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C217: Kahn vs Menday PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Irong Kasamsun (ranked 885 p4p, 1102 weight class) and Patrick Mahomes (ranked 123 p4p, 145 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Patrick Mahomes enters 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 24 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Irong Kasamsun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 1, fighting out of New York, Patrick Mahomes!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kasamsun catches Mahomes with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Kasamsun was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Kasamsun in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Kasamsun wants to control but Mahomes is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes seems a little lost for a moment, as Kasamsun dominates the positioning.
Kasamsun seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Mahomes for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mahomes to escape.
Kasamsun tries to score with some ground and pound. Mahomes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
A lull in the action here.
Mahomes parries the strikes from Kasamsun easily there. Kasamsun is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mahomes to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kasamsun throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Mahomes works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
Kasamsun is taking a breather. Mahomes says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Kasamsun has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
We've been told by Kasamsun's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the liver by Kasamsun. Beautiful body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mahomes throws a looping overhand right but Kasamsun ducks down to avoid it.
Kasamsun lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasamsun defending well as Mahomes loads up on a big left hand.
Kasamsun throws a right and a left that Mahomes avoids nicely.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun fails with a takedown attempt.
Kasamsun wants to clinch up but Mahomes keeps it at a distance.
Mahomes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahomes tries to sprawl out of it but Kasamsun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahomes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kasamsun slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Mahomes looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mahomes lands a right hook to the body.
Mahomes clobbers Kasamsun with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes gets caught flat footed, as Kasamsun shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kasamsun is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kasamsun uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mahomes.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Mahomes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Mahomes takes one on the button.
Mahomes catches Kasamsun with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mahomes swings widly with a right hand
and Kasamsun counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Mahomes thinking.
Mahomes lands a body shot.
Mahomes takes a swing at Kasamsun's ribcage but misses.
Mahomes's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kasamsun connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Mahomes scrambles back to his feet.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick.
Kasamsun lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun misses with a straight right.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes throws a body shot but no joy.
Kasamsun is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
Mahomes takes a jab right on the kisser.
Kasamsun uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mahomes.
Mahomes throws out a loose jab but Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Kasamsun wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kasamsun misses with a straight left.
Mahomes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kasamsun waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mahomes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahomes throws a lazy uppercut
letting Kasamsun counter with a right hand.
Kasamsun jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kasamsun takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A slow jab from Kasamsun misses its intended target.
Mahomes lands the left hand.
Kasamsun shoots in but Mahomes avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mahomes throws out a counter right but Kasamsun avoids it with no problem.
Kasamsun is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mahomes scores with a body shot.
Kasamsun loads up on a big right hand but Mahomes slips the punch.
Mahomes throws a hook but Kasamsun blocks it.
Mahomes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Mahomes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mahomes swings for the body but Kasamsun moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Kasamsun throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Kasamsun checks it.
Mahomes feints and then cracks Kasamsun's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kasamsun down.
Kasamsun takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kasamsun throws a hook to the side of Mahomes's head but Mahomes sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Irong Kasamsun is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun checks a leg kick nicely.
Patrick Mahomes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice cross by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mahomes.
Kasamsun shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mahomes pinned against the cage. Mahomes gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Mahomes tries a low kick but Kasamsun avoids it.
Kasamsun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kasamsun misses with a body shot.
Kasamsun throws a big shot that misses.
Kasamsun scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kasamsun works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kasamsun 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.
Nice shot lands for Kasamsun.
Mahomes slips a jab from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun takes a swing at Mahomes's ribcage but misses.
Mahomes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Kasamsun finds it's way through Mahomes's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sloppy strikes there by Kasamsun.
Kasamsun trying to control the position but Mahomes is working away.
Mahomes wants to get back to his feet.
Kasamsun tries to score with some ground and pound. Mahomes controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kasamsun wants to lay and pray for a moment but Mahomes keeps working.
Kasamsun controls the position.
Kasamsun in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Mahomes pushes Kasamsun away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kasamsun gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun scoring with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Mahomes's face as Kasamsun controls the position.
The strikes coming from Kasamsun are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Irong Kasamsun overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kasamsun takes a little break here. Mahomes wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Kasamsun scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mahomes to see if he's OK.
Kasamsun controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Irong Kasamsun dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Mahomes throws a leg kick but Kasamsun moved away.
Kasamsun looks to land a right hand but Mahomes moved out of range.
Mahomes staying out of range there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Mahomes.
Mahomes stuffs the takedown attempt from Kasamsun. Kasamsun gets slowly back to his feet.
Nice shot lands for Kasamsun.
Kasamsun avoids a kick to the body.
Kasamsun throws a jab but it's blocked by Mahomes.
Kasamsun blocks a leg kick.
Mahomes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mahomes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kasamsun.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahomes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kasamsun.
