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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Steve (ranked 538 p4p, 2022 weight class) and Kiso Akinaga (ranked 72 p4p, 238 weight class). Akinaga has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 31 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Steve!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 17 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steve misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akinaga.
Akinaga moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Akinaga.
Steve throws a leg kick which misses Akinaga's front leg but catches the back leg as Akinaga tries to avoid it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Steve.
Nice cross by Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Steve needs to keep his hands up - Akinaga had a free shot at his head there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akinaga, as that shot connected.
Steve looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Steve keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Akinaga.
Steve slips under a jab.
A little feinted left hand from Steve on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steve slips a jab and a cross from Akinaga.
And Steve counters with a quick kick to the body but Akinaga blocks it.
Steve takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A cross from Akinaga lands.
Akinaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Akinaga throws a series of punches but Steve moves out of range.
Akinaga swings widly with a right hand
and Steve counters with a nice low kick that buckles Akinaga's knee momentarily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Akinaga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akinaga tests Steve's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akinaga bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Akinaga throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akinaga bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akinaga keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akinaga rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
Akinaga is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Steve had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Steve displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akinaga throws out the jab.
Steve slips a jab from Akinaga.
Steve dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Akinaga lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Steve slips a straight right by Akinaga.
Akinaga throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Steve moves away from the strike by Akinaga.
A quick step to the side and Steve tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Akinaga throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akinaga moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Akinaga will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Akinaga listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Steve pushes Akinaga up against the cage in a clinch.
Steve lands with a right to the head.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Akinaga looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Akinaga wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Steve has him pressed against the cage.
Akinaga tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
Akinaga can't find room to land a body shot as Steve controls the action.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
Steve lands with a left to the head.
Akinaga wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Akinaga tries to circle away but Steve has him pinned against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Steve.
Akinaga looks winded!
Steve digs a right hand underneath Akinaga's ribcage. Akinaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve scores with a shoulder strike.
Steve digs a right hand underneath Akinaga's ribcage. Akinaga let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Steve lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
Steve lands a right hand that snaps the head of Akinaga backwards.
Steve lands a body punch.
Steve is stalling here.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akinagas head.
Steve lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Steve lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Steve lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A hook to the body from Steve.
Steve working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Steve throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Steve scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Steve drops Akinaga onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Akinaga is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Akinaga is rocked!
Good body shot from Steve.
Akinaga is still on wobbly legs! Can Steve finish him?
Steve gets through Akinaga's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Akinagas head.
A body shot lands from Steve.
Steve lands a shoulder strike.
Steve creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Akinaga with a big uppercut! Akinaga tries to clinch up but Steve pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Akinaga to the mat! Akinaga covers up and Steve unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Yago Steve!
Our winner, Yago Steve, 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Darren Dixon (ranked 190 p4p, 373 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 17 p4p, 32 weight class). Six Nine has chosen KIKA - Tekashi 6ix9ine as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Tekashi Six Nine told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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145
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World class boxer
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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 33 - 17 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Darren Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dixon defending well as Six Nine loads up on a big left hand.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it well and moves away.
A good leg kick by Six Nine .
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Six Nine .
Six Nine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dixon was well out of range. Poor timing from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a lazy right hand but Dixon sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dixon tries to counter with a takedown but Six Nine is quick to defend against it.
Dixon with a nice cross.
Six Nine works the jab nicely.
Six Nine missing with a left hand there. Dixon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine looks to land a left hand but Dixon moved out of range nicely.
Six Nine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Six Nine misses with a leg kick.
Dixon feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Dixon engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon tries to free his leg and advance position but Six Nine is retaining full guard.
Dixon drops back looking for a leg! Six Nine is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Six Nine manages to kick Dixon off! Dixon jumps back into Six Nine 's guard.
Six Nine keeping moving, preventing Dixon from controlling successfully.
Dixon wants to pass the guard but Six Nine is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Six Nine has his hands on Dixon's head, controlling the position.
Dixon trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Six Nine lands a head shot.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Six Nine misses with a wild combination.
Six Nine scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nice body punch from Six Nine .
Six Nine throws a push kick but Dixon slaps the foot to one side.
Six Nine misses with a body shot.
Dixon shoots in looking for a takedown but Six Nine manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dixon's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Six Nine fails to land with a series of punches.
Dixon attempts a counter takedown but Six Nine avoids it well and moves away.
Dixon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Dixon tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Six Nine manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dixon's best efforts.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dixon wants to work for an arm triangle but Six Nine is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Six Nine is concentrating on defense, preventing Dixon from advancing position.
Dixon is keen to just control but Six Nine is a slippery customer.
Six Nine wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Dixon tries to pass the half guard into mount. Six Nine knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dixon is trying to control. Six Nine wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Six Nine swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon blocks a low kick nicely.
Six Nine attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dixon.
Dixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Six Nine is keeping the position for now.
Six Nine wants to stand and escape but Dixon is having none of it.
Six Nine wants to sweep here but Dixon controlling him for the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Six Nine keeping full guard, as Dixon tries to pass.
