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SYN 1071 Cruz vs Brown PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Egor Kuznetsov (ranked 1559 p4p, 2443 weight class) and Clive Hicks (ranked 59 p4p, 99 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Egor Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Clive Hicks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Hicks takes a swing at Kuznetsov's ribcage but misses.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Deathsquad that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kuznetsov punishes Hicks's body with a nice straight punch.
Hicks defending well as Kuznetsov loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov slips under a jab from Hicks.
Nice uppercut there from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kuznetsov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
The fighters circling - Kuznetsov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kuznetsov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Kuznetsov lands with a straight right. Hicks didn't see that one coming.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
letting Kuznetsov counter with a right hand.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
Kuznetsov tries to keep at a distance but Hicks has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hicks goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kuznetsov prevents it.
Hicks keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kuznetsov's efforts to push away.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hicks.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Kuznetsov prevents a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks is trying to maintain a safe position but Kuznetsov gets an underhook and turns Hicks into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hicks keeps control of Kuznetsov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hicks wants to stall.
Hicks tries to work over Kuznetsov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hicks scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuznetsov finds it's way round the side to connect with Hicks's head.
Hicks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kuznetsov.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hicks catches Kuznetsov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks pushes Kuznetsov up against the cage in a clinch.
Kuznetsov wants to break free but Hicks has control.
A right hook to the body lands for Hicks.
Kuznetsov can't break the clinch.
Hicks tries to score a body lock takedown but Kuznetsov shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hicks won't allow it.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hicks takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kuznetsov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Kuznetsov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
It looked like Kuznetsov was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hicks.
Hicks slips under a jab.
Egor Kuznetsov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Hicks finds it's way through Kuznetsov's defenses.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks takes one on the button.
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to clinch up but Kuznetsov keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov connects with a crisp jab.
Hicks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks tries to clinch there but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kuznetsov slips a jab from Hicks.
Hicks checks a low kick from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws a body punch but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Egor Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Kuznetsov defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Hicks wants to counter the offense by Kuznetsov and move into the clinch position.
Kuznetsov is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hicks avoids the body shot from Kuznetsov.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Egor Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Egor Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks throws the left hand but Kuznetsov avoids the punch easily.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Kuznetsov sets himself, and Hicks steps forward looking for the clinch! Kuznetsov avoids it this time.
Hicks is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a body punch but Hicks moves out of range.
Kuznetsov moves out of range as Hicks strikes.
A left and a right from Kuznetsov both land. Nice combination.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks slips a straight right by Kuznetsov.
Hicks fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuznetsov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hicks.
Hicks changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks gets a double leg takedown into Kuznetsov's guard.
Hicks must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Hicks working some strikes from top position.
Kuznetsov is looking to stand up but Hicks isn't so interested in that idea.
Kuznetsov is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hicks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kuznetsov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Hicks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Kuznetsov throws a hook but Hicks blocks it.
Hicks with the counter takedown but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks slips under a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov cracks Hicks with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Good shot there by Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks dodges the punch combination from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kuznetsov.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuznetsov is just out of range.
A jab from Hicks does it's job there.
Hicks lands a nice hook to Kuznetsov's body. Kuznetsov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook.
Kuznetsov throws out a loose jab but Hicks uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Some wild striking there from Kuznetsov.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Kuznetsov throws a looping overhand right but Hicks ducks down to avoid it.
Hicks misses with a shot to the body
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hicks feints the counter takedown.
Kuznetsov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuznetsov looks to land a left hand but Hicks moved out of range nicely.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks slips under a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov misses with a hook. Hicks ducked under it nicely.
Kuznetsov throws the left hand but Hicks avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Kuznetsov. Those never looked like landing.
Kuznetsov is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hicks clinches up against the cage.
Kuznetsov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hicks rushes Kuznetsov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Hicks lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hicks struggles to land a body shot inside as Kuznetsov controls his hands.
Hicks doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kuznetsov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kuznetsov blocks a body shot from Hicks.
