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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ezio Bonzela Franco (ranked 2840 p4p, 3055 weight class) and Jerome Steel (ranked 109 p4p, 139 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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196 cm
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30 - 35 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
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Good wrestler
Good low kicks
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezio Bonzela Franco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 35 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jerome Steel!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Summer Carpenter and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Steel is refusing to be controlled, as Bonzela Franco sits in half guard.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonzela Franco.
Steel is concentrating on defense, preventing Bonzela Franco from advancing position.
Steel avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bonzela Franco.
Steel trying to control but Bonzela Franco postures up.
Steel wants to get back to full guard.
Bonzela Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Steel desperately trying to maintain half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonzela Franco is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bonzela Franco not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel controlling the position for now.
Bonzela Franco trying to control from half guard but Steel is working away.
Bonzela Franco throwing shots but Steel is blocking nicely.
Steel is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bonzela Franco lands a nice short elbow.
Bonzela Franco throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Steel is trying to control but Bonzela Franco passes into side control!
Steel is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Bonzela Franco off and has taken his back!
Steel wants to control but Bonzela Franco manages to buck him off and is now in Steel's guard! Nice work there by Bonzela Franco!
Bonzela Franco lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Steel has control of Bonzela Franco's left arm, preventing Bonzela Franco from doing any damage.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Steel has his hands on Bonzela Franco's head, controlling the position.
Bonzela Franco postures up in Steel's guard and throws a big left but Steel blocks it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Steel looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Steel keeping full guard, as Bonzela Franco tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel 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.
Bonzela Franco pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Steel is keeping the position for now.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Steel holds on and takes a little breather.
Bonzela Franco trying to control the position from guard on top but Steel 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.
Jerome Steel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonzela Franco staying out of range there.
Bonzela Franco fails with the takedown.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Bonzela Franco gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Steel scores with a leg kick.
Bonzela Franco 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.
Steel throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bonzela Franco walks into a straight right hand from Steel.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Steel throws the kick towards the body but Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Steel misses with a hook. Bonzela Franco ducked under it nicely.
Steel with a hook.
 It looks like Ezio Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco dives in and grabs Steel's left leg, looking for a takedown. Steel pushes down on Bonzela Franco's head and hops out.
Steel lands a glancing blow to the side of Bonzela Franco's head.
Steel scores with a kick to the body.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jerome Steel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonzela Franco looks for a takedown but Steel sprawls well.
Bonzela Franco takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Steel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Steel is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Steel. Bonzela Franco does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Steel misses the shot to the body.
Bonzela Franco tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel manages to circle out of the way.
Steel's coach down at Punch Out Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Steel's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bonzela Franco uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Steel.
Bonzela Franco looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steel scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Steel scores with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
An attempted straight right counter from Bonzela Franco misses the target.
Bonzela Franco checks a leg kick.
A jab lands there for Steel.
Steel misses with an uppercut
and Bonzela Franco counters with an outside leg kick.
Steel throws a wild body kick that Bonzela Franco sees coming a mile off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Steel scores with a nice right hand.
Jerome Steel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonzela Franco takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bonzela Franco fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Steel displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Bonzela Franco.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel connects with a nice looking jab.
Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is getting worse.
Steel throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Bonzela Franco swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel throws a hook but Bonzela Franco avoids it easily.
Jerome Steel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonzela Franco looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Steel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Steel misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel connects with a body shot that sends Bonzela Franco's belly button to the back.
Ezio Bonzela Franco is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bonzela Franco takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Steel.
Bonzela Franco changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Steel throws out a leg kick but Bonzela Franco moves out of range and Steel only half commits.
Bonzela Franco lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Steel connects with the punch.
Steel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bonzela Franco drops down looking for a counter takedown but Steel sprawls and moves away.
Bonzela Franco ducks under a wild hook from Steel.
A shot to the body from Steel misses
and Bonzela Franco counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Bonzela Franco 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Steel looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bonzela Franco is one step ahead there.
Steel keeps trying to improve his position.
Bonzela Franco might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bonzela Franco content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bonzela Franco trying to control but Steel is working from the bottom.
Steel looking for a sweep. Not yet Steel, not yet.
Steel trying to keep a closed guard but Bonzela Franco is proving a slippery customer.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Steel wants to sweep but no luck.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
Bonzela Franco working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bonzela Franco being controlled here momentarily.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Good work by Bonzela Franco as he checks the leg kick.
Steel misses with a body shot.
Bonzela Franco closes the distance and clinches up with Steel, looking for a takedown. Bonzela Franco pushes Steel against the cage but Steel circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Steel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by Steel. Beautiful body shot.
