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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aiko Inhanamoto (ranked 2720 p4p, 3429 weight class) and Wade Wilson (ranked 348 p4p, 416 weight class). Inhanamoto comes to the cage accompanied by Veruca Salt - "Stoneface". Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Decent wrestler
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Aiko Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wade Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto misses with a double jab.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Inhanamoto as he jumps to the side.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up.
Wilson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Inhanamoto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wilson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Inhanamoto tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wilson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wilson looking to score a takedown here. Inhanamoto is defending well but Wilson drives through and ends up in Inhanamoto's guard.
Inhanamoto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Inhanamoto tries to get out of the position.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson throwing strikes from guard but Inhanamoto blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Inhanamoto preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inhanamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Inhanamoto wriggles free and stands up.
A big left from Wilson misses.
Inhanamoto moves in looking to clinch but Wilson pushes him off.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Wilson looks to land a right hand but Inhanamoto moved out of range.
Inhanamoto clinches up with Wilson and pushes him back against the cage.
Inhanamoto lands with a short shot to the head.
Wilson wants the takedown. Inhanamoto is fighting it off but Wilson persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Inhanamoto's guard against the cage.
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!
Wilson postures up in Inhanamoto's guard and throws a big left but Inhanamoto blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Inhanamoto managing to control the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Inhanamoto works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wilson throwing strikes but missing.
Wilson drops back looking for a leg! Inhanamoto is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Inhanamoto manages to kick Wilson off! Wilson jumps back into Inhanamoto's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson won't allow Inhanamoto to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wade Wilson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wade Wilson will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Wilson throws an overhand right that lands on Inhanamoto's shoulder, as Inhanamoto tries to avoid the shot.
Wilson keeps the fight on the outside.
Inhanamoto takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
 It looks like Wade Wilson has been cut.
Inhanamoto avoids the body shot from Wilson.
Inhanamoto closes the distance looking to clinch
and Wilson counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Inhanamoto avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but Inhanamoto is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Inhanamoto seems keen to control Wilson's posture.
Inhanamoto working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Wilson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson is working Inhanamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Inhanamoto escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wilson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Wilson cracks Inhanamoto with a solid left hand.
Wade Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Inhanamoto's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Wilson is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Wilson trying to control but Inhanamoto is working from the bottom.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wilson scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wilson works over Inhanamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto has momentary wrist control but Wilson slips an elbow through the middle.
Wilson works over Inhanamoto with some ground and pound from guard.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson landing with the ground and pound.
Wilson wants to control from the top but Inhanamoto keeps moving.
Inhanamoto pulls Wilson in close to prevent any damage.
Inhanamoto trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wilson distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Inhanamoto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson with a nice head shot there.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson distracts Inhanamoto with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Wilson is working Inhanamoto over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
 Inhanamoto is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Wilson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Wade Wilson's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Inhanamoto sprawls well. Inhanamoto wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
A telegraphed right hand from Wilson misses the target.
Wilson throws a lazy right hand but Inhanamoto sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Wilson throws a jab when Inhanamoto was well out of range.
Wilson shoots for a double leg takedown but Inhanamoto sprawls well. He's pushed Wilson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wilson misses with a looping right.
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Inhanamoto was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Inhanamoto wants to stand and escape but Wilson is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wilson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson lands a couple of digs.
Oh Inhanamoto is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inhanamoto seems to have got his legs back now.
Wilson working some strikes from top position.
Wilson content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Wilson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Inhanamoto wants to stand up but Wilson is controlling him.
Wilson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Aiko Inhanamoto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Inhanamoto utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson throws a big elbow that misses.
Wilson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Wilson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Inhanamoto keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
Wilson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Inhanamoto has his foot on Wilson's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Wilson works his way back into a safe position though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wilson postures up in Inhanamoto's guard and throws a big left but Inhanamoto blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but Inhanamoto has wrist control.
Wilson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Wilson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Wilson postures up and lands a big shot to Inhanamoto's brow.
Wilson postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Inhanamoto covers up, he's hurt! Wilson keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Wilson and the ref steps in to end the fight! Wilson can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wade Wilson!
