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SYN 960 Randleman vs. Dinapoli PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Anurak Bualuang (ranked 1054 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Tempe Gorge (ranked 64 p4p, 135 weight class). Bualuang comes into the arena with シャンティ blaring out of the sound system. Gorge has chosen For Heavy Metal we will die! as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Lethal high kicks
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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 19 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Anurak Bualuang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tempe Gorge!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bualuang throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gorge throws a head kick but Bualuang moves out of range.
Bualuang avoids the head kick by Gorge.
Bualuang throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bualuang moves into the clinch.
Bualuang keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gorge's efforts to push away.
Bualuang scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gorge's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short right from Bualuang on the inside.
Bualuang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Gorge wants to break free but Bualuang has control.
Bualuang cracks Gorge with a nice body shot.
Bualuang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gorge fails to land.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
Bualuang lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gorge backwards.
Gorge breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bualuang lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bualuang misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge tries a head kick but it misses.
Bualuang keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gorge looks to land a right hand but Bualuang moved out of range.
Bualuang lands with a straight right. Gorge didn't see that one coming.
Bualuang scores with a punch to the head.
Gorge turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bualuang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gorge takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gorge keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bualuang with the inside leg kick.
Gorge throws a push kick but Bualuang slaps the foot to one side.
Bualuang lands with a kick to the temple. Gorge shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Bualuang jabs Gorge right on the nose. Gorge blinks but takes it well.
Anurak Bualuang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bualuang tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gorge manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gorges jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slapping body kick lands there for Bualuang.
Gorge rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bualuang moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang throws a shot to the body.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bualuang appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
Gorge smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Gorge defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bualuang tries to clinch up but Gorge circles away and keeps his distance.
Bualuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
As Gorge backs away, Bualuang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bualuang throws a lazy right hand but Gorge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bualuang lands a high kick!
Gorge uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bualuang.
Bualuang fails with an attempt to clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bualuang. That's going to slow Gorge down.
Gorge 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.
Bualuang throws a nice inside leg kick.
Gorge looks to land a combination. Bualuang sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Gorge misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bualuang.
Gorge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang sizes up Gorge with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A good leg kick by Bualuang.
Bualuang buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bualuang's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gorge connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bualuang scrambles back to his feet.
Bualuang is looking to clinch but Gorge is avoiding it.
Gorge throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang feints and then cracks Gorge's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gorge down.
Bualuang throws a hook but Gorge blocks it.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
Gorge lands a high kick!
Bualuang ducks under a wild hook from Gorge.
Bualuang slips a jab and a cross from Gorge.
Bualuang lands a nice looking body kick.
Bualuang lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
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!
Bualuang with a nice calf kick.
Gorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gorge misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Gorge defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand.
Gorge throws a leg kick but Bualuang sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bualuang moves out of range of the strikes.
Gorge is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bualuang sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bualuang connects with a leg kick.
Gorge misses with a hook. Bualuang ducked under it nicely.
An attempted straight right counter from Bualuang misses the target.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bualuang misses the jab.
Gorge throws a body punch but Bualuang moves out of range.
Bualuang cracks Gorge with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bualuang slips a jab from Gorge.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge tries to clinch up but Bualuang circles away and keeps his distance.
A quick step to the side and Bualuang tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bualuang is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Gorge takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bualuang throws a shot from downtown. Gorge moves away and avoids it.
Bualuang looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bualuang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Bualuang throws a low kick but Gorge avoids it.
Gorge moves forwards but Bualuang connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A nice leg kick lands there from Bualuang.
Gorge throws a big shot that misses.
Bualuang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gorge can do to turn this around?
Bualuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Anurak Bualuang is winning the standup battle so far.
Gorge misses with an uppercut.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Gorge checks a leg kick.
Gorge is looking to clinch.
Bualuang looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Gorge ducks right into an uppercut from Bualuang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gorge throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A left lands for Gorge.
Bualuang connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bualuang lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gorge moves out of range of the leg kick from Bualuang.
Bualuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorge swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bualuang tries to clinch there but Gorge circles away.
Bualuang lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Bualuang saw that one coming.
Gorge looks to throw the jab but Bualuang is out of range.
Bualuang avoids a punch combination nicely.
Gorge tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Gorge lands a jab to the head.
Bualuang scores with a nice strike.
Gorge takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A clash of legs there as Gorge blocks the low kick.
A nice leg kick from Bualuang, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gorge uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bualuang.
Gorge lands a head kick. Bualuang smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Gorge's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bualuang moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gorge swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bualuang moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bualuang scores with a nice strike.
Gorge missing with a left hand there. Bualuang was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bualuang thuds his shin into the meat of Gorge's side.
Bualuang connects with a single shot there.
Bualuang lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gorge is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Bualuang jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bualuang listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bualuang with the inside leg kick.
Bualuang digs a good hook to Gorge's body.
Anurak Bualuang is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jab by Bualuang.
Bualuang slips under a jab.
Gorge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Bualuang sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Gorge somewhat.
As Gorge backs away, Bualuang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Nice defenses there by Bualuang.
It looked like Bualuang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Gorge.
Bualuang lands a jab to Gorge's midsection.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a leg kick.
Gorge on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bualuang. Bualuang obviously looking to wear him down.
A big right from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gorge moves away.
A big left from Bualuang misses.
Bualuang lands with a right hand.
Gorge misses with a looping left.
Gorge thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bualuang slips under a jab from Gorge.
Bualuang was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bualuang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
As Gorge backs away, Bualuang returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Gorge defending well as Bualuang loads up on a big left hand.
Bualuang throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Gorge closes the distance and clinches up with Bualuang, looking for a takedown. Gorge pushes Bualuang against the cage but Bualuang circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Gorge there.
Bualuang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jab, jab by Bualuang - just one landing.
Bualuang lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Bualuang finds it's target.
Gorge shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Gorge gets to his feet. Bualuang looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gorge keeps the fight on the outside.
Bualuang tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gorge takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Gorge catches Bualuang with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bualuang throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gorge throws a jab but it's blocked by Bualuang.
Bualuang pushes Gorge away with a front kick.
Gorge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bualuang throws a low kick but Gorge moves out of range easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Anurak Bualuang dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Gorge walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bualuang checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Bualuang moves in looking to clinch but Gorge pushes him off.
Bualuang scoring well with a low kick there.
Gorge attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bualuang.
Bualuang misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Bualuang as he connects with a hook.
Bualuang throws a hook but Gorge avoids it easily.
Gorge circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bualuang tries to clinch there but Gorge circles away.