Hicks has Kuznetsov pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Hicks pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Kuznetsov tumbling to the mat - Hicks dives into Kuznetsov's guard.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hicks with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Egor Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a nice shot that snaps Hicks's head back.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks misses with a wild body shot.
Hicks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Hicks moved out of range.
Kuznetsov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kuznetsov misses with a few strikes there.
Hicks tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hicks dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Hicks's head and hops out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks swings for the body but Kuznetsov moves out of range.
Kuznetsov with a hook.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Hicks ducks under a wild hook from Kuznetsov.
And Hicks tries to counter it with a takedown but Kuznetsov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Hicks can do to turn this around?
Hicks misses with a right hand
and Kuznetsov counters with a left and a right that stings Hicks.
Donk. Hicks catches Kuznetsov right on the button with a cross.
Kuznetsov misses with a looping right.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hicks lands a jab to Kuznetsov's midsection.
Kuznetsov slips a straight right by Hicks.
A little feinted left hand from Kuznetsov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kuznetsov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kuznetsov ducks right into an uppercut from Hicks.
Clive Hicks has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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!
Kuznetsov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hicks moves away.
Kuznetsov moves out of range of the strikes.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kuznetsov throwing a counter right hand but Hicks manages to avoid it.
Hicks on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks misses the shot to the body.
Hicks takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kuznetsov lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Hicks lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov throws a shot from downtown. Hicks moves away and avoids it.
Jab by Hicks.
Kuznetsov swings for the body but Hicks moves out of range.
Hicks closes this distance looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away.
Kuznetsov is looking to counter punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Hicks sizes up Kuznetsov with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kuznetsov connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kuznetsov.
Hicks tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hicks tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kuznetsov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Hicks throws a hook but Kuznetsov avoids it easily.
Hicks swings away with a body shot that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Hicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hicks dives in for a single leg takedown but Kuznetsov sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Egor Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egor Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clive Hicks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hicks.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kuznetsov wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hicks has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Kuznetsov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hicks.
Hicks walks into a stiff left hand from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hicks bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hicks misses with an uppercut
enabling Kuznetsov to counter with a crisp jab.
Hicks misses with an uppercut.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hicks manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Egor Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Egor Kuznetsov!
In his post fight interview, Egor Kuznetsov started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Banana Republic (ranked 1991 p4p, 3353 weight class) and Death Knell (ranked 243 p4p, 405 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Banana Republic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Death Knell!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Republic staying out of range there.
Republic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knell throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Republic fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Knell 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.
Knell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Republic moves away.
Republic swings for the body but Knell moves out of range.
Knell with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Knell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Republic throws out the jab.
Knell throws the left hand but Republic avoids the punch easily.
Republic throws a right hand that Knell ducks under and follows up with a left that Knell also avoids with ease.
Knell lands with a shot to the body.
Republic moves into range and connects with a jab.
Knell loads up on a big right hand but Republic slips the punch.
Republic throws out a powerful jab.
 It looks like Death Knell has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Knell takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Knell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Knell throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Republic throws out a loose jab but Knell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Republic throws an overhand right that lands on Knell's shoulder, as Knell tries to avoid the shot.
Republic lands with a right hand.
 Knell is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Republic ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Knell out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Banana Republic!
Banana Republic decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vlad Tepes lV (ranked 465 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 65 p4p, 212 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Armad Bates was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vlad Tepes lV!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 17 - 4, fighting out of Montreal, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Bates fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Tepes lV avoids it really well and circles away.
Tepes lV throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bates ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
The crowd cheers as Tepes lV lands an impressive looking overhand right. Bates doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Armad Bates has been cut.
Bates 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.
Tepes lV fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bates manages to avoid it.
Tepes lV lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bates is rocked!
Bates throws a hook but Tepes lV avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bates checks a leg kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Bates misses.
Bates has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Tepes lV.
A nice leg kick from Tepes lV, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tepes lV misses with a right hand
and Bates counters with a nice uppercut.
Tepes lV throws a big shot that misses.
Bates misses with an uppercut. Tepes lV saw that one coming.
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Tepes lV's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bates tries to clinch up.
