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WVT 76: Vargas v Thompson PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Trage Tragedy (ranked 6375 p4p, 3214 weight class) and Logan Justis (ranked 606 p4p, 444 weight class). Trage Tragedy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Logan Justis's chin.
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Good wrestling
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Trage Tragedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 21 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Logan Justis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tragedy misses with a wild combination.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Tragedy has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Blood and Iron Training in the buildup to the fight.
Tragedy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Justis responds with a good body kick, but Tragedy manages to step out the way in time.
Justis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tragedy moves away.
Justis misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
Tragedy connects with a nice looking jab.
Justis avoids the body shot from Tragedy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
Justis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tragedy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Justis looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy looks to throw the jab but Justis is out of range.
Justis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Justis takes one on the button.
Tragedy lands a lovely overhand right.
Justis walks into a straight right hand from Tragedy.
Tragedy scores with a head kick.
Tragedy throws a hook to the side of Justis's head but Justis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Justis misses.
A swing and a miss from Tragedy.
Tragedy lands a jab to the head.
Tragedy looks to land a combination but Justis avoids it well.
Justis tries a quick counter leg kick but Tragedy is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justis blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
Justis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Justis tries to clinch but Tragedy is having none of 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!
Tragedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tragedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justis throws out a counter right but Tragedy avoids it with no problem.
Tragedy throws a combination that misses
and Justis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tragedy digs a good body shot into Justis's ribs.
Tragedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses.
Justis blocks a head kick by Tragedy.
Justis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Tragedy throws a series of strikes that have Justis backpedaling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy connects with a right hand. Justis shakes it off.
Tragedy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Justis.
Tragedy throws a lazy uppercut
and Justis counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 It looks like Trage Tragedy has been cut.
Tragedy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justis tries to clinch up but Tragedy circles away and keeps his distance.
Justis is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tragedy rather than just go for the knockout.
Tragedy scores with a nice strike.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Justis doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tragedy misses with a head kick.
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy throws a combination that misses
and Justis makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tragedy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Justis moves away.
Justis ducks under a wild hook from Tragedy.
Tragedy scores with a sloppy right hand. Justis should have avoided that one.
Tragedy throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tragedy lands with an uppercut that bounces Justis off the cage and back into range.
Tragedy throws a right and a left that Justis avoids nicely.
Tragedy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Justis on the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trage Tragedy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy'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.
A jab from Tragedy finds it's way through Justis's defenses.
Tragedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A little jabbing left from Justis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tragedy misses with a double jab
and Tragedy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tragedy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Justis is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tragedy misses with a right hand
letting Justis counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justis scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Justis might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Tragedy has got the better of the exchanges.
Justis lands with a good body shot.
Tragedy throws out a loose jab but Justis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy scores with a head kick. Justis tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Justis throws a right and a left that Tragedy avoids nicely.
Tragedy misses with a looping left.
Justis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tragedy manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tragedy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A big left from Tragedy misses.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Justis avoids the head kick by Tragedy.
Tragedy clobbers Justis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tragedy lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Tragedy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab.
Tragedy bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tragedy misses with a left hand
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
Tragedy closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Justis takes a jab right on the kisser.
Tragedy looks to throw the jab but Justis is out of range.
Justis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Justis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
Tragedy throwing a counter right hand but Justis manages to avoid it.
Trage Tragedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tragedy throws a sloppy head kick
and Justis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Justis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy tries to bum rush Justis with a series of wild strikes but Justis uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justis swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tragedy scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Tragedy tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Justis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tragedy clobbers Justis with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tragedy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Justis.
Tragedy throws a sloppy head kick and Justis moves out of range easily.
Justis checks a low kick from Tragedy.
Tragedy is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Justis rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tragedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Justis flicks out a counter leg kick but Tragedy steps away.
Justis takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tragedy swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tragedy.
Justis looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tragedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Justis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tragedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Justis has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Justis scores with a hook.
Tragedy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Justis can do to turn this around?
Tragedy tries to land a front kick but Justis steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Justis now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
The fighters circling - Tragedy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tragedy throws a right hand that misses
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut.
Tragedy swings widly with a right hand
and Justis counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trage Tragedy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Trage Tragedy's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Tragedy falls off balance throwing a combination
and Justis counters with a nice uppercut.
Trage Tragedy is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Justis throws a big shot that misses.
Tragedy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tragedy misses with a left hand
and Justis counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Justis blocks a jab.
