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NYF Fight Night 32 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yargon Juuj (ranked 3413 p4p, 4832 weight class) and Jouka Ahola (ranked 403 p4p, 486 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yargon Juuj!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jouka Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Dean Styles and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Juuj. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola looks to land a combination. Juuj sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Ahola tries to close the distance and clinch but Juuj swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Juuj moves out of range as Ahola strikes.
Juuj fails to land with a series of punches.
Juuj throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola is looking to clinch.
Juuj keeps the fight on the outside.
Jouka Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ahola lands a nice shot that snaps Juuj's head back.
Ahola closes the distance and pushes Juuj back into the cage.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Juuj.
Ahola works on Juuj's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahola misses with a short punch on the inside.
Juuj is trying to break free.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola misses with an elbow strike.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Juuj.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Juuj avoids the elbow strike from Ahola, against the cage.
Juuj has had enough of the clinch but Ahola keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Juuj takes a shot to the head.
Ahola lands a left hand that snaps the head of Juuj backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Ahola fails to land.
Ahola fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Juuj is trying to force a seperation but Ahola has the dominant position.
Juuj wants to break free but Ahola has control.
Ahola swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Juuj tries to break free but Ahola pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Juuj.
Ahola lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Juuj backwards.
Juuj tries to break free but Ahola pushes him back against the cage.
Ahola missing with knees to the body.
Ahola scores with a shot to the side of Juuj's head.
Ahola throws a punch but it's blocked by Juuj.
Juuj is trying to break the clinch but Ahola is controlling him.
Juuj is trying to break the clinch but Ahola is controlling him.
Ahola keeps control of Juuj as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ahola lands a hook that snaps the head of Juuj backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
 Juuj is rocked!
Juuj blocks an uppercut.
Juuj is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Ahola misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Juuj is trying to force a seperation but Ahola has the dominant position.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Oh Juuj is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ahola lands a big right hand that drops Juuj! The killer instinct kicks in and Ahola finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Ahola!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jouka Ahola!
Jouka Ahola 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Hideyoshi Yamasaki (ranked 2328 p4p, 5770 weight class) and Dillon Russo (ranked 245 p4p, 457 weight class). Yamasaki comes into the arena with 2Pac - Only God Can Judge Me blaring out of the sound system. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dillon Russo!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamasaki cracks a nice hook into Russo's ribs.
Yamasaki lands a nice looking body shot.
Russo showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Yamasaki.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Yamasaki, as that shot connected.
Russo scores with the left hand. Yamasaki knows he should have avoided that one.
Russo fails in his attempt to clinch.
Russo takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Dillon Russo has been cut.
Russo misses with a takedown attempt
and Russo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Russo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamasaki was well out of range. Poor timing from Russo.
Russo closes the distance and pushes Yamasaki back into the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Russo swings wildly with an uppercut but Yamasaki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Russo has Yamasaki pushed against the cage.
Yamasaki trying to land knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Russo has a couple of punches blocked by Yamasaki.
A nice left hand lands by Yamasaki.
Yamasaki manages to break the clinch.
Yamasaki throws a lazy right hand but Russo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Russo on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Nice uppercut lands for Yamasaki. That snapped Russo's head back.
Yamasaki punishes Russo's body with a nice straight punch.
Yamasaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Yamasaki closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 Russo is rocked!
Russo slips a straight right by Yamasaki.
Russo is still on wobbly legs! Can Yamasaki finish him?
Yamasaki throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Russo throws a body shot but no joy.
Russo seems to have recovered his senses.
Yamasaki looks to land a combination. Russo sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Hideyoshi Yamasaki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Yamasaki digs a good body shot into Russo's ribs.
Yamasaki connects with a body shot.
Yamasaki's jab looks to have found its range, popping Russo under the eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yamasaki uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
BOOM! Yamasaki lands a beautiful left hook that drops Russo. Russo tries to recover but Yamasaki is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Russo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hideyoshi Yamasaki!
After the fight, Hideyoshi Yamasaki was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Camus Miklotov (ranked 3658 p4p, 4626 weight class) and Gilbert Silva (ranked 413 p4p, 482 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Camus Miklotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Gilbert Silva!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miklotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Silva closes the distance and clinches up with Miklotov, looking for a takedown. Silva pushes Miklotov against the cage but Miklotov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Miklotov bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Miklotov scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Silva walks into a left hand.
Miklotov throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Miklotov throws a head kick that Silva semi-blocks.
A slapping leg kick lands for Miklotov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Miklotov lands with a straight right. Silva didn't see that one coming.
Silva gets a takedown into half guard.
Miklotov is trying to escape back to his feet but Silva uses the scramble to pass into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miklotov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Miklotov, who protects the arm well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miklotov trying to remain calm as Silva controls from the top position.
Silva working away.
