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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Paul (ranked 1880 p4p, 2278 weight class) and Ronan Darongo (ranked 46 p4p, 57 weight class). Darongo is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Chaos And Destruction. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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12 - 10 - 0 |
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15 - 11 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
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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 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Paul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Darongo's half guard.
Paul moves into full mount! Darongo won't be happy about that!
Paul controlling from mount.
Paul blocks Darongo's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Paul is landing with some decent strikes but Darongo is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Paul trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Darongo is in a horrible position here. Paul smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Darongo is looking to get to half guard.
Paul tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Paul trying to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo is trying desperately to improve position.
Darongo throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Darongo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darongo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Paul scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Darongo?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Darongo working to try and regain half guard.
Paul looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Darongo is bucking up trying to escape but Paul cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Paul scoring with strikes but Darongo is staying in there.
Darongo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Darongo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Paul unloading with bombs!
Paul looking to control but Darongo is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Paul postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Darongo looks a forlorn figure.
Darongo swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Darongo is wriggling around trying to escape.
Darongo flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
A nice elbow there by Paul.
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!
Paul controlling his opponent.
Paul trying to control but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo is flailing around like a fish out of water, trying to land strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Paul has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Darongo's face.
Paul connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Darongo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paul. What's that going to do exactly?
Paul wants to control the pace but Darongo is squirming around nicely.
Paul is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darongo is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Paul looking to control and managing it successfully.
Darongo throwing hammer fists to the chest of Paul. What's that going to do exactly?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darongo can't escape the position.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Darongo sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Darongo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Darongo tries to roll over but Paul keeps him under control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Paul 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.
Paul lands strikes from half guard.
Paul missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Darongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Darongo missing with punches from the bottom.
Paul winds up and cracks Darongo with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Darongo is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Paul blocks the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paul seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Darongo does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Darongo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Darongo misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Paul trying to control the pace.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul controlling the action here.
Darongo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Paul has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Paul stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Darongo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paul working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Darongo's head.
Paul tries to free his leg and advance position but Darongo is retaining full guard.
Darongo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Darongo is striking but Paul is not phased and passes to half guard.
Darongo is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Paul's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Paul's back!
Darongo throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Darongo throwing sloppy strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Darongo fails with an attempt to clinch.
Paul shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Darongo manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Paul preventing the sweep.
Paul content to stall in guard here.
Darongo lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Darongo throws a big elbow that misses.
Paul pulls Darongo in to control the position.
Paul utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo throws a strike but Paul rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Darongo is keeping the position.
Darongo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Darongo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul distracts Darongo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paul slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Darongo is striking but Paul is not phased and passes to half guard.
Paul performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Darongo missing with punches from the bottom.
Darongo punching from the bottom.
Paul blocks the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Darongo punching from the bottom.
Paul is trying to control the action in half guard but Darongo is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Darongo is pressing down on Paul's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Paul landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darongo trying to strike off his back.
Paul postures up and lands a big shot to Darongo's brow.
Darongo thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Darongo throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Darongo trying to strike off his back.
Paul preventing the sweep.
Darongo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Darongo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Paul wants to control from the top but Darongo keeps moving.
Paul controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paul circles away from the clinch attempt.
Darongo takes the fight into the clinch.
Darongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Paul has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Darongo regains guard immediately.
Darongo throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paul pushing down on Darongo's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Paul is trying to control. Darongo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Darongo missing with punches from the bottom.
John Paul overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Paul is taking a breather. Darongo says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Darongo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Paul wants to free his trapped foot but Darongo is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Darongo missing with punches from the bottom.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Paul blocks the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo missing with punches from the bottom.
Darongo wants to get back to full guard.
Paul wants to pass the guard but Darongo is defending well.
Paul works his way into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darongo is trying to get back to half guard.
Darongo is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Darongo misses with a strike from the bottom.
Darongo is not content to let Paul control the position.
Darongo tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paul wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Darongo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Paul cracks Darongo with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Darongo misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Paul wants to control but Darongo is keeping him busy.
Darongo throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Darongo tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Paul trying to control the action but Darongo is working from the bottom.
Darongo wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Paul dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Paul is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Darongo's half guard.
Darongo flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Paul is looking to advance position but Darongo won't allow it.
Darongo is staying active underneath Paul, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Darongo punching from the bottom.
Paul blocks the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo regains full guard. Nicely done.
Darongo striking off his back but it's not causing Paul any problems.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Darongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darongo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo wants to sweep but no luck.
Paul trying to control but Darongo is working from the bottom.
Paul distracts Darongo with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Paul with a nice head shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Paul landing some decent shots from guard.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Darongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul won't allow Darongo to sweep him here.
Paul is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Darongo can do to turn this around?
Darongo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Darongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Darongo striking off his back but it's not causing Paul any problems.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Darongo trying to strike off his back.
Paul 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Darongo tries to close the distance and clinch but Paul swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Paul tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Darongo's elbow.
Paul lands with a short shot to the head.
Darongo misses with the head strike.
Ronan Darongo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darongo lands a right hand.
Paul misses with a body punch.
Darongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Paul uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch on the inside from Darongo fails to land.
Paul lands with a right to the head.
Darongo blocks a body shot from Paul.
Paul tries a body shot but Darongo blocks it.
Darongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darongo.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
A head punch on the inside from Darongo fails to land.
