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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicolas Djotodia (ranked 4333 p4p, 5338 weight class) and David Ogunwande Jr (ranked 436 p4p, 507 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Nicolas Djotodia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Ogunwande Jr!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Djotodia has Ogunwande Jr up against the cage in a clinch.
Djotodia lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ogunwande Jr backwards.
Djotodia misses with a knee to the head.
Ogunwande Jr throws an elbow but it misses.
Ogunwande Jr can't get the takedown.
A short uppercut from Djotodia.
Djotodia tries to land knees in the clinch but Ogunwande Jr avoids the damage to the body.
Djotodia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Djotodia prevents Ogunwande Jr from breaking the clinch.
Djotodia crunches a lovely knee into Ogunwande Jr's ribcage.
Djotodia drops Ogunwande Jr with a big knee straight up the middle! Ogunwande Jr is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 It looks like David Ogunwande Jr has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Djotodia takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Djotodia circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Ogunwande Jr drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Djotodia follows Ogunwande Jr to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicolas Djotodia!
Nicolas Djotodia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gogo Yamamoto (ranked 4444 p4p, 4463 weight class) and Goju Yamamoto (ranked 229 p4p, 230 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gogo Yamamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Goju Yamamoto!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Dean Styles and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Gogo Yamamoto takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goju Yamamoto fails to land with a series of punches.
Gogo Yamamoto swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Goju Yamamoto throws a right and a left that both miss.
Goju Yamamoto lands with a cross.
Goju Yamamoto tries to bum rush Gogo Yamamoto with a series of wild strikes but Gogo Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gogo Yamamoto misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goju Yamamoto.
Goju Yamamoto appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Goju Yamamoto bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Gogo Yamamoto's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gogo Yamamoto uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Goju Yamamoto.
Gogo Yamamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Gogo Yamamoto throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Goju Yamamoto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gogo Yamamoto slips a jab and a cross from Goju Yamamoto.
Goju Yamamoto misses with an uppercut
and Goju Yamamoto takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A big right from Gogo Yamamoto misses.
A nice side step and Goju Yamamoto releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goju Yamamoto throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gogo Yamamoto swinging wildly here.
Goju Yamamoto throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goju Yamamoto misses the jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goju Yamamoto lands a two punch combo.
And that's the end of the fight!
Goju Yamamoto comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Goju Yamamoto has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 9:10
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Goju Yamamoto!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cornell Smith (ranked 4479 p4p, 2736 weight class) and Chilli Bloke (ranked 231 p4p, 156 weight class). Cornell Smith has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cornell Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chilli Bloke!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bloke looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bloke rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Smith moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A shot to the body from Bloke misses
and Smith counters with a one-two to the body.
Bloke misses with the combination.
Bloke is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bloke connects with a body shot.
Bloke dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bloke slips under a jab from Smith.
Bloke wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Bloke.
Bloke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bloke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Bloke lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bloke digs a good body shot into Smith's ribs.
Bloke misses with an uppercut. Smith saw that one coming.
Danga de danga de dang - Bloke scores with a four punch combination!
The fighters circle momentarily. Bloke darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Bloke is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bloke connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bloke cracks a nice hook into Smith's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith drops his hands momentarily and Bloke takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bloke fails to land with a series of punches.
Smith jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bloke cracks Smith with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloke lands a right hook to the body.
Bloke has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Smith throws a hook to the side of Bloke's head but Bloke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bloke scores with a hook to the body. Smith takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bloke misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Chilli Bloke has been cut.
Bloke getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Bloke connects with a body shot.
Bloke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Bloke is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
A punch lands to the side of Smith 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloke lands a slapping body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bloke, as that shot connected.
Bloke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smith was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloke.
Smith throwing a counter right hand but Bloke manages to avoid it.
Danga de danga de dang - Bloke scores with a four punch combination!
Smith on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Smith takes one to the side of the head.
Bloke connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Smith ducks under a wild hook from Bloke.
Bloke connects with a nice looking jab.