Wade Wilson decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Voracic Frank (ranked 2348 p4p, 1674 weight class) and Frank Jaeger (ranked 275 p4p, 209 weight class). Frank Jaeger has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Voracic Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
The fighters circling - Frank throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jaeger shapes to counter with a head kick.
A left and a right from Frank both land. Nice combination.
Frank tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jaeger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jaeger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jaeger was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Jaeger needs to keep his hands up - Frank had a free shot at his head there.
It looks like Frank Jaeger has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Jaeger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaeger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jaeger has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Jaeger avoids the body shot from Frank.
Frank throws out a powerful jab.
Frank lands a jab to the nose.
Frank looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Frank throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jaeger throws a fast counter high kick but Frank manages to duck under it in time.
Frank displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frank lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank feints and then cracks Jaeger's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jaeger down.
Jaeger keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Frank throws a nice looking combination but Jaeger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Frank misses with a series of wild punches.
Jaeger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jaeger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Frank. Jaeger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jaeger's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frank connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jaeger scrambles back to his feet.
Frank dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frank fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaeger manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank looks to land a right hand but Jaeger moved out of range.
Frank does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jaeger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Frank, as that shot connected.
Frank ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jaeger moves away.
Jaeger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Frank is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Frank tries to clinch up.
Frank is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Frank misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Voracic Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Jaeger's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Frank swings for the body but Jaeger moves out of range.
Frank moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJaeger.
Frank tries to score with a low kick but Jaeger moves his leg out of the way.
Jaeger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Frank is looking to clinch.
Jaeger raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice jab there from Frank.
Frank pushes Jaeger up against the cage in a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank tries to pull guard but Jaeger won't allow it.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaeger walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jaeger's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Frank uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jaeger has time to react.
Frank just misses with a punch to the body.
Jaeger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Frank takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jaeger checks a leg kick nicely.
Jaeger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Frank throws a lazy right hand but Jaeger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaeger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank missing with a left hand there. Jaeger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jaeger throws a big counter head kick but Frank avoids it with no problem.
Frank fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jaeger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frank scores with the left hand. Jaeger knows he should have avoided that one.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Jaeger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Frank throws a hook but Jaeger avoids it easily.
Jaeger throws a fast counter high kick but Frank manages to duck under it in time.
Frank throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jaeger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jaeger shapes to counter with a head kick.
Danga de danga de dang - Frank scores with a four punch combination!
Frank instigates a clinch.
Frank is trying to break free.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jaeger can do to turn this around?
Frank blocks the elbow strike.
Frank is trying to break the clinch but Jaeger is controlling him.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaeger.
 It looks like Voracic Frank has been cut.
Frank pulls guard successfully.
Frank wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Jaeger is now in half guard.
Jaeger lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger lands with a punch from half guard.
Frank is rocked!
Frank has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jaeger is working away from the top position though.
Oh Frank is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jaeger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaeger wants to work for an arm triangle but Frank is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jaeger lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Frank wants to improve his position but Jaeger is controlling well.
Frank seems to have got his legs back now.
Frank gets full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Voracic Frank dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Frank works the jab nicely.
Jaeger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Frank.
Frank moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJaeger.
Voracic Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jaeger has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Frank finds it's way round the side to connect with Jaeger's head.
Frank throws a leg kick but Jaeger moved away.
Frank has managed to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaeger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaeger.
Frank doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frank tries to pull guard but Jaeger holds him up against the cage and eventually Frank drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank tries to pull guard but Jaeger holds him up against the cage and eventually Frank drops back down to his feet.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jaeger just misses with a elbow thrown towards Frank's brow.
Jaeger creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Frank tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Voracic Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Frank throws a head punch that misses.
Frank is trying to pull guard but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage.
Frank tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jaeger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Frank tries to pull guard but Jaeger holds him up against the cage and eventually Frank drops back down to his feet.
Jaeger keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Frank's efforts to push away.
Frank Jaeger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Frank is trying to force a seperation but Jaeger has the dominant position.
