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UCF 40: Casbon v Yksi PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Brody MacDonald (ranked 2710 p4p, 3033 weight class) and Praew Dao (ranked 333 p4p, 362 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 4 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Brody MacDonald!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Praew Dao!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDonald walks into a stiff left hand from Dao.
MacDonald takes a swing at Dao's ribcage but misses.
MacDonald moves out of range of the strikes.
MacDonald was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dao slips under a jab.
MacDonald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dao moves away.
MacDonald staying out of range there.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
MacDonald throws a right hand that misses
enabling Dao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dao throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from MacDonald on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dao cracks a nice hook into MacDonald's ribs.
Dao tries to land a leg kick but MacDonald saw it coming and moves away.
Dao clinches.
MacDonald breaks from the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
MacDonald looks to throw the jab but Dao is out of range.
Dao scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
MacDonald definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dao cracks MacDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Praew Dao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A slow jab from MacDonald misses its intended target.
Dao throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dao throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDonald misses with an uppercut
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald missing with a left hand there. Dao was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dao slips a straight right by MacDonald.
Dao appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
MacDonald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacDonald connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Praew Dao has been cut.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of MacDonald 's head but he takes it in his stride.
MacDonald throws a right hand that Dao ducks under and follows up with a left that Dao also avoids with ease.
Dao avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacDonald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dao uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacDonald.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
and Dao counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from MacDonald lands.
Dao is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! MacDonald had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
MacDonald throws out a loose jab but Dao uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacDonald showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dao.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.
Dao moves out of range as MacDonald strikes.
Dao moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
MacDonald blocks a body shot from Dao.
MacDonald lands with a light punch inside.
Dao misses with a body punch.
Dao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A body shot lands from Dao.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
Dao displaying some good clinch control by pressing MacDonald up against the cage.
MacDonald tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Still in the clinch, Dao scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dao prevents MacDonald from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Dao has him pinned against the cage.
MacDonald working hard to break the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Dao.
A left hand lands to the body for Dao.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
MacDonald wants to break the clinch but can't.
MacDonald is trying to maintain a safe position but Dao gets an underhook and turns MacDonald into the cage.
Dao lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Still in the clinch, Dao scores with a nice short uppercut.
MacDonald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
MacDonald misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacDonald struggles to land a body shot inside as Dao controls his hands.
MacDonald lands with a short shot to the head.
Dao scores with an uppercut up the middle.
MacDonald manages to break the clinch.
Dao moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dao connects with an inside leg kick.
Dao fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with MacDonald, pushing him back against the cage.
MacDonald has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Dao misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dao content to slow the pace in the clinch.
MacDonald can't break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for MacDonald.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage.
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dao slips under a jab from MacDonald.
Dao lands a straight punch to the body, keeping MacDonald at a distance.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dao looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacDonald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dao under the eye.
Dao swings for the body but MacDonald moves out of range.
As Dao tries to get set, MacDonald tries to push him back and clinch up but Dao manages to avoid the attempt.
MacDonald throws a looping overhand right but Dao ducks down to avoid it.
Dao staying out of range there.
MacDonald throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dao.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dao avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dao dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dao throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Praew Dao's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacDonald throws a lazy right hand but Dao sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Praew Dao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
MacDonald slips under a jab from Dao.
MacDonald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dao moves away.
MacDonald misses with a lunging right hand
and Dao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald misses the jab.
Dao uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from MacDonald.
MacDonald looks to score with a jab to the body but Dao is just out of range.
Dao has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dao lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacDonald misses with a hook
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dao.
Dao ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An inside leg kick lands from Dao.
MacDonald slips a jab from Dao.
Dao gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dao.
MacDonald throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
MacDonald tries to circle away but Dao has him pinned against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald is pushing Dao up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
MacDonald wants to get back to striking at distance but Dao won't allow it.
MacDonald working aggressively here.
Praew Dao seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Dao.
