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VFC 84 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Zimmerman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milovan Rakic (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Zimmerman might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bonecrusher- Neva Scared. 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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190 cm
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215 lbs
12 - 5 - 0 |
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220 lbs
9 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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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
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Robert Zimmerman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Milovan Rakic! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Chris Edwards.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Rakic avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Milovan Rakic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Rakic stuns Zimmerman with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Zimmerman feints and as Rakic raises his hands in defense, Zimmerman changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard. Rakic working a defensive guard here.
Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zimmerman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Zimmerman advances position into side control! Zimmerman sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Rakic is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Zimmerman trying to control the action but Rakic is working from the bottom. Zimmerman in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Rakic tries to bench press Zimmerman off him but Zimmerman keeps the position.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rakic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rakic.
Rakic moves into range and clinches up with Zimmerman. Rakic tries a body shot but Zimmerman blocks it.
Rakic pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Rakic takes a swing at Zimmerman's ribcage but misses.
Rakic fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage. Zimmerman tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rakic just stands there and leans against the cage.
 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. Zimmerman fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Zimmerman tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Zimmerman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rakic breaks from the clinch.
Rakic misses with a two punch combination.
Rakic punishes Zimmerman's body with a nice straight punch. Zimmerman slips a straight right by Rakic. Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rakic. Zimmerman stuns Rakic with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Zimmerman thows a body shot but no joy. Rakic throws a right and a left that Zimmerman avoids nicely.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Rakic scores with a shot to the body.
Zimmerman is breathing heavily. Rakic throws a sloppy body shot
and Zimmerman cracks him with a counter punch right on the button. Zimmerman moves out of range of the strikes. Rakic misses the shot to the body. Rakic throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Horrible takedown by Zimmerman or perhaps it was just good defense by Rakic which made him look bad. Zimmerman misses with a body shot.
Zimmerman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Rakic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Zimmerman counters with a straight right hand. Rakic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zimmerman counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt. Zimmerman stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush. Rakic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Rakic!
 That's four minutes gone in the round. 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! Rakic is desperately trying to improve his position but Zimmerman has a good base and remains in mount. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Zimmerman connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Zimmerman looking to ground and pound but Rakic is blocking nicely. Rakic holding onto his opponent's waist for dear life, as Zimmerman tries to land some strikes to get him to release his grip.
Zimmerman unloads with some shots from mount but Rakic bucks and avoids them well.
Rakic is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Rakic that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Zimmerman throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milovan Rakic 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.
Zimmerman uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rakic. Zimmerman punishes Rakic's body with a nice straight punch. Rakic misses with a hook to the body
and Zimmerman counters with a thumping low kick. Rakic wants to clinch but Zimmerman slips to the side
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown. Rakic fights it but they end up in guard. Zimmerman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Zimmerman has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Zimmerman drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Rakic manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Zimmerman has Rakic in his guard. The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult. Rakic slips effortlessly into side control - very nice. Zimmerman is looking for a sweep. Rakic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though. Zimmerman tries to get back to half guard but can't.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zimmerman is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Rakic off and has taken his back! Zimmerman throwing sloppy strikes.
Zimmerman is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Rakic defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined. Zimmerman softening up his opponent with strikes here.
Zimmerman is throwing strikes by Rakic counters by rolling into a better position. After a scramble, Rakic regains half guard. Rakic is staying active underneath Zimmerman, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Zimmerman thows a huge punch but Rakic dodges it nicely.
Zimmerman is looking to advance position but Rakic won't allow it.
Zimmerman is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Rakic is just riding it out for now. Zimmerman eventually gives up the hold. Zimmerman wants to take a breather but Rakic is having none of it.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Rakic doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zimmerman. Zimmerman not landing any meaningful shots this time.
 The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up. Rakic throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Zimmerman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Zimmerman working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Zimmerman looking to pass the guard. There's a bit of a scramble here and now Rakic is on top in guard.
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman working for a triangle but Rakic defends it easily.
Rakic working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage. Rakic is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Zimmerman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rakic manages to get himself to full guard.
Zimmerman wants to pass the guard but Rakic is keeping the position. Zimmerman throwing strikes from guard but Rakic blocks nicely.
Zimmerman is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Rakic is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Rakic has escaped and now he's on top! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Robert Zimmerman dominated that second round. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Zimmerman misses with a low kick.
Rakic misses with a body shot.
Rakic throws a left and a right that both miss
and Zimmerman counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Zimmerman is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Rakic sees it coming and defends easily. Zimmerman wants to pass to mount but Rakic is defending the position. Zimmerman throws a strike but Rakic avoids it easily and moves to full guard. Rakic preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Zimmerman throws a big right hand that misses.
Zimmerman postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rakic is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Zimmerman, into his guard. Rakic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet. Zimmerman trying to control the position.
Rakic showing good wrestling skills to control the position. Rakic content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots. Rakic must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu. Zimmerman wants to sweep here but Rakic controlling him for the moment. Rakic trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer. Rakic wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving. Rakic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
 The referee decides to stand the fighters back up. Rakic bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Zimmerman's head backwards. Rakic darts in trying to clinch
and Zimmerman counters with a single leg into guard. Rakic didn't expect that. Zimmerman pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rakic is keeping the position for now. Zimmerman looking to sit in guard and control but Rakic gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. Rakic controlling from the top position. Robert Zimmerman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Rakic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Zimmerman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rakic has managed to get both his arms back between Zimmerman's legs - danger averted.
 That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Rakic trying to control the position from guard on top but Zimmerman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can. Rakic trying to stand up but can't free himself from Zimmerman's guard.
Zimmerman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rakic doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rakic manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem. Zimmerman looking to hit a scissor sweep but Rakic is one step ahead there. Rakic wants to control from the top but Zimmerman keeps moving.
 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.
Zimmerman is looking for a triangle but Rakic pushes his legs off easily.
Zimmerman has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Rakic is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Zimmerman. Rakic wants to control but Zimmerman is keeping him busy. Zimmerman is trying to improve his position. Rakic landing a few strikes. Rakic content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Rakic has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
And that's the end of the fight! Robert Zimmerman showed his dominance in that final round. I think Zimmerman has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27 Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Robert Zimmerman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tugg Speedman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeorge Johanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johanson has chosen Saviorself as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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181 lbs
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180 lbs
7 - 3 - 0 |
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Tugg Speedman! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeorge Johanson! The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Johanson motions for Speedman to come forward. Johanson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target. Speedman looks to throw the jab but Johanson is out of range. Johanson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Speedman is able to avoid easily. Speedman is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Johanson. Speedman shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Johanson as he jumps to the side. Johanson ducks under a wild hook from Speedman. Johanson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Speedman on the side of the head. Speedman has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Speedman there as he acknowledges the shot. Johanson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Speedman thows a body shot but no joy. Johanson scores with a jab to the head.