Frank jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jaeger walks away with a smile on his face. Frank gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Frank misses with a few strikes there.
Jaeger throws a big counter head kick but Frank avoids it with no problem.
Frank's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jaeger under the eye.
Frank lands with a right hand.
Frank tries a low kick but Jaeger avoids it.
Jaeger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Frank lands a nice shot that snaps Jaeger's head back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank with a jab.
Jaeger blocks a low kick nicely.
Jaeger looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A punch lands to the side of Jaeger 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Frank thuds his right hand into Jaeger's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Jaeger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Frank swings for the body but Jaeger moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger defending well as Frank loads up on a big left hand.
Jaeger throws a fast counter high kick but Frank manages to duck under it in time.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jaeger is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Jaeger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jaeger takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frank throws a series of punches but Jaeger avoids them all with ease.
Jaeger throws a fast counter high kick but Frank manages to duck under it in time.
Frank misses with a wild combination.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frank.
Frank moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromJaeger.
And that's the end of the fight!
Voracic Frank showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Frank, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:26
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:26
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Voracic Frank!
A victorious Voracic Frank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Koromos (ranked 2162 p4p, 2601 weight class) and New Home (ranked 256 p4p, 300 weight class). Koromos comes to the cage accompanied by Matthew Parker - Signal (SPES INVICTA Remix). Home has chosen Ransom as his entrance music. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Koromos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, New Home!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Home misses with a straight left.
Home cracks Koromos with an open hand slap.
Home tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Koromos paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Koromos throws a hook but Home avoids it easily.
Home slips a straight right by Koromos.
A punch combination from Koromos misses.
Home swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Koromos moves out of range as Home strikes.
Koromos dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Koromos will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Koromos scores with a jab to the jaw.
Koromos moves out of range as Home strikes.
Koromos looks to score with a jab to the body but Home is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Koromos.
Koromos scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Home doesn't seem bothered though.
Koromos pivots, looking for a leg kick but Home is out of range and Koromos settles back down.
Home is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Home misses with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Home misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koromos keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Home.
Koromos lands a nice shot to the body.
Home throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koromos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Koromos slips under a jab.
Home misses with an uppercut
and Koromos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Koromos both land. Nice combination.
Koromos moves in looking to clinch but Home pushes him off.
Home throws out a counter right but Koromos avoids it with no problem.
Koromos cracks Home with a right hand to the side of the head.
Home gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koromos misses with a punch to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Koromos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Koromos lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koromos tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koromos misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Koromos.
 Home is rocked!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Koromos.
Koromos blocks a body shot from Home.
Home working aggressively here.
Koromos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Koromos taking a breather.
Come on Koromos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koromos lands a right hand.
Koromos is trying to stall.
A frustrated look appears on Koromos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Come on Koromos - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koromos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Koromos throws a head punch that misses.
Koromos looking to stall.
Nice body punch from Home - that landed with a thud.
Koromos is struggling to control the position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by John Koromos.
Home keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Koromos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
New Home seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koromos throws a body shot but no joy.
Home swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Koromos misses with a low kick.
Home keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Koromos.
Home throws a shot from downtown. Koromos moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Home throws a lazy uppercut
and Koromos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Home's coach down at London MMA Club was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Home's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Home's corner calls for a 1-2. Home obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Koromos throws a right hand that Home ducks under and follows up with a left that Home also avoids with ease.
Home cracks Koromos with a good jab.
Home throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koromos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Home throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home pounces like a tiger and cracks Koromos with a vicious hook! Koromos is down but not out! Home follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). New Home!
New Home really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Laundry only logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vieira (ranked 1034 p4p, 1745 weight class) and Calvin Green (ranked 137 p4p, 219 weight class). Green has chosen Kingslayer as his entrance music. 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eli Vieira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calvin Green!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oooooh!!! Green has knocked Vieira down with a huge combo! Green steps away and waves a wobbly Vieira back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
It looks like Eli Vieira has been cut.
Green connects with a crisp jab.
Green throws a big shot that misses.
