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ENIGMA 200 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ching Chang (ranked 25346 p4p, 5430 weight class) and Marley King (ranked 311 p4p, 288 weight class). Ching Chang has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ching Chang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Marley King!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Donatello Bradman and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
King swings widly with a right hand
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from King.
King misses with a right hand
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Chang takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
King looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nice defenses there by Chang.
King digs a good hook to Chang's body.
King instigates a clinch.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chang tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
Chang definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The referee is keeping an eye on King - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Chang tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a nice hook to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
Chang being controlled against the cage.
Chang working hard to break the clinch.
King stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Chang has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
Chang is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from King.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. King obliges.
King stalling.
Chang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chang lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chang has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Chang has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
King lands with a light punch inside.
Chang is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
Chang tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
Chang is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Chang is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
A short uppercut from King.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chang is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
King taking a breather.
Chang being controlled against the cage.
A frustrated look appears on Chang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Come on King - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
King effectively controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Marley King.
King defending well as Chang loads up on a big left hand.
King misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a left to the body.
Marley King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King misses with a left hand
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
King moves into range and clinches up with Chang.
King pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang can't break the clinch.
King working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chang misses with some punches.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
King pushes off an throws an elbow but Chang leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
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!
Chang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A frustrated look appears on Chang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marley King 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.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
Chang appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - King throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
King bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Chang's head backwards.
Chang moves away from the strike by King.
King misses with a jab to the body
and Chang counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
King takes a swing at Chang's ribcage but misses.
King clobbers Chang with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
King throws a hook to the side of Chang's head but Chang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Marley King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chang slips a straight right by King.
Chang seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King looks to clinch
enabling Chang to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Chang wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King misses with a lunging right hand
and Chang counters with a left and a right that stings King.
Chang bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
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!
King swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Chang counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a hook
and Chang connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chang avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A lazy left from Chang finds it's target.
King throws an off balance right hand
and Chang counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
King misses with an uppercut
and Chang counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King is looking to clinch.
King looks to score with a jab to the body but Chang is just out of range.
Chang throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Chang there.
King forces Chang back against the cage and clinches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as King takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
King pushes Chang back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Stalling in the clinch from King.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King lands an uppercut.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chang's efforts to push away.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Chang stalling in the clinch but King improves position.
King lands a right hand.
Chang is looking to break free of the clinch but King has double underhooks.
King stalling against the cage.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King is struggling to control the position.
King effectively controlling the action here.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
King lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
King makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
King lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Chang fails to land.
Chang is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
King stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
King cracks Chang with a nice body shot.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
King stalling against the cage.
A short right from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marley King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Chang.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Chang is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good exchange - King coming out on top.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Chang's shoulder, as Chang tries to avoid the shot.
Chang is looking for a counter combo.
Chang takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
King darts in and clinches Chang up against the cage.
Chang is trying to break the clinch but King is controlling him.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Chang misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
King has Chang pressed against the cage.
A short uppercut from King.
Chang has had enough of the clinch but King keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chang up against the cage.
King scores with a shot to the side of Chang's head.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chang's efforts to push away.
A shot in the inside from King.
King lands a body shot.
Chang tries to break free but King pushes him back against the cage.
King prevents Chang from breaking the clinch.
Nice body punch from King - that landed with a thud.
Chang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King prevents Chang from breaking the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King prevents Chang from breaking the clinch.
Chang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Marley King seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
King stalling in the clinch.
King stalling against the cage.
Ching Chang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King effectively controlling the action here.
Chang wants to break free but King has control.
Chang tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chang backwards.
Chang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chang tries to break the clinch but King is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Changs head.
King is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Chang has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
King keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chang's efforts to push away.
King lands a left hand.
King blocking some punches.
Chang is trying to push King away but King has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chang wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chang wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Chang up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King avoiding damage.
Chang taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
King lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, King scores with a nice short uppercut.
King lands with a light punch inside.
King has Chang pressed against the cage, preventing Chang from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Chang wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chang is trying to break free.
Chang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chang tries to circle away but King has him pinned against the cage.
Marley King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King lands an uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marley King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got King winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 26:30
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marley King!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yao Ming (ranked 5519 p4p, 4703 weight class) and Ian Pedrinho (ranked 496 p4p, 464 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yao Ming!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ian Pedrinho!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Ming misses.