Dixon trying to control but Six Nine is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine trying to control the position here.
Six Nine 's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Dixon trying to control the position from guard on top but Six Nine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Six Nine .
Dixon feinted with a counter takedown.
Six Nine connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Six Nine swings for the body but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Six Nine .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dixon momentarily.
Six Nine with a hook.
Six Nine lands a lovely overhand right.
Six Nine throws a leg kick
and Dixon counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Dixon controlling the action here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Six Nine tries to get to full guard but Dixon has control of the leg.
Dixon is pressing down on Six Nine 's thigh, looking to free his foot. Six Nine is holding on for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine wants to improve his position but Dixon is controlling well.
Six Nine has his hands clasped together around Dixon's back. He's all about the action.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Six Nine defends it.
Dixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Six Nine keeps working.
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.
Six Nine trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Six Nine .
A big right from Six Nine misses.
Dixon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Six Nine throws out the jab.
Six Nine moves out of range of the strikes.
Dixon takes one to the side of the head.
Dixon avoids the body shot from Six Nine .
Dixon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Six Nine .
A big left from Six Nine misses.
Dixon drops down looking for a counter takedown but Six Nine sprawls and moves away.
Tekashi Six Nine seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tekashi Six Nine showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Six Nine scores with a leg kick.
Six Nine lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Six Nine tries to clinch but Dixon is having none of it.
Six Nine lands an overhand right.
Six Nine with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Dixon shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dixon trying to mount his opponent but Six Nine defends it.
Six Nine wants to control but Dixon is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Six Nine looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dixon is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dixon looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Darren Dixon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dixon stalling.
Six Nine is not content to let Dixon control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Six Nine throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Six Nine misses with a wild body shot.
Dixon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Nice takedown defense from Six Nine . No joy for Dixon on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine throws a leg kick that is checked
and Dixon counters with a takedown into side control.
Six Nine manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Six Nine tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Dixon.
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Six Nine pulls his head out easily.
Tekashi Six Nine is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dixon trying to hold on to Six Nine 's head to control him but Six Nine postures up.
Six Nine takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Dixon is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Six Nine pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Six Nine in particular looking to stall.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Six Nine decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Dixon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Six Nine .
Six Nine lands a head shot.
Dixon moves forwards but Six Nine connects with a nice, crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Six Nine throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Six Nine .
Good exchange - Six Nine coming out on top.
Dixon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Darren Dixon. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dixon. That did some damage!
Six Nine lands a nice looking body kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tekashi Six Nine comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Six Nine winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tekashi Six Nine !
A very excited looking Tekashi Six Nine 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corona Virus (ranked 325 p4p, 929 weight class) and Henry Akinwande (ranked 48 p4p, 122 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 22 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Corona Virus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Henry Akinwande!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akinwande. Virus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Virus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Akinwande just manages to avoid it.
Virus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Akinwande counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Corona Virus has been cut.
Akinwande connects with a body shot that sends Virus's belly button to the back.
Akinwande takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akinwande on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Virus. Virus obviously looking to wear him down.
Virus looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinwande keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Virus swings for the body but Akinwande moves out of range.
And Akinwande responds with a good body kick, but Virus manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Virus slips a jab from Akinwande.
A little feinted left hand from Virus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Akinwande connects with a right hand. Virus shakes it off.
Virus misses with an uppercut.
Akinwande moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Donk. Akinwande catches Virus right on the button with a cross.
Virus throws a right hand that misses
and Akinwande counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Akinwande!
After winning the bout, Henry Akinwande 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 217 p4p, 439 weight class) and Marcus Shakes (ranked 13 p4p, 29 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Shakes's choice of entrance music: About the Money- T.I.. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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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 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes closes this distance looking for a takedown but Apollo circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Shakes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Apollo stuns Shakes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense.
Apollo looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.
Apollo throws the left hand but Shakes avoids the punch easily.
Shakes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Apollo.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shakes has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo throws a hook but Shakes avoids it easily.
Apollo jabs Shakes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good standup being displayed there by Apollo as he connects with a hook.
Shakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Apollo throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shakes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakes.
Shakes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apollo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Apollo 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.
Apollo scoring well with a low kick there.
Apollo stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Apollo wants it to stay on the feet.
Apollo digs a good hook to Shakes's body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Shakes.
Apollo stuffs the takedown.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Apollo as he jumps to the side.
Shakes misses with a takedown
and Apollo counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Shakes looks winded!
Apollo throws a head kick that misses.
A big right from Apollo misses.
Apollo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Apollo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Shakes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Apollo sprawls well. Apollo wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shakes gets slowly back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakes.
A punch lands to the side of Shakes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Apollo throws a head kick but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Apollo defends well and Shakes ends up having to push Apollo into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense.
Apollo was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Apollo misses the jab.
Shakes avoids the body shot from Apollo.
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakes.
Apollo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Shakes. That did some damage!
Apollo turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Apollo missing with a left hand there. Shakes was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apollo lands a front kick.
Apollo takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses.