Tepes lV slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tepes lV circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tepes lV throws a right hand that misses
and Bates counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tepes lV looks to throw a body kick
and Bates counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slapping leg kick lands for Tepes lV.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bates is trying hard to land a takedown here. Tepes lV sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Tepes lV swings for the body but Bates moves out of range.
Tepes lV misses with a body shot.
Tepes lV slips under a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tepes lV tries to land a body kick
enabling Bates to counter with a crisp jab.
Tepes lV misses with a looping right.
Tepes lV tries to land a front kick but Bates steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Tepes lV misses with a shot to the body
and Bates connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bates missing with a left hand there. Tepes lV was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Bates wants to clinch
and Tepes lV counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tepes lV gets in close and tags Bates with a short punch that almost sends Bates to the mat! Oh Bates is in big trouble! He turns his back on Tepes lV, trying to create some distance but Tepes lV rushes him, striking wildly and Bates goes down! The referee tackles Tepes lV into the cage to end the fight! Tepes lV is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:06 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Tepes lV!
A relieved looking Vlad Tepes lV 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 Davonte Durant (ranked 676 p4p, 1226 weight class) and Waheed Saqqaf (ranked 43 p4p, 48 weight class). Durant's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, No Bullets Fly - Sabaton. Saqqaf has chosen The Endless River - Eternal Insomnia as his entrance music. Davonte Durant has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Davonte Durant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waheed Saqqaf!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durant on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Durant avoids the head kick by Saqqaf.
Durant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Saqqaf with a nice calf kick.
Saqqaf misses with a straight left.
Durant lands with a shot to the body.
Durant looks to clinch
and Saqqaf connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saqqaf throws a leg kick which misses Durant's front leg but catches the back leg as Durant tries to avoid it.
Saqqaf punishes Durant's body with a nice straight punch.
Saqqaf fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Durant manages to avoid it.
Durant uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saqqaf.
Nice body punch from Saqqaf.
Saqqaf misses with a combination
and Durant counters with a crisp right that sends Saqqaf to the canvas! Durant follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Davonte Durant!
Davonte Durant thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Khalil Burnett (ranked 508 p4p, 1150 weight class) and Kodiyak Redd (ranked 21 p4p, 45 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Khalil Burnett!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kodiyak Redd!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut lands for Redd. That snapped Burnett's head back.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
Burnett looks to throw the jab but Redd is out of range.
Burnett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redd moves away.
Burnett gets caught napping as Redd dives in and scores a takedown. Burnett manages to retain guard.
Redd stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Burnett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Redd trying to control the position from guard on top but Burnett is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd with a flurry of punches that miss.
Burnett is adopting a defensive guard.
Redd pushes down on Burnett's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redd trying to mount his opponent but Burnett defends it.
Redd wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burnett keeps working.
Burnett wants to get back to full guard.
Burnett keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Burnett is holding on to half guard well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Burnett is not content to let Redd control the position.
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.
Redd takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Burnett is not content to let Redd control the position.
Redd throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Burnett is refusing to be controlled, as Redd sits in half guard.
Redd sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Burnett defending well though.
Burnett blocking the ground and pound attempt from Redd.
Redd not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redd is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Burnett doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Redd.
Redd is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Burnett reverses the position - he's now on top in Redd's guard.
Redd has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burnett can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Redd looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Redd is looking to sweep but instead, Burnett has passed into half guard.
Redd is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Redd works his way to full guard. Good work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Redd throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Burnett is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Redd has his foot on Burnett's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Burnett works his way back into a safe position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Redd keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Redd connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Burnett momentarily.
Redd tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Burnett was well out of range. Poor timing from Redd.
Burnett throwing a counter right hand but Redd manages to avoid it.
Burnett throws a big shot that misses.
Redd appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Redd swings for the body but Burnett moves out of range.
Redd uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burnett.
Redd goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Redd throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Redd fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Burnett manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Burnett misses the target.
Redd throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Burnett's waist but Burnett gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Redd off to one side.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Burnett.
Burnett misses with an uppercut. Redd saw that one coming.
Burnett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Redd counters with a slapping leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Redd. Burnett does a little dance to reset his feet.
