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DMMA 267 Pinkman vs Kwong 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hector Gray (ranked 3444 p4p, 3568 weight class) and Brock Harrisburg (ranked 168 p4p, 171 weight class). Brock Harrisburg acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hector Gray!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brock Harrisburg!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Harrisburg misses the target.
Harrisburg throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gray sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Harrisburg throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Harrisburg throws a lazy uppercut
and Harrisburg takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gray uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Harrisburg.
Gray was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Harrisburg swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A shot to the body from Harrisburg misses
and Gray counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Harrisburg throws a right hand that misses
and Gray counters with a nice double leg into side control. Harrisburg won't be happy with that.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
A lull in the action here as Gray stalls from top position.
Gray wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Harrisburg, who protects the arm well.
Harrisburg trying to remain calm as Gray controls from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harrisburg is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Gray tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Gray takes a little break here. Harrisburg wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Gray trying to control the action but Harrisburg is working from the bottom.
Gray moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gray tries to score with some ground and pound. Harrisburg controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Gray staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gray working the head with strikes.
Gray is chipping away with strikes.
Gray content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Gray working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Harrisburg looks calm but he's in trouble here. Gray gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Harrisburg is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Gray lets go of the hold and Harrisburg can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Hector Gray!
A relieved looking Hector Gray thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Needno Badges (ranked 2683 p4p, 2352 weight class) and Malcolm King (ranked 317 p4p, 283 weight class). King is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by YoungBoy Never Broke Again – White Teeth. Needno Badges 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Needno Badges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 20 - 0, fighting out of New York, Malcolm King!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King throws an overhand right that lands on Badges's shoulder, as Badges tries to avoid the shot.
King lands a head shot.
 It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
King throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Badges tries to counter by clinching up but King breaks away and moves out of range.
King throws a series of punches but Badges avoids them all with ease.
Badges has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Tank Factory in the buildup to the fight.
King walks into a left hand.
King misses with a low kick.
Badges's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Badges duly obliges.
Badges dodges the punch combination from King.
King scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Badges avoids the body shot from King.
King lands a left and a right that send Badges crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Badges is rocked!
King lands a brutal uppercut that launches Badges off his feet! Badges tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Malcolm King!
During a confident post fight interview, Malcolm King thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mark Kerr (ranked 2104 p4p, 2420 weight class) and Edward Mills (ranked 91 p4p, 107 weight class). Mills has chosen Rock the Dragon. Dragonball Z as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Edward Mills was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 44 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Mark Kerr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Edward Mills!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills scores with a one two! Kerr had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Mills slaps away a takedown attempt from Kerr, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Kerr fails with a takedown attempt.
Mills fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mills scores with a three punch combo!
Kerr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Mills defends well and Kerr ends up having to push Mills into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mills stalling.
Mills blocks an uppercut.
Mills is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Mills lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Kerr definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Mills scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kerr goes for a takedown in the clinch but Mills prevents it.
Kerr blocks the elbow strike.
Kerr is working for takedown but Mills is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerr has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mills is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mills lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kerr pushes Mills back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Mills manages to get underhooks.
Mills lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Kerr has Mills pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Mills manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kerr is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mills.
Mills is pressed up against the cage. Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mills down to the mat. Mills avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Mills moves into the clinch successfully.
A left hand lands to the body for Mills.
Kerr tries for a takedown. No joy.
Mills lands a body shot.
A short uppercut from Mills.
A short body shot lands from Mills as the two fighters clinch.
Mills softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A right hand to the body from Mills.
Mills breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mills has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mills pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mills takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mills.
Mills throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerr blocks it with crossed arms.
Mills lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kerr misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mills lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mills lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mills fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Mills sizes up Kerr with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Mills scores with a jab. Kerr acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kerr takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Mills lands a two punch combo.
Mills feints a jab promting Kerr to slip. Mills then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kerr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mills darts in and clinches Kerr up against the cage.
Mills throws an elbow that misses.
Mills makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kerr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mills gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills tries to land a knee to the head but Kerr blocks with his arms.
Mills gets through Kerr's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kerr goes for a takedown attempt but Mills pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Mills lets loose with a powerful body kick. Kerr will feel that in the morning.
A nice combination there by Mills.
