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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tadamasa Yamada (ranked 5451 p4p, 25690 weight class) and Seiji Kiido (ranked 499 p4p, 542 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tadamasa Yamada!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Seiji Kiido!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Some wild striking there from Kiido.
Yamada seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kiido tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yamada was well out of range. Poor timing from Kiido.
Kiido takes a swing at Yamada's ribcage but misses.
Kiido misses the shot to the body.
Kiido throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiido throws a series of punches but Yamada moves out of range.
Kiido is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Kiido looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiido throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiido throws a series of punches but Yamada moves out of range.
Yamada showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kiido.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yamada closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Kiido's guard.
Yamada is working Kiido over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Yamada drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Yamada jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Yamada is looking to work some ground and pound but Kiido has wrist control.
Yamada passes Kiido's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yamada is trying for a kimura here. Kiido looks like he's in a lot of pain... and he's tapping out! Yamada wins by kimura!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tadamasa Yamada!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Fezzik (ranked 5214 p4p, 25555 weight class) and Gyatso Tsering (ranked 488 p4p, 581 weight class). Tsering has chosen Мен – тыва мен as his entrance music. Hassan Fezzik could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Gyatso Tsering's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hassan Fezzik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Gyatso Tsering!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fezzik with a jab.
Tsering uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fezzik.
Tsering tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fezzik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fezzik was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsering looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsering wants to clinch up but Fezzik keeps it at a distance.
Tsering moves away from the strike by Fezzik.
Fezzik takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tsering scores with a punch to the head.
Tsering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tsering showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Fezzik.
Tsering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsering cracks Fezzik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsering rushes Fezzik and presses him up against the ropes.
Tsering has picked Fezzik up - he's going for a ride! Tsering dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fezzik is trying to stand up here but Tsering is controlling him well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fezzik wants to get back to full guard.
Fezzik blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tsering.
Fezzik's coaches at have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fezzik is trying to stand up here but Tsering is controlling him well.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Tsering seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fezzik does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jab, jab by Tsering - just one landing.
 It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
Fezzik fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsering tries to close the distance and clinch but Fezzik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tsering gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fezzik tries to break the clinch but Tsering is controlling the position.
Tsering has Fezzik pressed against the ropes, preventing Fezzik from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fezzik manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsering tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fezzik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Fezzik misses.
Tsering tries to clinch there but Fezzik circles away.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsering as he connects with a hook.
Tsering tries to clinch up but Fezzik circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsering slips a straight right by Fezzik.
Fezzik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsering tries to clinch but Fezzik is having none of it.
Fezzik missing with a left hand there. Tsering was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Fezzik on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tsering wants to clinch.
Fezzik swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tsering fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fezzik swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsering.
Tsering looks to clinch
and Fezzik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Gyatso Tsering has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fezzik tries to move into range but Tsering moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik keeps the fight on the outside.
A lazy left from Fezzik finds it's target.
Good standup being displayed there by Tsering as he connects with a hook.
Tsering has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fezzik throws a right and a left that Tsering avoids nicely.
Tsering tries to counter with a clinch but Fezzik shakes him off and moves away.
Tsering displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fezzik throws out the jab.
Fezzik moves into the clinch successfully.
Fezzik wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Tsering has Fezzik pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fezzik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fezzik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Fezzik misses with a looping right.
Tsering ducks under a wild hook from Fezzik.
Tsering clinches up with Fezzik and pushes him back against the ropes.
Tsering has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fezzik avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tsering looking for a takedown.
Hassan Fezzik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gyatso Tsering.
Fezzik's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fezzik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsering.
Tsering doesn't manage to clinch there - Fezzik circles away.
Tsering tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsering lands a really nice looking cross but Fezzik seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fezzik throws a looping overhand right but Tsering ducks down to avoid it.
Tsering is looking to clinch.
Tsering has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Tsering lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tsering displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Fezzik throws out the jab.
Fezzik blocks a jab.
Tsering tries to clinch up.
Fezzik lands with a right hand.
Tsering moves in looking to clinch but Fezzik pushes him off.