Apollo slaps away a takedown attempt from Shakes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Apollo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shakes.
Shakes walks into a stiff left hand from Apollo.
Shakes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Apollo counters with a stiff right hand.
Shakes fails with the takedown
enabling Apollo to counter with a crisp jab.
Apollo thuds his shin into the meat of Shakes's side.
Jab from Apollo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Apollo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
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!
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Shakes.
Apollo throws a series of strikes that have Shakes backpedaling.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Apollo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Shakes shoots for a double leg takedown but Apollo sprawls well. He's pushed Shakes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
A jab from Apollo does it's job there.
Apollo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Shakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apollo counters with a straight right hand.
Shakes's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Apollo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A nice leg kick from Apollo, right into the meat of the thigh.
Apollo throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Apollo.
Good exchange - Apollo coming out on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Apollo lands a nice shot to the body.
Apollo looks to score with a jab to the body but Shakes is just out of range.
Apollo leaves Shakes with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Apollo on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lindsay Apollo is winning the standup battle so far.
Apollo throws a right hand that Shakes ducks under and follows up with a left that Shakes also avoids with ease.
Apollo scores with a decent looking hook.
Shakes takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shakes on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Shakes should have avoided that one.
Apollo tries a head kick but it misses.
Apollo throws a good cross that connects.
Apollo buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shakes shoots in and drives through. Apollo sprawls well.
An attempted straight right counter from Apollo misses the target.
Shakes fails with a takedown attempt.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcus Shakes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes darts in looking for a takedown but Apollo gets double underhooks and turns Shakes into the cage.
Shakes is breathing heavily.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Apollo clobbers Shakes with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Lindsay Apollo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Apollo misses the target.
Apollo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakes is trying desperately to land a takedown but Apollo is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Shakes.
Shakes fails to land the takedown.
Shakes gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Shakes is trying hard to land a takedown here. Apollo sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Apollo connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shakes 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.
Apollo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Apollo connects with a nice looking jab.
Shakes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Apollo lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for Apollo.
Apollo lands a head kick!
Apollo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Shakes looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Apollo feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Shakes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Shakes with a poor takedown
and Apollo counters with an outside leg kick.
Apollo throws a body punch but Shakes moves out of range.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Shakes might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Apollo has got the better of the exchanges.
Apollo throws a push kick but Shakes slaps the foot to one side.
Shakes dives in for a single leg takedown but Apollo sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Apollo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Apollo with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Shakes shoots in for a takedown but Apollo shows good takedown defense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apollo throws a head kick but Shakes moves out of range.
Shakes doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Apollo counters with a nice leg kick.
Shakes takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Apollo sizes up Shakes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Apollo scores with the left hand. Shakes knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice straight punches there by Apollo. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Apollo.
Shakes is rocked!
Apollo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shakes can do to turn this around?
Shakes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Apollo's waist but Apollo gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Shakes off to one side.
Shakes is still on wobbly legs! Can Apollo finish him?
Shakes with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Apollo to score with a decent uppercut.
Shakes tries to score a power double leg takedown but Apollo sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Shakes somewhat.
Shakes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Apollo digs a good body shot into Shakes's ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apollo swivels and escapes.
Apollo is looking to slow Shakes down with leg kicks.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shakes fails with the takedown
and Apollo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Apollo connects with an inside leg kick.
Apollo lunges at Shakes with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Shakes's hand.
Apollo tests Shakes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo lands a slapping body shot.
Apollo connects with a leg kick.
Apollo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Shakes has his takedown stuffed
and Apollo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Apollo tests Shakes's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lindsay Apollo dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Shakes shoots in looking for a takedown. Apollo tries to sprawl out of it but Shakes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Apollo manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Apollo scores with a nice strike.
Apollo lands a big head kick that sends Shakes to the canvas! Apollo follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lindsay Apollo!
After winning the bout, Lindsay Apollo 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Dude McWrestler (ranked 94 p4p, 647 weight class) and George Pierre (ranked 12 p4p, 82 weight class). McWrestler comes into the arena with Acclaimed Emotions blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Pierre's choice of entrance music: O Canada. George Pierre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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World class boxer
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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 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dude McWrestler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Pierre!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McWrestler scores with a hook.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
Pierre takes a swing at McWrestler's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Pierre misses.
Pierre throws a jab but it's blocked by McWrestler.
McWrestler attempts a counter takedown but Pierre avoids it well and moves away.
Pierre takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
McWrestler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
McWrestler trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
McWrestler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McWrestler stands up over Pierre, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
McWrestler is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
McWrestler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Pierre works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
McWrestler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler advances position into side control!
McWrestler scoring with punches from side control.
An elbow from McWrestler crashes against the mat.
A lull in the action here.
McWrestler looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pierre is avoiding damage well.
McWrestler lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Pierre down.
McWrestler is staying tight to Pierre's torso, preventing him from escaping.
McWrestler misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
McWrestler fails to land a wild elbow strike.
McWrestler has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler landing strikes.
McWrestler landing a few strikes.