Vieira misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Green scores with a counter punch that sends Vieira to the canvas! Green smells blood - he's punishing Vieira with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Vieira has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Green!
Calvin Green managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Highland Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xon HiChi (ranked 537 p4p, 1373 weight class) and George Walker (ranked 84 p4p, 194 weight class). Walker has chosen https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PsO6ZnUZI0g as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Xon HiChi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, George Walker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walker misses with a few strikes there.
Walker moves away from the strike by HiChi.
A telegraphed right hand from Walker misses the target.
Walker throws a jab but it's blocked by HiChi.
It looked like HiChi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Walker.
HiChi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Walker throws a shot from downtown. HiChi moves away and avoids it.
HiChi looks to land a right hand but Walker moved out of range.
Walker throws an overhand right that lands on HiChi's shoulder, as HiChi tries to avoid the shot.
A counter left hand to the body from HiChi misses its target.
Walker misses with a wild body shot.
HiChi scores with a decent looking hook.
HiChi 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.
Walker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
HiChi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
It looks like George Walker has been cut.
Walker drops his hands momentarily and HiChi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Walker throws a poor cross that misses
and HiChi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
HiChi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
HiChi slips a straight right by Walker.
Walker looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker misses with a hook.
HiChi fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Walker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's one minute gone in the round.
HiChi lands a big uppercut and Walker crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Walker looks OK. HiChi waves Walker back to his feet!
Walker is rocked!
HiChi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Walker out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Xon HiChi!
A victorious Xon HiChi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 355 p4p, 675 weight class) and Eric Jacquin (ranked 58 p4p, 104 weight class). Gillechriosd McCoy had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Jacquin!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacquin throws a body punch but McCoy moves out of range.
Danga de danga de dang - McCoy scores with a four punch combination!
Jacquin has his takedown stuffed
and McCoy counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCoy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
McCoy connects with the punch.
Jacquin takes one to the chin there.
Jacquin tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
letting McCoy counter with a right hand.
Jacquin is rocked!
Jacquin misses with a body punch
and McCoy counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Epolito (ranked 96 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Ricky Luciano (ranked 20 p4p, 192 weight class). Epolito comes to the cage accompanied by Rowdy/ Bandits. Anthony Epolito could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ricky Luciano's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Anthony Epolito!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Ricky Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Epolito moves out of range as Luciano strikes.
Epolito feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Luciano doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A decent looking cross lands there for Epolito.
Epolito with a jab.
Epolito misses with an uppercut
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Luciano.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Epolito lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Luciano has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Luciano and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Epolito misses the shot to the body.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with an overhand left.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Epolito's jab looks to have found its range, popping Luciano under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
A jab from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Despite the aggression on Luciano's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Epolito tried to score with a low kick but Luciano checks it.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito throws a low kick but Luciano avoids it.
Luciano drops his hands momentarily and Epolito takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Epolito lands a glancing blow to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Epolito misses with a low kick as Luciano jumps back.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Epolito.
Luciano jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito throws an overhand right that lands on Luciano's shoulder, as Luciano tries to avoid the shot.
Epolito looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Luciano takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Epolito throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Luciano on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Luciano walks forward, straight into a front kick from Epolito.
Nice body punch from Epolito.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito with a nice calf kick.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
Epolito scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Epolito darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Luciano throws a looping overhand right but Epolito ducks down to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Epolito on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Epolito lands a really nice looking cross but Luciano seems unphased.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Epolito throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Epolito.
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!
Luciano throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Luciano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Epolito feints and then cracks Luciano's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Luciano down.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Epolito counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Epolito fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Luciano has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Epolito scores with a body shot.
Epolito cracks Luciano with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A lazy left from Epolito finds it's target.
Epolito is looking to land body kicks.
Luciano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that round.
That's time! Epolito's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Epolito lands a jab to the head.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano swinging wildly here.
It looked like Epolito wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Epolito saw that one coming.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
Luciano slips under a jab.
Anthony Epolito is winning the standup battle so far.
