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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Richie Alaska (ranked 2460 p4p, 2020 weight class) and Osiris Egyptian (ranked 316 p4p, 267 weight class). Alaska comes to the cage accompanied by A Long December - Counting Crows. Osiris Egyptian has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Richie Alaska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Osiris Egyptian!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Topper Green and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alaska takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Alaska defending well as Egyptian loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Egyptian lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Alaska throws a big shot that misses.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Alaska is looking to counter punch.
Alaska walks into a straight right hand from Egyptian.
Egyptian fails to land with a series of punches.
Egyptian cracks Alaska with an open hand slap.
Egyptian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Egyptian clobbers Alaska with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
 Alaska is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Alaska moves out of range as Egyptian strikes.
Oh Alaska is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Alaska connects with a looping right hand.
Alaska seems to have got his legs back now.
Egyptian moves out of range of the strikes.
Egyptian works Alaska's body with a nice hook.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian misses with a straight right.
Egyptian scores with a crisp jab that stopped Alaska in his tracks.
Alaska doesn't manage to clinch there - Egyptian circles away.
A nice side step and Egyptian releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Osiris Egyptian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Alaska.
Egyptian misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the body.
Alaska clinches up with Egyptian and pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian pushes off an throws an elbow but Alaska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Alaska tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A hook to the body from Egyptian.
Alaska jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Alaska fails to land.
Alaska lands with a short shot to the head.
Egyptian has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Egyptian lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Alaska backwards.
Egyptian scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alaska drags the fight down to the ground.
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.
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!
Alaska has an active guard here but Egyptian has managed to pass into half guard.
Egyptian has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Trials Of Fortitude. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Egyptian tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Alaska.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alaska is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Egyptian's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Egyptian's back!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Egyptian wants to get back to his feet.
Alaska has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Egyptian has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Egyptian looking very determined here, making life difficult for Alaska.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian showing good submission defense here.
Alaska is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Egyptian has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Alaska is not going to allow Egyptian to sit and survive in this position.
Alaska looking for the RNC.
Egyptian is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Alaska wants to control but Egyptian manages to buck him off and is now in Alaska's guard! Nice work there by Egyptian!
Egyptian is looking to stand up but Alaska won't let him.
Alaska is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Egyptian has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alaska is proving hard to escape from.
Alaska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Egyptian doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Alaska is tightening it up a little... Egyptian has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Egyptian reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Egyptian taps out! Nice BJJ there by Alaska!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Richie Alaska!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 1728 p4p, 2255 weight class) and Turner Meeks (ranked 216 p4p, 274 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Turner Meeks!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Steve Erwin and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meeks slips a jab and a cross from Abner.
Meeks walks forward, straight into a front kick from Abner.
Abner thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Meeks if he has to take too many more of those.
Abner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Meeks tries to clinch up but Abner circles away and keeps his distance.
Meeks misses with a looping right.
Turner Meeks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Abner misses with a two punch combination.
Meeks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Meeks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Meeks creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Abner manages to break the clinch.
Meeks with a jab.
 It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Meeks tries to clinch there but Abner circles away.
Abner tries to keep at a distance but Meeks has taken the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Meeks just misses with a elbow thrown towards Abner's brow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Abner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Meeks clinches.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Meeks comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Abner blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Meeks lands a damaging elbow.
Meeks misses with an elbow over the top.
Meeks throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Meeks throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Abner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Meeks closes the distance and clinches.
Abner trying to land knees to the body.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Abner has had enough of the clinch but Meeks keeps him there for the moment.
Abner blocks an elbow strike.
Abner avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Abner takes an elbow to the temple.
Uncle Abner's cut is getting worse.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Meeks keeps control of Abner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Abner avoids the elbow strike from Meeks, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Abner avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Abner breaks from the clinch.
Abner lands a leg kick that knocks Meeks off balance momentarily.
Meeks instigates a clinch.
Abner avoids a wild elbow strike from Meeks.
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Meeks is controlling him.
Abner blocks an elbow strike from Meeks.
Abner taking a breather.
Meeks lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Uncle Abner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Meeks pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Abner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meeks clinches up against the cage.
Meeks lands an elbow inside.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Abner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Meeks misses with an elbow strike.
Meeks pushes off an throws an elbow but Abner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meeks prevents Abner from breaking the clinch.
Abner dodges an elbow strike from Meeks.
Abner is trying to force a seperation but Meeks has the dominant position.