Paul swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Paul tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Paul works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Paul trying to control the position from guard on top but Darongo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Paul preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darongo keeping moving, preventing Paul from controlling successfully.
Darongo trying to strike off his back.
Paul throwing strikes from guard but Darongo blocks nicely.
Darongo will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Darongo tries to strike from the bottom.
Darongo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Darongo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Darongo throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
John Paul is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Darongo throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Darongo trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Paul clinches with his opponent.
Darongo misses with a punch on the inside.
Darongo lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
Darongo lands a right hand that snaps the head of Paul backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paul blocking some punches.
Paul lands a left hand that snaps the head of Darongo backwards.
Darongo prevents a body shot from Paul.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Paul.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Darongo.
Darongo misses with a hook from the clinch.
Darongo pushes Paul back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like John Paul has been cut.
Darongo lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Darongo misses with a short punch on the inside.
Darongo fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Darongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Paul.
And that's the end of the fight!
John Paul showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Paul, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... John Paul!
John Paul bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Charles Bukowski (ranked 1472 p4p, 1329 weight class) and James Yarborough (ranked 174 p4p, 161 weight class). Yarborough comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Derezzed kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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30 - 18 - 2 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Powerful |
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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 23 - 22 - 0, fighting out of London, Charles Bukowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 18 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Yarborough!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bukowski shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Yarborough's guard.
Yarborough wants to get back to his feet but Bukowski passes into half guard.
Bukowski wants to free his trapped foot but Yarborough is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bukowski scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bukowski throws a strike but Yarborough avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bukowski controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bukowski missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski wants to pass the guard but Yarborough is keeping the position.
Bukowski looking to sit in guard and control but Yarborough gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
I've been told that Yarborough has been drilling his wrestling of late, which has already helped him take this fight to the mat. Let's see how much of an impact it has on the outcome of the ground game.
Bukowski is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Yarborough is controlling him.
Yarborough trying to move into half guard but instead Bukowski has managed to sweep!
Yarborough is adopting a defensive guard.
Bukowski with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Bukowski with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bukowski trying to control but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
Yarborough trying to control the position.
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Bukowski throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Yarborough trying to control the position.
Bukowski is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Bukowski with a nice head shot there.
Bukowski throwing strikes but missing.
That's four 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.
Bukowski throws a strike but Yarborough rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Yarborough stopping the sweep attempt from Bukowski.
Bukowski is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Yarborough dives into side control.
Bukowski tries to buck Yarborough off but Yarborough is having none of it.
Yarborough happy to just control the position for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bukowski is trying to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Bukowski dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Yarborough throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bukowski cracks Yarborough with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Yarborough's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bukowski under the eye.
A lazy left from Bukowski finds it's target.
Yarborough clobbers Bukowski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bukowski looks to throw the jab but Yarborough is out of range.
A left lands for Yarborough.
Bukowski cracks Yarborough with a good jab.
Yarborough looks to score with a jab to the body but Bukowski is just out of range.
Nice defenses there by Bukowski.
Bukowski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bukowski staying out of range there.
Bukowski is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yarborough's half guard.
Yarborough blocking the ground and pound attempt from Bukowski.
Yarborough is looking to improve his position.
Bukowski performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski thows a huge punch but Yarborough dodges it nicely.
Bukowski trying to control from half guard but Yarborough is working away.
Bukowski 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.
Bukowski looks to land a strike but Yarborough avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bukowski sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yarborough is trying to keep Bukowski in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bukowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Bukowski moves out of range of the strikes.
Yarborough pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bukowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Bukowski takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Bukowski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yarborough can do to turn this around?
Bukowski walks into a stiff left hand from Yarborough.
Bukowski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bukowski misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Bukowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yarborough stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bukowski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yarborough moves away.
Yarborough is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bukowski fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yarborough looks to land a left hand but Bukowski moved out of range nicely.
Bukowski walks into a jab.
Bukowski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yarborough throws an overhand right that lands on Bukowski's shoulder, as Bukowski tries to avoid the shot.
Bukowski tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Yarborough swivels and escapes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Charles Bukowski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yarborough slaps away a takedown attempt from Bukowski, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Yarborough let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Bukowski is trying hard to land a takedown here. Yarborough sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Yarborough lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Bukowski fails with a takedown attempt.
Yarborough throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
Yarborough stuns Bukowski with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yarborough slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Yarborough throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough misses with an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yarborough ducks under a wild hook from Bukowski.
Bukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Yarborough's guard.
Yarborough utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bukowski engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Yarborough blocks nicely.
Yarborough looking for a sweep. Not yet Yarborough, not yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Yarborough showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Yarborough misses with a hook.
A big right from Yarborough misses.
Yarborough throws a jab but it's blocked by Bukowski.
Yarborough throws a good cross that connects.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yarborough misses with a two punch combination.
Bukowski steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Yarborough.
Bukowski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarborough.
Bukowski ducks under a wild hook from Yarborough.
Yarborough throws a series of punches but Bukowski avoids them all with ease.
Bukowski shoots in and gets a takedown into Yarborough's guard.
Bukowski trying to control but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Bukowski slips nicely into half guard.
Bukowski not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bukowski is trying to control the action in half guard but Yarborough is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Bukowski thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Yarborough's head.
Bukowski is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses.
Bukowski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Bukowski trying to control but Yarborough is working from the bottom.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Bukowski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yarborough. Bukowski does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bukowski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yarborough misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bukowski.