Pedrinho attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Pedrinho lands a nice shot to the body.
A jab from Ming does it's job there.
Ming lands with a cross.
A slow jab from Ming misses its intended target.
A swing and a miss from Ming.
Pedrinho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ming defends it well.
Ming slips a jab from Pedrinho.
Ming is looking for a counter combo.
Ming throws a right and a left that Pedrinho avoids nicely.
Pedrinho misses with a leg kick.
Pedrinho throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ming counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pedrinho walks into a straight right hand from Ming.
Ming is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ming swings for the body but Pedrinho moves out of range.
Pedrinho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ming in his tracks.
Pedrinho misses with a wild body shot.
Pedrinho rushes Ming and presses him up against the cage.
Pedrinho pushes Ming back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
I was talking to Ming's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Pedrinho.
Pedrinho softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Ming lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ming takes a shot to the head.
Pedrinho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ming lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pedrinho backwards.
Ming lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ming tries a knee to the head but Pedrinho blocks it.
Pedrinho jumps into guard, dragging Ming to the mat.
Pedrinho lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pedrinho works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Pedrinho lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Pedrinho is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ming is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ian Pedrinho!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Bush (ranked 3700 p4p, 25457 weight class) and Paul Buttowski (ranked 230 p4p, 308 weight class). Paul Buttowski has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Paul Buttowski!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Ben Watson and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buttowski tries to clinch up.
Buttowski's coach down at Punchin N\' Chockin was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Buttowski's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Bush looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Bush avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Buttowski lands a nice looking body shot.
Buttowski tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bush manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bush tries to counter with a takedown but Buttowski is quick to defend against it.
Buttowski misses with a takedown attempt - Bush sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bush fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buttowski, pushing him back against the cage.
Buttowski is trying to pull guard but Bush has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buttowski has Bush pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bush manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Kyle Bush has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Paul Buttowski.
Bush fails to pull guard.
Buttowski tries to stall but Bush uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Bush is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush pulls guard effortlessly.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Bush is on top in guard.
Bush cracks Buttowski with a solid left hand.
Bush controlling from the top position.
Buttowski is trying to keep Bush in close.
Bush showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bush distracts Buttowski with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush content to stall in guard here.
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Buttowski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Buttowski's legs - danger averted.
Bush slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Buttowski is on top in guard.
Bush has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Buttowski doesn't defend quickly enough and Bush has managed to lock this one up! Can Buttowski escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bush on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Kyle Bush!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Toney (ranked 25352 p4p, 4572 weight class) and Adan Washington (ranked 501 p4p, 457 weight class). James Toney could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Adan Washington's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, James Toney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Adan Washington!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Topper Green and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington misses with a low kick.
Washington connects with a right hand. Toney shakes it off.
Toney with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
Toney tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Washington counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Washington feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Toney sprawling to the canvas! Toney rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Washington finish him?!
 Toney is rocked!
James Toney seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Washington moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Oh Toney is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Toney blocks a head kick by Washington.
Toney waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Washington.
Washington lands a brutal uppercut that launches Toney off his feet! Toney tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Adan Washington!
In his post fight interview, Adan Washington started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
James Toney spoke after the fight, saying 'He was the better man tonight, but I will come back stronger, no doubt'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jack Carlos (ranked 3231 p4p, 25113 weight class) and Channing Barnes (ranked 251 p4p, 359 weight class). Channing Barnes is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Carlos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Channing Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Carlos lands a head shot.
Barnes goes for a double leg but Carlos avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Carlos continues to drive forward.
Carlos lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Carlos stuns Barnes with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Carlos circles away from the clinch attempt
and Carlos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Carlos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Barnes is rocked!
Carlos lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Barnes head around and knocks him out cold! Carlos hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Carlos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rogan Ford (ranked 2792 p4p, 2992 weight class) and Michael Page (ranked 321 p4p, 334 weight class). Michael Page is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Rogan Ford!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Michael Page!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Damien Edna and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Page throws a shot to the body.
Ford slips a jab and a cross from Page.
Ford half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Page counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Page dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Page scores with a nice head shot.
Page lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Ford closes this distance looking for a takedown but Page circles away.