Despite the aggression on Mahomes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Kasamsun throws a lazy uppercut
and Mahomes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mahomes throws a leg kick
and Kasamsun counters with a right hand to the body.
Kasamsun shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mahomes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kasamsun.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahomes tries to sprawl out of it but Kasamsun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahomes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kasamsun.
Mahomes throws a shot from downtown. Kasamsun moves away and avoids it.
Kasamsun is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mahomes can do to turn this around?
Mahomes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Mahomes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kasamsun counters with a nice body shot.
Mahomes slips under a jab.
Mahomes misses with a looping left.
Mahomes misses with a straight left.
Kasamsun misses with a takedown attempt - Mahomes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Irong Kasamsun. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fighters circling - Mahomes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mahomes throws a body kick that misses.
Kasamsun appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Kasamsun looks to throw the jab but Mahomes is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahomes throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Kasamsun connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Mahomes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Kasamsun throws a hook but Mahomes avoids it easily.
Mahomes tries a quick counter leg kick but Kasamsun is wise to it.
Mahomes with the inside leg kick.
Kasamsun connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
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!
Kasamsun keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mahomes throws a right and a left that Kasamsun avoids nicely.
A big left from Kasamsun misses.
Kasamsun ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mahomes moves away.
Mahomes was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Mahomes cracks Kasamsun with an open hand slap.
Mahomes misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasamsun moves out of range of the body kick from Mahomes.
Kasamsun throws an overhand right that lands on Mahomes's shoulder, as Mahomes tries to avoid the shot.
Nice jab there from Kasamsun.
Kasamsun throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kasamsun misses with a hook. Mahomes ducked under it nicely.
Patrick Mahomes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mahomes as he jumps to the side.
Donk. Mahomes catches Kasamsun right on the button with a cross.
Kasamsun lands a right hook to the body.
Kasamsun shoots in looking for a takedown. Mahomes tries to sprawl out of it but Kasamsun keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mahomes manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
As Kasamsun backs off Mahomes throws a huge counter combo but Kasamsun manages to avoid it all.
Kasamsun keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kasamsun misses with a series of wild punches.
Kasamsun fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kasamsun lands a jab.
Mahomes throws a chopping leg kick but Kasamsun manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Nice cross by Mahomes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kasamsun stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mahomes.
Mahomes takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Mahomes throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Mahomes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kasamsun bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mahomes's head backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mahomes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kasamsun was well out of range. Poor timing from Mahomes.
Mahomes lands a slapping body shot.
Mahomes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Mahomes throws a leg kick that misses.
Kasamsun lands a head shot.
Kasamsun thows a left - swing and a miss!
Mahomes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kasamsun throws out the jab.
Kasamsun lands a jab.
Mahomes looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Kasamsun misses the target.
Mahomes misses with a low kick.
Mahomes misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Patrick Mahomes.
Well Kasamsun 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 James Atkins scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:28
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Irong Kasamsun!
After the fight, Irong Kasamsun was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Norling (ranked 691 p4p, 960 weight class) and Walad Anubis (ranked 90 p4p, 123 weight class). Norling kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Eminem - Go To Sleep. Anubis has chosen Hideaway as his entrance music. Walad Anubis 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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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 21 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Paul Tew and Phil Schofield.
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.
Nice cross by Anubis.
 It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Anubis avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Nice jab there from Norling.
Anubis clinches with his opponent.
Norling is trying to break the clinch but Anubis has him pressed against the cage.
Norling lands with a short shot to the head.
Anubis scores with a hook to the body.
Norling misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anubis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anubis pushes Norling back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Norling's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norling attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Anubis was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling throws a sloppy head kick
and Anubis counters with a nice body kick.
Anubis displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Norling throws out the jab.
Anubis unleashes a big counter combination but Norling bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Jim Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Anubis ducks under a wild hook from Norling.
Anubis pushes Norling up against the cage in a clinch.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike.
Anubis blocking some punches.
Norling swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis has Norling pressed against the cage, preventing Norling from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Anubis tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Norling struggles to land a body shot inside as Anubis controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Anubis.
Norling pushes Anubis back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Anubis tries to work over Norling's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anubis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Norling.
Nice body punch from Norling.
Anubis misses with a body punch.
A short right from Anubis on the inside.
Anubis makes some space for himself and lands 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!
Norling lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Norling throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis tries to throw a body punch but Norling avoids it by throwing Anubis back against the cage.
Anubis tries a body shot but Norling blocks it.
Anubis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norling seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anubis can turn it around.
Anubis keeps control of Norling as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Anubis.
Anubis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Anubis lands an uppercut.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Norling controls the action.
Anubis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Anubis.
Anubis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Anubis pushes Norling back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Norling can't break the clinch.
Anubis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch on the inside from Anubis fails to land.
