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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Huug Schlepper (ranked 4455 p4p, 3853 weight class) and Adisa Kenyatta (ranked 467 p4p, 432 weight class). Schlepper comes to the cage accompanied by AC/DC - Highway to Hell. Adisa Kenyatta 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Huug Schlepper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Adisa Kenyatta!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenyatta fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Kenyatta gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Kenyatta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Schlepper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Kenyatta pulls Schlepper in to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper is stalling in the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Schlepper advances position into side control!
Kenyatta is trying to control Schlepper's posture but Schlepper avoids it.
Kenyatta felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Schlepper controls the position from side control.
Schlepper seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Kenyatta for as long as he can get away with.
Schlepper really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kenyatta tries to buck Schlepper off but Schlepper is having none of it.
Schlepper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schlepper tries to score with some ground and pound. Kenyatta controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Schlepper controls the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta is trying to control Schlepper's posture but Schlepper avoids it.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schlepper looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Kenyatta tries to roll over but Schlepper keeps him under control.
Schlepper works his way into full mount!
Schlepper controlling the pace for now.
Kenyatta is trying desperately to improve position.
Kenyatta wants to hold on but Schlepper pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kenyatta tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Schlepper controlling from the full mount.
Kenyatta regains half guard.
Schlepper controlling the action here.
Kenyatta wants to sweep but Schlepper has passed to side control!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A lull in the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huug Schlepper dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Schlepper shoots in and gets a takedown into Kenyatta's guard.
Kenyatta is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Schlepper dives into side control.
Schlepper in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Schlepper is trying to get an arm triangle but Kenyatta is defending well.
Schlepper takes a little break here. Kenyatta wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kenyatta is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
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.
Kenyatta tries to bench press Schlepper off him but Schlepper keeps the position.
Schlepper slows the pace down.
Kenyatta is looking to reverse the position.
Schlepper content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Schlepper's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Kenyatta tries to bench press Schlepper off him but Schlepper keeps the position.
Kenyatta is letting Schlepper control him for a moment.
Kenyatta throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Huug Schlepper overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Kenyatta can't do much from the bottom here.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Schlepper tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta is being controlled here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kenyatta.
Kenyatta tries to clinch but Schlepper is having none of it.
Schlepper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Schlepper forces Kenyatta back against the cage and clinches.
Kenyatta throws a knee to the head but misses.
Schlepper has picked Kenyatta up - he's going for a ride! Schlepper dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Kenyatta tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Schlepper manages to move to mount!
Kenyatta is looking to get to half guard.
Schlepper takes Kenyatta's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kenyatta is in trouble.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper has the hooks in. Kenyatta is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schlepper is not going to allow Kenyatta to sit and survive in this position.
Schlepper is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Schlepper keeps control of the position as Kenyatta tries to break free.
Schlepper has good solid back control here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kenyatta trying to control the action but Schlepper just sinks the hooks in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Huug Schlepper dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Kenyatta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Schlepper.
Schlepper lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kenyatta at a distance.
Kenyatta has closed the distance and engaged Schlepper in a clinch.
Schlepper gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Schlepper slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kenyatta is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kenyatta is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schlepper's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Schlepper has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Schlepper closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Schlepper working away.
Kenyatta is being controlled here.
Kenyatta tries to improve position but can't.
Kenyatta can't do much from the bottom here.
Schlepper controls the position.
Kenyatta takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Schlepper taking a breather here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper working away.
Kenyatta is looking for a sweep.
Schlepper moves into full mount!
Schlepper wants to finish this one by submission but Kenyatta is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Schlepper.
Schlepper takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Kenyatta is looking to improve his position but Schlepper isn't that keen on the idea.
Schlepper controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kenyatta regains half guard.
Schlepper takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Schlepper.
Kenyatta tries to roll over but Schlepper keeps him under control.
Schlepper content to control rather than advance.
Kenyatta wants to improve his position but Schlepper is controlling well.
That's four 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.
Schlepper wants to work for an arm triangle but Kenyatta is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Kenyatta misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Schlepper controlling the action here.
Schlepper is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Kenyatta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Schlepper passes to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kenyatta is trying to control Schlepper's posture but Schlepper avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Huug Schlepper showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schlepper, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Huug Schlepper!