MacDonald is trying to break free.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
MacDonald misses with a punch to the body.
Dao tries to work over MacDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dao misses with a hook from the clinch.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.
Dao stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Dao scores with a shot to the side of MacDonald's head.
Dao doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacDonald tries a body shot but Dao blocks it.
Dao digs a right hand underneath MacDonald's ribcage. MacDonald let out a lung full of air as it connected.
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
Dao has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dao staying out of range there.
Dao looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
Dao has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacDonald finds it's way round the side to connect with Dao's head.
Dao ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
MacDonald tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dao was well out of range. Poor timing from MacDonald.
Dao wants to counter with a clinch but MacDonald pushes him away.
A telegraphed right hand from MacDonald misses the target.
MacDonald defending well as Dao loads up on a big left hand.
MacDonald throws a big counter combination but Dao scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circling - MacDonald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dao moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dao ducks under a wild hook from MacDonald.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dao! But no joy.
MacDonald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
A nice leg kick from Dao, right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Dao does no damage.
Dao misses with a straight left.
A counter left hand to the body from MacDonald misses its target.
MacDonald uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dao.
MacDonald pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dao takes the fight into the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dao creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
Dao lands with a short head shot on the inside.
 It looks like Brody MacDonald has been cut.
A short left from MacDonald.
Dao prevents MacDonald from breaking the clinch.
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice jab there from Dao.
Dao has taken the fight to the clinch.
Dao blocking some punches.
Dao struggles to land a body shot inside as MacDonald controls his hands.
Dao tries to throw a body punch but MacDonald avoids it by throwing Dao back against the cage.
MacDonald can't break the clinch.
MacDonald prevents a body shot from Dao.
MacDonald breaks the clinch.
Dao moves into range and clinches up with MacDonald.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dao has MacDonald pressed against the cage, preventing MacDonald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Dao is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Dao lands a right hand that snaps the head of MacDonald backwards.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dao lands a nice shot to the body.
Dao manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
A short right from Dao on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Dao.
Dao goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dao misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacDonald misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dao works on MacDonald's body with a couple of short punches.
MacDonald is trying to break the clinch but Dao is controlling him.
MacDonald tries to throw a body punch but Dao avoids it by throwing MacDonald back against the cage.
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dao throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Praew Dao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Nice uppercut lands for Dao. That snapped MacDonald's head back.
MacDonald misses with a right hand
and Dao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacDonald swings away with a body shot that misses
and Dao counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
MacDonald swings widly with a right hand
enabling Dao to counter with a crisp jab.
Dao moves away from the strike by MacDonald.
Dao has closed the distance and engaged MacDonald in a clinch.
Dao lands a shot to the body.
Dao cracks MacDonald with a nice body shot.
MacDonald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dao has him pressed against the cage.
Dao lands with a right to the head.
Dao tries to work over MacDonald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A nice left hand lands by MacDonald.
Dao lands a nice shot to the body.
MacDonald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dao scores with a crisp jab that stopped MacDonald in his tracks.
MacDonald on the wrong end of a nice jab.
MacDonald connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDonald throws a jab when Dao was well out of range.
Dao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dao closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
MacDonald lands a shot to the body.
A frustrated look appears on MacDonald's face as he tries to break the clinch.
MacDonald scores with a hook to the body.
Dao lands a left hand.
Dao lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
MacDonald blocks a body shot from Dao.
A nice left hand lands by MacDonald.
A short left from Dao.
Dao working some nice short punches in the clinch.
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dao lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDonald tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dao, as that shot connected.
MacDonald slips a jab from Dao.
Brody MacDonald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
MacDonald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dao sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Dao misses its intended target.
A big left from Dao misses.
Dao works the jab nicely.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
Dao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dao misses with a double jab
and MacDonald holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Dao digs a right hand into MacDonald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacDonald's gas tank.
MacDonald misses with a hook from the clinch.
MacDonald is trying to force a seperation but Dao has the dominant position.