Justis connects with a crisp jab.
Trage Tragedy's cut is getting worse.
Tragedy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tragedy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Justis in his tracks.
Justis misses with a body shot.
Tragedy misses with a looping right.
Justis throws a counter combo.
Tragedy throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Justis throws a body shot but no joy.
Tragedy cracks Justis with an open hand slap.
Justis misses with a looping right.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
Tragedy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A head kick misses from Tragedy.
Justis moves out of range of the body kick.
Tragedy misses with a looping left.
Justis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tragedy misses with a hook
enabling Justis to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a big shot that misses.
Justis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Justis misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tragedy.
Justis throws a nice looking combination but Tragedy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A little feinted left hand from Tragedy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tragedy throws a head kick that half lands.
Logan Justis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tragedy tries a head kick but it misses.
Tragedy throws a head kick but Justis moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Justis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Justis shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tragedy waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Justis.
A swing and a miss from Tragedy.
Trage Tragedy is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot by Tragedy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Tragedy as he connects with a hook.
Tragedy throws the kick towards the body but Justis avoids it.
Tragedy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Justis has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tragedy throws an overhand right that lands on Justis's shoulder, as Justis tries to avoid the shot.
Justis scores with a spinning back kick!
Tragedy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Justis counters with a nice body shot.
Trage Tragedy is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tragedy misses with a hook
and Justis counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Justis misses with a kick to the body.
Tragedy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Justis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tragedy throws a head kick that misses
and Justis counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tragedy pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Justis takes a swing at Tragedy's ribcage but misses.
Tragedy will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Justis throws a hook but Tragedy blocks it.
Tragedy misses with a straight left.
Justis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tragedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Justis.
Tragedy went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Justis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tragedy. Tragedy obviously looking to wear him down.
Tragedy misses with a series of wild punches.
Justis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trage Tragedy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Tragedy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trage Tragedy!
A very excited looking Trage Tragedy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Logan Justis had this to say: 'Well shit'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bob Barnes (ranked 2709 p4p, 3799 weight class) and Schmorgen Biscuit (ranked 86 p4p, 107 weight class). Schmorgen Biscuit has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 41 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Schmorgen Biscuit!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Biscuit wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Barnes pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
A head kick misses from Barnes.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Schmorgen Biscuit has been cut.
Biscuit lands a nice shot that snaps Barnes's head back.
Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Biscuit momentarily.
Biscuit fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Barnes tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Biscuit looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A decent looking cross lands there for Barnes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barnes misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Barnes throws a leg kick that is checked
and Biscuit counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Barnes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Biscuit sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Biscuit throws a big right hand that misses.
Biscuit looking to sit in guard and control but Barnes gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Biscuit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Barnes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Biscuit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Biscuit is pulling down on Barnes's head to control his posture.
Biscuit is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've been hearing good reports from Barnes's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Biscuit is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Barnes defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Barnes won't allow Biscuit to sweep him here.
Barnes throwing strikes but missing.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Barnes trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Biscuit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Biscuit looking for a sweep. Not yet Biscuit, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Biscuit connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Biscuit tries to clinch up
and Barnes counters with a series of strikes. Biscuit will be more careful next time no doubt.
Biscuit uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
A right-left combo lands from Barnes.
Barnes wants to slow Biscuit down by chopping away at his legs.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Bob Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Biscuit swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Barnes tries to bum rush Biscuit with a series of wild strikes but Biscuit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And Biscuit tries to counter it with a takedown but Barnes pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Biscuit checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Biscuit will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Biscuit ducks under a wild hook from Barnes.
Barnes with a nice calf kick.
Barnes cracks Biscuit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Biscuit.
Barnes throws the left hand but Biscuit avoids the punch easily.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Biscuit throws a shot to the body.
Bob Barnes is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Biscuit can do to turn this around?
Barnes moves out of range as Biscuit strikes.
Biscuit misses with an uppercut.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Biscuit drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Barnes defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Biscuit bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Biscuit.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Biscuit is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Biscuit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Biscuit avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Biscuit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Biscuit tries to close the distance and clinch but Barnes swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Barnes lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses with a head kick.
Biscuit has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Barnes shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Barnes scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That has opened up Schmorgen Biscuit's cut even more.
Biscuit is trying hard to land a takedown here. Barnes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Barnes tries to land a front kick but Biscuit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Barnes is looking to slow Biscuit down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Biscuit back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Barnes throws a looping overhand right but Biscuit ducks down to avoid it.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Biscuit looking to score a takedown here. Barnes is defending well but Biscuit drives through and ends up in Barnes's guard.