Miklotov is pushing Silva's head away, looking to escape. Silva manages to hold on to the position though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Miklotov!
Miklotov prevents any damage by holding on tight.
Silva avoids the attempt from Miklotov to control.
Silva controlling the position easily from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miklotov tries to improve his position but instead Silva has taken his back!
Miklotov showing good submission defense here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Silva tightening his grip on Miklotov, looking for the choke.
Miklotov tries to escape but Silva has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Miklotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miklotov wants to control his opponent's hands but Silva gets his hands free.
Miklotov is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Miklotov defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Miklotov is really stuck here.
Miklotov wants to get back to his feet.
Miklotov looking to control the position.
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 Camus Miklotov will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Silva shoots in looking for a takedown but Miklotov manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Silva's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Miklotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Miklotov to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from Miklotov lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Miklotov fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Miklotov throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Silva.
Silva changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Miklotov looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silva wants to control but Miklotov is keeping him busy.
Miklotov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silva can do to turn this around?
Miklotov is trying to get back to his feet.
Miklotov tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Silva wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Miklotov is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to control but Miklotov is keeping him busy.
Silva thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Miklotov is looking for a sweep.
Silva working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
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.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Miklotov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Miklotov tries to buck Silva off but Silva is having none of it.
Silva tries to move into full mount but can't pass Miklotov's legs.
Miklotov wants to control but Silva postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva wants to lay and pray for a moment but Miklotov keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Miklotov connects with an inside leg kick.
A solid body kick from Miklotov.
Miklotov connects with a body shot.
Miklotov tries to sprawl but Silva drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Silva performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Miklotov wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Well, if Silva 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.
Gilbert Silva has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miklotov wants to improve his position but Silva is controlling well.
Miklotov gets full guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Camus Miklotov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Miklotov finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
A nice combination there by Miklotov.
Silva with a poor takedown
and Miklotov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A solid body kick from Miklotov.
Miklotov fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Miklotov's jab looks to have found its range, popping Silva under the eye.
Both fighters circling a little - Miklotov finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Miklotov throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Miklotov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Miklotov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Gilbert Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt
and Miklotov makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Camus Miklotov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbert Silva.
Silva takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Silva tries for a takedown but Miklotov circles away easily
and Miklotov counters with a low kick, right behind Silva 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miklotov connects with an inside leg kick.
Miklotov thuds his shin into the meat of Silva's side.
Miklotov scores with a jab to the body.
Miklotov jabs Silva to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Miklotov scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Silva fails with the takedown
and Miklotov makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Miklotov scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Silva doesn't seem bothered though.
Silva takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Silva takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Miklotov throws a nice inside leg kick.
Miklotov changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Camus Miklotov is winning the standup battle so far.
Miklotov lands with a thumping leg kick.
Silva takes one on the button.
Miklotov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Camus Miklotov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Silva crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Miklotov - the referee stops the clock and Silva gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Miklotov. Silva manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Miklotov counter with a right hand.
Miklotov works Silva's body with a nice hook.
Miklotov plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
A slapping leg kick lands for Miklotov.
Miklotov throws a nice head kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Miklotov. Miklotov obviously looking to wear him down.
A chopping leg kick lands by Miklotov.
Silva shoots and misses
and Miklotov counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
That kick from Miklotov tenderised Silva's leg. Silva is trying to keep his angry face on.
Miklotov throws a head kick that half lands.
Silva takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Miklotov delivers a nice body kick.
Silva has his takedown stuffed
and Miklotov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silva is rocked!
Miklotov lands a brutal head kick. Silva looks out on his feet and Miklotov throws more strikes until the ref is forced to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Kick and Punches). Camus Miklotov!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bo Brands (ranked 3553 p4p, 4095 weight class) and Bob Probert (ranked 382 p4p, 422 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bo Brands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Probert!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brands gets the takedown into side control.
Probert gets back to half guard.
Brands is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Probert defends it well.
Probert actively working from the bottom here.
Probert makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Probert.
Brands scoring with some ground and pound.
Probert had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Brands defends it easily.
Brands stands up and waves to Probert to follow him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert gets a takedown into half guard.
Brands pushes Probert off but Probert dives into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Brands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Probert tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Probert has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brands is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Brands looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Brands is looking to control Probert's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Brands avoid being mounted?
Brands wants to improve his position but Probert is controlling well.
Brands might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Brands is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Probert pulls his head out easily.
Probert seems to be working for a kimura but Brands defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Brands trying to control but Probert postures up.
Probert is working for a kimura but Brands is defending it quite comfortably.
Brands is trying to control but can't.
Brands is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Probert is looking for a kimura here.
Probert takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brands looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brands is not content to let Probert control the position.
Probert is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brands has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brands is pressing down on Probert's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Brands looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Probert has picked Brands up and slammed him! Brands can't keep hold of the triangle and Probert manages to pass to side control!