Speedman slips under a jab. Horrible takedown by Speedman or perhaps it was just good defense by Johanson which made him look bad. Speedman throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johanson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Speedman throws a hook to the side of Johanson's head but Johanson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Johanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Speedman defending well as Johanson loads up on a big left hand. Speedman ducks under a wild hook from Johanson. Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Johanson, as that shot connected.
Johanson lands a nice looking body kick. Speedman on the wrong end of a nice hook. Johanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speedman. Speedman keeps the fight on the outside. Johanson misses with a straight left. A jab from Speedman misses. Johanson misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Speedman counter with a right hand. Johanson thows a left - swing and a miss! Jeorge Johanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Decent striking displayed by Johanson there. A solid body kick from Johanson.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Johanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts. Speedman avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Speedman jabs at Johanson's body. Speedman tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Jeorge Johanson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johanson has taken the fight to the clinch.
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!
Speedman gets control of Johanson's arms and successfully pulls guard. Speedman will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back. Speedman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Speedman isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Johanson stacks Speedman on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Johanson! You can see the frustration on Speedman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom. Johanson tries to move to mount but Speedman blocks the move with his legs.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Johanson slows the pace down. Speedman gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard. Speedman manages to get to full guard.
 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. Johanson preventing the sweep.
Speedman working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Johanson has passed into half guard!
Still in half guard, Johanson seems content to control. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge Johanson dominated that round. Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Speedman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johanson. Johanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Speedman, as that shot connected.
Johanson defending well as Speedman loads up on a big left hand. Speedman misses with a body shot.
Speedman drops his hands momentarily and Johanson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head. Johanson lands with a cross. Johanson jabs Speedman right on the nose. Speedman blinks but takes it well. Speedman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Johanson pinned against the cage. Johanson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away. Johanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts. Johanson scores with a nice strike. Johanson misses with a straight right. Speedman misses with a body shot
and Johanson counters with a left to the body. Johanson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Speedman.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Johanson misses with a low kick. Speedman ducks under a wild hook from Johanson. Jeorge Johanson seems to be getting the better of the standup. Johanson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Speedman. Speedman takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here. Johanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land. Good leg kick by Johanson there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Johanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there. Johanson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Johanson scores with a leg kick.
Speedman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johanson moves into range and clinches up with Speedman. Still in the clinch, Johanson scores with a nice short uppercut. Speedman wants a takedown.
Johanson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Johanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. Johanson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 It looks like Tugg Speedman has been cut. A short body shot lands from Johanson as the two fighters clinch.
Johanson lands a shoulder strike. Johanson lands a left hand.
Johanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johanson.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Johanson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges. Johanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. Johanson lands a right hand. Johanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johanson gets through Speedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Johanson has a couple of punches blocked by Speedman.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Johanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. A right handed body shot lands from Johanson.
A body shot lands from Johanson.
Nice body punch from Johanson - that landed with a thud.
Johanson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Johanson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Speedmans head. Johanson lands a nice uppercut. Johanson gets through Speedman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. Johanson presses Speedman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A nice right hand lands inside from Johanson. Johanson lands with a left to the head. Johanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. Nice body punch from Johanson. Johanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
 Speedman is rocked! Johanson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. Oh Speedman is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!! Speedman tries to pull guard but Johanson won't allow it.
Speedman seems to have got his legs back now. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Johanson pushes Speedman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Johanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Nice body punch from Johanson - that landed with a thud.
Johanson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Good body shot from Johanson.
Nice body punch from Johanson - that landed with a thud.
Johanson scores with an uppercut up the middle. A quick uppercut on the inside from Johanson.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Johanson lands a shoulder strike. Johanson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards. Johanson lands a nice uppercut. Johanson lands a shot to the body. Johanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman. Johanson misses with a punch on the inside.
Johanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Johanson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. Johanson scores with a shot to the side of Speedman's head. Johanson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Johanson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Speedman. A nice left hand lands by Johanson.
Johanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. Johanson prevents a takedown attempt there.
Johanson lands a body shot. Johanson scores with a hook to the body. Johanson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Johanson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut. Johanson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage. Johanson lands a hook that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. Johanson lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Johanson lands with a right to the head. Johanson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johanson. Jeorge Johanson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. A short right from Johanson. Johanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Speedman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Johanson gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt. Johanson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Still in the clinch, Johanson scores with a nice short uppercut. A body shot lands from Johanson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Johanson. Johanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Good body shot from Johanson.
Johanson trying to land knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman. A nice left hand lands by Johanson.
Johanson lands with a short head shot on the inside. Johanson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Speedman. Johanson misses with a hook from the clinch. Speedman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johanson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Speedman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Speedman is working for takedown but Johanson is calmly controlling the position for now. This has been an exciting period of action! Johanson pushes Speedman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch. Johanson has been the more effective fighter overall so far. Johanson pushes Speedman back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Speedman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Johanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speedman's calf. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Johanson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Speedman throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johanson sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeorge Johanson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards. The cut man is working on Tugg Speedman's cut. The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Speedman throws a shot from downtown. Johanson moves away and avoids it. A big right from Speedman misses. Johanson scoring well with a low kick there.
Speedman looks to throw the jab but Johanson is out of range. A nice inside leg kick there by Johanson. That's going to slow Speedman down. Johanson connects with a looping right hand.
Speedman misses with a straight right. Johanson scores with a one two! Speedman had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes. Johanson lands a nice looking body kick. Johanson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Both fighters are breathing heavily. Speedman throws the left hand but Johanson avoids the punch easily. Johanson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Speedman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Johanson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Johanson tries a low kick but Speedman avoids it. Speedman fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt. Speedman on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Johanson. Johanson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johanson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Speedman at a distance.
Johanson moves away from the strike by Speedman. Johanson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Johanson moves into the clinch. Johanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Johanson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johanson. Johanson lands a nice uppercut. With the fighters clinched against the cage, Johanson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Johanson presses Speedman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Johanson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Speedman backwards. A hook to the body from Johanson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Johanson. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Speedman takes a shot to the head. A shot in the inside from Johanson. Johanson working some nice short punches in the clinch. Johanson lands on the inside with an uppercut. Jeorge Johanson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Johanson lands a nice knee to the body. Johanson scores with an uppercut up the middle. Speedman changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Johanson fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Johanson.