Epolito is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Epolito scores with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Luciano might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Epolito has got the better of the exchanges.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito with the inside leg kick.
Epolito lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Luciano misses with a hook. Epolito ducked under it nicely.
Luciano takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Epolito is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Luciano can do to turn this around?
Luciano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Epolito manages to avoid it.
That kick from Epolito tenderised Luciano's leg. Luciano is trying to keep his angry face on.
Anthony Epolito seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Epolito throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Luciano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Epolito throws out the jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Epolito darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Epolito throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Epolito lands a lovely overhand right.
Luciano's coach down at was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Luciano's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Luciano's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Epolito throws a solid leg kick but Luciano takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Epolito.
Epolito chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Epolito with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Epolito steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Luciano.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano avoids it easily.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito misses with a few strikes there.
Epolito comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Luciano misses with a body punch
and Epolito cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito connects with a nice looking jab.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Luciano in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito connects with a single shot there.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito lands with an uppercut that bounces Luciano off the cage and back into range.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
Luciano moves out of range of the strikes.
Epolito stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
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!
Epolito lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Luciano at a distance.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Luciano moves away.
Luciano takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Epolito misses the body punch
and Luciano cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Epolito tests Luciano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano throws a hook but Epolito avoids it easily.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Epolito connects with a looping right hand.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Epolito misses with a leg kick
and Luciano counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
Luciano uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Epolito.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Luciano takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Luciano misses with an uppercut.
Epolito works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Epolito throws a poor cross that misses
and Epolito takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A jab from Epolito misses.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Luciano slips a jab and a cross from Epolito.
Epolito takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Epolito turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Luciano to counter with a crisp jab.
Epolito throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Luciano stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Luciano misses with a looping left.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Luciano circles away quickly and effectively.
Epolito tries to score with a low kick but Luciano moves his leg out of the way.
Luciano throws a jab when Epolito was well out of range.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito misses with a hook.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Sloppy strikes from Epolito. Those never looked like landing.
Luciano moves out of range of the body kick.
Luciano has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Epolito misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Luciano.
Luciano ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Luciano swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Epolito appears to be looking for a big counter.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Luciano misses with a jab, cross combination.
Epolito misses with a left hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Epolito misses with a straight left.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito throws a series of strikes that have Luciano backpedaling.
Epolito rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Luciano moves out of range as Epolito strikes.
Luciano moves away from the strike by Epolito.
A nice side step and Luciano releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito scores with a nice right hand.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Epolito, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Epolito does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
A lazy left from Luciano finds it's target.
Luciano loads up on a big right hand but Epolito slips the punch.
Epolito connects with a body shot that sends Luciano's belly button to the back.
Epolito lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Luciano checks a leg kick.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Luciano misses with a two punch combination.
The crowd cheers as Epolito lands an impressive looking overhand right. Luciano doesn't seem phased though.
Luciano on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Epolito. Epolito obviously looking to wear him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Epolito throws a lazy body kick
and Luciano counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Epolito thinking.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito throws the left hand but Luciano avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Epolito misses with a looping right.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito misses with a straight right.
Luciano has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Epolito finds it's way round the side to connect with Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito jabs Luciano to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Epolito throws a half hearted mid kick.
Luciano lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Luciano lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Epolito throws a hook but Luciano blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito clearly takes that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Luciano takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Luciano avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Epolito swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Luciano! But no joy.
Epolito misses with the combination.
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito connects with a right hand. Luciano shakes it off.
Luciano keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Epolito.
Epolito clobbers Luciano with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Epolito staying out of range there.
A jab from Epolito finds it's way through Luciano's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Epolito misses the target.
Luciano checks the leg kick.
Epolito pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Epolito thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Luciano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Epolito fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Luciano.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Epolito pivots, looking for a leg kick but Luciano is out of range and Epolito settles back down.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Luciano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Epolito moves away.
Epolito is looking to counter punch.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Luciano throws out a counter right but Epolito avoids it with no problem.
