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GC 479:Doomsday VS Lee PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy King (ranked 986 p4p, 1320 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 53 p4p, 64 weight class). Thulani is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Zara - Sojaboy. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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275
13 - 12 - 3 |
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282
11 - 7 - 0 |
Good wrestling
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 13 - 12 - 3, fighting out of New York, Jimmy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thulani misses with a two punch combination.
Thulani misses with a hook to the body
and King counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Good shot there by Thulani.
Thulani misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thulani thuds a left hand into King's body.
We've been informed that Thulani has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
King slips under a jab from Thulani.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the body from Thulani misses
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Thulani misses the body punch
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on King's shoulder, as King tries to avoid the shot.
Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Thulani misses with a left hand
and King makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Thulani really felt that one!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Thulani throws a combination that misses
and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Thulani breaks from the clinch.
Mandlenkosi Thulani is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani.
A swing and a miss from King.
King has been working on his boxing with his coaches at NY Savages in the buildup to the fight.
Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and King moves into the clinch.
Thulani prevents the takedown attempt.
Thulani's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a right hand to the body.
Thulani cracks King with a right hand to the side of the head.
Thulani wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Thulani napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thulani is trying to control King's posture but King avoids it.
King lands a decent elbow from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani can't do much from the bottom here.
An elbow from King crashes against the mat.
Thulani is looking for a sweep.
King landing a few strikes.
Thulani is looking for a sweep.
King working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
The strikes coming from King are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The ground and pound from King seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
King landing a few strikes.
Check out the look on King's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
King scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thulani managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by King.
King creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Thulani sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
King misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
King connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Thulani some visible discomfort.
King sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Thulani is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
King lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
You can see the frustration on Thulani's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King cracks Thulani with a big elbow.
King trying to control the position but Thulani is working away.
King working away.
Thulani defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Thulani is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
King wants to take a breather but Thulani is having none of it.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Thulani pushes King off looking to stand but King dives back in and keeps control.
King throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thulani is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Thulani throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King throws a leg kick but Thulani checks it.
It seemed like Thulani was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around?
King looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Thulani keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Thulani looks to throw the jab but King is out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani scores with a crisp jab that stopped King in his tracks.
Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani.
Thulani misses the jab.
Thulani throws an off balance right hand
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
Thulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Thulani.
Thulani uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before King has time to react.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and King connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
King displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab.
Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and King counters with a nice kick to the body.
King lands a leg kick that knocks Thulani off balance momentarily.
Thulani rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting King counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by King.
Thulani ducks under a wild hook from King.
Thulani throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thulani thinking.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Thulani throws a good cross that connects.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thulani misses with a left hand
and King counters with a straight right hand.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice defenses there by King.
King looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Thulani ducks right into an uppercut from King.
Thulani swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It appears King was looking to counter with a kick there.
Thulani misses with a looping right.
Decent striking displayed by Thulani there.
Thulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King counters with a left to the body.
King scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thulani stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thulani was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
Thulani misses with a hook. King ducked under it nicely.
King is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Thulani misses.
King is looking to counter punch.
Thulani swings away with a body shot that misses
and King counters with a straight right hand.
Thulani loads up on a big right hand but King slips the punch.
Thulani throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with a nice leg kick.
A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target.
King feinted there with a counter leg kick.
King ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
King connects with the punch.
Thulani tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but King was well out of range. Poor timing from Thulani.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
King ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
King scores with a takedown into Thulani's guard.
King postures up in Thulani's guard and throws a big left but Thulani blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King landing with the ground and pound.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Thulani has wrist control.
King landing with the ground and pound.
Thulani working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from King.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
King working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
King being controlled here momentarily.
King loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy King dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Thulani takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Thulani with a jab.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target.
King catches Thulani with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Thulani slips a jab from King.
Thulani on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by King. King obviously looking to wear him down.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King loads up on a big right hand but Thulani slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani misses with a left hand
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
King takes one on the button.
King fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Thulani takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Thulani scores with a shot to the body.
King on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thulani throws a hook but King blocks it.
A lazy left from Thulani finds it's target.
Thulani misses with a body shot
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thulani on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King slips a jab from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Thulani. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
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!
Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A big right from King misses.
Thulani misses with an uppercut. King saw that one coming.
King throws a big counter combination but Thulani scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thulani feints a jab promting King to slip. Thulani then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. King slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Thulani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
King slips under a jab.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
King scores with a nice head shot.
King defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thulani.
It looked like King was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Thulani.