Pierre dodges the ground and pound from McWrestler.
McWrestler trying to control the position but Pierre is working away.
Pierre avoids any damage from the ground and pound of McWrestler.
McWrestler wants to control but Pierre is keeping him busy.
McWrestler creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler working the body and head with strikes.
A lull in the action here as McWrestler stalls from top position.
McWrestler throws an elbow but Pierre slips to the side and avoids it well.
Pierre defending against the ground and pound.
Pierre is letting McWrestler control him for a moment.
McWrestler throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Pierre is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
McWrestler landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pierre managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by McWrestler.
McWrestler scoring with punches from side control.
McWrestler working the ground and pound from side control.
McWrestler misses with the ground and pound.
McWrestler throws an elbow but Pierre slips to the side and avoids it well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McWrestler controlling from side mount.
Pierre is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but McWrestler has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McWrestler jabs Pierre to the body, keeping him at a distance.
McWrestler stuns Pierre with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
George Pierre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McWrestler scores with a hook.
Pierre throws a hook but McWrestler blocks it.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
Pierre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McWrestler appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
McWrestler throws a hook but Pierre avoids it easily.
Pierre takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pierre keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking hook.
Pierre misses with a two punch combination.
McWrestler was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Pierre uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McWrestler.
Dude McWrestler is winning the standup battle so far.
Pierre looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pierre throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierre takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pierre looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from McWrestler misses.
George Pierre is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. McWrestler darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Nice defenses there by McWrestler.
McWrestler dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McWrestler feints and as Pierre raises his hands in defense, McWrestler changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
McWrestler is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Pierre can do to turn this around?
Pierre keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
McWrestler content to stall in guard here.
Pierre keeping moving, preventing McWrestler from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McWrestler engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Pierre manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pierre bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pierre slips under a jab.
Pierre moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and McWrestler duly obliges.
McWrestler moves out of range of the strikes.
McWrestler looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Pierre is fending him off so far but McWrestler persists. Nope, Pierre circles away and we're back to standing.
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler connects with a right hand. Pierre shakes it off.
Pierre throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McWrestler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from McWrestler on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McWrestler blocks a jab.
Pierre takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
McWrestler uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Pierre has time to react.
Pierre is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
McWrestler closes the distance and clinches up with Pierre, looking for a takedown. McWrestler pushes Pierre against the cage but Pierre circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
It looks like McWrestler has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Pierre takes a jab right on the kisser.
McWrestler throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pierre throws a shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Pierre.
McWrestler slips under a jab from Pierre.
Pierre swings widly with a right hand
and McWrestler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McWrestler lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre 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.
Pierre throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McWrestler stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Pierre throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McWrestler counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
McWrestler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McWrestler pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pierre misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McWrestler.
Pierre takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dude McWrestler. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pierre throws a hook but McWrestler avoids it easily.
McWrestler keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pierre.
McWrestler lands with a straight right. Pierre didn't see that one coming.
McWrestler rushes Pierre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
McWrestler lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pierre backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McWrestler lands with a short shot to the head.
McWrestler makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McWrestler misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from McWrestler.
A shot in the inside from Pierre.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dude McWrestler dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pierre scores with a jab.
The fighters circling - Pierre throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
An attempted straight right counter from McWrestler misses the target.
Pierre throws a jab when McWrestler was well out of range.
McWrestler keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Pierre slips under a jab.
Pierre looks to land a combination but McWrestler avoids it well.
McWrestler moves out of range as Pierre strikes.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
McWrestler moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pierre throws an off balance right hand
and McWrestler counters with a straight right hand.
Pierre blocks a jab.
Pierre throws a right hand that misses
and McWrestler counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Pierre thinking.
Pierre swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pierre misses with a wild combination.
Pierre throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling McWrestler to counter with a crisp jab.
Pierre takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McWrestler shoots in for a takedown but Pierre shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
McWrestler swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McWrestler swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range.
McWrestler lands with a hook. Pierre tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
McWrestler avoids the body shot from Pierre.
Pierre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd cheers as McWrestler lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pierre doesn't seem phased though.
Pierre misses with a wild body shot.
McWrestler slips a jab from Pierre.
McWrestler is looking to counter punch.
McWrestler scores with a jab.
Pierre looks to land a right hand but McWrestler moved out of range.
Pierre has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Pierre there as he acknowledges the shot.
McWrestler cracks Pierre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pierre moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
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!
Pierre misses with a series of wild punches.
McWrestler throws a lazy right hand but Pierre sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice defenses there by McWrestler.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler swings for the body but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre takes one on the button.
McWrestler moves away from the strike by Pierre.
Jab from McWrestler.
McWrestler avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Pierre misses the target.
McWrestler displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pierre throws out the jab.
McWrestler seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
McWrestler uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pierre.
Pierre gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pierre misses with a looping right.
McWrestler scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McWrestler lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Some wild striking there from Pierre.
McWrestler tries to clinch but Pierre moves out of range.
Pierre looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice jab there from McWrestler.