Steel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Steel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Bonzela Franco checks the leg kick nicely there.
Steel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bonzela Franco.
Steel throws a lazy right hand but Bonzela Franco sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bonzela Franco slips a jab from Steel.
Nice defenses there by Bonzela Franco.
Steel missing with a left hand there. Bonzela Franco was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Steel.
Steel throws a looping overhand right but Bonzela Franco ducks down to avoid it.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Bonzela Franco moves out of range easily.
Bonzela Franco sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Steel digs a good body shot into Bonzela Franco's ribs.
Steel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bonzela Franco.
Steel smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel throws a sloppy head kick and Bonzela Franco moves out of range easily.
Steel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bonzela Franco keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel.
Bonzela Franco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel throws a body punch but Bonzela Franco moves out of range.
Steel avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bonzela Franco throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Steel's waist but Steel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Bonzela Franco off to one side.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Steel, as that shot connected.
The crowd cheers as Steel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bonzela Franco doesn't seem phased though.
Steel feints and then cracks Bonzela Franco's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bonzela Franco down.
Steel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bonzela Franco moves away.
Bonzela Franco shoots for a takedown but Steel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ezio Bonzela Franco. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Steel throws a low kick but Bonzela Franco avoids it.
Bonzela Franco shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel is pulling down on Bonzela Franco's head to control his posture.
Bonzela Franco postures up and lands a big shot to Steel's brow.
Steel wants to sweep here but Bonzela Franco controlling him for the moment.
Bonzela Franco wants to control from the top but Steel keeps moving.
Ezio Bonzela Franco overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonzela Franco preventing the sweep.
Steel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Steel is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Bonzela Franco postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Steel keeping moving, preventing Bonzela Franco from controlling successfully.
Bonzela Franco with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bonzela Franco stopping the sweep attempt from Steel.
Steel manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bonzela Franco manages to get himself to full guard.
Bonzela Franco has his hands on Steel's head, controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonzela Franco looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonzela Franco, not yet.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Steel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Steel missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bonzela Franco is looking to stand up but Steel isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonzela Franco looking to control.
Steel is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Steel landing with the ground and pound.
Jeez, Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ezio Bonzela Franco's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jerome Steel!
Our winner, Jerome Steel, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 2193 p4p, 2166 weight class) and Turner Meeks (ranked 254 p4p, 250 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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8 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Turner Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson is looking to break free of the clinch but Meeks has double underhooks.
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson tests Meeks's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gunnarsson clinches up against the cage.
Gunnarsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson can't break the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Gunnarsson breaks from the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson closes the distance and clinches.
Meeks lands an elbow just above Gunnarsson 's eye.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Gunnarsson lands with a good body shot.
Meeks forces Gunnarsson back against the cage and clinches.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunnarsson is trying to break the clinch but Meeks has him pressed against the cage.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Meeks moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
 It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Meeks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A left lands for Gunnarsson.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks clinches up with Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks moves into the clinch.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow but it misses.
Meeks looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch.
Gunnarsson scores with a body shot.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Gunnarsson circles away.
Gunnarsson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
The fight stays on the outside here - Meeks looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Meeks moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunnarsson effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meeks lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gunnarsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson swats away the attempt to clinch by Meeks.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Meeks tries to clinch up
and Gunnarsson counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Meeks!
Gunnarsson stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Meeks fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Gunnarsson attempts a counter takedown but Meeks avoids it well and moves away.
Meeks shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Meeks tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
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 Magnus Gunnarsson will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Gunnarsson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Meeks tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson dips to his left and cracks Meeks with an uppercut!
Meeks walks into a straight right hand from Gunnarsson.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunnarsson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Gunnarsson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gunnarsson counters with a shoot takedown. Meeks fights it but they end up in guard.
Gunnarsson decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Meeks wants to clinch
and Gunnarsson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Gunnarsson.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Meeks is working an open guard so Gunnarsson takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Meeks, pushing him back against the cage.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunnarsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Meeks is just out of range.
Meeks moves into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson can't find room to land a body shot as Meeks controls the action.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Gunnarsson's brow.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Gunnarsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meeks instigates a clinch.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Gunnarsson lands with a light punch inside.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Gunnarsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gunnarsson lands a leg kick that knocks Meeks off balance momentarily.
Gunnarsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Gunnarsson lands a really nice looking cross but Meeks seems unphased.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks has closed the distance and engaged Gunnarsson in a clinch.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunnarsson avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
Gunnarsson is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunnarsson leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Gunnarsson is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Meeks's head backwards.