Thulani misses with a hook
and King counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thulani throws a lazy uppercut
and King counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King half committed to a counter leg kick.
Thulani throws a right hand that misses
letting King counter with a right hand.
Thulani throws out a powerful jab.
Thulani throws an off balance right hand
and King counters with a left to the body.
King feints and then cracks Thulani's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Thulani down.
Thulani misses with a lunging right hand
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
King is looking to land body kicks.
Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani swings widly with a right hand
and King counters with a left and a right that stings Thulani.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Good shot there by King.
King connects with the punch.
King gets the takedown into side control.
Thulani throws King to one side and escapes!
King swinging wildly here.
King works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Thulani gets caught napping as King dives in and scores a takedown. Thulani manages to retain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jimmy King is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jimmy King.
Well King 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy King!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Jimmy King waved his t-shirt featuring New Standard's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyrone Muesli (ranked 2940 p4p, 2689 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 103 p4p, 126 weight class). Tyrone Muesli has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent MT
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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 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyrone Muesli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drop moves out of range as Muesli strikes.
Muesli avoids the head kick by Drop.
A big right from Drop misses.
Muesli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muesli shoots in for a double leg but Drop sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muesli fails to land the takedown.
Muesli will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Drop digs a good hook to Muesli's body.
Drop throws the left hand but Muesli avoids the punch easily.
Drop moves out of range as Muesli strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muesli walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drop tries to bum rush Muesli with a series of wild strikes but Muesli uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Muesli swings for the body but Drop moves out of range.
Muesli shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Drop is trying to defend but Muesli finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drop wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muesli tries to pass the half guard into mount. Drop knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Muesli is working for a kimura but Drop is defending it quite comfortably.
Drop wants to get back to his feet.
Muesli wants to lay and pray for a moment but Drop keeps working.
Drop is looking to escape.
Drop is in trouble now - Muesli has advanced to mount!
Drop bucks Muesli off and manages to get back to his feet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muesli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drop.
Muesli throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Drop on the side of the head.
Drop clobbers Muesli with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Muesli uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drop.
An attempted straight right counter from Muesli misses the target.
Drop pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Good exchange - Muesli coming out on top.
Drop throws the kick towards the body but Muesli avoids it.
Muesli fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Drop on the side of the head.
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!
Muesli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drop counters with a right hand to the body.
Some wild striking there from Drop.
Muesli scores with a hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Muesli!
Muesli is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Muesli throws a shot from downtown. Drop moves away and avoids it.
Muesli scores with a jab to the head.
Drop has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Muesli finds it's way round the side to connect with Drop's head.
Nice shot by Muesli.
Muesli is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muesli throws a looping overhand right but Drop ducks down to avoid it.
Drop rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muesli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muesli misses with an uppercut.
Drop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drop misses with a hook. Muesli ducked under it nicely.
Drop misses with a hook.
Drop stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drop throws a right and a left that both miss.
Muesli tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Drop swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyrone Muesli. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Muesli moves out of range as Drop strikes.
Drop looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Muesli throws a shot from downtown. Drop moves away and avoids it.
Muesli slips under a jab.
A combination from Drop does no damage.
Drop looks winded!
Muesli works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Muesli walks into a stiff left hand from Drop.
Drop ducks under a wild hook from Muesli.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muesli scores with a jab.
Muesli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drop uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Muesli.
Muesli lands a really nice looking cross but Drop seems unphased.
Muesli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left and a right from Muesli both land. Nice combination.
Muesli is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Muesli connects with a jab.
Muesli takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Drop misses with a head kick.
Muesli throws a shot from downtown. Drop moves away and avoids it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Muesli.
Drop looks to score with a jab to the body but Muesli is just out of range.
Drop misses with an uppercut. Muesli saw that one coming.
Drop dodges the punch combination from Muesli.
Muesli moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drop takes one to the side of the head.
Martin Drop is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Muesli misses the target.
A punch combination from Muesli misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Muesli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Muesli misses with a straight left.
Drop is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Muesli misses with a straight right.
Drop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drop throws a right and a left that Muesli avoids nicely.
It looked like Muesli wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Muesli with a jab.
Drop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muesli.
Drop defending well as Muesli loads up on a big left hand.
Jab from Muesli.
Drop throws the kick towards the body but Muesli avoids it.
Muesli listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Muesli loads up on a big right hand but Drop slips the punch.
Drop misses with a straight left.
Drop walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Drop throws a body kick that misses.
Drop staying out of range there.
Muesli misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Drop takes one to the side of the head.
Muesli lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Drop keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Muesli.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drop waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Muesli.