Gorge tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bualuang paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gorge swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bualuang lands a really nice looking cross but Gorge seems unphased.
Nice shot lands for Bualuang.
Bualuang lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gorge's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gorge is looking to clinch but Bualuang is avoiding it.
Gorge on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Gorge connects with a body shot that sends Bualuang's belly button to the back.
Gorge has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bualuang.
Bualuang throws a looping overhand right but Gorge ducks down to avoid it.
Gorge looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gorge lands a right hook to the body.
Gorge fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bualuang manages to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Bualuang on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gorge slips under a jab.
Gorge scores with a sloppy right hand. Bualuang should have avoided that one.
Nice takedown defense from Bualuang. No joy for Gorge on that attempt.
Bualuang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gorge circles away from the clinch attempt.
And Gorge tries to counter it with a takedown but Bualuang pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A cross from Bualuang lands.
Bualuang lunges at Gorge with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Gorge's hand.
A swing and a miss from Gorge.
Bualuang connects with a leg kick.
Bualuang wants to clinch but Gorge slips to the side
and Gorge counters with a nice uppercut.
Tempe Gorge has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Anurak Bualuang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gorge closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Gorge takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bualuang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Bualuang wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Bualuang throws out a loose jab but Gorge uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gorge throws a fast counter high kick but Bualuang manages to duck under it in time.
Bualuang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
A big right from Bualuang misses.
Gorge has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Gorge tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bualuang was well out of range. Poor timing from Gorge.
Bualuang connects with a crisp jab.
Bualuang throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bualuang thumps Gorge with a low kick.
Bualuang connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Gorge slips a straight right by Bualuang.
The fight stays on the outside here - Bualuang looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Bualuang clinches up with Gorge and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gorge tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gorge is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Bualuang is defending well for now.
Bualuang digs a right hand into Gorge's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gorge's gas tank.
Gorge tries for a takedown but Bualuang manages to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Gorge's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Bualuang gets underhooks to prevent Gorge's takedown attempt.
Anurak Bualuang has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tempe Gorge.
Gorge wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gorge is trying to break the clinch but Bualuang is controlling him.
Bualuang blocking some punches.
Gorge pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gorge takes one to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gorge takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Gorge misses with a body kick.
Bualuang misses with a looping left.
Bualuang throws a lazy uppercut
and Gorge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gorge punishes Bualuang's body with a nice straight punch.
Gorge misses with an uppercut. Bualuang saw that one coming.
An attempted straight right counter from Bualuang misses the target.
Gorge on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gorge has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bualuang.
Gorge takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bualuang steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gorge.
Gorge looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Gorge tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bualuang manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bualuang fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bualuang connects with a leg kick.
Bualuang fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gorge.
Gorge throws a head kick but Bualuang moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Anurak Bualuang showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bualuang, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Anurak Bualuang!
In his post fight interview, Anurak Bualuang started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Manolito Tai Kung (ranked 855 p4p, 1887 weight class) and Ned Kelly (ranked 119 p4p, 257 weight class). Kelly has chosen I'm a Criminal as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manolito Tai Kung!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, Ned Kelly!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kelly tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tai Kung swats him away and circles back towards the center.
An attempted straight right counter from Tai Kung misses the target.
Tai Kung scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Ned Kelly has been cut.
Kelly has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kelly lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Kelly fails to land.
Tai Kung misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tai Kung is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kelly.
Tai Kung thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kelly wants to counter with a clinch but Tai Kung pushes him away.
Kelly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Tai Kung to counter with a crisp jab.
Tai Kung misses with a series of wild punches.
Tai Kung definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Kelly misses with a double jab
and Tai Kung counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kelly uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tai Kung.
Tai Kung circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tai Kung throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kelly sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kelly moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tai Kung tries to keep at a distance but Kelly has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kelly has a couple of punches blocked by Tai Kung.
Tai Kung manages to break the clinch.
Kelly rushes Tai Kung and presses him up against the cage.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Tai Kung lands with a left to the head.
Kelly lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Tai Kung backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Kelly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kelly throws a head punch that misses.
Tai Kung's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Tai Kung lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tai Kung lands a right hand.
Tai Kung leaning against his opponent.
Tai Kung breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kelly is looking to clinch.
Kelly tries to clinch but Tai Kung moves away
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kelly drives through and clinches with Tai Kung against the cage.
Tai Kung lands with a short shot to the head.
Tai Kung pushes Kelly back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tai Kung is trying to stall.
Tai Kung is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kelly misses with the head strike.
A short right from Tai Kung on the inside.
Tai Kung misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tai Kung lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tai Kung tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kelly misses with a hook from the clinch.
Tai Kung lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kelly misses with a punch on the inside.
Tai Kung blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tai Kung blocking some punches.
Tai Kung lands a left hand.
Kelly swings wildly with an uppercut but Tai Kung uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tai Kung escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tai Kung.
Ned Kelly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kelly clinches with his opponent.
Kelly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kelly swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tai Kung scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kelly.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kelly throws a punch but it's blocked by Tai Kung.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tai Kung lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kelly backwards.
Tai Kung just leaning against Kelly, taking a breather.
Tai Kung pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A combination from Kelly does no damage.
Kelly swings widly with a right hand
and Tai Kung counters with a left and a right... And another left! Kelly is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manolito Tai Kung!
During a confident post fight interview, Manolito Tai Kung thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bjj Catch Wrestler (ranked 1242 p4p, 1866 weight class) and Yamaoka Yukinobu (ranked 107 p4p, 171 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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158
21 - 20 - 0 |
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148
17 - 16 - 0 |
BJJ Red Belt
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Excellent MT
Powerful |
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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 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of London, Bjj Catch Wrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yamaoka Yukinobu!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Catch Wrestler, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Yukinobu shoots in but no luck this time.
Some bone on bone action there as Catch Wrestler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Yukinobu darts in and clinches Catch Wrestler up against the cage.
Yukinobu is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Catch Wrestler lands a left hand.
Catch Wrestler misses with a punch on the inside.
Catch Wrestler digs a right hand into Yukinobu's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yukinobu's gas tank.
Yukinobu tries to circle away but Catch Wrestler has him pinned against the cage.
Yukinobu is trying to push Catch Wrestler away but Catch Wrestler has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Catch Wrestler has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Yukinobu breaks from the clinch.
Catch Wrestler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Yukinobu wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Catch Wrestler manages to pass to side control.
Yukinobu is refusing to be controlled, as Catch Wrestler sits in half guard.
Nice strikes from Catch Wrestler there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yukinobu wants to get back to his feet.