Anubis scores with a shoulder strike.
Norling tries to throw a body punch but Anubis avoids it by throwing Norling back against the cage.
Norling breaks from the clinch.
Anubis moves out of range of the strikes.
Anubis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Norling lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Norling takes one to the chin there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling moves forwards but Anubis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Anubis walks into a straight right hand from Norling.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norling on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A low kick lands for Anubis.
Norling will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Anubis is trying to counter with his kicks.
Anubis lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Anubis uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Norling.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Norling takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anubis is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anubis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anubis uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis misses with a kick to the body.
Anubis pushes Norling away with a front kick.
Anubis slips under a jab from Norling.
Anubis is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Anubis scores with the left hand. Norling knows he should have avoided that one.
Norling throws a leg kick but Anubis moved away.
Norling throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Anubis sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good standup being displayed there by Anubis as he connects with a hook.
Norling throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Anubis throws a sloppy head kick and Norling moves out of range easily.
Anubis drops Norling with a beautiful combination! Norling stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Anubis is looking for the KO!
 Norling is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Norling keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Norling throws an off balance right hand
and Anubis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Oh Norling is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nils Norling's cut is getting worse.
Anubis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Norling seems to have got his legs back now.
A combination from Norling does no damage.
Anubis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Norling blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norling throws a lazy uppercut
and Anubis counters with a left to the body.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Norling throws a chopping leg kick but Anubis manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Norling has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A jab lands there for Anubis.
A nice inside leg kick there by Anubis. That's going to slow Norling down.
Norling misses with a hook.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Walad Anubis showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Oooooh!!! Anubis has knocked Norling down with a huge combo! Anubis steps away and waves a wobbly Norling back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Norling waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis.
Anubis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Anubis moves in close and cracks Norling with a massive right hand! Norling, frozen momentarily in time, tumbles to the canvas, already out cold! A brutal knockout by Anubis!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walad Anubis!
Walad Anubis seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Hunter Broderick (ranked 486 p4p, 548 weight class) and Jake Bird (ranked 59 p4p, 69 weight class). Broderick 's entrance music is Mind by Savanah. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Hunter Broderick !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jake Bird!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bird has taken the fight to the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Broderick scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Bird.
Bird goes for a takedown attempt but Broderick pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Broderick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Broderick drops his hands momentarily and Bird takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A shot to the liver by Bird. Beautiful body shot.
Bird has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Broderick is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Broderick missing with a left hand there. Bird was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Broderick takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bird slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broderick throws a solid leg kick but Bird takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Broderick .
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Broderick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird scores with a jab to the body.
Broderick stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick moves into the clinch successfully.
Broderick can't find room to land a body shot as Bird controls the action.
Bird breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bird looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bird.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Bird 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Bird connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A jab from Broderick misses.
Bird goes for a double leg but Broderick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Broderick continues to drive forward.
Broderick is looking for a counter combo.
Bird throws a shot from downtown. Broderick moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bird.
Broderick throws a hook to the side of Bird's head but Bird sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bird lands with a cross.
Broderick jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Broderick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Broderick takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bird is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Broderick rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bird slips under a jab from Broderick .
Nice uppercut lands for Bird. That snapped Broderick 's head back.
Broderick misses with a hook. Bird ducked under it nicely.
Broderick looks to land a right hand but Bird moved out of range.
Bird tries to close the distance and clinch but Broderick swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Broderick appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Nice shot by Bird.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Bird tries to clinch but Broderick moves out of range.
Bird fails with the takedown
enabling Broderick to counter with a crisp jab.
Bird connects with a body shot.
A slow jab from Bird misses its intended target.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Broderick .
Bird fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bird tries to clinch there but Broderick circles away.
Bird avoids the body shot from Broderick .
Bird throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird misses the shot to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Broderick , as that shot connected.
Bird lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Broderick at a distance.
Hunter Broderick is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Broderick pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bird ducks under a wild hook from Broderick .
And Bird tries to counter it with a takedown but Broderick pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bird misses the body punch
and Broderick makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Crunch! Broderick slams his shin into Bird's torso.
Bird throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Broderick keeps Bird at a distance using the push kick.
Bird moves out of range of the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Bird will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A slow jab from Bird misses its intended target.
A left lands for Broderick .
Broderick buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bird clinches with his opponent.
Broderick lands with a left to the head.
Bird has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Broderick is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Bird wants to get back to striking at distance but Broderick won't allow it.
Bird breaks the clinch.
Bird misses with a looping left.
Bird scores with a hook to the body. Broderick 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.
Broderick scores with a nice right hand.
Broderick doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hunter Broderick has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Broderick stuffs the takedown.
Broderick throws a quick counter kick to the body but Bird avoids it.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Broderick misses the jab.
Broderick connects with a single shot there.