Dao can't find room to land a body shot as MacDonald controls the action.
MacDonald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
MacDonald takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Dao ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dao cracks MacDonald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacDonald. Dao does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Dao was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dao getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Dao scores with a leg kick.
MacDonald cracks Dao with a good jab.
A big right from MacDonald misses.
Dao feints a counter leg kick.
A jab from Dao finds it's way through MacDonald's defenses.
MacDonald swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Dao counters with a lovely straight right hand!
MacDonald has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dao.
Dao slips a jab from MacDonald.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Dao!
Dao is looking to slow MacDonald down with leg kicks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Donk. MacDonald catches Dao right on the button with a cross.
MacDonald misses with a straight left.
MacDonald looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dao works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dao lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Dao.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDonald lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
MacDonald misses the jab.
Dao with a nice cross.
Dao connects with the punch.
Dao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. MacDonald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
MacDonald throws a jab when Dao was well out of range.
Dao scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
MacDonald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dao manages to avoid it.
Dao works over MacDonald's head and body with a nice combination.
MacDonald throws a right hand that Dao ducks under and follows up with a left that Dao also avoids with ease.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A jab from MacDonald misses.
A big left from MacDonald misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
MacDonald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
MacDonald takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Dao displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Praew Dao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dao has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Praew Dao!
During a confident post fight interview, Praew Dao thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Raphael De La Ghetto (ranked 2658 p4p, 2827 weight class) and Shaman Weaver (ranked 280 p4p, 292 weight class). De La Ghetto comes to the cage accompanied by Fresh Prince - Geoffrey Poet. Weaver comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Close Your Eyes by Acen kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Shaman Weaver acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Raphael De La Ghetto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Shaman Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De La Ghetto takes a shot right to the bread basket.
De La Ghetto ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
De La Ghetto takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Nice uppercut there from Weaver.
Weaver fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging De La Ghetto to the ground. Weaver is now in De La Ghetto's guard.
Weaver slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
De La Ghetto is trying to control the position from the bottom.
De La Ghetto has his hands on Weaver's head, controlling the position.
De La Ghetto keeping full guard, as Weaver tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Weaver loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto working a defensive guard here.
Weaver passes De La Ghetto's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver winds up and cracks De La Ghetto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Weaver controlling the action here.
De La Ghetto is pressing down on Weaver's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weaver has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Weaver won't allow De La Ghetto to sweep him here.
Weaver content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep here but Weaver controlling him for the moment.
De La Ghetto keeping moving, preventing Weaver from controlling successfully.
De La Ghetto looking for a guillotine here but Weaver defends easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
De La Ghetto wants to sweep but no luck.
Weaver scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weaver looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Weaver is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
De La Ghetto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Ghetto looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver trying to control the position.
De La Ghetto is looking to work some ground and pound but Weaver has wrist control.
Weaver isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. De La Ghetto stacks Weaver on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by De La Ghetto!
Sloppy strikes there by De La Ghetto.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Weaver gets back to half guard.
De La Ghetto working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
De La Ghetto moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Weaver.
Weaver is not content to let De La Ghetto control the position.
Weaver manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver winds up and cracks De La Ghetto with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
De La Ghetto looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weaver prevents De La Ghetto from improving his position.
De La Ghetto moves into full guard.
De La Ghetto working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Weaver doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Weaver manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weaver advances position into side control!
Weaver trying to control the action but De La Ghetto is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shaman Weaver dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Weaver steps to the side to avoid the strikes from De La Ghetto.
De La Ghetto takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
De La Ghetto throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
De La Ghetto closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - De La Ghetto lands in his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that De La Ghetto has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
De La Ghetto throws a big right hand that misses.
Weaver looking to control.
De La Ghetto has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Weaver is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
De La Ghetto stopping the sweep attempt from Weaver.
Weaver has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weaver is keeping the position for now.