Huug Schlepper seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Cross (ranked 5462 p4p, 2724 weight class) and Alostor Zayne (ranked 506 p4p, 325 weight class). Cross's entrance music is Irregular God. A fine choice. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Alostor Zayne!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zayne thows a leg kick but Cross checks it
and Cross counters with a single leg into guard. Zayne didn't expect that.
Cross 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.
Cross drops back, looking for a kneebar! Zayne looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Zayne looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Zayne!
Zayne landing a few strikes.
 It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Zayne in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Cross looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Zayne turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alostor Zayne!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tio Nuno (ranked 1998 p4p, 2706 weight class) and Shaquiel Igwe (ranked 122 p4p, 154 weight class). Shaquiel Igwe is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tio Nuno!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Shaquiel Igwe!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igwe misses with a hook. Nuno ducked under it nicely.
Nuno steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Igwe.
Nuno swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Igwe looks to land a combination but Nuno avoids it well.
Igwe looks to land a right hand but Nuno moved out of range.
Nuno clinches up with Igwe and pushes him back against the cage.
Igwe misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nuno tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Igwe's elbow.
Igwe looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nuno has a couple of punches blocked by Igwe.
Igwe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Nuno scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nuno lands with a light punch inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nuno struggles to land a body shot inside as Igwe controls his hands.
Nuno lands a left hand.
Igwe throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe throws a head punch that misses.
Igwe misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nuno swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Nuno.
Nuno blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nuno presses Igwe against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nuno tries a body shot but Igwe blocks it.
A short left from Nuno.
Nuno struggles to land a body shot inside as Igwe controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Igwe.
Nuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Igwe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nuno lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nuno blocking some punches.
Nuno scores with a shot to the side of Igwe's head.
Igwe misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nuno lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Igwe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nuno lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Igwe backwards.
Nuno lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nuno lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nuno lands a body shot.
Nuno stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nuno pushes Igwe back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nuno dips a shoulder and cracks Igwe with a mighty uppercut! Igwe falls back against the cage and Nuno unloads with a barrage of strikes! Igwe is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nuno screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tio Nuno!
After winning the bout, Tio Nuno thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Stan Friday (ranked 2844 p4p, 3474 weight class) and Ron Jacobs (ranked 288 p4p, 339 weight class). Stan Friday is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Stan Friday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ron Jacobs!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jacobs drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Friday is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Jacobs presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Jacobs tries for a takedown but Friday manages to get underhooks.
Jacobs is trying to trip Friday. He has hold of a leg but Friday is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Jacobs persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Friday uses the cage to get back to his feet.
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!
Horrible takedown attempt by Jacobs or perhaps it was just good defense by Friday, which made it look bad.
Friday wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Friday lands a slapping body shot.
Friday moves into the clinch successfully.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Jacobs is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Friday gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Stan Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Friday is struggling to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Jacobs blocks it with crossed arms.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jacobs drops down looking for an ankle pick but Friday pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jacobs forces Friday back against the cage and clinches.
Friday will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jacobs up against the cage.
Friday landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Jacobs doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jacobs is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Friday tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Friday displaying some good clinch control by pressing Jacobs up against the cage.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
 It looks like Ron Jacobs has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jacobs is trying to drag Friday to the mat but Friday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Friday stops a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacobs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacobs wants the takedown. Friday is fighting it off but Jacobs persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Friday's guard against the cage.
Friday has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Jacobs has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jacobs has Friday pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Friday manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jacobs is trying to drag Friday to the mat but Friday just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Friday blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Friday blocks a body shot from Jacobs.
Jacobs jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Friday walks away with a smile on his face. Jacobs gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jacobs shoots for a takedown but Friday saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Friday closes the distance and pushes Jacobs back into the cage.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
Jacobs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Friday is defending well.
Jacobs wants to take the fight to the mat but Friday manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Friday dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Friday landing knees to the head.
Friday with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Friday looking to throw knees to the head but Jacobs is blocking nicely.
Jacobs goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Friday leaning his opponent against the cage.
Jacobs drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Friday obliges.
Friday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Friday unloads a knee to the mid-section. Jacobs lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Jacobs drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Friday gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jacobs looks winded!
Friday slows down the pace here.
Friday scores with a knee to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stan Friday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ron Jacobs's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Friday stuffs the takedown.
Jacobs fails to land the takedown.
Friday has managed to clinch.
Friday is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Stan Friday has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ron Jacobs.