Kerr goes for a double leg but Mills avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Mills continues to drive forward.
Kerr avoids the elbow strike from Mills, against the cage.
Mills manages to break the clinch.
Mills has taken the fight to the clinch.
Mills breaks from the clinch.
Kerr takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mills tests Kerr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kerr misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Mills to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Mark Kerr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mills has Kerr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mills has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Kerr is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mills smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills jabs Kerr right on the nose. Kerr blinks but takes it well.
Edward Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Mills finds it's way through Kerr's defenses.
Kerr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Mills as he jumps to the side.
Mills dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mills lands a nice looking body kick.
Mills feints a jab promting Kerr to slip. Mills then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kerr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mills rushes Kerr and presses him up against the cage.
Mills is leaning against Kerr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Mills manages to break the clinch.
Mills lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Mills feints a jab promting Kerr to slip. Mills then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Kerr slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Mills throws a one two combo.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Mills lands a jab-cross combination.
Mills scores with a jab to the body.
Mills moves into range and clinches up with Kerr.
Mills lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Mills dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mills has Kerr up against the cage in a clinch.
Mills misses with an elbow strike.
Edward Mills seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kerr drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A short body shot lands from Mills as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mills.
Mills breaks the clinch.
Mills connects with a body shot.
Mills clinches up with Kerr and pushes him back against the cage.
Mills throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Kerr blocks it with crossed arms.
Kerr is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Mills is defending well.
Mills lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mills avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kerr tries for a takedown but Mills manages to get underhooks.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Mills.
A hook to the body from Mills.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A left hand lands to the body for Mills.
Mills lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mills.
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mills changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kerr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mills clinches.
Mills is pressed up against the cage. Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Mills down to the mat. Mills avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Nice uppercut lands for Mills. That snapped Kerr's head back.
Kerr gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Mills has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kerr wants to take the fight to the mat but Mills manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Kerr. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Mills lands with a left to the head.
Mills is working Kerr over against the cage.
Mills with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Mills lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills lands an uppercut.
Mills lands an uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Mills.
Mills lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short left from Mills.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerr takes a shot to the head.
Mills lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Mills softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kerr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mills avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mills lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mills scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mills lands with a right to the head.
Mills has Kerr pressed against the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mills lands a left hand.
Mills lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mills working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The referee calls for Mills to work.
Mills digs a right hand underneath Kerr's ribcage. Kerr let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mills stalling the fight.
Mills working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mills prevents a takedown attempt there.
A body shot lands from Mills.
Mills lands a right hand.
Kerr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Mills gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Mills taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Mills's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Mills lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mills lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Mills lands a shoulder strike.
Kerr drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mills gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Mills just leaning against Kerr, taking a breather.
Mills leaning against his opponent.
Kerr changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Mills fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A nice combination there by Mills.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mills bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kerr's head.
Mills clinches up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mills presses Kerr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Mills.
Mills lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Mills.
Mills's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A shot in the inside from Mills.
Mills lands a shoulder strike.
Come on Mills - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kerr drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mills pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mills has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mills has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edward Mills showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Mills moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Mills throws a one two combo.
Kerr takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Crunch! Mills slams his shin into Kerr's torso.
Kerr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Mills avoids it really well and circles away.
Mills connects with a solid leg kick.
Mills lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mills closes the distance and clinches.
Mills lands with a light punch inside.
Kerr wants a takedown.
A short right from Mills.
Kerr has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mills after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mark Kerr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mills lands a body punch in the clinch.
Mills lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kerr.
Mills lands a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mills lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Mills lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
Mills stalls.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Mills.
Mills lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Kerr tries to score a body lock takedown but Mills shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Mills breaks the clinch.
Mills lands with a shot to the body.
Mills gets a clinch.
Mills trying to land knees to the body.
With the fighters up against the cage, Mills throws an elbow but misses.
Mills cracks Kerr with a nice body shot.
Mills lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerr backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good body shot from Mills.
Mills gets underhooks to prevent Kerr's takedown attempt.
A left hand lands to the body for Mills.
Kerr looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mills working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Mills as the two fighters clinch.
Mills lands a body punch.
A short left from Mills.
Mills working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mills softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mills lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Mills - that landed with a thud.
Mills breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kerr is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Mills.
Kerr is rocked!