Biscuit landing with the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
Biscuit working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Biscuit.
Biscuit stops Barnes from standing up.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes keeping moving, preventing Biscuit from controlling successfully.
Biscuit won't allow Barnes to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Biscuit dives in and grabs Barnes's left leg, looking for a takedown. Barnes pushes down on Biscuit's head and hops out.
Bob Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Schmorgen Biscuit.
Barnes lands with a nice combination. Biscuit backs away looking to recover.
Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes is looking to land body kicks.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bob Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Biscuit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barnes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Biscuit throws a right and a left that both miss.
Biscuit fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Barnes avoids it really well and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Barnes dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Schmorgen Biscuit's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Biscuit shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Barnes is trying to defend but Biscuit finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Barnes is trying to stand back up but Biscuit is controlling him
Biscuit missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Biscuit is controlling the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes is holding on to half guard well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Biscuit prevents Barnes from getting back to his feet.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Biscuit is having none of it.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Biscuit throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Barnes tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Biscuit is in Barnes's guard.
Biscuit controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Biscuit wants to control from the top but Barnes keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Barnes wants to sweep here but Biscuit controlling him for the moment.
Biscuit not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit cracks Barnes with a solid left hand.
Biscuit makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes wants to stand and escape but Biscuit is having none of it.
Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Biscuit is out of range.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Biscuit is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes half committed to a counter leg kick.
Biscuit shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Schmorgen Biscuit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Biscuit perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Biscuit throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Barnes pushes Biscuit off looking to stand but Biscuit dives back in and keeps control.
Biscuit wants to control but Barnes is keeping him busy.
Schmorgen Biscuit has got the better of the ground game so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Barnes avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Biscuit.
Biscuit is looking to take a break and control but Barnes is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Barnes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Schmorgen Biscuit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Barnes!
A victorious Bob Barnes 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 Ryan Henderson (ranked 1590 p4p, 1687 weight class) and Aaron Petrov (ranked 217 p4p, 230 weight class). Petrov has chosen Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin as his entrance music. Ryan Henderson 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 17 - 17 - 2, fighting out of New York, Ryan Henderson !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 23 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Henderson misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Petrov looks to score with a jab to the body but Henderson is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Petrov.
Henderson darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Petrov is trying to maintain the position but Henderson is very close to passing his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson thows a huge punch but Petrov dodges it nicely.
Henderson looks to land a strike but Petrov avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Petrov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Henderson slips nicely into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Henderson in particular looking to stall.
Petrov trying to control here.
Henderson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Henderson controlling the action here.
Henderson trying to control from half guard but Petrov is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Henderson passes the guard and advances to mount!
Henderson unloads with some shots from mount but Petrov bucks and avoids them well.
Henderson with the ground and pound from mount.
Henderson raining down shots from the mount!
 Petrov is rocked!
Henderson postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Petrov in real trouble here! The ref calls for Petrov to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryan Henderson !
An out of breath and clearly excited Ryan Henderson thanked Voodoo Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chief Red Eagle (ranked 2564 p4p, 1418 weight class) and Earnie Shavers (ranked 122 p4p, 63 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Earnie Shavers!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers is trying to counter with his kicks.
Red Eagle pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves out of range.
Red Eagle takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Shavers misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a nice leg kick.
Shavers thumps Red Eagle with a low kick.
Red Eagle darts in and clinches Shavers up against the cage.
Shavers escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Shavers connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Shavers moves into range and connects with a jab.
Red Eagle wants to clinch
and Shavers counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Red Eagle blocks the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Eagle cracks a nice hook into Shavers's ribs.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Shavers.
Red Eagle blocking some punches.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Red Eagle lands a body shot.
A short right from Red Eagle on the inside.
Red Eagle misses with some punches.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Red Eagle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Red Eagle misses with a punch to the body.
A short left from Red Eagle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Red Eagle throws a right hand that misses
and Shavers moves into the clinch.
A short left from Red Eagle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers tries to throw a body punch but Red Eagle avoids it by throwing Shavers back against the cage.
Red Eagle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Red Eagle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
The referee calls for Shavers to work.
Red Eagle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Red Eagle drives through and clinches with Shavers against the cage.
Red Eagle lands with a light punch inside.
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
A frustrated look appears on Red Eagle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Shavers lands a shot to the body.