Drop moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Drop looks to throw the jab but Muesli is out of range.
Muesli ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Drop throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Muesli is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drop can do to turn this around?
Drop is breathing heavily.
Drop keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muesli feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Drops jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A big right from Muesli misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A jab from Muesli misses.
Drop misses with the combination.
Drop misses with a body shot.
Drop dodges the punch combination from Muesli.
Drop throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drop throws a shot from downtown. Muesli moves away and avoids it.
Muesli misses with a few strikes there.
Drop takes a swing at Muesli's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drop steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muesli.
Nice straight punches there by Muesli. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Muesli.
Muesli slips under a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donk. Muesli catches Drop right on the button with a cross.
Muesli lands a lovely overhand right.
Muesli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Muesli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Muesli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drop.
Drop moves out of range as Muesli strikes.
Drop throws a sloppy body shot
and Muesli counters with a stiff right hand.
Muesli lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Drop walks into a left hand.
Muesli digs a good hook to Drop's body.
Drop's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Muesli connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Drop scrambles back to his feet.
Drop walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nice uppercut lands for Muesli. That snapped Drop's head back.
Drop has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Drop ducks under a wild hook from Muesli.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muesli swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Muesli bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Drop's head.
Drop slips under a jab from Muesli.
Tyrone Muesli is winning the standup battle so far.
A big right from Muesli misses.
Muesli misses with a left hand
letting Drop counter with a right hand.
Muesli looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Muesli lands a body shot.
Drop misses with a wild body shot.
Drop walks into a jab.
The fighters circling - Muesli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Muesli fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Muesli cracks Drop with a right hand to the side of the head.
Drop keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Muesli jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muesli misses with a right hand
and Drop counters with a right hand to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drop staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drop is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Drop misses.
Muesli lands the left hand.
Drop misses with a body shot.
Drop throws a right and a left that Muesli avoids nicely.
Muesli ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Drop fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Drop bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Drop swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Muesli appears to be looking for a big counter.
Drop uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Muesli.
Drop is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Muesli.
Muesli scores with a punch to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drop bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Muesli's head.
Muesli tests Drop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Drop has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Drop slips under a jab from Muesli.
Drop lands with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muesli. Drop does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyrone Muesli dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Muesli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Muesli throws a hook to the side of Drop's head but Drop sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Muesli pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Muesli throws a shot from downtown. Drop moves away and avoids it.
Muesli throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drop sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Drop was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Muesli steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Drop.
Drop throws an off balance right hand
and Drop takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Muesli throws a looping overhand right but Drop ducks down to avoid it.
Drop connects with a crisp jab.
Drop tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Muesli misses with an uppercut. Drop saw that one coming.
Drop misses with a hook.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Muesli stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A jab from Drop misses.
A little feinted left hand from Muesli on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Muesli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Drop.
Drop takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Muesli throws a nice looking combination but Drop bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Good shot there by Muesli.
Drop lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drop gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drop missing with a left hand there. Muesli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Drop ducks under a wild hook from Muesli.
Muesli tests Drop's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Donk. Muesli catches Drop right on the button with a cross.
Muesli lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Muesli ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Muesli thows a left - swing and a miss!
A lazy left from Muesli finds it's target.
Drop throws a head kick that misses.
Drop loads up on a big right hand but Muesli slips the punch.
Muesli fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Drop avoids it really well and circles away.
Muesli manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Drop on his heels. He'll look to pass Drop's guard now, I'm sure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Muesli trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Muesli is working hard here to advance position.
Drop wants to stand up but Muesli is controlling him.
Muesli is looking to work some ground and pound but Drop has wrist control.
Muesli tries to free his leg and advance position but Drop is retaining full guard.
Muesli stops Drop from standing up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Drop keeping full guard, as Muesli tries to pass.
Muesli slips nicely into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop is trying to stand up here but Muesli is controlling him well.
Muesli is trying to work for a kimura but Drop is defending well.
Muesli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drop is looking to escape.
Muesli is looking to take a break and control but Drop is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Muesli will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Muesli is pressing down on Drop's thigh, looking to free his foot. Drop is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Muesli is looking for a kimura but Drop is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Muesli to get the leverage.
Drop is staying active underneath Muesli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Drop staying out of range there.
Drop throws a half hearted mid kick.
Muesli blocks a jab.
A left and a right from Muesli both land. Nice combination.
Martin Drop has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Good standup being displayed there by Muesli as he connects with a hook.
Muesli with a nice cross.
Muesli ducks under a wild hook from Drop.