Redd steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Burnett.
Redd fails to land the takedown.
Redd moves away from the strike by Burnett.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A left lands for Redd.
Redd misses with a lunging right hand
and Burnett counters with a nice uppercut.
Redd slips a straight right by Burnett.
Burnett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A telegraphed right hand from Burnett misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Redd misses.
A big left from Burnett misses.
Redd feints a counter leg kick.
Burnett misses with an uppercut.
Burnett misses with a body shot.
A big right from Burnett misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burnett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Redd.
Burnett looks to land a right hand but Redd moved out of range.
Redd fails with a takedown attempt.
Khalil Burnett has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kodiyak Redd.
Redd bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Redd throws out a counter right but Burnett avoids it with no problem.
A jab from Redd does it's job there.
Redd gets the takedown into side control.
Burnett prevents Redd from moving into mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redd lands a few punches from side control.
Burnett knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Redd on the ground.
Redd is working Burnett over with some ground and pound from side control.
Burnett wants to control but Redd postures up.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Redd working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
An elbow from Redd crashes against the mat.
Redd working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Redd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Redd landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Redd moves into full mount!
Redd throws some wild stikes that Burnett manages to avoid easily.
Burnett tries to hold on but Redd postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kodiyak Redd showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A lazy left from Burnett finds it's target.
Kodiyak Redd is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redd moves out of range of the strikes.
Burnett throws an overhand right that drops Redd like a sack of potatoes! Burnett dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khalil Burnett!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 1282 p4p, 931 weight class) and Somporn Metharom (ranked 168 p4p, 129 weight class). Metharom has chosen Porcelain - Moby as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Everett Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Somporn Metharom!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
A nice side step and Metharom releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Metharom is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Covington.
Covington ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Metharom throws a shot from downtown. Covington moves away and avoids it.
Covington keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Covington moves out of range of the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
A left lands for Metharom.
Covington scores with a crisp jab that stopped Metharom in his tracks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Metharom. Covington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Metharom misses with a hook. Covington ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Covington seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Covington is defended easily by Metharom.
Metharom throws a lazy uppercut
and Covington counters with a nice double leg into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Metharom preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Covington wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Metharom lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Covington working for a triangle but Metharom defends it easily.
Covington has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Metharom can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Metharom's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Metharom pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Covington is keeping the position for now.
Covington controls Metharom momentarily but Metharom frees himself.
Metharom stopping the sweep attempt from Covington.
Metharom looking to pass the guard.
I've been told that Metharom 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.
Covington is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Metharom trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
Metharom content to stall in guard here.
Covington keeping moving, preventing Metharom from controlling successfully.
Metharom content to stall in guard here.
Metharom trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
Metharom controlling from the top position.
Covington can't keep his opponent in guard - Metharom advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Metharom in particular looking to stall.
Covington is looking to control Metharom's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Covington avoid being mounted?
Covington is looking to improve his position.
Metharom takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Covington trying to hold on to Metharom's head to control him but Metharom postures up.
Metharom trying to mount his opponent but Covington defends it.
Metharom controlling the action here.
Covington tries to roll over but Metharom keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Covington gets back to full guard.
Covington has his foot on Metharom's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Metharom works his way back into a safe position though.
Metharom won't allow Covington to sweep him here.
Covington trying to control the position.
Metharom wants to control from the top but Covington keeps moving.
Covington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Metharom trying to control but Covington is working from the bottom.
Covington wants to sweep here but Metharom controlling him for the moment.
Covington can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Metharom controls the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Somporn Metharom dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Covington shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Metharom napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Metharom gets back to half guard.
Covington working Metharom over with strikes.
Covington is looking for a kimura but Metharom is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Covington to get the leverage.
Covington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Metharom wants to get back to full guard.
Covington is nestled in close to Metharom, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
We've been hearing that Covington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Covington sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Metharom defending well though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Metharom has one foot on Covington's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Metharom throws out a loose jab but Covington uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Covington gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Metharom cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Metharom thuds a left hand into Covington's body.