Shavers lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Shavers breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Shavers throws the left hand but Red Eagle avoids the punch easily.
Red Eagle misses with a lunging right hand
letting Shavers counter with a right hand.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Eagle moves into range and clinches up with Shavers.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow strike.
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Shavers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Red Eagle looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Red Eagle walks into a jab.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle takes the fight into the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shavers can't find room to land a body shot as Red Eagle controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Shaverss head.
Shavers avoids the elbow strike from Red Eagle, against the cage.
Red Eagle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shavers blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Red Eagle is trying to force a seperation but Shavers has the dominant position.
Red Eagle working aggressively here.
Shavers takes a shot to the head.
Red Eagle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Shavers swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shavers tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shavers lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Chief Red Eagle has been cut.
Shavers prevents Red Eagle from breaking the clinch.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a low kick, right behind Red Eagle 's knee.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Red Eagle.
Red Eagle moves in looking to clinch but Shavers pushes him off.
Shavers takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Shavers paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Earnie Shavers will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Chief Red Eagle's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle closes the distance and clinches.
Shavers misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Shavers.
Red Eagle has a couple of punches blocked by Shavers.
Red Eagle's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Red Eagle throws a punch but it's blocked by Shavers.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Red Eagle tries to circle away but Shavers has him pinned against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Shavers lands an uppercut.
Shavers stalling in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Red Eagle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
Shavers tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Red Eagle manages to break the clinch.
Red Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shavers steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Red Eagle.
Shavers throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shavers looks to land a combination but Red Eagle avoids it well.
A little feinted left hand from Red Eagle on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Red Eagle moves to clinch but Shavers breaks away
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shavers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shavers was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Shavers, pushing him back against the cage.
Shavers is trying to force a seperation but Red Eagle has the dominant position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Red Eagle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Red Eagle closes the distance looking to clinch
and Shavers counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shavers tries to keep at a distance but Red Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shavers blocking some punches.
A short left from Shavers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shavers blocks an uppercut.
Shavers blocking some punches.
Shavers working aggressively here.
Shavers misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Red Eagle.
Shavers presses Red Eagle against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chief Red Eagle has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Red Eagle.
Shavers misses with an uppercut. Red Eagle saw that one coming.
Red Eagle appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Red Eagle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Red Eagle tries to clinch there but Shavers circles away.
Red Eagle throws a body shot but no joy.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
Shavers tries a quick counter leg kick but Red Eagle is wise to it.
Earnie Shavers seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shavers fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shavers.
Shavers keeps the fight on the outside.
Red Eagle tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Red Eagle darts in trying to clinch
and Shavers counters with a nice body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers is having none of it.
Red Eagle loads up on a big right hand but Shavers slips the punch.
Shavers appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Shavers throws a leg kick which misses Red Eagle's front leg but catches the back leg as Red Eagle tries to avoid it.
Red Eagle fails in his attempt to clinch.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away.
Shavers flicks out a counter leg kick but Red Eagle steps away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Shavers to counter with a crisp jab.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shavers manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shavers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Shavers avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Red Eagle feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Shavers sprawling to the canvas! Shavers rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Red Eagle finish him?!
It looks like Earnie Shavers has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shavers thumps Red Eagle with a low kick.
Red Eagle is looking to clinch.
Shavers tries to clinch there but Red Eagle circles away.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers wants to counter the offense by Red Eagle and move into the clinch position.
Shavers lands a right hook to the body.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a stiff right hand.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Earnie Shavers showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Shavers moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Shavers throws a jab but it's blocked by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle wants to clinch up but Shavers keeps it at a distance.
Red Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a nice uppercut.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shavers counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Shavers digs a good body shot into Red Eagle's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Red Eagle lands a glancing blow to the side of Shavers's head.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves away
and Shavers counters with a left to the body.
Red Eagle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Shavers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Red Eagle has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Red Eagle wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Shavers.
Red Eagle doesn't manage to clinch there - Shavers circles away.
Jab, jab by Shavers - just one landing.
Shavers lands a nice looking kick to the body. Red Eagle takes a step back to recover.
Shavers uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Shavers circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle rushes Shavers and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Shavers lands an uppercut.
Red Eagle working hard to break the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Shavers avoids a wild elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Shavers misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shavers breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle gets a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Shavers or not.
Red Eagle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Shavers backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Red Eagle wants to get back to striking at distance but Shavers won't allow it.
