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WFC New York 5 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bubba Gracie (ranked 23591 p4p, 1312 weight class) and William OConnor (ranked 704 p4p, 215 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bubba Gracie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 23 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Dean Styles and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OConnor counters with a nice uppercut.
Gracie shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
OConnor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A hook to the body from OConnor.
OConnor presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OConnor's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and OConnor counters with a nice double leg into guard.
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.
Gracie trying to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OConnor controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
OConnor working some strikes from top position.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
OConnor throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to keep OConnor in close.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OConnor's guard.
OConnor looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gracie is one step ahead there.
OConnor looks winded!
Gracie wants to control from the top but OConnor keeps moving.
Gracie passes OConnor's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Gracie wants to control but OConnor is keeping him busy.
Gracie is looking to advance position but OConnor won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is trying to control the action in half guard but OConnor is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Gracie is thwarting OConnor's attempts to control the position.
Gracie wants to free his trapped foot but OConnor is holding on for dear life with his legs.
OConnor is refusing to be controlled, as Gracie sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gracie is thwarting OConnor's attempts to control the position.
Gracie is keen to just control but OConnor is a slippery customer.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and OConnor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie changes levels and goes for a takedown here. OConnor fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Gracie tries for a takedown but OConnor circles away easily
and OConnor counters with a left and a right that stings Gracie.
Gracie shoots and misses
and OConnor counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gracie is looking for a takedown.
OConnor prevents the takedown attempt.
OConnor lands an elbow that stopped Gracie in his tracks for a moment.
OConnor cracks Gracie with a nice body shot.
Gracie wants a takedown but no success here.
OConnor is leaning against Gracie and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
OConnor manages to break the clinch.
OConnor dives in and scores a takedown into Gracie's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
OConnor is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
OConnor controls from within his opponent's guard.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
OConnor controlling from the top position.
Gracie bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in OConnor's guard.
Gracie prevents OConnor from getting back to his feet.
Gracie trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
Gracie wants to pass the guard but OConnor is keeping the position.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gracie tries for a takedown but OConnor circles away easily
letting OConnor counter with a right hand.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and OConnor counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by OConnor.
OConnor postures up.
Gracie is really struggling to control OConnor but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Gracie is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because OConnor is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gracie is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Gracie is on top in guard.
OConnor thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Gracie trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
OConnor pulls Gracie in to control the position.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
OConnor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bubba Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
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.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Gracie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie misses with a takedown
and OConnor counters with a single leg into guard. Gracie didn't expect that.
Gracie is trying to keep OConnor in close.
OConnor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OConnor thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Gracie looking to control.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but OConnor is proving a slippery customer.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OConnor won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
Gracie trying to control the position.
Gracie wants to sweep but no luck.
OConnor must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Gracie keeping moving, preventing OConnor from controlling successfully.
OConnor postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
OConnor postures up.
OConnor controlling from the top position.
Gracie tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Gracie manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. OConnor manages to get himself to full guard.
OConnor keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. OConnor swivels though and keeps the full guard.
OConnor is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
OConnor controls Gracie momentarily but Gracie frees himself.
Gracie pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. OConnor is keeping the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
OConnor has his feet on Gracie's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt
and OConnor counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Gracie regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
William OConnor showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Gracie misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gracie with a lazy takedown attempt
and OConnor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OConnor counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bubba Gracie. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gracie with a poor takedown
and OConnor counters with a takedown into side control.
OConnor scoring with punches from side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gracie can't do much from the bottom here.
Gracie sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
OConnor is taking a breather. Gracie 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.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Gracie tries to get to full guard but OConnor has control of the leg.
OConnor passes to side control.
OConnor has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control OConnor's posture but OConnor avoids it.
Gracie is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on OConnor's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
OConnor working the head and body with strikes.
OConnor is controlling the pace.
Gracie moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
OConnor won't allow Gracie to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
OConnor scoring with punches to the head and body.
Gracie trying to keep a closed guard but OConnor is proving a slippery customer.
OConnor is in close to Gracie's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Gracie not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
OConnor scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Gracie is trying to control the position but OConnor postures up.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Gracie working a defensive guard here.
William OConnor has got the better of the ground game so far.
OConnor's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
William OConnor is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is trying to control the position but OConnor postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Gracie doesn't succeed with the takedown
and OConnor moves into the clinch.