Mills connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Oh Kerr is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mills thuds his right hand into Kerr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kerr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Mills throws a 1-2 combo that connects squarely on Kerr's jaw, knocking him onto his back! Mills dives in looking to finish as Kerr flails his arms in a desperate attempt to block Mills's strikes! Mills is raining down hammerfists and the ref stops it! Kerr's desperate flailing just didn't constitute intelligent defence. Some people will probably question the ref's decision but Kerr was definitely hurt and the ref saved him from taking unnecessary punishment. A fighter's safety is paramount in this sport.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Edward Mills!
Edward Mills looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'Da Honest Consumption uf Pickles is good fur all! Long live da Pickles!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cam Cartwright (ranked 1348 p4p, 1412 weight class) and Thanos Doomsday (ranked 168 p4p, 174 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Karma Chameleon. Thanos Doomsday acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Cam Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Thanos Doomsday!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doomsday rushes Cartwright and presses him up against the cage.
Cartwright gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Doomsday pushes Cartwright off but Cartwright dives into side control.
Cartwright is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Doomsday is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Doomsday stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Doomsday tries to buck Cartwright off but Cartwright is having none of it.
Doomsday keeps trying to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to move into full mount but can't pass Doomsday's legs.
Cartwright has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Doomsday!
Doomsday is trying desperately to improve position.
Doomsday is in a horrible position here. Cartwright smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Doomsday tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Doomsday in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Cartwright controlling from the full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday is bucking up trying to escape but Cartwright cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Doomsday tries to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.
Doomsday is desperately trying to improve his position but Cartwright has a good base and remains in mount.
Cartwright cracks Doomsday with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Doomsday taking shots to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cartwright takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Doomsday can't escape the position.
Cartwright trying to control but Doomsday is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Cartwright looking to control but Doomsday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Cartwright with a couple of short strikes.
Doomsday wants to hold on but Cartwright pushes him away.
Cartwright controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright looking to control but Doomsday is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Doomsday is working to get back to half guard.
Cartwright throws some wild stikes that Doomsday manages to avoid easily.
Cartwright wants to control the pace but Doomsday is squirming around nicely.
Cartwright scoring with strikes but Doomsday is staying in there.
Cartwright trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Cartwright is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Doomsday can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cam Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Cartwright's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Doomsday wants to clinch up but Cartwright keeps it at a distance.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Doomsday is quick to defend against it.
Doomsday looks to land a left hand but Cartwright moved out of range nicely.
Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cartwright throws a looping overhand right but Doomsday ducks down to avoid it.
No joy there for Cartwright, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Doomsday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
The fight stays on the outside here - Doomsday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Doomsday looks to throw the jab but Cartwright is out of range.
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Cartwright tries to counter with a takedown but Doomsday is quick to defend against it.
Cartwright misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doomsday stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Doomsday wants it to stay on the feet.
A punch combination from Cartwright misses.
It seemed like Doomsday was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Thanos Doomsday is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cartwright walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cartwright lands a body shot.
Doomsday tries to close the distance and clinch but Cartwright swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Doomsday rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Cartwright moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cartwright. Doomsday does a little dance to reset his feet.
Doomsday lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Doomsday tries to clinch but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Doomsday moves away.
Cartwright cracks a nice hook into Doomsday's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright throws a combination that misses
and Doomsday counters with a series of strikes. Cartwright will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cartwright misses with a jab to the body
and Doomsday counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doomsday tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Doomsday thows a left - swing and a miss!
Cartwright is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doomsday can do to turn this around?
Doomsday doesn't manage to clinch there - Cartwright circles away.
Cartwright avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Cartwright appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Doomsday fails with an attempt to clinch.
Doomsday has managed to clinch.
Cartwright lands with a right to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Doomsday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cartwright up against the cage.
Cartwright leaning against his opponent.
Doomsday lands a right hand.
Cartwright stalling against the cage.
Doomsday lands a knee to the body.
Doomsday manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Doomsday lands a knee to the head.
Doomsday misses with a knee to the head.
Doomsday lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cartwright backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Doomsday holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cartwright.
Knees to the body from Doomsday.
Doomsday lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Doomsday is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Doomsday blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doomsday.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
Cartwright's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Doomsday throws a head punch that misses.
Cartwright blocking some punches.