Covington uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Metharom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Covington pushes Metharom up against the cage in a clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Covington fails to land.
Covington can't find room to land a body shot as Metharom controls the action.
Covington swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Metharom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Metharom thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Covington on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Metharom throws a right hand that misses
and Covington counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Covington scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Metharom has control of Covington's left arm, preventing Covington from doing any damage.
Metharom has momentary wrist control but Covington slips an elbow through the middle.
Covington stopping the sweep attempt from Metharom.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Metharom controlling Covington's posture.
Metharom is trying to control the position but Covington postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Metharom looking to hit a scissor sweep but Covington is one step ahead there.
Covington stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Metharom swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Covington connects with a couple of short punches.
Covington trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Metharom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Covington.
Covington cracks Metharom with a solid left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Covington throwing strikes from guard but Metharom blocks nicely.
Metharom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Covington cracks Metharom with a solid left hand.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Metharom manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Metharom breaks from the clinch.
Covington ducks under a wild hook from Metharom.
Covington scores with a nice head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington punishes Metharom's body with a nice straight punch.
Covington slips under a jab from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a left hand
and Covington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Metharom!
Covington tries to score with some ground and pound. Metharom controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Metharom regains half guard.
Metharom keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Metharom moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Metharom looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Covington trying to control the position from guard on top but Metharom is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Covington postures up and lands a big shot to Metharom's brow.
Covington with a nice head shot there.
Covington lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Covington postures up in Metharom's guard and throws a big left but Metharom blocks it.
Metharom wants to sweep but no luck.
Metharom has his hands on Covington's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Metharom manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched 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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Covington.
Covington escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Covington lands a nice shot to the body.
Metharom throws a jab when Covington was well out of range.
Covington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Covington shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Metharom as he jumps to the side.
A little jabbing left from Metharom on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Covington slips under a jab from Metharom.
As Metharom tries to get set, Covington tries to push him back and clinch up but Metharom manages to avoid the attempt.
Covington slips under a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Everett Covington will probably get the nod.
That's time! Covington's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. 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.
Covington jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Metharom lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Metharom just misses with a punch to the body.
Somporn Metharom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good shot there by Metharom.
Covington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Covington misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Metharom throws out a counter right but Covington avoids it with no problem.
Covington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Metharom defends well and Covington ends up having to push Metharom into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Covington working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Covington goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Metharom blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington misses with a short punch on the inside.
Metharom manages to break the clinch.
Metharom misses with a looping left.
Metharom throws a hook to the side of Covington's head but Covington sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Metharom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Covington.
Covington keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Metharom.
Metharom avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a straight left.
Covington feinted with a counter takedown.
Covington jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Covington throws a shot from downtown. Metharom moves away and avoids it.
Covington misses with a straight right.
Metharom takes a swing at Covington's ribcage but misses.
Nice defenses there by Metharom.
Metharom looks to land a right hand but Covington moved out of range.
Covington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Metharom.
Metharom misses with a hook. Covington ducked under it nicely.
Covington looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Metharom is fending him off so far but Covington persists. Nope, Metharom circles away and we're back to standing.
Somporn Metharom is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington tries to close the distance and clinch but Metharom swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Metharom throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Covington counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Metharom!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Metharom manages to work his way to half guard, despite Covington's best efforts.
Metharom pushes Covington off looking to stand but Covington dives back in and keeps control.
Metharom has hold of Covington's hands but Covington slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Metharom is pressing down on Covington's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Everett Covington overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Covington wants to pass the guard but Metharom is keeping the position.
Covington wants to control from the top but Metharom keeps moving.
Metharom is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Covington trying to control but Metharom is working from the bottom.
Covington looking to pass the guard.
Metharom wants to sweep here but Covington controlling him for the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Covington controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Metharom pulls Covington in close to prevent any damage.
Covington looking to pass the guard.
Metharom trying to keep a closed guard but Covington is proving a slippery customer.
Metharom keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
Covington connects with a couple of short punches.
Metharom working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Covington.
Covington working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Metharom's head.
