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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mo Scato (ranked 25471 p4p, 25120 weight class) and Will Smith (ranked 286 p4p, 281 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mo Scato!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Will Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scato swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Smith counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Scato fails with a takedown attempt.
Good shot there by Smith.
A punch lands to the side of Scato 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smith looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Scato misses with a takedown attempt
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Scato is rocked!
Smith throws a powerful right kick. Scato tried to block low but the kick was high! Scato was taken right off of his feet! Smith jumps in to finish the job and the ref tackles him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Will Smith!
Our winner, Will Smith, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damien Black (ranked 2945 p4p, 4274 weight class) and Duke Babaganush (ranked 348 p4p, 445 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Damien Black!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Duke Babaganush!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Babaganush scores with a crisp jab that stopped Black in his tracks.
Babaganush throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Black on the side of the head.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Babaganush jabs Black right on the nose. Black blinks but takes it well.
Black looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Babaganush is fending him off so far but Black persists. Nope, Babaganush circles away and we're back to standing.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Black missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Babaganush makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Babaganush smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Babaganush throws a right hand that Black ducks under and follows up with a left that Black also avoids with ease.
Black manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Babaganush on his heels. He'll look to pass Babaganush's guard now, I'm sure.
Black stops Babaganush from standing up.
Black in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Black has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Black missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Babaganush working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Black.
Black wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Black lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Babaganush swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Black accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Black stops Babaganush from standing up.
Black controls from within his opponent's guard.
Black postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Black makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Black looking to sit in guard and control but Babaganush gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush trying to control the position from guard on top but Black is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Black tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Babaganush throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Black works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Black has a closed guard, preventing Babaganush from standing up.
Babaganush stands up from Black's guard - Babaganush perhaps looking for a knockout.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Babaganush throws a head kick that Black semi-blocks.
Babaganush scores with a jab to the head.
Babaganush defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Black.
Decent striking displayed by Babaganush there.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Black takes a kick to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Babaganush connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Good standup being displayed there by Babaganush as he connects with a hook.
Black looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black controlling the action here.
Babaganush tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Black throwing shots but Babaganush is blocking nicely.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Babaganush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Babaganush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Black.
Babaganush trying to hold on to Black's head to control him but Black postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Black thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Babaganush's head.
Babaganush is refusing to be controlled, as Black sits in half guard.
Babaganush manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Black keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Black ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Black no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Babaganush in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Babaganush wants to stand but Black has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Babaganush preventing the sweep.
Black has momentary wrist control but Babaganush slips an elbow through the middle.
Black looking to hit a scissor sweep but Babaganush is one step ahead there.
Babaganush stands up from guard. Let's bang!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Babaganush lands with a kick to the ribs.
Babaganush has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Babaganush lands a nice looking body kick.
Babaganush scores with a jab.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Black showed some decent athleticism there.
Babaganush is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Black pulls his head out easily.
Black missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Babaganush tries to kick Black off but Black keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Black is nestled in close to Babaganush, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Babaganush is trying to stand back up but Black is controlling him
Black scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Black throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Babaganush to regain full guard.
Damien Black overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babaganush wants to sweep here but Black controlling him for the moment.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Black's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Black wants to control from the top but Babaganush keeps moving.
Babaganush wants to get back to his feet but Black is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Black scoring with punches to the head and body.
Black trying to control but Babaganush is working from the bottom.
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black content to stall in guard 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.
Black is looking to work some ground and pound but Babaganush has wrist control.
Black won't allow Babaganush to get back to his feet.
Babaganush preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Babaganush kicks Black off and gets to his feet.
Babaganush delivers a nice body kick.
Black fails with the takedown.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Black tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Babaganush swivels and escapes.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babaganush circles away.
Black takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Babaganush lands a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Black looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Black takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Babaganush moves into range and connects with a jab.
Babaganush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice takedown defense from Babaganush. No joy for Black on that attempt.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Black takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Black closes this distance looking for a takedown but Babaganush circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Black or perhaps it was just good defense by Babaganush, which made it look bad.
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!
Babaganush scores with a hook.