Fezzik jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fezzik thuds his right hand into Tsering's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
A cross from Tsering lands.
Fezzik tries to bum rush Tsering with a series of wild strikes but Tsering uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Tsering steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Fezzik.
A left lands for Fezzik.
Fezzik is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fezzik scores with a sloppy right hand. Tsering should have avoided that one.
Fezzik fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fezzik lands with a straight right. Tsering didn't see that one coming.
Tsering lands a nice shot that snaps Fezzik's head back.
Tsering looks to land a left hand but Fezzik moved out of range nicely.
Fezzik smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik moves in looking to clinch but Tsering pushes him off.
Fezzik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsering sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tsering moves in looking to clinch but Fezzik pushes him off.
Fezzik is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsering looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fezzik swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tsering tries to clinch but Fezzik moves out of range.
Tsering tries to clinch up but Fezzik circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Tsering fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsering fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fezzik cracks Tsering with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tsering avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tsering tries to counter with a clinch but Fezzik shakes him off and moves away.
Fezzik jabs Tsering right on the nose. Tsering blinks but takes it well.
Tsering tries to clinch up.
Tsering uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fezzik.
Jab by Tsering.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Tsering moves into the clinch.
Tsering wants a takedown but no success here.
Fezzik is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Tsering working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Fezzik is trying to break free.
Tsering working aggressively here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tsering changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fezzik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fezzik fails to land with a series of punches.
Tsering tries to clinch up but Fezzik circles away and keeps his distance.
Some wild striking there from Fezzik.
Tsering wants to clinch up but Fezzik keeps it at a distance.
Fezzik loads up on a big right hand but Tsering slips the punch.
Tsering moves in looking to clinch but Fezzik pushes him off.
Fezzik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fezzik throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tsering fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fezzik throws a jab but it's blocked by Tsering.
Fezzik throws a right and a left that Tsering avoids nicely.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tsering's hands.
Tsering tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fezzik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fezzik scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Tsering tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fezzik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Gyatso Tsering seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tsering tries to clinch up but Fezzik circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsering doesn't manage to clinch there - Fezzik circles away.
Fezzik throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tsering tries to close the distance and clinch but Fezzik swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Fezzik is looking to clinch but Tsering is avoiding it.
A jab from Fezzik misses.
Tsering tries to clinch up.
Fezzik throwing a counter right hand but Tsering manages to avoid it.
Fezzik throws a hook to the side of Tsering's head but Tsering sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tsering closes the distance and clinches.
Fezzik breaks from the clinch.
Tsering bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fight stays on the outside here - Tsering looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Fezzik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsering.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Tsering has closed the distance and engaged Fezzik in a clinch.
Tsering changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fezzik fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fezzik missing with a left hand there. Tsering was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fezzik cracks Tsering with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tsering is looking to clinch.
Fezzik walks into a straight right hand from Tsering.
Tsering closes the distance and pushes Fezzik back into the ropes.
Tsering can't get the takedown.
Fezzik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fezzik is pressed up against the ropes. Tsering has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fezzik down to the mat. Fezzik avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Tsering looks winded!
Tsering tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsering gets a clinch.
Tsering is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fezzik is defending well.
Fezzik looking to stall.
Tsering lands with a light punch inside.
Fezzik escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fezzik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsering.
Fezzik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fezzik looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Tsering tries to clinch but Fezzik moves out of range.
Tsering wants to clinch up but Fezzik keeps it at a distance.
Donk. Fezzik catches Tsering right on the button with a cross.
Tsering avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fezzik throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tsering sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fezzik misses the jab.
Tsering keeps the fight on the outside.
Fezzik sets himself, and Tsering steps forward looking for the clinch! Fezzik avoids it this time.
Tsering cracks Fezzik with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Fezzik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fezzik closes the distance and clinches.
Tsering wants to take the fight to the mat but Fezzik manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Fezzik wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsering won't allow it.
Fezzik manages to break the clinch.
Tsering takes one to the side of the head.
Fezzik scores with a nice head shot.