Friday is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacobs's face.
Friday throws a knee to the head but misses.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Friday gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Jacobs.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacobs's face.
Jacobs wants to break free but Friday has control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Friday connects with a nasty looking knee right to Jacobs's face.
That has opened up Ron Jacobs's cut even more.
Jacobs tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Friday just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jacobs fails to pull the fight into his guard.
We've been informed that Jacobs has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Friday with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jacobs is trying to pull guard but Friday has him pressed against the cage.
Jacobs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Friday is defending well.
Jacobs is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Friday is defending well.
Friday with a knee to the head.
Jacobs is breathing heavily.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks with his arms.
Friday connects with a knee to the head.
Friday lands a knee to the head.
 Jacobs is rocked!
Knees to the body from Friday.
Friday prevents the takedown attempt.
Friday tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Friday is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Friday landing knees to the head.
Jacobs is still on wobbly legs! Can Friday finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Friday using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Jacobs has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jacobs seems to have recovered his senses.
Jacobs takes a knee right on the jaw!
The cut above Ron Jacobs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Jacobs is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Friday pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Friday tries a knee to the head but Jacobs blocks it.
Jacobs takes a knee right on the jaw!
Friday lands a big knee to the head and Jacobs goes down! Friday pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stan Friday!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Blanc (ranked 2633 p4p, 2257 weight class) and Disco Sandcastle (ranked 304 p4p, 269 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of London, Michel Blanc!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Disco Sandcastle!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sandcastle cracks Blanc with a good jab.
It looks like Michel Blanc has been cut.
Blanc moves away from the strike by Sandcastle.
Sandcastle takes one to the side of the head.
Sandcastle throws a right hand that misses
and Blanc counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Blanc lands a right hook to the body.
Sandcastle checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A cross from Sandcastle lands.
Blanc moves out of range of the leg kick from Sandcastle.
Blanc is looking to counter punch.
A swing and a miss from Blanc.
Sandcastle checks a leg kick nicely.
Oooooh!!! Sandcastle has knocked Blanc down with a huge combo! Sandcastle steps away and waves a wobbly Blanc back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Sandcastle has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blanc throws a head kick but Sandcastle moves out of range.
Sandcastle throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Sandcastle just misses with a punch to the body.
Blanc looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sandcastle ducks under a wild hook from Blanc.
Sandcastle throws out a loose jab but Blanc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sandcastle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Blanc misses the body punch
and Sandcastle counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Blanc! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Sandcastle!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Disco Sandcastle!
An out of breath and clearly excited Disco Sandcastle thanked Dangerous Nutrition for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Butler Hickok (ranked 2423 p4p, 2647 weight class) and Lane Hedley (ranked 142 p4p, 151 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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6 - 2 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James Butler Hickok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lane Hedley!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hedley scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hickok misses with a wild body shot.
Hedley lands a lovely overhand right.
Hickok throws a sloppy head kick and Hedley moves out of range easily.
Hickok wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Hedley walks into a left hand.
Good standup being displayed there by Hedley as he connects with a hook.
A combination from Hickok does no damage.
Hickok moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hedley.
Hickok being controlled against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hickok prevents a body shot from Hedley.
Hickok tries to work over Hedley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Hedley.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hedley.
Hedley is working Hickok over against the cage.
Hedley tries a body shot but Hickok blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Hedley scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hickok manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hedley is leaning against Hickok and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Hickok blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hedley lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hickok taking a breather.
Hedley digs a right hand underneath Hickok's ribcage. Hickok let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hickok is breathing heavily.
Hedley lands a hook that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Hickok's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Hedley tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hickok's elbow.
Hedley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Hickok blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hedley.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hedley throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hickoks head.
Hedley lands with a light punch inside.
Hedley lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
A short left from Hedley.
Hickok is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Hedley lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hedley manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hedley softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hedley lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hickok is trying to stall.
Hedley is working Hickok over against the cage.
Hedley lands with a short shot to the head.
Hedley lands a nice uppercut.
 Hickok is rocked!
Hedley lands a right hand that snaps the head of Hickok backwards.
Oh Hickok is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Hedley - that landed with a thud.
Hedley presses Hickok against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Hedley.
Hedley working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hedley - that landed with a thud.
Hedley lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Hickok.
Hedley lands a nice uppercut.
Hedley unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Hickok! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Hedley is unloading with more strikes now! Hickok drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lane Hedley!