Weaver working for submissions but it's allowed De La Ghetto to get to half guard.
De La Ghetto looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weaver is looking to control De La Ghetto's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Weaver avoid being mounted?
De La Ghetto looks to land a strike but Weaver avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Weaver keeping moving, preventing De La Ghetto from controlling successfully.
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
De La Ghetto wants to pass the guard but Weaver is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto pushes down on Weaver's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Weaver is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but De La Ghetto pulls his head out easily.
De La Ghetto is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Weaver has managed to free his arm - good work.
Weaver manages to get to full guard.
De La Ghetto avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Weaver escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. De La Ghetto gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Weaver is controlling De La Ghetto's posture.
Weaver looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
De La Ghetto loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De La Ghetto trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Weaver is working from the bottom.
De La Ghetto passes Weaver's left leg - he's now in half guard.
De La Ghetto trying to control from half guard but Weaver is working away.
De La Ghetto is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
De La Ghetto missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Ghetto thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Weaver trying to hold on to De La Ghetto's head to control him but De La Ghetto postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raphael De La Ghetto dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
De La Ghetto tries to sprawl but Weaver drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De La Ghetto wants to improve his position but Weaver is controlling well.
Weaver is working for a kimura but De La Ghetto is defending it quite comfortably.
De La Ghetto is looking to control Weaver's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can De La Ghetto avoid being mounted?
Shaman Weaver has got the better of the ground game so far.
Ground and pound from Weaver.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
De La Ghetto is looking for a sweep. Weaver is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Weaver is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
De La Ghetto works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weaver controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Weaver looking to pass the guard.
De La Ghetto tries to land a sweep but no joy.
De La Ghetto can't keep his opponent in guard - Weaver advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Weaver scoring with strikes to the body and head.
De La Ghetto works his way to full guard. Good work.
Weaver forces his way into half guard.
De La Ghetto is looking to improve his position.
Weaver is trying to control. De La Ghetto wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Weaver might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control De La Ghetto haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
De La Ghetto wants to get back to full guard.
Weaver is thwarting De La Ghetto's attempts to control the position.
De La Ghetto regains full guard. Nicely done.
De La Ghetto lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Weaver keeping full guard, as De La Ghetto tries to pass.
De La Ghetto postures up in Weaver's guard and throws a big left but Weaver blocks it.
De La Ghetto tries to free his leg and advance position but Weaver is retaining full guard.
De La Ghetto got a little sloppy there for a moment and Weaver has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, De La Ghetto has managed to get both his arms back between Weaver's legs - danger averted.
De La Ghetto trying to control but Weaver is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
De La Ghetto landing some decent shots from guard.
De La Ghetto pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Weaver is keeping the position for now.
Weaver working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. De La Ghetto doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. De La Ghetto manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Ghetto defends well.
De La Ghetto chips away with some ground and pound.
De La Ghetto trying to control the position from guard on top but Weaver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver has his foot on De La Ghetto's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. De La Ghetto works his way back into a safe position though.
De La Ghetto preventing the sweep.
Weaver keeping full guard, as De La Ghetto tries to pass.
Weaver is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and De La Ghetto defends well.
De La Ghetto wants to control from the top but Weaver keeps moving.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
De La Ghetto cracks Weaver with a solid left hand.
Weaver throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shaman Weaver comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Weaver has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 28:29
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shaman Weaver!
A victorious Shaman Weaver thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Raphael De La Ghetto was interviewed post fight and said 'Cannon to the right of them. Cannon to the left of them. Cannon in front of them. Volleyed and thundered!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Riel Proh (ranked 1645 p4p, 2546 weight class) and Jerome Greene (ranked 198 p4p, 294 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Riel Proh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Jerome Greene!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greene lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Proh circles away quickly and effectively.
Proh fails to land the takedown.
Proh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Greene defends well and Proh ends up having to push Greene into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Proh is struggling to control the position.
Proh keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Greene's efforts to push away.