Abner blocks the elbow strike.
Meeks throws an elbow that misses.
Meeks keeps control of Abner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Meeks lands an elbow inside that Abner shrugs off.
Jeez, Uncle Abner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Uncle Abner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Turner Meeks!
In his post fight interview, Turner Meeks gave a big smile as he said 'Shit. On. My. Dick. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Caelan Aengus (ranked 1055 p4p, 1332 weight class) and Johnny Bronco (ranked 145 p4p, 181 weight class). Bronco comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Horses - Daryl Braithwaite kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caelan Aengus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 2, fighting out of New York, Johnny Bronco!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aengus misses with a straight right.
Aengus steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bronco.
Bronco misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aengus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Aengus throws out a loose jab but Bronco uses good head movement to avoid it.
Aengus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bronco.
Aengus throws a hook but Bronco blocks it.
Bronco takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Bronco scores with a nice strike.
Aengus scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronco should have avoided that one.
Aengus cracks Bronco with a good jab.
Aengus definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bronco defending well as Aengus loads up on a big left hand.
A shot to the body from Bronco misses
and Bronco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Aengus slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aengus throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronco counters with a stiff right hand.
Bronco shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Aengus but Aengus pushes him off and we're back to square one.
A little feinted left hand from Aengus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Aengus thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bronco takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronco's jab looks to have found its range, popping Aengus under the eye.
A big left from Aengus misses.
Bronco moves out of range as Aengus strikes.
Bronco avoids a kick to the body.
Aengus throws an overhand right that lands on Bronco's shoulder, as Bronco tries to avoid the shot.
Bronco is looking to clinch.
Bronco slips under a jab.
Bronco misses with a hook. Aengus ducked under it nicely.
Aengus misses with a looping left.
Bronco has managed to clinch.
Bronco struggles to land a body shot inside as Aengus controls his hands.
Bronco tries to work over Aengus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronco tries to pull guard but Aengus forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A body shot lands from Bronco.
Bronco fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Caelan Aengus has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Bronco.
A short right from Bronco on the inside.
A body shot lands from Bronco.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bronco.
A short uppercut from Bronco.
Bronco lands a right hand that snaps the head of Aengus backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronco lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bronco throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aenguss head.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronco misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bronco doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bronco works on Aengus's body with a couple of short punches.
Aengus tries to break free but Bronco pushes him back against the cage.
Bronco jumps guard.
Bronco pulls Aengus in close to prevent any damage.
Bronco's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronco has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Aengus should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Bronco has tightened it up now! Aengus should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Johnny Bronco!
Johnny Bronco seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Viktor Babinski (ranked 1409 p4p, 1231 weight class) and Vladimir Plusnin (ranked 185 p4p, 159 weight class). Viktor Babinski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Viktor Babinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vladimir Plusnin!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Eliza Hachem and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Plusnin closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Babinski did well to prevent Plusnin getting side control.
Babinski tries to kick Plusnin off in order to stand up. Plusnin Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Plusnin prevents Babinski from escaping the position.
Babinski tries to bench press Plusnin off him but Plusnin keeps the position.
Babinski knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Plusnin on the ground.
Plusnin working the ground and pound but Babinski is defending the strikes.
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Babinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Babinski tries to get out of the position.
Plusnin wants to control but Babinski is keeping him busy.
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babinski is looking to reverse the position.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working.
You can see the frustration on Babinski's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Plusnin scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Babinski to see if he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plusnin wants to control but Babinski is keeping him busy.
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babinski is trying to get back to half guard.
Plusnin trying to control the position but Babinski is working away.
Plusnin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working.
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working.
Plusnin working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Babinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Plusnin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Babinski keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Plusnin tries for a kimura but Babinski is defending well.
Plusnin looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Plusnin trying to control the position but Babinski is working away.
Babinski is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Plusnin asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Plusnin is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Babinski is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski tries to improve position but can't.
Plusnin working away.
Plusnin is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Babinski knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Babinski pushes Plusnin away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Plusnin gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Plusnin working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Plusnin tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Plusnin has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Babinski wants to control but Plusnin postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babinski manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Plusnin is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Plusnin dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Babinski takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Plusnin looks to land a combination but Babinski avoids it well.
Babinski thinks about countering with a body kick.
Plusnin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Babinski on the side of the head.
Plusnin looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Plusnin has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babinski is looking to escape.
Plusnin is working for a submission of some sort.
