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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Welter Weight (ranked 1401 p4p, 1839 weight class) and Thufir Hawat (ranked 198 p4p, 256 weight class). Weight kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is They say that I'm Crazy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 25 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Welter Weight!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thufir Hawat!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weight's corner calls for a 1-2. Weight obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Thufir Hawat has been cut.
Weight defending well as Hawat loads up on a big left hand.
Weight displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hawat throws out the jab.
Hawat lands a jab to Weight's midsection.
Hawat jabs Weight to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hawat lands a body shot.
Hawat has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Weight throws a body punch but Hawat moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weight uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hawat.
Hawat drops Weight with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Weight looks back up at him and smiles so Hawat waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Weight is rocked!
 It looks like Welter Weight has been cut.
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!
Hawat chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hawat pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hawat rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Weight counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hawat fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Weight on the side of the head.
Hawat misses with a hook
and Weight counters with a right hand to the body.
Hawat throws a quick inside leg kick.
Hawat takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hawat misses with a wild body shot.
Weight throws a hook but Hawat avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hawat throws a lazy uppercut
and Weight counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weight is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Hawat loads up on a big right hand but Weight slips the punch.
Weight ducks under a wild hook from Hawat.
Weight moves out of range as Hawat throws a body kick.
As Hawat looks to move away, Weight throws a big counter combo but Hawat just gets out of the way.
A swing and a miss from Weight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weight throws a looping overhand right but Hawat ducks down to avoid it.
Hawat throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Weight on the side of the head.
Hawat's jab looks to have found its range, popping Weight under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weight misses with a jab to the body
and Hawat counters with a stiff right hand.
Oh Weight is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hawat thuds a left hand into Weight's body.
Weight seems to have got his legs back now.
Weight avoids the head kick by Hawat.
Weight on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hawat scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hawat feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Weight sprawling to the canvas! Weight rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hawat finish him?!
Welter Weight's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weight leaves his chin hanging out and Hawat seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Weight crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thufir Hawat!
Thufir Hawat thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deer Hunter (ranked 1082 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Ger McDonnell (ranked 117 p4p, 123 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deer Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Ger McDonnell!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McDonnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunter holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Hunter misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McDonnell.
Hunter breaks the clinch.
Hunter thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - McDonnell had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter ducks under a wild hook from McDonnell.
Ger McDonnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
McDonnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
Nice uppercut there from McDonnell.
McDonnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Nice body punch from McDonnell.
McDonnell lands a right hook to the body.
Hunter throws a leg kick but McDonnell moved away.
McDonnell throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hunter walks into a jab.
Hunter jabs McDonnell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donk. McDonnell catches Hunter right on the button with a cross.
McDonnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
McDonnell misses with a hook.
McDonnell scores with a nice strike.
McDonnell walks into a stiff left hand from Hunter.
It looks like Ger McDonnell has been cut.
Hunter misses with a hook
and Hunter takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
McDonnell lands with a thumping leg kick.
A nice leg kick from Hunter, right into the meat of the thigh.
McDonnell will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but McDonnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
McDonnell lands a body shot.
McDonnell lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter misses with a leg kick
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McDonnell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hunter tries to clinch up
and McDonnell counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hunter misses with a shot to the body
and McDonnell counters with a three punch combo that has Hunter backing up. Hunter nods at McDonnell to acknowledge the strikes.
Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a body punch
and Hunter counters with a body kick that stops McDonnell in his tracks momentarily.
McDonnell swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hunter fires out a quick counter leg kick but McDonnell just manages to avoid it.
McDonnell swings for the body but Hunter moves out of range.
McDonnell lands a two punch combo.
McDonnell throws a series of punches but Hunter moves out of range.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a combination
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDonnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunter has McDonnell up against the cage in a clinch.
McDonnell misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunter.
McDonnell lands an uppercut.
Hunter scores with a shot to the side of McDonnell's head.
Our sources have told us that Hunter has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Hunter blocking some punches.
McDonnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunter blocks a body shot from McDonnell.
McDonnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
McDonnell working aggressively here.
Hunter blocking some punches.
McDonnell lands a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McDonnell tries a body shot but Hunter blocks it.
McDonnell has a couple of punches blocked by Hunter.
McDonnell manages to break the clinch.
McDonnell cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hunter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but McDonnell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McDonnell lands a nice hook to Hunter's body. Hunter takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hunter attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hunter tries to close the distance and clinch but McDonnell swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter throws a body punch but McDonnell moves out of range.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonnell scores with a jab.
Hunter tries to move into range but McDonnell moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell misses with the combination.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McDonnell manages to avoid it.
Hunter blocks a jab.
McDonnell throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McDonnell throws an off balance right hand
and Hunter counters with a left to the body.
McDonnell lunges at Hunter with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hunter's hand.
McDonnell does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Hunter ducks right into an uppercut from McDonnell.
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
A left and a right from McDonnell both land. Nice combination.
Hunter takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hunter appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hunter does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
McDonnell lands with a straight right. Hunter didn't see that one coming.
McDonnell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McDonnell connects with a body shot.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell misses with a right hand
and Hunter counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McDonnell stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The fighters circling - Hunter throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunter misses with a body punch
letting McDonnell counter with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter thuds his shin into the meat of McDonnell's side.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
McDonnell throws a looping overhand right but Hunter ducks down to avoid it.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunter blocks a jab.