A nice leg kick lands there from Johanson. A big left from Speedman misses. Johanson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Speedman stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly. Johanson scores with a jab to the jaw. Johanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. A kick lands to the mid section there for Johanson. Johanson feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Speedman's calf. A nice leg kick lands there from Johanson.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Johanson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Johanson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Speedman's sensitive parts.
Johanson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Speedman, pushing him back against the cage. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johanson. Speedman's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button! Speedman has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Johanson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tugg Speedman. That's going to take a lot out of him. Speedman has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Johanson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet. Johanson lands a body shot in the clinch.
Johanson lands with a light punch inside. A short right hand to the side of the head by Johanson. Speedman jumps guard but Johanson stands there with Speedman around his waist. Speedman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Speedman looking for a takedown. Speedman wants to get back to striking at distance but Johanson won't allow it.
Johanson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely. Speedman jumps guard but Johanson stands there with Speedman around his waist. Speedman gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Johanson gets underhooks to prevent Speedman's takedown attempt.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Johanson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Johanson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Johanson tries to land a knee to the head but Speedman blocks with his arms.
A right handed body shot lands from Johanson.
Johanson has a couple of punches blocked by Speedman.
A short body shot lands from Johanson as the two fighters clinch.
Speedman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Johanson pulls him back up using the underhooks. Speedman wants a takedown but no success here.
Speedman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Speedman fails to pull guard.
Still in the clinch, Johanson scores with a nice short uppercut. Johanson is pressed up against the cage. Speedman has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Johanson down to the mat. Johanson avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Johanson dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Johanson misses with a combination
and Speedman counters with a stiff right hand. Tugg Speedman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! Johanson scoring well with a low kick there.
And that's the end of the fight! Jeorge Johanson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard. Well Johanson 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 William Gold scores the fight 25:30 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 25:30 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jeorge Johanson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sean Taylor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Paul Baeumer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Baeumer has chosen Die Prinzen - Deutschland as his entrance music. 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 light heavyweight division. Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner. With a record of
12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Taylor! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
12 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Paul Baeumer! The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, William Gold and Steven Brown.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Baeumer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Taylor misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Baeumer.
Nice cross by Taylor. Baeumer looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Sean Taylor seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Taylor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Baeumer just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Taylor. Taylor looks to land a combination but Baeumer avoids it well. Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baeumer moves away. Baeumer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Baeumer feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baeumer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now. Baeumer content to stall in guard here. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Baeumer wants to control from the top but Taylor keeps moving. Baeumer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it. Taylor keeping moving, preventing Baeumer from controlling successfully. Baeumer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Taylor is keeping the position for now.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Baeumer won't allow Taylor to get back to his feet.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Taylor stuns Baeumer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Taylor throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baeumer avoids the body shot from Taylor.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor slips under a jab. Nice defenses there by Baeumer. Taylor connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Taylor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Baeumer. Taylor scores with a jab to the body.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Baeumer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Taylor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Taylor lands a nice shot that snaps Baeumer's head back.
Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Baeumer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Taylor.
Baeumer decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard. 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! Baeumer trying to pass the guard but Taylor defending well. Taylor is trying to stand up here but Baeumer is controlling him well. Taylor is breathing heavily. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Baeumer wants to free his trapped foot but Taylor is holding on for dear life with his legs. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Taylor dominated that round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Taylor throws a series of punches but Baeumer moves out of range. Taylor misses with a wild body shot. Taylor lands a nice looking body shot.
Baeumer tries to clinch but Taylor moves out of range. Baeumer pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Baeumer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Taylor is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches. Baeumer shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Taylor but Taylor pushes him off and we're back to square one. Nice straight punches there by Taylor. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Taylor. Taylor lands a jab to the nose. Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baeumer is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Baeumer tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. Baeumer is breathing heavily. Baeumer takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch. Taylor uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baeumer.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Taylor misses with a hook. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Baeumer. Taylor looks to land a combination but Baeumer avoids it well. Sean Taylor is winning the standup battle so far. Baeumer fails in his attempt to clinch. Taylor fakes a jab and then connects with a hook. A decent looking cross lands there for Taylor. Taylor wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Taylor lands with an overhand left. Baeumer takes one to the side of the head.
Taylor lands a body shot.
Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baeumer counters with a stiff right hand. Baeumer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Taylor. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Taylor lands a two punch combo.
Taylor thows a body shot but no joy. Taylor really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Taylor throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Taylor works over Baeumer's head and body with a nice combination. Taylor cracks a nice hook into Baeumer's ribs. Baeumer moves in looking to clinch but Taylor pushes him off. Taylor lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Taylor. Taylor throws a series of punches but Baeumer avoids them all with ease. Taylor avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Baeumer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Baeumer misses with a hook. Taylor ducked under it nicely. Taylor misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taylor throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baeumer thows a left - swing and a miss! Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body. A looping hook to the body misses from Taylor. Baeumer does a little dance to reset his feet.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Taylor thows a body shot but no joy. Taylor throws a series of punches but Baeumer moves out of range.
Baeumer moves into the clinch. Baeumer lands a right hand that snaps the head of Taylor backwards. Baeumer tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Taylor's elbow. Baeumer works on Taylor's body with a couple of short punches. Baeumer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Baeumer is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage. Baeumer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Baeumer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action. Taylor can't break the clinch.
Baeumer displaying some good clinch control by pressing Taylor up against the cage. Taylor is trying to break the clinch but Baeumer has him pressed against the cage. Baeumer misses with a punch on the inside.
Taylor tries to break free but Baeumer pushes him back against the cage. As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Good anti-grappling being displayed by Taylor as Baeumer tries to tie him up. Baeumer lands with a right to the head. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Taylor dominated that second round. The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Taylor displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baeumer throws out the jab. Taylor is looking to wear down Baeumer with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Taylor cracks Baeumer with a good jab. Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Good exchange - Taylor coming out on top. Sean Taylor is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Some wild striking there from Taylor.
Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baeumer moves away. Taylor circles away from the clinch attempt.
Baeumer has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Baeumer there as he acknowledges the shot. Baeumer has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Taylor connects with a nice looking jab.
Taylor is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. Taylor misses with a body shot.