Babinski wants to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plusnin is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Plusnin is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Babinski sees it coming and defends easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski is looking for a sweep. Plusnin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Babinski has one foot on Plusnin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Plusnin lands a head shot.
Vladimir Plusnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Babinski cracks Plusnin with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Babinski has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Plusnin to stand back up!
 It looks like Vladimir Plusnin has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Plusnin throws an overhand right that lands on Babinski's shoulder, as Babinski tries to avoid the shot.
Plusnin drives through with a takedown into guard.
Plusnin won't allow Babinski to sweep him here.
Plusnin thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Plusnin wants to control from the top but Babinski keeps moving.
Plusnin wants to pass the guard but Babinski is keeping the position.
Plusnin prevents Babinski from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin looking to pass the guard.
Plusnin stops Babinski from standing up.
Plusnin passes into half guard.
Babinski wants to control but Plusnin is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Plusnin is trying to control the action in half guard but Babinski is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vladimir Plusnin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Babinski is trying to stand back up but Plusnin is controlling him
Plusnin is working for a kimura but Babinski is defending it quite comfortably.
Babinski looks like he's trying to stand up.
Babinski has one foot on Plusnin's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
We've been told by Babinski's head coaches at Certiï¬ed Cave Gang that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Babinski closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plusnin is looking to control Babinski's arms but Babinski gets an underhook and turns him. Now Plusnin has his back to the cage.
Babinski scores with a shoulder strike.
Plusnin tries to pull guard but Babinski holds him up against the cage and eventually Plusnin drops back down to his feet.
Plusnin is trying to stall.
Plusnin has Babinski pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Babinski manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Plusnin tries to score a body lock takedown but Babinski shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Viktor Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Plusnin.
Babinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Plusnin has Babinski pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Plusnin pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Babinski tumbling to the mat - Plusnin dives into Babinski's guard.
Plusnin has gone for a leg lock! Babinski slips out almost immediately though and dives into Plusnin's guard.
Babinski stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Plusnin throws out the jab.
Babinski jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Plusnin fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Babinski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A lazy left from Plusnin finds it's target.
Plusnin missing with a left hand there. Babinski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Babinski looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babinski drives through and clinches with Plusnin against the cage.
Babinski tries to work over Plusnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babinski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Plusnin is trying to pull guard but Babinski has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Babinski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Plusnin's coach down at St Petersburg MMA Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Plusnin's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Babinski struggles to land a body shot inside as Plusnin controls his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Viktor Babinski will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Vladimir Plusnin's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Plusnin misses with a hook.
Babinski moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Babinski scores with a nice short uppercut.
Babinski tries to work over Plusnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Babinski creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Babinski tries to work over Plusnin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Babinski on the inside.
Plusnin can't get the takedown.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Plusnin avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babinski can't find room to land a body shot as Plusnin controls the action.
Plusnin turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Babinski throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Plusnin throws a jab but it's blocked by Babinski.
Plusnin throws a body shot but no joy.
Babinski throws a big counter combination but Plusnin scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Viktor Babinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babinski moves out of range as Plusnin strikes.
Plusnin moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Plusnin shoots in but no luck this time.
Babinski staying out of range there.
Plusnin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Babinski displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Plusnin.
Babinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Viktor Babinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vladimir Plusnin.
Plusnin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Plusnin misses with a straight left.
Plusnin throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babinski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Babinski forces Plusnin back against the cage and clinches.
Babinski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Babinski.
Babinski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Plusnin.
Plusnin has a couple of punches blocked by Babinski.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Babinski misses with a body punch.
Babinski gets through Plusnin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Plusnin prevents a body shot from Babinski.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Plusnin prevents a body shot from Babinski.
Plusnin takes a shot to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Plusnin.
Babinski tries to throw a body punch but Plusnin avoids it by throwing Babinski back against the cage.
Babinski scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Babinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babinski stops a takedown attempt from Plusnin.
Viktor Babinski has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Plusnin blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Babinski misses with a punch to the body.
Plusnin lands with a left to the head.
Babinski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babinski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babinski pushes Plusnin back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Plusnin takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Babinski misses with a punch to the body.
Babinski lands a body shot in the clinch.
Babinski lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Plusnin backwards.
Plusnin tries to stall but Babinski uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Babinski prevents Plusnin from breaking the clinch.
Babinski lands a left hand that snaps the head of Plusnin backwards.
 Plusnin is rocked!