McDonnell moves away from the strike by Hunter.
McDonnell connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hunter momentarily.
McDonnell moves out of range of the strikes.
McDonnell getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonnell checks it well.
McDonnell scores with a three punch combo!
McDonnell lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
McDonnell misses with a looping right.
As McDonnell backs away, Hunter returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hunter takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
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!
Hunter takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McDonnell checks a low kick from Hunter.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McDonnell! But no joy.
Hunter pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McDonnell throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hunter connects with a looping right hand.
McDonnell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunter moves away.
Hunter fakes a jab and throws a low kick but McDonnell checks it well.
McDonnell avoids the head kick by Hunter.
McDonnell has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McDonnell there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hunter dodges the punch combination from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell throws a big shot that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Hunter lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
McDonnell misses with a straight left.
Hunter takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hunter staying out of range there.
Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Hunter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
McDonnell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunter.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell's corner calls for a 1-2. McDonnell obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McDonnell has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McDonnell moves away.
Hunter thows a leg kick but McDonnell checks it
and McDonnell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
Hunter throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and McDonnell counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a right hand that misses
and Hunter counters with a stiff right hand.
McDonnell fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Hunter.
McDonnell lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ger McDonnell seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
McDonnell turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter misses with a hook
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter throws a predictable looking body shot
and McDonnell counters with a straight right hand.
Hunter looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunter lands a nice looking kick to the body. McDonnell takes a step back to recover.
Hunter moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
McDonnell flicks out a counter leg kick but Hunter steps away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McDonnell lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
McDonnell scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Hunter lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and McDonnell has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from McDonnell and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Hunter lands a really nice looking cross but McDonnell seems unphased.
That has opened up Ger McDonnell's cut even more.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
A jab from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
McDonnell looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Hunter lands a leg kick that knocks McDonnell off balance momentarily.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter works the jab nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws a leg kick
and McDonnell counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hunter has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Hunter there as he acknowledges the shot.
McDonnell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McDonnell fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
McDonnell misses with a looping left.
Nice straight punches there by McDonnell. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of McDonnell.
Hunter avoids the body shot from McDonnell.
Hunter slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McDonnell throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Hunter appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hunter pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McDonnell lands with a nice combination. Hunter backs away looking to recover.
McDonnell misses the shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hunter works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McDonnell lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hunter's sensitive parts.
McDonnell looks to land a right hand but Hunter moved out of range.
Hunter slips under a jab.
Hunter fakes the leg kick and cracks McDonnell in the body.
McDonnell fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Hunter looks for the body kick but McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
McDonnell scores with a nice head shot.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
Hunter has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hunter lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but McDonnell moved out of range nicely.
A slapping leg kick lands for Hunter.
A telegraphed right hand from McDonnell misses the target.
McDonnell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice side step and McDonnell releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McDonnell swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
McDonnell scores with a nice right hand.
Hunter throws a poor cross that misses
and McDonnell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hunter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McDonnell scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hunter in his tracks.
McDonnell connects with a nice looking jab.
McDonnell cracks Hunter with a good jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McDonnell clobbers Hunter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but McDonnell is just out of range.
McDonnell cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell blocks a head kick by Hunter.
McDonnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Hunter lands a lovely overhand right.
McDonnell cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hunter misses with a hook
and McDonnell counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
McDonnell fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hunter looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McDonnell throws out a loose jab but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
Hunter misses with a leg kick
and McDonnell connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McDonnell connects with a right hand. Hunter shakes it off.
McDonnell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A solid leg kick lands there for McDonnell.
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!
McDonnell uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
A countering left hand to the body from McDonnell misses.
McDonnell thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Hunter on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
McDonnell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. McDonnell moves away and avoids it.
Hunter throws a leg kick but McDonnell sees it coming and moves out of range.
McDonnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDonnell uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hunter.
Hunter catches McDonnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right from McDonnell misses.
Hunter fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches McDonnell on the side of the head.
The cut above Ger McDonnell's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McDonnell bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Hunter's head backwards.
Hunter checks a leg kick.
McDonnell takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
McDonnell throws a jab when Hunter was well out of range.
Decent striking displayed by McDonnell there.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. McDonnell saw that one coming.
McDonnell loads up on a big right hand but Hunter slips the punch.
Hunter on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell slips under a jab.
McDonnell unleashes a big counter combination but Hunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McDonnell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hunter throws a solid leg kick but McDonnell takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hunter.
A nice inside leg kick there by McDonnell. That's going to slow Hunter down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
McDonnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
McDonnell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
McDonnell misses with an uppercut
and Hunter counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hunter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hunter misses with a hook. McDonnell ducked under it nicely.
Hunter misses with a right hand
enabling McDonnell to counter with a crisp jab.
McDonnell pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ger McDonnell dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Ger McDonnell's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McDonnell cracks Hunter with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
McDonnell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hunter throws out the jab.
McDonnell throws the left hand but Hunter avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
McDonnell tries a quick counter leg kick but Hunter is wise to it.
Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McDonnell.
McDonnell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
McDonnell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
McDonnell dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - McDonnell throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunter throws a half hearted mid kick.
McDonnell lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Hunter at a distance.