Proh changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Greene fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riel Proh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands with a cross.
It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Greene goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Proh misses with a takedown attempt
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene fails to land with a series of punches.
Proh tries to counter with a takedown but Greene is quick to defend against it.
Proh shoots and misses
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Some wild striking there from Greene.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proh shoots in but no luck this time.
Greene throws a counter combo.
Proh shoots for a double leg takedown but Greene sprawls well. He's pushed Proh's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Greene throws a series of punches but Proh avoids them all with ease.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Proh has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Greene finds it's way round the side to connect with Proh's head.
Proh tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Greene swivels and escapes.
Proh stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Greene.
Proh walks into a jab.
Riel Proh seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Proh with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Proh scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Greene is controlling Proh's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Proh winds up and cracks Greene with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Proh throwing shots but Greene is blocking nicely.
Proh looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proh seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Proh prevents Greene from improving his position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Greene can do anything to dispel that myth.
Proh wants to control but Greene is keeping him busy.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Proh connects with a nice short shot to Greene's temple.
Proh trying to control the action but Greene is working from the bottom.
Proh wants to pass the guard but Greene is defending well.
Greene keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We've been hearing that Proh has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Greene is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Proh's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Proh's back!
Greene trying to control.
Proh rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Proh works his way to full guard. Good work.
Proh has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Proh is on top in guard.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proh stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Greene swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Proh postures up in Greene's guard and throws a big left but Greene blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Greene trying to control the position.
Proh trying to control the position from guard on top but Greene is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Proh with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Proh trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jerome Greene dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Greene throws a right and a left that both miss.
Proh closes this distance looking for a takedown but Greene circles away.
Proh has his takedown stuffed
and Greene counters with a nice uppercut.
Greene lands a right hook to the body.
Proh with a poor takedown
and Greene counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Riel Proh. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Greene lands a body shot.
Proh dives in and grabs Greene's left leg, looking for a takedown. Greene pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
Greene has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Proh is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Proh shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Proh is trying hard to land a takedown here. Greene sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Greene lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Greene punishes Proh's body with a nice straight punch.
Proh gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Greene connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Greene scores with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Proh shoots in for a double leg but Greene sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Greene lands a jab to Proh's midsection.
Proh shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Proh showed some decent athleticism there.
Proh trying to pass the guard but Greene defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greene tries to get to full guard but Proh has control of the leg.
Proh wants to lay and pray for a moment but Greene keeps working.
Greene manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Proh shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Greene as he jumps to the side.
Greene tries to work over Proh's front leg with a kick but Proh checks it.
Proh fails with the takedown
and Greene counters with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Proh looks for a takedown but Greene sprawls well.
Proh shoots in looking for a takedown. Greene tries to sprawl out of it but Proh keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Greene manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Proh tries for a takedown but Greene circles away easily
and Greene counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greene stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Greene wants it to stay on the feet.
Greene has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Proh misses with a takedown
and Greene cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Greene scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Greene fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Proh looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Greene throws a one two combo.
Greene lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Greene connects with a jab.
Proh moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
 Proh is rocked!
Greene lands with a big right hook that stumbles Proh - he's out on his feet here! Greene follows up with another monster hook that separates Proh from consciousness! Proh falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Greene stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jerome Greene!
Jerome Greene decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jack Nice (ranked 2414 p4p, 2411 weight class) and Uno Skibbo (ranked 302 p4p, 300 weight class). Nice comes to the cage accompanied by “Warped” RHCP. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Nice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Uno Skibbo!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Nice goes for a takedown attempt but Skibbo pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Nice uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Skibbo.
Skibbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Nice.
Nice half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Nice walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Skibbo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nice stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Ironbound MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Skibbo lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skibbo connects with a looping right hand.
Nice takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Jack Nice has been cut.
Skibbo misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Skibbo lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice dives in and scores a takedown into Skibbo's guard.