Ford gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Page breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ford misses with a takedown attempt
and Page counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rogan Ford. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Page punishes Ford's body with a nice straight punch.
Ford fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Page tests Ford's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ford fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ford fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ford tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Page manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A shot to the liver by Page. Beautiful body shot.
Page connects with a single shot there.
Ford darts in trying to clinch
letting Page counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Ford throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ford prevents Page from improving his position.
Ford lands strikes from half guard.
Ford in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Page tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Ford!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Rogan Ford!
A relieved looking Rogan Ford thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Leeds (ranked 2472 p4p, 2997 weight class) and Do Dim Mak (ranked 205 p4p, 235 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Leeds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Do Dim Mak!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dim Mak throws a nice head kick!
Leeds avoids the body shot from Dim Mak.
Leeds throws a big shot that misses.
Leeds blocks a head kick by Dim Mak.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Leeds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Leeds tries to bum rush Dim Mak with a series of wild strikes but Dim Mak uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dim Mak shapes to counter with a head kick.
Leeds throws a lazy right hand but Dim Mak sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dim Mak looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Leeds tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dim Mak was well out of range. Poor timing from Leeds.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeds throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Leeds swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dim Mak throws a head kick that misses.
Leeds changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dim Mak walks into a left hand.
Dim Mak misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Leeds wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Leeds darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dim Mak throws a low kick but Leeds moves out of range easily.
Leeds throws a body punch but Dim Mak moves out of range.
Leeds shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leeds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dim Mak waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Leeds.
Leeds is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leeds throws a jab but it's blocked by Dim Mak.
Dim Mak throws a head kick that misses.
Leeds throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Dim Mak throws a big counter head kick but Leeds avoids it with no problem.
Jimmy Leeds seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dim Mak uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Leeds.
Leeds shoots for a takedown but Dim Mak saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dim Mak is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Leeds throws a right hand that misses
and Dim Mak counters with a thumping low kick.
Leeds avoids the head kick by Dim Mak.
Dim Mak throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leeds looks to land a right hand but Dim Mak moved out of range.
As Leeds backs off Dim Mak throws a huge counter combo but Leeds manages to avoid it all.
Do Dim Mak is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Leeds.
Dim Mak throws a big counter head kick but Leeds avoids it with no problem.
A thudding body kick lands there by Dim Mak!
Leeds scores with a punch to the head.
Leeds takes a jab right on the kisser.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Leeds.
Leeds fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Leeds waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dim Mak.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeds. Dim Mak does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dim Mak looks to land a combination but Leeds avoids it well.
Leeds swinging wildly here.
Dim Mak connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head kick by Dim Mak misses
enabling Leeds to counter with a crisp jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Do Dim Mak will probably get the nod.
That's time! Leeds's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dim Mak throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dim Mak shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Leeds avoids the head kick by Dim Mak.
Leeds scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dim Mak in his tracks.
Leeds blocks a head kick by Dim Mak.
Leeds swings for the body but Dim Mak moves out of range.
Do Dim Mak seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeds misses the shot to the body.
Leeds connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dim Mak. Dim Mak circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good exchange - Leeds coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dim Mak loads up on a big right hand but Leeds slips the punch.
It looked like Leeds was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dim Mak.
Dim Mak lands a big head kick that sends Leeds tumbling to the mat! Dim Mak takes a step backwards and waves Leeds back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Leeds is rocked!
Dim Mak finds Leeds's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Leeds flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Dim Mak lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Leeds will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Do Dim Mak!
A relieved looking Do Dim Mak thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carlo Cafiero (ranked 2222 p4p, 2207 weight class) and Jorg Wegner (ranked 290 p4p, 286 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Carlo Cafiero!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jorg Wegner!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Topper Green and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wegner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cafiero throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Wegner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cafiero gets caught flat footed, as Wegner shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wegner stopping the sweep attempt from Cafiero.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wegner's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wegner looking to pass the guard.
Cafiero working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wegner.
Wegner trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wegner throws an elbow that misses. Cafiero uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Wegner's guard. Nice move by Cafiero!
Wegner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Cafiero 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.
Cafiero looking to pass the guard.