Drop misses with a wild body shot.
Muesli lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Drop misses with an uppercut.
Drop throws out a loose jab but Muesli uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyrone Muesli is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Muesli is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muesli throws a one two combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyrone Muesli showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Muesli 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tyrone Muesli!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ollie Sanders (ranked 23864 p4p, 2687 weight class) and Watchman Nee (ranked 602 p4p, 376 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ollie Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Robert Twigg and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nee has managed to clinch.
Sanders misses with a punch on the inside.
Nee works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Nee looking to pass the guard.
Sanders looking for a sweep. Not yet Sanders, not yet.
Sanders wants to improve his position but instead Nee has moved into half guard.
Sanders is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders is trying to control but can't.
Sanders is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders is working hard here to advance position.
Sanders is not content to let Nee control the position.
Sanders's coaches at Juice's Sweat Lodge have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Sanders trying to hold on to Nee's head to control him but Nee postures up.
Nee is looking to advance position but Sanders won't allow it.
Sanders slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Sanders controlling Nee's posture.
Sanders looking to hit a scissor sweep but Nee is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sanders pulls Nee in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sanders throws a body shot but no joy.
Nee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Sanders connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Nee scrambles back to his feet.
Nee fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Sanders, pushing him back against the cage.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanders stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nee looks winded!
Nee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Sanders softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Sanders blocking some punches.
A short right from Sanders on the inside.
Sanders blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nee throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sanders lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nee blocks an uppercut.
Sanders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sanders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Sanders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sanders lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Nee or not.
Sanders lands a shoulder strike.
 Nee is rocked!
Nee prevents a body shot from Sanders.
Nee is still on wobbly legs! Can Sanders finish him?
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short left from Sanders.
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!
Sanders working aggressively here.
Nee swings wildly with an uppercut but Sanders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sanders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nee seems to have recovered his senses.
Sanders throws a head punch that misses.
Sanders lands a nice shot to the body.
Nee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Sanders.
Sanders pushes Nee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Sanders scores with a nice hook to the head.
Sanders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanders lands a big right hand that drops Nee! The killer instinct kicks in and Sanders finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Sanders!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ollie Sanders!
A less than humble Ollie Sanders misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eric Kronke (ranked 3801 p4p, 2536 weight class) and GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov (ranked 489 p4p, 358 weight class). Kronke comes into the arena with Feuer Frei blaring out of the sound system. 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 4 - 10 - 1, fighting out of London, Eric Kronke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kronke throws a jab when YourElbowUpyourKeisterov was well out of range.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kronke throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov slips a jab and a cross from Kronke.
A looping hook to the body misses from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov. Kronke does a little dance to reset his feet.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov darts in and clinches Kronke up against the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov managing to block the knees to the body from Kronke.
Kronke with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kronke lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backwards.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kronke lands a nice elbow.
A shot in the inside from Kronke.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Still in the clinch, YourElbowUpyourKeisterov scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kronke utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke struggles to land a body shot inside as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls his hands.
Nice body punch from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov - that landed with a thud.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a head punch that misses.
Kronke scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke working aggressively here.
Kronke lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke lands a knee to the head.
Kronke lands a left hand that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backwards.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
Kronke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kronke or not.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kronke fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
Kronke breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eric Kronke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kronke thows a left - swing and a miss!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kronke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Kronke lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kronke swings and misses with a hook to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, YourElbowUpyourKeisterov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov prevents a body shot from Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a hook from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kronke pushes YourElbowUpyourKeisterov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries to throw a body punch but Kronke avoids it by throwing YourElbowUpyourKeisterov back against the cage.
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with the head strike.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kronke goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
Kronke doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke lands a nice uppercut.
Kronke lands a right hand that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backwards.
Kronke working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
Kronke blocks an uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a short punch from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Kronke.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
A short uppercut from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a nice uppercut.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov - that landed with a thud.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kronke.
Kronke working aggressively here.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Eric Kronke will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kronke lands with a nice combination. YourElbowUpyourKeisterov backs away looking to recover.
Kronke fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves out of range of the body kick from Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kronke throws out the jab.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kronke.
Kronke throws a solid leg kick but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Kronke.
Kronke swats away the attempt to clinch by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke ducks down and throws a hook to the body but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves away.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kronke.
Kronke gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov takes a shot to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kronke working aggressively here.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a punch but it's blocked by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke throws a punch but it's blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a head punch that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke tries to work over YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a hook from the clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks an elbow strike from Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kronke tries to work over YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pushes Kronke back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls the action.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kronke blocking some punches.