Broderick lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Broderick lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird shoots in for a takedown but Broderick shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Broderick lands a front kick.
Bird gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Broderick scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bird fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Broderick manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bird throws a hook to the side of Broderick 's head but Broderick sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Broderick slips a jab from Bird.
Broderick feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Birds jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bird lands a body shot.
Broderick throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bird changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Broderick fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Bird is out of range.
Broderick delivers a nice body kick.
Bird is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Broderick throws a head kick but Bird moves out of range.
Bird gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Broderick trying to land knees to the body.
Broderick misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Broderick scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Broderick lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bird backwards.
Broderick cracks Bird with a nice body shot.
Broderick tries to throw a body punch but Bird avoids it by throwing Broderick back against the cage.
Bird is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Broderick to keep the fight standing.
Our sources have told us that Broderick has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Broderick misses with a body punch.
Broderick connects with a nasty looking knee right to Bird's face.
Bird fails to pull guard.
Broderick 's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Broderick is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bird throws a body punch but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bird can do to turn this around?
A momentary lapse in concentration from Broderick enables Bird to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Broderick manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Bird is breathing heavily.
Bird postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Broderick is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bird, into his guard.
Bird has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Broderick is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bird.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Broderick tries to stand but Bird is controlling his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bird is looking to reverse the position.
Broderick is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bird manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Broderick tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Broderick wants to pass the guard but Bird is defending well.
Broderick wants to stand up but Bird is controlling the position.
Bird looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hunter Broderick dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Broderick throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bird slips under a jab.
Bird wants to counter the offense by Broderick and move into the clinch position.
Broderick throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bird takes a swing at Broderick 's ribcage but misses.
Broderick bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Broderick throwing a counter right hand but Bird manages to avoid it.
Bird misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Broderick .
Bird swings for the body but Broderick moves out of range.
Broderick was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Broderick connects with a leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bird dives in for a single leg takedown but Broderick sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Broderick looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Bird shoots in looking for a takedown. Broderick tries to sprawl out of it but Bird keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Broderick manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Bird.
Broderick uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bird.
Broderick tries a head kick but it misses.
That kick from Broderick tenderised Bird's leg. Bird is trying to keep his angry face on.
Bird throws an overhand right that lands on Broderick 's shoulder, as Broderick tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Bird finds it's way through Broderick 's defenses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bird. Broderick does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bird takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Broderick is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bird bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bird misses with a body shot.
Broderick throws a leg kick but Bird sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bird comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Broderick takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good exchange - Broderick coming out on top.
Bird lands a jab to the nose.
Bird pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bird takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Broderick ducks under a wild hook from Bird.
Broderick is looking to counter punch.
Bird misses with a body shot
and Broderick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Broderick swats away the attempt to clinch by Bird.
Bird goes for a double leg but Broderick avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Broderick continues to drive forward.
Hunter Broderick has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Bird.
Bird takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bird throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bird takes one to the side of the head.
Broderick swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter Broderick is winning the standup battle so far.
Broderick walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bird takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bird throws a right hand that misses
and Broderick counters with a solid body kick.
Bird takes one to the side of the head.
Broderick cracks Bird with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Bird tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Broderick pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Bird is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hunter Broderick !
Hunter Broderick decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zee Land (ranked 457 p4p, 387 weight class) and Javier Arroyo (ranked 70 p4p, 59 weight class). Land comes into the arena with For Heavy Metal we will die! blaring out of the sound system. Zee Land could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Javier Arroyo's chin.
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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 25 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Arroyo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Arroyo - that will leave a mark!
Arroyo connects with a leg kick.
Good exchange - Land coming out on top.
Arroyo misses with a hook. Land ducked under it nicely.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Land - that will leave a mark!
Arroyo misses with a looping left.
Land fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Arroyo manages to avoid it.
Land just misses with a punch to the body.
Land just misses with a punch to the body.
Land shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Arroyo is looking to slow Land down with leg kicks.
Land takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Arroyo misses with a hook
enabling Land to counter with a crisp jab.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Arroyo takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Land checks a leg kick.
Land lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Land has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Arroyo finds it's way round the side to connect with Land's head.
A shot to the body from Land misses
and Arroyo counters with a left to the body.
Arroyo slips a straight right by Land.
Land throws a hook but Arroyo blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arroyo throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Arroyo avoids the body shot from Land.
Land takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Land throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Arroyo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Arroyo looks for the body kick but Land saw that one coming.
Good leg kick by Land.
Land throws a body shot but no joy.
Arroyo moves out of range of the strikes.
Arroyo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Arroyo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Arroyo throws a leg kick but Land sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Land walks into a left hand.
Arroyo swings widly with a right hand
and Land counters with a leg kick.
Arroyo 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.
Arroyo misses the jab.