Bloke cracks Smith with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloke closes the distance and clinches.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Bloke lands with a right to the head.
Bloke misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bloke lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bloke.
Bloke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith is leaning against Bloke and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bloke struggles to land a body shot inside as Smith controls his hands.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bloke lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Smith working aggressively here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bloke.
Bloke ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Bloke no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bloke has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Smith doesn't defend quickly enough and Bloke has managed to lock this one up! Can Smith escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bloke on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Chilli Bloke!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Herman Lau (ranked 4490 p4p, 3012 weight class) and Perov Yelisey (ranked 361 p4p, 269 weight class). The key to victory for Herman Lau has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Herman Lau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perov Yelisey!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lau lands a glancing blow to the side of Yelisey's head.
Lau lands a body shot.
Lau scores with a sloppy right hand. Yelisey should have avoided that one.
Lau lands with a right hand.
Lau stalks Yelisey and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Yelisey's face. Yelisey staggers backwards, shaken.
Lau pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yelisey takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lau lands a big head kick that sends Yelisey tumbling to the mat! Lau takes a step backwards and waves Yelisey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Yelisey is rocked!
Lau circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Yelisey tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Lau wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herman Lau!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nedjeljko Markovic (ranked 3773 p4p, 2720 weight class) and Dirair Aghajanyan (ranked 484 p4p, 381 weight class). Nedjeljko Markovic could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dirair Aghajanyan's chin.
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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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nedjeljko Markovic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dirair Aghajanyan!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Markovic lands a big head kick that sends Aghajanyan tumbling to the mat! Markovic takes a step backwards and waves Aghajanyan back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Aghajanyan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Aghajanyan on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Aghajanyan avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic misses with a head kick.
No luck for Aghajanyan with that takedown attempt.
That kick from Markovic tenderised Aghajanyan's leg. Aghajanyan is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan rushes Markovic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aghajanyan blocks a body shot from Markovic.
Markovic is trying to break free.
Markovic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aghajanyan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aghajanyan stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Markovic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Markovic.
Aghajanyan drags the fight down to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aghajanyan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Markovic defends well.
Aghajanyan keeping moving, preventing Markovic from controlling successfully.
Aghajanyan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Markovic has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Markovic sitting in guard here, content to control.
Markovic wants to control from the top but Aghajanyan keeps moving.
That's two 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.
Markovic is looking to work some ground and pound but Aghajanyan has wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A swing and a miss from Aghajanyan.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aghajanyan.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirair Aghajanyan.
Aghajanyan throws a nice outside leg kick.
Aghajanyan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Markovic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aghajanyan scrambles back to his feet.
Aghajanyan is looking to clinch.
Aghajanyan moves out of range of the body kick from Markovic.
Nedjeljko Markovic is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Aghajanyan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Nedjeljko Markovic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aghajanyan throws a nice inside leg kick.
Aghajanyan tries for a takedown but Markovic sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Markovic does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
A head kick misses from Markovic.
Aghajanyan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Both fighters circling a little - Markovic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
We've been told by Markovic's head coaches at DC Dragon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Markovic attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Markovic tries to land a front kick but Aghajanyan steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Aghajanyan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Markovic misses with a hook. Aghajanyan ducked under it nicely.
Markovic keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Aghajanyan looks winded!
Markovic bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Markovic lands an overhand right.
Markovic lands with an uppercut that bounces Aghajanyan off the cage and back into range.
Markovic connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Aghajanyan momentarily.
Markovic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Aghajanyan.
Markovic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Aghajanyan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aghajanyan misses with a series of wild punches.
Markovic lands a nice hook to Aghajanyan's body. Aghajanyan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Markovic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Markovic lands a body shot.
Markovic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Aghajanyan.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Aghajanyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Markovic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Aghajanyan checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Aghajanyan flicks out a counter leg kick but Markovic steps away.
Markovic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Aghajanyan takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Markovic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Aghajanyan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Markovic looks to land a body kick but Aghajanyan moved away.
Markovic fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Aghajanyan looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nedjeljko Markovic dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A jab from Markovic misses.