Kronke has a couple of punches blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kronke fails to land.
Kronke is trying to force a seperation but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has the dominant position.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocking some punches.
Kronke tries a body shot but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks it.
Kronke misses with the head strike.
Kronke tried to land a shot to the body but connects with YourElbowUpyourKeisterov's elbow.
Kronke softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
Kronke is trying to break free.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls the action.
Kronke throws a head punch that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kronke lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with the head strike.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kronke swings wildly with an uppercut but YourElbowUpyourKeisterov uses good head movement to avoid it.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with the head strike.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working aggressively here.
Kronke misses with a punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kronke works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kronke tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body punch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov swings wildly with an uppercut but Kronke uses good head movement to avoid it.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kronke tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kronke swings away with an uppercut that misses.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kronke's elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kronke to score with a decent uppercut.
Kronke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kronke throws a right hand that YourElbowUpyourKeisterov ducks under and follows up with a left that YourElbowUpyourKeisterov also avoids with ease.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kronke misses with an uppercut
and Kronke takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kronke throws a combination but it was largely blocked by YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Kronke slips under a jab from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
Eric Kronke is winning the standup battle so far.
Kronke uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has time to react.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov moves away from the strike by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kronke closes the distance and pushes YourElbowUpyourKeisterov back into the cage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kronke lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of YourElbowUpyourKeisterov 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!
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocking some punches.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov has a couple of punches blocked by Kronke.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with some punches.
Kronke blocks a punch to the side of the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a short shot to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Kronke as the two fighters clinch.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kronke backwards.
 Kronke is rocked!
Kronke misses with a short punch on the inside.
Oh Kronke is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kronke misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kronke's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Kronke - that landed with a thud.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a light punch inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov gets through Kronke's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kronke can't find room to land a body shot as YourElbowUpyourKeisterov controls the action.
Kronke misses with a body punch.
Kronke blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a left to the head.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov lands with a light punch inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with some punches.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch on the inside.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, YourElbowUpyourKeisterov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov misses with a punch to the body.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov fails to land.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov tries a body shot but Kronke blocks it.
A short right from YourElbowUpyourKeisterov on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for YourElbowUpyourKeisterov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
YourElbowUpyourKeisterov creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Kronke's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Kronke drops to his knees and YourElbowUpyourKeisterov pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). GonnaJam YourElbowUpyourKeisterov!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Johnny Boner (ranked 3364 p4p, 5379 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 405 p4p, 506 weight class). William OConnor is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Boner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 17 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boner darts in looking for a takedown but OConnor gets double underhooks and turns Boner into the cage.
OConnor tries to counter by closing the distance.
Boner ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Boner no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
OConnor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OConnor has managed to get both his arms back between Boner's legs - danger averted.
Boner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Boner trying to control the position.
Boner is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Boner keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
Boner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OConnor stopping the sweep attempt from Boner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and OConnor jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving.
OConnor scoring with punches to the head and body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OConnor trying to control but Boner is working from the bottom.
Boner punching from the bottom.
Boner tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Boner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Boner is looking for a triangle but OConnor pushes his legs off easily.
Boner looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Boner looking to hit a scissor sweep but OConnor is one step ahead there.
OConnor throwing strikes from guard but Boner blocks nicely.
OConnor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OConnor has managed to get both his arms back between Boner's legs - danger averted.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving.
Boner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
OConnor loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Boner has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OConnor is aware though and is defending well.
Boner doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
OConnor won't allow Boner to sweep him here.
Boner is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boner is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and OConnor defends well.
Boner tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
OConnor avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
OConnor lands a couple of elbows.
Boner wants to sweep but no luck.
Boner trying to control the position.
OConnor won't allow Boner to sweep him here.
OConnor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boner escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. OConnor gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
OConnor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OConnor has managed to get both his arms back between Boner's legs - danger averted.
Boner keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Boner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
OConnor got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boner has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, OConnor has managed to get both his arms back between Boner's legs - danger averted.
OConnor wants to control from the top but Boner keeps moving.
Boner throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
OConnor is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Boner keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
Boner is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. OConnor is aware though and is defending well.
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.
OConnor throws a big right hand that misses.
Boner keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Boner controlling the position.
OConnor trying to control but Boner is working from the bottom.
OConnor lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Boner lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
OConnor wants to get back to his feet but Boner is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boner is in close to OConnor's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OConnor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Boner is one step ahead there.
OConnor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Boner is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Boner dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Boner closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
OConnor is looking to control Boner's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can OConnor avoid being mounted?