Doomsday scores with a shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Doomsday.
Doomsday stalling in the clinch but Cartwright improves position.
Cartwright scores with a shoulder strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thanos Doomsday 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!
Cartwright throws a body shot but no joy.
Doomsday cracks Cartwright with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Cartwright rushes Doomsday and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Cartwright misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Cartwright fails to land.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Doomsday on the inside.
Doomsday misses with a knee strike.
Cartwright taking a breather.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Doomsday takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
Cartwright wants a takedown but no success here.
Doomsday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Cartwright lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cartwright misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Doomsday.
Doomsday misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cartwright.
Cartwright has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Doomsday is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Cartwright is struggling to control the position.
Doomsday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Cartwright goes for a takedown in the clinch but Doomsday prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Cam Cartwright. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cartwright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Doomsday is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Doomsday lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cartwright lands a shot to the body.
Doomsday leaning against his opponent.
Cartwright tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Doomsday smiles and moves away.
Doomsday has closed the distance and engaged Cartwright in a clinch.
Thanos Doomsday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday tries a knee to the head but Cartwright blocks it.
Doomsday effectively controlling the action here.
Cartwright misses with a punch on the inside.
Doomsday utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Cartwright takes a knee right on the jaw!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doomsday pushes Cartwright back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doomsday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Cartwright lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Cartwright pulls guard.
Cartwright has a closed guard, preventing Doomsday from standing up.
Cartwright looking to hit a scissor sweep but Doomsday is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doomsday pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
Doomsday trying to stand up but can't free himself from Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Doomsday 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.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
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.
Cartwright trying to keep a closed guard but Doomsday is proving a slippery customer.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Doomsday wants to slow Cartwright down by chopping away at his legs.
Doomsday fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Cartwright!
Cartwright swats away the attempt to clinch by Doomsday.
Cartwright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Doomsday.
Cartwright swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Doomsday counter with a right hand.
Cartwright misses with a body shot
and Doomsday counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Cartwright thinking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Thanos Doomsday comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Doomsday 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thanos Doomsday!
Thanos Doomsday 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Aslanbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 537 p4p, 365 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 36 p4p, 24 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 2, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo wants to slow Akhtankhanov down by chopping away at his legs.
Rizzo misses with a lunging right hand
and Akhtankhanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Rizzo counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Akhtankhanov misses with a leg kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Rizzo checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A clash of legs there as Akhtankhanov blocks the low kick.
Akhtankhanov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Akhtankhanov connects with a right hand. Rizzo shakes it off.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Rizzo, as that shot connected.
Decent striking displayed by Akhtankhanov there.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Akhtankhanov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Rizzo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rizzo moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Rizzo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Akhtankhanov has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rizzo misses with a body shot.
Akhtankhanov just misses with a punch to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Akhtankhanov lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Rizzo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Rizzo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Rizzo with the counter takedown but Akhtankhanov avoids it easily.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rizzo swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
It looked like Akhtankhanov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov falls off balance throwing a combination
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo throws a low kick but Akhtankhanov avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rizzo scores with the left hand. Akhtankhanov knows he should have avoided that one.
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Rizzo backs up against the cage.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick.
A combination from Akhtankhanov does no damage.
Rizzo misses with a jab, cross combination.
A slow jab from Akhtankhanov misses its intended target.
Akhtankhanov tries to score with a low kick but Rizzo moves his leg out of the way.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov loads up on a big right hand but Rizzo slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akhtankhanov looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Rizzo connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo misses the jab.
Akhtankhanov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rizzo.
Rizzo now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That kick from Akhtankhanov tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rizzo defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
Akhtankhanov misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but Rizzo moves out of range easily.
Rizzo misses with a low kick.
Nice defenses there by Rizzo.
Rizzo works Akhtankhanov's body with a nice hook.
Akhtankhanov is looking to score with low kicks.
Akhtankhanov throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Rizzo slips under a jab.
Rizzo takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rizzo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Akhtankhanov misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Rizzo swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Rizzo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Akhtankhanov throws a hook but Rizzo blocks it.
Akhtankhanov lands a two punch combo.
Akhtankhanov thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Rizzo attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Rizzo throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
That's time! Akhtankhanov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo misses the shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination. Rizzo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Akhtankhanov tries to work over Rizzo's front leg with a kick but Rizzo checks it.