Babaganush lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Babaganush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A jab from Babaganush does it's job there.
Black takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Black takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Babaganush! But no joy.
Black darts in looking for a takedown but Babaganush gets double underhooks and turns Black into the cage.
Babaganush's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Babaganush lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Black backs up against the cage.
Babaganush lands the left hand.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babaganush connects with the punch.
Babaganush cracks Black with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Black fails with a takedown attempt.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Babaganush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black takes one on the button.
Duke Babaganush seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Babaganush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Duke Babaganush showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Babaganush plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Black fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Black fails to land the takedown.
Babaganush lands a jab.
Babaganush tests Black's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jab from Babaganush.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Damien Black. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Black shoots in but no luck this time.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babaganush bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Black's head.
Black shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Babaganush pinned against the cage. Babaganush gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Black shoots in and gets a takedown into Babaganush's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babaganush wants to stand up but Black is controlling him.
Black trying to control the position from guard on top but Babaganush is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Babaganush manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Babaganush breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheers as Babaganush lands an impressive looking overhand right. Black doesn't seem phased though.
Black misses with a takedown attempt - Babaganush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Babaganush lands a jab to the nose.
Babaganush lands a head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Black.
Babaganush looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Babaganush lands with an uppercut that bounces Black off the cage and back into range.
Black is trying hard to land a takedown here. Babaganush sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Black shoots for a takedown but Babaganush saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Babaganush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Babaganush dips to his left and cracks Black with an uppercut!
Babaganush feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Blacks jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Babaganush scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The fighters circle momentarily. Babaganush darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Babaganush is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Black's half guard.
Black wants to get back to full guard.
Babaganush stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Black to get to his feet.
Babaganush keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Black shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babaganush napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babaganush is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Babaganush can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Black tries to advance position but instead Babaganush slips a leg back in to half guard.
Black thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Babaganush holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Black is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Babaganush looks like he's trying to stand up.
Black wants to take a breather but Babaganush is having none of it.
Babaganush is looking to escape.
Black throwing shots but Babaganush is blocking nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Black not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Babaganush kicks Black off and gets back to his feet.
Black will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Black tries to score a power double leg takedown but Babaganush sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Black somewhat.
Babaganush works over Black's head and body with a nice combination.
Babaganush throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Black.
Babaganush looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Babaganush bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Black's head backwards.
Damien Black has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Babaganush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Babaganush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Babaganush darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Duke Babaganush is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babaganush with a jab.
Black shoots in for a double leg but Babaganush sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
And that's the end of the fight!
Duke Babaganush comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Babaganush has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Duke Babaganush!
A less than humble Duke Babaganush misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
Damien Black was interviewed post fight and said 'It was spinal.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonas Von Stroheim (ranked 4194 p4p, 3685 weight class) and Rodrigo Medeiros (ranked 533 p4p, 492 weight class). Rodrigo Medeiros 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jonas Von Stroheim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rodrigo Medeiros!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Stroheim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Stroheim takes one on the button.
Medeiros slips a straight right by Von Stroheim.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Stroheim tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Medeiros was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Stroheim.
Medeiros changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Von Stroheim misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Donk. Medeiros catches Von Stroheim right on the button with a cross.
Von Stroheim throws a good cross that connects.
Von Stroheim throws a shot to the body.
Von Stroheim misses with a hook. Medeiros ducked under it nicely.
Von Stroheim throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonas Von Stroheim seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Medeiros staying out of range there.
Medeiros ducks under a wild hook from Von Stroheim.
Medeiros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Stroheim.
Medeiros drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Stroheim defends it well.
Von Stroheim just misses with a punch to the body.
Medeiros tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Medeiros on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Von Stroheim thows a left - swing and a miss!
Medeiros keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Von Stroheim.
Von Stroheim lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Medeiros circles away quickly and effectively.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Stroheim steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Medeiros.
Medeiros missing with a left hand there. Von Stroheim was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Von Stroheim misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Medeiros.
Von Stroheim swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Medeiros with the counter takedown but Von Stroheim avoids it easily.
Medeiros throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Von Stroheim sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Medeiros has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Medeiros there as he acknowledges the shot.