McDonnell takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
McDonnell jabs at Hunter's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McDonnell missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hunter jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McDonnell darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter throws the left hand but McDonnell avoids the punch easily.
An inside leg kick from Hunter misses.
McDonnell now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
McDonnell staying out of range there.
McDonnell connects with a looping right hand.
McDonnell tries a head kick but it misses.
McDonnell throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
McDonnell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Hunter is able to avoid easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
McDonnell swinging wildly here.
Nice jab there from McDonnell.
A swing and a miss from McDonnell.
Deer Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunter misses with a telegraphed body shot
and McDonnell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunter.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A looping hook to the body misses from McDonnell. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McDonnell throws a body shot but no joy.
McDonnell connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hunter.
McDonnell looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
McDonnell rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Hunter counter with a right hand.
McDonnell misses with a leg kick.
McDonnell connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice cross by McDonnell.
A nice leg kick from McDonnell, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from McDonnell.
McDonnell misses with a lunging right hand
and Hunter counters with a good low kick that McDonnell was not able to check.
McDonnell connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Hunter is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
McDonnell lands a jab to the nose.
McDonnell misses with a hook
and Hunter counters with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McDonnell scores with a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McDonnell throws a head kick that misses.
And Hunter counters with a quick kick to the body but McDonnell blocks it.
McDonnell scores with a hook to the body. Hunter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
McDonnell misses with a straight right.
McDonnell shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hunter eats them both and turns towards McDonnell to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
McDonnell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ger McDonnell's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
McDonnell takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but McDonnell manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
McDonnell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
McDonnell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hunter lunges at McDonnell with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by McDonnell's hand.
 McDonnell is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ger McDonnell's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 5, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Deer Hunter!
Deer Hunter decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Smif (ranked 667 p4p, 1202 weight class) and Kim Jones (ranked 20 p4p, 91 weight class). Smif comes to the cage accompanied by Playtime. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bill Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kim Jones!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Smif chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Jones can pounce on him.
Smif misses the body punch
and Jones counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Bill Smif has been cut.
A jab from Jones misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Smif misses its target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Jab, jab by Smif - just one landing.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jones - that will leave a mark!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones steps into range and cracks Smif with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Smif flops backwards and Jones dives into his guard looking to finish!
Smif is rocked!
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!
Jones controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Let's hope that Jones has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones drops back for a leg here. A bit of a high risk move... He's looking for a kneebar by the looks of things. Now both of them are looking for submissions. Jones seems to have locked his on tight now - Smif screams in pain and taps out furiously! It certainly was a high risk move but it's paid off for Jones, as he picks up the win!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Kim Jones!
After the fight, Kim Jones was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Marski Martola (ranked 525 p4p, 799 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 63 p4p, 89 weight class). Marski Martola had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 17 - 9 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marski Martola!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz darts in and clinches Martola up against the cage.
Martola doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
Niaz goes for a takedown attempt but Martola pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - Niaz looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Niaz has managed to clinch.
Martola misses with a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz successfully pulls guard.
Martola wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Niaz has an active guard here but Martola has managed to pass into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola working the head and body with strikes.
Niaz is looking to control Martola's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Niaz avoid being mounted?
Martola is trying to control. Niaz wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Niaz on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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.
Martola trying to control from half guard but Niaz is working away.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martola seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Niaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Martola stalling.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Niaz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martola looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Niaz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Niaz tries to roll over but Martola keeps him under control.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Martola not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Martola throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Niaz is looking to clinch.
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.
Niaz closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Martola won't allow it.
Niaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Martola walks away with a smile on his face. Niaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Marski Martola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Martola moves into range and connects with a jab.
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
Niaz moves out of range of the strikes.
Niaz tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Niaz displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Martola throws out the jab.
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Niaz has Martola pressed against the cage.
Martola escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marski Martola dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
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.
Martola uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Niaz clinches.
Martola presses Niaz against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martola gets underhooks to prevent Niaz's takedown attempt.
Martola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Martola is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Niaz can do to turn this around?
Martola lands a right hand.
Niaz leaning against his opponent.
Stalling in the clinch from Niaz.
Good body shot from Martola.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but Martola turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Niaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Marski Martola has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Niaz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Martola wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Martola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Martola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Marski Martola has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Niaz is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Martola working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niaz tries to pull guard but Martola forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Niaz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Martola up against the cage.
Niaz blocking some punches.
Niaz blocks a body shot from Martola.
Martola tries to circle away but Niaz has him pinned against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Martola fails to land.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martola wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Niaz has him pressed against the cage.
Martola is trying to break the clinch but Niaz is controlling him.
Niaz has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martola uses from the top position.
Martola scoring with punches to the head and body.
Niaz managing to control the position.
Martola preventing the sweep.
Martola landing some decent shots from guard.
Niaz working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Martola has passed into half guard!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Martola is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Martola wants to take a breather but Niaz is having none of it.
Martola lands with a punch from half guard.
Niaz with the active half guard here but Martola passes nicely into side control.
Martola is chipping away with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martola is looking to take a break and control but Niaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Niaz tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Martola wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Marski Martola overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niaz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martola is keen to just control but Niaz is a slippery customer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marski Martola dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Martola tries to bum rush Niaz with a series of wild strikes but Niaz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
Niaz trying to stall but Martola improves his position.
Martola tries a body shot but Niaz blocks it.