Pierre looks to land a combination but McWrestler avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pierre walks into a left hand.
Pierre lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but McWrestler circles away quickly and effectively.
Pierre has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from McWrestler finds it's way through Pierre's defenses.
Pierre is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
McWrestler falls off balance throwing a combination
and Pierre counters with a nice uppercut.
George Pierre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McWrestler ducks under a wild hook from Pierre.
Pierre throws out a loose jab but McWrestler uses good head movement to avoid it.
McWrestler throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Pierre was covering up waiting for the punch and McWrestler finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Pierre is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst McWrestler is controlling him.
McWrestler trying to control but Pierre is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McWrestler is in close to Pierre's body, working some short punches and elbows.
McWrestler throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than 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!
McWrestler not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McWrestler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McWrestler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
McWrestler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dude McWrestler showed his dominance in that final round.
Well McWrestler 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dude McWrestler!
A less than humble Dude McWrestler misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 418 p4p, 656 weight class) and Deon Big Daddy (ranked 59 p4p, 83 weight class). Big Daddy has chosen Big Daddy Kane - Smooth Operator as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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World class boxer
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abdul Keji!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Deon Big Daddy !
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Big Daddy misses with a right hand
and Big Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 It looks like Deon Big Daddy has been cut.
Big Daddy looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Keji is looking to counter punch.
Keji scores with a body shot.
A jab from Big Daddy misses.
Keji misses the shot to the body.
And Big Daddy responds with a good body kick, but Keji manages to step out the way in time.
Big Daddy throws a lazy head kick
and Keji counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Keji connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Big Daddy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
A shot to the liver by Big Daddy . Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Big Daddy takes one to the side of the head.
Big Daddy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Big Daddy throws a leg kick that is checked
and Keji cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Big Daddy lands a jab to the nose.
Big Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keji.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Keji takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Keji misses with a straight right.
Big Daddy feints a counter leg kick.
Keji defending well as Big Daddy loads up on a big left hand.
A jab from Keji misses.
Keji really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Big Daddy finds it's way through Keji's defenses.
Keji drops Big Daddy with a beautiful combination! Big Daddy stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Keji is looking for the KO!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from Big Daddy .
An attempted straight right counter from Keji misses the target.
Keji throws a nice looking combination but Big Daddy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Big Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Keji throws a poor cross that misses
and Big Daddy makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Big Daddy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Keji to score with a decent uppercut.
Big Daddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Keji.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy connects with a right hand. Keji shakes it off.
Big Daddy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Big Daddy defending well as Keji loads up on a big left hand.
Big Daddy scores with a leg kick.
Keji doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Big Daddy tries to work over Keji's front leg with a kick but Keji checks it.
Keji is looking for a counter combo.
Big Daddy keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Keji.
Big Daddy blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Big Daddy jabs Keji right on the nose. Keji blinks but takes it well.
Keji misses with a double jab
and Big Daddy counters with a nice right hand that sends Keji toppling to the canvas! Keji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Big Daddy finish him?!
 Keji is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Big Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Keji.
Big Daddy doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Big Daddy loads up on a big right hand but Keji slips the punch.
Big Daddy throws a chopping leg kick but Keji manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Keji misses with a right hand
and Big Daddy counters with a nice right hand that sends Keji toppling to the canvas! Keji scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Big Daddy finish him?!
Oh Keji is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Keji leaves his chin hanging out and Big Daddy seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Keji crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Deon Big Daddy !
Deon Big Daddy bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 134 p4p, 428 weight class) and Gurizuri Nakamura (ranked 19 p4p, 64 weight class). Adam comes into the arena with Dona Eis Requiem blaring out of the sound system. Principo Adam 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gurizuri Nakamura!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakamura defending well as Adam loads up on a big left hand.
Adam lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nakamura fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Adam on the side of the head.
Adam misses with a hook. Nakamura ducked under it nicely.
Adam bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nakamura closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Adam's guard.
Nakamura stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Adam swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nakamura with a flurry of punches that miss.
Nakamura makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Adam pulls Nakamura in close to prevent any damage.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Nakamura working his ground and pound in the gym.
Nakamura has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Nakamura stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Adam throws up his legs and catches Nakamura in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Nakamura tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Adam! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Principo Adam!
Principo Adam bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ispa Perkele (ranked 239 p4p, 272 weight class) and Johnny Billabong (ranked 38 p4p, 44 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Ispa Perkele!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Johnny Billabong!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Good exchange - Perkele coming out on top.
Billabong has his takedown stuffed
and Perkele counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele thows a leg kick but Billabong checks it
and Billabong counters with a left to the body.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
No joy there for Billabong, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkele's hands.
Perkele misses with a wild body shot.
Billabong smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Perkele pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Billabong lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice body kick there by Perkele.
Nice straight punches there by Billabong. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Billabong.
Perkele is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele walks into a jab.
Billabong throws a series of punches but Perkele avoids them all with ease.
Billabong misses with a hook.
Billabong throws a good cross that connects.