Brands trying his best to control but Probert has mounted him.
Brands keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Brands is trying to reverse the position but instead Probert has taken his back - oops!
Probert throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Probert keeps control of the position as Brands tries to break free.
Probert seems to be going for a rear naked choke. He has an arm under Brands's chin but Brands turns very nicely into Probert's guard. Good BJJ skills being displayed there by Brands.
Brands trying to control the position from guard on top but Probert is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Probert is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Probert can't keep his opponent in guard - Brands advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Brands is looking for a kimura here.
Brands is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Brands passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Probert!
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 Bo Brands will probably get the nod.
That's time! Brands's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Brands closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Brands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Probert can do to turn this around?
Brands is actively looking for submissions here but good counter grappling here from Probert as he works his way to full guard.
Probert keeping full guard, as Brands tries to pass.
Brands won't allow Probert to sweep him here.
Probert managing to control the position.
Brands gets to his feet. Probert looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Probert misses with a double jab
and Brands counters by clinching up.
Probert pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Probert feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Probert is proving a slippery customer.
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brands controlling the position.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Probert from controlling successfully.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Brands holds on and takes a little breather.
Bo Brands overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Probert trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Probert postures up.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.
Brands is controlling Probert's posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Probert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brands on his heels. He'll look to pass Brands's guard now, I'm sure.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Probert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probert has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Probert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Probert not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Probert pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Brands is keeping the position for now.
Brands looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Probert can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brands is controlling Probert's posture.
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brands is adopting a defensive guard.
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert throws a big elbow that misses.
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 Bo Brands will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Probert shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Probert showed some decent athleticism there.
Brands is defending against the submission attempts here by Probert.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Brands gets full guard.
Brands is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Brands trying to keep a closed guard but Probert is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brands looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Brands is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Probert defends well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Probert 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.
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Probert drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Probert jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Brands had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Probert defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Brands escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Probert gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Probert trying to control the position from guard on top but Brands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brands has his hands on Probert's head, controlling the position.
Brands working a defensive guard here.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Brands keeping moving, preventing Probert from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Probert manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Brands on his heels. He'll look to pass Brands's guard now, I'm sure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brands is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.
Brands thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Probert got a little sloppy there for a moment and Brands has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Probert has managed to get both his arms back between Brands's legs - danger averted.
Probert wants to control from the top but Brands keeps moving.
Probert throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Brands throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Brands keeping full guard, as Probert tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Brands looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Probert stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brands swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Brands not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Probert trying to control but Brands is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Probert throws a head kick that half lands.
Bob Probert has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Probert dives in and scores a takedown into Brands's guard.
Brands has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Probert has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bo Brands showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Brands 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 John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bo Brands!
A relieved looking Bo Brands thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Burton (ranked 2349 p4p, 3869 weight class) and Garon Knightley (ranked 204 p4p, 302 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Burton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Garon Knightley!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, John Kavanagh and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burton lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Knightley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Knightley ducks under a wild hook from Burton.
Burton has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Final Mile in the buildup to the fight.
Knightley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Burton.
Knightley throws a right hand that Burton ducks under and follows up with a left that Burton also avoids with ease.
Knightley lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Burton backs up against the cage.
Burton misses with a left hand
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Knightley smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Burton lands a nice shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Knightley misses with a combination
and Burton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Burton. Beautiful body shot.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knightley throws a series of punches but Burton avoids them all with ease.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Burton throws a body shot but no joy.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Burton swings for the body but Knightley moves out of range.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Burton.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Burton, as that shot connected.
Burton misses the body punch
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
An inside leg kick lands from Knightley.
Knightley slips a jab and a cross from Burton.
Burton throws a series of punches but Knightley moves out of range.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burton digs a good body shot into Knightley's ribs.
Danga de danga de dang - Knightley scores with a four punch combination!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton lands a nice hook to Knightley's body. Knightley takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knightley defending well as Burton loads up on a big left hand.
Knightley swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Burton swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A combination from Burton does no damage.
Burton is looking to wear down Knightley with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Knightley needs to keep his hands up - Burton had a free shot at his head there.
Burton scores with a three punch combo!
Knightley is rocked!
Burton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Knightley.
Knightley is still on wobbly legs! Can Burton finish him?
Knightley tries a low kick but Burton avoids it.
Knightley seems to have recovered his senses.
Burton throws a combination that misses
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton defending well as Knightley loads up on a big left hand.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Burton.
Burton swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Knightley to counter with a crisp jab.
Burton misses with a wild combination.
Knightley takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton throws a right hand that Knightley ducks under and follows up with a left that Knightley also avoids with ease.
Daniel Burton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a double jab.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
Burton swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Knightley counters with a three punch combo that has Burton backing up. Burton nods at Knightley to acknowledge the strikes.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Burton looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Knightley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Knightley thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Burton if he has to take too many more of those.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
Burton misses with an uppercut. Knightley saw that one coming.