Martola is trying to push Niaz away but Niaz has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Martola wants to get back to striking at distance but Niaz won't allow it.
Martola misses with a punch on the inside.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Martola to keep the fight standing.
Martola is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz blocks an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Martola.
Martola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Niaz decides to pull guard.
Niaz is looking for a triangle but Martola pushes his legs off easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martola trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Martola working some strikes from top position.
Martola wants to control from the top but Niaz keeps moving.
Martola content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Martola loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Niaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Niaz utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Niaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Martola is one step ahead there.
Martola trying to control but Niaz is working from the bottom.
Niaz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Martola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Martola has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Martola defends it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Martola doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Martola manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Niaz has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Martola should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Niaz has tightened it up now! Martola should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Dick Niaz!
Dick Niaz thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Ryan (ranked 219 p4p, 493 weight class) and Mamed Khalidovic (ranked 27 p4p, 60 weight class). Khalidovic has chosen Зима-мама 25/17 as his entrance music. Eddie Ryan is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Mamed Khalidovic!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khalidovic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ryan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryan throws a jab when Khalidovic was well out of range.
Khalidovic throws a leg kick but Ryan sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Ryan drops down looking for a counter takedown but Khalidovic sprawls and moves away.
Danga de danga de dang - Ryan scores with a four punch combination!
A good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Ryan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Khalidovic connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Khalidovic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Khalidovic throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Ryan tries to move into range but Khalidovic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A nice leg kick from Khalidovic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Khalidovic scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Khalidovic lands a nice looking body kick.
The fighters circling - Khalidovic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Khalidovic scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Ryan drives through with a takedown into Khalidovic's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Khalidovic wants to stand but Ryan is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic working a defensive guard here.
Khalidovic pulls Ryan in close to his closed guard and prevents Ryan from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khalidovic wants to sweep but no luck.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Khalidovic is on top in guard.
Ryan working for a triangle but Khalidovic defends it easily.
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.
Khalidovic is looking to stand up but Ryan won't let him.
Khalidovic got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ryan has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Khalidovic has managed to get both his arms back between Ryan's legs - danger averted.
Khalidovic stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Khalidovic gets to his feet - Ryan follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
That kick from Khalidovic tenderised Ryan's leg. Ryan is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khalidovic fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ryan is out of range.
Ryan changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Khalidovic misses the body punch
and Ryan counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Khalidovic!
Khalidovic sneaks back into half guard.
Khalidovic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Khalidovic regains full guard. Nicely done.
Khalidovic seems keen to control Ryan's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic is looking to sweep but instead, Ryan has passed into half guard.
Khalidovic with the active half guard here but Ryan passes nicely into side control.
Ryan is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Khalidovic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Khalidovic can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mamed Khalidovic dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Khalidovic throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ryan decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Khalidovic's guard.
Khalidovic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Ryan has picked Khalidovic up and slammed him! Khalidovic can't keep hold of the triangle and Ryan manages to pass to side control!
Ryan working away.
Khalidovic gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Khalidovic pushes Ryan off looking to stand but Ryan dives back in and keeps control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khalidovic trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Khalidovic bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khalidovic's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Ryan has his foot on Khalidovic's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Khalidovic works his way back into a safe position though.
Khalidovic tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryan is retaining full guard.
Ryan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Khalidovic would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ryan looking for subs off his back but Khalidovic has passed one foot through into half guard.
Khalidovic tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Ryan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Khalidovic takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Khalidovic wants to stand up but Ryan has a hold of him and won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryan is refusing to be controlled, as Khalidovic sits in half guard.
Ryan looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Khalidovic misses with an uppercut.
Ryan appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A telegraphed right hand from Khalidovic misses the target.
Khalidovic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ryan was well out of range. Poor timing from Khalidovic.
Ryan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Khalidovic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Khalidovic looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryan is just out of range.
Khalidovic throws a sloppy head kick and Ryan moves out of range easily.
Khalidovic tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Khalidovic saw that one coming.
Ryan avoids a kick to the body.
Ryan was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Khalidovic misses with a body punch
and Ryan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khalidovic slips a straight right by Ryan.
Ryan checks the leg kick.
Khalidovic tried to score with a low kick but Ryan checks it.
Ryan tries to counter with a takedown but Khalidovic is quick to defend against it.
Mamed Khalidovic seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Khalidovic misses with a looping left.
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ryan misses with a wild combination.
Khalidovic fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ryan blocks a leg kick.
Ryan misses the jab.
Ryan lands with a right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khalidovic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Ryan.
Ryan wants to clinch up but Khalidovic keeps it at a distance.
Khalidovic flicks out a counter leg kick but Ryan steps away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ryan feints and as Khalidovic raises his hands in defense, Ryan changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Khalidovic trying to control the position.
Eddie Ryan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Khalidovic holds on and takes a little breather.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Eddie Ryan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ryan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Khalidovic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryan half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Good shot there by Ryan.
Khalidovic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Khalidovic.
Jab, jab by Ryan - just one landing.
Khalidovic throws a nice outside leg kick.
Khalidovic throws a hook to the side of Ryan's head but Ryan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Ryan.
Ryan misses with an uppercut. Khalidovic saw that one coming.
A low kick from Khalidovic misses
and Ryan counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ryan prevents Khalidovic from improving his position.