Plusnin blocks a body shot from Babinski.
Plusnin is still on wobbly legs! Can Babinski finish him?
Plusnin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Babinski gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Babinski gets through Plusnin's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babinski lands a big right hand that drops Plusnin! The killer instinct kicks in and Babinski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Babinski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Viktor Babinski!
Viktor Babinski bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mara Tantor (ranked 740 p4p, 1539 weight class) and Ludko Struja Jr (ranked 118 p4p, 255 weight class). Struja Jr has chosen Wu-Tang Clan - C.R.E.A.M. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mara Tantor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ludko Struja Jr!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Francis DeMontford and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Struja Jr fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tantor manages to avoid it.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Mara Tantor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Struja Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tantor.
Tantor plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Struja Jr scores with a three punch combo!
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Struja Jr staying out of range there.
Tantor takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Struja Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tantor tries a head kick but it misses.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Tantor is breathing heavily.
Struja Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Struja Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Tantor rather than just go for the knockout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr clobbers Tantor with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Tantor moves out of range as Struja Jr strikes.
Tantor throwing a counter right hand but Struja Jr manages to avoid it.
Tantor throws a jab when Struja Jr was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tantor lands with a slapping head kick.
A shot to the liver by Struja Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Struja Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Tantor's shoulder, as Tantor tries to avoid the shot.
Struja Jr scores with a nice strike.
Struja Jr throws a right and a left that Tantor avoids nicely.
Struja Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Tantor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut
and Tantor cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tantor throws a lazy right hand but Struja Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Struja Jr changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Struja Jr avoids the head kick by Tantor.
Tantor looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Tantor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tantor moves away.
Struja Jr looks to land a left hand but Tantor moved out of range nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Struja Jr swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Struja Jr blocks a head kick by Tantor.
Struja Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a head kick.
Tantor pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tantor pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Struja Jr back to the cage. Tantor follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Struja Jr is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tantor.
A head kick from Tantor lands but Struja Jr takes it in his stride.
Tantor throws a head kick but Struja Jr moves out of range.
Struja Jr feints the counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Struja Jr scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tantor throws a sloppy head kick and Struja Jr moves out of range easily.
Tantor doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tantor avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tantor feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr scores with a punch to the head.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Struja Jr.
Struja Jr tests Tantor's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A head kick misses from Tantor.
Tantor misses with a wild body shot.
Struja Jr with a nice cross.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Struja Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tantor tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Struja Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Tantor.
Struja Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tantor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Struja Jr cracks Tantor with a good jab.
Struja Jr missing with a left hand there. Tantor was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mara Tantor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Struja Jr scores with a nice right hand.
Struja Jr misses with an uppercut.
Struja Jr misses with a body shot.
Struja Jr lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tantor looks to land a combination but Struja Jr avoids it well.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Struja Jr swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tantor throws a head kick that misses.
Struja Jr misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Struja Jr misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ludko Struja Jr dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Tantor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Struja Jr looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Struja Jr fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ludko Struja Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Struja Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tantor's hands.
Struja Jr connects with a right hand. Tantor shakes it off.
Struja Jr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tantor throws a leg kick
and Struja Jr counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Tantor is rocked!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Struja Jr working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Struja Jr forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tantor on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Oh Tantor is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tantor avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Struja Jr.
Tantor seems to have got his legs back now.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Struja Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Struja Jr throwing shots but Tantor is blocking nicely.
Struja Jr wants to control but Tantor is keeping him busy.
Struja Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Struja Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Ground and pound from Struja Jr.
Struja Jr is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Tantor is hurt! He's hurt bad - Struja Jr fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Tantor from any more punishment! Congratulations to Struja Jr! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ludko Struja Jr!
Ludko Struja Jr thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Buzz Killer (ranked 904 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Mr Knuckles (ranked 118 p4p, 158 weight class). Mr Knuckles has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buzz Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Mr Knuckles!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Donatello Bradman and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Killer!
Knuckles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
Knuckles tries to free his leg and advance position but Killer is retaining full guard.
Knuckles throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Knuckles won't allow Killer to get back to his feet.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Knuckles accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knuckles drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Knuckles jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Knuckles loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Killer will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles postures up in Killer's guard and throws a big left but Killer blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Knuckles stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Killer swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Knuckles preventing the sweep.
Knuckles has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Killer is trying is best to control the position here.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Knuckles thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Killer is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots.
Knuckles wants to pass the guard but Killer is defending well.