A big right from Perkele misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Perkele misses with a left hand
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Billabong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Billabong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Perkele misses with a leg kick.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sloppy strikes from Perkele. Those never looked like landing.
Perkele misses with a body shot.
Ispa Perkele seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Billabong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Perkele scoring well with a low kick there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
Billabong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele throws a hook to the side of Billabong's head but Billabong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Billabong uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perkele.
Billabong has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Perkele throws a head kick but Billabong moves out of range.
Billabong fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Perkele sprawls well initially but Billabong persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Perkele is trying to get back to full guard.
Billabong seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Perkele does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Perkele is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perkele is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong is trying to control. Perkele wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Perkele trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Billabong manages to pass to mount!
Perkele is trying to escape the mount.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong breaks from Perkele's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Billabong avoids the attempt from Perkele to control.
Perkele keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Billabong scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Perkele?
Billabong cracks Perkele with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Perkele tries to hold on but Billabong postures up.
Perkele is desperately trying to improve his position but Billabong has a good base and remains in mount.
Billabong trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Billabong looking to control and managing it successfully.
Perkele is trying desperately to improve position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Johnny Billabong dominated that round.
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.
A telegraphed right hand from Billabong misses the target.
Perkele is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Perkele showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Billabong.
Nice jab there from Perkele.
Billabong checks the leg kick nicely there.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Perkele misses with a looping left.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Billabong slips a jab from Perkele.
Johnny Billabong seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Billabong scores with a hook to the body. Perkele takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Billabong throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Billabong.
A low kick from Perkele misses
and Perkele takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Perkele tries to score with a low kick but Billabong moves his leg out of the way.
Billabong checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Billabong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Perkele.
Perkele looks to land a right hand but Billabong moved out of range.
Perkele throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
Billabong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Perkele throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perkele pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Billabong tests Perkele's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A cross from Billabong lands.
Billabong 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.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Billabong moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Billabong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Billabong lands a slapping body shot.
Billabong keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Billabong.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Billabong moves away from the strike by Perkele.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Billabong! But no joy.
Billabong scores with a sloppy right hand. Perkele should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Perkele.
Billabong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Perkele misses the target.
Perkele walks into a stiff left hand from Billabong.
Billabong shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Perkele pinned against the cage. Perkele gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Perkele throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Billabong sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Perkele throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong misses the jab.
Perkele tried to counter with a leg kick but Billabong avoided it.
Billabong misses with a shot to the body
and Perkele counters with a one-two to the body.
Perkele keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Perkele swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Perkele scores with a kick to the midsection.
Perkele throws a leg kick that is checked
and Billabong counters with a nice body shot.
Billabong avoids a punch combination nicely.
It seemed like Billabong was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Billabong connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Perkele's hands.
Perkele swings for the body but Billabong moves out of range.
Perkele takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Billabong misses with an uppercut.
Perkele scores with the left hand. Billabong knows he should have avoided that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Billabong needs to keep his hands up - Perkele had a free shot at his head there.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
Perkele wants to slow Billabong down by chopping away at his legs.
Perkele misses with a hook. Billabong ducked under it nicely.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A little jabbing left from Billabong on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Perkele ducks under a wild hook from Billabong.
Billabong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Perkele looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Billabong goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Perkele throws a lazy uppercut
and Billabong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Billabong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Perkele. Perkele obviously looking to wear him down.
Billabong cracks Perkele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele moves away from the strike by Billabong.
Perkele connects with a body shot.
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 Ispa Perkele will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perkele moves away.
It looked like Perkele wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Billabong cracks Perkele with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Billabong misses with a double jab.
A swing and a miss from Perkele.
Billabong now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Billabong misses the jab.
Perkele uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Billabong.
Billabong throws a hook but Perkele blocks it.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong walks into a stiff left hand from Perkele.
Perkele throws a right hand that misses
and Billabong counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid leg kick lands there for Perkele.
Perkele throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Billabong lands a body shot.
Billabong shoots in and drives through. Perkele sprawls well.
Perkele takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perkele lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Billabong misses with a takedown attempt - Perkele sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Perkele's jab looks to have found its range, popping Billabong under the eye.
Perkele throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Perkele ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Billabong takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Billabong misses with a body shot.
Perkele does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Perkele digs a good hook to Billabong's body.
A jab lands there for Billabong.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A slow jab from Perkele misses its intended target.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perkele tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Billabong was well out of range. Poor timing from Perkele.
Nice sprawl there from Perkele as Billabong shoots in.
Perkele throwing a counter right hand but Billabong manages to avoid it.
Ispa Perkele has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Billabong.
Perkele lands with an overhand left.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Billabong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Perkele looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Perkele fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Perkele throws a jab but it's blocked by Billabong.
Perkele keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Billabong.
Perkele throws a leg kick but Billabong moved away.
Billabong scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Billabong moves out of range as Perkele strikes.
Perkele swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Billabong throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Billabong cracks Perkele with a good jab.
Billabong swings away with a body shot that misses
and Perkele counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ispa Perkele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Billabong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perkele manages to avoid it.