Aghajanyan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Aghajanyan shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Markovic feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Markovic scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Aghajanyan doesn't seem bothered though.
Aghajanyan tries to close the distance and clinch but Markovic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Markovic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Aghajanyan can do to turn this around?
Aghajanyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Markovic getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dirair Aghajanyan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Markovic slips a jab and a cross from Aghajanyan.
Markovic misses with a low kick as Aghajanyan jumps back.
Markovic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Markovic. Aghajanyan shrugs it off though.
Markovic looks to land a right hand but Aghajanyan moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice inside leg kick there by Markovic. That's going to slow Aghajanyan down.
Markovic avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Markovic throws a front kick that sends Aghajanyan stumbling back into the cage.
Aghajanyan is breathing heavily.
Markovic misses with a low kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Markovic lands a slapping body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Markovic fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A good leg kick by Markovic.
Markovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Markovic throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Markovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aghajanyan was well out of range. Poor timing from Markovic.
Markovic throws a leg kick but Aghajanyan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Markovic scores with a hook to the body. Aghajanyan takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Markovic throws a head kick but Aghajanyan moves out of range.
Aghajanyan blocks the body kick.
Markovic lands a nice shot that snaps Aghajanyan's head back.
Aghajanyan avoids a kick to the body.
Aghajanyan feints the counter takedown.
Markovic throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Aghajanyan tries to counter by closing the distance.
Aghajanyan has closed the distance and engaged Markovic in a clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Markovic swings wildly with an uppercut but Aghajanyan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Markovic fails to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan is trying to pull guard but Markovic has him pressed against the cage.
Aghajanyan manages to break the clinch.
Aghajanyan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nedjeljko Markovic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dirair Aghajanyan.
Nice jab there from Markovic.
Aghajanyan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Markovic. Aghajanyan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aghajanyan avoids the head kick by Markovic.
Markovic will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Markovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Good shot there by Markovic.
Aghajanyan scores with a head kick.
Nice sprawl there from Markovic as Aghajanyan shoots in.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aghajanyan shoots in for a double leg but Markovic sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Markovic.
Aghajanyan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Markovic.
Aghajanyan has a takedown stuffed.
Markovic moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Markovic throws out a powerful jab.
Aghajanyan is rocked!
Markovic lands with a good body shot.
Aghajanyan is still on wobbly legs! Can Markovic finish him?
Markovic digs a good body shot into Aghajanyan's ribs.
Are you kidding me?! Markovic ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Aghajanyan clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Nedjeljko Markovic!
After winning the bout, Nedjeljko Markovic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uladzimir Prokopenko (ranked 4084 p4p, 2706 weight class) and Kamil Krahujec (ranked 512 p4p, 379 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 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Uladzimir Prokopenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krahujec is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Krahujec scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Krahujec working the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Prokopenko is looking for a sweep.
Krahujec wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prokopenko keeps working.
Krahujec grinds an elbow into Prokopenko's temple.
Krahujec is chipping away with strikes.
Prokopenko manages to work his way to half guard, despite Krahujec's best efforts.
Prokopenko trying to control but Krahujec postures up.
Krahujec lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Krahujec working over Prokopenko with some ground and pound. Prokopenko looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Prokopenko blocking the ground and pound attempt from Krahujec.
Krahujec missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Krahujec lands with a punch from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krahujec is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Krahujec not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Krahujec lands a nice short elbow.
 Prokopenko is rocked!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Krahujec connects with a nice short shot to Prokopenko's temple.
Oh Prokopenko is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ground and pound from Krahujec.
Krahujec lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Prokopenko quite badly. Prokopenko pulls Krahujec in close trying to recover. Krahujec postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Prokopenko on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Prokopenko doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamil Krahujec!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Paul Welch (ranked 3058 p4p, 2846 weight class) and Gazali Koekemoer (ranked 365 p4p, 347 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Welch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gazali Koekemoer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Welch's jab looks to have found its range, popping Koekemoer under the eye.