Meeks takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Gunnarsson pushes him off.
Gunnarsson with a jab.
Meeks tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gunnarsson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meeks is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Meeks is looking to clinch.
Meeks is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice leg kick from Gunnarsson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Meeks wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson catches Meeks with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Meeks rushes Gunnarsson and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Gunnarsson manages to break the clinch.
Gunnarsson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Gunnarsson tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunnarsson tries to break free but Meeks pushes him back against the cage.
Gunnarsson pushes Meeks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 Meeks is rocked!
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short uppercut from Gunnarsson.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Gunnarsson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Meeks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Gunnarsson can pounce on him.
Meeks pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Gunnarsson is trying to maintain a safe position but Meeks gets an underhook and turns Gunnarsson into the cage.
A short left from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Meeks is still on wobbly legs! Can Gunnarsson finish him?
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks looks to clinch
and Gunnarsson counters with a big slam. Meeks looks out but Gunnarsson is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Meeks from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Magnus Gunnarsson!
Turner Meeks was interviewed post fight and said 'I blame the Ivermectin'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Malik El Shabazz (ranked 729 p4p, 1366 weight class) and Dougie McFistface (ranked 95 p4p, 186 weight class). McFistface has chosen Tiptoe Through The Tulips as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik El Shabazz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dougie McFistface!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, John Mangel and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shabazz clinches.
El Shabazz 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.
McFistface wants a takedown but no success here.
McFistface is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but El Shabazz is defending well.
McFistface jumps guard but El Shabazz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
McFistface told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Malik El Shabazz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dougie McFistface.
El Shabazz controlling the action here for a moment.
McFistface gets control of El Shabazz's arms and successfully pulls guard. McFistface will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
El Shabazz stopping the sweep attempt from McFistface.
McFistface keeping full guard, as El Shabazz tries to pass.
McFistface looking for a sweep. Not yet McFistface, not yet.
El Shabazz throws a strike but McFistface rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
El Shabazz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El Shabazz seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
McFistface working some strikes from top position.
McFistface gets to his feet - El Shabazz follows without any prompting.
El Shabazz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McFistface tries to land knees in the clinch but El Shabazz avoids the damage to the body.
El Shabazz blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
El Shabazz managing to block the knees to the body from McFistface.
McFistface landing knees to the body.
El Shabazz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McFistface is defending well for now.
El Shabazz manages to break the clinch.
McFistface takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
El Shabazz cracks McFistface with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
El Shabazz pushes McFistface up against the cage in a clinch.
McFistface has El Shabazz pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. McFistface pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending El Shabazz tumbling to the mat - McFistface dives into El Shabazz's guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now El Shabazz is on top in guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
El Shabazz tries to free his leg and advance position but McFistface is retaining full guard.
El Shabazz is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! McFistface is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! McFistface has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El Shabazz controls McFistface momentarily but McFistface frees himself.
McFistface working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McFistface is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but El Shabazz has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. McFistface is looking to defend but El Shabazz has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for McFistface! El Shabazz pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, McFistface taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Malik El Shabazz!
Malik El Shabazz decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lyke Tuytuhlz (ranked 1526 p4p, 852 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 206 p4p, 117 weight class). Tuytuhlz comes to the cage accompanied by Nas - N.Y. State of Mind. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lyke Tuytuhlz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 26 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Masvidal, pushing him back against the cage.
Tuytuhlz tries a body shot but Masvidal blocks it.
Tuytuhlz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice uppercut.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside.
Tuytuhlz lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
It looks like Nate Masvidal has been cut.
Masvidal is looking to take this one to the mat.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
A left hand lands to the body for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz scores with a shot to the side of Masvidal's head.
Tuytuhlz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Tuytuhlz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Tuytuhlz avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short right from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tuytuhlz has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} in the buildup to the fight.
Masvidal slips a jab and a cross from Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tuytuhlz connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Tuytuhlz cracks Masvidal with a right hand to the side of the head.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Tuytuhlz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masvidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Tuytuhlz walks away with a smile on his face. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Lyke Tuytuhlz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz moves into the clinch.
Tuytuhlz blocking some punches.
Tuytuhlz misses with a body punch.
Tuytuhlz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal throws out a counter right but Tuytuhlz avoids it with no problem.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tuytuhlz clinches up against the cage.
Nice body punch from Tuytuhlz - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Tuytuhlz - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tuytuhlz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz struggles to land a body shot inside as Masvidal controls his hands.
Tuytuhlz misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Tuytuhlz on the inside.