Still in half guard, Catch Wrestler seems content to control.
Yukinobu is trying to get back to full guard.
Catch Wrestler wants to control but Yukinobu is keeping him busy.
Catch Wrestler 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.
Catch Wrestler tries to pass to full mount but Yukinobu defends it.
Catch Wrestler is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Yukinobu doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Catch Wrestler.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Yukinobu is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Catch Wrestler in particular looking to stall.
Yukinobu is trying to stand up here but Catch Wrestler is controlling him well.
Yukinobu is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Catch Wrestler gets tackled into the cage by Yukinobu. Yukinobu maintains the clinch.
Yukinobu has Catch Wrestler pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Catch Wrestler manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Yukinobu wants to break free but Catch Wrestler has control.
Yukinobu tries to break the clinch but Catch Wrestler is controlling the position.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body punch.
Catch Wrestler scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler lands a body punch in the clinch.
Catch Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yukinobu blocks an uppercut.
Catch Wrestler tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yukinobu tries a body shot but Catch Wrestler blocks it.
Catch Wrestler misses with a body punch.
Come on Yukinobu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Catch Wrestler throws a head punch that misses.
Catch Wrestler has Yukinobu pressed against the cage, preventing Yukinobu from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Yukinobu blocking some punches.
Catch Wrestler tries a body shot but Yukinobu blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yukinobu.
Yukinobu's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Catch Wrestler tries to clinch but Yukinobu is having none of it.
Yukinobu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Catch Wrestler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Catch Wrestler.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu tries for a takedown but Catch Wrestler sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Bjj Catch Wrestler has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yamaoka Yukinobu.
Yukinobu is looking to clinch.
Yukinobu gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Catch Wrestler.
Yukinobu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Catch Wrestler was well out of range. Poor timing from Yukinobu.
Yukinobu fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
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!
Catch Wrestler closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Yukinobu to the mat! Yukinobu manages to get full guard.
Catch Wrestler is fighting to break Yukinobu's control of his arms but Yukinobu is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yukinobu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Catch Wrestler controlling from the top position.
Catch Wrestler wants to control from the top but Yukinobu keeps moving.
Catch Wrestler passes easily into side control. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjj Catch Wrestler dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yukinobu lands with a nice combination. Catch Wrestler backs away looking to recover.
Yukinobu bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Yamaoka Yukinobu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yukinobu misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Catch Wrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Yukinobu closes the distance and pushes Catch Wrestler back into the cage.
Yukinobu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Yukinobu throws a looping overhand right but Catch Wrestler ducks down to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Catch Wrestler 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Yukinobu fails to land the takedown.
Yukinobu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A solid body kick from Yukinobu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catch Wrestler takes one on the button.
Catch Wrestler takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Catch Wrestler walks into a stiff left hand from Yukinobu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler moves away from the strike by Yukinobu.
Good exchange - Yukinobu coming out on top.
Yukinobu closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Yukinobu is trying to control. Catch Wrestler wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Yukinobu stalling away here and it's allowed Catch Wrestler to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Catch Wrestler had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Yukinobu defends it easily.
Yukinobu with a nice head shot there.
Yukinobu trying to control the position from guard on top but Catch Wrestler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Yukinobu gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yukinobu wants to control from the top but Catch Wrestler keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Catch Wrestler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Yukinobu controls the pace.
Catch Wrestler is adopting a defensive guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Catch Wrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Yukinobu was covering up waiting for the punch and Catch Wrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Bjj Catch Wrestler overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Yukinobu seems keen to control Catch Wrestler's posture.
Yukinobu is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Catch Wrestler is controlling him.
Yukinobu is trying to control the position but Catch Wrestler postures up.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Yukinobu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Catch Wrestler being controlled here momentarily.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Yukinobu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Catch Wrestler gets a takedown into half guard.
Yukinobu has one foot on Catch Wrestler's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler keeps the fight on the outside.
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!
Catch Wrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yamaoka Yukinobu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Catch Wrestler is looking to clinch but Yukinobu is avoiding it.
Yukinobu is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Catch Wrestler gets caught napping as Yukinobu dives in and scores a takedown. Catch Wrestler manages to retain guard.
Catch Wrestler pushes Yukinobu off and scrambles back to his feet.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Yukinobu. Catch Wrestler shrugs it off though.
Yukinobu scores with the left hand. Catch Wrestler knows he should have avoided that one.
Catch Wrestler lands a two punch combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Catch Wrestler takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Catch Wrestler looking to score a takedown here. Yukinobu is defending well but Catch Wrestler drives through and ends up in Yukinobu's guard.
Catch Wrestler prevents Yukinobu from getting back to his feet.
Catch Wrestler postures up in Yukinobu's guard and throws a big left but Yukinobu blocks it.
Catch Wrestler with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler trying to control the position from guard on top but Yukinobu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yukinobu is on top in guard.
Catch Wrestler looking for a sweep. Not yet Catch Wrestler, not yet.
Catch Wrestler trying to keep a closed guard but Yukinobu is proving a slippery customer.
Yukinobu keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Catch Wrestler's head.
Yukinobu avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Yukinobu throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler controls Yukinobu momentarily but Yukinobu frees himself.
Catch Wrestler is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Catch Wrestler looking to control.
Catch Wrestler is looking for a triangle but Yukinobu pushes his legs off easily.
Yukinobu in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yukinobu keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
No luck for Catch Wrestler with that takedown attempt.
Catch Wrestler will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Yukinobu closes the distance and pushes Catch Wrestler back into the cage.
Catch Wrestler throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yukinobus head.
Yukinobu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yukinobu breaks the clinch.
Yukinobu has closed the distance and engaged Catch Wrestler in a clinch.
Yukinobu tries to circle away but Catch Wrestler has him pinned against the cage.
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yukinobu has Catch Wrestler up against the cage in a clinch.
Catch Wrestler lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Yukinobu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Catch Wrestler misses with the combination.
And Yukinobu tries to counter it with a takedown but Catch Wrestler pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Catch Wrestler takes one on the button.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Catch Wrestler fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bjj Catch Wrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Catch Wrestler's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Yukinobu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Catch Wrestler scrambles back to his feet.
Yukinobu connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Catch Wrestler's hands.
Catch Wrestler misses with a looping right.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Yukinobu.
Yukinobu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Yukinobu clinches with his opponent.
Catch Wrestler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Yukinobu blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yukinobu is trying to force a seperation but Catch Wrestler has the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yamaoka Yukinobu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Yukinobu has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yamaoka Yukinobu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Henry Lancaster (ranked 557 p4p, 857 weight class) and Salyn Sarethi (ranked 81 p4p, 121 weight class). Sarethi has chosen Blue Ice as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Salyn Sarethi was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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World class boxer
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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 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Henry Lancaster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Salyn Sarethi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left lands for Sarethi.