Welch throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Welch looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Koekemoer lets loose with a powerful body kick. Welch will feel that in the morning.
Welch looks to score with a jab to the body but Koekemoer is just out of range.
Welch throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Koekemoer to counter with a crisp jab.
Koekemoer feints and then cracks Welch's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Welch down.
Koekemoer looks for the body kick but Welch saw that one coming.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Welch throws a lazy right hand but Koekemoer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Welch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Koekemoer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koekemoer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koekemoer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Welch.
Welch works over Koekemoer's head and body with a nice combination.
Welch falls off balance throwing a combination
and Koekemoer counters with a slapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koekemoer connects with a solid leg kick.
Welch just misses with a punch to the body.
Koekemoer dodges the punch combination from Welch.
Welch misses with a right hand
and Koekemoer makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Welch lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Welch scores with a jab.
Welch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Koekemoer.
And Koekemoer responds with a good body kick, but Welch manages to step out the way in time.
The fighters circling - Koekemoer throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Welch throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Koekemoer ducks under a wild hook from Welch.
Welch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Welch misses with a hook
and Koekemoer counters with a stiff right hand.
Koekemoer takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Paul Welch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koekemoer walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Welch throws a jab when Koekemoer was well out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Welch, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Welch lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Welch.
Koekemoer is rocked!
Welch connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Koekemoer! He's out on his feet! Welch rushes in and drops Koekemoer with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Welch!
Paul Welch gave a mention to Bondi MMA 🏝️ in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zombie Lee (ranked 1123 p4p, 3049 weight class) and Marek Brychczy (ranked 69 p4p, 169 weight class). 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zombie Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Marek Brychczy!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Brychczy.
Brychczy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Brychczy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee walks into a jab.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Brychczy.
Brychczy works Lee's body with a nice hook.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Brychczy fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Nice straight punches there by Brychczy. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Brychczy.
Lee defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Lee.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Brychczy jabs Lee right on the nose. Lee blinks but takes it well.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Brychczy lands a right hook to the body.
Brychczy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut
and Lee counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee moves out of range as Brychczy strikes.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brychczy misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lee misses the target.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brychczy defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
A punch combination from Lee misses.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Lee uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brychczy.
A combination from Lee does no damage.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Brychczy is out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy with a hook.
Brychczy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Lee's head coaches at Finch Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Good exchange - Brychczy coming out on top.
Brychczy lands a right hook to the body.
Lee is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee throws the left hand but Brychczy avoids the punch easily.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Lee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Lee tries to move into range but Brychczy moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Brychczy connects with a body shot that sends Lee's belly button to the back.
Lee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Brychczy swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook.
Brychczy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lee with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Brychczy to score with a decent uppercut.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Lee on the side of the head.
Brychczy defending well as Lee loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy slips a jab from Lee.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Brychczy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Brychczy connects with a single shot there.
Marek Brychczy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee throws a nice looking combination but Brychczy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Brychczy lands with a nice body punch.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brychczy throws out the jab.
Lee slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Brychczy punishes Lee's body with a nice straight punch.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Brychczy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A slow jab from Brychczy misses its intended target.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Lee slips under a jab.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Brychczy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lee counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Lee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
Nice body punch from Brychczy.
Nice defenses there by Brychczy.
Brychczy scores with a punch to the head.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Lee thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little jabbing left from Brychczy on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee moves forwards but Brychczy connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Lee throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brychczy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It seemed like Brychczy was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Lee.
Brychczy throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Good exchange - Brychczy coming out on top.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Brychczy looks to score with a jab to the body but Lee is just out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Brychczy stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Lee scores with a sloppy right hand. Brychczy should have avoided that one.
Brychczy slips under a jab.
Brychczy throws out a loose jab but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marek Brychczy dominated that 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.
Brychczy shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Lee connects with a single shot there.
Brychczy is rocked!
Lee fails to land with a series of punches.
Brychczy is still on wobbly legs! Can Lee finish him?
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy seems to have recovered his senses.