A left and a right from Burton both land. Nice combination.
Knightley looks to throw the jab but Burton is out of range.
Burton scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Knightley keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Burton dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Knightley slips a jab from Burton.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Knightley might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Burton has got the better of the exchanges.
Knightley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A jab from Knightley does it's job there.
Burton misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Knightley counters with a left and a right that stings Burton.
Burton misses with a body punch
and Knightley cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knightley scores with a one two! Burton had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Burton lands a nice looking body shot.
Burton swings widly with a right hand
and Knightley counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Burton blocks a head kick by Knightley.
Knightley throws a jab when Burton was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burton lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Knightley with a hook.
Daniel Burton is winning the standup battle so far.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton misses with the combination.
Burton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
A nice side step and Knightley releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burton throws a combination that misses
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton misses with a hook. Knightley ducked under it nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knightley! But no joy.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Danga de danga de dang - Knightley scores with a four punch combination!
Burton misses with a jab to the body
letting Knightley counter with a right hand.
Knightley has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Burton takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Burton throws a shot from downtown. Knightley moves away and avoids it.
Knightley takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Knightley avoids a punch combination nicely.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knightley throws a counter combo.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Knightley.
Knightley throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Knightley just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Burton will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Knightley throws a half hearted mid kick.
Burton is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Knightley looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Burton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Burton looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Burton throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Knightley counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Burton misses with a body shot.
Knightley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Knightley lands a lovely overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Burton moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Knightley pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Burton bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
A lazy left from Knightley finds it's target.
Burton throws a body punch but Knightley moves out of range.
Burton throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
No joy there for Burton, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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 Daniel Burton will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Burton throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Knightley on the side of the head.
Burton throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Knightley keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Burton.
Burton looks to score with a jab to the body but Knightley is just out of range.
Knightley is looking for the big counter here.
Burton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Knightley.
A right-left combo lands from Burton.
Knightley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Burton ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knightley moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Burton. Knightley does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knightley.
A jab from Knightley misses.
Burton throws a nice looking combination but Knightley bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Burton.
Knightley throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burton.
Daniel Burton is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A big right from Knightley misses.
Burton pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Burton lands with a right hand.
Burton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Knightley can do to turn this around?
A right-left combo lands from Knightley.
Knightley dodges the punch combination from Burton.
Knightley unleashes a big counter combination but Burton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Burton dodges the punch combination from Knightley.
Burton appears to be looking for a big counter.
Some wild striking there from Burton.
Knightley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knightley bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Burton's head backwards.
Burton misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Burton stuns Knightley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Burton throws a poor cross that misses
and Knightley counters with a nice uppercut.
Nice uppercut lands for Knightley. That snapped Burton's head back.
Burton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knightley manages to avoid it.
A big left from Knightley misses.
Burton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knightley! But no joy.
Knightley avoids the body shot from Burton.
Knightley throws a big counter head kick but Burton avoids it with no problem.
Knightley ducks right into an uppercut from Burton.
Burton misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Knightley lands with a slapping head kick.
Knightley scores with a jab. Burton acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Knightley tries to land a front kick but Burton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Knightley looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Burton falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knightley counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Burton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sloppy strikes from Knightley. Those never looked like landing.
Knightley showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Burton.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burton throws a jab but it's blocked by Knightley.
Burton throws a series of punches but Knightley avoids them all with ease.
Knightley misses with a straight left.
Knightley shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Burton eats them both and turns towards Knightley to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Burton takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Knightley lands a head shot.
A jab from Burton misses.
Burton misses with a double jab
and Knightley counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Burton fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Burton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knightley steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Garon Knightley.
Well Burton 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniel Burton!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Francesco Garrone (ranked 1467 p4p, 3335 weight class) and Zeke Hester (ranked 170 p4p, 336 weight class). Francesco Garrone had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 157.2lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. 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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164
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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 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Francesco Garrone!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zeke Hester!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrone takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hester moves into the clinch.
Garrone avoids a wild elbow strike from Hester.
Hester lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Francesco Garrone has been cut.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Garrone is trying to break free.
Garrone blocks an elbow strike.
Hester keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Garrone's efforts to push away.
Garrone dodges an elbow strike from Hester.
Hester throws an elbow that misses.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrone's defenses.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Garrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hester smiles and moves away.
Hester closes the distance and clinches.
Garrone tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hester smiles and moves away.
Hester fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garrone, pushing him back against the cage.
Garrone has been working on his balance at California Top Team, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Hester.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrone's defenses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hester just misses with a elbow thrown towards Garrone's brow.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hester gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hester looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Hester lands an elbow inside.
Francesco Garrone's cut is getting worse.