Von Stroheim drives through and clinches with Medeiros against the cage.
Medeiros fails to pull guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Stroheim manages to break the clinch.
Von Stroheim fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Medeiros, pushing him back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Stroheim.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Medeiros tries to pull guard but Von Stroheim won't allow it.
Von Stroheim looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Medeiros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Stroheim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jonas Von Stroheim has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rodrigo Medeiros.
Von Stroheim stalling.
Von Stroheim breaks from the clinch.
Von Stroheim throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A jab from Von Stroheim misses.
Von Stroheim has Medeiros up against the cage in a clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Von Stroheim takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Medeiros manages to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Stroheim scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Von Stroheim misses the shot to the body.
Von Stroheim swings for the body but Medeiros moves out of range.
Medeiros is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Von Stroheim misses with a series of wild punches.
Medeiros feints the counter takedown.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Von Stroheim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Von Stroheim makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Medeiros wants a takedown.
Von Stroheim lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Von Stroheim.
Medeiros looks winded!
Medeiros is trying to drag Von Stroheim to the mat but Von Stroheim just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Von Stroheim is struggling to control the position.
Von Stroheim pressing his opponent against the cage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Medeiros goes for a takedown in the clinch but Von Stroheim prevents it.
Von Stroheim gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Medeiros.
Von Stroheim lands a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jonas Von Stroheim dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Von Stroheim fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Medeiros manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Von Stroheim.
The fighters circling - Medeiros throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Von Stroheim fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Von Stroheim has taken the fight to the clinch.
Medeiros drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Von Stroheim gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Medeiros breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Von Stroheim throws a lazy right hand but Medeiros sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Stroheim comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Von Stroheim scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Stroheim connects with a crisp jab.
Von Stroheim misses with a double jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Stroheim lands a big uppercut and Medeiros crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Medeiros looks OK. Von Stroheim waves Medeiros back to his feet!
 Medeiros is rocked!
Medeiros walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Medeiros limp body while Von Stroheim jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jonas Von Stroheim!
After the big win, Jonas Von Stroheim made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Silverguard Outfitters 🛡 and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Mer Lo (ranked 2980 p4p, 2507 weight class) and Putte Ro (ranked 178 p4p, 154 weight class). Putte Ro is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mer Lo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Putte Ro!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ro drives through with a takedown into Lo's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Ro got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ro has managed to get both his arms back between Lo's legs - danger averted.
Ro looking to pass the guard.
Lo looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ro throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ro lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Ro trying to control but Lo is working from the bottom.
Lo being controlled here, momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ro sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Lo's guard.
Lo is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Ro pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lo has hold of Ro's hands but Ro slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lo is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Ro jumps into side control!
Ro in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Ro lands a few punches from side control.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
Ro working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Ro cracks Lo with a big elbow.
Lo's coaches at Deathsquad have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Lo seems a little lost for a moment, as Ro dominates the positioning.
Lo tries to improve position but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ro lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Lo trying to remain calm as Ro controls from the top position.
Lo knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Ro on the ground.
Ro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lo keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ro has hold of Lo's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Lo seems comfortable defending it but Ro has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Lo is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Lo is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Ro couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Putte Ro!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Cango (ranked 2211 p4p, 1641 weight class) and Danila Bagrov (ranked 291 p4p, 221 weight class). Cango kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Into Action by Tim Armstrong. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jack Cango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Danila Bagrov!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bagrov misses with a takedown
and Bagrov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bagrov is defended easily by Cango.
Bagrov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cango swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Cango is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Bagrov.
Bagrov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Cango loads up on a big right hand but Bagrov slips the punch.
Cango throws a leg kick
and Bagrov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cango swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagrov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cango's hands.
Cango slips under a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Cango - just one landing.
Cango throws a poor cross that misses
and Bagrov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cango lands a jab to the nose.
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!
Cango throws a nice inside leg kick.
Cango ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov shoots in for a double leg but Cango sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Cango misses with a looping right.
Cango misses with an uppercut. Bagrov saw that one coming.
Bagrov scores with a jab to the body.