Billabong throws a shot from downtown. Perkele moves away and avoids it.
Perkele lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
A jab from Perkele does it's job there.
Perkele scores with a head kick.
Perkele misses with a lunging right hand
and Billabong counters with a stiff right hand.
Nice defenses there by Perkele.
Perkele throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perkele with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Billabong to score with a decent uppercut.
Perkele misses with an uppercut.
Billabong avoids the body shot from Perkele.
Billabong moves out of range of the strikes.
Billabong misses the shot to the body.
Billabong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Perkele.
Billabong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perkele was well out of range. Poor timing from Billabong.
Perkele is looking to counter punch.
Billabong ducks under a wild hook from Perkele.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Billabong throws a right hand that misses
and Perkele counters with a left to the body.
Billabong throws a jab but it's blocked by Perkele.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Billabong slips a straight right by Perkele.
A big right from Billabong misses.
Perkele finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A jab from Perkele misses.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Billabong on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Perkele swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Perkele throws a hook but Billabong avoids it easily.
Billabong throws out a counter right but Perkele avoids it with no problem.
Perkele will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Billabong ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perkele throws the left hand but Billabong avoids the punch easily.
And Billabong tries to counter it with a takedown but Perkele pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Billabong scores with a body shot.
Perkele misses with a jab to the body
and Billabong counters with a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Ispa Perkele.
I think Perkele 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Johnny Billabong!
Johnny Billabong bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Li Xiaodong (ranked 65 p4p, 57 weight class) and Juodasis Vaiduoklis (ranked 8 p4p, 7 weight class). Li Xiaodong looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Li Xiaodong!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaiduoklis lands a nice shot to the body.
An inside leg kick from Xiaodong misses.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Xiaodong's ribcage but misses.
Xiaodong was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vaiduoklis throws the left hand but Xiaodong avoids the punch easily.
A punch lands to the side of Xiaodong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vaiduoklis tried to score with a low kick but Xiaodong checks it.
Vaiduoklis scores with a sloppy right hand. Xiaodong should have avoided that one.
Vaiduoklis takes a swing at Xiaodong's ribcage but misses.
A nice leg kick from Xiaodong, right into the meat of the thigh.
Xiaodong swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Vaiduoklis.
Xiaodong misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vaiduoklis counters with an inside leg kick.
Xiaodong misses with a looping left.
Vaiduoklis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Vaiduoklis misses with a wild body shot.
Vaiduoklis throws a body shot but no joy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vaiduoklis with a hook.
Vaiduoklis slips under a jab.
Xiaodong lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Vaiduoklis at a distance.
Vaiduoklis waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xiaodong.
Xiaodong stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vaiduoklis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xiaodong throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xiaodong takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Vaiduoklis is looking to land body kicks.
Xiaodong defending well as Vaiduoklis loads up on a big left hand.
Xiaodong swings for the body but Vaiduoklis moves out of range.
Vaiduoklis throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Xiaodong's head.
Xiaodong steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Vaiduoklis.
Xiaodong throws an off balance right hand
and Xiaodong takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vaiduoklis lands a jab to Xiaodong's midsection.
Vaiduoklis swings for the body but Xiaodong moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Xiaodong misses the target.
Vaiduoklis tries to work over Xiaodong's front leg with a kick but Xiaodong checks it.
A punch lands to the side of Xiaodong 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vaiduoklis feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xiaodongs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Vaiduoklis scores with a jab to the jaw.
Vaiduoklis has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xiaodong cracks Vaiduoklis with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vaiduoklis pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vaiduoklis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xiaodong fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Vaiduoklis looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Donk. Vaiduoklis catches Xiaodong right on the button with a cross.
Xiaodong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vaiduoklis is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Xiaodong had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Xiaodong is breathing heavily.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body shot.
Xiaodong moves into the clinch successfully.
Vaiduoklis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Vaiduoklis working aggressively here.
Vaiduoklis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Xiaodong misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Xiaodong tries to work over Vaiduoklis's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vaiduoklis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice uppercut.
Vaiduoklis gets through Xiaodong's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaiduoklis prevents a body shot from Xiaodong.
Vaiduoklis breaks from the clinch.
Vaiduoklis walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Xiaodong finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Vaiduoklis lands a nice looking body shot.
Vaiduoklis connects with a jab.
Li Xiaodong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vaiduoklis cracks Xiaodong with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vaiduoklis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Xiaodong is rocked!
Xiaodong misses with an uppercut.
Oh Xiaodong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Vaiduoklis scores with a hook.
Vaiduoklis darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Xiaodong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vaiduoklis throws out the jab.
Vaiduoklis misses with a body kick.
Vaiduoklis throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Vaiduoklis cracks Xiaodong on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Xiaodong falls backwards against the cage. Vaiduoklis follows up with more strikes that drop Xiaodong to his knees. Vaiduoklis keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Xiaodong! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juodasis Vaiduoklis!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis is the new featherweight champion!