Nice elbow from Hester.
Garrone takes an elbow to the temple.
Hester lands a nice elbow.
Francesco Garrone's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Hester pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Hester creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Garrone's defenses.
Jeez, Francesco Garrone's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Francesco Garrone's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Zeke Hester!
A victorious Zeke Hester thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Michael Dawson (ranked 1056 p4p, 1975 weight class) and Callum McCewen (ranked 123 p4p, 210 weight class). McCewen has chosen Highway to Hell - AC/DC as his entrance music. Michael Dawson 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Dawson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Callum McCewen!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCewen throws a big shot that misses.
Dawson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from McCewen.
McCewen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dawson.
McCewen throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCewen takes a swing at Dawson's ribcage but misses.
Dawson appears to be looking for a big counter.
McCewen misses the shot to the body.
A lazy left from Dawson finds it's target.
Dawson misses with a wild body shot.
Dawson scores with a head kick.
McCewen takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
McCewen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
McCewen blocks the body kick.
McCewen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've been told by Dawson's head coaches at California Top Team that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCewen lands a lovely overhand right.
It looks like Michael Dawson has been cut.
McCewen moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCewen is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dawson is defending well for now.
McCewen missing with knees to the body.
McCewen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCewen is looking to break free of the clinch but Dawson has double underhooks.
We've been informed that McCewen has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Dawson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dawson lands a knee to the body.
Dawson leaning against his opponent.
McCewen unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dawson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Dawson takes a knee right on the jaw!
Dawson lands a shoulder strike.
McCewen scores with a shoulder strike.
McCewen displaying some good clinch control by pressing Dawson up against the cage.
McCewen lands a shoulder strike.
Dawson with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
McCewen misses with the head strike.
Dawson throws a knee to the head but misses.
A knee to the head by Dawson.
It looks like Callum McCewen has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dawson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
McCewen lands a nice uppercut.
A short right from McCewen.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCewen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dawson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dawson lands a knee to the head.
Dawson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Dawson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCewen.
Dawson misses with a knee strike.
Dawson looking to throw knees to the head but McCewen is blocking nicely.
McCewen tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dawson avoids it.
McCewen scores a nice knee to the body.
Dawson working aggressively here.
McCewen trying to land knees to the body.
McCewen misses with a knee strike.
Dawson blocking some punches.
Still in the clinch, McCewen scores with a nice short uppercut.
McCewen tries a body shot but Dawson blocks it.
McCewen looking to stall.
Dawson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McCewen blocks it with crossed arms.
McCewen lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCewen lands a right hand.
McCewen breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dawson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCewen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dawson.
Dawson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McCewen.
A telegraphed right hand from McCewen misses the target.
McCewen scores with a punch to the head.
McCewen blocks a low kick nicely.
McCewen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dawson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
McCewen fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCewen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circle momentarily. McCewen darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
McCewen throws out a loose jab but Dawson uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCewen lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dawson is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Crack! McCewen connects with the perfect overhand right and Dawson falls face first to the canvas. Timbeeeeeeeer! Beautiful knockout for McCewen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Callum McCewen!
Callum McCewen was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Money Pacman (ranked 2280 p4p, 1434 weight class) and Benjamin Harris (ranked 171 p4p, 114 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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144
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Solid boxing
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Money Pacman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Benjamin Harris!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harris closes the distance and clinches.
Harris is trying to drag Pacman to the mat but Pacman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pacman wants to get back to striking at distance but Harris won't allow it.
Harris breaks from the clinch.
Money Pacman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harris fails with the takedown.
Harris keeps the fight on the outside.
Pacman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Harris scores with a jab to the body.
Pacman showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harris.
Harris scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Money Pacman has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Harris closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Pacman quickly recovers to half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Harris is looking for a kimura here.
Pacman makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harris takes the fight into the clinch.
Harris has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Pacman is trying to keep an underhook but Harris manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Pacman missing with punches from the bottom.
Harris looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pacman is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pacman is controlling Harris's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Pacman is trying to stand back up but Harris is controlling him
Harris throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pacman looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Pacman looks to throw the jab but Harris is out of range.
Pacman lands with a hook. Harris tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pacman displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Harris.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Harris.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pacman lands a glancing blow to the side of Harris's head.
Harris on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Harris walks into a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pacman pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacman gets caught napping as Harris dives in and scores a takedown. Pacman manages to retain guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Pacman manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Pacman is looking to break free of the clinch but Harris has double underhooks.
Pacman prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris presses Pacman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Harris pushes Pacman back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Harris tries for a takedown but Pacman manages to get underhooks.
Pacman is trying to push Harris away but Harris has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Harris has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Pacman uses from the top position.
Harris is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Pacman is controlling him.