Yarborough throws a jab when Bukowski was well out of range.
Yarborough throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yarborough swats away the attempt to clinch by Bukowski.
Yarborough takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Bukowski on the side of the head.
Yarborough misses with a straight right.
Bukowski misses with a wild body shot.
Yarborough connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bukowski momentarily.
Bukowski lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bukowski closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yarborough's guard.
Bukowski throwing strikes from guard but Yarborough blocks nicely.
Bukowski is in close to Yarborough's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bukowski wants to control from the top but Yarborough keeps moving.
Yarborough wants to sweep here but Bukowski controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yarborough utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bukowski content to stall in guard here.
Bukowski throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bukowski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Bukowski gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Bukowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
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!
Bukowski tries to clinch up but Yarborough circles away and keeps his distance.
No luck for Bukowski with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to James Yarborough.
I think Yarborough has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Yarborough!
A very excited looking James Yarborough made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beau Canada (ranked 1551 p4p, 1802 weight class) and Ledley King (ranked 36 p4p, 43 weight class). Beau Canada could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ledley King'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 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Beau Canada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ledley King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King takes one to the side of the head.
King defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Canada.
Canada with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling King to score with a decent uppercut.
It looks like Beau Canada has been cut.
Canada gets a clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that King has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A short left from King.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Canada controls the action.
Canada misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Canada.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
A right handed body shot lands from King.
Canada 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.
Canada lands with a right to the head.
Canada scores with a shot to the side of King's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short uppercut from Canada.
King gets through Canada's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
King tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Canada lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
King misses with a punch on the inside.
Canada tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Canada.
Canada is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Beau Canada. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Canada misses with a short punch on the inside.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Canada's elbow.
King working aggressively here.
King lands a shot to the body.
Canada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Canada blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Canada.
Canada misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from King.
King throws a head punch that misses.
Canada is trying to work for a single leg takedown but King pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Canada is trying to drag King to the mat but King just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
King is leaning against Canada and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Canada is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from King.
King digs a right hand into Canada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canada's gas tank.
Canada blocks an uppercut.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Canada throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King lands a right hand that snaps the head of Canada backwards.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canada misses with a hook from the clinch.
King lands with a right to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Canada stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Canada misses with a punch to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King blocks an uppercut.
Canada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Canada misses with a punch to the body.
King throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Canadas head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Canada blocks an uppercut.
King scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Canada lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
A short right from Canada.
Canada misses with the head strike.
Canada working aggressively here.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
King digs a right hand into Canada's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Canada's gas tank.
King blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Canada.
King lands a right hand.
Canada has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Canada misses with a hook to the ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
Canada swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
Canada swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
King misses with the head strike.
Canada misses with the head strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Canada creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Canada blocking some punches.
Canada tries for a takedown but King manages to get underhooks.
Canada drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A head punch on the inside from Canada fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ledley King will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Beau Canada's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Canada sprawling to the canvas! Canada rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
King connects with the punch.
Canada digs a good hook to King's body.
Canada jabs King right on the nose. King blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Canada takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Canada connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
King cracks Canada with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. King has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Canada to stand back up!
 Canada is rocked!
Canada is holding his hands too far apart here. King throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Canada is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ledley King!
A very excited looking Ledley King rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Akutagawa (ranked 1137 p4p, 931 weight class) and Donner Keil (ranked 161 p4p, 129 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ryu Akutagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Donner Keil!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akutagawa throws a jab when Keil was well out of range.
Keil throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
An attempted straight right counter from Akutagawa misses the target.
No joy there for Akutagawa, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Keil throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akutagawa.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A slow jab from Akutagawa misses its intended target.
Keil moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Akutagawa is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Keil misses with a looping right.
Akutagawa misses with a looping left.
Keil misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Akutagawa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Keil is able to avoid easily.
Akutagawa misses with an uppercut.
Keil scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akutagawa in his tracks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Akutagawa throws a head kick that misses.
Keil throws a hook to the side of Akutagawa's head but Akutagawa sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Keil lands with a shot to the body.
Akutagawa takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Akutagawa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akutagawa slips under a jab from Keil.
Keil defending well as Akutagawa loads up on a big left hand.
Akutagawa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Akutagawa throws a leg kick but Keil sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Keil lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Keil connects with the punch.
Keil lands with a nice body punch.
Keil misses with a body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Akutagawa. Those never looked like landing.
Donner Keil seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Akutagawa lands a glancing blow to the side of Keil's head.
Akutagawa fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Akutagawa fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Akutagawa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Keil misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akutagawa is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Keil.
Akutagawa ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
An attempted straight right counter from Akutagawa misses the target.
Akutagawa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Keil moves away from the strike by Akutagawa.
Crunch! Akutagawa slams his shin into Keil's torso.
Akutagawa misses with a combination
and Keil counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Akutagawa misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A chopping leg kick lands by Akutagawa.
Danga de danga de dang - Keil scores with a four punch combination!
Keil takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
 It looks like Donner Keil has been cut.
Akutagawa slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Akutagawa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A solid leg kick lands there for Keil.
Keil checks a leg kick.
Akutagawa misses with a hook.
Good exchange - Keil coming out on top.
Akutagawa throws a hook to the side of Keil's head but Keil sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Keil. Akutagawa does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akutagawa looks to throw the jab but Keil is out of range.