Taylor paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Baeumer slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range. Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Baeumer takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Baeumer defending well as Taylor loads up on a big left hand.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Baeumer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Taylor scores to the head and body with a nice combination! Baeumer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Baeumer avoids a punch combination nicely.
Baeumer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Baeumer has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Baeumer misses with a looping left. Taylor takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away. Taylor thows a body shot but no joy. Baeumer lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Taylor misses with an uppercut. Baeumer saw that one coming. Baeumer tries to clinch up. Taylor scores with a shot to the body.
Sean Taylor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Taylor moves away from the strike by Baeumer. Taylor dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Baeumer tries to move into range but Taylor moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Taylor with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Baeumer to score with a decent uppercut. Baeumer avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Taylor ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Taylor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baeumer moves away. Baeumer on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot. Baeumer might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable. Taylor misses with a wild body shot. Nice takedown defense from Taylor. No joy for Baeumer on that attempt. Taylor cracks Baeumer with a good jab. Taylor looks to score with a combo but nothing lands. Baeumer throws a series of punches but Taylor avoids them all with ease. Taylor misses the shot to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Taylor slips a jab from Baeumer. Taylor throws a right hand that Baeumer ducks under and follows up with a left that Baeumer also avoids with ease. Baeumer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baeumer slips a straight right by Taylor. Baeumer tries to clinch but Taylor is having none of it. Taylor digs a good hook to Baeumer's body.
Taylor throws out a loose jab but Baeumer uses good head movement to avoid it. Baeumer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Taylor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baeumer can do to turn this around? The fighters circling - Baeumer throws out the jab but it was never going to land. Taylor throws a body punch but Baeumer moves out of range. Baeumer just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Taylor finds it's way through Baeumer's defenses. Taylor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Taylor throws a predictable looking body shot
and Baeumer moves into the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so. Baeumer stalling in the clinch but Taylor improves position.
Baeumer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Taylor loads up on a big right hand but Baeumer slips the punch. Taylor lands a slapping body shot.
Baeumer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Baeumer just misses with a punch to the body.
Sean Taylor is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. Baeumer waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Taylor. Taylor ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent. Taylor fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Baeumer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Paul Baeumer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Baeumer moves into the clinch. Baeumer tries to work over Taylor's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Baeumer throws a head punch that misses.
Taylor breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight! Sean Taylor showed his dominance in that final round. Well I reckon that's a shut out for Taylor, 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 Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Taylor!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between roy bull (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Torsten Hoffman (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think bull might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to do it. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, roy bull! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Torsten Hoffman! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Daniel Bishop.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! bull tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hoffman paws at him with a jab and circles away. bull misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. bull displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
bull shoots in for a takedown and gets it. bull sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hoffman defending well though. bull is trying to control the action in half guard but Hoffman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard. Hoffman is trying to control but can't.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here! bull wants to pass the guard but Hoffman is defending well. bull lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt. Hoffman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. bull is working away from the top position though.
 That's one minute gone in the round. bull drops an elbow to the side of Hoffman's head. bull throwing shots but Hoffman is blocking nicely. Hoffman is pressing down on bull's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. bull is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. bull lands a couple of decent looking shots.
bull gets to his feet. Hoffman looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son! bull is looking to clinch. Hoffman staying out of range there. Hoffman shoots in but doesn't get the takedown and bull counters with a stiff right hand. Nice shot lands for bull.
bull forces Hoffman back against the cage and clinches.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. bull lands a hook to the side of the head. bull lands with a right to the head. Hoffman struggles to land a body shot inside as bull controls his hands.
Hoffman stalling in the clinch but bull improves position. Hoffman seems frustrated at his inability to get double underhooks. bull scores with a nice hook to the head. bull presses Hoffman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. Hoffman goes for a takedown in the clinch but bull prevents it.
bull presses Hoffman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot. A shot in the inside from bull. bull lands with a light punch inside. Hoffman is trying to drag bull to the mat but bull just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there. roy bull has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Torsten Hoffman. Hoffman looks gassed! bull gets through Hoffman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head. bull lands a left hand.
bull lands with a left to the head. bull lands an uppercut. bull scores with a shoulder strike. Hoffman tries to stall but bull uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards. bull lands an uppercut. A battle for position here, against the cage. bull lands with a left to the head. bull leaning his opponent against the cage.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Hoffman is looking to control bull's arms but bull gets an underhook and turns him. Now Hoffman has his back to the cage. bull lands a hook that snaps the head of Hoffman backwards. bull scores with an uppercut up the middle. bull prevents a body shot from Hoffman. bull lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage. Still in the clinch, bull scores with a nice short uppercut. A short right from bull. Hoffman goes for a takedown attempt but bull pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
bull is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. bull lands with a right hand. roy bull seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. bull fails with an attempt to clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. bull wants to clinch. Nice jab there from bull. bull jabs away that one connects to the head of his opponent.
bull clobbers Hoffman with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Jab, jab by bull - just one landing. The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end. Hoffman thows a left - swing and a miss! And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
roy bull dominated that round. That's time! Back to the action!
bull throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Hoffman moves away from the strike by bull. A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Hoffman. A big left from Hoffman misses. Hoffman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from bull. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoffman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hoffman uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by bull.
 That's one minute gone in the round. bull looks to land a body kick but Hoffman moved away. bull connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head. No luck for bull with that takedown attempt. Nice defenses there by bull. Hoffman misses with a shot to the body and bull counters with a stiff right hand. Hoffman staying out of range there. Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from bull.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. bull shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hoffman sprawls well. Hoffman wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. bull gets slowly back to his feet. That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for roy bull. That's going to take a lot out of him. Good standup being displayed there by bull as he connects with a hook. bull ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hoffman moves away. bull paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Hoffman on the wrong end of a nice jab. bull leaves Hoffman with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt. Hoffman misses with a body shot
enabling bull to counter with a crisp jab.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. bull swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. bull fails with the takedown
and Hoffman counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground. Hoffman postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head. Hoffman in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Hoffman trying to control but bull is working from the bottom. Hoffman has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Hoffman controlling from the top position.
bull looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Hoffman wants to control from the top but bull keeps moving. bull wants to sweep but no luck. Hoffman looking to sit in guard and control but bull gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. bull with a nice head shot there. bull preventing the sweep. Hoffman is trying to hold bull in close to prevent damage but bull has managed to pass into half guard.