Rizzo shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Akhtankhanov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Rizzo fails with the takedown
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov tries to bum rush Rizzo with a series of wild strikes but Rizzo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Rizzo might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Akhtankhanov has got the better of the exchanges.
Akhtankhanov throws a one two combo.
Akhtankhanov lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice uppercut lands for Akhtankhanov. That snapped Rizzo's head back.
Rizzo misses with a jab to the body
and Akhtankhanov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov throws a right hand that misses
and Rizzo counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good work by Rizzo as he checks the leg kick.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick
and Rizzo counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Akhtankhanov.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a left hand
enabling Rizzo to counter with a crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov scores with a jab to the body.
Akhtankhanov checks a leg kick.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Rizzo can do to turn this around?
A big right from Rizzo misses.
Akhtankhanov walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Rizzo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov misses
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akhtankhanov throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab.
Akhtankhanov throws out a leg kick but Rizzo moves out of range and Akhtankhanov only half commits.
Rizzo feints the counter takedown.
Rizzo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Akhtankhanov throws out the jab.
Rizzo looks to land a right hand but Akhtankhanov moved out of range.
Akhtankhanov throwing a counter right hand but Rizzo manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Rizzo scores with a sloppy right hand. Akhtankhanov should have avoided that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akhtankhanov throws a jab but it's blocked by Rizzo.
Rizzo throws a hook to the side of Akhtankhanov's head but Akhtankhanov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Akhtankhanov works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Akhtankhanov. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov throws out a powerful jab.
Rizzo has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo staying out of range there.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov moves out of range of the strikes.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Akhtankhanov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov misses with a body shot
and Rizzo counters with a nice uppercut.
Akhtankhanov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rizzo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov cracks Rizzo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Rizzo is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rizzo misses with a wild body shot.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Rizzo takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Rizzo connects with a nice looking jab.
Akhtankhanov misses with a combination
and Rizzo counters with a straight right hand.
Akhtankhanov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rizzo tries to bum rush Akhtankhanov with a series of wild strikes but Akhtankhanov uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rizzo thows a leg kick but Akhtankhanov checks it
and Akhtankhanov counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice leg kick that just misses Rizzo's sensitive parts.
Rizzo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
Akhtankhanov tries to kick Rizzo off in order to stand up. Rizzo Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Rizzo in side control lands a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Akhtankhanov has escaped the position, nice work there.
Akhtankhanov prevents Rizzo from moving into mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! 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.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Rizzo checks it.
The fighters circling - Akhtankhanov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rizzo fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Akhtankhanov!
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rizzo.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Rizzo has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Akhtankhanov.
Rizzo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rizzo misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov lands a really nice looking cross but Rizzo seems unphased.
Rizzo moves forwards but Akhtankhanov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Akhtankhanov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rizzo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo ducks under a wild hook from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov lands a lovely overhand right.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Rizzo takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No luck for Rizzo with that takedown attempt.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Rizzo.
Akhtankhanov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rizzo defending well as Akhtankhanov loads up on a big left hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rizzo shoots in looking for a takedown. Akhtankhanov tries to sprawl out of it but Rizzo keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Akhtankhanov manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Akhtankhanov controls Rizzo momentarily but Rizzo frees himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rizzo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Rizzo is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Akhtankhanov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Akhtankhanov doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Rizzo.
Frank Rizzo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo trying to control the pace.
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.
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rizzo is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Rizzo thows a huge punch but Akhtankhanov dodges it nicely.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rizzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aslanbek Akhtankhanov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Akhtankhanov, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aslanbek Akhtankhanov!
An out of breath Aslanbek Akhtankhanov thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Galen Dall Jr (ranked 616 p4p, 962 weight class) and Arriorus Adee (ranked 86 p4p, 129 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Galen Dall Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 20 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Arriorus Adee!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dall Jr slips under a jab.
Dall Jr moves out of range of the body kick from Adee.
Adee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dall Jr has a takedown stuffed.
Adee 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.
Adee checks a leg kick.
Dall Jr works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Nice defenses there by Adee.
Good work by Dall Jr as he checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Dall Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Adee darts in and clinches Dall Jr up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dall Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Adee controls his hands.