Masvidal is looking for a takedown.
Tuytuhlz lands with a left to the head.
Tuytuhlz breaks from the clinch.
Sloppy strikes from Masvidal. Those never looked like landing.
Tuytuhlz connects with a single shot there.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tuytuhlz fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Masvidal was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tuytuhlz just misses with a punch to the body.
Tuytuhlz misses with a few strikes there.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tuytuhlz darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tuytuhlz tries to clinch up.
Tuytuhlz connects with a good right hand that stumbles Masvidal. Masvidal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tuytuhlz swats away the attempt to clinch by Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masvidal manages to avoid it.
Masvidal tries to score with a low kick but Tuytuhlz moves his leg out of the way.
Tuytuhlz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masvidal.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tuytuhlz.
Tuytuhlz works over Masvidal's head and body with a nice combination.
Tuytuhlz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Masvidal.
Tuytuhlz lands a big uppercut and Masvidal crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Masvidal looks OK. Tuytuhlz waves Masvidal back to his feet!
Masvidal is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tuytuhlz misses the shot to the body.
Masvidal is still on wobbly legs! Can Tuytuhlz finish him?
Masvidal closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lyke Tuytuhlz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tuytuhlz slips a jab from Masvidal.
Masvidal seems to have recovered his senses.
Tuytuhlz takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Masvidal on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Tuytuhlz throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A jab from Tuytuhlz misses.
Tuytuhlz throws a lazy right hand but Masvidal sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tuytuhlz stuns Masvidal with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Masvidal throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Tuytuhlz's waist but Tuytuhlz gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Masvidal off to one side.
Tuytuhlz works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyke Tuytuhlz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nate Masvidal's cut.
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.
Masvidal throws a lazy uppercut
and Tuytuhlz counters with a crisp one two that drops Masvidal! Tuytuhlz thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Masvidal to his feet! Masvidal is in big trouble!
Tuytuhlz scores with a hook.
Masvidal keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tuytuhlz.
Lyke Tuytuhlz is winning the standup battle so far.
Tuytuhlz drops Masvidal with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Masvidal looks back up at him and smiles so Tuytuhlz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tuytuhlz misses with a lunging right hand
letting Masvidal counter with a right hand.
Masvidal tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tuytuhlz defends well and Masvidal ends up having to push Tuytuhlz into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tuytuhlz fakes the body blow, causing Masvidal to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Masvidal goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lyke Tuytuhlz!
An out of breath Lyke Tuytuhlz thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Misha Hasselhoff (ranked 936 p4p, 626 weight class) and Patrick Thomas (ranked 137 p4p, 89 weight class). Thomas has chosen Central Cee - 6 for 6 as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Misha Hasselhoff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Patrick Thomas!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasselhoff jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thomas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hasselhoff tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thomas bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Thomas takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab lands there for Hasselhoff.
Thomas swinging wildly here.
We've been informed that Thomas 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hasselhoff scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Thomas misses.
Hasselhoff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Thomas.
Thomas avoids a kick to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Hasselhoff 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Misha Hasselhoff has been cut.
Thomas lands with an overhand left.
Hasselhoff just misses with a punch to the body.
Thomas throws out a counter right but Hasselhoff avoids it with no problem.
Hasselhoff misses with an uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hasselhoff wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hasselhoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hasselhoff swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Thomas blocks a jab.
Hasselhoff scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hasselhoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasselhoff throws a solid leg kick but Thomas takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hasselhoff.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Hasselhoff misses.
Hasselhoff connects with an inside leg kick.
Misha Hasselhoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hasselhoff ducks under a wild hook from Thomas.
Hasselhoff lands a lovely overhand right.
Hasselhoff listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Hasselhoff.
Thomas doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hasselhoff throws a body shot but no joy.
Thomas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hasselhoff takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hasselhoff is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Hasselhoff dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Thomas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
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!
Thomas ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hasselhoff moves away.
Thomas misses with a hook.
Hasselhoff misses with a right hand
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hasselhoff needs to keep his hands up - Thomas had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Hasselhoff dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Misha Hasselhoff's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hasselhoff throws a jab when Thomas was well out of range.
Thomas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hasselhoff lands a slapping body shot.
Hasselhoff lands with an uppercut that bounces Thomas off the cage and back into range.
Thomas might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Hasselhoff pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hasselhoff delivers a nice body kick.
Thomas blocks a head kick by Hasselhoff.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thomas might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hasselhoff has got the better of the exchanges.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hasselhoff. Thomas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Thomas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hasselhoff.