Bagrov throws a jab when Cango was well out of range.
Bagrov defending well as Cango loads up on a big left hand.
Bagrov moves out of range as Cango strikes.
Jack Cango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cango catches Bagrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cango slips under a jab.
It looked like Cango was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bagrov.
Cango misses with a looping left.
Cango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bagrov.
Bagrov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bagrov slips a jab from Cango.
A nice side step and Bagrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A swing and a miss from Cango.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Cango.
Bagrov scores with a body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango catches Bagrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cango connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cango swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bagrov.
Bagrov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cango regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Bagrov.
Bagrov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bagrov wants to control from the top but Cango keeps moving.
Bagrov controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cango avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bagrov with a flurry of punches that miss.
Cango utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bagrov postures up in Cango's guard and throws a big left but Cango blocks it.
Bagrov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bagrov fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cango on the side of the head.
Bagrov throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Cango was covering up waiting for the punch and Bagrov finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Cango has his feet on Bagrov's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov throws the left hand but Cango avoids the punch easily.
Cango misses with a wild body shot.
Bagrov throws a right and a left that Cango avoids nicely.
Bagrov takes a swing at Cango's ribcage but misses.
Cango lands with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cango misses with a straight right.
Bagrov ducks under a wild hook from Cango.
A big left from Cango misses.
Cango throws an overhand right that lands on Bagrov's shoulder, as Bagrov tries to avoid the shot.
Bagrov with the counter takedown but Cango avoids it easily.
Cango connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cango scores with a spinning back kick!
Bagrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It seemed like Bagrov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bagrov lands with an uppercut that bounces Cango off the cage and back into range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bagrov closes the distance and pushes Cango back into the cage.
Cango escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bagrov lands a nice looking body shot.
Cango waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bagrov.
Cango is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bagrov can do to turn this around?
Bagrov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cango turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Cango thumps Bagrov with a low kick.
Bagrov cracks a nice hook into Cango's ribs.
Cango misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Bagrov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bagrov throws a series of punches but Cango avoids them all with ease.
A punch lands to the side of Bagrov 's head but he takes it in his stride.
The fighters circling - Cango throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A swing and a miss from Bagrov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cango misses with an uppercut.
Cango digs a good hook to Bagrov's body.
Cango throws a front kick aimed at Bagrov's knee but Bagrov avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov scores with a jab.
Bagrov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cango counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Cango. No joy for Bagrov on that attempt.
Bagrov tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bagrov blocks a head kick by Cango.
Bagrov scores with the left hand. Cango knows he should have avoided that one.
Cango uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bagrov.
Cango stuns Bagrov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bagrov tries to clinch up.
Cango throws an off balance right hand
and Bagrov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cango slaps away a takedown attempt from Bagrov, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bagrov. Cango does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cango throws a hook but Bagrov blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov wants to clinch.
Bagrov rushes Cango and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cango tries to break the clinch but Bagrov is controlling the position.
Cango throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bagrovs head.
Cango misses with the head strike.
Bagrov misses with the head strike.
Cango pushes Bagrov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cango misses with a body punch.
Bagrov fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bagrov misses with a hook to the ribs.
A shot in the inside from Cango.
Bagrov is pushing Cango up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cango lands a head shot.
Bagrov slips a jab from Cango.
Cango tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bagrov slips a jab from Cango.
Cango throws a right hand that misses
and Bagrov counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Bagrov.
Bagrov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bagrov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cango misses with some punches.
Bagrov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bagrov tries to throw a body punch but Cango avoids it by throwing Bagrov back against the cage.
Cango pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jack Cango is winning the standup battle so far.
Cango throws a lazy right hand but Bagrov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bagrov cracks Cango with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bagrov throws a poor cross that misses
and Cango counters with a stiff right hand.
Cango throws a hook to the side of Bagrov's head but Bagrov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A nice side step and Bagrov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bagrov 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.
Bagrov lands a nice shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cango thumps Bagrov with a low kick.
Cango dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Cango has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Danila Bagrov.
Cango misses with a low kick.
Bagrov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cango.
Jack Cango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bagrov drives through and clinches with Cango against the cage.