A less than humble Lane Hedley misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iranian Hulk (ranked 1488 p4p, 1112 weight class) and Joe Mendez (ranked 90 p4p, 69 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iranian Hulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Mendez!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendez missing with a left hand there. Hulk was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hulk throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Mendez tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Hulk is in Mendez's guard.
Hulk will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hulk postures up in Mendez's guard and throws a big left but Mendez blocks it.
Hulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Hulk scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mendez is controlling Hulk's posture.
Hulk is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Hulk thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mendez is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendez is looking to stand up but Hulk isn't so interested in that idea.
Hulk stands up over Mendez, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hulk sitting in guard here, content to control.
Mendez trying to keep a closed guard but Hulk is proving a slippery customer.
Hulk trying to control the position from guard on top but Mendez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mendez managing to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mendez wants to hit a sweep here but Hulk passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mendez there!
Hulk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape.
A nice elbow there by Hulk.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hulk breaks from Mendez's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Mendez tries to hold on but Hulk postures up.
Hulk landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hulk lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hulk lands with some strikes.
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Hulk is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mendez is looking to improve his position but Hulk isn't that keen on the idea.
Hulk dominating with strikes here.
Hulk can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Mendez is looking to escape.
Mendez is trying to escape the mount.
Hulk trying to control but Mendez is having none of it.
Hulk in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hulk lands a big elbow.
Mendez is rocked!
Hulk postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Mendez bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hulk and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Iranian Hulk!
Iranian Hulk thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diddy (ranked 788 p4p, 341 weight class) and Zark Muckerberg (ranked 119 p4p, 47 weight class). Diddy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, lvl99ROIDMAGE. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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174
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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 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Diddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Zark Muckerberg!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Steven Brown and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Muckerberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddy throws a body shot but no joy.
Muckerberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Muckerberg misses.
Muckerberg lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Diddy at a distance.
Diddy throws a big shot that misses.
Muckerberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Diddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muckerberg.
Diddy throws out a powerful jab.
Muckerberg takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Diddy is looking to clinch.
Muckerberg ducks under a wild hook from Diddy.
Diddy is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Muckerberg with a jab.
Diddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Muckerberg manages to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muckerberg blocks a jab.
Muckerberg takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Diddy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diddy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
enabling Muckerberg to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A big left from Diddy misses.
Muckerberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddy.
Diddy scores with a hook to the body. Muckerberg takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The fight stays on the outside here - Diddy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Diddy swings for the body but Muckerberg moves out of range.
Diddy scores with a body shot.
Muckerberg connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Diddy throws a hook to the side of Muckerberg's head but Muckerberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Muckerberg circles away.
Diddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Muckerberg misses.
Diddy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Muckerberg throws a body punch but Diddy moves out of range.
Muckerberg throws a body shot but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Muckerberg feints a jab promting Diddy to slip. Muckerberg then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Diddy slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Muckerberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Diddy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Muckerberg swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diddy swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Muckerberg tries to keep at a distance but Diddy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Diddy misses with a punch on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Diddy pushes off an throws an elbow but Muckerberg leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Muckerberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diddy's elbow.
Muckerberg tries to throw a body punch but Diddy avoids it by throwing Muckerberg back against the cage.
Diddy works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Diddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Muckerberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Diddy has managed to get both his arms back between Muckerberg's legs - danger averted.
Muckerberg looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Muckerberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Diddy is one step ahead there.
Muckerberg is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muckerberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diddy defends well.
Muckerberg has a closed guard, preventing Diddy from standing up.
Muckerberg is trying to control the position but Diddy postures up.
Diddy forces his way into half guard.
Muckerberg is looking for a sweep. Diddy is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Diddy wants to pass to mount but Muckerberg is defending the position.
Muckerberg wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Diddy with the ground and pound but Muckerberg uses the opportunity to regain guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Muckerberg is looking for a triangle but Diddy pushes his legs off easily.
Muckerberg keeping moving, preventing Diddy from controlling successfully.
Diddy passes Muckerberg's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Muckerberg is looking to improve his position.
Diddy is just content to waste time from the top position. Muckerberg takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Diddy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Muckerberg working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diddy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diddy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Diddy slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
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 Joe Diddy will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Muckerberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Diddy.
Muckerberg lands a jab to Diddy's midsection.