Keil lands a body shot.
Akutagawa lands a left and a right that send Keil crashing to the mat, dazed. Akutagawa thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Keil is rocked!
Keil is looking to slow Akutagawa down with leg kicks.
Akutagawa connects with a superb combination that knocks Keil out cold! The referee charges across the mat and tackles Akutagawa before he can land any more shots to the unconscious Keil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ryu Akutagawa!
A relieved looking Ryu Akutagawa 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 Jeremy Cross (ranked 1065 p4p, 585 weight class) and Mandlenkosi Thulani (ranked 21 p4p, 44 weight class). Cross kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Folk Metal. Thulani has chosen Zara - Sojaboy as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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28 - 11 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mandlenkosi Thulani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Nice defenses there by Thulani.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Thulani.
A jab from Thulani misses.
A little feinted left hand from Cross on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Cross keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Cross misses the target.
Cross slips under a jab.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Thulani counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Thulani looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
Cross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Thulani throws a looping overhand right but Cross ducks down to avoid it.
Thulani throws a hook to the side of Cross's head but Cross sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thulani misses with a hook to the body
and Thulani takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Thulani on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily.
Cross finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross scores with a punch to the head.
Cross fails to land with a series of punches.
Thulani throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Cross counters with a nice right hand that sends Thulani toppling to the canvas! Thulani scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Cross finish him?!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Thulani looks to land a right hand but Cross moved out of range.
Cross misses the shot to the body.
Thulani slips a jab from Cross.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross tests Thulani's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cross pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The fighters circling - Thulani throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani.
Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross lands a glancing blow to the side of Thulani's head.
Thulani jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cross throwing a counter right hand but Thulani manages to avoid it.
Cross lands a big right hand that sends Thulani crashing to the mat! Cross stays standing though and waves Thulani back to his feet!
Thulani is rocked!
Cross is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Thulani.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani.
Thulani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cross drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Thulani displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cross throws out the jab.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani.
Thulani throws a shot from downtown. Cross moves away and avoids it.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Thulani misses with a straight right.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cross waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Thulani.
Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Cross staying out of range there.
Thulani keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cross throws a looping overhand right but Thulani ducks down to avoid it.
Thulani moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A swing and a miss from Cross.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Thulani throws an overhand right that lands on Cross's shoulder, as Cross tries to avoid the shot.
Thulani moves away from the strike by Cross.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross's corner calls for a 1-2. Cross obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Cross blocks a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani misses with a double jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thulani throws a big shot that misses.
Cross misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely.
Cross jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A combination from Thulani does no damage.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Thulani counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Cross takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Cross throws an overhand right that lands on Thulani's shoulder, as Thulani tries to avoid the shot.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Thulani is out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cross misses with a hook. Thulani ducked under it nicely.
Thulani looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Cross takes a shot to the body in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jeremy Cross dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Cross misses with a low kick.
A big left from Cross misses.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Thulani bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Cross's head.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Thulani might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Cross has got the better of the exchanges.
Thulani displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross throws a jab but it's blocked by Thulani.
Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Thulani might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Thulani fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cross throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily.
Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thulani connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cross's hands.
Thulani slips a jab from Cross.
Thulani throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Thulani misses with a hook.
Cross pivots, looking for a leg kick but Thulani is out of range and Cross settles back down.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Thulani counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Thulani moves out of range as Cross throws a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thulani keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut.
Thulani lands the left hand.
A swing and a miss from Thulani.
A quick step to the side and Cross tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Cross misses with an uppercut.
Thulani digs a good body shot into Cross's ribs.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range.
Thulani staying out of range there.
Thulani lands a body shot.
Thulani swings for the body but Cross moves out of range.
Cross looks for the body kick but Thulani saw that one coming.
Cross steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Thulani.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thulani keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cross.
Cross misses with a hook
and Thulani connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross throws a hook but Thulani avoids it easily.
Cross is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thulani's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cross connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Thulani cracks Cross with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thulani showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cross.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Thulani's belly button to the back.
Thulani lands with a shot to the body.
Cross misses with an uppercut
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross misses with a hook.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thulani throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target.
Cross lands with a right hand.
Thulani ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cross moves away.
Thulani steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cross.
Thulani looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A telegraphed right hand from Thulani misses the target.
Cross swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Cross displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Thulani throws out the jab.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range.
Thulani is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Thulani takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
A slow jab from Thulani misses its intended target.
Cross throws the left hand but Thulani avoids the punch easily.
Cross swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Jeremy Cross is winning the standup battle so far.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Thulani uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thulani stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cross.
Thulani connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cross. Cross circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cross swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Thulani counters with a lovely shot to the body.
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!
Cross attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Thulani swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Thulani looks to land a left hand but Cross moved out of range nicely.
Thulani misses with a body shot
and Cross counters with a leg kick.
A low kick from Cross misses
and Thulani counters with a straight right hand.
Cross drops his hands momentarily and Thulani takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Thulani slips under a jab.
Thulani defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Thulani counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Thulani checks a leg kick nicely.
Thulani throws out a loose jab but Cross uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mandlenkosi Thulani showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Cross misses with a hook
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Thulani throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Cross counters with a slapping leg kick.
Cross swings for the body but Thulani moves out of range.