Cango breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Bagrov slips a straight right by Cango.
Bagrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cango defends it well.
Cango throws out a powerful jab.
A jab from Cango finds it's way through Bagrov's defenses.
Cango missing with a left hand there. Bagrov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bagrov drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cango defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Cango dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Bagrov lands a jab.
Bagrov's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bagrov moves away from the strike by Cango.
Cango scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cango misses the body punch
and Cango takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cango throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bagrov shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Bagrov has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Bagrov showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bagrov won't allow Cango to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bagrov looking to pass the guard.
Bagrov trying to control the position from guard on top but Cango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bagrov loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bagrov tries to free his leg and advance position but Cango is retaining full guard.
Bagrov trying to move into half guard but instead Cango has managed to sweep!
Bagrov pulls Cango in close to prevent any damage.
Cango wants to stand but Bagrov is controlling his posture from full guard.
Danila Bagrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bagrov is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Bagrov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bagrov looks to land a strike but Cango avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bagrov engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cango keeping moving, preventing Bagrov from controlling successfully.
Bagrov throwing strikes but missing.
Bagrov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Cango pushes Bagrov off and gets back to his feet.
Cango takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cango scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Bagrov.
Bagrov lands some shots froms side control.
Bagrov content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Bagrov in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bagrov controls the position from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bagrov throws a strike aimed at the side of Cango's head but Cango avoids it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danila Bagrov.
I think Cango has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Cango!
After winning the bout, Jack Cango 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Gable (ranked 2363 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Rico Rodriguez (ranked 309 p4p, 361 weight class). Rodriguez has chosen Latin Lingo as his entrance music. Rico Rodriguez acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Gable!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rico Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez falls off balance throwing a combination
and Gable counters with a stiff right hand.
Rodriguez jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rodriguez avoids the head kick by Gable.
Decent striking displayed by Rodriguez there.
Rodriguez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Rodriguez.
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rodriguez closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Rodriguez lands in his opponent's guard.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Gable is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gable preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Gable seems keen to control Rodriguez's posture.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gable is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Gable 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.
Rodriguez looking to pass the guard.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Gable keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gable working a defensive guard here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Gable keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Rodriguez is defended easily by Gable.
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.
Gable throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Sloppy strikes from Gable. Those never looked like landing.
Rodriguez fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gable swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A jab lands there for Gable.
Rodriguez swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gable throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
Rodriguez throws a shot from downtown. Gable moves away and avoids it.
Gable throwing a counter right hand but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Rodriguez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gable scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Rodriguez misses with a hook. Gable ducked under it nicely.
Gable scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Rodriguez avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez dives in for a single leg takedown but Gable sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Rodriguez throws the left hand but Gable avoids the punch easily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Rodriguez or perhaps it was just good defense by Gable, which made it look bad.
Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Rico Rodriguez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodriguez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab from Rodriguez finds it's way through Gable's defenses.
Gable digs a good hook to Rodriguez's body.
Rodriguez tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Gable cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rodriguez wants to clinch
and Gable counters with a straight right hand.
Gable lands a nice shot to the body.
Rodriguez shoots in for a double leg but Gable sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Rodriguez tries to bum rush Gable with a series of wild strikes but Gable uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable lands a really nice looking cross but Rodriguez seems unphased.
It looks like Gable has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gable bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Rodriguez's head backwards.
Gable lands with a shot to the body.
Daniel Gable is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rodriguez misses with a right hand
and Gable counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Rodriguez with that takedown attempt.
A shot to the liver by Gable. Beautiful body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rodriguez 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gable throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Rodriguez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Gable is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rodriguez is working for a kimura but Gable is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Gable dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Rodriguez fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gable misses with a series of wild punches.
Gable throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Rodriguez misses.
Gable is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rodriguez can do to turn this around?
Gable throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rodriguez forces Gable back against the cage and clinches.
Gable breaks the clinch.
Gable misses with a double jab.
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rodriguez looking to slow down the pace here.
Gable has a couple of punches blocked by Rodriguez.
Rodriguez gets control of Gable's arms and successfully pulls guard. Rodriguez will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rodriguez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gable wants to pass the guard but Rodriguez is keeping the position.