Sarethi lands the left hand.
Sarethi moves out of range as Lancaster strikes.
Sarethi 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.
Lancaster moves away from the strike by Sarethi.
Sarethi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good shot there by Sarethi.
Sarethi throws out a powerful jab.
Sarethi pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Sarethi throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Lancaster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Sarethi fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lancaster swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Sarethi. Lancaster does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sarethi scores with a hook to the body. Lancaster takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Sarethi misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Lancaster wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sarethi slips a straight right by Lancaster.
Lancaster takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Sarethi throws a jab but it's blocked by Lancaster.
A jab from Lancaster misses.
Sarethi looks to land a right hand but Lancaster moved out of range.
Lancaster on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Lancaster takes one to the side of the head.
Sarethi missing with a left hand there. Lancaster was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lancaster 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.
Sarethi misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Lancaster.
Lancaster lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Sarethi connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Lancaster.
Lancaster walks into a jab.
Lancaster swings widly with a right hand
and Sarethi counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Sarethi misses.
Lancaster steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sarethi.
Sarethi cracks Lancaster with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lancaster drops his hands momentarily and Sarethi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Lancaster slips under a jab.
Lancaster throwing a counter right hand but Sarethi manages to avoid it.
Lancaster misses with a right hand
and Sarethi counters with a body kick.
Sarethi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Lancaster counters with a one-two to the body.
Lancaster lands a left and a right that send Sarethi crashing to the mat, dazed. Lancaster thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Sarethi is rocked!
It looks like Salyn Sarethi has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice shot lands for Sarethi.
Sarethi is still on wobbly legs! Can Lancaster finish him?
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Sarethi.
 Lancaster is rocked!
Lancaster lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Sarethi - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Lancaster!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Lancaster!
A relieved looking Henry Lancaster thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jay Simon (ranked 588 p4p, 969 weight class) and Vinnie Pellegrini (ranked 91 p4p, 142 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jay Simon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Vinnie Pellegrini!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simon ducks under a wild hook from Pellegrini.
Simon scores with a jab to the head.
Simon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pellegrini.
Pellegrini feints a counter leg kick.
Pellegrini pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Simon gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Simon misses with a straight right.
Pellegrini tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Simon is able to avoid easily.
Pellegrini stuffs the takedown attempt from Simon. Simon gets slowly back to his feet.
Pellegrini walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pellegrini works Simon's body with a nice hook.
Simon fails to land the takedown.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pellegrini tries to land a leg kick but Simon saw it coming and moves away.
Pellegrini throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Simon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pellegrini moves away.
Simon tries for a takedown but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Pellegrini.
Simon with a jab.
We've been informed that Pellegrini 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.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini scores with a shot to the body.
Simon shoots in and bounces Pellegrini off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Pellegrini looking to hit a scissor sweep but Simon is one step ahead there.
Pellegrini keeping full guard, as Simon tries to pass.
Simon is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to control from the top but Pellegrini keeps moving.
Simon tries to free his leg and advance position but Pellegrini is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Simon drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Pellegrini dives on top into guard.
Simon is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Simon looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pellegrini is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pellegrini passes into side control.
Simon is looking to regain half guard here but Pellegrini keeps moving and retains side control.
Pellegrini stands up and we're back to a striking position.
No joy there for Pellegrini, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Simon tests Pellegrini's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Simon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pellegrini.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Simon. That snapped Pellegrini's head back.
Simon throws the left hand but Pellegrini avoids the punch easily.
Pellegrini plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Simon closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Simon prevents Pellegrini from standing back up.
Simon seems to be looking for submissions.
Simon is looking to stall here but Pellegrini recovers full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Vinnie Pellegrini will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Simon looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Simon trying to control the position from guard on top but Pellegrini is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Simon has gone for a leg lock! Pellegrini slips out almost immediately though and dives into Simon's guard.
Simon is trying to control the position from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pellegrini would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Simon looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Pellegrini passes into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon is trying to get back to half guard.
Pellegrini stands up.
Simon takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Vinnie Pellegrini is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pellegrini tried to score with a low kick but Simon checks it.
A leg kick checked by Simon.
Simon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Pellegrini counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Simon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pellegrini manages to avoid it.
Pellegrini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Pellegrini throws a leg kick but Simon moved away.
Simon looks to land a left hand but Pellegrini moved out of range nicely.
Pellegrini throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simon connects with a jab.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Pellegrini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pellegrini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pellegrini throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Simon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Pellegrini is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Pellegrini's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pellegrini ducks under a wild hook from Simon.
Simon misses with a takedown attempt
and Pellegrini makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jay Simon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simon swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Pellegrini.
Simon dives in for a single leg takedown but Pellegrini sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Pellegrini only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Simon has Pellegrini pressed against the cage, preventing Pellegrini from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Pellegrini breaks the clinch.
Pellegrini lands a right hook to the body.
It looks like Simon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Simon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pellegrini misses with a straight right.
Pellegrini moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Pellegrini throws a body shot but no joy.
Pellegrini fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Simon is out of range.
Pellegrini staying out of range there.
Pellegrini uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Pellegrini. That's going to slow Simon down.
Good leg kick by Pellegrini.
Simon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A low kick from Pellegrini is predictable there
and Simon counters with a nice double leg into side control. Pellegrini won't be happy with that.
Simon tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Simon thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Pellegrini wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Simon trying to control the action but Pellegrini is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simon wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Pellegrini, who protects the arm well.
Simon controlling the position from side mount.
Simon goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Pellegrini rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Simon's guard! Nice work there by Pellegrini!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinnie Pellegrini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Simon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Simon swings for the body but Pellegrini moves out of range.
Simon shoots in but Pellegrini avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Simon throws a looping overhand right but Pellegrini ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simon. Pellegrini does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellegrini paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Simon throws a lazy right hand but Pellegrini sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Simon bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pellegrini's head backwards.
Pellegrini throws a right hand that Simon ducks under and follows up with a left that Simon also avoids with ease.
Simon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Simon darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Simon as he checks the leg kick.
Simon staying out of range there.
Simon moves into range and connects with a jab.
Nice defenses there by Simon.
Pellegrini fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Simon has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Simon connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Pellegrini. Simon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pellegrini misses with a body shot.
Pellegrini clobbers Simon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Simon scores with the left hand. Pellegrini knows he should have avoided that one.