Cross uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Thulani.
Cross was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Thulani counters with a nice uppercut.
Cross smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Thulani bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cross avoids the body shot from Thulani.
Cross throws a quick counter head kick but Thulani was just out of range.
Thulani drops his hands momentarily and Cross takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross looks to land a right hand but Thulani moved out of range.
Cross lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cross tries to land a front kick but Thulani steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Thulani throws a hook but Cross avoids it easily.
Cross slips a jab from Thulani.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thulani throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Cross.
Thulani throws a lazy right hand but Cross sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Cross misses the target.
Thulani slips a straight right by Cross.
Cross takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cross changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Thulani takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Cross takes a shot right to the bread basket.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cross.
Thulani slips a straight right by Cross.
Thulani throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cross lands a jab to the nose.
Cross connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thulani ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Thulani! But no joy.
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!
Cross throws a lazy uppercut
and Thulani cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cross looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Thulani loads up on a big right hand but Cross slips the punch.
Thulani misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Good shot there by Thulani.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cross darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Cross feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Thulani sprawling to the canvas! Thulani rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Cross finish him?!
Thulani is still on wobbly legs! Can Cross finish him?
A kick lands to the mid section there for Cross.
Cross lands an uppercut, right on the button! Thulani tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jeremy Cross!
Jeremy Cross 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris John (ranked 181 p4p, 482 weight class) and Dick Niaz (ranked 23 p4p, 55 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think John might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Don't Stop Me Now. Dick Niaz acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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160
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165
27 - 15 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 21 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris John!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dick Niaz!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niaz moves out of range as John strikes.
Niaz shoots in looking for a takedown but John manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Niaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A jab from John does it's job there.
A low kick from John misses
and Niaz counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Niaz trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Niaz trying to control but John is working from the bottom.
Niaz is standing up over John. John looks to escape but Niaz dives into side control.
John is trying to get back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niaz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Niaz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. John knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
John wants to get back to his feet but Niaz drags him back down.
John bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niaz moves away.
Niaz rushes John and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
John lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
John working aggressively here.
Niaz looking to stall.
John lands a left hand that snaps the head of Niaz backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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 John uses from the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
John stands up and waves to Niaz to follow him.
Niaz shoots for a double leg takedown but John sprawls well. He's pushed Niaz's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
John throws a quick inside leg kick.
Niaz slips a jab and a cross from John.
This has been an exciting period of action!
John scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Niaz doesn't seem bothered though.
A big right from John misses.
John scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
It looks like Dick Niaz has been cut.
John looks to score with a jab to the body but Niaz is just out of range.
A big right from John misses.
Niaz closes the distance and clinches.
John throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Niazs head.
Niaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
John tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables John to keep the fight standing.
Chris John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
John taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Niaz letting John take a breather here.
The crowd are getting pretty annoyed with John for his constant stalling in the clinch and are voicing their displeasure.
John wants to break free but Niaz has control.
Niaz tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Niaz as John tries to tie him up.
John stalling against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for John.
John working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Niaz drops down looking for an ankle pick but John pulls his leg out and moves away.
Niaz dives in for a single leg takedown but John sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Niaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz ducks under a wild hook from John.
Niaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A swing and a miss from John.
John throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Niaz sees it coming and avoids it easily.
John lands with an uppercut that bounces Niaz off the cage and back into range.
John looks to land a right hand but Niaz moved out of range.
John misses with a head kick.
And Niaz tries to counter it with a takedown but John pushes his down on his head and steps out.
John throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
John fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Niaz keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from John.
John throws a predictable looking body shot
and Niaz counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
John has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Niaz is on him like a limpet, forcing John 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!
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz tries to pull guard but John won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris John dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
John pivots, looking for a leg kick but Niaz is out of range and John settles back down.
Niaz with the counter takedown but John avoids it easily.
John misses with a hook. Niaz ducked under it nicely.
Niaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but John defends it well.
John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Niaz.
Nice takedown defense from John. No joy for Niaz on that attempt.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
John chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A shot to the liver by John. Beautiful body shot.
John missing with a left hand there. Niaz was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
John throws a sloppy head kick and Niaz moves out of range easily.
John lands with a thumping leg kick.
John circles away from the clinch attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niaz feints the counter takedown.
John connects with a body shot that sends Niaz's belly button to the back.
Niaz closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming John to the mat! John manages to get full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
John uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Niaz moves out of range as John strikes.
Niaz drops down looking to force a counter takedown but John defends it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Niaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
John looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
John connects with the punch.
Niaz uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by John.
John misses the jab.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Niaz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts John as he jumps to the side.
Chris John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
John will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A big right from John misses.
Niaz clinches up against the cage.
John lands a right hand.
Niaz wants to take the fight to the mat but John manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Chris John has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Niaz.
Niaz is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Niaz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. John gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John tries to work over Niaz's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niaz wants a takedown.
Niaz tries to pull guard but John holds him up against the cage and eventually Niaz drops back down to his feet.
Chris John has scored more points in the clinch so far.
John misses with some punches.
Niaz is looking for a takedown.
John is struggling to control the position.
John dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Niaz jumps guard but John turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from John.
Come on Niaz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Niaz stalling in the clinch but John improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niaz fails to pull guard.
John tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Niaz gets control of John's arms and successfully pulls guard. Niaz will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Niaz had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. John defends it easily.