Juodasis Vaiduoklis took some time post fight to say the following; 'Hello, Combate. My close friend and mentor, Arthur Morgan, was Combate's third middleweight champion. It has been a long journey back to the top for Gunderson promotions. I want to dedicate this win to Arthur, Slick and several, but not all, of my illegitimate children. I will be fighting champion.'.
The defeated Li Xiaodong had this to say: 'IQ 123'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 9 p4p, 78 weight class) and Zeke Titus (ranked 3 p4p, 14 weight class). Kahn comes to the cage accompanied by كارتل مدان. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 1, fighting out of London, Zeke Titus!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Titus throws a right hand that misses
and Kahn counters with a left to the body.
Titus showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kahn.
Titus throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Titus takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Kahn fails with an attempt to clinch.
Titus feints the counter takedown.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
Titus moves out of range of the body kick from Kahn.
Titus feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Titus moves out of range of the body kick.
Nice straight punches there by Titus. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Titus.
Titus 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Kahn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn throws a body kick that misses
and Titus counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Titus sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Titus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kahn pulls Titus in close to prevent any damage.
Titus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Titus wants to control from the top but Kahn keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn pulls Titus in close to prevent any damage.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Titus ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Titus changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kahn misses with a right hand
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Kahn!
A bit of a lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Titus throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Titus taking a breather here.
Sloppy strikes there by Titus.
Kahn keeping his opponent close.
Titus controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Titus tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Kahn holding on.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kahn tries to improve position but can't.
Titus trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Titus in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Kahn keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Titus gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Titus takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kahn throws a leg kick
and Titus counters with a shoot takedown. Kahn fights it but they end up in guard.
Kahn is pulling down on Titus's head. It's preventing any offense from Titus, at least for the moment.
Titus looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Titus is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Titus's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn managing to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Titus showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Titus being controlled here momentarily.
Titus is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kahn throws the left hand but Titus avoids the punch easily.
Kahn throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Titus counters with a takedown into side control.
Kahn stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Kahn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Titus.
Titus happy to just control the position for now.
Titus fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn parries the strikes from Titus easily there. Titus is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Kahn to escape.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Titus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Titus postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
What's Kahn going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Titus in side control, throwing shots but Kahn defends.
Titus trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
Titus in side control, throwing shots but Kahn defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kahn can't do much from the bottom here.
Titus working the ground and pound but Kahn is defending the strikes.
Titus working away.
Titus creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kahn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Titus trying to control the action but Kahn is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Titus misses with a takedown attempt
and Kahn counters with an inside leg kick.
Kahn moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zeke Titus showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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.
Titus blocks the body kick.
Kahn wants to slow Titus down by chopping away at his legs.
Kahn misses with a wild body shot.
Titus avoids the body shot from Kahn.
And Titus tries to counter it with a takedown but Kahn pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kahn tries to move into range but Titus moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Titus moves out of range of the strikes.
Kahn throws a half hearted mid kick.
Titus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Titus throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Kahn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Titus moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice jab there from Titus.
Kahn is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Titus.
Mohammed Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big left from Titus misses.
Kahn lands a lovely overhand right.
Nice sprawl there from Kahn as Titus shoots in.
Kahn misses with a straight left.
Titus scores with a jab.
Titus takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Titus misses with a looping right.
Titus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kahn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Titus is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Titus swings for the body but Kahn moves out of range.
Kahn clinches up with Titus and pushes him back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kahn.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Titus takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kahn tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Titus's elbow.
Kahn tries to throw a body punch but Titus avoids it by throwing Kahn back against the cage.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titus misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Titus.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kahn gets through Titus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kahn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Titus backwards.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Titus controls the action.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kahn tries a body shot but Titus blocks it.
Titus takes a shot to the head.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kahn lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn can't find room to land a body shot as Titus controls the action.
Kahn blocks a body shot from Titus.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Titus drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Titus taking a breather.
A right handed body shot lands from Kahn.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Kahn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn gets through Titus's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Titus prevents a body shot from Kahn.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kahn misses with a hook from the clinch.
Titus prevents a body shot from Kahn.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kahn is leaning against Titus and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kahn - that landed with a thud.
Kahn softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mohammed Kahn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kahn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kahn lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Kahn.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Titus takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mohammed Kahn clearly takes that round.
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.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kahn prevents a body shot from Titus.
A short right from Kahn on the inside.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kahn pushes Titus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn lands a body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
A hook to the body from Kahn.
Titus blocks a body shot from Kahn.
Titus takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kahn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Kahn.
Titus misses with some punches.
Titus is absolutely dripping with sweat - he looks exhausted.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kahn lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Titus.
Kahn misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn throws a punch but it's blocked by Titus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kahn scores with a shoulder strike.
Kahn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A left hand lands to the body for Kahn.
Kahn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Titus is rocked!
Kahn lands a body punch in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Titus is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
Kahn pushes Titus back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Titus with a big uppercut! Titus tries to clinch up but Kahn pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Titus to the mat! Titus covers up and Kahn unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Mohammed Kahn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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