Covington is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Metharom trying to keep a closed guard but Covington is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Metharom avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Metharom holds on and takes a little breather.
Metharom controls Covington momentarily but Covington frees himself.
Covington is stalling in the full guard.
Covington throws a big elbow that misses.
Covington throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Metharom works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Covington postures up in Metharom's guard and throws a big left but Metharom blocks it.
Metharom is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Metharom has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Covington has passed into side control.
Metharom regains half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Everett Covington.
I think Covington has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Everett Covington!
After winning the bout, Everett Covington thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Winston Todd (ranked 199 p4p, 1147 weight class) and Samuel Sycek (ranked 25 p4p, 147 weight class). Todd comes to the cage accompanied by Piano Man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 45 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Winston Todd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Samuel Sycek!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sycek keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Todd.
Sycek takes a swing at Todd's ribcage but misses.
Sycek walks into a straight right hand from Todd.
Todd lands an overhand right.
Sycek misses with a takedown attempt - Todd sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Todd jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Sycek looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Todd is fending him off so far but Sycek persists. Nope, Todd circles away and we're back to standing.
Sycek forces Todd back against the cage and clinches.
Sycek manages to pull guard.
Sycek bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Todd's guard.
Todd is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sycek throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sycek is fighting to break Todd's control of his arms but Todd is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Sycek in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd seems keen to control Sycek's posture.
Sycek is looking to work some ground and pound but Todd has wrist control.
Todd is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Todd knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sycek on the ground.
Sycek with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sycek slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Sycek working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Todd preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Sycek throwing strikes from guard but Todd blocks nicely.
Sycek postures up in Todd's guard and throws a big left but Todd blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Todd keeping moving, preventing Sycek from controlling successfully.
Todd avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sycek lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Todd lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sycek is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sycek throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Todd to regain full guard.
Todd wants to hit a sweep here but Sycek passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Todd there!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd avoids a series of strikes thrown by Sycek.
Todd keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Todd manages to work a leg through to get back to half guard here. Good work there by Todd, under a barage of strikes from Sycek.
Sycek sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Sycek not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sycek controlling the action here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Todd has hold of Sycek's hands but Sycek slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Sycek throwing shots but Todd is blocking nicely.
Sycek prevents Todd from improving his position.
Sycek perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Sycek wants to control but Todd is keeping him busy.
Sycek looks to land a strike but Todd avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Sycek scoring with punches to the head and body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Samuel Sycek dominated that round.
That's time! Todd's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Todd uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sycek wants to clinch up but Todd keeps it at a distance.
Sycek has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sycek or perhaps it was just good defense by Todd, which made it look bad.
Sycek shoots for a double leg takedown but Todd sprawls well. He's pushed Sycek's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Todd swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice straight punches there by Todd. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Todd.
Sycek changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Todd tries to avoid it but Sycek manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Todd to the ground. Todd escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
As Sycek backs away, Todd returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Winston Todd has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Samuel Sycek.
Sycek takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That kick from Todd tenderised Sycek's leg. Sycek is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Todd lands a nice shot that snaps Sycek's head back.
Todd misses with a straight right.
Todd takes a swing at Sycek's ribcage but misses.
Todd with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Sycek fails with the takedown
and Todd cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sycek throws a hook but Todd avoids it easily.
Sycek clinches up against the cage.
Todd works on Sycek's body with a couple of short punches.
Come on Todd - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Todd pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Todd defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sycek.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Sycek's head but Sycek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sycek shoots and misses
and Todd connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Winston Todd is winning the standup battle so far.
Todd throws a hook to the side of Sycek's head but Sycek sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Todd is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sycek.
Sycek drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Todd is trying to control Sycek's posture but Sycek avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Todd is trying to improve his position.
Todd dodges the ground and pound from Sycek.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Todd tries to improve position but can't.
Sycek fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Sycek tries to advance to mount but can't.
Todd on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Todd tries to get out of the position.
Todd is not content to let Sycek control the position.
Sycek throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Todd works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Todd tries to get to full guard but Sycek has control of the leg.
Sycek lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Todd has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Sycek is working away from the top position though.