Hoffman is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but bull pulls his head out easily. Hoffman is breathing heavily. Hoffman wants to improve his position but bull is controlling well.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that roy bull will probably get the nod. That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hoffman ducks under a wild hook from bull. Jab from bull. Hoffman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Hoffman has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him. Hoffman throws a jab but it's blocked by bull. bull is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Hoffman throws a body punch but bull moves out of range. Hoffman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hoffman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
bull looking for a takedown here - he's got it. Hoffman looking to hit a scissor sweep but bull is one step ahead there. bull lands a couple of decent looking shots. bull throws a big right hand that misses.
Hoffman looking for a guillotine here but bull defends easily.
Hoffman takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Hoffman is trying to control the position but bull postures up. bull lands a couple of decent looking shots. bull throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Hoffman works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Hoffman wants to sweep here but bull controlling him for the moment. bull looking to pass the guard. Hoffman trying to control the position.
bull distracts Hoffman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm. bull thows a big elbow that misses. Hoffman keeping moving, preventing bull from controlling successfully. bull passes Hoffman's right leg, so he's now in half guard. bull is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount! bull landing shots from mount. Torsten Hoffman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here! bull avoids the attempt from Hoffman to control. Hoffman is trying desperately to improve position.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. bull with shots to the head and body - Hoffman looks very uncomfortable down there. bull lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
bull lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
bull wants to control the pace but Hoffman is squirming around nicely. bull working the ground and pound effectively.
Hoffman working to try and regain half guard.
bull unloading with bombs! BOOM! bull connects with a massive shot to the dome!
bull lands a big shot there that rocks Hoffman but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
bull punishing his opponent with strikes.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. bull lands a nice shot to the head. bull connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Hoffman wants to control but bull is having none of it. bull landing shots from mount. roy bull overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far. bull 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.
bull lands a nice shot to the head. bull misses with a head shot. bull looking to finish with strikes here!
Hoffman tries to hold on but bull postures up. Hoffman tries to reverse the position but bull maintains control. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work. Hoffman is persisting with the attempt to improve his position. roy bull is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach. bull with shots to the head and body - Hoffman looks very uncomfortable down there. Hoffman really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
And that's the end of the fight! roy bull showed his dominance in that final round. Well bull 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28 Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27 Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... roy bull!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sami Supermies (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Niklas Fleischer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Fleischer has chosen The Man Comes Around as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285 lbs
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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
7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Sami Supermies! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Niklas Fleischer! The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Supermies lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fleischer circles away quickly and effectively. Supermies is looking to clinch but Fleischer is avoiding it.
Fleischer takes one to the chin there.
 It looks like Niklas Fleischer has been cut. Fleischer slips a jab from Supermies. Fleischer wants to clinch and Supermies counters with a lovely straight right hand! Supermies tries to clinch but Fleischer moves away and Fleischer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena. Fleischer darts in trying to clinch and Supermies counters with a nice low kick that buckles Fleischer's knee momentarily. 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! Fleischer darts in trying to clinch and Supermies counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Supermies's corner calls for a 1-2. Supermies obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range. Fleischer attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Supermies lands a big uppercut and Fleischer crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Fleischer looks OK. Supermies waves Fleischer back to his feet!
 Fleischer is rocked!
 That has opened up Niklas Fleischer's cut even more. Fleischer clinches but Supermies breaks the clinch and Supermies counters with a right hand from hell and Fleischer is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sami Supermies!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pacman Barnes (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexander Paredao (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Paredao's choice of entrance music: If you want blood - ACDC. Alexander Paredao is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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210 lbs
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211 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Pacman Barnes! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Alexander Paredao! The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Barnes stuns Paredao with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. Paredao swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes. Paredao scores with a hook to the body. Barnes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Paredao scores with a takedown into Barnes's guard. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paredao is one step ahead there. The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing. Paredao throwing strikes but missing. Paredao passes Barnes's right leg, so he's now in half guard. Paredao working the head and body with strikes. Paredao has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan. Paredao looks to score some points with some ground and pound. Barnes is pressing down on Paredao's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it. This has been an exciting period of action! Barnes looking to control.
Barnes has momentary wrist control but Paredao slips an elbow through the middle. Paredao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far. Paredao working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound. Paredao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Hammerfist, elbow! yells Paredao's corner. There ya go! There ya go! Paredao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Paredao keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barnes's head. Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. Barnes wants to stand but Paredao is controlling the position. Paredao with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal. Barnes looking for a sweep. Not yet Barnes, not yet. Barnes not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Paredao is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact. Paredao throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Paredao is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound. Paredao throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Barnes works some decent striking defense from the bottom. Paredao trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom. Barnes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage. Barnes is looking to stand up but Paredao isn't so interested in that idea. Paredao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Paredao scores with a decent looking elbow strike. Paredao landing some decent shots from guard. Paredao is looking to work some ground and pound but Barnes has wrist control. Barnes looking to hit a scissor sweep but Paredao is one step ahead there. Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paredao.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Paredao postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect. Paredao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time. Barnes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Paredao. Paredao pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barnes is keeping the position for now. The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
 Neither fighter is doing enough for the referee's liking and he's decided to stand them back up. Paredao fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Barnes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Barnes throws a quick inside leg kick. Alexander Paredao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Paredao looks to throw the jab but Barnes is out of range. Barnes lands a lovely overhand right. Barnes lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head. Barnes lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Barnes thows a body shot but no joy. Paredao tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Barnes swivels and escapes. Barnes punishes Paredao's body with a nice straight punch. Paredao misses with a looping left. Pacman Barnes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs. Barnes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl. Paredao looks gassed!
 That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Paredao wants to break free but Barnes has control.
Barnes is working Paredao over against the cage.
Paredao breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot. The fight stays on the outside here - Barnes looks like he's thinking about clinching though. Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Paredao shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Barnes defends it nicely. Pacman Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Paredao. Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Paredao circles away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barnes scores with a nice body kick.
Paredao misses with a takedown attempt - Barnes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses. Paredao swats away the attempt to clinch by Barnes. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Paredao 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.
Paredao moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. Barnes throws a nice outside leg kick. Paredao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a straight punch to the midsection. Paredao uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Paredao lands a lovely overhand right. Barnes stuffs the takedown. Barnes throws a combination. Paredao tries to block but a couple of punches get through. Barnes tries to clinch up but Paredao circles away and keeps his distance. Pacman Barnes is winning the standup battle so far. Barnes is looking to clinch. Paredao fails with the takedown. Barnes scores with a jab to the jaw. Paredao misses with a combination
and Barnes counters with a lovely shot to the body. A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. Paredao is breathing heavily. Barnes scores with a nice head shot. Barnes punishes Paredao's body with a nice straight punch.