Gable is looking to stand up but Rodriguez won't let him.
Gable won't allow Rodriguez to sweep him here.
Gable avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gable pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Gable wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Gable 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.
Gable looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Gable wants to stand but Rodriguez has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gable lands a right hook to the body.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up but Gable circles away and keeps his distance.
Gable throws a series of punches but Rodriguez moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gable darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gable takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gable circles away.
Gable gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rodriguez.
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gable cracks Rodriguez with a good jab.
Gable avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Gable circles away.
Rodriguez slips a jab and a cross from Gable.
Gable misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gable uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodriguez.
Gable misses with a straight right.
Rodriguez rushes Gable and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Gable breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gable scores with a hook.
Rodriguez tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gable manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gable throws a nice looking combination but Rodriguez bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gable misses with a straight left.
Gable lunges at Rodriguez with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rodriguez's hand.
Daniel Gable is winning the standup battle so far.
Gable moves out of range as Rodriguez strikes.
It looked like Gable was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rodriguez.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gable creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A body shot lands from Rodriguez.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gable blocking some punches.
Rodriguez using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Gable has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Rodriguez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Gable breaks from the clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Gable fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rodriguez manages to avoid it.
Gable works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Gable misses with a two punch combination.
Rodriguez with the counter takedown but Gable avoids it easily.
Rodriguez closes the distance and pushes Gable back into the cage.
Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gable misses with the combination.
Gable slips under a jab.
Gable throws a combination that misses
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Gable breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rodriguez connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Gable's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Gable dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Rodriguez changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gable tries to avoid it but Rodriguez manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gable to the ground. Gable escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
 It looks like Daniel Gable has been cut.
Rodriguez tries to close the distance and clinch but Gable swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rodriguez fails to land the takedown.
Rodriguez throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gable's waist but Gable gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Rodriguez off to one side.
Daniel Gable has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rico Rodriguez.
Gable keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little feinted left hand from Gable on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A lazy left from Gable finds it's target.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Gable! Rodriguez is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Gable!
Daniel Gable seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jeong Hoon Chai (ranked 1281 p4p, 1327 weight class) and Ivor Ivanovic (ranked 115 p4p, 120 weight class). Jeong Hoon Chai 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeong Hoon Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Ivanovic!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chai swings widly with a right hand
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Chai backing away here, and Ivanovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Ivanovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chai was well out of range. Poor timing from Ivanovic.
Chai swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Chai throws a head kick but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic throws a series of punches but Chai avoids them all with ease.
Chai looks to land a right hand but Ivanovic moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws a hook but Ivanovic blocks it.
Ivanovic is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai misses with a right hand
and Ivanovic counters with a left to the body.
Chai lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ivanovic lands a front kick.
Ivanovic slips under a jab.
Ivanovic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ivanovic looks to land a right hand but Chai moved out of range.
Ivanovic throws a hook but Chai avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Chai tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chai tests Ivanovic's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ivanovic moves away.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chai scores with a decent looking hook.
Ivanovic throws a half hearted mid kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic moves out of range of the strikes.
Ivanovic appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Ivanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Chai goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Ivanovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Ivanovic takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nice shot by Chai.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Chai there.
Chai throws a head kick that misses.
Chai looks to land a left hand but Ivanovic moved out of range nicely.
Ivanovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Chai misses with a jab to the body
and Ivanovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
Chai throws a right and a left that both miss.
That kick from Ivanovic tenderised Chai's leg. Chai is trying to keep his angry face on.
Chai fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Ivanovic changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic wants to counter with a clinch but Chai pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic lands with a kick to the ribs.
Chai falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ivanovic appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ivanovic connects with a body shot that sends Chai's belly button to the back.
Chai swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chai misses with a wild combination.
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 Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chai misses with a head kick.
Ivanovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Donk. Chai catches Ivanovic right on the button with a cross.
Ivanovic fakes the leg kick and cracks Chai in the body.
Chai tries a head kick but it misses.