Nice showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skibbo is looking for a triangle but Nice pushes his legs off easily.
Nice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Skibbo controlling the position for now.
Nice wants to pass to mount but Skibbo is defending the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice passes the guard and advances to mount!
Skibbo is desperately trying to improve his position but Nice has a good base and remains in mount.
Nice seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Skibbo is holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice moves to back control.
Nice has managed to slip his arm under Skibbo's chin. This could be all over... yep, Skibbo is tapping out! Submission win for Nice.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jack Nice!
An out of breath Jack Nice thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Teofil Gielgud (ranked 2074 p4p, 2508 weight class) and Philip Roth (ranked 257 p4p, 310 weight class). Gielgud comes to the cage accompanied by Witajcie W Naszej Bajce. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Teofil Gielgud!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Philip Roth!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gielgud rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Roth moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gielgud cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Gielgud throws a series of punches but Roth avoids them all with ease.
Teofil Gielgud seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gielgud throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a stiff right hand.
Gielgud misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Roth.
A slow jab from Gielgud misses its intended target.
Roth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gielgud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roth changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gielgud misses with a straight left.
A little jabbing left from Roth on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gielgud lands a two punch combo.
Gielgud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Roth counters with a straight right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gielgud lands with a straight right. Roth didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gielgud misses with a straight right.
Gielgud throws a right hand that Roth ducks under and follows up with a left that Roth also avoids with ease.
Roth looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gielgud has closed the distance and engaged Roth in a clinch.
Gielgud escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gielgud.
Good exchange - Gielgud coming out on top.
Gielgud lands with an uppercut that bounces Roth off the cage and back into range.
Roth uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gielgud.
Roth moves away from the strike by Gielgud.
Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roth ducks under a wild hook from Gielgud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gielgud throws a lazy uppercut
and Roth counters with a nice body shot.
Gielgud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roth appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gielgud is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A big left from Gielgud misses.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Roth checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gielgud misses the target.
Roth drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gielgud defends it well.
Gielgud looks to throw the jab but Roth is out of range.
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!
Roth bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Roth throws a counter combo.
Gielgud waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Roth.
Roth swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab from Gielgud does it's job there.
Gielgud cracks Roth with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Gielgud - just one landing.
Gielgud misses with a few strikes there.
A swing and a miss from Gielgud.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gielgud misses with an uppercut. Roth saw that one coming.
Gielgud misses with a looping left.
Gielgud moves into the clinch successfully.
Roth jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Gielgud walks away with a smile on his face. Roth gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A shot to the liver by Gielgud. Beautiful body shot.
Roth keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gielgud.
Gielgud misses with a hook
and Roth connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gielgud misses.
Gielgud is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roth.
Roth avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roth looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Roth slips under a jab from Gielgud.
Teofil Gielgud is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gielgud misses with a looping right.
Roth throws out a counter right but Gielgud avoids it with no problem.
Gielgud misses with a looping left.
Roth with the counter takedown but Gielgud avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Roth defending well as Gielgud loads up on a big left hand.
A countering left hand to the body from Roth misses.
Roth moves away from the strike by Gielgud.
Roth is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Gielgud connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Teofil Gielgud dominated that round.
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.
Gielgud throws a jab when Roth was well out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Gielgud. Those never looked like landing.
Gielgud lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Gielgud rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Roth counter with a right hand.
Gielgud swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Roth throws out a counter right but Gielgud avoids it with no problem.
Gielgud misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Roth takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gielgud is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roth can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Gielgud.
Gielgud misses with a left hand
and Roth counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gielgud misses with a hook. Roth ducked under it nicely.
Roth with the counter takedown but Gielgud avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gielgud throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roth sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Gielgud misses with the combination.
Gielgud throws a poor cross that misses
and Roth counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gielgud! Roth lets Gielgud back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Gielgud is rocked!
It looks like Teofil Gielgud has been cut.