Thomas uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff looks to score with a jab to the body but Thomas is just out of range.
Thomas cracks Hasselhoff with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Misha Hasselhoff's cut is getting worse.
Hasselhoff throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hasselhoff throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thomas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hasselhoff lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hasselhoff.
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hasselhoff definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hasselhoff with a nice calf kick.
Hasselhoff with a nice calf kick.
Hasselhoff is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thomas.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick from Hasselhoff misses
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hasselhoff uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Thomas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff throws a quick inside leg kick.
Thomas has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff lands a jab to the nose.
Hasselhoff looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hasselhoff thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a stiff right hand.
Hasselhoff looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hasselhoff throws a jab but it's blocked by Thomas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thomas lands with a nice body punch.
Hasselhoff swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
It seemed like Thomas was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hasselhoff throws a body kick that misses.
Thomas now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Hasselhoff is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thomas can do to turn this around?
Hasselhoff connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thomas digs a good hook to Hasselhoff's body.
Hasselhoff scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thomas doesn't seem bothered though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Misha Hasselhoff dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Misha Hasselhoff's cut.
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.
Thomas closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hasselhoff lands a big uppercut and Thomas crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Thomas looks OK. Hasselhoff waves Thomas back to his feet!
It looks like Patrick Thomas has been cut.
Hasselhoff throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a nice body shot.
A jab from Hasselhoff misses.
Thomas defending well as Hasselhoff loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Thomas on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hasselhoff waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thomas.
Hasselhoff fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hasselhoff gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Thomas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook
and Thomas counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hasselhoff throws a body punch but Thomas moves out of range.
Thomas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hasselhoff.
Thomas scores with a jab. Hasselhoff acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hasselhoff throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A countering left hand to the body from Thomas misses.
You can see that Thomas has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Hasselhoff misses with a hook. Thomas ducked under it nicely.
Thomas takes a swing at Hasselhoff's ribcage but misses.
Patrick Thomas has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A lazy left from Hasselhoff finds it's target.
Thomas keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hasselhoff.
Hasselhoff tries a head kick but it misses.
Hasselhoff throws a push kick but Thomas slaps the foot to one side.
Thomas avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hasselhoff swings for the body but Thomas moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thomas fails to land with a series of punches.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Hasselhoff.
Thomas lands a right hook to the body.
Hasselhoff lets loose with a powerful body kick. Thomas will feel that in the morning.
Hasselhoff blocks a jab.
Hasselhoff half committed to a counter leg kick.
Hasselhoff misses with a looping right.
Thomas looks to score with a jab to the body but Hasselhoff is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hasselhoff throws a wild body kick that Thomas sees coming a mile off.
Hasselhoff jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Thomas throws the left hand but Hasselhoff avoids the punch easily.
Hasselhoff misses with a hook.
Thomas lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Thomas ducks under a wild hook from Hasselhoff.
Good leg kick by Hasselhoff.
Misha Hasselhoff is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hasselhoff pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Misha Hasselhoff showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hasselhoff has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Misha Hasselhoff!
After winning the bout, Misha Hasselhoff 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 Rukter Demenok (ranked 411 p4p, 863 weight class) and Aleksandar Ivkov (ranked 38 p4p, 81 weight class). Demenok kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is The Moby Dick Speech. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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 24 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rukter Demenok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aleksandar Ivkov!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Demenok cracks Ivkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Demenok. Ivkov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Demenok moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromIvkov.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut.
Demenok keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ivkov.
Demenok's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ivkov under the eye.
Ivkov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Demenok counter with a right hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ivkov.
It looks like Rukter Demenok has been cut.
Ivkov throws the left hand but Demenok avoids the punch easily.
Ivkov throws a nice head kick!
Ivkov misses with a double jab.
Demenok has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Ivkov tries to bum rush Demenok with a series of wild strikes but Demenok uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Ivkov 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.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ivkov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ivkov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Demenok thumps Ivkov with a low kick.
Demenok misses with a hook.
Ivkov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A punch lands to the side of Ivkov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ivkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Demenok fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ivkov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Demenok lands a slapping body shot.
Ivkov 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.
Demenok connects with a leg kick.
Ivkov walks into a stiff left hand from Demenok.
Ivkov's corner calls for a 1-2. Ivkov obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Demenok goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Demenok fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ivkov misses with an uppercut
and Ivkov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice body kick there by Demenok.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Demenok slips under a jab from Ivkov.
Ivkov throws a push kick but Demenok slaps the foot to one side.
Demenok lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Ivkov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Demenok moves out of range of the body kick.