Land swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Arroyo misses with an attempted mid kick.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Land.
Land misses with a straight right.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Land shoots for a double leg takedown but Arroyo sprawls well. He's pushed Land's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Arroyo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Land misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Land.
Arroyo fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Land scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The ground and pound from Land seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Arroyo parries the strikes from Land easily there. Land is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Arroyo to escape.
Land sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arroyo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arroyo dodges the ground and pound from Land.
Land sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Arroyo is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Arroyo avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land working the strikes but Arroyo uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Arroyo regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Land.
Land works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Land throws a strike but Arroyo avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Land throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Land passes Arroyo's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Arroyo's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Land looks to land a strike but Arroyo avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Land stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Arroyo has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Land manages to get his head free but now Arroyo has transitioned to an armbar! Land grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Arroyo! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Javier Arroyo!
During a confident post fight interview, Javier Arroyo thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Principo Adam (ranked 150 p4p, 632 weight class) and Joe Irwin (ranked 19 p4p, 87 weight class). Adam's entrance music is Dona Eis Requiem. A fine choice. Irwin has chosen High Plains Drifter - Beastie Boys as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Principo Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Irwin!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adam throws a good cross that connects.
A leg kick checked by Adam.
Irwin takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A slow jab from Irwin misses its intended target.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Adam with a jab.
Adam bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Adam looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Irwin wants to get back to full guard but Adam has passed into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Irwin is trying to get back to half guard.
Adam working away.
Irwin keeps Adam under control for a moment.
Irwin taking punishment in the form of punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin manages to work his way to half guard, despite Adam's best efforts.
Irwin is looking for a sweep. Adam is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Adam slows the pace down in half guard.
Irwin is trying to get back to full guard.
Irwin trying to control from the bottom.
Adam works his way into full mount!
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adam takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Adam putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Adam controlling the pace for now.
Adam with the ground and pound from mount.
Irwin wants to control but Adam is having none of it.
Irwin is looking to get to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Adam controlling his opponent.
Adam prevents Irwin from getting the reversal.
Adam avoids the attempt from Irwin to control.
Adam can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Irwin is looking to escape.
Adam controlling the position easily from mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Adam controlling from the full mount.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Adam is working for a guillotine from mount but Irwin frees his head quite easily.
Irwin tries to lock up and control but Adam gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Irwin sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Adam stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Adam ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irwin moves away.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Adam changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A shot to the body from Irwin misses
and Adam counters with a left to the body.
Adam looks to land a left hand but Irwin moved out of range nicely.
Irwin now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam dodges the punch combination from Irwin.
Irwin staying out of range there.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irwin digs a good hook to Adam's body.
Irwin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Irwin takes a swing at Adam's ribcage but misses.
It looks like Adam has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Adam cracks Irwin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Adam looks to land a combination. Irwin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irwin throws a lazy right hand but Adam sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Adam misses its target.
Adam scores with a leg kick.
Adam shoots in but no luck this time.
Irwin misses with a straight left.
Adam displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Irwin throws out the jab.
Irwin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Adam scoring well with a low kick there.
Adam jabs Irwin right on the nose. Irwin blinks but takes it well.
Irwin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Irwin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Irwin clinches up against the cage.
Adam manages to break the clinch.
Adam throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Irwin's waist but Irwin gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Adam off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Adam missing with a left hand there. Irwin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Adam fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irwin leaves Adam with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Principo Adam. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Irwin moves away from the strike by Adam.
Irwin throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Irwin misses with a shot to the body
and Adam counters with a straight right hand.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
A big right from Irwin misses.
Irwin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Adam counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Adam uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Irwin.
Adam tries to counter with a takedown but Irwin is quick to defend against it.
Irwin throws a looping overhand right but Adam ducks down to avoid it.
Adam uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Irwin.
Adam tries to score a power double leg takedown but Irwin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Adam somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irwin takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Irwin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Irwin moves forwards but Adam connects with a nice, crisp jab.
A slapping leg kick lands for Irwin.
Joe Irwin is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Irwin avoids the body shot from Adam.
Principo Adam is winning the standup battle so far.
Adam connects with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Adam, as that shot connected.
Adam uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Irwin has time to react.
Nice uppercut lands for Adam. That snapped Irwin's head back.
Adam is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Irwin can do to turn this around?
Adam lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irwin throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Adam ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Irwin uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Adam.
Adam connects with a crisp jab.
Adam lands a nice shot that snaps Irwin's head back.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin slips a jab from Adam.
Adam lands a head shot.
Adam blocks a jab.
Irwin tries to clinch there but Adam circles away.
Adam looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Adam passes Irwin's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Irwin tries to roll over but Adam keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Principo Adam dominated that second round.
That's time! Adam's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Adam lands a nice hook to Irwin's body. Irwin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Irwin gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Adam working aggressively here.