Pellegrini swings for the body but Simon moves out of range.
Simon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pellegrini bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Simon misses with a hook
and Simon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Simon scores with a jab to the jaw.
Simon slips under a jab from Pellegrini.
Simon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Simon showed some decent athleticism there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Simon is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Pellegrini reverses the position - he's now on top in Simon's guard.
Simon has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pellegrini should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Simon has tightened it up now! Pellegrini should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jay Simon!
A victorious Jay Simon thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Tavares (ranked 236 p4p, 254 weight class) and Juanito Escobar (ranked 34 p4p, 37 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Manny Tavares!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Juanito Escobar!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Escobar misses with the body kick
and Tavares cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tavares misses with a body shot.
Escobar slips under a jab from Tavares.
Tavares looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Escobar with a poor takedown
and Tavares counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Escobar changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Tavares takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Tavares lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Escobar shoots in but Tavares avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Escobar lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tavares has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Escobar.
Tavares misses with a wild body shot.
Escobar takes one to the side of the head.
Nice shot lands for Escobar.
Tavares lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tavares throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Escobar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Escobar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tavares.
Tavares takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar cracks Tavares with an open hand slap.
Escobar uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tavares.
Manny Tavares is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Escobar chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Escobar jabs Tavares right on the nose. Tavares blinks but takes it well.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Escobar tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares moves out of range as Escobar strikes.
Escobar wants to clinch but Tavares slips to the side
and Tavares counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Tavares looks to land a left hand but Escobar moved out of range nicely.
Escobar slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Escobar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tavares swivels and escapes.
Manny Tavares has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Juanito Escobar.
Tavares moves out of range of the body kick from Escobar.
Escobar throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Tavares misses its intended target.
Tavares lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice defenses there by Escobar.
Escobar changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Escobar misses with a body kick.
Tavares misses with a straight right.
And Escobar tries to counter it with a takedown but Tavares pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares stuffs the takedown.
Tavares takes a swing at Escobar's ribcage but misses.
Escobar scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Escobar displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tavares throws out the jab.
Tavares throws the left hand but Escobar avoids the punch easily.
Escobar cracks Tavares with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Escobar has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tavares takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tavares waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Escobar.
Tavares blocks a head kick by Escobar.
Escobar darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nice body punch from Escobar.
Escobar slips a straight right by Tavares.
Tavares slaps away a takedown attempt from Escobar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Tavares looks to throw the jab but Escobar is out of range.
Tavares looks to land a combination but Escobar avoids it well.
A lazy left from Escobar finds it's target.
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Escobar shoots in and drives through. Tavares sprawls well.
Tavares misses with a hook. Escobar ducked under it nicely.
Escobar swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavares ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Escobar moves away.
Tavares throws a lazy right hand but Escobar sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tavares walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big right from Tavares misses.
Tavares is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Escobar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares tries to bench press Escobar off him but Escobar keeps the position.
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tavares haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Escobar is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Tavares has escaped the position, nice work there.
Escobar tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Tavares knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Escobar on the ground.
Tavares gets back to half guard.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tavares is trying to control but can't.
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 Manny Tavares will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Escobar fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tavares misses with a series of wild punches.
Tavares jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tavares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Escobar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Escobar's corner calls for a 1-2. Escobar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Escobar changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Tavares looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Tavares tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Escobar is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Tavares is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tavares is trying to escape the position but Escobar is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tavares is not content to let Escobar control the position.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Escobar tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's two 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.
Tavares keeps Escobar under control for a moment.
Tavares tries to improve position but can't.
Escobar is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Tavares looks calm but he's in trouble here. Escobar gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Tavares is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Escobar lets go of the hold and Tavares can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Juanito Escobar!
After winning the bout, Juanito Escobar 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 75 p4p, 173 weight class) and Evan Duvernay (ranked 7 p4p, 18 weight class). Duvernay is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Le Vent Nous Portera. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Evan Duvernay!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duvernay throws out a loose jab but Dixon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Duvernay loads up on a big right hand but Dixon slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Duvernay.
Duvernay throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dixon counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Duvernay working a defensive guard here.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Duvernay is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Duvernay manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Duvernay's guard.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duvernay's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Duvernay is defending well.
Duvernay is positioning himself well to prevent Dixon advancing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dixon is stalling here. Duvernay is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Dixon seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Duvernay has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
Dixon tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Duvernay trying to control the action but Dixon is working from the bottom.
Dixon struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Duvernay passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dixon!
Duvernay stands up from the dominant position. He obviously fancies his chances standing.
Dixon fails to land the takedown.
Duvernay throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Duvernay sprawls and moves away.
Dixon slips a straight right by Duvernay.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duvernay misses with a hook.
Duvernay misses with a straight right.
Duvernay uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dixon has time to react.
Evan Duvernay is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Duvernay lands a nice looking body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dixon.
Dixon drops his hands momentarily and Duvernay takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Dixon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. Duvernay does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon avoids the head kick by Duvernay.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Duvernay is quick to defend against it.
Duvernay fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dixon.
Dixon drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Duvernay is keeping the position for now.
Dixon stopping the sweep attempt from Duvernay.
Duvernay is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dixon is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Duvernay wants to get back to full guard.
Duvernay is still trying to improve position.
Duvernay desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Dixon is thwarting Duvernay's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A slow jab from Duvernay misses its intended target.
Nice shot by Duvernay.
Duvernay misses the jab.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Duvernay attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Duvernay misses with an uppercut.
Duvernay throws a right hand that misses
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dixon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Darren Dixon overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duvernay keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Duvernay swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dixon passes Duvernay's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Dixon wants to take a breather but Duvernay is having none of it.
Dixon works his foot free and advances to mount.
Duvernay regains half guard.
Dixon trying to pass the guard but Duvernay defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is refusing to be controlled, as Dixon sits in half guard.
Dixon seems to be looking for submissions.
Duvernay is staying active underneath Dixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Dixon is trying to work for a kimura but Duvernay is defending well.
Duvernay is controlling Dixon's trapped leg to prevent Dixon from advancing to side control.
Dixon takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dixon wants to advance to full mount but Duvernay doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Dixon sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Duvernay's guard.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Duvernay is defending it quite comfortably.
Duvernay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dixon is on him like a limpet, forcing Duvernay back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Duvernay clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Dixon controlling well, preventing Duvernay from escaping the position.
Dixon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon has got his arm under Duvernay's chin working for the choke has he got it? It looks pretty tight! Oh! Duvernay has spun round into Dixon's guard beautifully! Well done that man!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duvernay stands up and waves to Dixon to follow him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Evan Duvernay will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Duvernay pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Duvernay has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dixon scores with a jab. Duvernay acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dixon on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Duvernay works the jab nicely.