Boner is pressing down on OConnor's thigh, looking to free his foot. OConnor is holding on for now.
OConnor is trying to get back to full guard.
OConnor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Boner scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
OConnor wants to control but Boner is keeping busy.
Boner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boner is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice strikes from Boner there.
Boner throwing shots but OConnor is blocking nicely.
OConnor has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Boner is working away from the top position though.
Boner looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
OConnor is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked OConnor! More strikes land and this one is all over! Boner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Johnny Boner!
Johnny Boner took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Neon Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ledley King (ranked 2152 p4p, 1003 weight class) and Jason Ebert (ranked 82 p4p, 52 weight class). Jason Ebert is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ledley King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Ebert!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ebert connects with an inside leg kick.
Ebert misses the shot to the body.
King throwing a counter right hand but Ebert manages to avoid it.
King dips to his left and cracks Ebert with an uppercut!
 It looks like Jason Ebert has been cut.
King tries to work over Ebert's front leg with a kick but Ebert checks it.
Good work by Ebert as he checks the leg kick.
Ebert looks for the body kick but King saw that one coming.
King fires out a quick counter leg kick but Ebert just manages to avoid it.
Ebert darts in trying to clinch
and King counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Ebert does a little dance to reset his feet.
King throws a hook but Ebert blocks it.
King throws a body punch but Ebert moves out of range.
Ebert slips under a jab from King.
King avoids the body shot from Ebert.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ebert fails with an attempt to clinch.
King has a takedown stuffed.
King throws a lazy right hand but Ebert sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
King backing away here, and Ebert unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ebert throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
Ebert buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Ebert wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Ebert avoids the body shot from King.
Nice jab there from King.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ebert throws a series of punches but King avoids them all with ease.
Ebert throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
King forces Ebert back against the cage and clinches.
King is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
King gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
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!
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King throwing shots but Ebert is blocking nicely.
Ebert avoiding damage under a succession of punches from King.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ebert on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
King thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Ebert trying to control from the bottom.
King throwing shots but Ebert is blocking nicely.
Ebert wants to control but King is keeping busy.
Ebert taking some punishment here, with King in his half guard.
That has opened up Jason Ebert's cut even more.
King not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
King tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ebert knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
King not landing any meaningful shots this time.
King has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ebert trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King working over Ebert with some ground and pound. Ebert looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
King drops an elbow to the side of Ebert's head.
Ebert is trying to control but can't.
King keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
King missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
King sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Ebert defending well though.
Ebert trying to control from the bottom.
Ground and pound from King.
Ebert keeping control of the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
King slips a nice elbow through Ebert's hands, connecting with Ebert's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ebert wants to control but King is keeping busy and won't allow it.
King is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
King is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The cut above Jason Ebert's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Ebert keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
King lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ebert is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ebert avoid being mounted?
King trying to advance position but Ebert counters by regaining guard.
Ebert keeping moving, preventing King from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ledley King dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jason Ebert's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ebert tries to bum rush King with a series of wild strikes but King uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ledley King is winning the standup battle so far.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ebert moves away.
Ebert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Ebert instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ebert can do to turn this around?
King lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from King.
Ebert lands a body shot.
Ebert swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ebert makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Ebert avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
King scores with a shot to the side of Ebert's head.
King pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jason Ebert is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ebert scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King throws a body shot but no joy.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Ebert - that will leave a mark!
King closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ebert's guard.
King throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ebert controlling the position.
Ebert trying to keep a closed guard but King is proving a slippery customer.
King is looking to work some ground and pound but Ebert has wrist control.
Ledley King overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ebert managing to control the position.
King throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as King accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ebert is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ebert tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
King tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Ebert throws a body punch but King moves out of range.
King circles away from the clinch attempt
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ebert misses the shot to the body.
Ebert tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ebert stuns King with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Ebert bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Ebert swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King throws a leg kick but Ebert moved away.
Jason Ebert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
King looks to land a right hand but Ebert moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ebert uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ebert avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ebert moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ebert. King does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ebert keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King misses with a looping right.
Ebert is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down King rather than just go for the knockout.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King steps into range and cracks Ebert with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Ebert flops backwards and King dives into his guard looking to finish!
Jason Ebert's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
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!
King postures up.
King working some strikes from top position.
Ebert is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jason Ebert's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Ledley King!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Eric Dier (ranked 1379 p4p, 975 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 185 p4p, 135 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Dier!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dier with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saunders to score with a decent uppercut.