Adee is leaning against Dall Jr and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short uppercut from Dall Jr.
Adee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dall Jr throws a punch but it's blocked by Adee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dall Jr tries to work over Adee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dall Jr lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Adee.
A head punch on the inside from Dall Jr fails to land.
Adee throws a punch but it's blocked by Dall Jr.
Adee misses with a punch to the body.
Dall Jr lands with a left to the head.
Dall Jr has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Adee clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Adee preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Dall Jr.
Adee tries to escape but Dall Jr has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dall Jr has got one arm under Adee's chin. This could be trouble... Adee trying to control the other hand but Dall Jr gets it free and sqeezes tight - just a matter of time now! Yep, Adee has tapped out! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Galen Dall Jr!
An out of breath Galen Dall Jr thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 1007 p4p, 1215 weight class) and Never Hurry (ranked 109 p4p, 132 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Van Thüringen makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Van Thüringen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurry misses with a hook.
Hurry tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Van Thüringen takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hurry looks to land a combination but Van Thüringen avoids it well.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thüringen moves out of range easily.
Hurry throws the left hand but Van Thüringen avoids the punch easily.
Van Thüringen connects with a nice looking jab.
Van Thüringen lunges at Hurry with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hurry's hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hurry throws a head kick but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Van Thüringen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hurry.
Van Thüringen seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Hurry darts in and clinches Van Thüringen up against the cage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hurry as Van Thüringen tries to tie him up.
Van Thüringen misses with some punches.
Hurry has Van Thüringen pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurry has had enough of the clinch but Van Thüringen keeps him there for the moment.
Hurry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurry blocks an uppercut.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Van Thüringen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hurry is trying to break the clinch but Van Thüringen is controlling him.
Hurry blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hurry is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Thüringen has double underhooks.
Van Thüringen lands a right hand.
Van Thüringen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Thüringen's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Thüringen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Van Thüringen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hurry.
Hurry fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Thüringen scores with a spinning back kick!
Hurry lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hurry throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hurry takes one to the side of the head.
Van Thüringen clinches up with Hurry and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Van Thüringen fails to land.
Hurry is leaning against Van Thüringen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hurry breaks from the clinch.
Hurry takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hurry throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Thüringen.
Hurry throws a body shot but no joy.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Van Thüringen throws a leg kick which misses Hurry's front leg but catches the back leg as Hurry tries to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen closes the distance and clinches.
Van Thüringen slowing the pace effectively.
Hurry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hurry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hurry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Thüringen.
Hurry gets tackled into the cage by Van Thüringen. Van Thüringen maintains the clinch.
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry looks to score with a jab to the body but Van Thüringen is just out of range.
Hurry plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hurry misses.
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range.
Hurry lands a head kick!
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Van Thüringen slips a jab from Hurry.
Van Thüringen fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Thüringen moves into the clinch.
Hurry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Van Thüringen's elbow.
Hurry has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Van Thüringen seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hurry can turn it around.
Van Thüringen avoiding damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurry misses with a punch to the body.
Hurry misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hurry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thüringen moves out of range easily.
Van Thüringen misses with a wild body shot.
Van Thüringen slips under a jab from Hurry.
Hurry misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Thüringen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hurry.
Hurry blocks a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Van Thüringen trying to land knees to the body.
Hurry is trying to break the clinch but Van Thüringen has him pressed against the cage.
Hurry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Thüringen effectively controlling the action here.
Van Thüringen slowing the pace effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Never Hurry will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Thüringen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hurry stalks Van Thüringen and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Van Thüringen's face. Van Thüringen staggers backwards, shaken.
A swing and a miss from Van Thüringen.
An inside leg kick from Van Thüringen misses.
Van Thüringen punishes Hurry's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Thüringen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Thüringen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hurry tries to clinch but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Van Thüringen lands a jab.
Van Thüringen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hurry.
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Van Thüringen pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hurry avoiding damage as Van Thüringen throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hurry breaks the clinch.
Hurry tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Van Thüringen scores with a leg kick.
Van Thüringen has Hurry up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen lands with a short shot to the head.
Van Thüringen lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hurry backwards.
Van Thüringen trying to stall but Hurry improves his position.
Van Thüringen is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Van Thüringen.