Wegner tries to strike from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Cafiero accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wegner is striking from the bottom but Cafiero uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
Cafiero will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wegner has hold of Cafiero's hands but Cafiero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wegner is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Cafiero scores with a couple of nice shots.
Cafiero scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cafiero wants to control but Wegner is keeping him busy.
Cafiero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Wegner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Wegner tries to get to full guard but Cafiero has control of the leg.
Wegner keeps trying to improve his position.
Wegner scores with a few weak punches.
Wegner lands with a few short shots to the body.
Cafiero drops an elbow to the side of Wegner's head.
Cafiero passes to full mount!
Cafiero lands a heavy elbow.
Wegner taking shots to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Cafiero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
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!
Wegner tries to reverse the position but Cafiero maintains control.
Cafiero punishing his opponent with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wegner is in a horrible position here. Cafiero smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Cafiero working the ground and pound effectively.
Cafiero lands with some strikes.
Cafiero lands a big elbow.
A nice elbow there by Cafiero.
Wegner working to try and regain half guard.
Cafiero lands a couple of good shots and Wegner has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Wegner is in bad spot here.
Cafiero is looking to control Wegner but Wegner is wriggling around and keeping busy.
You can see the frustration on Wegner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafiero wants to control but Wegner is keeping busy.
Cafiero is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wegner up.
Wegner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wegner tries to roll but Cafiero sticks to his back.
Cafiero is landing with strikes. Wegner can't take much more of this.
Cafiero lands a shot to the head.
Cafiero scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Wegner is looking for a way out.
Cafiero scores with punches from the back.
I really don't envy Wegner right now.
Cafiero is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Wegner up.
Cafiero wants to control but Wegner is keeping busy.
Cafiero lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Will Cafiero go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Wegner takes a big shot to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wegner wants to escape the position.
Wegner covers up after taking a massive shot to the side of the head.
Cafiero trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Wegner doesn't escape.
A lull in the action here.
Cafiero has Wegner flattened out and is raining down punches.
Cafiero keeps control of the position as Wegner tries to break free.
Cafiero lands shots from the back.
You can see the frustration on Wegner's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Cafiero lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Carlo Cafiero dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cafiero throws a series of punches but Wegner moves out of range.
Wegner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cafiero was well out of range. Poor timing from Wegner.
Wegner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Wegner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cafiero.
Cafiero attempts a counter takedown but Wegner avoids it well and moves away.
Wegner throws a jab when Cafiero was well out of range.
Wegner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cafiero was well out of range. Poor timing from Wegner.
Cafiero is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Wegner's half guard.
Wegner is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Wegner taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wegner tries to roll over but Cafiero keeps him under control.
Wegner tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Wegner misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Cafiero blocks the strikes from Wegner.
Cafiero takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cafiero is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Wegner is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
Wegner is trying desperately to improve position.
Cafiero has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Wegner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Cafiero is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wegner can do to turn this around?
Cafiero punishing his opponent with strikes.
 It looks like Jorg Wegner has been cut.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Cafiero here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Wegner regains half guard.
Wegner is staying active underneath Cafiero, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cafiero blocks the strikes from Wegner.
Wegner flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Wegner has hold of Cafiero's hands but Cafiero slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wegner taking some punishment here, with Cafiero in his half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wegner can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wegner is refusing to be controlled, as Cafiero sits in half guard.
Cafiero is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wegner is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cafiero seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Wegner wants to get back to full guard.
Cafiero lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cafiero seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Wegner does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Wegner strikes from the bottom but Cafiero passes into mount!
Cafiero landing shots from mount.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wegner flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Wegner tries to reverse the position but Cafiero maintains control.
Wegner is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Cafiero lands a nice shot to the head.
Wegner working to try and regain half guard.
BOOM! Cafiero connects with a massive shot to the dome!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cafiero landing strikes from the mount.
Cafiero unloading with bombs!
Wegner swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
A nice elbow there by Cafiero.
Cafiero scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Wegner?
Cafiero working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Cafiero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wegner looks a forlorn figure.
Cafiero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Wegner throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cafiero. What's that going to do exactly?
Wegner throwing hammer fists to the chest of Cafiero. What's that going to do exactly?
Cafiero is in the full mount, landing strikes.
That has opened up Jorg Wegner's cut even more.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cafiero has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Wegner's face.