John is looking to work some ground and pound but Niaz has wrist control.
Niaz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. John doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. John manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
John gets to his feet - Niaz follows without any prompting.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Niaz.
John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
John throws a jab when Niaz was well out of range.
Niaz tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
John throws a solid leg kick but Niaz takes the impact on his shin and smiles at John.
John dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A head kick from John lands but Niaz takes it in his stride.
Niaz slips under a jab.
Nice shot lands for John.
John ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niaz ducks under a wild hook from John.
John keeps the fight on the outside.
John swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Niaz tries to clinch up but John circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris John dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dick Niaz's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
A good leg kick by John.
Niaz shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Niaz showed some decent athleticism there.
John kicks off Niaz and gets to his feet.
John takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A jab from John finds it's way through Niaz's defenses.
John lands with a good body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
John takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Niaz bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Niaz tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. John manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John takes a swing at Niaz's ribcage but misses.
Niaz has closed the distance and engaged John in a clinch.
John can't find room to land a body shot as Niaz controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niaz manages to pull guard.
John throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Niaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Niaz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Niaz looking for a guillotine here but John defends easily.
John throwing strikes from guard but Niaz blocks nicely.
Niaz looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dick Niaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
John trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Niaz is trying to control the position but John postures up.
John in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
John trying to control the position from guard on top but Niaz is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chris John overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Niaz has his foot on John's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. John works his way back into a safe position though.
Niaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
John with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
John throwing strikes but missing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
John wants to stand but Niaz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
John decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Chris John is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Niaz avoids the head kick by John.
Chris John is winning the standup battle so far.
Niaz tries to clinch but John is having none of it.
Niaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from John.
Niaz changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Niaz has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Niaz to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niaz stalling in the clinch but John improves position.
Niaz stalling.
John lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Niaz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Niaz is trying to drag John to the mat but John just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Niaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Niaz throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but John blocks it with crossed arms.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chris John showed his dominance in that final round.
Well John has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chris John!
Chris John bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jorgen Kruth (ranked 147 p4p, 193 weight class) and Suriyan Sitsongrit (ranked 18 p4p, 19 weight class). Kruth kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Black Hole Sun- Soundgarden. Suriyan Sitsongrit told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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16 - 10 - 0 |
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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 21 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jorgen Kruth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Suriyan Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kruth.
It seemed like Sitsongrit was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kruth staying out of range there.
Kruth shoots in and drives through. Sitsongrit sprawls well.
Sitsongrit looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jorgen Kruth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kruth shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Sitsongrit napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sitsongrit tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kruth working away.
Sitsongrit is trying to get back to his feet.
Kruth is looking to take a break and control but Sitsongrit is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kruth tries to move to mount but Sitsongrit blocks the move with his legs.
Sitsongrit is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruth is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Sitsongrit has escaped the position, nice work there.
Sitsongrit tries to escape but Kruth is in control.
Sitsongrit tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kruth wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Sitsongrit can't do much from the bottom here.
Kruth trying to control the action but Sitsongrit is working from the bottom.
Sitsongrit is pushing Kruth's head away, looking to escape. Kruth manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kruth wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Sitsongrit, who protects the arm well.
Sitsongrit pushes Kruth away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Kruth gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
We've been hearing good reports from Kruth's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Kruth trying to control the position but Sitsongrit is working away.
Kruth moves into full mount!
Kruth takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kruth wants to control the pace but Sitsongrit is squirming around nicely.
Kruth is working for a guillotine from mount but Sitsongrit frees his head quite easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kruth is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Sitsongrit is surviving well by controlling Kruth's body position as best he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kruth with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Kruth is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kruth!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jorgen Kruth!
Jorgen Kruth decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jarrod Beard (ranked 58 p4p, 289 weight class) and Henry Dustfinger (ranked 4 p4p, 22 weight class). Beard comes to the cage accompanied by Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins. Dustfinger comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Beard missing with a left hand there. Dustfinger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
Beard swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dustfinger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dustfinger lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Beard throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Dustfinger stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Beard 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.
Dustfinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Beard throws an overhand right that lands on Dustfinger's shoulder, as Dustfinger tries to avoid the shot.
Dustfinger swings widly with a right hand
so Beard counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Dustfinger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Beard. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Beard is looking to work some ground and pound but Dustfinger has wrist control.
Beard throwing strikes from guard but Dustfinger blocks nicely.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Beard wants to control from the top but Dustfinger keeps moving.
Dustfinger wants to stand and escape but Beard is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Beard from controlling successfully.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Beard wants to pass the guard but Dustfinger is keeping the position.
Dustfinger is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Beard.
Dustfinger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Beard.
Dustfinger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Beard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dustfinger sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Dustfinger swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Beard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Henry Dustfinger is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Beard closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Dustfinger's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dustfinger keeping moving, preventing Beard from controlling successfully.
Beard throwing strikes but missing.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Beard chips away with some ground and pound.
Dustfinger wants to get back to his feet but Beard is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Beard throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Dustfinger works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Beard working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dustfinger has momentary wrist control but Beard slips an elbow through the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beard in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Beard pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dustfinger is keeping the position for now.
Beard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dustfinger keeping full guard, as Beard tries to pass.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beard throws a big right hand that misses.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Beard postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Beard throws a big right hand that misses.
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.