OConnor presses Gracie against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
OConnor is defending well against a takedown attempt.
A body shot lands from OConnor.
OConnor lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gracie.
Gracie is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but OConnor is defending well.
OConnor utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
OConnor has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gracie uses from the top position.
OConnor looking for a sweep. Not yet OConnor, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gracie wants to control from the top but OConnor keeps moving.
OConnor looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Gracie preventing the sweep.
OConnor is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Gracie trying to control but OConnor is working from the bottom.
Bubba Gracie has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
OConnor can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Gracie thows a huge punch but OConnor dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
OConnor prevents Gracie from taking his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
William OConnor comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well OConnor has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... William OConnor!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Toshika Koga (ranked 2304 p4p, 4824 weight class) and Teófilo Stevenson (ranked 205 p4p, 376 weight class). Stevenson has chosen TEÓFILO STEVENSON - NOCKOUTS as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Brawler
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
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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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toshika Koga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Teófilo Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Columbo Gatti and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koga decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Koga content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Koga has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Koga seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Stevenson for as long as he can get away with.
Koga wants to free his trapped foot but Stevenson is holding on for dear life with his legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koga uses his free foot to push down on Stevenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevenson.
Koga sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koga takes Stevenson's back.
Koga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stevenson doesn't escape.
Stevenson is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Koga off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
Koga has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Koga.
Koga's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Koga continues to stall.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that round.
That's time! Koga's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Stevenson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Koga sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Stevenson somewhat.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Koga darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Koga is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Stevenson!
Koga controlling his opponent.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Stevenson can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koga continues to hold on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
More hug and hope from Koga.
Toshika Koga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Koga is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Stevenson can do to turn this around?
Koga forces the positional change into back control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koga trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stevenson doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to break free.
Koga is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
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.
Further stalling from Koga.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
If it seems like I'm not saying a lot, it's just because Koga is stinking the place up with his stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toshika Koga dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Koga shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Stevenson's guard.
Koga controlling from the top position.
Koga slips nicely into half guard.
Koga has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Koga takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stevenson is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Koga.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
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.
Teófilo Stevenson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Toshika Koga showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Koga 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 Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:24
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:24
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Toshika Koga!
During a confident post fight interview, Toshika Koga thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between DeShaun Dupree Holton (ranked 1456 p4p, 3568 weight class) and Theodore Logan (ranked 184 p4p, 427 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShaun Dupree Holton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Theodore Logan!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dupree Holton shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Dupree Holton is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Logan!
Logan stops Dupree Holton from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Logan is desperately trying to improve his position but Dupree Holton has a good base and remains in mount.
Dupree Holton wants to take his opponent's back but Logan doesn't allow it.
Dupree Holton forces the positional change into back control.
Dupree Holton 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, Logan has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Dupree Holton is trying to stick to Logan's back but Logan is turning into Dupree Holton. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Dupree Holton's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Logan.
Dupree Holton keeping full guard, as Logan tries to pass.
Dupree Holton tries to land a sweep but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dupree Holton keeping moving, preventing Logan from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Logan 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.
Dupree Holton 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.
Logan content to stall in guard here.
Dupree Holton lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dupree Holton passes easily into side control. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dupree Holton working away.
Dupree Holton is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Logan knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Logan manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dupree Holton's best efforts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Logan gets full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dupree Holton looking to pass the guard.
Logan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dupree Holton tries to free his leg and advance position but Logan is retaining full guard.
Logan wants to sweep but no luck.
Dupree Holton stands and throws Logan's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dupree Holton tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Logan is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dupree Holton's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Logan wants to control but Dupree Holton is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Dupree Holton in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Logan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Dupree Holton!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). DeShaun Dupree Holton!
A very excited looking DeShaun Dupree Holton 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Albert Vortmont (ranked 3904 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Robin Williams (ranked 446 p4p, 374 weight class). Williams is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Choose Life. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Albert Vortmont!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Robin Williams!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Williams.
Vortmont has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Good standup being displayed there by Williams as he connects with a hook.
Vortmont on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Williams throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Williams scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vortmont in his tracks.
Williams throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Vortmont eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Williams jabs Vortmont right on the nose. Vortmont blinks but takes it well.
Williams lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Williams cracks Vortmont with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Williams.
Vortmont is breathing heavily.