Demenok quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Demenok lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivkov misses with a straight right.
Demenok misses the shot to the body.
Demenok delivers a nice body kick.
Demenok is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Demenok scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Demenok.
Demenok moves into the clinch.
Ivkov tries to break the clinch but Demenok is controlling the position.
Demenok lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Demenok tries to pull guard but Ivkov forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ivkov looking to throw knees to the head but Demenok is blocking nicely.
Demenok doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Demenok manages to pull guard.
Demenok has Ivkov pulled in close to control his posture.
Demenok throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ivkov tries to free his leg and advance position but Demenok is retaining full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivkov wanted to stand there but Demenok had control of the position.
Ivkov won't allow Demenok to sweep him here.
Demenok looking for a guillotine here but Ivkov defends easily.
Demenok is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Ivkov rolls with it to try and escape but Demenok cranks on the arm and Ivkov is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Rukter Demenok!
A victorious Rukter Demenok 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wes Ekwall (ranked 2485 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Dan Donovan (ranked 121 p4p, 60 weight class). Ekwall comes to the cage accompanied by Enter the Sandman. Wes Ekwall has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wes Ekwall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ekwall misses with a kick to the body
and Ekwall takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ekwall has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Jungle Room in the buildup to the fight.
No joy there for Ekwall, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Donovan has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Ekwall scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donovan in his tracks.
Donovan drops Ekwall with a left and a right! Oh, Ekwall is hurt - Donovan dives into side control looking to finish!
It looks like Wes Ekwall has been cut.
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!
Ekwall is looking for a sweep.
Donovan lands a big left to the face of Ekwall, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Donovan and another - Ekwall is out! Donovan stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dan Donovan!
A less than humble Dan Donovan misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Wes Ekwall was interviewed post fight and said 'I will tell you. I have been hit harder by hooker's thighs. He has heart and is most likely using roids. No other way he can beat me. '.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alexander Borgia (ranked 263 p4p, 717 weight class) and Edward Grubbs (ranked 33 p4p, 100 weight class). 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 Edward Grubbs was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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15 - 13 - 0 |
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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 18 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Borgia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Edward Grubbs!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borgia misses with an uppercut
and Grubbs counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Grubbs misses with a hook
and Borgia counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Grubbs!
Grubbs prevents Borgia from improving position.
Grubbs felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Grubbs defending against the ground and pound.
Borgia sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Grubbs is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Borgia working the strikes but Grubbs uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Grubbs kicks Borgia off and gets back to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia looks to land a right hand but Grubbs moved out of range.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Grubbs enables Borgia to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Grubbs manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Grubbs manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Borgia jumps guard.
Borgia 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borgia has Grubbs pulled in close to control his posture.
Grubbs is looking to stand up but Borgia won't let him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grubbs must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Borgia wants to sweep here but Grubbs controlling him for the moment.
Grubbs would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Grubbs avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Grubbs wants to get up but he can't break Borgia's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Borgia controlling the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borgia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Grubbs swivels and escapes.
A telegraphed right hand from Grubbs misses the target.
Borgia scores with a takedown into Grubbs's guard.
Grubbs pushes Borgia off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Borgia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
It looks like Alexander Borgia has been cut.
Grubbs throws a big shot that misses.
Borgia staying out of range there.
Grubbs throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
Grubbs just misses with a punch to the body.
Borgia misses with a right hand
and Grubbs cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Borgia misses with a shot to the body
and Grubbs counters with a stiff right hand.
Borgia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Grubbs.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Borgia defending well as Grubbs loads up on a big left hand.
Grubbs misses with a looping right.
Borgia looks to score with a jab to the body but Grubbs is just out of range.
Grubbs ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Borgia lands a nice looking kick to the body. Grubbs takes a step back to recover.
Alexander Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Grubbs finds it's way through Borgia's defenses.
Grubbs avoids a kick to the body.
A big right from Borgia misses.
Borgia takes a jab right on the kisser.
Grubbs comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Grubbs slips under a jab.
Borgia swinging wildly here.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Borgia pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Grubbs back to the cage. Borgia follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Borgia throws a body shot but no joy.
Borgia fails with the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grubbs jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Grubbs throws a hook but Borgia avoids it easily.
Borgia closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Borgia thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Grubbs is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Borgia in side control, throwing shots but Grubbs defends.
Borgia misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Grubbs taking a bit of punishment here - Borgia scoring with strikes.
Borgia lands an elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Borgia looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Grubbs is avoiding damage well.