Todd blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sycek.
Sycek slips a nice elbow through Todd's hands, connecting with Todd's forehead.
Todd taking some punishment here, with Sycek in his half guard.
Sycek is nestled in close to Todd, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Todd wants to improve his position but Sycek is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Sycek throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Sycek thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Todd's head.
Sycek is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Todd is looking to get to half guard.
Todd in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Sycek is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Todd can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Sycek looking to finish Todd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Todd!
Sycek has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Todd's face.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sycek looking to finish Todd with some ground and pound. This is bad for Todd!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Winston Todd will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Sycek shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Todd pinned against the cage. Todd gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sycek closes the distance and pushes Todd back into the cage.
Todd scores with a shot to the side of Sycek's head.
Sycek wants a takedown but no success here.
Sycek wants the takedown. Todd is fighting it off but Sycek persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Todd's guard against the cage.
Sycek is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sycek is working Todd over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sycek throws an elbow that misses. Todd uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Sycek's guard. Nice move by Todd!
Sycek is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Todd stopping the sweep attempt from Sycek.
Sycek is adopting a defensive guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sycek trying to keep a closed guard but Todd is proving a slippery customer.
Todd is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Sycek is on top in guard.
Sycek scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sycek throwing strikes but missing.
Todd wants to sweep here but Sycek controlling him for the moment.
Todd wants to improve his position but instead Sycek has moved into half guard.
Todd avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sycek.
Sycek thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Sycek lands strikes from half guard.
Todd is looking to improve his position.
Sycek winds up and cracks Todd with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Todd wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sycek lands a nice short elbow.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Todd wants to control but Sycek is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Sycek is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sycek thows a huge punch but Todd dodges it nicely.
Sycek has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sycek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sycek connects with a nice short shot to Todd's temple.
Sycek not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sycek keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Ground and pound from Sycek.
Sycek lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sycek scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sycek working the head and body with strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sycek seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Sycek takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Sycek missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Samuel Sycek comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sycek 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Samuel Sycek!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tagnarach Kamara (ranked 37 p4p, 282 weight class) and Diego Macaco (ranked 5 p4p, 12 weight class). Kamara comes to the cage accompanied by BLIND SPOTS. Macaco has chosen Canβt Touch This as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tagnarach Kamara!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Diego Macaco!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamara feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Macacos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Macaco throws a leg kick
and Kamara counters with a perfectly timed head kick, knocking Macaco out cold! Wow, that took some serious skill and not a little luck! Kamara is taking it in his stride though, strolling around like it's no big deal. What a guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tagnarach Kamara!
Tagnarach Kamara retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Tagnarach Kamara 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryu Inhanamoto (ranked 14 p4p, 68 weight class) and Douglas Sampson (ranked 3 p4p, 10 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sampson's choice of entrance music: Sunshine (ft. Anthony Hamilton) - Twista . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Ryu Inhanamoto!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Douglas Sampson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Inhanamoto ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sampson moves away.
Sampson appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Sampson slips a straight right by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook.
A jab from Inhanamoto finds it's way through Sampson's defenses.
Sampson lands a leg kick that knocks Inhanamoto off balance momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good standup being displayed there by Sampson as he connects with a hook.
 It looks like Ryu Inhanamoto has been cut.
Sampson avoids the body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Inhanamoto counter with a right hand.
Inhanamoto scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Sampson throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Inhanamoto counters with a nice low kick that buckles Sampson's knee momentarily.
Sampson moves in looking to clinch but Inhanamoto pushes him off.
An attempted straight right counter from Inhanamoto misses the target.
Inhanamoto scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sampson doesn't seem bothered though.
Sampson throws out a loose jab but Inhanamoto uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sampson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Inhanamoto.
Sampson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Inhanamoto with a body shot.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice defenses there by Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sampson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab from Sampson misses.
Sampson thuds his right hand into Inhanamoto's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A slow jab from Sampson misses its intended target.
It looked like Inhanamoto was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Inhanamoto misses with a combination
and Sampson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Sampson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Inhanamoto looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Inhanamoto swings widly with a right hand
and Sampson counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Sampson counters with a nice uppercut.