Chai throws a sloppy head kick
and Ivanovic counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chai's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Chai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The crowd cheers as Ivanovic lands an impressive looking overhand right. Chai doesn't seem phased though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ivanovic tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
Jeong Hoon Chai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chai takes a swing at Ivanovic's ribcage but misses.
Ivanovic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Nice shot lands for Ivanovic.
Chai throws a body punch but Ivanovic moves out of range.
Ivanovic was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ivanovic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A big right from Chai misses.
It seemed like Ivanovic was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chai just misses with a punch to the body.
And Ivanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chai connects with a body shot.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic moves out of range as Chai strikes.
Ivanovic drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Chai defends it well.
Ivanovic looks to throw a body kick
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
Chai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ivanovic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Chai lands a jab to Ivanovic's midsection.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chai.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
We've been told by Chai's head coaches at Master Chai's Dojo that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Chai throws the left hand but Ivanovic avoids the punch easily.
Ivanovic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chai throws out the jab.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Ivanovic counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ivanovic.
Ivanovic throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chai throws a poor cross that misses
and Ivanovic holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai prevents a body shot from Ivanovic.
Chai can't find room to land a body shot as Ivanovic controls the action.
Ivanovic taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Ivanovic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Chai misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ivanovic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ivanovic stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Ivanovic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ivanovic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Ivanovic has Chai pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Chai.
Chai tries to throw a body punch but Ivanovic avoids it by throwing Chai back against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chai creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
Chai throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ivanovics head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The referee is keeping an eye on Ivanovic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Ivanovic throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
Chai working aggressively here.
Ivanovic lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chai.
Good body shot from Chai.
Chai working aggressively here.
Ivanovic lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ivanovic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Chai blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Jeong Hoon Chai will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Chai moves out of range of the body kick.
As Ivanovic looks to move away, Chai throws a big counter combo but Ivanovic just gets out of the way.
Ivor Ivanovic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A head kick misses from Chai.
Ivanovic tries to counter with a clinch but Chai shakes him off and moves away.
Ivanovic ducks under a wild hook from Chai.
Ivanovic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Chai misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Chai.
Ivanovic doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ivanovic misses with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chai ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chai misses with a straight left.
Chai backing away here, and Ivanovic unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chai throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ivanovic changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A head kick misses from Chai.
Chai lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Chai missing with a left hand there. Ivanovic was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ivanovic wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.
Chai misses with a right hand
enabling Ivanovic to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeong Hoon Chai is winning the standup battle so far.
Chai swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Chai throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Chai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chai misses with a body punch
and Ivanovic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
And Ivanovic tries to counter it with a takedown but Chai pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Chai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ivanovic throws out the jab.
Chai misses the jab.
Chai connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ivanovic on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic counters with a body kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Chai. That snapped Ivanovic's head back.
Chai throws out a loose jab but Ivanovic uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ivanovic thows a leg kick but Chai checks it
and Chai counters with a two punch combo.
Chai throws a lazy uppercut
and Ivanovic counters with a nice body shot.
Chai thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chai throws a looping overhand right but Ivanovic ducks down to avoid it.
Ivanovic with the counter takedown but Chai avoids it easily.
Ivanovic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Ivanovic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Chai throws an overhand right that lands on Ivanovic's shoulder, as Ivanovic tries to avoid the shot.
Ivanovic wants to counter the offense by Chai and move into the clinch position.
Chai takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai misses the shot to the body.
Ivanovic tries to counter by closing the distance.
Chai thuds his right hand into Ivanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanovic needs to keep his hands up - Chai had a free shot at his head there.
Chai scores with a head kick.
Jeong Hoon Chai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai thuds his right hand into Ivanovic's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Ivanovic throws a hook to the side of Chai's head but Chai sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Chai throwing a counter right hand but Ivanovic manages to avoid it.
Ivanovic misses with a body punch
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai cracks Ivanovic with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jeong Hoon Chai showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Chai, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeong Hoon Chai!
A very excited looking Jeong Hoon Chai made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Julian Bashir (ranked 1671 p4p, 1190 weight class) and Omar Brown (ranked 107 p4p, 82 weight class). Bashir's entrance music is Exodus - The Toxic Waltz. A fine choice. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Julian Bashir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Omar Brown!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bashir slips under a jab.