Diddy tries to close the distance and clinch but Muckerberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice cross by Diddy.
Muckerberg defending well as Diddy loads up on a big left hand.
Muckerberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Muckerberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Diddy swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Muckerberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diddy tries to clinch there but Muckerberg circles away.
Diddy throws a shot from downtown. Muckerberg moves away and avoids it.
Diddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Diddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Muckerberg counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Muckerberg walks into a straight right hand from Diddy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Diddy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Muckerberg under the eye.
Diddy misses with a wild body shot.
Muckerberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Muckerberg ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Diddy moves away.
Diddy tries to clinch but Muckerberg is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Muckerberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Diddy.
Diddy misses with a body shot
and Muckerberg counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Diddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Diddy throws an off balance right hand
and Diddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Diddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Muckerberg.
Muckerberg misses with a looping right.
Diddy throwing a counter right hand but Muckerberg manages to avoid it.
Diddy clinches up with Muckerberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Muckerberg misses with a punch to the body.
Muckerberg tries to break the clinch but Diddy is controlling the position.
Diddy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diddy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diddy blocks a body shot from Muckerberg.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Diddy.
Diddy has a couple of punches blocked by Muckerberg.
Muckerberg blocking some punches.
Muckerberg goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Muckerberg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy lands a hook to the side of the head.
Muckerberg tries to throw a body punch but Diddy avoids it by throwing Muckerberg back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muckerberg blocks a body shot from Diddy.
A head punch on the inside from Diddy fails to land.
Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diddy softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Muckerberg doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Diddy throws a punch but it's blocked by Muckerberg.
Muckerberg swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Diddy lands with a light punch inside.
Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Muckerberg blocks an uppercut.
Muckerberg lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Muckerberg tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Diddy's elbow.
Diddy misses with an elbow strike.
Diddy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Diddy.
It looks like Zark Muckerberg has been cut.
Diddy misses with a punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Good body shot from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diddy is trying to push Muckerberg away but Muckerberg has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Muckerberg manages to break the clinch.
Muckerberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muckerberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Diddy.
Zark Muckerberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Muckerberg throws a hook to the side of Diddy's head but Diddy sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Diddy misses with a body shot
and Muckerberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Diddy displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Muckerberg throws out the jab.
Muckerberg moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Diddy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Muckerberg scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Muckerberg on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Muckerberg lands a nice shot to the body.
Diddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diddy slips a jab from Muckerberg.
Muckerberg steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Diddy.
Diddy tries to clinch up but Muckerberg circles away and keeps his distance.
Diddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diddy misses the shot to the body.
Diddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Diddy takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Diddy misses with a body shot.
Diddy throws a jab but it's blocked by Muckerberg.
Muckerberg let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diddy clinches up with Muckerberg and pushes him back against the cage.
Muckerberg misses with a hook to the ribs.
Diddy lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Muckerberg backwards.
Muckerberg is trying to break the clinch but Diddy is controlling him.
Good body shot from Muckerberg.
Joe Diddy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Diddy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Muckerberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Diddy working aggressively here.
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 Joe Diddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Zark Muckerberg's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Diddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Muckerberg scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Diddy doesn't seem bothered though.
Diddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muckerberg chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Diddy can pounce on him.
Muckerberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Muckerberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Muckerberg now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Diddy on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Diddy scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Diddy wants to clinch but Muckerberg slips to the side
and Muckerberg cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Muckerberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Diddy takes one to the side of the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Muckerberg. Diddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Diddy closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Muckerberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Diddy clinches up against the cage.
Muckerberg prevents a takedown attempt there.
Diddy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Muckerberg lands with a left to the head.
Diddy pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Muckerberg throws a series of punches but Diddy moves out of range.
Muckerberg takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Diddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Muckerberg moves away.
Muckerberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good shot there by Diddy.
Diddy misses with an uppercut.
Diddy jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Diddy takes a swing at Muckerberg's ribcage but misses.
Muckerberg dips to his left and cracks Diddy with an uppercut!
Diddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Muckerberg.
Diddy is looking to counter punch.
Muckerberg throws a body punch but Diddy moves out of range.
Diddy throws a wild body kick that Muckerberg sees coming a mile off.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Muckerberg! But no joy.
Diddy misses with a right hand
and Muckerberg counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Muckerberg lands a big right hand that sends Diddy crashing to the mat! Muckerberg stays standing though and waves Diddy back to his feet!