Saunders avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Saunders scores with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Eric Dier has been cut.
Dier scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dier shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dier shoots in and gets a takedown into Saunders's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dier seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Saunders bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dier's guard.
Dier tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Saunders got a little sloppy there for a moment and Dier has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Saunders has managed to get both his arms back between Dier's legs - danger averted.
Dier is adopting a defensive guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dier looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dier is trying to control the position but Saunders postures up.
Dier pulls Saunders in close to prevent any damage.
Dier is looking to cinch up a triangle. Saunders throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Dier's body to avoid the submission. Dier has instead reached around Saunders's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Dier arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Eric Dier!
Eric Dier is the new middleweight champion!
Eric Dier spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kronos Doomsday (ranked 520 p4p, 970 weight class) and Jeff Lee (ranked 68 p4p, 141 weight class). Doomsday comes to the cage accompanied by Main Theme - Doom Eternal. Lee has chosen Doomsday Clock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kronos Doomsday!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeff Lee!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That kick from Lee tenderised Doomsday's leg. Doomsday is trying to keep his angry face on.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Lee misses with a body kick.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Doomsday.
Doomsday on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Lee. Lee obviously looking to wear him down.
Doomsday clobbers Lee with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lee slips a straight right by Doomsday.
Doomsday lands with a straight right. Lee didn't see that one coming.
Doomsday takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Doomsday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee lands a right hook to the body.
Doomsday takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Donk. Lee catches Doomsday right on the button with a cross.
Doomsday uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday moves out of range of the body kick from Lee.
Lee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Doomsday - just one landing.
Lee throws a leg kick but Doomsday sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control.
Doomsday wants to control but Lee is keeping him busy.
Lee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Doomsday.
Doomsday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Lee sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Sloppy strikes there by Doomsday.
Lee wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing good reports from Doomsday'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday throws a strike aimed at the side of Lee's head but Lee avoids it well.
Lee is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doomsday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lee on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Doomsday tries to advance to mount but Lee denies him.
Lee is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Doomsday is controlling him well.
Doomsday creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Lee, who protects the arm well.
Doomsday working the ground and pound but Lee is defending the strikes.
An elbow from Doomsday crashes against the mat.
Doomsday in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Doomsday has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Doomsday connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Lee some visible discomfort.
Lee wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Doomsday working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Lee is trying to get back to his feet.
An elbow from Doomsday crashes against the mat.
Lee is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Doomsday thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Lee is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Doomsday looks up at the clock and then as Lee takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Doomsday smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Lee takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kronos Doomsday dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Doomsday connects with a nice looking jab.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Doomsday was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Lee is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Doomsday rather than just go for the knockout.
Doomsday avoids a kick to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee scores with a hook.
Doomsday avoids the head kick by Lee.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday scores with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A lazy body kick from Lee
and Doomsday counters with a single leg into guard. Lee didn't expect that.
Lee preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee wants to stand and escape but Doomsday is having none of it.
Doomsday drops back, looking for a kneebar! Lee looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Lee looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Lee!
Lee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Doomsday to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Lee's hands.
Lee connects with a body shot that sends Doomsday's belly button to the back.
Lee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Doomsday walks forward, straight into a front kick from Lee.
Doomsday throws a hook to the side of Lee's head but Lee sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
A cross from Doomsday lands.
Lee takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jeff Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Doomsday misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
Lee flicks out a counter leg kick but Doomsday steps away.
Doomsday fails to land the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Nice uppercut lands for Doomsday. That snapped Lee's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday throws a hook but Lee avoids it easily.
Doomsday is trying hard to land a takedown here. Lee sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Doomsday.
Lee misses with the body kick
and Doomsday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Lee wants to stand up but Doomsday is controlling him.
Doomsday throws a big elbow that misses.
Doomsday might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Doomsday looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Doomsday has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Lee!
Doomsday is trying to get an arm triangle but Lee is defending well.
Lee avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Doomsday.
Doomsday in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee defending against the ground and pound.
Doomsday scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lee to see if he's OK.
Lee felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Doomsday in side control, throwing shots but Lee defends.
Doomsday scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lee takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Doomsday in side control lands a decent elbow.
Doomsday is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lee can do to turn this around?
Doomsday tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Lee tries to escape but Doomsday is in control.
Doomsday landing strikes.
Doomsday prevents Lee from escaping the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kronos Doomsday dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Doomsday scores with a body shot.
Doomsday misses with a straight right.
Doomsday misses with a hook
and Lee counters with a nice body kick.