Bashir attempts a counter takedown but Brown avoids it well and moves away.
Brown walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
 It looks like Omar Brown has been cut.
Bashir walks into a left hand.
Brown throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bashir throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bashir takes a swing at Brown's ribcage but misses.
Brown displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bashir throws out the jab.
Bashir definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bashir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brown.
Bashir drops his hands momentarily and Brown takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Brown misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown throws an off balance right hand
and Bashir counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Brown!
Bashir cracks Brown with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Bashir has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Brown tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bashir raining down shots from the mount!
Brown keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bashir sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bashir looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bashir unloading with bombs!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bashir landing strikes from the mount and Brown is in trouble!
Bashir with good strikes from the mount here!
Bashir lands a big shot there that rocks Brown but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bashir lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Brown is rocked!
Bashir connects with a bit shot that sees Brown covering up! More strikes from Bashir and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bashir is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julian Bashir!
A victorious Julian Bashir thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lutalo Masamba (ranked 741 p4p, 1060 weight class) and Leonard Susskind (ranked 102 p4p, 152 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lutalo Masamba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Leonard Susskind!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Susskind darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Lutalo Masamba has been cut.
Masamba slips under a jab.
Masamba definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Susskind lands a slapping body shot.
Susskind with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Susskind 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.
Susskind throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Masamba sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Masamba throws a hook but Susskind blocks it.
Susskind thuds his right hand into Masamba's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Masamba throws a shot from downtown. Susskind moves away and avoids it.
Susskind connects with a looping right hand.
Masamba looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Masamba digs a good hook to Susskind's body.
A good leg kick by Susskind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masamba misses with an uppercut.
Susskind slips under a jab from Masamba.
Susskind looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Lutalo Masamba seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masamba buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Susskind fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Masamba manages to avoid it.
It looked like Masamba wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Susskind uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masamba.
Masamba swings for the body but Susskind moves out of range.
Susskind doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Susskind misses with a body shot.
Susskind jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Masamba throws a hook but Susskind blocks it.
Susskind throws a leg kick that is checked
and Masamba counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masamba cracks Susskind with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Susskind looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Masamba finish him?
It looks like Leonard Susskind 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!
Masamba rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Susskind counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Susskind bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Masamba misses with a left hand
and Susskind counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masamba is looking to clinch but Susskind is avoiding it.
Masamba lands a leg kick that knocks Susskind off balance momentarily.
Masamba misses with an attempted mid kick.
Susskind circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Masamba to the canvas! Masamba doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Susskind keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Susskind!
A relieved looking Leonard Susskind thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tommy McCork (ranked 372 p4p, 561 weight class) and Gunner Bond (ranked 46 p4p, 71 weight class). McCork's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Alternative Ulster by Stiff Little Fingers. Gunner Bond has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Tommy McCork's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tommy McCork!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunner Bond!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCork throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McCork throws a jab but it's blocked by Bond.
Bond lands with a shot to the body.
Bond uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCork.
McCork throws a body punch but Bond moves out of range.
McCork jabbing away but nothing is landing.
McCork throws out a loose jab but Bond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bond doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McCork scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
McCork throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond cracks McCork with an open hand slap.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bond. That's going to slow McCork down.
Bond cracks McCork with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCork misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bond.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond lands a jab to the nose.
Bond tries a head kick but it misses.
It looked like McCork wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCork jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Bond responds with a good body kick, but McCork manages to step out the way in time.
McCork moves out of range of the leg kick from Bond.
A little feinted left hand from McCork on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bond cracks McCork with a good jab.
It looks like Tommy McCork has been cut.
McCork takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Bond tests McCork's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCork is rocked!
McCork 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.
Bond moves out of range as McCork strikes.
Oh McCork is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCork misses with a left hand
and Bond rattles McCork with a well-timed uppercut counter. - McCork tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Bond dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving McCork stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Gunner Bond!
Gunner Bond is the new welterweight champion!
An out of breath Gunner Bond 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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FIGHT
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