Dustfinger scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dustfinger moves away.
Beard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws a jab when Beard was well out of range.
Beard changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Beard slips under a jab from Dustfinger.
Nice defenses there by Beard.
Dustfinger throws a hook but Beard avoids it easily.
Beard throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dustfinger was covering up waiting for the punch and Beard finishes the takedown easily into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beard lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Beard throws an elbow that misses. Dustfinger uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Beard's guard. Nice move by Dustfinger!
Beard is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jarrod Beard will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dustfinger, as that shot connected.
Beard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dustfinger.
Beard waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dustfinger.
Beard ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dustfinger moves away.
Dustfinger cracks Beard with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Dustfinger throws a right hand that misses
and Beard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Beard throwing shots but Dustfinger is blocking nicely.
Beard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Beard missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jarrod Beard overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard wants to control but Dustfinger is keeping him busy.
Dustfinger has hold of Beard's hands but Beard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Beard throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Dustfinger tries to kick Beard off but Beard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beard looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Dustfinger with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Beard is trying to control the action in half guard but Dustfinger is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Beard is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Beard lands with a punch from half guard.
Dustfinger looks like he's trying to stand up.
Beard wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dustfinger keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dustfinger defending well though.
Dustfinger has hold of Beard's hands but Beard slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Beard misses with a head shot. Dustfinger uses the momentum to regain guard.
Beard postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Beard 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.
Beard postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Beard tries to free his leg and advance position but Dustfinger is retaining full guard.
Beard trying to control the position from guard on top but Dustfinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beard pushing down on Dustfinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Beard is keen to just control but Dustfinger is a slippery customer.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dustfinger can do to turn this around?
Beard winds up and cracks Dustfinger with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Beard thows a huge punch but Dustfinger dodges it nicely.
Beard missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Beard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Beard thows a huge punch but Dustfinger dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dustfinger is not content to let Beard control the position.
Beard scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dustfinger blocking the ground and pound attempt from Beard.
Beard sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dustfinger defending well though.
Beard throwing shots but Dustfinger is blocking nicely.
Dustfinger is trying to stand back up but Beard is controlling him
Beard lands with a punch from half guard.
That has opened up Henry Dustfinger's cut even more.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dustfinger is looking to escape.
Beard not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarrod Beard dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Henry Dustfinger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. 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.
Beard shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Dustfinger sprawls well. Dustfinger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Beard gets slowly back to his feet.
Dustfinger takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dustfinger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Beard misses with a shot to the body
and Dustfinger counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dustfinger misses the jab.
Beard with a nice cross.
Beard looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Dustfinger is looking to escape.
Beard scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Beard not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Beard looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Dustfinger tries to kick Beard off but Beard keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Beard drops an elbow to the side of Dustfinger's head.
Beard is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Henry Dustfinger has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Beard unloads with some huge strikes here! Dustfinger is out! Beard wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jarrod Beard!
Henry Dustfinger was interviewed post fight and said 'Awww Hell!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Luuk Benjamin (ranked 16 p4p, 47 weight class) and Alphonse Fuguego (ranked 2 p4p, 5 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Luuk Benjamin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Alphonse Fuguego!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fuguego misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Benjamin.
Fuguego takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fuguego swinging wildly here.
Benjamin throws a chopping leg kick but Fuguego manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Fuguego swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice sprawl there from Benjamin as Fuguego shoots in.
Benjamin slips under a jab.
As Fuguego backs away, Benjamin returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuguego throws a shot from downtown. Benjamin moves away and avoids it.
Fuguego slips a straight right by Benjamin.
Benjamin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fuguego moves away.
Fuguego misses with a lunging right hand
and Benjamin counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuguego misses with a looping left.
Fuguego lands a nice shot that snaps Benjamin's head back.
Nice defenses there by Fuguego.
A shot to the liver by Benjamin. Beautiful body shot.
Fuguego lands a really nice looking cross but Benjamin seems unphased.
Benjamin lands a leg kick that knocks Fuguego off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fuguego.
Benjamin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Benjamin.
A solid body kick from Benjamin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuguego avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've been told by Benjamin's head coaches at Bushido Martial Arts that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Fuguego misses with a jab to the body
and Benjamin counters with a crisp one two that drops Fuguego! Benjamin thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fuguego to his feet! Fuguego is in big trouble!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Benjamin closes the distance and pushes Fuguego back into the cage.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fuguego misses with the head strike.
Benjamin lands a left hand.
Benjamin tries to throw a body punch but Fuguego avoids it by throwing Benjamin back against the cage.
Benjamin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Benjamin lands with a short shot to the head.
Benjamin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fuguego is rocked!
Fuguego tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuguego misses with the head strike.
Benjamin scores with a shot to the side of Fuguego's head.
Fuguego is still on wobbly legs! Can Benjamin finish him?
Benjamin scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Benjamin.
Fuguego stalls.
Benjamin creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Fuguego's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Fuguego drops to his knees and Benjamin pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Luuk Benjamin!
Luuk Benjamin retains his featherweight title!
A relieved looking Luuk Benjamin 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 Kurt Zweihander (ranked 7 p4p, 36 weight class) and Hawk Fleximario (ranked 1 p4p, 3 weight class). Fleximario has chosen Funkmeister as his entrance music. Hawk Fleximario has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Kurt Zweihander's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario loads up on a big right hand but Zweihander slips the punch.