Adam wants to get back to striking at distance but Irwin won't allow it.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Adam breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Irwin tries to clinch up but Adam circles away and keeps his distance.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irwin, as that shot connected.
Adam bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Irwin's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Adam.
Irwin tries to counter with a clinch but Adam shakes him off and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Adam. Beautiful body shot.
Adam misses with a body shot.
Adam throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jab by Adam.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Adam tests Irwin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Adam is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Irwin throws a hook but Adam avoids it easily.
Irwin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Irwin connects with an inside leg kick.
Irwin looks to land a right hand but Adam moved out of range.
Adam throws a shot to the body.
Adam misses with a looping left.
Adam misses with a hook.
Good work by Adam as he checks the leg kick.
Jab, jab by Adam - just one landing.
Adam scores with a jab. Irwin acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Adam circles away from the clinch attempt
and Adam counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Joe Irwin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adam connects with a right hand. Irwin shakes it off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Adam manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Irwin on his heels. He'll look to pass Irwin's guard now, I'm sure.
Irwin has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Adam has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Adam throws a punch but it's blocked by Irwin.
Irwin tries to land a knee to the head but Adam blocks with his arms.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Adam lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Adam is looking to take this one to the mat.
Irwin misses with a knee to the head.
Irwin tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Adam drops down looking for an ankle pick but Irwin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Irwin tries a head kick but it misses.
Irwin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Adam keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adam lands a right hook to the body.
Adam smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Irwin gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Adam.
Adam tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Irwin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Irwin takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Principo Adam is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Irwin throws an overhand right that lands on Adam's shoulder, as Adam tries to avoid the shot.
Adam shoots in and gets a takedown into Irwin's guard.
Adam is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Principo Adam overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Irwin is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Adam defends well.
Adam trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Irwin pulls Adam in close to his closed guard and prevents Adam from doing any damage or advancing position.
Irwin manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Adam manages to get himself to full guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Adam is adopting a defensive guard.
Adam has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Principo Adam showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Adam, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Principo Adam!
A less than humble Principo Adam 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abdul Keji (ranked 384 p4p, 1927 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 55 p4p, 224 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 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 10 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
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.
Keji throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gracie counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Keji trying to hold on to Gracie's head to control him but Gracie postures up.
Keji is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gracie pulls his head out easily.
Keji has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gracie is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Keji is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Gracie has latched onto it... Big trouble! Gracie pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Keji is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Gracie!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Chozen Gracie!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Blank (ranked 176 p4p, 218 weight class) and John Boy Walton (ranked 25 p4p, 30 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Blank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, John Boy Walton!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walton tries to clinch up.
Walton throws a leg kick that misses.
Walton throws a head kick but Blank moves out of range.
A counter left hand to the body from Blank misses its target.
Blank shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Walton gets back to full guard.
Blank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Walton trying to keep a closed guard but Blank is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blank postures up in Walton's guard and throws a big left but Walton blocks it.
Walton trying to keep a closed guard but Blank is proving a slippery customer.
Blank scoring with some ground and pound.
Walton is adopting a defensive guard.
Blank with a flurry of punches that miss.
Blank cracks Walton with a solid left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blank connects with a couple of short punches.
Blank distracts Walton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Blank chips away with some ground and pound.
Blank distracts Walton with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
 It looks like John Boy Walton has been cut.
Walton working a defensive guard but Blank manages to pass into side control anyway.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Blank works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Blank looks up at the clock and then as Walton takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Blank smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
 Walton is rocked!
Blank lands a big left to the face of Walton, bouncing his head like a basketball. Another shot from Blank and another - Walton is out! Blank stands up and salutes his fans, who are going crazy in the stands.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Blank!
A relieved looking Billy Blank thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Cornelius Myers (ranked 133 p4p, 122 weight class) and Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 13 p4p, 12 weight class). Ferkingstad is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Try That In A Small Town. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cornelius Myers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ferkingstad thows a leg kick but Myers checks it
and Myers counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ferkingstad misses with a hook to the body
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad has been cut.
Ferkingstad misses with a body punch
and Myers cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ferkingstad tries to land a front kick but Myers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Myers is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Myers keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad misses with a shot to the body
and Myers counters with a nice uppercut.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick
and Myers connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Myers counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A low kick from Ferkingstad is predictable there
and Ferkingstad takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Ferkingstad is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ferkingstad misses with a jab to the body
and Myers counters with a crisp right that sends Ferkingstad to the canvas! Myers follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cornelius Myers!
A very excited looking Cornelius Myers 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 Mauro Okongwu (ranked 79 p4p, 224 weight class) and Crusty Bigg (ranked 12 p4p, 31 weight class). Okongwu comes into the arena with Show Stop - REASON blaring out of the sound system. Bigg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rocky Top kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Crusty Bigg has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 23 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mauro Okongwu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crusty Bigg!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bigg misses with a right hand
and Okongwu counters with a leg kick.