Vortmont slips a straight right by Williams.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Williams wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Robin Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Vortmont ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
That kick from Williams tenderised Vortmont's leg. Vortmont is trying to keep his angry face on.
Williams scores with a nice strike.
Vortmont takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams loads up on a big right hand but Vortmont slips the punch.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Vortmont 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.
Robin Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Williams cracks Vortmont with a good jab.
Williams lands a nice shot to the body.
Williams digs a good body shot into Vortmont's ribs.
Williams throws a big shot that misses.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Vortmont needs to keep his hands up - Williams had a free shot at his head there.
Williams is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vortmont had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Williams misses with a hook. Vortmont ducked under it nicely.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
Vortmont takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams lands a lovely overhand right.
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Vortmont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
A good leg kick by Williams.
Williams stuns Vortmont with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Williams lands with a hook. Vortmont tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Williams is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vortmont.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Williams jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vortmont half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Williams throws a lazy right hand but Vortmont sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams throws a hook but Vortmont avoids it easily.
Williams misses with a hook.
Vortmont attempts a counter takedown but Williams avoids it well and moves away.
A jab from Williams misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Vortmont uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Williams.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vortmont on the side of the head.
Williams fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vortmont manages to avoid it.
Vortmont avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams lands a nice hook to Vortmont's body. Vortmont takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams misses with a two punch combination.
Williams looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Williams throws a shot to the body.
Vortmont on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Williams. Williams obviously looking to wear him down.
A slapping leg kick lands for Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Williams darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
An inside leg kick lands from Williams.
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!
Vortmont takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Williams takes the fight into the clinch.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Vortmont is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Williams to keep the fight standing.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Williams - that landed with a thud.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Williams throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Vortmont sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Williams with a hook.
Williams getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Williams fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Williams throws a push kick but Vortmont slaps the foot to one side.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams throws a nice inside leg kick.
Williams misses with a hook. Vortmont ducked under it nicely.
Vortmont drops down looking for a counter takedown but Williams sprawls and moves away.
Williams has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a nice looking body shot.
Williams misses with a hook.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Williams throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams lands with a straight right. Vortmont didn't see that one coming.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Vortmont moved out of range nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams punishes Vortmont's body with a nice straight punch.
Williams connects with a looping right hand.
Vortmont looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Williams lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
The crowd cheers as Williams lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vortmont doesn't seem phased though.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Vortmont tries to counter with a takedown but Williams is quick to defend against it.
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams misses with a straight left.
Vortmont feinted with a counter takedown.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Williams lands with a left to the head.
Williams lands a hook that snaps the head of Vortmont backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams is leaning against Vortmont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Vortmont. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Vortmont is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Williams is working Vortmont over against the cage.
Williams pushes Vortmont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Williams cracks Vortmont with a nice body shot.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vortmonts head.
Williams pushes Vortmont back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams scores with a nice hook to the head.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands a body shot.
Nice body punch from Williams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams cracks Vortmont with a nice body shot.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vortmont or not.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams lands with a light punch inside.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short left from Williams.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Williams is working Vortmont over against the cage.
Williams lands with a short shot to the head.
Vortmont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vortmonts head.
Williams pushes Vortmont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vortmont backwards.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Vortmont or not.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams lands a right hand that snaps the head of Vortmont backwards.
Williams is working Vortmont over against the cage.
Vortmont really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Williams gets through Vortmont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A right hand to the body from Williams.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Robin Williams showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Good shot there by Williams.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Williams clobbers Vortmont with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Williams lands with a cross.
Vortmont gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Vortmont blocks an uppercut.
Vortmont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Williams is leaning against Vortmont and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Robin Williams seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A short left from Williams.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Williams.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams digs a right hand into Vortmont's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vortmont's gas tank.
Williams lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vortmont backwards.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams lands a left hand that snaps the head of Vortmont backwards.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams pushes Vortmont back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Williams lands an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nice body punch from Williams.
Good body shot from Williams.
Williams is working Vortmont over against the cage.
Williams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short right from Williams.
Vortmont looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
Williams lands a nice uppercut.
 Vortmont is rocked!
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Vortmont uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Oh Vortmont is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams has a couple of punches blocked by Vortmont.
Vortmont seems to have got his legs back now.
Williams gets through Vortmont's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Williams.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Vortmont's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Vortmont takes a shot to the head.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Vortmont takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Williams.