Hurry managing to block the knees to the body from Van Thüringen.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry instigates a clinch.
Hurry blocks a body shot from Van Thüringen.
A short right from Van Thüringen on the inside.
Hurry blocks an uppercut.
Van Thüringen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Hurry feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Van Thüringens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Van Thüringen blocks a head kick by Hurry.
Van Thüringen drives through and clinches with Hurry against the cage.
Van Thüringen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Thüringen moves into range and clinches up with Hurry.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen throws a head punch that misses.
Van Thüringen misses with the head strike.
A short body shot lands from Hurry as the two fighters clinch.
Hurry creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Van Thüringen's defenses.
Hurry blocks an uppercut.
Hurry works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Van Thüringen dodges an elbow strike from Hurry.
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Hurry staying out of range there.
Van Thüringen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurry throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Hurry.
Van Thüringen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hurry.
Hurry lands a head kick!
Hurry throws a right hand that Van Thüringen ducks under and follows up with a left that Van Thüringen also avoids with ease.
Van Thüringen connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurry lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Van Thüringen misses.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
An inside leg kick from Van Thüringen misses.
Hurry pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Van Thüringen moves into the clinch.
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Hurry lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Van Thüringen circles away quickly and effectively.
Van Thüringen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Van Thüringen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hurry uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Thüringen.
Van Thüringen takes the fight into the clinch.
A short uppercut from Van Thüringen.
Hurry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurry lands a body shot.
Van Thüringen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hurry on the side of the head.
Van Thüringen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hurry is just out of range.
Never Hurry is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Van Thüringen keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hurry.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Hurry misses the target.
Van Thüringen misses with a low kick.
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Van Thüringen as Hurry tries to tie him up.
Van Thüringen is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hurry tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Hurry creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Van Thüringen lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Hurry breaks the clinch.
Van Thüringen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Never Hurry seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hurry shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hurry, as that shot connected.
Hurry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Van Thüringen has managed to clinch.
Hurry pressing his opponent against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Never Hurry will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Hurry scores with a sloppy right hand. Van Thüringen should have avoided that one.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurry as he connects with a hook.
Hurry tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Van Thüringen was well out of range. Poor timing from Hurry.
Van Thüringen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hurry raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Van Thüringen throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hurry stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Van Thüringen's hands.
Hurry gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Van Thüringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Hurry throws out a counter right but Van Thüringen avoids it with no problem.
Van Thüringen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hurry manages to avoid it.
Van Thüringen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hurry checks a leg kick nicely.
Hurry throws a sloppy head kick and Van Thüringen moves out of range easily.
Hurry tries to clinch but Van Thüringen is having none of it.
As Hurry backs away, Van Thüringen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hurry throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Van Thüringen.
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!
Hurry steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Van Thüringen.
Hurry on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen is looking to slow Hurry down with leg kicks.
Hurry throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Thüringen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hurry will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Van Thüringen throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hurry counters with a nice uppercut.
Van Thüringen misses the jab.
Van Thüringen swings for the body but Hurry moves out of range.
Van Thüringen tries to land a front kick but Hurry steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hurry is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hurry connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hurry closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hurry tries to throw a body punch but Van Thüringen avoids it by throwing Hurry back against the cage.
Hurry has a couple of punches blocked by Van Thüringen.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Van Thüringen moves into the clinch.
Hurry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hurry is trying to break free.
Hurry blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Van Thüringen.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Van Thüringen looking to stall.
Van Thüringen is trying to maintain a safe position but Hurry gets an underhook and turns Van Thüringen into the cage.
Van Thüringen has Hurry pressed against the cage, preventing Hurry from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Van Thüringen avoids the elbow strike from Hurry, against the cage.
Van Thüringen misses with the head strike.
A hook to the body from Van Thüringen.
Hurry escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Van Thüringen closes the distance and clinches.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Van Thüringen working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Hurry.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Van Thüringen lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Van Thüringen with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Van Thüringen throws a big shot that misses.
A cross from Van Thüringen lands.
Hurry scores with a punch to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Thüringen closes the distance and pushes Hurry back into the cage.
Hurry breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hurry misses with a head kick.
Hurry throws a body punch but Van Thüringen moves out of range.
Van Thüringen clinches up against the cage.