Ryu Inhanamoto's cut is getting worse.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sampson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Inhanamoto.
Sampson cracks Inhanamoto with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Sampson has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Inhanamoto to stand back up!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sampson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Inhanamoto misses with an uppercut
and Sampson counters with a big right hand! Oh Inhanamoto is in trouble here! Sampson follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Douglas Sampson!
Douglas Sampson is the new heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Douglas Sampson thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Danny Cruz (ranked 11 p4p, 31 weight class) and Hoodoo Brown (ranked 2 p4p, 2 weight class). Cruz comes to the cage accompanied by FEEL SOMETHING. Hoodoo Brown acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danny Cruz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Hoodoo Brown!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown lands a glancing blow to the side of Cruz's head.
Cruz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cruz walks into a straight right hand from Brown.
It looks like Danny Cruz has been cut.
Cruz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Brown scores with a jab to the body.
A jab lands there for Cruz.
Cruz misses with an uppercut
and Brown counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Brown from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Brown scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Brown looking to sit in guard and control but Cruz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Brown looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brown working for a triangle but Cruz defends it easily.
Brown wants to control the position but Cruz says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown tries to roll over but Cruz keeps him under control.
Brown is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Cruz's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Cruz's back!
Brown has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Brown missing with strikes.
Brown controlling well, preventing Cruz from escaping the position.
Brown missing with punches from the back.
Brown misses with punches from the back.
Cruz fending off the submission attempt from Brown.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Brown throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Cruz hold on?
Brown lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown has the hooks in. Cruz is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Brown is looking for the choke from the back position but Cruz is controlling his hands well.
Brown lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Brown misses with punches from the back.
Brown is working the ground and pound here and the referee is taking a close look at Cruz. He must escape soon or this one will be stopped.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown wants to control but Cruz is keeping busy.
Brown is riding his opponent, not letting Cruz buck him off.
Brown missing with strikes from the back.
Well, with Brown on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Cruz is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Cruz is covering up but some of the strikes from Brown are getting through and doing damage.
Cruz trying to control the position but Brown manages to sink in the hooks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown missing with strikes.
Brown punishes Cruz with strikes from the back mount.
Cruz covering up well and avoiding damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hoodoo Brown dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Danny Cruz's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown keeps the fight on the outside.
As Cruz backs off Brown throws a huge counter combo but Cruz manages to avoid it all.
Cruz closes the distance and clinches.
Cruz lands a good knee to the midsection. Brown won't want to take too many of those.
A body shot lands from Cruz.
Cruz tries to land knees in the clinch but Brown avoids the damage to the body.
Cruz lands a nice knee to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Cruz obliges.
Cruz misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Brown.
Knees in the clinch landing for Cruz.
Brown takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cruz lands an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Cruz fails to land.
Cruz scores a nice knee 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!
Cruz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cruz misses with some punches.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Cruz lands a body punch.
Cruz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cruz lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cruz creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Danny Cruz has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A nice left hand lands by Cruz.
Brown lands with a left to the head.
Cruz blocks a body shot from Brown.
Cruz scores with a hook to the body.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cruz softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Brown is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Cruz to keep the fight standing.
Brown has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Cruz after a bit of a struggle.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown can't find room to land a body shot as Cruz controls the action.
Cruz works on Brown's body with a couple of short punches.
Brown misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brown tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cruz smiles and moves away.
Danny Cruz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hoodoo Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a takedown attempt
and Cruz counters with a crisp right hand that drops Brown! Cruz lets Brown back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Brown is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A slow jab from Cruz misses its intended target.
Brown is still on wobbly legs! Can Cruz finish him?
Brown fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Cruz throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Brown seems to have recovered his senses.
Brown slips under a jab from Cruz.
Brown catches Cruz with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Brown throws a good cross that connects.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Cruz shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Brown is backing up but Cruz catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Brown covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Cruz Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Danny Cruz!
Danny Cruz retains his bantamweight title!
Danny Cruz decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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