Fezzik tries to clinch but Tsering is having none of it.
Tsering is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hassan Fezzik dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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!
Fezzik loads up on a big right hand but Tsering slips the punch.
Tsering throws a hook to the side of Fezzik's head but Fezzik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fezzik seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Tsering tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Fezzik manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tsering fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tsering clinches up with Fezzik and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fezzik lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tsering backwards.
Fezzik wants to break free but Tsering has control.
Fezzik tries to circle away but Tsering has him pinned against the ropes.
Tsering wants a takedown.
Fezzik wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsering won't allow it.
Fezzik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tsering is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fezzik pulls him back up using the underhooks.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tsering.
Tsering keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fezzik's efforts to push away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fezzik is looking to break free of the clinch but Tsering has double underhooks.
Tsering drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fezzik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hassan Fezzik has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gyatso Tsering.
Tsering tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Tsering works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fezzik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Tsering is breathing heavily.
Fezzik is trying to control the position but Tsering postures up.
Fezzik wants to stand but Tsering is controlling the position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Tsering trying to control but Fezzik is working from the bottom.
Tsering postures up.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Tsering trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tsering fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsering swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fezzik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fezzik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsering slips under a jab.
Fezzik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fezzik keeps the fight on the outside.
Tsering lands with an uppercut that bounces Fezzik off the ropes and back into range.
Tsering tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fezzik swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fezzik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Tsering tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tsering uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fezzik.
Tsering closes the distance and pushes Fezzik back into the ropes.
Tsering lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tsering is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Fezzik breaks from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsering throws a hook to the side of Fezzik's head but Fezzik sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fezzik works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Fezzik throws an overhand right that lands on Tsering's shoulder, as Tsering tries to avoid the shot.
Tsering clinches up with Fezzik and pushes him back against the ropes.
Fezzik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fezzik looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Tsering has hold of one of Fezzik's legs. Fezzik is fighting the takedown attempt but Tsering gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Tsering wants to pass the guard but Fezzik is keeping the position.
Tsering is still trying to improve position.
Fezzik tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Tsering showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik keeping moving, preventing Tsering from controlling successfully.
Fezzik looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tsering wants to control from the top but Fezzik keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fezzik lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tsering is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Fezzik.
The fighters circling - Fezzik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fezzik looks to land a left hand but Tsering moved out of range nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Tsering misses.
Tsering throws a jab but it's blocked by Fezzik.
Fezzik misses with an uppercut.
Fezzik gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tsering moves into the clinch.
Fezzik can't break the clinch.
Fezzik working hard to break the clinch.
Fezzik wants to break the clinch but can't.
Tsering drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Tsering has Fezzik pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Fezzik manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fezzik blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fezzik manages to break the clinch.
Fezzik misses with a wild combination.
Fezzik clinches.
Fezzik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik has Tsering up against the ropes in a clinch.
Fezzik tries to break free but Tsering pushes him back against the ropes.
Fezzik is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Tsering is trying to drag Fezzik to the mat but Fezzik just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Fezzik is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tsering can do to turn this around?
Fezzik is trying to push Tsering away but Tsering has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Tsering tries for a takedown but Fezzik manages to get underhooks.
Fezzik is trying to force a seperation but Tsering has the dominant position.
Tsering keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fezzik's efforts to push away.
Fezzik looking to slow down the pace here.
Fezzik wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsering won't allow it.
Fezzik wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tsering has him pressed against the ropes.
Fezzik tries to circle away but Tsering has him pinned against the ropes.
Gyatso Tsering seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Tsering tries for a takedown but Fezzik manages to get underhooks.
Tsering prevents Fezzik from breaking the clinch.
Fezzik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Tsering throws a punch but it's blocked by Fezzik.
Fezzik lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tsering.
Fezzik wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fezzik wants to get back to striking at distance but Tsering won't allow it.
Fezzik is trying to force a seperation but Tsering has the dominant position.
Fezzik breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A punch combination from Fezzik misses.
Fezzik swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsering.
Tsering bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Fezzik's head backwards.