Shavers lands a body shot in the clinch.
Red Eagle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Red Eagle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Red Eagle throws an elbow that misses.
Shavers working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle throws an elbow that misses.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Red Eagle as Shavers tries to tie him up.
Shavers lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Red Eagle working hard to break the clinch.
Shavers has Red Eagle pressed against the cage, preventing Red Eagle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Red Eagle misses with a punch on the inside.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Red Eagle looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shavers circles away from the clinch attempt
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shavers throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Red Eagle throws a body punch but Shavers moves out of range.
Shavers let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Shavers moves out of range.
Earnie Shavers is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Red Eagle looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Shavers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Shavers only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Shavers connects with a solid leg kick.
Red Eagle closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Red Eagle looks to clinch
and Shavers counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Red Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Shavers tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Red Eagle's elbow.
Chief Red Eagle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Red Eagle lands a nice uppercut.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shavers pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Red Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Red Eagle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Shavers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that's the end of the fight!
Earnie Shavers comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shavers winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Earnie Shavers!
Our winner, Earnie Shavers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Benny The Bouncer (ranked 1285 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Kirov Sturmovik (ranked 197 p4p, 412 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Benny The Bouncer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kirov Sturmovik!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from The Bouncer tenderised Sturmovik's leg. Sturmovik is trying to keep his angry face on.
Decent striking displayed by Sturmovik there.
The Bouncer looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik moved out of range.
Sturmovik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by The Bouncer. The Bouncer obviously looking to wear him down.
The Bouncer misses with a straight right.
The Bouncer fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Sturmovik tests The Bouncer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The Bouncer moves out of range as Sturmovik strikes.
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sturmovik loads up on a big right hand but The Bouncer slips the punch.
The Bouncer was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sturmovik walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
The Bouncer loads up on a big right hand but Sturmovik slips the punch.
The Bouncer throws a lazy right hand but Sturmovik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Bouncer throws out a loose jab but Sturmovik uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The Bouncer stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Sturmovik throws a head kick but The Bouncer moves out of range.
The Bouncer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Sturmovik tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from The Bouncer misses the target.
Sturmovik pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The Bouncer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Bouncer looks to land a right hand but Sturmovik moved out of range.
Sturmovik gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Bouncer.
Sturmovik catches The Bouncer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Sturmovik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
The Bouncer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The Bouncer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sturmovik.
The Bouncer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As The Bouncer backs off Sturmovik throws a huge counter combo but The Bouncer manages to avoid it all.
The Bouncer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice body kick there by Sturmovik.
Nice shot lands for Sturmovik.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sturmovik throws a head kick that misses.
Sturmovik lands a jab to the nose.
The Bouncer throws a looping overhand right but Sturmovik ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sturmovik swinging wildly here.
Nice body punch from The Bouncer.
The Bouncer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Sturmovik rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but The Bouncer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sturmovik lands with a nice body punch.
The Bouncer takes a swing at Sturmovik's ribcage but misses.
The Bouncer throws a lazy right hand but Sturmovik sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The Bouncer misses with a low kick.
The Bouncer ducks under a wild hook from Sturmovik.
The Bouncer misses with an uppercut.
Jab from The Bouncer.
A head kick misses from Sturmovik.
Sturmovik throws a lazy right hand but The Bouncer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sturmovik misses its intended target.
Sturmovik lands with a kick to the temple. The Bouncer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
The fighters circle momentarily. The Bouncer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The Bouncer throws the left hand but Sturmovik avoids the punch easily.
The Bouncer drops Sturmovik with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Sturmovik! The Bouncer dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Benny The Bouncer!
Benny The Bouncer really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Bondi MMA 🏝️ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ernesto Mathieu (ranked 816 p4p, 1006 weight class) and Carlton Smithers (ranked 42 p4p, 56 weight class). Ernesto Mathieu could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Carlton Smithers's chin.
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World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ernesto Mathieu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Carlton Smithers!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smithers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mathieu was well out of range. Poor timing from Smithers.
Mathieu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
We've been told by Mathieu's head coaches at Convicted Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Smithers will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Oooooh!!! Mathieu has knocked Smithers down with a huge combo! Mathieu steps away and waves a wobbly Smithers back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Smithers is rocked!
It looks like Carlton Smithers has been cut.
Smithers misses with a body punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Smithers is still on wobbly legs! Can Mathieu finish him?