 That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes closes the distance and clinches. Barnes lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Barnes lands a nice shot to the body. Barnes missing with knees to the body.
Paredao managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Paredao's ribcage. Paredao let out a lung full of air as it connected. Barnes trying to stall but Paredao improves his position.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes lands with a cross. Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paredao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. Paredao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Paredao's head. Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Paredao doesn't seem bothered though. Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Paredao looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath. The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes digs a good hook to Paredao's body.
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch. Paredao tries to break free but Barnes pushes him back against the cage. Barnes is working Paredao over against the cage.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Nice jab there from Barnes. Barnes wants to clinch up but Paredao keeps it at a distance. Barnes feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Paredao's calf. Barnes scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Barnes wants to clinch. Paredao takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paredao, pushing him back against the cage.
Paredao pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Paredao throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily. Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch. Barnes scores with a hook to the body. Paredao takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Paredao throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it. Barnes is looking to wear down Paredao with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Barnes connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Paredao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a right hand to the body.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Barnes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot. Barnes lands a jab to Paredao's midsection. A punch combination from Barnes misses. Paredao keeps the fight on the outside. Barnes scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent. Alexander Paredao is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. Paredao looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Barnes is fending him off so far but Paredao persists. Nope, Barnes circles away and we're back to standing. Pacman Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Paredao. Barnes connects with a body shot. Barnes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Paredao momentarily.
Paredao falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters by clinching up. A right hook to the body lands for Barnes.
Barnes using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes digs a right hand underneath Paredao's ribcage. Paredao let out a lung full of air as it connected. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Barnes works on Paredao's body with a couple of short punches. Barnes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Paredao.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes instigates a clinch. A short body shot lands from Barnes as the two fighters clinch.
Barnes is working Paredao over against the cage.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Barnes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Barnes works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance. Barnes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Barnes.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Paredao circles away.
Paredao takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily. Paredao throws out a token jab with nothing on it. Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paredao paws at him with a jab and circles away. Paredao throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a head kick. That will keep Paredao thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks! Barnes scores with a leg kick.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! A telegraphed takedown attempt from Paredao is defended easily by Barnes.
Barnes has taken the fight to the clinch.
And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Pacman Barnes dominated that second round. The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Paredao swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range. Barnes displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Paredao. Paredao shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barnes as he jumps to the side. Paredao avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Barnes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Paredao paws at him with a jab and circles away. A shot to the liver by Barnes. Beautiful body shot. Barnes keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Paredao lands with a nice combination. Barnes backs away looking to recover. Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. Paredao takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired. Barnes digs a good body shot into Paredao's ribs.
Barnes clinches with his opponent.
Barnes has Paredao pushed against the cage. Barnes is working Paredao over against the cage.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Barnes scores with a hook to the body. An uppercut to the body lands inside from Barnes. Barnes stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Barnes controlling the action here for a moment.
Barnes tries to land knees in the clinch but Paredao avoids the damage to the body. A frustrated look appears on Paredao's face as he tries to break the clinch. Paredao is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage. Paredao managing to block the knees to the body from Barnes.
Barnes pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat. Barnes connects with a body shot. Paredao falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Barnes counter with a right hand.
Barnes rushes Paredao and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch. Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes is looking to take this fight into the clinch. Barnes lands a really nice looking cross but Paredao seems unphased.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here. Barnes lands an overhand right.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Barnes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Paredao.
Barnes lands a jab to Paredao's midsection. Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Paredao can do to turn this around? Barnes with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Paredao throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily. A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Barnes lands a body shot.
Paredao throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Barnes counters with a two punch combo. Paredao is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Barnes slips a jab from Paredao. Paredao takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it. Paredao on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Barnes. Barnes obviously looking to wear him down.
Barnes doesn't manage to clinch there - Paredao circles away.
Barnes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Barnes takes the fight into the clinch.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Paredao wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat. Barnes bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick. Paredao misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out. Pacman Barnes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexander Paredao. Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes has Paredao up against the cage in a clinch.
Paredao drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barnes pulls his leg out and moves away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Barnes. Barnes lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paredao, pushing him back against the cage.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Barnes lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Barnes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Barnes lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Alexander Paredao has been cut. Barnes lands a body punch. Still in the clinch, Barnes scores with a nice short uppercut. Paredao blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning. Paredao's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down. Paredao is trying to break the clinch but Barnes has him pressed against the cage.
Barnes's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does. This has been an exciting period of action! Paredao misses with a jab to the body
enabling Barnes to counter with a crisp jab.
Barnes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Paredao, pushing him back against the cage. Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes breaks from the clinch.
Barnes tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Barnes rushes Paredao and presses him up against the cage. Pacman Barnes has scored more points in the clinch so far. Barnes scores with a shoulder strike. Barnes keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Paredao's efforts to push away. Barnes cracks Paredao with a nice body shot. Barnes lands a body shot.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action. Barnes misses with a two punch combination.
Barnes lands a nice shot to the body.
Barnes is looking to clinch. Paredao misses with a jab to the body
and Barnes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
And that's the end of the fight! Pacman Barnes showed his dominance in that final round. I think Barnes has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:26 Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 29:26 Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pacman Barnes!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paul Ferone (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and mr green (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). green has chosen yes as his entrance music. Paul Ferone has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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168 lbs
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163 lbs
10 - 3 - 0 |
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Ferone! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, mr green! The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! green fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ferone avoids it really well and circles away. green misses with a hook. Ferone throws a right and a left that both miss. Ferone throws a shot from downtown. green moves away and avoids it. green connects with a looping right hand.