Bigg misses with a hook to the body
and Okongwu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Okongwu throws a body kick that misses.
Bigg bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Okongwu moves out of range as Bigg throws a body kick.
Bigg is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okongwu takes one on the button.
It looks like Mauro Okongwu has been cut.
Bigg connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okongwu clinches up against the cage.
Bigg displaying some good clinch control by pressing Okongwu up against the cage.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bigg blocks a body shot from Okongwu.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands with a left to the head.
Bigg tries a body shot but Okongwu blocks it.
Bigg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Okongwu tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bigg's elbow.
A short body shot lands from Okongwu as the two fighters clinch.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Bigg.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bigg is leaning against Okongwu and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Bigg misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okongwu has a couple of punches blocked by Bigg.
A short right from Bigg.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Okongwu throws a punch but it's blocked by Bigg.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Bigg struggles to land a body shot inside as Okongwu controls his hands.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Okongwu tries a body shot but Bigg blocks it.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Bigg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu lands a shot to the body.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Bigg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bigg misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a left to the head.
A shot in the inside from Bigg.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Bigg throws a punch but it's blocked by Okongwu.
Okongwu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bigg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okongwu throws a head punch that misses.
Okongwu is leaning against Bigg and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Okongwu misses with a body punch.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bigg has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Okongwu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Bigg can turn it around.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Bigg can't find room to land a body shot as Okongwu controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Okongwu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okongwu misses with some punches.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Okongwu misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bigg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Okongwu's elbow.
Okongwu tries to work over Bigg's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bigg prevents a body shot from Okongwu.
Nice body punch from Bigg - that landed with a thud.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Okongwu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Bigg misses with a punch to the body.
Okongwu swings wildly with an uppercut but Bigg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Mauro Okongwu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Mauro Okongwu's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bigg tries to clinch but Okongwu moves out of range.
Bigg fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bigg scores with a push kick.
Bigg looks to land a left hand but Okongwu moved out of range nicely.
Bigg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Okongwu.
Bigg gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Okongwu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Bigg misses.
And Okongwu counters with a quick kick to the body but Bigg blocks it.
Bigg thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Okongwu if he has to take too many more of those.
Bigg throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bigg lands with a nice body kick.
Okongwu just misses with a punch to the body.
A lazy left from Okongwu finds it's target.
Okongwu lands a jab to Bigg's midsection.
Okongwu clinches.
Okongwu blocks a body shot from Bigg.
Bigg blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bigg takes a shot to the head.
Okongwu lands with a short shot to the head.
Okongwu prevents a body shot from Bigg.
Okongwu working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Bigg.
Mauro Okongwu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bigg lands a shoulder strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okongwu's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bigg trying to control the position but instead, Okongwu has worked for underhooks and has pushed Bigg into the cage.
Bigg tries to throw a body punch but Okongwu avoids it by throwing Bigg back against the cage.
Okongwu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bigg looking to stall.
Okongwu struggles to land a body shot inside as Bigg controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Okongwu fails to land.
Okongwu misses with a punch on the inside.
Okongwu lands a body punch.
Bigg lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Okongwu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Bigg tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bigg tries to work over Okongwu's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Okongwu scores with a hook to the body.
Bigg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Okongwu.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
Okongwu lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Okongwu.
Okongwu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Biggs head.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Okongwu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bigg backwards.
Okongwu lands a right hand.
Okongwu pushes Bigg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Okongwu lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Okongwu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bigg is rocked!
Okongwu pushes Bigg back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bigg is still on wobbly legs! Can Okongwu finish him?
Okongwu is working Bigg over against the cage.
Good body shot from Okongwu.
Okongwu lands with a right to the head.
A shot in the inside from Okongwu.
Okongwu pushes Bigg against the cage. Okongwu is working some dirty boxing. Okongwu pushes off with a quick right hook! Bigg goes down! Bigg tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Okongwu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mauro Okongwu!
Mauro Okongwu thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohammed Kahn (ranked 2 p4p, 78 weight class) and Adams Menday (ranked 1 p4p, 15 weight class). Kahn comes into the arena with كارتل مدان blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 38 - 11 - 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 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adams Menday!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Menday moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Kahn lands a nice looking body kick.
A slow jab from Kahn misses its intended target.
Menday is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kahn with a body shot.
Adams Menday seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Kahn.
Menday scores with a nice right hand.
Menday shoots in but Kahn avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Menday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Menday shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Menday showed some decent athleticism there.
Menday looks to land a strike but Kahn avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday is looking to work some ground and pound but Kahn has wrist control.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Kahn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Menday trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kahn is breathing heavily.
Kahn tries to clinch but Menday moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Menday! But no joy.