Pacman throwing strikes from guard but Harris blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pacman would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Harris has his foot on Pacman's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pacman works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pacman throws a strike but Harris rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pacman looking for a sweep. Not yet Pacman, not yet.
Pacman keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Pacman knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Harris on the ground.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet but Harris is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Harris trying to control the position from guard on top but Pacman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Benjamin Harris will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Money Pacman's cut.
That's time! Pacman's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Harris shoots in but Pacman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Harris shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Harris walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harris throws a nice outside leg kick.
Harris has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Pacman moves into range and connects with a jab.
Harris throws a head kick that misses.
Harris shoots in but no luck this time.
Harris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pacman.
Pacman swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Harris digs a good hook to Pacman's body.
Benjamin Harris is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Harris.
Harris shoots in but Pacman avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pacman is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Harris gets a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman tries to break the clinch but Harris is controlling the position.
Pacman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Harris.
Harris breaks the clinch.
Pacman misses with a double jab.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Harris.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Harris.
Pacman prevents the takedown attempt.
Harris wants a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris misses with a hook from the clinch.
Harris keeps control of Pacman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Pacman is trying to break free.
Harris keeps control of Pacman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Harris manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Harris is controlling Pacman's posture.
Harris lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Pacman has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Harris is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Pacman scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Pacman.
Money Pacman is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Harris has a takedown stuffed.
Pacman misses with an uppercut.
A jab from Pacman misses.
Harris dives in for a single leg takedown but Pacman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harris is trying hard to land a takedown here. Pacman sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Pacman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pacman fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Pacman looks to land a right hand but Harris moved out of range.
Harris has managed to clinch.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacman after a bit of a struggle.
Harris taking a breather.
Pacman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Pacman tries to circle away but Harris has him pinned against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris fails to pull guard.
Harris manages to break the clinch.
No luck for Harris with that takedown attempt.
Harris tries for a takedown but Pacman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Harris misses with the combination.
Pacman throws a jab but it's blocked by Harris.
Harris keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Harris. Pacman does a little dance to reset his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Harris.
Pacman scores with a decent looking hook.
Harris slips a jab from Pacman.
Pacman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Harris looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Money Pacman dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Money Pacman's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Pacman misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Harris counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Pacman misses with a hook. Harris ducked under it nicely.
Harris shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pacman as he jumps to the side.
Nice defenses there by Harris.
Harris throws a counter combo.
Harris shoots in looking for a takedown but Pacman manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Harris's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Pacman misses with a looping left.
Harris is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Harris misses with an attempted mid kick.
Harris fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pacman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Money Pacman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Benjamin Harris.
Harris has closed the distance and engaged Pacman in a clinch.
Harris's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pacman stuns Harris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Harris swings for the body but Pacman moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Pacman darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Pacman scores with a jab.
Harris gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pacman wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pacman is trying to break the clinch but Harris has him pressed against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Harris.
Pacman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Pacman wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Harris is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Harris can't get the takedown.
Harris lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A left hand lands to the body for Harris.
Harris goes for a takedown attempt but Pacman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Harris moves away from the strike by Pacman.
Harris tries for a takedown but Pacman sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Harris takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A nice inside leg kick there by Harris. That's going to slow Pacman down.
Harris is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Pacman rather than just go for the knockout.
Pacman's corner calls for a 1-2. Pacman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pacman throws out a loose jab but Harris uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harris ducks under a wild hook from Pacman.
Pacman misses with an uppercut
and Harris counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Harris slips under a jab from Pacman.
Harris tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Pacman swivels and escapes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A big right from Pacman misses.
Harris avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Pacman keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Pacman connects with a nice looking jab.
Money Pacman is winning the standup battle so far.
Pacman tries to keep at a distance but Harris has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harris has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Pacman after a bit of a struggle.
Pacman has had enough of the clinch but Harris keeps him there for the moment.
Pacman fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harris lands a takedown into guard.
Pacman wants to stand up but Harris is controlling him.
Harris trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pacman keeping moving, preventing Harris from controlling successfully.
Harris is pushing down on Pacman's leg trying to pass to half guard. Pacman is fighting to maintain full guard but Harris has managed to sneak the leg through.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet.
Harris stalling away here and it's allowed Pacman to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Harris slips nicely into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Harris is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Pacman defends it well.
Pacman wants to get back to his feet.
Benjamin Harris has got the better of the ground game so far.
Harris wants to pass the guard but Pacman is defending well.
Harris seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Benjamin Harris.
I think Harris 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:29
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Benjamin Harris!
Benjamin Harris thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dallas Winston (ranked 913 p4p, 1398 weight class) and Lorenz Blackwater (ranked 126 p4p, 187 weight class). Blackwater has chosen A$AP Rocky - Everyday as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dallas Winston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Lorenz Blackwater!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Eddie Farnsworth and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blackwater clinches with his opponent.
Blackwater jumps into guard, dragging Winston to the mat.