Khalidovic is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Ryan has latched onto it... Big trouble! Ryan pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Khalidovic is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eddie Ryan!
A victorious Eddie Ryan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 677 p4p, 343 weight class) and Bob Bronte (ranked 21 p4p, 25 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Folk Metal. Bronte comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Buffalo Charge by Dub Phizix and Strategy kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bob Bronte!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronte shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Cross wants to stand back up but Bronte manages to pass into side control.
Cross has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Cross is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cross wants to improve his position but Bronte is controlling well.
Bronte seems to be looking for submissions.
Bronte is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronte seems to be looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross is refusing to be controlled, as Bronte sits in half guard.
Bronte missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bronte looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bronte wants to free his trapped foot but Cross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bronte is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
Cross looks like he's trying to stand up.
Bronte prevents Cross from improving his position.
Cross trying to control from the bottom.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bronte is just content to waste time from the top position. Cross takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bronte tries to free his leg and advance position but Cross is retaining full guard.
Bronte won't allow Cross to get back to his feet.
Bronte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bronte trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bronte.
A countering left hand to the body from Bronte misses.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Bronte moved out of range.
Bronte avoids a kick to the body.
Bronte ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Bronte swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Cross connects with a crisp jab.
Cross throws a hook to the side of Bronte's head but Bronte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronte connects with a body shot that sends Cross's belly button to the back.
Bronte cracks Cross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Bronte moves out of range of the body kick.
Bronte walks into a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronte tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Cross paws at him with a jab and circles away.
An inside leg kick lands from Cross.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bronte keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
A big right from Cross misses.
Jeremy Cross is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Cross is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Jab from Bronte.
Cross cracks Bronte with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bronte throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronte throws a body shot but no joy.
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronte counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Cross tries a head kick but it misses.
Bronte drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cross defends it well.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Bronte connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bob Bronte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bronte misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cross tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronte was well out of range. Poor timing from Cross.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Bronte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bronte bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bronte blocks a jab.
Cross throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bronte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bronte let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bronte.
Bronte throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronte loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Cross scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronte should have avoided that one.
Jeremy Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronte avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bronte ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Bronte's shoulder, as Bronte tries to avoid the shot.
Cross ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bronte moves away.
Bronte scores with a punch to the head.
Bronte checks a low kick from Cross.
Bronte tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cross misses with a low kick.
Bronte walks into a left hand.
Cross throws a shot from downtown. Bronte moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bronte! But no joy.
Cross avoids the body shot from Bronte.
Cross misses with a looping right.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Bronte counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bronte wants to clinch up but Cross keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronte checks a low kick from Cross.
Bronte looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bronte swinging wildly here.
Cross tries to land a leg kick but Bronte saw it coming and moves away.
Cross misses with a hook
enabling Bronte to counter with a crisp jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bronte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cross under the eye.
Jeremy Cross's cut is getting worse.
Cross clobbers Bronte with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cross cracks Bronte with a right hand to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Bronte.
Bronte fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cross moves out of range as Bronte strikes.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws a leg kick but Bronte checks it.
Bronte wants to counter the offense by Cross and move into the clinch position.
Cross catches Bronte with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Bob Bronte has been cut.
Bronte moves away from the strike by Cross.
Bronte shoots in but no luck this time.
Bronte scores with a nice right hand.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bronte pushes Cross up against the cage in a clinch.
Cross is trying to break the clinch but Bronte has him pressed against the cage.
Bronte scores with a shoulder strike.
Cross tries to work over Bronte's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bronte tries to score a body lock takedown but Cross shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Bronte wants a takedown.
Jeremy Cross has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Bronte.
Bronte keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cross's efforts to push away.
Bronte lands with a short shot to the head.
Cross can't find room to land a body shot as Bronte controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bronte swinging wildly here.
Cross scores with a nice strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bronte lands a body shot.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross misses with a hook.
Cross throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bronte moves into range and clinches up with Cross.
Bronte goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bronte lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Bronte drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Cross breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Bob Bronte will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cross misses with a wild body shot.
Bronte scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cross doesn't seem bothered though.
Bronte throws a lazy uppercut
and Bronte takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cross looks to land a left hand but Bronte moved out of range nicely.
Cross throws a hook but Bronte blocks it.
Bronte moves into the clinch.
Cross blocks a body shot from Bronte.
Bronte manages to break the clinch.
Bronte steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross misses with a hook.
Cross slips under a jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Cross misses the target.
Bronte lands a really nice looking cross but Cross seems unphased.
Bronte bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross lands a really nice looking cross but Bronte seems unphased.
Cross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Bronte counters with a left to the body.
Bronte lands a glancing blow to the side of Cross's head.
Bronte throws a big overhand right that connects, sending Cross tumbling to the canvas!
Cross is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bronte accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bronte wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
Bronte drops back looking for a leg! Cross is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Cross manages to kick Bronte off! Bronte jumps back into Cross's guard.
Bronte has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bronte throws a strike but Cross rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is stalling in the full guard.
Bronte has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cross can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Bronte looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cross seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronte had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cross defends it easily.
Jeremy Cross has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cross content to stall in guard here.
Bronte keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bronte tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bronte keeping moving, preventing Cross from controlling successfully.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Bronte working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Cross.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Bronte comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bronte 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Bronte!