Grubbs wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Grubbs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Borgia's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Borgia doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Grubbs counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Borgia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Edward Grubbs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Grubbs misses with a straight left.
Grubbs jabs Borgia to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Grubbs throws out a powerful jab.
Borgia throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Grubbs looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia misses with a looping right.
Borgia misses with a combination
and Grubbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Grubbs connects with a crisp jab.
Grubbs throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia connects with a body shot.
Grubbs misses the jab.
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!
Grubbs thuds a left hand into Borgia's body.
Grubbs listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Grubbs keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia catches Grubbs with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
No luck for Borgia with that takedown attempt.
Borgia shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Borgia throws a predictable looking body shot
and Grubbs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Borgia throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A shot to the liver by Grubbs. Beautiful body shot.
Grubbs has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Borgia. Grubbs does a little dance to reset his feet.
Grubbs jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Grubbs works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Grubbs throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Grubbs displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Borgia throws out the jab.
Grubbs misses with a body shot.
Grubbs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Borgia looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
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!
Grubbs connects with a good right hand that stumbles Borgia. Borgia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
No joy there for Borgia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
No joy there for Borgia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Borgia moves out of range as Grubbs strikes.
Grubbs throws a jab when Borgia was well out of range.
A cross from Grubbs lands.
Borgia throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Grubbs.
Grubbs stuffs the takedown attempt from Borgia. Borgia gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alexander Borgia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Borgia takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Good shot there by Grubbs.
Grubbs lands a jab.
 Borgia is rocked!
Grubbs drops Borgia with a big left hand! Borgia is injured, injured bad! Grubbs jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Grubbs!
An out of breath Edward Grubbs thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michał Kowalkiewicz (ranked 146 p4p, 595 weight class) and Leo Bosanac (ranked 16 p4p, 88 weight class). Bosanac is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bobnoxious-Big Cannons. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michał Kowalkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Leo Bosanac!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bosanac fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kowalkiewicz.
Bosanac thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kowalkiewicz if he has to take too many more of those.
Bosanac scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bosanac throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kowalkiewicz holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Bosanac controls the action.
Bosanac lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kowalkiewicz backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bosanac tries to stall but Kowalkiewicz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Bosanac on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bosanac fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kowalkiewicz lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bosanac tries to land knees in the clinch but Kowalkiewicz avoids the damage to the body.
Bosanac tries to throw a body punch but Kowalkiewicz avoids it by throwing Bosanac back against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz avoiding damage.
Bosanac landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from Bosanac.
Bosanac struggles to land a body shot inside as Kowalkiewicz controls his hands.
Bosanac wants to get back to striking at distance but Kowalkiewicz won't allow it.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Bosanac looks winded!
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
I was talking to Kowalkiewicz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Kowalkiewicz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bosanac tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kowalkiewicz's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Bosanac controls the action.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bosanac prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Bosanac blocks a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
A shot in the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
A short uppercut from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Bosanac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kowalkiewicz pushes Bosanac back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Bosanac blocks it.
Kowalkiewicz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz managing to block the knees to the body from Bosanac.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kowalkiewicz makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
A left hand lands to the body for Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shoulder strike.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Bosanac's ribcage. Bosanac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a light punch inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bosanac takes a shot to the head.
The referee calls for Kowalkiewicz to work.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz gets through Bosanac's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz tries a body shot but Bosanac blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bosanac prevents a body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
With the fighters up against the cage, Bosanac throws an elbow but misses.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Bosanac wants to break free but Kowalkiewicz has control.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kowalkiewicz content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz lands a shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kowalkiewicz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Bosanac letting Kowalkiewicz take a breather here.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michał Kowalkiewicz dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kowalkiewicz has closed the distance and engaged Bosanac in a clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz is working Bosanac over against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Bosanac's ribcage. Bosanac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand underneath Bosanac's ribcage. Bosanac let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Bosanac with a nice body shot.
Kowalkiewicz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bosanacs head.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a nice shot to the body.
Kowalkiewicz breaks the clinch.
Bosanac throws a lazy body kick
and Bosanac takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bosanac misses with a right hand
and Kowalkiewicz counters with a nice right hand that sends Bosanac toppling to the canvas! Bosanac scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kowalkiewicz finish him?!
Bosanac is rocked!
Kowalkiewicz has Bosanac up against the cage in a clinch.
Bosanac is still on wobbly legs! Can Kowalkiewicz finish him?
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
Kowalkiewicz cracks Bosanac with a nice body shot.
Bosanac is breathing heavily.