Mohammed Kahn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Menday fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kahn to the ground. Menday is now in Kahn's guard.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kahn avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Menday has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Menday is trying to ground and pound but Kahn uses the momentary lack of control by Menday to regain half guard.
Menday missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Menday throwing shots but Kahn is blocking nicely.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahn to regain full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday 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.
Menday drives through with a takedown into Kahn's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Menday throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kahn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
Menday throws a strike but Kahn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday looking for a sweep. Not yet Menday, not yet.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Menday wants to hit a sweep here but Kahn passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Menday there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday regains half guard.
Menday tries to roll over but Kahn keeps him under control.
Adams Menday has got the better of the ground game so far.
Menday wants to get back to full guard but Kahn has passed into side control.
Menday looks to move to half guard but instead Kahn has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Menday can't escape the position.
Menday sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Menday is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kahn's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kahn's back!
Even with his hooks in, Menday manages to miss with strikes from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Even with his hooks in, Menday manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Menday throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Menday struggling to land strikes to the head as Kahn covers up.
Menday throwing wild punches that miss their target.
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.
Menday throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Menday thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Menday missing with punches from the back.
Menday missing with punches from the back.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menday somehow managing to miss with a strike from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Menday shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Menday thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Kahn's head.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Menday has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Menday working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday with the ground and pound but Kahn uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Kahn preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Menday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday throws a strike but Kahn avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Menday missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Menday with a flurry of punches that miss.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
Kahn working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Menday.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday postures up in Kahn's guard and throws a big left but Kahn blocks it.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
Menday shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Menday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menday thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Menday.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Menday thows a huge punch but Kahn dodges it nicely.
Menday not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Menday drives through with a takedown into guard.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Menday shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Kahn napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Mohammed Kahn has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Menday misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Menday with the ground and pound but Kahn regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahn to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Menday throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Menday throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kahn displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Menday.
Kahn is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
No luck for Menday with that takedown attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kahn. Menday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Kahn as he avoids it easily.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
No luck for Menday with that takedown attempt.
Menday dives in and grabs Kahn's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kahn pushes down on Menday's head and hops out.
It looked like Kahn wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Menday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Menday takes one on the button.
Menday doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Kahn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Menday decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Menday throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Kahn keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Menday throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Kahn to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Menday working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Menday throwing strikes but missing.
Menday postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Menday throwing strikes from guard but Kahn blocks nicely.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Kahn quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kahn as he jumps to the side.
A counter left hand to the body from Kahn misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Kahn pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Menday changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Kahn looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Menday misses with the ground and pound.
The strikes coming from Menday are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Menday creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Kahn sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The strikes coming from Menday are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kahn avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Menday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adams Menday dominated that fourth round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Menday has a takedown stuffed.
Menday throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Kahn's waist but Kahn gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Menday off to one side.
Menday shoots in for a takedown but Kahn shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mohammed Kahn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adams Menday.
Menday fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little feinted left hand from Kahn on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Menday shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kahn sprawls well. Kahn wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Menday gets slowly back to his feet.
Kahn throws a counter high kick but Menday was just alert enough to avoid it.
Mohammed Kahn is winning the standup battle so far.
Menday throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It appears Kahn was looking to counter with a kick there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Menday shoots in looking for a takedown but Kahn manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Menday's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Menday closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kahn circles away.
Menday is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Menday slips under a jab.
Menday will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kahn rushes Menday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Menday wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kahn has him pressed against the cage.
Kahn lands a shot to the body.
A shot in the inside from Kahn.
A short body shot lands from Kahn as the two fighters clinch.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menday or not.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kahn scores with a hook to the body.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn cracks Menday with a nice body shot.
Kahn is leaning against Menday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kahn.
Kahn is working Menday over against the cage.
Kahn works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kahn lands a nice uppercut.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
A short right from Kahn.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kahn lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn pushes Menday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menday has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Kahn after a bit of a struggle.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kahn lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Menday or not.
Kahn is leaning against Menday and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Kahn.
Kahn works on Menday's body with a couple of short punches.
Kahn stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn lands an uppercut.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn presses Menday against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kahn scores with a shot to the side of Menday's head.
Kahn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
Kahn lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menday backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kahn lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Kahn scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kahn lands with a light punch inside.
Kahn is working Menday over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Kahn.
Menday is rocked!
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Menday is still on wobbly legs! Can Kahn finish him?
Kahn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mendays head.
Kahn lands a nice shot to the body.
Kahn throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kahn.
Kahn pushes Menday back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kahn lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kahn pushes Menday against the cage. Kahn is working some dirty boxing. Kahn pushes off with a quick right hook! Menday goes down! Menday tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kahn moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
Mohammed Kahn retains his light heavyweight title!
Mohammed Kahn decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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