Diddy is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Muckerberg points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Diddy wakes up just in time to hear Muckerberg thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zark Muckerberg!
During a confident post fight interview, Zark Muckerberg thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Halvorsen (ranked 1558 p4p, 837 weight class) and Luke Jackson (ranked 173 p4p, 90 weight class). Adrian Halvorsen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Jackson's chin.
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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 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Adrian Halvorsen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Luke Jackson!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Halvorsen, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Halvorsen works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Halvorsen is out of range.
Jackson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A telegraphed right hand from Halvorsen misses the target.
Halvorsen takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Halvorsen's head back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halvorsen misses with the combination.
Halvorsen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Halvorsen with a hook.
Luke Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Halvorsen staying out of range there.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Halvorsen misses.
Jackson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Halvorsen throws a right and a left that Jackson avoids nicely.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson cracks Halvorsen with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Halvorsen.
Jackson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson lands a nice shot that snaps Halvorsen's head back.
Jackson throws a shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Halvorsen tests Jackson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Halvorsen tries to work over Jackson's front leg with a kick but Jackson checks it.
Halvorsen throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Halvorsen walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Halvorsen tried to counter with a leg kick but Jackson avoided it.
Jackson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Halvorsen manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Halvorsen.
Jackson circles away from the clinch attempt
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Halvorsen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Halvorsen half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Luke Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Halvorsen scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab, jab by Halvorsen - just one landing.
Halvorsen throws a shot to the body.
Jackson leaves Halvorsen with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice body kick from Halvorsen.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Halvorsen counters with a shoot takedown. Jackson fights it but they end up in guard.
Jackson has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Halvorsen off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Halvorsen takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Halvorsen misses with a looping right.
Jackson takes one to the chin there.
Jackson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Halvorsen gets a clinch.
Jackson is trying to break free.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Halvorsen struggles to land a body shot inside as Jackson controls his hands.
Halvorsen has Jackson pressed against the cage, preventing Jackson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Luke Jackson will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Halvorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halvorsen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Halvorsen slips the punch.
Jackson lands a jab to the nose.
Jackson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Halvorsen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Halvorsen throws a sloppy head kick
and Jackson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson punishes Halvorsen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good exchange - Halvorsen coming out on top.
Jackson lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Halvorsen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Halvorsen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jackson.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
A nice inside leg kick there by Halvorsen. That's going to slow Jackson down.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Luke Jackson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson moves away from the strike by Halvorsen.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson missing with a left hand there. Halvorsen was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A slow jab from Halvorsen misses its intended target.
Jackson throws a hook but Halvorsen avoids it easily.
Halvorsen dodges the punch combination from Jackson.
Halvorsen avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jackson misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Halvorsen counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Halvorsen throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson dips to his left and cracks Halvorsen with an uppercut!
Halvorsen tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jackson sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Halvorsen somewhat.
It looks like Halvorsen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Halvorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Halvorsen throws a push kick but Jackson slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Halvorsen with a jab.
Jackson throws a jab when Halvorsen was well out of range.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a hook
and Halvorsen counters with a nice double leg into side control. Jackson won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
Halvorsen laying and praying for a moment but Jackson takes advantage and regains half guard.
Halvorsen moves into full mount! Jackson won't be happy about that!
Jackson is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Halvorsen looking to secure an arm triangle but Jackson defends it well.
Jackson is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Jackson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Halvorsen defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Halvorsen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Halvorsen tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Halvorsen tries to clinch up.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Halvorsen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Halvorsen tries to counter with a takedown but Jackson is quick to defend against it.
Jackson takes a swing at Halvorsen's ribcage but misses.
Jackson misses with a lunging right hand
and Halvorsen counters with a thumping low kick.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Halvorsen counters with a nice low kick that buckles Jackson's knee momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Halvorsen shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It seemed like Jackson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Halvorsen looks to clinch
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Halvorsen counters by moving into the clinch.
Jackson blocks a body shot from Halvorsen.
Halvorsen tries to work over Jackson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Halvorsen goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Halvorsen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jackson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jackson is trying to break free.
Jackson wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Halvorsen.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Halvorsen is controlling the position.
Halvorsen tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Halvorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Halvorsen throws a punch but it's blocked by Jackson.
Jackson wants to break free but Halvorsen has control.