A relieved looking Bob Bronte thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
In defeat, Jeremy Cross stepped up to the mic, saying 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 110 p4p, 429 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 5 p4p, 34 weight class). Salajudin Ii's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, На белом. Thulani has chosen Zara - Sojaboy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thulani is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Thulani quickly recovers to half guard.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura here.
Salajudin Ii prevents Thulani from standing back up.
Thulani keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Salajudin Ii prevents Thulani from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salajudin Ii tries to pass to full mount but Thulani defends it.
Salajudin Ii passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Thulani!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani tries to hold on but Salajudin Ii pushes him away.
Thulani is squirming around, avoiding Salajudin Ii's attempts to control the action.
Salajudin Ii pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Thulani is trying to escape the mount.
Salajudin Ii avoids the attempt from Thulani to control.
Salajudin Ii wants to control the pace but Thulani is squirming around nicely.
Salajudin Ii wants to take Thulani's back here but Thulani is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Thulani is having none of it.
Thulani told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Thulani tries to lock up and control but Salajudin Ii gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Thulani is having none of it.
Thulani working to try and regain half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thulani is trying to escape the mount but Salajudin Ii keeps good control and instead manages to take Thulani's back.
Salajudin Ii is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Salajudin Ii is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Thulani defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Salajudin Ii's arms.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani can't escape the position.
Salajudin Ii is controlling the position but Thulani somehow manages to roll and ends up with half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Salajudin Ii in particular looking to stall.
Salajudin Ii wants to take a breather but Thulani is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Salajudin Ii performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Thulani is doing well to control the position and prevent Salajudin Ii from advancing to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thulani misses with a hook.
Salajudin Ii appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Thulani scores with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Salajudin Ii.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Salajudin Ii connects with a nice looking jab.
Thulani throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from Thulani misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Salajudin Ii.
A combination from Thulani does no damage.
Thulani slips under a jab from Salajudin Ii.
Thulani scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani misses with a left hand
and Salajudin Ii cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thulani throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Salajudin Ii sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Thulani misses.
Thulani works Salajudin Ii's body with a nice hook.
Nice uppercut lands for Thulani. That snapped Salajudin Ii's head back.
Salajudin Ii scores with a hook to the body. Thulani takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Thulani takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Thulani misses with a hook
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Salajudin Ii misses with a left hand
and Thulani counters with a nice body shot.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Salajudin Ii scores with a punch to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thulani ducks under a wild hook from Salajudin Ii.
The fighters circling - Salajudin Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salajudin Ii lands with a right hand.
Salajudin Ii dives in and grabs Thulani's left leg, looking for a takedown. Thulani pushes down on Salajudin Ii's head and hops out.
Thulani appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thulani misses with a looping right.
Salajudin Ii with a poor takedown
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thulani lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Thulani throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Thulani thinking.
Salajudin Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Thulani sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii defending well as Thulani loads up on a big left hand.
Salajudin Ii ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani walks into a straight right hand from Salajudin Ii.
Salajudin Ii looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Salajudin Ii looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Thulani is fending him off so far but Salajudin Ii persists. Nope, Thulani circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Super Salajudin Ii. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Salajudin Ii keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Thulani.
Salajudin Ii throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Thulani stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thulani misses the jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thulani throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Thulani.
Salajudin Ii drops down looking for a counter takedown but Thulani sprawls and moves away.
Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Salajudin Ii darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Salajudin Ii jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Salajudin Ii misses with a wild body shot.
Thulani throws a body shot but no joy.
Thulani pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Salajudin Ii was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Super Salajudin Ii will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Salajudin Ii gets the takedown into side control.
Super Salajudin Ii is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Thulani is looking for a sweep.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Thulani is trying to control Salajudin Ii's posture but Salajudin Ii avoids it.
Salajudin Ii tries to move into full mount but can't pass Thulani's legs.
Salajudin Ii tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thulani is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii working away.
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position but Thulani is working away.
Salajudin Ii is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Thulani has escaped the position, nice work there.
Thulani tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Thulani can't do much from the bottom here.
Mandlenkosi Thulani has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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.
Salajudin Ii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Thulani is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Salajudin Ii is looking to take a break and control but Thulani is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Thulani can do to turn this around?
Salajudin Ii wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Thulani, who protects the arm well.
Thulani is looking to reverse the position.
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thulani keeps working.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Super Salajudin Ii overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mandlenkosi Thulani seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thulani throws a jab but it's blocked by Salajudin Ii.
Thulani jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Salajudin Ii ducks down to avoid it.
Salajudin Ii lands with a hook. Thulani tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Salajudin Ii throws a poor cross that misses
and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand.
Thulani misses with a looping right.
Salajudin Ii throws a lazy uppercut
and Thulani counters with a right hand to the body.
Salajudin Ii shoots in and drives through. Thulani sprawls well.
Salajudin Ii closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Salajudin Ii lands in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani looking for a guillotine here but Salajudin Ii defends easily.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Thulani keeps moving.
Salajudin Ii's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Thulani looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Salajudin Ii advances to half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Super Salajudin Ii.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Salajudin Ii, 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Super Salajudin Ii!
A very excited looking Super Salajudin Ii made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oliver Robson (ranked 67 p4p, 104 weight class) and Adrian Rose (ranked 9 p4p, 13 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 29 - 8 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oliver Robson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robson slips under a jab from Rose.