Smithers looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Smithers is aggressively charging in as Mathieu backs up avoiding any damage. Mathieu tosses out a jab and Smithers runs right into it face first! Smithers is out cold! Mathieu dropped down on all fours and is barking in Smithers's face like a pit bull in celebration until the ref was finally able to pull him away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ernesto Mathieu!
Ernesto Mathieu 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 DeShawn West (ranked 659 p4p, 871 weight class) and Ruddo Ryokale (ranked 97 p4p, 125 weight class). West's entrance music is Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. A fine choice. DeShawn West has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruddo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West with a hook.
West blocks a leg kick.
Nice uppercut there from West.
It looks like Ruddo Ryokale has been cut.
West throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryokale cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ryokale closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Ryokale winds up and cracks West with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
West wants to get back to full guard but Ryokale has mounted him!
Ryokale misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryokale misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Ryokale throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
A nice elbow there by Ryokale.
Ryokale looking to control but West is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
West is looking to improve his position but Ryokale isn't that keen on the idea.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale cracks West with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Ryokale breaks from West's wrist control and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryokale content just to control the position here.
Ryokale pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Ryokale is in the full mount, landing strikes.
West manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by West, under a barage of strikes from Ryokale.
Ryokale has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ryokale throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Ryokale is just content to waste time from the top position. West takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Ryokale looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale stays in close to West's body and controls the position.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryokale looking to pass the guard.
Ryokale trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Ryokale trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ryokale drops back, looking for a kneebar! West looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. West looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from West!
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!
Ryokale is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on West's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Ryokale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Ryokale is looking to improve his position.
West looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
West controlling the action here.
Ryokale is trying to maintain the position but West is very close to passing his half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Ryokale wants to improve his position but West is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ryokale is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but West pulls his head out easily.
West will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ryokale makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Ryokale.
West gets to his feet. Ryokale looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
West takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruddo Ryokale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ryokale scores with a kick to the midsection.
Ryokale throws a hook to the side of West's head but West sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ryokale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West cracks Ryokale with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
West misses with a hook.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
And Ryokale tries to counter it with a takedown but West pushes his down on his head and steps out.
West throws a poor cross that misses
and Ryokale counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from West misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Ryokale
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryokale takes a swing at West's ribcage but misses.
Ryokale avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale looks to land a body kick but West moved away.
Ryokale connects with the punch.
A head kick misses from Ryokale.
West missing with a left hand there. Ryokale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from West misses.
Jab from West.
The fighters circling - West throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ryokale throws a poor cross that misses
and West counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
West misses with an uppercut.
West misses the body punch
and Ryokale counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from West.
Ryokale rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a stiff right hand.
Ryokale misses with a straight right.
West looks to land a right hand but Ryokale moved out of range.
Ryokale ducks under a wild hook from West.
Ryokale was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale wants to clinch
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ryokale misses with a straight right.
West misses the shot to the body.
Ryokale swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
West is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ryokale.
West is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
West fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
West misses with a looping right.
West lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
DeShawn West is winning the standup battle so far.
Ryokale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ryokale throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
West throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ryokale looks to land a combination but West avoids it well.
Ryokale ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
West throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryokale connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ruddo Ryokale is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
Ryokale slips a straight right by West.
Ryokale lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
West throws an off balance right hand
and Ryokale counters with a nice uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryokale changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ryokale scores with a takedown into West's guard.
West has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ryokale has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
West misses with some punches.
West pushes Ryokale back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
West has a couple of punches blocked by Ryokale.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn West dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ruddo Ryokale's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ryokale shoots in looking for a takedown. West tries to sprawl out of it but Ryokale keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. West manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
West throwing a counter right hand but Ryokale manages to avoid it.
Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from West.
Ryokale tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
West tries to sprawl but Ryokale drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Ruddo Ryokale has got the better of the ground game so far.
West avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Ryokale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West is refusing to be controlled, as Ryokale sits in half guard.
West blocking the ground and pound attempt from Ryokale.
West slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale trying to control the position from guard on top but West is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ryokale is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
West manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Ryokale manages to get himself to full guard.
West stands and steps away. Ryokale gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Ryokale is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A punch lands to the side of Ryokale 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts West, as that shot connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
West throws a head kick that misses
and Ryokale decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in West's guard.
Ryokale works over West with some ground and pound from guard.
West keeping moving, preventing Ryokale from controlling successfully.
West is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
West keeping full guard, as Ryokale tries to pass.