Ferone slips under a jab from green. green moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body. green throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
 Ferone is rocked! green lands an uppercut, right on the button! Ferone tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). mr green!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Repetto (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jeff Kennedy (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kennedy has chosen Street Spirit (Fade Out) by RadioHead as his entrance music. Jeff Kennedy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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248 lbs
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13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, David Repetto! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeff Kennedy! The judges for this bout are James Atkins, William Gold and Chris Edwards.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch but Repetto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kennedy takes the fight into the clinch. Kennedy lands with a left to the head. Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside. Repetto blocks a body shot from Kennedy. Kennedy is leaning against Repetto and scores with a nice uppercut to the body. Kennedy lands a shot to the body. A shot in the inside from Repetto. Good body shot from Kennedy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Repetto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kennedy throws a head punch that misses. Repetto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Repetto lands on the inside with an uppercut. Repetto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Repetto lands a nice shot to the body. Repetto lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Kennedy pushes Repetto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kennedy lands a body shot. Repetto is breathing heavily. Kennedy lands with a short head shot on the inside. Kennedy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage. Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Repetto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Repetto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Repetto lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kennedy or not. Repetto throws a punch but it's blocked by Kennedy. Kennedy works on Repetto's body with a couple of short punches. Kennedy tries to work over Repetto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. Kennedy scores with a hook to the body.
 That's one minute gone in the round. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy. Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Repetto's head. A short uppercut from Kennedy. A hook to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a left hand.
Repetto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Repetto blocks an uppercut.
Repetto tries a body shot but Kennedy blocks it.
Kennedy struggles to land a body shot inside as Repetto controls his hands.
Kennedy pushes Repetto back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head. Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Repetto. Repetto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it. Repetto looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now. Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
Kennedy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Good body shot from Kennedy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Kennedy tries to work over Repetto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy. Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Repettos head. Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Repettos head. Still in the clinch, Kennedy scores with a nice short uppercut. Kennedy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kennedy.
Kennedy stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennedy lands a body shot in the clinch.
Repetto blocks an uppercut.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside. Repetto swings wildly with an uppercut but Kennedy uses good head movement to avoid it. Repetto prevents a body shot from Kennedy. Kennedy prevents a body shot from Repetto. Repetto tries to break the clinch but Kennedy is controlling the position. Repetto has had enough of the clinch but Kennedy keeps him there for the moment. Kennedy lands with a good tight uppercut to the head. Repetto on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Repetto misses with a hook from the clinch. A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Repetto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Repetto. Kennedy throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Repettos head. A head punch blocked on the inside by Repetto. Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch. Kennedy misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kennedy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut. Good body shot from Kennedy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kennedy. Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kennedy lands on the inside with an uppercut. A short right hand to the side of the head by Kennedy.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Repetto blocks an uppercut.
Kennedy lands a nice uppercut. Both fighters working to control the clinch. Repetto blocks an uppercut.
Repetto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A hook to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy scores with a hook to the body. Kennedy lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage. Kennedy scores with a shot to the side of Repetto's head. Kennedy scores with an uppercut up the middle. Kennedy tries a body shot but Repetto blocks it.
A short right from Kennedy on the inside. Kennedy lands a nice shot to the body. A right hand to the body from Kennedy.
Kennedy cracks Repetto with a nice body shot. A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
A left hand lands to the body for Kennedy.
Kennedy lands a body punch in the clinch. The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kennedy lands with a left to the head. Kennedy lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Repetto. Kennedy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kennedy has a couple of punches blocked by Repetto.
Repetto escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Repetto misses with a two punch combination.
Repetto tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kennedy was well out of range. Poor timing from Repetto.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Kennedy tries to clinch there but Repetto circles away.
Repetto tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him. Kennedy doesn't manage to clinch there - Repetto circles away.
Kennedy tries to clinch up. Kennedy avoids a lazy jab quite easily. Kennedy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kennedy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes. Kennedy wants to clinch.
Kennedy closes the distance and clinches. Nice body punch from Kennedy - that landed with a thud.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Repetto throws a head punch that misses. A right handed body shot lands from Kennedy.
Kennedy tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked. Kennedy throws a head punch that misses. Kennedy is working Repetto over against the cage. Kennedy lands a hook that snaps the head of Repetto backwards. A head punch blocked on the inside by Repetto. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
Jeff Kennedy 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.
Kennedy slips under a jab from Repetto. Kennedy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Repetto. Repetto swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target. Kennedy tries to clinch but Repetto moves out of range. Kennedy is looking to clinch. Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Repetto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kennedy wants to clinch. Repetto misses with a straight left. Kennedy wants to clinch. Kennedy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kennedy has been the more effective fighter overall so far. We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up. Kennedy wants to clinch. Repetto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kennedy moves in looking to clinch but Repetto pushes him off. Kennedy is looking to clinch. Repetto takes one to the chin there. The fight stays on the outside here - Kennedy looks like he's thinking about clinching though. The fighters circle momentarily. Repetto darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch. Kennedy tries to clinch but Repetto moves out of range. A looping hook to the body misses from Repetto. Kennedy does a little dance to reset his feet. Repetto misses with a wild body shot. Kennedy walks into a jab. Repetto lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Jeff Kennedy has been cut. We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Repetto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Kennedy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Repetto swats him away and circles back towards the center. Repetto lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Repetto paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button. Kennedy wants to clinch. Nice shot by Repetto.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Kennedy tries to clinch but Repetto moves out of range. Kennedy moves away from the strike by Repetto. Kennedy avoids the body shot from Repetto.
Repetto lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Repetto looks to land a right hand but Kennedy moved out of range. Kennedy walks into a left hand. Repetto checks a leg kick nicely. Repetto lands a head shot. Kennedy fails in his attempt to clinch. Kennedy tries to clinch up. Jeff Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. Repetto circles away from the clinch attempt.
Repetto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Kennedy is breathing heavily. Repetto works Kennedy's body with a nice hook. Danga de danga de dang - Repetto scores with a four punch combination! Repetto lands with a good body shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Repetto jabs Kennedy right on the nose. Kennedy blinks but takes it well. Repetto throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Repetto dips down and scores with a jab to the body. Repetto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body. Kennedy walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush. Kennedy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out! Repetto clobbers Kennedy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. A nice combination there by Repetto.
Kennedy falls off balance throwing a combination
letting Repetto counter with a right hand. Repetto listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut. Kennedy is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Repetto. Kennedy needs to keep his hands up - Repetto had a free shot at his head there. Repetto fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done. Repetto looks to land a combination. Kennedy sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots. Repetto misses with a two punch combination.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Repetto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Repetto throws out a powerful jab. Repetto punishes Kennedy's body with a nice straight punch. Repetto scores with a sloppy right hand. Kennedy should have avoided that one. Repetto scores with a hook to the body. Kennedy takes a step back and tries to catch his breath. Kennedy walks into a left hand. Kennedy darts in trying to clinch and Repetto counters with a nice uppercut. Kennedy tries to clinch but Repetto moves away and Repetto counters with a two punch combo. Kennedy darts in trying to clinch and Repetto counters with a stiff right hand. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kennedy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Repetto. Repetto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Repetto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kennedy sees it coming and avoids it easily. And that�s the end of the round � the fighters go back to their corners.