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!
Williams lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Williams lands a body punch.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
Williams works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Williams works on Vortmont's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Williams lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Williams lands a body punch in the clinch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A shot in the inside from Williams.
Williams stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Albert Vortmont has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Williams.
And that's the end of the fight!
Robin Williams comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Williams has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 24:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 24:30
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robin Williams!
Robin Williams decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dredd Tatum (ranked 2029 p4p, 926 weight class) and Jah Kid (ranked 113 p4p, 54 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Kid's choice of entrance music: Walk - Pantera. Dredd Tatum has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dredd Tatum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jah Kid!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tatum gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kid to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Kid trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kid trying to control the position from guard on top but Tatum is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kid stopping the sweep attempt from Tatum.
Kid sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Tatum's guard.
Tatum is looking to control Kid's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Tatum avoid being mounted?
Tatum tries to get to full guard but Kid has control of the leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
Tatum keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kid uses his free foot to push down on Tatum's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Tatum.
Kid goes for an armbar but Tatum turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Tatum.
Kid looking for a sweep. Not yet Kid, not yet.
Kid throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kid is trying to control the position from the bottom.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Kid is on top in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid controlling from the top position.
Kid trying to move into half guard but instead Tatum has managed to sweep!
Kid wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment.
Tatum wanted to stand there but Kid had control of the position.
Our spies down at at Rollins Fitness inform us that Kid has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kid wants to sweep here but Tatum controlling him for the moment.
Tatum would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kid is trying to hold Tatum in close to prevent damage but Tatum has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum wants to stand up but Kid is controlling the position.
Kid tries to get to full guard but Tatum has control of the leg.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet.
Kid wants to get back to full guard.
Kid looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Kid moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kid had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Tatum defends it easily.
Kid trying to keep a closed guard but Tatum is proving a slippery customer.
Kid is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatum has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tatum is looking to stand up but Kid won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been told by Tatum's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tatum gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tatum with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Tatum breaks from the clinch.
Tatum gets a clinch.
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 Dredd Tatum will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kid shoots in and gets a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Kid manages to pass to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tatum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kid's back!
Kid turns into Tatum and is now in his guard.
Kid tries to free his leg and advance position but Tatum is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tatum is pulling down on Kid's head. It's preventing any offense from Kid, at least for the moment.
Kid controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tatum looking to control.
Kid is pushing down on Tatum's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tatum is fighting to maintain full guard but Kid has managed to sneak the leg through.
Kid is looking for a kimura here.
Jah Kid has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kid wants to pass to mount but Tatum is defending the position.
Tatum is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Kid's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Kid's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kid rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Tatum wants to stand but Kid has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Kid tries to roll over but Tatum keeps him under control.
Kid gets full guard.
Tatum preventing the sweep.
Tatum wants to stand but Kid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kid working for a triangle but Tatum defends it easily.
Kid controls Tatum momentarily but Tatum frees himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tatum trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kid's guard.
Kid tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tatum wants to stand but Kid is controlling his posture from full guard.
Tatum got a little sloppy there for a moment and Kid has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tatum has managed to get both his arms back between Kid's legs - danger averted.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tatum wants to get up but he can't break Kid's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kid with a lazy takedown attempt
letting Tatum counter with a right hand.
Tatum bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kid's head.
Kid scores with a takedown into Tatum's guard.
Tatum keeping moving, preventing Kid from controlling successfully.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tatum looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kid stands and throws Tatum's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tatum is looking to reverse the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jah Kid will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Tatum's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Donk. Tatum catches Kid right on the button with a cross.
Kid with a poor takedown
and Tatum counters with a nice uppercut.
Tatum has managed to clinch.
Tatum unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Tatum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Tatum lands a big uppercut and Kid crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Kid looks OK. Tatum waves Kid back to his feet!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kid tries to keep at a distance but Tatum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Tatum breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tatum scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tatum tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tatum drops Kid with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Kid looks back up at him and smiles so Tatum waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Kid is rocked!
Kid shoots in looking for a takedown. Tatum tries to sprawl out of it but Kid keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Tatum manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kid is still on wobbly legs! Can Tatum finish him?
Tatum drops Kid with a naaaaasty hook - Kid is in real trouble here! Tatum dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dredd Tatum!
A very excited looking Dredd Tatum 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.