Brychczy throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Brychczy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brychczy swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Lee.
Brychczy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brychczy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee cracks Brychczy with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brychczy lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Brychczy.
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Lee misses with a straight left.
Lee throws an overhand right that lands on Brychczy's shoulder, as Brychczy tries to avoid the shot.
Brychczy shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Lee eats them both and turns towards Brychczy to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Brychczy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Lee blocks a jab.
Brychczy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brychczy slips a straight right by Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee defending well as Brychczy loads up on a big left hand.
Brychczy misses with an uppercut.
Lee misses with a hook.
Brychczy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Brychczy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Lee might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Brychczy connects with a nice looking jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Brychczy. That snapped Lee's head back.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brychczy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee avoids the body shot from Brychczy.
Lee lands with an uppercut that bounces Brychczy off the cage and back into range.
Brychczy scores with a hook to the body. Lee takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Brychczy connects with a crisp jab.
Brychczy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brychczy duly obliges.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brychczy throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Lee counters with a straight right hand.
Lee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brychczy.
Lee is looking to counter punch.
Brychczy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee scores with a jab to the body.
Lee misses the shot to the body.
Brychczy works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Brychczy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy lands a right hook to the body.
Brychczy staying out of range there.
Some wild striking there from Lee.
Brychczy cracks a nice hook into Lee's ribs.
Brychczy lunges at Lee with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Lee's hand.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Brychczy manages to avoid it.
Brychczy slips under a jab from Lee.
Lee loads up on a big right hand but Brychczy slips the punch.
Lee missing with a left hand there. Brychczy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brychczy looks to land a left hand but Lee moved out of range nicely.
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Lee avoids them all with ease.
Brychczy fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lee on the side of the head.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Brychczy lands a body shot.
A big left from Lee misses.
Lee looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Lee throws a hook but Brychczy avoids it easily.
Brychczy misses with a looping left.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Brychczy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Lee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee needs to keep his hands up - Brychczy had a free shot at his head there.
Lee looks to land a combination. Brychczy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Marek Brychczy seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Brychczy lands a really nice looking cross but Lee seems unphased.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Brychczy with a nice cross.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee throws a jab when Brychczy was well out of range.
Brychczy just misses with a punch to the body.
Brychczy misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy misses with a body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Lee there.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Brychczy saw that one coming.
Brychczy lands a nice shot that snaps Lee's head back.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brychczy throws a body punch but Lee moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Brychczy.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big left from Brychczy misses.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Brychczy moved out of range nicely.
Brychczy throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Lee works Brychczy's body with a nice hook.
Lee lands an overhand right.
Brychczy fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Brychczy moves away from the strike by Lee.
Lee is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brychczy.
Brychczy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Brychczy thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Lee throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brychczy throws a series of strikes that have Lee backpedaling.
Lee lands a jab.
Lee moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brychczy moves away.
Lee throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A jab from Brychczy finds it's way through Lee's defenses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Marek Brychczy will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Brychczy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Lee takes one to the side of the head.
Brychczy jabs at Lee's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Brychczy. That snapped Lee's head back.
Brychczy tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brychczy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Brychczy is out of range.
Brychczy throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brychczy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Brychczy duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Brychczy throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee connects with a jab.
Brychczy scores with a shot to the body.
Brychczy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lee throws out the jab.
Brychczy slips a jab and a cross from Lee.
Brychczy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Lee dips to his left and cracks Brychczy with an uppercut!
Brychczy throws a jab when Lee was well out of range.
Brychczy moves out of range as Lee strikes.
A big left from Lee misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brychczy stuns Lee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Brychczy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee throws a looping overhand right but Brychczy ducks down to avoid it.
Brychczy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Brychczy loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Lee keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brychczy.
Lee takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brychczy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lee moves away.
A jab from Lee misses.
Brychczy throws out a counter right but Lee avoids it with no problem.
Brychczy lands with a good body shot.
Lee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brychczy's hands.