Halvorsen keeps control of Jackson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Still in the clinch, Halvorsen scores with a nice short uppercut.
Adrian Halvorsen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Halvorsen lands with a short shot to the head.
Halvorsen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Halvorsen.
Jackson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Halvorsen misses with the head strike.
Jackson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Jackson breaks from the clinch.
Halvorsen tries to clinch up but Jackson circles away and keeps his distance.
Jackson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Halvorsen.
Halvorsen swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Halvorsen slips under a jab from Jackson.
Jackson takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Halvorsen lands a jab to the nose.
Halvorsen connects with a solid leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jackson throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Good work by Jackson as he checks the leg kick.
Halvorsen throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Halvorsen takes one on the button.
Halvorsen slips a straight right by Jackson.
Halvorsen staying out of range there.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Halvorsen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Halvorsen is just out of range.
As Jackson backs away, Halvorsen returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Halvorsen with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Jackson to score with a decent uppercut.
Jackson throws the left hand but Halvorsen avoids the punch easily.
Halvorsen is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Halvorsen sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Halvorsen misses with a straight left.
A punch lands to the side of Halvorsen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
A big right from Jackson misses.
Jackson throws a hook but Halvorsen blocks it.
Halvorsen throwing a counter right hand but Jackson manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Luke Jackson.
I've got Jackson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Luke Jackson!
Our winner, Luke Jackson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Colton Wilder (ranked 545 p4p, 407 weight class) and Tom Obama (ranked 69 p4p, 52 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Wilder might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tombstone - Avatar Darko. Tom Obama told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Wilder!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 40 - 16 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Obama!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Obama looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Obama is looking to land body kicks.
Wilder has managed to clinch.
Wilder lands a shoulder strike.
A frustrated look appears on Obama's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Wilder softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Obama goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with a body punch.
Wilder prevents a body shot from Obama.
Wilder blocking some punches.
Wilder looking to throw knees to the head but Obama is blocking nicely.
A short right from Obama on the inside.
Wilder working aggressively here.
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Colton Wilder seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama lunges at Wilder with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Wilder's hand.
Wilder has taken the fight to the clinch.
Obama tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wilder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Obama misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obama wants to break the clinch but can't.
Wilder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Wilder fails to land.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
Obama lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Wilder.
Obama misses with a punch to the body.
Obama blocking some punches.
Obama lands a right hand.
Wilder's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Obama tries a body shot but Wilder blocks it.
Wilder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Obamas head.
Obama misses with the head strike.
Obama manages to break the clinch.
Wilder closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wilder lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wilder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Obama is working Wilder over against the cage.
Obama throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wilders head.
I was talking to Wilder's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obama breaks the clinch.
Obama connects with an inside leg kick.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Wilder tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Obama paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Obama looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wilder is looking to clinch.
Wilder moves to clinch but Obama breaks away
and Obama counters with a straight right hand.
Obama throws out a loose jab but Wilder uses good head movement to avoid it.
Obama lands a head shot.
Obama avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wilder wants to clinch up but Obama keeps it at a distance.
Wilder is looking to clinch but Obama is avoiding it.
Obama keeps the fight on the outside.
Wilder tries to clinch up but Obama circles away and keeps his distance.
Wilder tries to clinch but Obama is having none of it.
Jab, jab by Wilder - just one landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Obama gets tackled into the cage by Wilder. Wilder maintains the clinch.
Obama misses with a punch on the inside.
Wilder misses with a knee to the head.
Obama pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Obama throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wilder sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Obama moves into range and connects with a jab.
Wilder moves in looking to clinch but Obama pushes him off.
Wilder fails with an attempt to clinch.
Wilder rushes Obama and presses him up against the cage.
Wilder blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Obama.
Obama misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wilder lands a left hand that snaps the head of Obama backwards.
Obama can't find room to land a body shot as Wilder controls the action.
Wilder misses with a short punch on the inside.
Obama throws a head punch that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Obama.
Obama breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obama takes a swing at Wilder's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Wilder misses the target.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Obama throws a body punch but Wilder moves out of range.
Wilder tries to clinch but Obama moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Wilder wants to clinch
and Obama counters with a huge left! Wilder is in big trouble! He's backing up but Obama isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Wilder from any more damage. A dominating finish by Obama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Tom Obama is the new heavyweight champion!
Tom Obama thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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