Lee's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Doomsday connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lee scrambles back to his feet.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Lee.
Doomsday is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Doomsday misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Decent striking displayed by Doomsday there.
A head kick misses from Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Lee wants to slow Doomsday down by chopping away at his legs.
Doomsday half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Kronos Doomsday is winning the standup battle so far.
Doomsday connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Lee misses with the body kick
and Doomsday decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Lee's guard.
Doomsday throws an elbow that misses. Lee uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Doomsday's guard. Nice move by Lee!
Lee won't allow Doomsday to sweep him here.
Doomsday looking for a guillotine here but Lee defends easily.
Doomsday controls Lee momentarily but Lee frees himself.
Doomsday tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lee has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Doomsday is proving hard to escape from.
Doomsday is looking for a triangle but Lee pushes his legs off easily.
Doomsday working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lee doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lee manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Doomsday is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Doomsday thows a huge punch but Lee dodges it nicely.
Doomsday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Doomsday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Doomsday sits in half guard.
Lee keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Doomsday is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Doomsday looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Doomsday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doomsday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doomsday is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Doomsday with the ground and pound but Lee uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee wants to get back to his feet but Doomsday is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kronos Doomsday clearly takes that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee lands with a kick to the ribs.
Doomsday shoots in for a double leg but Lee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Doomsday manages to avoid it.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lee throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Doomsday.
Lee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Doomsday was well out of range. Poor timing from Lee.
Doomsday closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lee quickly recovers to half guard.
Lee manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday misses with a hook.
Lee looks to score with a jab to the body but Doomsday is just out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Doomsday. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Doomsday scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Doomsday attempts a counter takedown but Lee avoids it well and moves away.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Lee defending well as Doomsday loads up on a big left hand.
Doomsday lands a jab to the nose.
Lee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Doomsday changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Lee - that will leave a mark!
Lee throws a half hearted mid kick.
Doomsday misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a body kick.
Doomsday looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Doomsday looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Lee is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Doomsday with a body shot.
Lee misses with a body shot.
Doomsday swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lee.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee clobbers Doomsday with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lee misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lee lands with a cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Doomsday. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday avoids a kick to the body.
Lee lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Doomsday will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A swing and a miss from Doomsday.
A solid body kick from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Lee.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Lee on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Doomsday ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Lee scores with a head kick. Doomsday tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Doomsday blocks a head kick by Lee.
Doomsday drops down looking for a counter takedown but Lee sprawls and moves away.
Lee is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Lee throws a body kick that misses
and Doomsday counters with a takedown into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Doomsday working the head with strikes.
Doomsday in side control, throwing shots but Lee defends.
Doomsday scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee prevents Doomsday from improving position.
Doomsday moves into full mount!
Doomsday lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Doomsday is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Lee has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Lee!
Doomsday pulls Lee in close to prevent any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Lee dominated that fourth round.
That's time! Doomsday's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Lee throws a lazy head kick
and Doomsday counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Lee is refusing to be controlled, as Doomsday sits in half guard.
Doomsday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Doomsday is nestled in close to Lee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Doomsday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Lee defending well though.
Lee avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Doomsday.
Doomsday seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lee does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lee is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Doomsday scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Doomsday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Doomsday lands a nice short elbow.
Lee pushes Doomsday off looking to stand but Doomsday dives back in and keeps control.
Doomsday missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Doomsday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lee's head.
Doomsday throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Doomsday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Doomsday wants to pass to mount but Lee is defending the position.
Doomsday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is not content to let Doomsday control the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lee takes a swing at Doomsday's ribcage but misses.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lee is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Doomsday scores with a nice head shot.
Lee connects with a body shot.
Jeff Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Doomsday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body punch from Doomsday.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Lee.
Doomsday lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Doomsday steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lee with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Doomsday moves out of range of the body kick.
Doomsday takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee misses with a kick to the body
and Doomsday counters with a shoot takedown. Lee fights it but they end up in guard.
Doomsday with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Doomsday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doomsday throws a big right hand that misses.
Doomsday tries to free his leg and advance position but Lee is retaining full guard.
Doomsday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Doomsday is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Doomsday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Doomsday throwing strikes from guard but Lee blocks nicely.
Doomsday cracks Lee with a solid left hand.
Lee looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Doomsday passes into side control.
Doomsday landing a few strikes.
Doomsday fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Doomsday blocks the strikes from Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kronos Doomsday showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Doomsday 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 49:46
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 49:46
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 49:46
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kronos Doomsday!
Kronos Doomsday retains his welterweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Kronos Doomsday thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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