Robson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Robson looks to throw the jab but Rose is out of range.
Rose throws a hook but Robson blocks it.
Robson throws a hook to the side of Rose's head but Rose sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Rose drops his hands momentarily and Robson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Rose lands with a good body shot.
Robson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Robson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rose ducks right into an uppercut from Robson.
A low kick lands for Robson.
Rose scores with a jab. Robson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Robson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rose is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Robson.
Robson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
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!
Rose fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Robson to the ground. Rose is now in Robson's guard.
Rose trying to control but Robson is working from the bottom.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Robson holds on and takes a little breather.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rose stopping the sweep attempt from Robson.
Rose slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Robson's brow.
Rose connects with a couple of short punches.
Robson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rose won't allow Robson to get back to his feet.
Rose tries to free his leg and advance position but Robson is retaining full guard.
Rose distracts Robson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Robson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose sitting in guard here, content to control.
Robson is pulling down on Rose's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Robson misses with an uppercut. Rose saw that one coming.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose scores with a body shot.
Rose misses with a straight left.
A little feinted left hand from Robson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rose slips under a jab from Robson.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Robson appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Rose misses with a looping left.
Rose dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rose shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Robson is trying to defend but Rose finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rose connects with a nice short shot to Robson's temple.
Well, if Rose is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight� I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza� Yum. Can't wait.
Robson trying to hold on to Rose's head to control him but Rose postures up.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Robson has a hand on Rose's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Rose takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Robson can't escape the position.
Robson is bucking up trying to escape but Rose cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Robson is in a horrible position here. Rose smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Robson working to try and regain half guard.
Robson manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose thows a huge punch but Robson dodges it nicely.
Robson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Robson gets full guard.
Robson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rose manages to get himself to full guard.
Robson controls from within his opponent's guard.
Robson won't allow Rose to sweep him here.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Robson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Rose must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Robson keeping moving, preventing Rose from controlling successfully.
Rose throwing strikes from guard but Robson blocks nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rose dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Rose throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rose throws a low kick but Robson moves out of range easily.
Robson uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Rose has time to react.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Robson.
Rose looks to land a left hand but Robson moved out of range nicely.
Robson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Rose takes one to the side of the head.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson tries to work over Rose's front leg with a kick but Rose checks it.
A nice side step and Rose releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Rose takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Rose misses with a looping right.
Robson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson throws a right hand that misses
and Rose connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A jab from Rose finds it's way through Robson's defenses.
Rose misses with a takedown attempt - Robson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rose misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robson.
Robson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Rose.
Oliver Robson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Robson manages to avoid it.
Robson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Rose's hands.
Rose looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Robson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Rose.
Oliver Robson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Adrian Rose.
Robson misses with a straight left.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
A left lands for Robson.
Robson slips a jab from Rose.
Rose scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Robson throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rose.
A chopping leg kick lands by Robson.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Robson.
Robson tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Robson misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Robson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rose manages to avoid it.
Robson avoids the body shot from Rose.
Robson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Robson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Rose takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Robson stuffs the takedown.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
Rose bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Robson connects with a body shot.
Rose blocks a leg kick.
Rose misses the shot to the body.
Rose uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose tests Robson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Robson throws out a loose jab but Rose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Robson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rose is just out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Rose fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rose keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Rose takes one to the side of the head.
Robson swings for the body but Rose moves out of range.
Robson misses with a low kick.
Rose just misses with a punch to the body.
Robson lands a really nice looking cross but Rose seems unphased.
Robson moves away from the strike by Rose.
Robson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rose.
Rose connects with a looping right hand.
Rose bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Robson's head.
Robson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Robson throws a sloppy head kick and Rose moves out of range easily.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Robson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose slips a jab from Robson.
Robson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rose. That did some damage!
Robson takes a swing at Rose's ribcage but misses.
Rose changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice shot lands for Rose.
An inside leg kick lands from Robson.
Rose tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Robson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rose.
Rose misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Robson to counter with a crisp jab.
A nice leg kick from Robson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Robson as he avoids it easily.
Robson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robson thuds a left hand into Rose's body.
A clash of legs there as Rose blocks the low kick.
Rose throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Robson tries to land a leg kick but Rose saw it coming and moves away.
Rose throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
It looked like Robson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rose.
Robson just misses with a punch to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oliver Robson dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Robson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rose.
Robson throws a low kick but Rose avoids it.
Robson slips a straight right by Rose.
Robson slips under a jab from Rose.
Robson moves out of range as Rose strikes.
A slow jab from Robson misses its intended target.
Rose is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rose keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rose throws a looping overhand right but Robson ducks down to avoid it.
Robson throws a leg kick
and Rose counters with a nice double leg into side control. Robson won't be happy with that.
Robson is looking to reverse the position.
Robson can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Robson tries to improve position but can't.
Rose is looking to take a break and control but Robson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose tries to score with some ground and pound. Robson controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Robson is looking to reverse the position.
Robson regains half guard.
Robson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Rose's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Rose's back!
Rose staying busy and making it hard for Robson to control.
Robson gets his hands free as Rose looks to control.
Rose is trying to break free.
Rose is keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Rose's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Rose is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Robson continues to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robson has the hooks in. Rose is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Robson's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Rose trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Robson really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Rose.