Van Thüringen is trying to stall.
Hurry wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Van Thüringen misses with a punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Thüringen swings wildly with an uppercut but Hurry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Thüringen looking to stall.
Hurry is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Thüringen has double underhooks.
Van Thüringen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hurry has him pressed against the cage.
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurry tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Van Thüringen paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Hurry.
Van Thüringen closes the distance and clinches.
Balthasar Van Thüringen has scored more points in the clinch so far.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hurry tries to throw a body punch but Van Thüringen avoids it by throwing Hurry back against the cage.
Hurry manages to break the clinch.
Hurry connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The fighters circling - Hurry throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurry moves away from the strike by Van Thüringen.
Balthasar Van Thüringen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Van Thüringen misses the shot to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Never Hurry.
I've got Hurry 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Never Hurry!
A relieved looking Never Hurry 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ghengis Khan (ranked 658 p4p, 765 weight class) and The Devils Outlaw (ranked 41 p4p, 44 weight class). Outlaw comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For The Outlawz by Moonshine Bandits kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Ghengis Khan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Devils Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khan jabs Outlaw to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Outlaw moves away from the strike by Khan.
Khan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Khan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Khan scores with a jab. Outlaw acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Outlaw lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Outlaw misses with a body shot.
Khan misses with a straight right.
Khan misses with an uppercut. Outlaw saw that one coming.
Khan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Khan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ghengis Khan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Khan drops Outlaw with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Outlaw looks back up at him and smiles so Khan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Outlaw is rocked!
Khan closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Outlaw! Khan dives in looking to finish! Outlaw 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 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ghengis Khan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adeboye Temidare (ranked 195 p4p, 290 weight class) and Zahbit Lovanov (ranked 23 p4p, 43 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zahbit Lovanov!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Temidare tries to clinch up but Lovanov circles away and keeps his distance.
A right-left combo lands from Lovanov.
Lovanov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Temidare lands a big right hand that sends Lovanov crashing to the mat! Temidare stays standing though and waves Lovanov back to his feet!
Lovanov is rocked!
 It looks like Zahbit Lovanov has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temidare wants to clinch.
Lovanov is still on wobbly legs! Can Temidare finish him?
Lovanov misses with a left hand
and Temidare rattles Lovanov with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Lovanov tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Temidare dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Lovanov stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Adeboye Temidare!
In his post fight interview, Adeboye Temidare 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesse Pinkman (ranked 35 p4p, 65 weight class) and Kwasi Kwong (ranked 6 p4p, 10 weight class). Pinkman comes to the cage accompanied by Quavo & Takeoff - Hotel Lobby. Jesse Pinkman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ Red Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jesse Pinkman!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kwasi Kwong!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pinkman scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Kwong misses with an uppercut
letting Pinkman counter with a right hand.
Pinkman jabs Kwong right on the nose. Kwong blinks but takes it well.
Kwong connects with a leg kick.
Kwong throws a big shot that misses.
Pinkman misses the jab.
Kwong takes one to the side of the head.
Kwong throws a body shot but no joy.
A swing and a miss from Kwong.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kwong. Pinkman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Pinkman takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A slow jab from Kwong misses its intended target.
Pinkman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kwong connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Kwong misses with a body shot.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
Pinkman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pinkman.
A slow jab from Pinkman misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kwong darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kwasi Kwong is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pinkman ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kwong moves away.
Kwong uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pinkman.
Kwong throws a leg kick
and Pinkman counters with a nice uppercut.
Kwong takes a swing at Pinkman's ribcage but misses.
Kwong keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Kwong is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kwong misses with a hook.
Kwong waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pinkman.
Pinkman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Kwong sprawls and moves away.
Kwong looks to throw the jab but Pinkman is out of range.
Kwong cracks Pinkman with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Kwong throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pinkman counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pinkman is looking to take a break and control but Kwong is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kwong gets back to full guard.
Pinkman 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pinkman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kwong is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kwong has escaped and now he's on top!
Kwong preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwong stays in close to Pinkman's body and controls the position.
Pinkman is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Kwong is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Pinkman looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
Kwong postures up.
Pinkman pushes a forearm under Kwong's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Kwong is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jesse Pinkman!
Jesse Pinkman retains his lightweight title!
Jesse Pinkman decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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