Kowalkiewicz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Bosanac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bosanac seems to have recovered his senses.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Bosanac or not.
Kowalkiewicz can't find room to land a body shot as Bosanac controls the action.
Bosanac misses with a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Good body shot from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Michał Kowalkiewicz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kowalkiewicz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bosanac's elbow.
Still in the clinch, Kowalkiewicz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Bosanac's head.
A short right from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kowalkiewicz digs a right hand into Bosanac's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Bosanac's gas tank.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz slows down the pace here.
Kowalkiewicz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kowalkiewicz lands a hook that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz is leaning against Bosanac and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kowalkiewicz - that landed with a thud.
Kowalkiewicz working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a shot to the side of Bosanac's head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body punch.
Kowalkiewicz lands with a right to the head.
Kowalkiewicz lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bosanac backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kowalkiewicz lands a right hand.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A hook to the body from Kowalkiewicz.
A right handed body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
A short left from Kowalkiewicz.
Kowalkiewicz scores with a hook to the body.
Bosanac takes a shot to the head.
Kowalkiewicz misses with a punch to the body.
Kowalkiewicz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kowalkiewicz.
A body shot lands from Kowalkiewicz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kowalkiewicz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kowalkiewicz drops Bosanac onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bosanac is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Kowalkiewicz throws a big uppercut that drops Bosanac! More strikes from Kowalkiewicz and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bosanac lies dazed against the cage as Kowalkiewicz celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michał Kowalkiewicz!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mama Tosen (ranked 155 p4p, 209 weight class) and Anthony Merel (ranked 12 p4p, 18 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 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mama Tosen!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Merel!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Merel moves out of range of the strikes.
Tosen needs to keep his hands up - Merel had a free shot at his head there.
Merel has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Tosen throws a lazy right hand but Merel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tosen slips a straight right by Merel.
Merel throws a jab when Tosen was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Merel, as that shot connected.
Merel slips under a jab from Tosen.
Merel looks to land a left hand but Tosen moved out of range nicely.
Merel avoids the body shot from Tosen.
Tosen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Merel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tosen scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tosen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tosen misses with a low kick.
Tosen throws a shot from downtown. Merel moves away and avoids it.
A little jabbing left from Merel on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tosen punishes Merel's body with a nice straight punch.
Tosen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hammer House of Horror in the buildup to the fight.
Tosen defending well as Merel loads up on a big left hand.
Tosen throws a hook but Merel blocks it.
Tosen throws a looping overhand right but Merel ducks down to avoid it.
Tosen looks to land a right hand but Merel moved out of range.
Tosen tries to close the distance and clinch but Merel swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Merel blocks a jab.
Tosen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab lands there for Merel.
Tosen throws a sloppy head kick and Merel moves out of range easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Tosen.
Merel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tosen throws out a loose jab but Merel uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tosen misses with a hook
and Merel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel throws a shot to the body.
A big right from Tosen misses.
Tosen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tosen.
Merel looks to land a right hand but Tosen moved out of range.
Tosen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
It looks like Anthony Merel has been cut.
Merel throws a big shot that misses.
Merel keeps the fight on the outside.
Tosen throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Tosen misses with a shot to the body
and Merel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tosen.
Tosen looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Merel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Merel circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Merel. Tosen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Some wild striking there from Merel.
Tosen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Merel missing with a left hand there. Tosen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Tosen. Beautiful body shot.
Merel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tosen throws out the jab.
Merel ducks under a wild hook from Tosen.
Tosen thuds his right hand into Merel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tosen scores with a spinning back kick!
Merel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tosen.
Merel throws a lazy right hand but Tosen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tosen misses with a straight right.
Merel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tosen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mama Tosen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Merel misses with a lunging right hand
and Tosen counters with a right hand that sends Merel tumbling to the canvas! Can Tosen finish him? He dives into Merel's guard looking to do just that!
Merel is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Merel looking to control.
Merel is still in real trouble! Can Tosen finish him?
Tosen sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Tosen pushes down on Merel's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Tosen has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Tosen sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Merel has given up his back. Will we see Tosen going for some submissions?
Merel seems to have recovered his senses.
Tosen is looking to control Merel but Merel is wriggling around and keeping busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mama Tosen dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Anthony Merel's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Merel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tosen manages to avoid it.
Tosen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A big right from Tosen misses.
Tosen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Merel.
Mama Tosen is winning the standup battle so far.
Merel drops his hands momentarily and Tosen needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Merel just on the top of the head. Merel drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Merel - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mama Tosen!
Mama Tosen is the new featherweight champion!
Our winner, Mama Tosen, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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