Nice strikes from Knuckles there.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
Killer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Knuckles on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Knuckles seems content to control.
Knuckles seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Knuckles trying to control from half guard but Killer is working away.
Killer wants to get back to full guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Killer's temple.
Knuckles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knuckles throws a strike but Killer avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Knuckles works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Knuckles looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Knuckles lands with a punch from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is trying to stand up here but Knuckles is controlling him well.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head.
Knuckles is looking to take a break and control but Killer is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Killer avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Knuckles.
Knuckles controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Knuckles lands a nice short elbow.
Knuckles throwing shots but Killer is blocking nicely.
Knuckles seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Killer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Knuckles connects with a nice short shot to Killer's temple.
Killer on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Killer tries to get out of the position.
Knuckles is trying to control the action in half guard but Killer is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Killer is staying active underneath Knuckles, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Knuckles is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Knuckles not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Killer is looking for a sweep. Knuckles is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Knuckles throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Knuckles thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Killer's head.
Knuckles looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Knuckles dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Knuckles shoots in for a takedown but Killer shows good takedown defense.
Killer looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Killer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knuckles throws out the jab.
Killer misses with an uppercut.
Knuckles slips a jab and a cross from Killer.
Killer swinging wildly here.
Knuckles fails to land the takedown.
Killer misses the shot to the body.
Knuckles steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Killer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer throws a left and a right that both miss
and Knuckles counters with a right hand to the body.
Killer misses with the combination.
A combination from Killer does no damage.
Knuckles tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Killer swivels and escapes.
Buzz Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mr Knuckles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles jabs Killer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Killer looks to land a combination but Knuckles avoids it well.
Knuckles lands with a good body shot.
Killer misses with a series of wild punches.
Knuckles throws a jab when Killer was well out of range.
Killer fails to land with a series of punches.
Killer misses with the combination.
Knuckles misses with an uppercut. Killer saw that one coming.
Killer seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Killer misses with a wild combination.
Knuckles bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Knuckles with a poor takedown
and Killer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knuckles chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Knuckles has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Killer slips under a jab.
Knuckles ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Killer moves away.
Knuckles closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Killer's guard.
Knuckles throwing strikes from guard but Killer blocks nicely.
Mr Knuckles has got the better of the ground game so far.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Knuckles throws an elbow that misses. Killer uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Knuckles's guard. Nice move by Killer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Knuckles has his foot on Killer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Killer works his way back into a safe position though.
Knuckles bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Killer's guard.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Knuckles from controlling successfully.
Killer has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Killer is trying to keep Knuckles in close.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Knuckles drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Killer dives on top into guard.
Knuckles is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Knuckles wants to lay and pray for a moment but Killer keeps working.
Knuckles sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Killer defending well though.
Knuckles not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Knuckles thows a huge punch but Killer dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Buzz Killer will probably get the nod.
That's time! Killer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Killer throws a series of punches but Knuckles moves out of range.
Knuckles closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Knuckles lands in his opponent's guard.
Knuckles throws a big right hand that misses.
Knuckles distracts Killer with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Knuckles with a flurry of punches that miss.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Knuckles.
Knuckles lands a couple of digs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Knuckles postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Knuckles is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Knuckles working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knuckles missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Knuckles lands a couple of elbows.
Knuckles slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Killer tries to bench press Knuckles off him but Knuckles keeps the position.
Knuckles controlling the position from side mount.
Knuckles tries to score with some ground and pound. Killer controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Knuckles scores with punches from side control.
Knuckles trying to control the action but Killer is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Knuckles lands a nice forearm strike.
Knuckles creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Killer sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Killer tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Knuckles scores with punches from side control.
Knuckles landing strikes.
Knuckles working the ground and pound.
Knuckles connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Killer some visible discomfort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer is looking to reverse the position.
Knuckles lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Killer down.
Knuckles 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.
Knuckles landing strikes.
Knuckles working the ground and pound but Killer is defending the strikes.
Knuckles lands some shots froms side control.
Killer is being controlled here.
Killer can't do much from the bottom here.
Knuckles is chipping away with strikes.
Killer defending against the ground and pound.
Knuckles 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Knuckles.
Knuckles scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Killer to see if he's OK.
Knuckles cracks Killer with a big right hand but Killer just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Killer is trying to control Knuckles's posture but Knuckles avoids it.
Knuckles in side control, throwing shots but Killer defends.