Gielgud misses with a hook
and Roth counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Gielgud falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Philip Roth!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pablo Abrazos (ranked 973 p4p, 911 weight class) and Jesus Christ (ranked 128 p4p, 118 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pablo Abrazos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jesus Christ!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abrazos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Abrazos keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christ dodges the punch combination from Abrazos.
Abrazos on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Abrazos misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christ swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Abrazos.
Abrazos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Abrazos swings widly with a right hand
and Christ connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Pablo Abrazos has been cut.
Abrazos lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Christ scores with a punch to the head.
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!
Abrazos avoids the head kick by Christ.
Pablo Abrazos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Abrazos has Christ up against the cage in a clinch.
Abrazos tries a body shot but Christ blocks it.
Christ blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Christ tries to break the clinch but Abrazos is controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christ escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Abrazos takes the fight into the clinch.
Christ breaks from the clinch.
Abrazos misses with a wild combination.
Abrazos cracks Christ with an open hand slap.
Abrazos lands with a straight right. Christ didn't see that one coming.
Christ staying out of range there.
Abrazos throws a body shot but no joy.
Christ throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abrazos.
Abrazos tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Christ manages to circle out of the way.
Christ ducks under a wild hook from Abrazos.
Christ pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Abrazos back to the cage. Christ follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Christ uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Abrazos.
Abrazos thows a left - swing and a miss!
Abrazos looks to land a left hand but Christ moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christ takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Abrazos is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Christ steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Abrazos.
Abrazos tries to move into range but Christ moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Abrazos looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Abrazos thuds a left hand into Christ's body.
Abrazos throws out a powerful jab.
Christ lands with a nice body punch.
Abrazos looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Abrazos throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pablo Abrazos's cut is getting worse.
Abrazos moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Christ misses with a looping left.
An inside leg kick lands from Christ.
Abrazos swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a series of strikes. Abrazos will be more careful next time no doubt.
Abrazos throws a shot from downtown. Christ moves away and avoids it.
Christ tried to score with a low kick but Abrazos checks it.
Abrazos looks to land a combination but Christ avoids it well.
Christ with a jab.
Pablo Abrazos's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Christ drops Abrazos with a huge uppercut! Abrazos drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Christ is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jesus Christ!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Benny Darius (ranked 1394 p4p, 375 weight class) and Huntti Mfer (ranked 155 p4p, 49 weight class). Darius's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, In the Shadows - The Rasmus. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Benny Darius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Huntti Mfer!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Darius throws a jab but it's blocked by Mfer.
Mfer swings widly with a right hand
and Darius counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mfer is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Darius.
Darius tries to clinch up
enabling Mfer to counter with a crisp jab.
Darius has a takedown stuffed.
A little jabbing left from Mfer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mfer throws a shot from downtown. Darius moves away and avoids it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mfer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Mfer looks to score with a jab to the body but Darius is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darius fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Darius looks to land a left hand but Mfer moved out of range nicely.
Mfer avoids a punch combination nicely.
A jab from Darius misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mfer throws a jab but it's blocked by Darius.
Darius throwing a counter right hand but Mfer manages to avoid it.
Mfer takes a swing at Darius's ribcage but misses.
Darius was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darius shoots in looking for a takedown. Mfer tries to sprawl out of it but Darius keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mfer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Mfer follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Benny Darius. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mfer walks forward, straight into a front kick from Darius.
Mfer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darius has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Forge 👊 in the buildup to the fight.
Darius misses with a straight right.
Darius waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mfer.
Mfer slips under a jab from Darius.
Darius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Mfer misses.
Darius throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mfer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mfer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Darius has time to react.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mfer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Darius.
Darius lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Darius gets in close and instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darius blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer blocks a body shot from Darius.
Mfer tries to work over Darius's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Mfer - that landed with a thud.
Darius lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mfer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mfer.