Epolito moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Epolito connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Epolito looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Epolito throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Luciano sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Luciano is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Epolito misses with a wild combination.
Epolito bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Luciano's head.
Epolito throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Luciano looks to score with a jab to the body but Epolito is just out of range.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Epolito scores with the left hand. Luciano knows he should have avoided that one.
Epolito catches Luciano with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito swings widly with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Epolito throws a jab when Luciano was well out of range.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Epolito.
Epolito lands a nice hook to Luciano's body. Luciano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Epolito closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Epolito.
A jab from Epolito does it's job there.
Luciano checks the leg kick nicely there.
Epolito misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Epolito lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
Epolito throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Luciano looks to land a combination but Epolito avoids it well.
Epolito went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Epolito fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Luciano is out of range.
Epolito throws a body punch but Luciano moves out of range.
Epolito throws a looping overhand right but Luciano ducks down to avoid it.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito lands with a thumping leg kick.
Luciano on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Epolito with a body punch. A glancing blow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Epolito misses its intended target.
Epolito throws a leg kick but Luciano sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Epolito scores with a jab to the jaw.
Luciano slips under a jab from Epolito.
Epolito loads up on a big right hand but Luciano slips the punch.
Epolito swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Luciano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Luciano.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anthony Epolito had his way with Ricky Luciano in 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
A big right from Epolito misses.
Luciano rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Epolito moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A big right from Epolito misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Epolito as he connects with a hook.
A big left from Luciano misses.
Epolito throws an off balance right hand
letting Luciano counter with a right hand.
Luciano steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Epolito.
No joy there for Epolito, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Luciano 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Epolito slips under a jab from Luciano.
Epolito lands with a good body shot.
Epolito scores with a jab to the head.
Luciano just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Epolito lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Epolito misses with a double jab.
Epolito slips a straight right by Luciano.
A good leg kick by Epolito.
Epolito tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Luciano was well out of range. Poor timing from Epolito.
Luciano avoids the body shot from Epolito.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
Epolito lands a body shot.
Luciano takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Epolito connects with a crisp jab.
The fighters circling - Epolito throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Epolito throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Epolito doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Luciano throws a body shot but no joy.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Luciano now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
A left lands for Epolito.
Epolito connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Epolito misses with a hook. Luciano ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Epolito throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Epolito throws a nice looking combination but Luciano bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Luciano ducks under a wild hook from Epolito.
Luciano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Epolito throws a right and a left that Luciano avoids nicely.
Luciano misses with a hook.
Luciano misses with a left hand
and Epolito counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Epolito digs a good body shot into Luciano's ribs.
Epolito throws out a loose jab but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Epolito.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A big left from Epolito misses.
Luciano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Epolito with a body shot.
Good leg kick by Epolito.
A jab from Epolito misses.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Epolito throws a leg kick which misses Luciano's front leg but catches the back leg as Luciano tries to avoid it.
Epolito takes a swing at Luciano's ribcage but misses.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Epolito throws a hook to the side of Luciano's head but Luciano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano throws a right and a left that Epolito avoids nicely.
Epolito misses with an uppercut.
Luciano misses with a straight right.
Luciano slips a straight right by Epolito.
Epolito motions for Luciano to come forward. Epolito throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Epolito just misses with a punch to the body.
Ricky Luciano has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Epolito buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
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!
Epolito throws a right hand that misses
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Anthony Epolito is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Epolito waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Luciano.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Epolito, as that shot connected.
Luciano 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.
A bone on bone clash there as Luciano blocks the leg kick.
Epolito misses with a body shot.
Luciano is looking for the big counter here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anthony Epolito showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Epolito 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 50:45
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 50:45
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anthony Epolito!
Anthony Epolito retains his lightweight title!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Anthony Epolito made sure he mentioned Bondi MMA 🏝️, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 717 p4p, 1081 weight class) and Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 100 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice takedown defense from Kawiwasulu. No joy for Thompson on that attempt.
Thompson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thompson connects with a nice looking jab.
Kawiwasulu wants to clinch up but Thompson keeps it at a distance.