Knuckles lands a decent elbow from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Knuckles looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knuckles in the domination position with Killer hanging on.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mr Knuckles comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Knuckles has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 27:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 27:29
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mr Knuckles!
An out of breath and clearly excited Mr Knuckles thanked Brooklyn Threads for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 290 p4p, 343 weight class) and Michael Bostic (ranked 25 p4p, 27 weight class). Bostic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Move. Michael Bostic 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 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Bostic!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hohenthal tries to bum rush Bostic with a series of wild strikes but Bostic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hohenthal looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bostic misses with the combination.
Bostic misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bostic throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bostic throws the left hand but Hohenthal avoids the punch easily.
Hohenthal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Bostic throws a leg kick but Hohenthal checks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hohenthal moves into the clinch.
Hohenthal tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bostic stalling in the clinch but Hohenthal improves position.
Bostic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Hohenthal backwards.
Hohenthal just leaning against Bostic, taking a breather.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bostic prevents a body shot from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal swings wildly with an uppercut but Bostic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bostic controlling the action here for a moment.
Hohenthal pushes Bostic back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hohenthal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal lands a shoulder strike.
Hohenthal cracks Bostic with a nice body shot.
Hohenthal lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hohenthal misses with the head strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal gets through Bostic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands with a left to the head.
A short left from Hohenthal.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hohenthal misses with some punches.
Hohenthal misses with some punches.
Hohenthal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bostic's elbow.
Hohenthal holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Bostic letting Hohenthal take a breather here.
Bostic wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hohenthal has him pressed against the cage.
Bostic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bostic blocking some punches.
Bostic being controlled against the cage.
Bostic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bostic stalling.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bostic.
Hohenthal lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hohenthal slowing the pace effectively.
Hohenthal misses with a body punch.
Hohenthal tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hohenthal lands a body shot in the clinch.
The referee calls for Hohenthal to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hohenthal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bostic blocking some punches.
Hohenthal works on Bostic's body with a couple of short punches.
A short left from Hohenthal.
Bostic jumps guard.
Hohenthal not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Hohenthal trying to control the position from guard on top but Bostic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hohenthal pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bostic is keeping the position for now.
Bostic keeping moving, preventing Hohenthal from controlling successfully.
Hohenthal preventing the sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bostic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - Hohenthal throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sloppy strikes from Bostic. Those never looked like landing.
Hohenthal misses with a hook. Bostic ducked under it nicely.
Bostic rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hohenthal moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bostic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bostic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hohenthal on the side of the head.
Bostic throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hohenthal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bostic throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a straight right hand.
Bostic bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bostic gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Bostic is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bostic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hohenthal counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal 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 Anzor Dankovich (ranked 707 p4p, 717 weight class) and Crixus The Gaul (ranked 90 p4p, 91 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anzor Dankovich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Crixus The Gaul!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Bruno Hogan and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Gaul throws a body kick that misses
and Dankovich counters with a nice low kick that buckles The Gaul's knee momentarily.
Dankovich throws out a leg kick but The Gaul moves out of range and Dankovich only half commits.
Crixus The Gaul seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by The Gaul.
It looks like Anzor Dankovich has been cut.
Dankovich lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The Gaul misses the jab.
The Gaul 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.
The Gaul missing with a left hand there. Dankovich was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The Gaul misses with a body shot
and Dankovich counters with a solid body kick.
The Gaul throws a hook but Dankovich blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dankovich connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The Gaul looks to land a left hand but Dankovich moved out of range nicely.
Dankovich quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Dankovich avoids the body shot from The Gaul.
The Gaul pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Dankovich half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dankovich with a nice calf kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! The Gaul crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Dankovich - the referee stops the clock and The Gaul gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Dankovich. The Gaul manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
The Gaul looks winded!
Dankovich sends The Gaul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dankovich is motioning to the referee to let The Gaul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The Gaul is rocked!
It looks like Crixus The Gaul has been cut.
Dankovich lands an uppercut, right on the button! The Gaul tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anzor Dankovich!
In his post fight interview, Anzor Dankovich started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lewis Pendragon (ranked 275 p4p, 394 weight class) and Nakachi Tadageru (ranked 24 p4p, 35 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lewis Pendragon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nakachi Tadageru!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Summer Carpenter and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tadageru swings widly with a right hand
and Pendragon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tadageru fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Pendragon sprawls well initially but Tadageru persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Tadageru wants to pass the guard but Pendragon is defending well.