The cut above Jorg Wegner's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Cafiero looking to finish Wegner with some ground and pound. This is bad for Wegner!
Wegner is squirming around, avoiding Cafiero's attempts to control the action.
Cafiero landing strikes from the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cafiero postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Wegner looks a forlorn figure.
Jorg Wegner's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jorg Wegner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Cafiero!
Carlo Cafiero is the new heavyweight champion!
Carlo Cafiero made sure to mention his sponsor, 30th Century Beer Store in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cyrus Prix (ranked 683 p4p, 539 weight class) and Yngve Laake (ranked 30 p4p, 24 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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265
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246
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World class boxer
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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 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cyrus Prix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yngve Laake!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prix rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Laake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Prix fails to land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Laake releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Good exchange - Prix coming out on top.
It looks like Yngve Laake has been cut.
Prix throws a head kick that misses.
Prix thuds a left hand into Laake's body.
Prix feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Laake sprawling to the canvas! Laake rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Prix finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Prix dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Prix scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Laake doesn't seem bothered though.
Laake ducks under a wild hook from Prix.
Laake looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Laake goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Prix misses.
Laake throws an off balance right hand
and Prix counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Some bone on bone action there as Laake checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Prix drops Laake with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laake looks back up at him and smiles so Prix waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Laake is rocked!
Prix shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Laake takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Prix sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Laake bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cyrus Prix!
A relieved looking Cyrus Prix thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Werewolf Night (ranked 808 p4p, 438 weight class) and Carlo Pedersoli (ranked 48 p4p, 26 weight class). Night comes to the cage accompanied by Mother- Danzig. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Werewolf Night!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Carlo Pedersoli!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pedersoli staying out of range there.
Night throws a hook to the side of Pedersoli's head but Pedersoli sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Night pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Night tests Pedersoli's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Carlo Pedersoli has been cut.
Pedersoli lands a nice looking body shot.
Pedersoli jabs Night right on the nose. Night blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Werewolf Night has been cut.
Pedersoli catches Night with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Night definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Night slips a straight right by Pedersoli.
Nice uppercut lands for Night. That snapped Pedersoli's head back.
Night lands a jab to Pedersoli's midsection.
Pedersoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Pedersoli replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Night blocks it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Night connects with a nice looking jab.
Night scores with a jab to the body.
Night drops Pedersoli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pedersoli looks back up at him and smiles so Night waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Night misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Night throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pedersoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Night misses with an uppercut. Pedersoli saw that one coming.
Night jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pedersoli looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Night uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Pedersoli.
Pedersoli on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Night displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pedersoli throws out the jab.
It looked like Night wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pedersoli connects with the punch.
Werewolf Night's cut is getting worse.
Night throws a hook but Pedersoli avoids it easily.
Night is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Pedersoli raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Pedersoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Night throws a shot from downtown. Pedersoli moves away and avoids it.
Night missing with a left hand there. Pedersoli was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Night misses with a hook
and Pedersoli counters with a straight right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pedersoli moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Night scores with a jab to the jaw.
A combination from Night does no damage.
Pedersoli ducks under a wild hook from Night.
Night connects with a body shot that sends Pedersoli's belly button to the back.
Pedersoli misses with the body kick
and Night counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Night misses the body punch
letting Pedersoli counter with a right hand.
Werewolf Night's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Pedersoli comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Pedersoli throws a shot from downtown. Night moves away and avoids it.
Night misses with the combination.
Pedersoli is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Night had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Night lands the left hand.
Pedersoli throws out a powerful jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Night lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pedersoli doesn't seem phased though.
Nice defenses there by Pedersoli.
Pedersoli on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Night is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Night scores with a hook.
Pedersoli moves out of range of the strikes.
Night lands a jab to the head.
Pedersoli fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Night drops Pedersoli with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pedersoli looks back up at him and smiles so Night waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pedersoli looks to land a right hand but Night moved out of range.
Pedersoli has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Night throws a lazy uppercut
and Pedersoli counters with a nice right hand that sends Night toppling to the canvas! Night scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Pedersoli finish him?!
Night is rocked!
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Werewolf Night's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Carlo Pedersoli!
During a confident post fight interview, Carlo Pedersoli thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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