Brychczy scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brychczy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brychczy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Brychczy blocks a jab.
Brychczy throws a body shot but no joy.
Lee throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Brychczy on the side of the head.
Lee walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee throws a right and a left that both miss.
Brychczy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Brychczy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lee.
Brychczy is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lee with a body shot.
Brychczy bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lee's head backwards.
Lee throws a hook to the side of Brychczy's head but Brychczy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Brychczy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lee.
Lee misses with a hook. Brychczy ducked under it nicely.
Lee slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Lee on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Brychczy scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lee doesn't seem bothered though.
Lee misses with a hook.
Lee misses with a looping right.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brychczy looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brychczy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lee staying out of range there.
Brychczy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brychczy lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Lee cracks Brychczy with a good jab.
Brychczy misses with a straight left.
Brychczy misses the shot to the body.
Lee scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Brychczy throws a looping overhand right but Lee ducks down to avoid it.
Lee takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Brychczy. Those never looked like landing.
Jab from Brychczy.
A jab from Brychczy misses.
A slow jab from Lee misses its intended target.
Brychczy ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Brychczy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lee takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lee drops his hands momentarily and Brychczy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brychczy. Lee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Lee takes a swing at Brychczy's ribcage but misses.
Brychczy throws a sloppy body shot
and Lee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Brychczy uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brychczy takes one to the chin there.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee misses with a two punch combination.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big right from Brychczy misses.
Lee on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Lee throws a lazy right hand but Brychczy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lee throws a shot from downtown. Brychczy moves away and avoids it.
Brychczy looks to land a right hand but Lee moved out of range.
Brychczy blocks a jab.
Brychczy tests Lee's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lee throws out a loose jab but Brychczy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee looks to land a left hand but Brychczy moved out of range nicely.
A jab from Brychczy misses.
Brychczy lands a jab.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brychczy misses with a wild body shot.
Lee moves out of range of the strikes.
Lee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zombie Lee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee misses with an uppercut.
Brychczy scores with a jab. Lee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marek Brychczy comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Brychczy has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marek Brychczy!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 91 p4p, 387 weight class) and Linkavitch Chomofsky (ranked 9 p4p, 46 weight class). Kamara comes to the cage accompanied by BLIND SPOTS. Chomofsky has chosen Mastodon - Sleeping Giant as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tagnarach Kamara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Linkavitch Chomofsky's chin.
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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 10 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Linkavitch Chomofsky!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara cracks Chomofsky with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Kamara keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Kamara lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Kamara misses with a looping right.
Chomofsky throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
Chomofsky missing with a left hand there. Kamara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara misses with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chomofsky. Kamara does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chomofsky ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kamara moves away.
Kamara feinted there with a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara moves out of range as Chomofsky strikes.
Chomofsky scores with a nice strike.
Chomofsky fails with a takedown attempt.
Kamara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Chomofsky.
Kamara tries to move into range but Chomofsky moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chomofsky throws an overhand right that lands on Kamara's shoulder, as Kamara tries to avoid the shot.
Jab, jab by Kamara - just one landing.
Nice defenses there by Kamara.
Kamara keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kamara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chomofsky connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kamara throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chomofsky uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Chomofsky throws a hook but Kamara blocks it.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Chomofsky misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Kamara misses the target.
Kamara takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamara thows a left - swing and a miss!
Linkavitch Chomofsky seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice uppercut lands for Chomofsky. That snapped Kamara's head back.
Chomofsky throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamara looks to land a right hand but Chomofsky moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara slips under a jab from Chomofsky.
A shot to the body from Chomofsky misses
and Kamara counters with a good, hard body kick but Chomofsky shrugs it off.
Chomofsky throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kamara counters with a nice uppercut.
Chomofsky tests Kamara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chomofsky changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kamara tries to avoid it but Chomofsky manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kamara to the ground. Kamara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Tagnarach Kamara has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Linkavitch Chomofsky.
A lazy left from Kamara finds it's target.