Mfer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mfer on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Darius prevents a body shot from Mfer.
Darius swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Mfer - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Darius tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mfer avoids it.
Darius throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darius blocks a body shot from Mfer.
Mfer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mfer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mfer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Darius misses with a hook to the ribs.
A right handed body shot lands from Mfer.
Mfer has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Darius seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mfer can turn it around.
Mfer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mfer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mfer tries a body shot but Darius blocks it.
Darius is trying to trip Mfer. He has hold of a leg but Mfer is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Darius persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Darius is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Mfer has Darius pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Darius trying to control but Mfer is working from the bottom.
Darius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mfer is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mfer has his feet on Darius's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Darius tries to move into range but Mfer moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darius tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mfer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Darius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Darius swings widly with a right hand
and Mfer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mfer sizes up Darius with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Darius is rocked!
Mfer lands a brutal uppercut that launches Darius off his feet! Darius tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Huntti Mfer!
Huntti Mfer opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
Benny Darius was interviewed post fight and said 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harbin Casbon (ranked 424 p4p, 678 weight class) and Projekti Yksi (ranked 55 p4p, 85 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Harbin Casbon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Projekti Yksi!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Phil Schofield and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casbon misses with a looping right.
Casbon clobbers Yksi with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
It looks like Projekti Yksi has been cut.
Yksi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Casbon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Nice defenses there by Yksi.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yksi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Casbon counters with a nice right hand that sends Yksi toppling to the canvas! Yksi scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Casbon finish him?!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yksi scores with a sloppy right hand. Casbon should have avoided that one.
Casbon misses with an uppercut. Yksi saw that one coming.
Casbon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Casbon throws a hook but Yksi avoids it easily.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Yksi slips under a jab.
Yksi throws a combination that misses
and Casbon finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Casbon lands a nice leg kick that just misses Yksi's sensitive parts.
Yksi thuds a left hand into Casbon's body.
The fighters circling - Casbon throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yksi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yksi tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A slow jab from Casbon misses its intended target.
And Yksi tries to counter it with a takedown but Casbon pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harbin Casbon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Casbon lands a right hook to the body.
Yksi lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Yksi has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Yksi lands with a shot to the body.
Yksi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Casbon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
We've been told by Casbon's head coaches at Patskun tappelukoulu that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Yksi moves away from the strike by Casbon.
Yksi changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Yksi takes a swing at Casbon's ribcage but misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Casbon misses the target.
Yksi scores with a jab to the body.
Yksi works Casbon's body with a nice hook.
Yksi ducks under a wild hook from Casbon.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Casbon scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
Yksi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Casbon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yksi misses the shot to the body.
Yksi moves out of range of the strikes.
Casbon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yksi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Casbon slips a straight right by Yksi.
A counter left hand to the body from Casbon misses its target.
A slow jab from Casbon misses its intended target.
Yksi misses with a takedown attempt
and Casbon counters with a stiff right hand.
Casbon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casbon misses with a straight right.
Casbon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Yksi scores with a jab to the head.
Yksi is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Casbon rather than just go for the knockout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Casbon misses with a hook. Yksi ducked under it nicely.
Yksi is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Casbon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yksi looks to land a combination. Casbon sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Good work by Yksi as he checks the leg kick.
Casbon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A slow jab from Yksi misses its intended target.
Casbon with the inside leg kick.
Casbon takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Yksi throws a right and a left that both miss.
Yksi just misses with a punch to the body.
Casbon connects with the punch.
Yksi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Casbon counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 Yksi is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Yksi scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Yksi takes a swing at Casbon's ribcage but misses.
Casbon throwing a counter right hand but Yksi manages to avoid it.
Yksi misses with a jab to the body
and Casbon counters with a stiff right hand.
Yksi is still on wobbly legs! Can Casbon finish him?
Yksi leaves his chin hanging out and Casbon seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Yksi crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harbin Casbon!
Harbin Casbon retains his light heavyweight title!
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