Kawiwasulu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Thompson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Thompson attempts a counter takedown but Kawiwasulu avoids it well and moves away.
Kawiwasulu thuds a left hand into Thompson's body.
Kawiwasulu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Thompson manages to avoid it.
Thompson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Thompson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kawiwasulu circles away quickly and effectively.
Thompson shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Thompson throws a body punch but Kawiwasulu moves out of range.
Thompson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thompson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kawiwasulu moves away.
Kawiwasulu tests Thompson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kawiwasulu looks to throw the jab but Thompson is out of range.
Kawiwasulu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thompson moves away.
Kawiwasulu misses with a shot to the body
and Thompson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Thompson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawiwasulu tries to counter with a clinch but Thompson shakes him off and moves away.
Thompson shoots in and gets a takedown into Kawiwasulu's guard.
Kawiwasulu trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Kawiwasulu wants to control the position but Thompson says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Kawiwasulu looks like he's trying to stand up.
Kawiwasulu has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches). Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Kawiwasulu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Kawiwasulu wants to control but Thompson is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Thompson is controlling the pace.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thompson lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kawiwasulu keeps working.
Kawiwasulu tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Kawiwasulu keeps trying to improve his position.
Thompson is nestled in close to Kawiwasulu, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Thompson.
Thompson is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kawiwasulu taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Thompson looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Thompson seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kawiwasulu tries to get to full guard but Thompson has control of the leg.
Thompson working over Kawiwasulu with some ground and pound. Kawiwasulu looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Kawiwasulu has hold of Thompson's hands but Thompson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson working Kawiwasulu over with strikes.
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. Thompson connects with a nice short shot to Kawiwasulu's temple.
Thompson working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Kawiwasulu is rocked!
Thompson controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Kawiwasulu is out! Thompson gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ricky Thompson made sure he mentioned Voodoo Nutrition, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zahn Dingo (ranked 1143 p4p, 461 weight class) and Isaac Newton (ranked 152 p4p, 63 weight class). Zahn Dingo is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahn Dingo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Isaac Newton!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Newton takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dingo moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dingo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dingo defends it well.
Newton moves away from the strike by Dingo.
Newton lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dingo at a distance.
Dingo thows a left - swing and a miss!
Newton ducks under a wild hook from Dingo.
Newton with the counter takedown but Dingo avoids it easily.
Dingo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
Dingo throws a jab but it's blocked by Newton.
Dingo 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.
A swing and a miss from Dingo.
Newton takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dingo scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dingo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Newton manages to avoid it.
Dingo misses with an uppercut. Newton saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Newton fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dingo looks to land a left hand but Newton moved out of range nicely.
Dingo misses with a two punch combination.
Dingo misses with the combination.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Dingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton shoots in but Dingo avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Newton checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Dingo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Newton drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Dingo defends it well.
Zahn Dingo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dingo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dingo lands a head shot.
Dingo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dingo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dingo scores with a crisp jab that stopped Newton in his tracks.
Dingo misses with a straight right.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Good shot there by Dingo.
Dingo throws the left hand but Newton avoids the punch easily.
Newton changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Newton punishes Dingo's body with a nice straight punch.
A clash of legs there as Newton blocks the low kick.
Dingo throws a hook but Newton avoids it easily.
Dingo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Newton to counter with a crisp jab.
Dingo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Newton moves out of range as Dingo strikes.
A little jabbing left from Newton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dingo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Newton misses with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dingo misses with a looping right.
And Newton tries to counter it with a takedown but Dingo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Newton blocks a jab.
Newton misses with a body shot
letting Dingo counter with a right hand.
Newton takes a swing at Dingo's ribcage but misses.
Newton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dingo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Newton.
Zahn Dingo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Isaac Newton.
Nice cross by Dingo.
Newton is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Dingo's half guard.
Dingo trying to control here.
Newton lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Newton thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Newton is controlling the pace.
Dingo avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Newton.
Dingo is trying to maintain the position but Newton is very close to passing his half guard.