Blackwater working for a triangle but Winston defends it easily.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwater.
Blackwater wants to stand but Winston is controlling the position.
Winston wants to stand but Blackwater is controlling his posture from full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston stopping the sweep attempt from Blackwater.
Blackwater manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Winston manages to get himself to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston looking for a sweep. Not yet Winston, not yet.
Blackwater advances to half guard.
Blackwater prevents Winston from improving his position.
Winston pushes Blackwater off looking to stand but Blackwater dives back in and keeps control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Winston tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Blackwater has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Winston definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Winston wants to try and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Blackwater tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Blackwater jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Winston manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Winston is not content to let Blackwater control the position.
Who's going to make the next move?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Blackwater working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Blackwater is looking to take a break and control but Winston is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blackwater is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Winston gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blackwater keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Winston tries to roll over but Blackwater keeps him under control.
Blackwater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blackwater stalling.
Winston tries to kick Blackwater off but Blackwater keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Blackwater scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Blackwater is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Winston has managed to free his arm - good work.
Blackwater is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Winston is just riding it out for now. Blackwater eventually gives up the hold.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lorenz Blackwater dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
A jab from Blackwater misses.
Blackwater walks into a left hand.
Blackwater drops his hands momentarily and Winston takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackwater circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackwater looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Blackwater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Winston momentarily.
Blackwater has taken the fight to the clinch.
Winston has had enough of the clinch but Blackwater keeps him there for the moment.
Winston breaks from the clinch.
Blackwater clinches up against the cage.
Blackwater lands a left hand.
Blackwater tries to score a body lock takedown but Winston shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Winston is trying to break free.
Blackwater prevents Winston from breaking the clinch.
Blackwater tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Winston just stands there and leans against the cage.
Winston is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Winston can't break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winston wants to get back to striking at distance but Blackwater won't allow it.
Winston escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Winston slips a jab from Blackwater.
Winston smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Blackwater is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Blackwater is looking to clinch but Winston is avoiding it.
Blackwater throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Blackwater lands a nice leg kick that just misses Winston's sensitive parts.
Lorenz Blackwater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Blackwater moves into range and connects with a jab.
Winston clobbers Blackwater with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Blackwater slips a jab and a cross from Winston.
Dallas Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Blackwater decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blackwater seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Winston does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater prevents Winston from standing back up.
Blackwater trying to advance position but Winston counters by regaining guard.
Blackwater slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Winston utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Winston looking to control.
Winston uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Winston digs a good hook to Blackwater's body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater looks to land a right hand but Winston moved out of range.
Blackwater tries to score a power double leg takedown but Winston sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Blackwater somewhat.
Winston is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Dallas Winston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Lorenz Blackwater.
Blackwater thows a left - swing and a miss!
Blackwater fails to land with a series of punches.
A big left from Winston misses.
Winston throws a hook but Blackwater avoids it easily.
Blackwater ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Winston lands the left hand.
Blackwater moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Nice jab there from Winston.
Blackwater tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Winston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackwater throws a series of punches but Winston moves out of range.
Winston looks to land a right hand but Blackwater moved out of range.
Dallas Winston is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackwater just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab lands there for Blackwater.
Winston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Winston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Winston throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Blackwater on the side of the head.
Blackwater throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Winston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Winston scores with a nice head shot.
A punch lands to the side of Winston 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Blackwater works over Winston's head and body with a nice combination.
Blackwater dives in for a single leg takedown but Winston sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Winston throwing a counter right hand but Blackwater manages to avoid it.
Winston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Blackwater circles away quickly and effectively.
Blackwater tries to clinch
and Winston counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Nice uppercut there from Winston.
Winston with a nice cross.
Winston misses with a looping right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dallas Winston dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Blackwater slips under a jab.
Blackwater tries a quick counter leg kick but Winston is wise to it.
Winston dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A slow jab from Blackwater misses its intended target.
Blackwater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Blackwater closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Winston tries to break the clinch but Blackwater is controlling the position.
Winston manages to break the clinch.
A jab from Winston misses.
Blackwater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Winston throws out the jab.
Blackwater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Winston throws a hook but Blackwater blocks it.
Winston goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Winston darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Blackwater with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Winston to score with a decent uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Blackwater changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackwater tries to close the distance and clinch but Winston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Winston lands with a hook. Blackwater tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Blackwater is rocked!
Winston drops Blackwater with a naaaaasty hook - Blackwater is in real trouble here! Winston dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dallas Winston!
A relieved looking Dallas Winston thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Probert Beukeboom (ranked 686 p4p, 801 weight class) and Spenser Swagger (ranked 86 p4p, 100 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Probert Beukeboom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Spenser Swagger!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slow jab from Swagger misses its intended target.
Swagger slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Swagger throws a shot to the body.