Jah Kid was interviewed post fight and said 'Its easy to win when your cheating'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khadem Abdul Karim (ranked 1287 p4p, 4934 weight class) and Dennis Fischer (ranked 212 p4p, 619 weight class). Abdul Karim comes to the cage accompanied by Window (Where The Sea Falls Forever) - Jucifer. Dennis Fischer has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Khadem Abdul Karim!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dennis Fischer!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdul Karim scores with a jab.
 It looks like Dennis Fischer has been cut.
Abdul Karim lands a big shot that drops Fischer! Can he finish him?
Abdul Karim pushes down on Fischer's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fischer won't allow Abdul Karim to pass to mount.
Abdul Karim has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Abdul Karim throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Fischer has his hands clasped together but Abdul Karim breaks the hold and Fischer is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Abdul Karim!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Khadem Abdul Karim!
A victorious Khadem Abdul Karim thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Conrad Cartwright (ranked 1487 p4p, 1165 weight class) and Olo Adofo (ranked 186 p4p, 141 weight class). Olo Adofo acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Conrad Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Olo Adofo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright drops Adofo with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Adofo looks back up at him and smiles so Cartwright waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
It looks like Olo Adofo has been cut.
Adofo moves in looking to clinch but Cartwright pushes him off.
Cartwright sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Adofo's defenses. It connects perfectly with Adofo's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Conrad Cartwright!
A relieved looking Conrad Cartwright 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Bowers (ranked 868 p4p, 1344 weight class) and Hamish Farquharson (ranked 143 p4p, 220 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ryan Bowers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hamish Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Franklyn Lucas and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bowers connects with the punch.
It looks like Hamish Farquharson has been cut.
Bowers scores with a jab. Farquharson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bowers ducks down into range and throws a picture perfect right hook that connects with Farquharson's jaw. Farquharson's eyes stare off into space as he falls to the mat, out cold! Bowers does the decent thing and steps back, rather than landing any shots to his unconscious opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryan Bowers!
Ryan Bowers decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stinky Stonk (ranked 286 p4p, 2346 weight class) and Bill Cosby (ranked 49 p4p, 376 weight class). Stinky Stonk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Stinky Stonk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bill Cosby!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Columbo Gatti and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cosby displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Stonk throws out the jab.
Cosby moves out of range of the strikes.
Stonk steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cosby.
We've been informed that Cosby has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Stonk connects with a looping right hand.
It looks like Bill Cosby has been cut.
Stonk slips under a jab from Cosby.
Stonk changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circling - Stonk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosby appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Stonk thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cosby ducks under a wild hook from Stonk.
Stonk swings widly with a right hand
and Cosby cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cosby avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cosby walks into a jab.
Cosby uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Stonk.
Cosby uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stonk.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Stonk swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Stonk cracks Cosby with a big right hand and Cosby goes down!
Cosby is rocked!
Cosby looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stonk looking to pass the guard.
Cosby is still in real trouble! Can Stonk finish him?
Stonk controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Stonk sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cosby's guard.
Cosby tries to roll over but Stonk keeps him under control.
Cosby is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Stonk is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Cosby!
Stonk looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cosby seems to have recovered his senses.
Cosby prevents Stonk from taking his back.
Stonk content just to control the position here.
Cosby is squirming around, avoiding Stonk's attempts to control the action.
Stonk tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Stonk trying to control but Cosby is having none of it.
Stonk prevents Cosby from getting the reversal.
Stonk controlling the pace for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonk's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Stonk wants to control the pace but Cosby is squirming around nicely.
Stonk controlling the pace for now.
Cosby regains half guard.
Stonk is trying to control the action in half guard but Cosby is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Stonk prevents Cosby from improving his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stonk performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stonk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Cosby tries to get to full guard but Stonk has control of the leg.
Stonk wants to free his trapped foot but Cosby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Stonk is working hard here to advance position.
Stonk trying to control the action but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Stonk with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Stonk is trying to control. Cosby wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Stonk controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Cosby wants to improve his position but Stonk is controlling well.
Stonk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Cosby won't allow Stonk to pass to mount.
Stonk controlling the action here.
Stonk looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Stonk controlling the pace.
Stonk wants to free his trapped foot but Cosby is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Well, if Stonk is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stinky Stonk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bill Cosby'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.
A telegraphed right hand from Stonk misses the target.
Stonk throws out a powerful jab.