David Repetto dominated that second round. The cut man is working on Jeff Kennedy's cut. The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kennedy looks to clinch and Repetto counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kennedy thinking. Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch and Repetto counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body. Kennedy tries to clinch and Repetto counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work. Kennedy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice shot lands for Repetto. David Repetto is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things. This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff! Repetto throws a shot to the body.
Repetto lands with a shot to the body. Kennedy has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye. Repetto changes levels and scores with a jab to the body. Repetto lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Repetto with a nice cross. Kennedy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters are breathing heavily. Repetto thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body. Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. Repetto throws a series of punches but Kennedy avoids them all with ease.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Kennedy fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Repetto is out of range. Repetto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Repetto lands a body shot.
Kennedy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. David Repetto is winning the standup battle so far. Kennedy takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Repetto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Kennedy closes the distance but Repetto moves to the side and Repetto counters with a three punch combo that has Kennedy backing up. Kennedy nods at Repetto to acknowledge the strikes. Repetto rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kennedy moves out of range and avoids them all easily. Kennedy scores with a shot to the body.
Kennedy uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Repetto. Repetto throws a right and a left that Kennedy avoids nicely. Repetto lands the left hand. Kennedy looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple. Repetto thuds a left hand into Kennedy's body. Kennedy closes the distance but Repetto moves to the side and Repetto counters with a straight right hand.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. Repetto throws the left hand but Kennedy avoids the punch easily. Repetto keeps the fight on the outside. Repetto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination. Kennedy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target. Kennedy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Repetto counters with a straight right hand. Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Repetto throws a one two combo.
Kennedy tries to clinch but fails miserably and Repetto counters with a right hand to the body. Repetto pushing out the jab but it's not landing. Kennedy connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son. Repetto misses the body punch letting Kennedy counter with a right hand. A cross from Repetto lands. Repetto misses with a body shot.
Kennedy has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Kennedy there as he acknowledges the shot.
 That's three minutes gone in the round. Kennedy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor. Kennedy closes the distance looking to clinch letting Repetto counter with a right hand. Repetto throws a combination that misses
and Kennedy counters into the clinch. Nicely done. Repetto wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Kennedy has him pressed against the cage. Kennedy working aggressively here.
Kennedy misses with a body punch.
Kennedy misses with a short punch on the inside. Repetto lands a nice uppercut. Kennedy can't find room to land a body shot as Repetto controls the action.
Repetto is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Kennedy is keeping busy. Repetto scores with an uppercut up the middle. Repetto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kennedy stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body. Kennedy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A left hand lands to the body for Repetto.
A head punch on the inside from Kennedy fails to land. Jeff Kennedy seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far. Repetto lands a body punch in the clinch.
Repetto manages to break the clinch.
 That's four minutes gone in the round. Repetto scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent. Repetto lands a head shot. Repetto scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business. Repetto connects with a nice looking jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show! Repetto scores with a jab to the body. Repetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Kennedy ducks right into an uppercut from Repetto. Repetto connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe. Repetto ducks down and throws a hook to the body. Repetto wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Kennedy wants to clinch and Repetto counters with a nice uppercut. The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action! Kennedy drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles. Kennedy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head. Repetto lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
And that's the end of the fight! David Repetto showed his dominance in that final round. I think Repetto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision. Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:26 Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:26 Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David Repetto!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Hunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kileki Kawike (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Hunt comes to the cage accompanied by Ace of Spades by Motorhead. The crowd seem to be enjoying Kawike's choice of entrance music: Anthrax w/ Public Enemy - Bring the Noise. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonny Hunt! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kileki Kawike! The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Paul Tew.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! Hunt showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kawike.
Kawike lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head. Kawike lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw. Kawike lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected. Kawike clobbers Hunt with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise. Hunt tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion. Kawike misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kawike lands a nice shot that snaps Hunt's head back.
Hunt misses with a head kick.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kawike.
Hunt drops Kawike with a beautiful combination! Kawike stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hunt is looking for the KO!
 Kawike is rocked! The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here. Kawike takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness. Kawike is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunt finish him? Kawike looks gassed! Nice body kick there by Hunt. Kileki Kawike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. A slapping leg kick lands for Hunt.
Kawike seems to have recovered his senses. Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Kawike is looking to close the distance but Hunt sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Kawike crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Kawike is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Jonny Hunt!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keast Gaard (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and roy d (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Gaard might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Otto Brandenburg - N�r en Sailor G�r i Land. d has chosen do it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Keast Gaard! And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner. With a record of
10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, roy d! The judges for this bout are James Glass, Paul Tew and Sam Margolis.
 The bell rings for round one and we are underway! d throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land. Gaard misses with a body shot.
Gaard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but d moves away. A looping hook to the body misses from d. Gaard does a little dance to reset his feet. d slips a straight right by Gaard. Keast Gaard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout. d misses with an uppercut. Gaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gaard misses with a body shot.
d gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like roy d has been cut. Gaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gaard throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
d slips a jab from Gaard. Gaard stuns d with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range. d uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gaard. d closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so. d shoots in for a double leg but Gaard sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy. d uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaard.
 That's one minute gone in the round. Gaard stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Gaard sends d crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Gaard is motioning to the referee to let d up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 d is rocked! Gaard punishes d's body with a nice straight punch. d looks gassed! Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd. d ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face. Gaard throws a right and a left that d avoids nicely. Gaard swings and misses with a hook to the body.
d misses with a looping left. Gaard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Gaard is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range. A big left from d misses. Gaard swings for the body but d moves out of range.
Gaard loads up on a big right hand but d slips the punch. d uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gaard.
Gaard lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 That has opened up roy d's cut even more. Gaard is looking to wear down d with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment. Gaard wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection. Gaard throws out a powerful jab. Gaard cracks d with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business. d is still on wobbly legs! Can Gaard finish him?
 The cut above roy d's eye is starting to cause him problems now. Gaard is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
 That's two minutes gone in the round. d moves out of range as Gaard strikes. d seems to have recovered his senses. Gaard thows a body shot but no joy. d takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him. Gaard cracks d with an open hand slap. Gaard lands a hook that stumbles d back into the cage. Gaard follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping d to the canvas! Gaard pounces and lands several unanswered shots - d has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Keast Gaard!
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