Rose trying to control the position but Robson manages to sink in the hooks.
Robson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rose is really stuck here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Robson struggling to keep hold of the position.
Robson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Rose looking very determined here, making life difficult for Robson.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Robson controlling the positon.
Rose trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rose is really stuck here.
Robson keeps control of the position easily here as Rose tries to buck him off.
More hug and hope from Robson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rose rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oliver Robson showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Robson 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oliver Robson!
Oliver Robson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Young (ranked 163 p4p, 162 weight class) and Henry Dustfinger (ranked 14 p4p, 13 weight class). Young's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Real Ganja Man. Dustfinger is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash. Henry Dustfinger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Fred Young's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Fred Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice body punch from Young.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dustfinger slips a straight right by Young.
Dustfinger just misses with a punch to the body.
Young seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Dustfinger ducks under a wild hook from Young.
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A left lands for Young.
It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young throws out a loose jab but Dustfinger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot to the body from Dustfinger misses
and Young counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Dustfinger looks winded!
Young takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Young lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Dustfinger falls backwards - clearly groggy! Young dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fred Young!
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryder Young (ranked 79 p4p, 113 weight class) and Jarrod Beard (ranked 4 p4p, 9 weight class). Young comes to the cage accompanied by Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer. The crowd seem to be enjoying Beard's choice of entrance music: Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryder Young!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young misses with a right hand
and Beard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Beard swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Young.
Nice shot by Beard.
Beard steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Young.
Young gets caught napping as Beard dives in and scores a takedown. Young manages to retain guard.
Beard distracts Young with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Young wants to stand but Beard is controlling the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Beard with a nice head shot there.
Young wants to stand but Beard is controlling the position.
Beard chips away with some ground and pound.
Beard prevents Young from getting back to his feet.
Young keeping moving, preventing Beard from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Young wants to stand and escape but Beard is having none of it.
Beard working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Young's head.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Young is looking to stand up but Beard isn't so interested in that idea.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Beard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Young wants to stand and escape but Beard is having none of it.
Beard advances to half guard.
Beard lands with a punch from half guard.
Beard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Beard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Young with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Young looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beard slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Beard lands strikes from half guard.
Young tries to kick Beard off but Beard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beard lands strikes from half guard.
Young is trying to stand.
Young is refusing to be controlled, as Beard sits in half guard.
Young pushes Beard off looking to stand but Beard dives back in and keeps control.
Young on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Beard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Beard trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Beard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beard winds up and cracks Young with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beard takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Beard seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Beard stops Young from getting back to his feet.
Beard working Young over with strikes.
Beard working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Young definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Young is not content to let Beard control the position.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Beard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Young tries to kick Beard off but Beard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beard working Young over with strikes.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Beard connects with a nice short shot to Young's temple.
Beard is nestled in close to Young, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Young is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Beard keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Beard as Young tries to tie him up.
Beard tries to work over Young's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Young prevents a takedown attempt there.
Beard misses with a body punch.
Beard doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Beard is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Young is keeping busy.
Beard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beard avoids the elbow strike from Young, against the cage.
Beard tries to throw a body punch but Young avoids it by throwing Beard back against the cage.
Young lands a hook that snaps the head of Beard backwards.
Beard trying to control the position but instead, Young has worked for underhooks and has pushed Beard into the cage.
Beard goes for a takedown in the clinch but Young prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Beard dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Young takes one on the button.
Young scores with a body shot.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Beard moves away.
Nice defenses there by Beard.
Beard is looking to clinch.
Beard closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Beard lands in his opponent's guard.
Beard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Beard wants to control from the top but Young keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Beard distracts Young with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Beard makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Beard won't allow Young to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Young is looking to stand back up but Beard counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Young.
Young makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
Beard ducks under a wild hook from Young.
Beard thuds his right hand into Young's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Young misses with a body shot.
Beard slips a jab from Young.
Young swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beard works Young's body with a nice hook.
Beard punishes Young's body with a nice straight punch.
Young swings widly with a right hand
and Beard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Beard gets the takedown into side control.
Beard scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Young to see if he's OK.
Beard wants to control but Young is keeping him busy.
Beard is chipping away with strikes.
Beard cracks Young with a big elbow.
Beard has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Beard trying to control the position but Young is working away.
Beard connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Young some visible discomfort.
Young wants to get back to his feet.
Young sneaks out the side door and pushes Beard away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Young throws a hook to the side of Beard's head but Beard sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Young throws a body shot but no joy.
Beard takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Young uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beard changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Young scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Young swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beard gets a double leg takedown into Young's guard.
Young is looking to stand up but Beard isn't so interested in that idea.
Beard slips nicely into half guard.
Beard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beard lands with a punch from half guard.
Beard is trying to control the action in half guard but Young is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Young is trying to stand up here but Beard is controlling him well.
Beard lands strikes from half guard.
Beard slips a nice elbow through Young's hands, connecting with Young's forehead.
Young is trying to stand.
Beard drops an elbow to the side of Young's head.
Beard prevents Young from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Beard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Beard lands a big elbow - Young is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Beard!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
In defeat, Ryder Young stepped up to the mic, saying 'I don’t know mate. Someone said the pub was this way but I don’t see a fucking bar, do you?'.
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