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!
Ryokale is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
West can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ryokale controls the pace.
Ryokale throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale trying to control but West is working from the bottom.
Ryokale throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ryokale trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryokale throws a big elbow that misses.
Ryokale wants to control from the top but West keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
West cracks a nice hook into Ryokale's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ryokale misses with a jab, cross combination.
West was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ryokale misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West misses with an uppercut.
Ryokale raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A head kick by Ryokale misses
and West counters with a thumping low kick.
Ryokale misses with a takedown attempt
and West counters with a nice body shot.
DeShawn West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryokale was well out of range. Poor timing from West.
Ryokale throws a counter combo.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryokale connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed West momentarily.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn West showed his dominance in that final round.
I think West has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn West!
A very excited looking DeShawn West made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bo Garrett (ranked 557 p4p, 767 weight class) and Rich Mahogany (ranked 80 p4p, 120 weight class). Mahogany has chosen Dio - We Rock 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of New York, Bo Garrett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rich Mahogany!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahogany moves out of range as Garrett strikes.
Mahogany connects with a body shot.
Garrett misses with a shot to the body
and Mahogany counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mahogany lands with a shot to the body.
Mahogany throws a sloppy head kick and Garrett moves out of range easily.
Mahogany swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrett.
Mahogany's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garrett under the eye.
Garrett displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mahogany throws out the jab.
Bo Garrett seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab from Garrett.
Garrett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mahogany finds it's way round the side to connect with Garrett's head.
Mahogany throws a jab but it's blocked by Garrett.
Garrett looks to score with a jab to the body but Mahogany is just out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrett staying out of range there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrett misses with a wild body shot.
It seemed like Mahogany was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Garrett seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mahogany fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Garrett on the side of the head.
Mahogany is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Garrett ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Garrett avoids the body shot from Mahogany.
Garrett catches Mahogany with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Garrett dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mahogany scores with a hook to the body. Garrett takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mahogany jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Garrett scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mahogany in his tracks.
Garrett scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Mahogany scores with a punch to the head.
Mahogany slips under a jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mahogany slips a straight right by Garrett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahogany gets caught napping as Garrett dives in and scores a takedown. Mahogany manages to retain guard.
Mahogany seems keen to control Garrett's posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mahogany looking for a guillotine here but Garrett defends easily.
Garrett is in close to Mahogany's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Mahogany is looking for a triangle but Garrett pushes his legs off easily.
Garrett might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mahogany is trying to keep Garrett in close.
Garrett working some strikes from top position.
Mahogany avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mahogany working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Garrett.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Mahogany looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Garrett is sitting in close to Mahogany's body. Mahogany has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Garrett is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Garrett is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Mahogany.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Rich Mahogany!
Post fight, an emotional Rich Mahogany said 'People have asked if it bothers me that I'm not ranked in the top 10 at WVT. I say nah, not really. Until I'm the champion, the ranking doesn't matter.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 230 p4p, 394 weight class) and Arto Jarvinen (ranked 39 p4p, 61 weight class). Bradley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sudbury Saturday Night. Arto Jarvinen has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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31
185
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Arto Jarvinen!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Bradley lands.
Bradley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jarvinen stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bradley.
Bradley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jarvinen scores with a nice head shot.
Jarvinen connects with a crisp jab.
Bradley takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Jarvinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jarvinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bradley.
Jarvinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bradley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bradley swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jarvinen wants to counter the offense by Bradley and move into the clinch position.
Jarvinen lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jarvinen scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bradley tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jarvinen was well out of range. Poor timing from Bradley.
Jarvinen avoids a kick to the body.
Jarvinen works Bradley's body with a nice hook.
Jarvinen misses with a hook. Bradley ducked under it nicely.
Bradley 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.
Jarvinen wants to counter with a clinch but Bradley pushes him away.
Jarvinen staying out of range there.
We've been told by Bradley's head coaches at FIGHT FOUNDERS (CA) that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jarvinen misses with a hook.
Bradley misses with a wild combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bradley. Bradley obviously looking to wear him down.
Bradley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nice jab there from Bradley.
Jarvinen throws the left hand but Bradley avoids the punch easily.
Bradley feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jarvinen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
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!
Jarvinen moves away from the strike by Bradley.
Jarvinen tries to clinch
and Bradley makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bradley scores with a nice body kick.