Newton trying to mount his opponent but Dingo defends it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Newton missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zahn Dingo dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Newton misses with a jab to the body
and Dingo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dingo throws a series of punches but Newton moves out of range.
Newton thuds a left hand into Dingo's body.
Newton staying out of range there.
Newton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dingo.
Dingo takes a swing at Newton's ribcage but misses.
Dingo throws a predictable looking body shot
and Newton counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dingo won't be happy with that.
Newton has hold of Dingo's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Dingo tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Newton cranks the arm and Dingo screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Dingo, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Isaac Newton!
After winning the bout, Isaac Newton 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiase Quama (ranked 131 p4p, 345 weight class) and Everest Frank (ranked 21 p4p, 52 weight class). Frank has chosen Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat as his entrance music. Everest Frank told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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14 - 4 - 0 |
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19 - 9 - 0 |
Decent wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Good wrestler
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiase Quama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Everest Frank!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Quama misses its intended target.
Frank throws out a counter right but Quama avoids it with no problem.
Quama misses with a lunging right hand
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quama connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
Quama throws an overhand right that lands on Frank's shoulder, as Frank tries to avoid the shot.
Quama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frank tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Quama defends well and Frank ends up having to push Quama into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Frank there.
Quama misses with an uppercut
and Frank counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank misses the shot to the body.
Frank avoids a punch combination nicely.
Quama throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Quama feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Franks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Quama fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Frank manages to avoid it.
Frank misses with a takedown
and Quama counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Quama misses with an uppercut.
Quama throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frank stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt
and Quama counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiase Quama has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Everest Frank.
Frank shoots in and gets a takedown into Quama's guard.
Quama has Frank pulled in close to control his posture.
Frank postures up.
Quama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Quama keeping full guard, as Frank tries to pass.
Frank with a nice head shot there.
Frank trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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!
Frank is still trying to improve position.
Frank has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Hilo MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Quama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Quama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Quama is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Quama working a defensive guard here.
Quama seems keen to control Frank's posture.
Quama continues to stall.
Quama has momentary wrist control but Frank slips an elbow through the middle.
Frank is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Quama pulls Frank in close to his closed guard and prevents Frank from doing any damage or advancing position.
Quama on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Quama tries to get out of the position.
Frank works over Quama with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank controlling from the top position.
Quama controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
Frank works over Quama with some ground and pound from guard.
Frank connects with a couple of short punches.
Quama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frank landing with the ground and pound.
Frank is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Frank throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Quama works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Quama wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Quama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Frank trying to control but Quama is working from the bottom.
Quama knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Frank on the ground.
Frank trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Frank with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Quama can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Quama utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Frank works over Quama with some ground and pound from guard.
Quama controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
Frank throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Quama avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Quama controls Frank momentarily but Frank frees himself.
Frank stopping the sweep attempt from Quama.
Frank lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Frank loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everest Frank dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
That's time! Quama's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Quama lands with a cross.
Frank avoids the body shot from Quama.
It seemed like Frank was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Frank thows a left - swing and a miss!
Quama throws a right and a left that both miss.
Frank jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Quama tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frank was well out of range. Poor timing from Quama.
Quama misses with a body punch
and Frank counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Quama!
Frank scoring with punches from side control.
Quama struggling a bit here.
Frank working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Quama struggling a bit here.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Quama is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Quama taking a bit of punishment here - Frank scoring with strikes.
Quama is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank works to advance to full mount. Quama defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Frank with the ground and pound from mount.
Frank is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Frank dominating with strikes here.
Quama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Quama is trying to escape the mount.
Quama tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
Frank with a couple of short strikes.
Quama is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Frank with shots to the head and body - Quama looks very uncomfortable down there.
Quama tries to hold on but Frank postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank wants to control the pace but Quama is squirming around nicely.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Quama takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Frank scoring with strikes but Quama is staying in there.
Quama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Quama wants to control but Frank is having none of it.
Frank punishing his opponent with strikes.
Frank postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Quama out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Frank goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Everest Frank!
Our winner, Everest Frank, 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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hype
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pop
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