Kamara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kamara missing with a left hand there. Chomofsky was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Chomofsky throws a body punch but Kamara moves out of range.
It looked like Kamara was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Chomofsky.
Kamara cracks Chomofsky with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kamara has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chomofsky to stand back up!
Chomofsky is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Are you kidding me?! Kamara ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Chomofsky clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
Tagnarach Kamara thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiase Quama (ranked 317 p4p, 535 weight class) and Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 43 p4p, 70 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kiase Quama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Quama crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Bozic - the referee stops the clock and Quama gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Bozic. Quama manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Quama definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bozic connects with a body shot.
Quama moves out of range of the body kick from Bozic.
Bozic throws a right and a left that Quama avoids nicely.
Gabrijel Bozic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bozic works the jab nicely.
 It looks like Kiase Quama has been cut.
Quama misses with a looping right.
Bozic throws a leg kick that misses.
Quama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Quama throws the left hand but Bozic avoids the punch easily.
Bozic misses with a body kick.
Bozic slips a straight right by Quama.
Bozic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bozic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Quama was well out of range. Poor timing from Bozic.
Bozic feints and then cracks Quama's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Quama down.
Bozic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Quama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Quama uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bozic.
Quama fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bozic is looking to slow Quama down with leg kicks.
Bozic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bozic misses the jab.
Quama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozic connects with a single shot there.
Quama misses with a looping left.
Bozic digs a good hook to Quama's body.
A shot to the liver by Bozic. Beautiful body shot.
Bozic throws a body shot but no joy.
Quama misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bozic.
Quama throws a looping overhand right but Bozic ducks down to avoid it.
Bozic lands with a thumping leg kick.
Quama ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Quama was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bozic misses with a hook. Quama ducked under it nicely.
Bozic rushes Quama and presses him up against the cage.
Quama misses with some punches.
Bozic pushes Quama back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quama's elbow.
Quama taking a breather.
Quama is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bozic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Quama's elbow.
Bozic has a couple of punches blocked by Quama.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bozic takes a shot to the head.
Quama manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bozic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bozic throws a leg kick which misses Quama's front leg but catches the back leg as Quama tries to avoid it.
Bozic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Quama.
Bozic ducks under a wild hook from Quama.
Bozic cracks a nice hook into Quama's ribs.
Bozic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bozic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bozic has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bozic looks to land a body kick but Quama moved away.
Bozic throws a body kick that misses.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozic scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quama takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bozic keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bozic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Quama misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bozic, as that shot connected.
Quama misses with a double jab.
Bozic swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Quama was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch but Quama swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bozic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Quama sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Quama punishes Bozic's body with a nice straight punch.
Bozic throws a good cross that connects.
Quama misses with a straight right.
Quama misses with an uppercut
and Bozic counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Quama takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Quama swats him away and circles back towards the center.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bozic uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Quama.
Bozic is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Quama rather than just go for the knockout.
Bozic takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Quama.
Bozic lands a front kick.
A swing and a miss from Quama.
Quama's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bozic connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Quama scrambles back to his feet.
Bozic looks to score with a jab to the body but Quama is just out of range.
Quama takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bozic throws out a leg kick but Quama moves out of range and Bozic only half commits.
Bozic is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Quama had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Quama is breathing heavily.
Quama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bozic sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bozic scores with a jab to the head.
Quama avoids the body shot from Bozic.
A big right from Bozic misses.
Nice defenses there by Bozic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bozic with a nice calf kick.
Bozic blocks a jab.
Quama takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Quama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gabrijel Bozic dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiase Quama's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Quama gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bozic!
Bozic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A punch combination from Quama misses.
Bozic pushes Quama away with a front kick.
Quama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Bozic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Bozic sends Quama crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Bozic is motioning to the referee to let Quama up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Quama is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bozic ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Oh Quama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bozic scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bozic lands a slapping body shot.
Quama seems to have got his legs back now.
Quama has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bozic.
Bozic drops Quama with a huge uppercut! Quama drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Bozic is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gabrijel Bozic!
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