Beukeboom throws a right and a left that Swagger avoids nicely.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Swagger! But no joy.
Beukeboom has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cant Lose MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Some wild striking there from Swagger.
A jab from Beukeboom does it's job there.
It looks like Spenser Swagger has been cut.
Swagger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Beukeboom takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Swagger blocks a jab.
Beukeboom avoids the body shot from Swagger.
Beukeboom throws a body shot but no joy.
Swagger is trying to counter with his kicks.
Swagger lands with a slapping head kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Beukeboom ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swagger moves away.
Swagger throws the kick towards the body but Beukeboom avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
As Beukeboom backs off Swagger throws a huge counter combo but Beukeboom manages to avoid it all.
Beukeboom scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Beukeboom lands a body shot.
Swagger walks into a straight right hand from Beukeboom.
Swagger takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Swagger slips a jab from Beukeboom.
Swagger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Beukeboom throws out the jab.
Swagger takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Beukeboom feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Swaggers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Swagger tries a head kick but it misses.
Swagger throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Swagger throws a head kick but Beukeboom moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Beukeboom on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Beukeboom lands a nice shot that snaps Swagger's head back.
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!
Swagger throws a predictable looking body shot
and Swagger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Beukeboom needs to keep his hands up - Swagger had a free shot at his head there.
Swagger looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Beukeboom.
That has opened up Spenser Swagger's cut even more.
Swagger misses with a hook
and Beukeboom counters with a straight right hand.
Beukeboom tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Swagger was well out of range. Poor timing from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom swings for the body but Swagger moves out of range.
Beukeboom lands a glancing blow to the side of Swagger's head.
Beukeboom connects with a nice looking jab.
Beukeboom swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Beukeboom lands a nice hook to Swagger's body. Swagger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Swagger misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Beukeboom misses the target.
Beukeboom ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Beukeboom throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Swagger counter with a right hand.
Beukeboom is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Beukeboom steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Swagger.
Beukeboom takes a swing at Swagger's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Swagger does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swagger throws a sloppy body shot
and Beukeboom counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Swagger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Beukeboom.
Swagger on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Swagger.
Swagger walks into a left hand.
Swagger scores with a head kick. Beukeboom tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Beukeboom wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Beukeboom missing with a left hand there. Swagger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Beukeboom throws out a loose jab but Swagger uses good head movement to avoid it.
As Beukeboom backs off Swagger throws a huge counter combo but Beukeboom manages to avoid it all.
Swagger moves out of range of the strikes.
Beukeboom misses with a straight left.
Swagger throws out a counter right but Beukeboom avoids it with no problem.
Swagger lands a body shot.
Beukeboom with a body punch. A glancing blow.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Beukeboom connects with a good right hand that stumbles Swagger. Swagger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swagger throws a head kick that Beukeboom semi-blocks.
A looping hook to the body misses from Beukeboom. Swagger does a little dance to reset his feet.
Beukeboom fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Swagger manages to avoid it.
A jab from Swagger misses.
Beukeboom tries to move into range but Swagger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Beukeboom digs a good hook to Swagger's body.
Beukeboom misses with a right hand
and Swagger counters with a nice uppercut.
Beukeboom connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Swagger momentarily.
Beukeboom waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Swagger.
Beukeboom misses with a right hand
and Swagger counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Beukeboom misses with a hook.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The fighters circling - Beukeboom throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Beukeboom just misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Probert Beukeboom dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Spenser Swagger's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Swagger swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Beukeboom counter with a right hand.
A slow jab from Beukeboom misses its intended target.
Swagger slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Swagger slips under a jab from Beukeboom.
Beukeboom jabs Swagger to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Beukeboom throws a body punch but Swagger moves out of range.
Beukeboom lands with a right hand.
Beukeboom lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A head kick from Swagger lands but Beukeboom takes it in his stride.
Beukeboom misses with a few strikes there.
A countering left hand to the body from Swagger misses.
Swagger throws a low kick, looking for Beukeboom's leg but Beukeboom calmly moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Beukeboom. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Beukeboom.
The cut above Spenser Swagger's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Swagger lands a jab.
Beukeboom connects with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swagger connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nice body punch from Beukeboom.
A lazy left from Beukeboom finds it's target.
Spenser Swagger's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Swagger swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Beukeboom throws a lazy right hand but Swagger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Beukeboom misses the shot to the body.
Beukeboom swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Swagger is looking for the big counter here.
Swagger misses with a straight left.
Beukeboom appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Swagger throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Beukeboom connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Beukeboom just misses with a punch to the body.
Swagger misses with a looping right.
A combination from Beukeboom does no damage.
Swagger has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Beukeboom uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Spenser Swagger's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Probert Beukeboom!
An out of breath and clearly excited Probert Beukeboom thanked Shadow Realm Apparel for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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