Zweihander takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Fleximario throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zweihander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zweihander moves out of range of the body kick.
Zweihander misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fleximario.
Fleximario avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fleximario throws a front kick aimed at Zweihander's knee but Zweihander avoids it well.
Zweihander throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fleximario avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zweihander lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fleximario takes a step back to recover.
Fleximario misses with a looping left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zweihander fakes the leg kick and cracks Fleximario in the body.
Zweihander misses with a wild body shot.
A shot to the body from Fleximario misses
and Zweihander counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleximario fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Zweihander manages to avoid it.
Zweihander takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Fleximario misses with a wild body shot.
Fleximario 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.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleximario fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zweihander throws a counter high kick but Fleximario was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fleximario takes one to the chin there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander tries to bum rush Fleximario with a series of wild strikes but Fleximario uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Zweihander tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fleximario was well out of range. Poor timing from Zweihander.
Fleximario slips a jab from Zweihander.
Fleximario moves forwards but Zweihander connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Zweihander blocks a low kick nicely.
Zweihander throwing a counter right hand but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fleximario misses with a lunging right hand
and Zweihander counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Zweihander looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Zweihander blocks the body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario tries to clinch up but Zweihander circles away and keeps his distance.
Zweihander swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zweihander throws a sloppy head kick and Fleximario moves out of range easily.
Fleximario is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Zweihander with a body shot.
Fleximario misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Zweihander.
Zweihander swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Zweihander misses with an attempted mid kick.
Fleximario shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fleximario throws a nice outside leg kick.
Zweihander fails to land with a series of punches.
Fleximario now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zweihander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Nice defenses there by Zweihander.
Fleximario misses with an attempted mid kick.
Zweihander swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses.
Fleximario swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zweihander was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Fleximario uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Zweihander.
Zweihander lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fleximario darts in trying to clinch
and Zweihander counters with a straight right hand.
Zweihander throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Fleximario tries to counter by closing the distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Zweihander dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zweihander was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Zweihander throws a big shot that misses.
Zweihander throws a lazy uppercut
and Fleximario makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Zweihander really felt that one!
Fleximario avoids the head kick by Zweihander.
A countering left hand to the body from Fleximario misses.
Zweihander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fleximario tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zweihander was well out of range. Poor timing from Fleximario.
Zweihander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario throws a chopping leg kick but Zweihander manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Zweihander is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Zweihander misses with a left hand
and Fleximario counters with a good low kick that Zweihander was not able to check.
Zweihander throws a lazy body kick
letting Fleximario counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario lands a body shot.
Fleximario is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Zweihander rather than just go for the knockout.
Fleximario jabs Zweihander to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Fleximario misses the body punch
and Zweihander cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fleximario delivers a nice body kick.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Fleximario - that will leave a mark!
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Fleximario lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Zweihander at a distance.
A solid leg kick lands there for Fleximario.
Zweihander tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kurt Zweihander is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Fleximario throws a wild body kick that Zweihander sees coming a mile off.
Zweihander is looking to counter punch.
Fleximario misses with a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Zweihander on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fleximario is looking to slow Zweihander down with leg kicks.
Zweihander looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Zweihander pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fleximario doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Zweihander chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Fleximario can pounce on him.
Zweihander misses with a head kick.
Fleximario tries to clinch but Zweihander is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander lands a jab to Fleximario's midsection.
Fleximario takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Zweihander staying out of range there.
Zweihander misses with a kick to the body.
Zweihander lands a glancing blow to the side of Fleximario's head.
Zweihander circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zweihander misses with a kick to the body.
Fleximario now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Zweihander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zweihander is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zweihander throws a hook but Fleximario blocks it.
Fleximario clobbers Zweihander with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Kurt Zweihander has been cut.
Zweihander scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Zweihander takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zweihander slips under a jab from Fleximario.
Zweihander thinks about countering with a body kick.
Zweihander takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Fleximario misses with a body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Zweihander. Fleximario shrugs it off though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hawk Fleximario showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kurt Zweihander'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.
Zweihander jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fleximario throws a body kick that misses.
Zweihander appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fleximario throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Zweihander counters with a stiff right hand.
Fleximario swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Zweihander counter with a right hand.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Zweihander sets himself, and Fleximario steps forward looking for the clinch! Zweihander avoids it this time.
Zweihander looks to land a left hand but Fleximario moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fleximario swings for the body but Zweihander moves out of range.
Fleximario is looking to clinch.
Zweihander is looking for a counter combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Zweihander checks it.
Zweihander has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fleximario.
Fleximario lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Fleximario throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Zweihander on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Zweihander misses with a body punch
and Fleximario connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Zweihander's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Zweihander doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Zweihander throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fleximario scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Zweihander doesn't seem bothered though.
Zweihander is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Zweihander takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Fleximario throws a leg kick but Zweihander moved away.
Fleximario lands a big uppercut and Zweihander crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Zweihander looks OK. Fleximario waves Zweihander back to his feet!
Zweihander is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zweihander takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Oh Zweihander is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Zweihander takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fleximario tries to clinch up but Zweihander circles away and keeps his distance.
Fleximario throws a monster overhand right that drops Zweihander! Fleximario follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hawk Fleximario!
Hawk Fleximario is the new super heavyweight champion!
Hawk Fleximario decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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