Pendragon blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tadageru.
Tadageru slips a nice elbow through Pendragon's hands, connecting with Pendragon's forehead.
Tadageru scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Tadageru looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tadageru has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Pendragon to regain full guard.
Tadageru landing some decent shots from guard.
Tadageru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tadageru keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Pendragon's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tadageru is in close to Pendragon's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Tadageru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tadageru looking to sit in guard and control but Pendragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pendragon wants to stand but Tadageru is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Tadageru working a defensive guard but Pendragon passes into half guard.
Tadageru tries to get to full guard but Pendragon has control of the leg.
Tadageru is concentrating on defense, preventing Pendragon from advancing position.
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.
Tadageru wants to improve his position but Pendragon is controlling well.
Tadageru slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Tadageru looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Pendragon puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Pendragon seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tadageru felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Tadageru wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Pendragon in particular looking to stall.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Tadageru tries to get to full guard but Pendragon has control of the leg.
Tadageru is still trying to improve position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Tadageru wants to sweep but Pendragon has passed to side control!
Pendragon in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Pendragon creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Tadageru sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
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.
Pendragon working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Tadageru tries to improve position but can't.
Tadageru manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Tadageru missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pendragon gets back to full guard.
Tadageru throwing strikes but missing.
Tadageru throws a strike but Pendragon rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Nakachi Tadageru will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Tadageru wants to clinch up but Pendragon keeps it at a distance.
Tadageru moves in looking to clinch but Pendragon pushes him off.
Tadageru tries to clinch up.
Tadageru tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pendragon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Pendragon connects with a jab.
Pendragon misses with an uppercut. Tadageru saw that one coming.
Pendragon avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tadageru tries to clinch up.
A telegraphed right hand from Pendragon misses the target.
Tadageru with the counter takedown but Pendragon avoids it easily.
Tadageru tries to clinch but Pendragon moves out of range.
Pendragon misses the shot to the body.
Horrible takedown attempt by Tadageru or perhaps it was just good defense by Pendragon, which made it look bad.
Pendragon throws a low kick, looking for Tadageru's leg but Tadageru calmly moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Tadageru has Pendragon up against the cage in a clinch.
Tadageru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pendragon blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Tadageru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tadageru cracks Pendragon with a nice body shot.
Tadageru tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
Pendragon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pendragon misses with a head kick.
Tadageru drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Pendragon defends it well.
Lewis Pendragon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pendragon turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Tadageru tries to close the distance and clinch up but Pendragon swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Pendragon lands a nice looking body shot.
Tadageru loads up on a big right hand but Pendragon slips the punch.
A little feinted left hand from Pendragon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tadageru closes the distance and clinches.
Tadageru is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Pendragon is defending well.
Pendragon wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tadageru has him pressed against the cage.
Pendragon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tadageru backwards.
Tadageru wants a takedown but no success here.
Tadageru is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Pendragon pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Tadageru changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Pendragon fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tadageru fails with the takedown
and Pendragon counters with a head kick. That will keep Tadageru thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Tadageru tries to clinch but Pendragon is having none of it.
Tadageru moves into range and clinches up with Pendragon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pendragon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tadageru drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Pendragon wants to stand up but Tadageru is controlling him.
Tadageru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tadageru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tadageru landing with the ground and pound.
Tadageru stays in close to Pendragon's body and controls the position.
Tadageru throws a big elbow that misses.
Tadageru with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tadageru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tadageru chips away with some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tadageru trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Pendragon trying to keep a closed guard but Tadageru is proving a slippery customer.
Tadageru throws an elbow that misses. Pendragon uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tadageru's guard. Nice move by Pendragon!
Pendragon controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tadageru looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Pendragon wants to control from the top but Tadageru keeps moving.
Tadageru is trying to control the position but Pendragon postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pendragon wants to improve his position but Tadageru is controlling well.
Tadageru not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tadageru landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Pendragon keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tadageru sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Pendragon defending well though.
Pendragon is looking for a sweep. Tadageru is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tadageru connects with a nice short shot to Pendragon's temple.
Nice strikes from Tadageru there.
Ground and pound from Tadageru.
Tadageru stops Pendragon from getting back to his feet.
Tadageru takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Nakachi Tadageru will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Pendragon with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tadageru looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A jab from Pendragon does it's job there.
Lewis Pendragon is winning the standup battle so far.
Tadageru gets a clinch.