Jarvinen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jarvinen throws a shot from downtown. Bradley moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Bradley.
Jarvinen staying out of range there.
Jarvinen misses with a body shot
and Bradley counters with a right hand to the body.
Bradley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jarvinen throws a body punch but Bradley moves out of range.
A jab lands there for Bradley.
Jarvinen blocks a jab.
Jarvinen is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
A telegraphed right hand from Bradley misses the target.
Jarvinen swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a series of strikes. Jarvinen will be more careful next time no doubt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jarvinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jarvinen has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Jarvinen moves out of range as Bradley strikes.
Jarvinen takes a swing at Bradley's ribcage but misses.
Jarvinen misses with a lunging right hand
and Bradley counters with a body 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!
Jarvinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Bradley fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jarvinen checks it well.
Jarvinen swings widly with a right hand
and Bradley counters with a nice body kick.
Bradley misses with a wild body shot.
Bradley lands with an overhand left.
Jarvinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Derrick Bradley dominated that round.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A shot to the liver by Bradley. Beautiful body shot.
A shot to the body from Jarvinen misses
and Bradley counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jarvinen! Bradley lets Jarvinen back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jarvinen is rocked!
The fighters circling - Bradley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jarvinen is still on wobbly legs! Can Bradley finish him?
Bradley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jarvinen glances at the clock... BAM! Bradley nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jarvinen crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jarvinen is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Vargas (ranked 293 p4p, 421 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 18 p4p, 23 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Arturo Vargas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vargas moves into the clinch.
Thompson tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Vargas just stands there and leans against the cage.
Thompson has Vargas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vargas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Thompson blocking some punches.
Thompson has Vargas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Vargas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Arturo Vargas has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Thompson.
Thompson looking for a takedown.
Vargas gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Vargas gets underhooks to prevent Thompson's takedown attempt.
Thompson goes for a takedown attempt but Vargas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Thompson connects with a body shot.
A big left from Thompson misses.
Vargas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson throws a series of punches but Vargas moves out of range.
Vargas moves into range and clinches up with Thompson.
Vargas is pressed up against the cage. Thompson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Vargas down to the mat. Vargas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Thompson shoots for a takedown but Vargas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Vargas is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Thompson.
Vargas clinches up against the cage.
Thompson wants a takedown but no success here.
Vargas misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Vargas.
Vargas gets through Thompson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike.
Thompson is trying to drag Vargas to the mat but Vargas just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Thompson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Vargas is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Thompson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Thompson looks winded!
Thompson changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Vargas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Thompson dives in for a single leg takedown but Vargas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vargas swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vargas forces Thompson back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson can't get the takedown.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knees in the clinch landing for Vargas.
Vargas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
A short left from Vargas.
Vargas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Vargas scores with a knee to the head.
It looks like Ricky Thompson has been cut.
Vargas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Vargas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Thompson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Vargas digs a right hand into Thompson's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Thompson's gas tank.
Vargas scores with a nice hook to the head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vargas.
A knee to the head by Vargas.
Vargas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Vargas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Vargas presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vargas misses with a body punch.
Vargas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vargas throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thompson blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vargas missing with knees to the body.
Vargas lands with a short shot to the head.
Vargas lands a body punch.
Thompson blocks a body shot from Vargas.
Thompson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Vargas lands a nice uppercut.
Thompson is working for takedown but Vargas is calmly controlling the position for now.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Vargas obliges.
Nice body punch from Vargas.
Vargas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Vargas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Thompsons head.
Knees to the body from Vargas.
Vargas tries to land a knee to the head but Thompson blocks with his arms.
Vargas misses with a punch to the body.
Thompson is looking for a takedown.
Vargas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Thompson backwards.
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!
Vargas struggles to land a body shot inside as Thompson controls his hands.
A short uppercut from Vargas.
Vargas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas is working Thompson over against the cage.
Vargas lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Vargas.
Vargas crunches a lovely knee into Thompson's ribcage.
Vargas throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Vargas unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Vargas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Vargas lands a knee to the body.
A hook to the body from Vargas.
Vargas scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Thompson has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Vargas seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Thompson can turn it around.
Still in the clinch, Vargas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Vargas using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thompson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Vargas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Thompson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vargas presses Thompson against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Vargas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vargas controlling the position using the Thai clinch, unloads with a massive knee! Boom! He's out cold and slumps to the floor against the cage! I can't wait to see the slow motion replay of that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Arturo Vargas!
Arturo Vargas seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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