Dixon takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dixon ducks under a wild hook from Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a looping left.
Duvernay lunges at Dixon with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dixon's hand.
Duvernay stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duvernay connects with a nice looking jab.
A left lands for Duvernay.
Duvernay misses with a hook
and Dixon counters with a single leg into guard. Duvernay didn't expect that.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Dixon manages to pass to side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon is pressing down on Duvernay's thigh, looking to free his foot. Duvernay is holding on for now.
Duvernay is trying to control but can't.
Dixon is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Duvernay doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dixon.
Duvernay tries to roll over but Dixon keeps him under control.
Dixon is working for a kimura but Duvernay is defending it quite comfortably.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Duvernay makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Duvernay.
Dixon wants to control from the top but Duvernay keeps moving.
Dixon is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon has gone for a leg lock! Duvernay slips out almost immediately though and dives into Dixon's guard.
Dixon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Duvernay won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon keeping moving, preventing Duvernay from controlling successfully.
Dixon has a closed guard, preventing Duvernay from standing up.
Dixon had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Duvernay defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Dixon is trying to keep Duvernay in close.
Dixon seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dixon throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Duvernay escapes and throws Dixon's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Duvernay controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is not content to let Duvernay control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay really dominated that round.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Duvernay misses with a looping right.
Nice shot lands for Duvernay.
Duvernay fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dixon manages to avoid it.
Duvernay throws an overhand right that lands on Dixon's shoulder, as Dixon tries to avoid the shot.
Duvernay scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dixon moves out of range of the leg kick from Duvernay.
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Dixon closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Duvernay's guard.
Dixon prevents Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Dixon looking to sit in guard and control but Duvernay gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Duvernay slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dixon looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dixon is looking for a triangle but Duvernay pushes his legs off easily.
Duvernay is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duvernay won't allow Dixon to sweep him here.
Dixon looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Duvernay tries to stand but Dixon is controlling from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Duvernay tries to free his leg and advance position but Dixon is retaining full guard.
Dixon has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Duvernay has passed into side control.
Dixon is looking to regain half guard here but Duvernay keeps moving and retains side control.
Dixon manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duvernay keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon stops Duvernay from getting back to his feet.
Dixon wants to control but Duvernay is keeping him busy.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet.
Duvernay won't allow Dixon to pass to mount.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Duvernay keeps working.
Duvernay has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Dixon is on him like a limpet, forcing Duvernay back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon tightens his grip and picks Duvernay up, before dumping him to the ground. Duvernay manages to land in guard.
Duvernay is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Dixon presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Duvernay wants to break the clinch but can't.
Duvernay breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dixon on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Donk. Duvernay catches Dixon right on the button with a cross.
Dixon on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Duvernay. Duvernay obviously looking to wear him down.
Dixon takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Duvernay lands a jab.
Duvernay blocks a jab.
Duvernay stuns Dixon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Evan Duvernay seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Duvernay throws a big shot that misses.
Dixon checks the leg kick.
Dixon half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Evan Duvernay dominated that fourth round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Duvernay misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Duvernay feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dixons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Dixon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Duvernay connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dixon. Dixon circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Duvernay sprawls well. Duvernay wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Dixon gets slowly back to his feet.
Duvernay gets off balance looking for a body kick
so Dixon counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Duvernay is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dixon slips nicely into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duvernay preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Duvernay wants to get back to his feet.
Dixon passes to full mount!
Dixon takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Duvernay showing good submission defense here.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Evan Duvernay is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is trying to break free.
Dixon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Dixon missing with strikes.
Dixon is persistently looking for the submission but Duvernay is defending it well.
Duvernay trying to control but not successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon controlling well, preventing Duvernay from escaping the position.
Dixon is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
I really don't envy Duvernay right now.
Duvernay looking very determined here, making life difficult for Dixon.
Dixon working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
Duvernay prevents Dixon from getting a body triangle.
Dixon patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duvernay is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Duvernay defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Dixon's arms.
Dixon is hanging on to Duvernay's back as he tries to escape.
Dixon is looking for the choke from the back position but Duvernay is controlling his hands well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon has the hooks in. Duvernay is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Dixon is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darren Dixon showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Duvernay has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 46:49
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 46:49
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Evan Duvernay!
During a confident post fight interview, Evan Duvernay thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 79 p4p, 55 weight class) and Ryoto Takahashi (ranked 17 p4p, 13 weight class). Takahashi has chosen SMOKING & THINKING as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 31 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryoto Takahashi!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takahashi connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Takahashi moves in looking to clinch but Graves pushes him off.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Ryoto Takahashi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takahashi loads up on a big right hand but Graves slips the punch.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takahashi 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.
Takahashi missing with a left hand there. Graves was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Graves half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Takahashi throws a looping overhand right but Graves ducks down to avoid it.
Graves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tōshi in the buildup to the fight.
Graves on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Takahashi thows a body kick. Graves tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Takahashi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves misses with a takedown attempt
and Graves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Ernest Graves has been cut.
Takahashi misses with a left hand
so Graves counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Takahashi is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves trying to control the position from guard on top but Takahashi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Graves throwing strikes from guard but Takahashi blocks nicely.
Graves 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.
Takahashi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
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.
Takahashi keeping full guard, as Graves tries to pass.
Takahashi working a defensive guard here.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Takahashi lands with a thumping leg kick.
Takahashi throws the left hand but Graves avoids the punch easily.
Takahashi doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Graves fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Takahashi, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi digs a right hand underneath Graves's ribcage. Graves let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Takahashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Graves is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Graves goes for a takedown in the clinch but Takahashi prevents it.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Takahashi blocking some punches.
Takahashi tries to throw a body punch but Graves avoids it by throwing Takahashi back against the cage.
Graves works on Takahashi's body with a couple of short punches.
Graves will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Takahashi up against the cage.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Graves stalling.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Takahashi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takahashi pushes Graves back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Graves lands with a left to the head.
Graves blocks a body shot from Takahashi.
Graves has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Takahashi avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Graves wants a takedown but no success here.
Graves taking a breather.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Graves dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Takahashi tries to work over Graves's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Graves goes for a takedown attempt but Takahashi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Takahashi connects with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ryoto Takahashi will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ernest Graves's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Takahashi turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Takahashi lands with a shot to the body.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Takahashi closes the distance and pushes Graves back into the cage.
Graves lands a right hand.
Takahashi misses with a body punch.