Tadageru misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pendragon wants to break free but Tadageru has control.
Tadageru is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Pendragon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tadageru wants a takedown but no success here.
Tadageru is looking for a takedown.
Lewis Pendragon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nakachi Tadageru.
Pendragon gets underhooks to prevent Tadageru's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pendragon gets underhooks to prevent Tadageru's takedown attempt.
Tadageru's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pendragon breaks the clinch.
Tadageru takes the fight into the clinch.
Pendragon gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tadageru.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pendragon manages to break the clinch.
Pendragon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tadageru.
No joy there for Pendragon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tadageru thuds his right hand into Pendragon's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A jab from Pendragon misses.
Pendragon throws a leg kick but Tadageru checks it.
Pendragon looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tadageru shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Pendragon taking some punishment here, with Tadageru in his half guard.
Tadageru scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Tadageru working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Pendragon's thigh. Pendragon counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Tadageru throws a big right hand that misses.
Nakachi Tadageru has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Pendragon working a defensive guard here.
Tadageru scoring with some ground and pound.
Pendragon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tadageru postures up.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tadageru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tadageru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tadageru missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Tadageru stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Pendragon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tadageru throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tadageru is working Pendragon over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Tadageru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tadageru working some strikes from top position.
Pendragon not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Tadageru in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tadageru looking to sit in guard and control but Pendragon gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Tadageru wants to sweep but no luck.
Tadageru manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Pendragon manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tadageru accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Pendragon can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Tadageru controls the pace.
Tadageru lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Tadageru wants to control from the top but Pendragon keeps moving.
Tadageru scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tadageru is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Pendragon is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Tadageru is controlling him.
Tadageru lands a couple of digs.
Tadageru postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Tadageru lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Lewis Pendragon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tadageru trying to control the position from guard on top but Pendragon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nakachi Tadageru comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Tadageru winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:30
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nakachi Tadageru!
A relieved looking Nakachi Tadageru 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dennison (ranked 149 p4p, 153 weight class) and Chad Bartz (ranked 24 p4p, 25 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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225
15 - 7 - 0 |
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188 cm
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215
22 - 10 - 0 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Granite chin |
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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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Bartz!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison checks a low kick from Bartz.
Dennison throws a body shot but no joy.
Bartz gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Dennison to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bartz looking to control.
Bartz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dennison wants to pass the guard but Bartz is keeping the position.
Dennison landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bartz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bartz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bartz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennison throwing strikes but missing.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Bartz keeps moving.
We've been hearing that Dennison has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Dennison trying to control but Bartz is working from the bottom.
Dennison loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bartz has momentary wrist control but Dennison slips an elbow through the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Bartz uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Bartz!
Bartz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dennison swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dennison managing to control the position.
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is controlling Bartz's posture.
Bartz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dennison is pulling down on Bartz's head. It's preventing any offense from Bartz, at least for the moment.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennison, not yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Dennison showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bartz.
Bartz defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Dennison.
Dennison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bartz.
Bartz listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Dennison or perhaps it was just good defense by Bartz, which made it look bad.
Dennison misses with a shot to the body
and Bartz counters with a low kick, right behind Dennison 's knee.
Bartz scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bartz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison darts in trying to clinch
and Bartz counters with a nice body shot.
Dennison tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bartz swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Bartz releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison takes a swing at Bartz's ribcage but misses.
Bartz takes one on the button.
Dennison jabs Bartz to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dennison misses with a right hand
and Bartz counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bartz stuffs the takedown.
Dennison misses with a straight left.
Dennison swings widly with a right hand
and Bartz cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bartz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison swings for the body but Bartz moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dennison. Bartz does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dennison cracks a nice hook into Bartz's ribs.
Dennison manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bartz on his heels. He'll look to pass Bartz's guard now, I'm sure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Chad Bartz will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Bartz leaves Dennison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Bartz counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dennison thinking.
Dennison goes for a double leg but Bartz avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bartz continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison prevents a body shot from Bartz.
Bartz misses with a body punch.
Bartz lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dennison or not.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bartz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dennison is looking to wear down Bartz with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bartz connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dennison tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Bartz lands a slapping body shot.
Bartz scores with a spinning back kick!
Bartz lands with a cross.
Dennison is rocked!
Dennison tries to clinch up.
Oh Dennison is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bartz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bartz fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dennison out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Chad Bartz!
Chad Bartz is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Chad Bartz thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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RATING
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