Cosby blocks a jab.
Stonk is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cosby.
Stonk lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Stonk takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big right from Cosby misses.
Stonk looks to land a right hand but Cosby moved out of range.
Stonk bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Cosby! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stonk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cosby looking for a sweep. Not yet Cosby, not yet.
Stonk seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Stonk continues to stall.
Further stalling from Stonk.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stonk wants to pass the guard but Cosby is keeping the position.
Cosby is breathing heavily.
Cosby tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Stonk stays in close to Cosby's body and controls the position.
Stonk trying to control the position from guard on top but Cosby is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Stonk's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Stonk is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cosby can do to turn this around?
Stonk trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cosby throws a leg kick which misses Stonk's front leg but catches the back leg as Stonk tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Stonk throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cosby looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big left from Cosby misses.
Stinky Stonk is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stonk throws an overhand right that lands on Cosby's shoulder, as Cosby tries to avoid the shot.
Cosby slips a jab from Stonk.
Stonk moves into range and throws a big uppercut. OH! Cosby goes down! Can Stonk finish him!?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stonk trying to control but Cosby is working from the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Stonk is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cosby is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stonk is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cosby bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cosby looks to land a right hand but Stonk moved out of range.
Cosby connects with a jab.
Cosby moves forwards but Stonk connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Stonk moves out of range as Cosby strikes.
Stonk loads up on a big right hand but Cosby slips the punch.
Cosby just misses with a punch to the body.
Stonk jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Stonk misses.
Cosby is looking to slow Stonk down with leg kicks.
Cosby moves out of range as Stonk strikes.
Cosby slips under a jab.
Stonk throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Cosby to counter with a crisp jab.
Cosby throws the left hand but Stonk avoids the punch easily.
Stonk ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Stonk missing with a left hand there. Cosby was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big right from Cosby misses.
Stonk attempts a counter takedown but Cosby avoids it well and moves away.
Stonk closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Cosby! Stonk dives in looking to finish! Cosby is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stinky Stonk!
Stinky Stonk retains his light heavyweight title!
A victorious Stinky Stonk thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Dolph (ranked 552 p4p, 475 weight class) and Big Russian (ranked 32 p4p, 29 weight class). Dolph has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
300
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BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ivan Dolph!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Big Russian!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dolph's corner calls for a 1-2. Dolph obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Russian closes the distance and pushes Dolph back into the cage.
Dolph throws a head punch that misses.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with the head strike.
Dolph working aggressively here.
Dolph throws a head punch that misses.
Dolph misses with some punches.
Dolph scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian lands a shoulder strike.
Dolph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian working aggressively here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Russian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Russian has a couple of punches blocked by Dolph.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dolph working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
Dolph swings wildly with an uppercut but Russian uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Dolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dolph misses with some punches.
Russian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dolph misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Russian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dolph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Russians head.
Dolph lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dolph gets through Russian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dolph pushes Russian back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
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!
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dolph.
Russian blocks an uppercut.
A short left from Dolph.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Russian swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dolph lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
Dolph working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Russian fails to land.
A short right from Dolph.
Dolph lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Russian backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolph.
Dolph working aggressively here.
Dolph misses with the head strike.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Russian lands with a left to the head.
Russian blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Russian blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Russian throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dolphs head.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Russian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dolph softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Russian.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Dolph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dolph misses with a punch on the inside.
Dolph makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russian fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Dolph on the inside.
Russian misses with a punch on the inside.
Russian throws a head punch that misses.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Russian misses with some punches.
Dolph blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Dolph fails to land.
We've been informed that Russian has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Russian.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dolph.
Russian misses with some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Russian.
Dolph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dolph.
Dolph gets through Russian's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Russian swings wildly with an uppercut but Dolph uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Dolph.
Dolph has a couple of punches blocked by Russian.
Dolph throws a punch but it's blocked by Russian.
Russian misses with some punches.
Dolph blocks an uppercut.
Russian throws a punch but it's blocked by Dolph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dolph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dolph blocking some punches.
Dolph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dolph lands an uppercut.
Russian blocking some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Dolph dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A cross from Dolph lands.
Russian moves in looking to clinch but Dolph pushes him off.
Dolph drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Russian's head, knocking him out cold! Dolph is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Dolph!
Ivan Dolph retains his super heavyweight title!
Ivan Dolph decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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