Graves tries a body shot but Takahashi blocks it.
Takahashi lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Takahashi lands with a left to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
Graves wants a takedown but no success here.
Takahashi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves is stalling here.
Graves is trying to drag Takahashi to the mat but Takahashi just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi lands a right hand.
Graves blocking some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Takahashi tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takahashi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Takahashi misses with a punch to the body.
Takahashi struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Takahashi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves wants to stall.
A head punch on the inside from Graves fails to land.
Graves looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ernest Graves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short right from Takahashi on the inside.
Graves's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi working aggressively here.
Takahashi gets through Graves's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takahashi's elbow.
Takahashi works on Graves's body with a couple of short punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Takahashi prevents a body shot from Graves.
Takahashi lands a nice uppercut.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves lands a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi scores with a shot to the side of Graves's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Takahashi swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Takahashi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Takahashi throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gravess head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is working Takahashi over against the cage.
Graves tries to work over Takahashi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves fails to pull guard.
Takahashi is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Takahashi lands with a short shot to the head.
Takahashi is working Graves over against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Takahashi fails to land.
A short uppercut from Takahashi.
Takahashi throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Takahashi tries a body shot but Graves blocks it.
Graves pushes Takahashi back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Graves lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Takahashi.
Graves tries to throw a body punch but Takahashi avoids it by throwing Graves back against the cage.
Graves drops down looking for an ankle pick but Takahashi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Nice cross by Takahashi.
Graves is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Takahashi pushes Graves away with a front kick.
Oh Graves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Takahashi cracks Graves with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Graves falls to his knees and Takahashi doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ryoto Takahashi!
Ryoto Takahashi seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cedric De Boise (ranked 33 p4p, 106 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 4 p4p, 18 weight class). De Boise kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Do Your Thing. Bigg has chosen Rocky Top as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Cedric De Boise!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Bigg throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and De Boise counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Bigg.
De Boise throws a head kick but Bigg moves out of range.
De Boise throws a solid leg kick but Bigg takes the impact on his shin and smiles at De Boise.
Bigg throws the left hand but De Boise avoids the punch easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from De Boise. Bigg does a little dance to reset his feet.
De Boise tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bigg was well out of range. Poor timing from De Boise.
Bigg misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and De Boise cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bigg throws a head kick that misses.
De Boise throws a lazy body kick
and Bigg counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boise lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A head kick misses from Bigg.
De Boise lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bigg at a distance.
De Boise ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
De Boise lands a jab to the head.
Bigg feints and then cracks De Boise's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow De Boise down.
Bigg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
De Boise swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
De Boise misses with a straight right.
The fighters circling - Bigg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
De Boise throws an overhand right that lands on Bigg's shoulder, as Bigg tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg avoids a kick to the body.
Bigg slips a straight right by De Boise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from De Boise.
De Boise fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bigg manages to avoid it.
Bigg circles away from the clinch attempt.
De Boise swings widly with a right hand
and Bigg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
De Boise misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bigg.
Bigg delivers a nice body kick.
Bigg bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of De Boise's head.
Bigg looks to throw the jab but De Boise is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from De Boise misses.
De Boise throws a shot from downtown. Bigg moves away and avoids it.
De Boise looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
De Boise buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
De Boise on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A slow jab from De Boise misses its intended target.
De Boise takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bigg tries to land a front kick but De Boise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bigg lands a front kick.
De Boise is breathing heavily.
Bigg lands a slapping body shot.
De Boise sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Boise moves out of range of the body kick.
De Boise has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Bigg.
Bigg throws a body punch but De Boise moves out of range.
Crusty Bigg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
De Boise walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Bigg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
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!
De Boise keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
De Boise swings and misses with a hook to the body.
De Boise misses with a kick to the body
and Bigg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bigg throws a right and a left that both miss.
A good leg kick by De Boise.
A telegraphed right hand from De Boise misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bigg! But no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Crusty Bigg will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
De Boise comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bigg tries to land a front kick but De Boise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bigg.
Bigg misses with a hook
and De Boise counters with an inside leg kick.
De Boise keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bigg.
De Boise looks to throw the jab but Bigg is out of range.
Bigg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Boise was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De Boise throws a head kick that Bigg semi-blocks.
Bigg misses the shot to the body.
Bigg throws a poor cross that misses
and De Boise counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Boise lands a jab to the nose.
De Boise moves into range and connects with a jab.
De Boise fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bigg has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Bigg goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Decent striking displayed by Bigg there.
Bigg swings for the body but De Boise moves out of range.
De Boise scores with a hook to the body. Bigg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
De Boise throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
De Boise moves away from the strike by Bigg.
Bigg misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
De Boise appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bigg throws an overhand right that lands on De Boise's shoulder, as De Boise tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Bigg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Boise. De Boise obviously looking to wear him down.
De Boise lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Cedric De Boise is winning the standup battle so far.
De Boise throws a predictable looking body shot
and Bigg makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
De Boise moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
De Boise feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bigg takes a swing at De Boise's ribcage but misses.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
Bigg looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
An attempted straight right counter from De Boise misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De Boise misses with a low kick.
De Boise tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bigg throws a combination. De Boise tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Bigg tries to land a front kick but De Boise steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bigg misses with a body shot.
Bigg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping De Boise at a distance.
De Boise looks for the body kick but Bigg saw that one coming.
De Boise throws a jab when Bigg was well out of range.
De Boise looks to land a right hand but Bigg moved out of range.
Bigg throws the kick towards the body but De Boise avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Bigg.
De Boise misses with an uppercut
and Bigg counters with a stiff right hand.
De Boise 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.
Bigg tries a quick counter leg kick but De Boise is wise to it.
Bigg throws a combination that misses
and De Boise counters with a nice body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
De Boise lands a slapping body shot.
A lazy body kick from De Boise
and Bigg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
De Boise throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bigg counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A nice leg kick from Bigg, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bigg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. De Boise doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crusty Bigg showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
De Boise throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Boise throws a leg kick which misses Bigg's front leg but catches the back leg as Bigg tries to avoid it.
De Boise doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
De Boise scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A shot to the liver by Bigg. Beautiful body shot.
Bigg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bigg works the jab nicely.
That kick from Bigg tenderised De Boise's leg. De Boise is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck De Boise on the side of the head.
A low kick from De Boise is predictable there
and Bigg counters with a leg kick.
Bigg throws a quick head kick that skims the top of De Boise's head.
Bigg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but De Boise was well out of range. Poor timing from Bigg.
Bigg has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Bigg lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
De Boise moves out of range of the body kick.
De Boise rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bigg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bigg on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by De Boise. De Boise obviously looking to wear him down.
Bigg lands a leg kick that knocks De Boise off balance momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg throws a nice inside leg kick.
De Boise takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by De Boise.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bigg throws a looping overhand right but De Boise ducks down to avoid it.
Bigg lands a big head kick that sends De Boise to the canvas! Bigg follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crusty Bigg!
Crusty Bigg thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Randleman (ranked 11 p4p, 35 weight class) and Joe Dinapoli (ranked 3 p4p, 7 weight class). Randleman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Bloodhound Gang - Bad Touch. Joe Dinapoli acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Randy Randleman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randleman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Randleman. Dinapoli does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randleman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
A slow jab from Dinapoli misses its intended target.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman jabs Dinapoli right on the nose. Dinapoli blinks but takes it well.
Dinapoli throws a shot from downtown. Randleman moves away and avoids it.
Dinapoli misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Randleman's head backwards.
Dinapoli ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randleman lands a two punch combo.
Dinapoli throws the kick towards the body but Randleman avoids it.
Randleman comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dinapoli throws a body punch but Randleman moves out of range.
Dinapoli throws a lazy uppercut
and Randleman counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dinapoli misses with a left hand
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A good leg kick by Randleman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a hook
and Randleman makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Randleman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dinapoli throws out the jab.
A lazy body kick from Dinapoli
enabling Randleman to counter with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli throws a right hand that misses
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Randleman defending well as Dinapoli loads up on a big left hand.
Randleman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dinapoli.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Randleman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dinapoli misses with a hook. Randleman ducked under it nicely.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Randleman misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Dinapoli was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Dinapoli lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Randleman thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Randleman lands a nice shot to the body.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman throws a big shot that misses.
Randleman checks a low kick from Dinapoli.
Randleman takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dinapoli misses with a lunging right hand
and Randleman counters with an outside leg kick.
Dinapoli lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Randleman throwing a counter right hand but Dinapoli manages to avoid it.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dinapoli misses with a straight left.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
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 Randy Randleman will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Dinapoli scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dinapoli ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dinapoli throws a solid leg kick but Randleman takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Dinapoli.
A leg kick checked by Randleman.
Randleman swings away with a leg kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Randleman looks to land a body kick but Dinapoli moved away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
A nice leg kick from Randleman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinapoli tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Randleman is able to avoid easily.
Randleman with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Dinapoli uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randleman.
Randleman misses with a hook
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Randleman counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dinapoli throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
Nice jab there from Dinapoli.
A jab from Dinapoli misses.
Dinapoli tries a head kick but it misses.
Randleman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Randleman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randleman thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dinapoli if he has to take too many more of those.
Dinapoli tries to score with a low kick but Randleman moves his leg out of the way.
Randleman with the inside leg kick.
Dinapoli throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli loads up on a big right hand but Randleman slips the punch.
A counter left hand to the body from Randleman misses its target.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli misses with a looping left.
Randleman appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dinapoli with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Randleman connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dinapoli's hands.
Dinapoli lands a nice shot that snaps Randleman's head back.
A swing and a miss from Randleman.
Dinapoli throws a jab when Randleman was well out of range.
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
An attempted straight right counter from Randleman misses the target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Randleman ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Randleman scores with a leg kick.
Randleman throws a leg kick which misses Dinapoli's front leg but catches the back leg as Dinapoli tries to avoid it.
Dinapoli's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli with a hook.
Dinapoli takes a kick to the side of the head.
Donk. Dinapoli catches Randleman right on the button with a cross.
Randleman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Randleman takes one to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Randleman moves away from the strike by Dinapoli.
Dinapoli throws the left hand but Randleman avoids the punch easily.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinapoli blocks the leg kick.
Dinapoli flicks out a counter leg kick but Randleman steps away.
Randleman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dinapoli throws a big shot that misses.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randleman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randleman lands a leg kick that knocks Dinapoli off balance momentarily.
Dinapoli lands a body shot.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Randleman makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Dinapoli really felt that one!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Randleman's shoulder, as Randleman tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Randleman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli looks to land a right hand but Randleman moved out of range.
Dinapoli throws a push kick but Randleman slaps the foot to one side.
Randleman misses with an uppercut. Dinapoli saw that one coming.
Randleman slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Randleman misses with a body shot.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Dinapoli cracks Randleman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice defenses there by Randleman.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli tries to land a body kick
and Randleman counters with a stiff right hand.
Dinapoli takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dinapoli catches Randleman with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Randleman slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Randleman looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Randleman.
Randleman scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dinapoli throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Randleman feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman tries to land a body kick
and Randleman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman misses with a hook. Dinapoli ducked under it nicely.
Dinapoli rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dinapoli takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dinapoli throws a head kick that half lands.
Randleman connects with an inside leg kick.
Dinapoli thuds a left hand into Randleman's body.
Dinapoli digs a good hook to Randleman's body.
Dinapoli misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Dinapoli avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randleman has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dinapoli finds it's way round the side to connect with Randleman's head.
Dinapoli scores with a nice strike.
A big right from Dinapoli misses.
It looked like Randleman wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dinapoli, as that shot connected.
Randleman lands a jab.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli misses the jab.
Dinapoli is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randleman.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Randleman bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Randleman throws a lazy uppercut
and Dinapoli cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli misses with a hook.
It appears Randleman was looking to counter with a kick there.
Dinapoli pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dinapoli throws out a loose jab but Randleman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dinapoli takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dinapoli attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dinapoli avoids the body shot from Randleman.
Randleman slips a jab from Dinapoli.
A little feinted left hand from Randleman on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinapoli misses with a body shot
and Randleman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dinapoli throws a lazy right hand but Randleman sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randleman's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Dinapoli scoring well with a low kick there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dinapoli.
Dinapoli takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dinapoli with a nice cross.
Randleman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Dinapoli. Dinapoli obviously looking to wear him down.
Randleman works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Randleman throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Dinapoli counters with a straight right hand.
Dinapoli misses with a leg kick
and Randleman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dinapoli is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dinapoli throws an off balance right hand
and Randleman counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Dinapoli is still on wobbly legs! Can Randleman finish him?
Dinapoli is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
Randleman throws a shot to the body.
Dinapoli seems to have recovered his senses.
Dinapoli looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Randleman connects with a crisp jab.
Dinapoli misses with an uppercut.
Dinapoli misses with a straight right.
Randleman is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randleman cracks Dinapoli with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Randy Randleman!
Randy Randleman retains his light heavyweight title!
Randy Randleman bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.
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