Fezzik jabs Tsering right on the nose. Tsering blinks but takes it well.
Fezzik is looking to clinch.
Fezzik throws a big shot that misses.
Tsering tries to clinch up but Fezzik circles away and keeps his distance.
Tsering moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Tsering tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Fezzik paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fezzik throwing a counter right hand but Tsering manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Fezzik.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tsering.
Fezzik misses with a straight left.
A jab from Fezzik misses.
Tsering takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tsering tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fezzik avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tsering tries to clinch but Fezzik moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsering slips under a jab from Fezzik.
Fezzik waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tsering.
Tsering wants to clinch up but Fezzik keeps it at a distance.
Tsering fails in his attempt to clinch.
Tsering is looking to clinch but Fezzik is avoiding it.
Tsering is looking to clinch.
Fezzik missing with a left hand there. Tsering was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tsering closes the distance and pushes Fezzik back into the ropes.
Tsering drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Fezzik gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Fezzik gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Tsering.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik manages to break the clinch.
Tsering takes one to the chin there.
Fezzik swats away the attempt to clinch by Tsering.
Tsering is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Fezzik circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tsering uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fezzik.
Tsering moves in looking to clinch but Fezzik pushes him off.
Fezzik throws a big counter combination but Tsering scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tsering takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Fezzik lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fezzik misses the jab.
Gyatso Tsering has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hassan Fezzik is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tsering has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Fezzik misses with a straight right.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hassan Fezzik showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Fezzik has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 20:18
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 20:18
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 20:18
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hassan Fezzik!
The defeated Gyatso Tsering had this to say: 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Hammond (ranked 4680 p4p, 25616 weight class) and Parker Saint John (ranked 463 p4p, 556 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin |
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Solid chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Hammond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Parker Saint John!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saint John misses with a shot to the body
and Saint John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint John.
A punch lands to the side of Hammond 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saint John misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Saint John throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
Hammond is looking to counter punch.
Saint John throws the kick towards the body but Hammond avoids it.
It looked like Hammond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint John throws a push kick but Hammond slaps the foot to one side.
Hammond slips a straight right by Saint John.
Hammond takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammond takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hammond defending well as Saint John loads up on a big left hand.
Saint John throws out a loose jab but Hammond uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saint John darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Saint John throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saint John tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hammond was well out of range. Poor timing from Saint John.
A little feinted left hand from Hammond on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hammond rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saint John moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hammond takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammond misses the target.
Saint John thows a left - swing and a miss!
Saint John throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
No joy there for Saint John, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saint John lands a two punch combo.
Saint John throws a series of punches but Hammond moves out of range.
Saint John misses with a leg kick
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Saint John misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hammond.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Saint John manages to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Saint John misses the target.
Saint John bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Parker Saint John seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saint John looks to throw a body kick
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saint John throws a hook but Hammond avoids it easily.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint John misses with a right hand
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
Saint John swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Parker Saint John is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Saint John misses with a left hand
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab.
Hammond is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Saint John looks to land a left hand but Hammond moved out of range nicely.
Hammond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint John misses with a body shot.
An attempted straight right counter from Hammond misses the target.
Saint John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammond manages to avoid it.
Hammond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint John throws a jab when Hammond was well out of range.
It looked like Hammond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint John will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Saint John looks winded!
Saint John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saint John throws a combination that misses
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint John throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammond counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Saint John swings widly with a right hand
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Saint John looks to throw the jab but Hammond is out of range.
It looked like Hammond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saint John misses with a double jab
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab.
Saint John throws a sloppy body shot
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saint John lands a nice looking body shot.
Saint John throws an off balance right hand
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Saint John throws a poor cross that misses
and Hammond counters with a right hand to the body.
Saint John throws an off balance right hand
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saint John fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hammond manages to avoid it.
Hammond connects with a single shot there.
Hammond 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 four minutes gone in the round.
Saint John walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hammond uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Saint John.
Hammond is looking to counter punch.
Saint John misses with a combination
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint John works the jab nicely.
Saint John throws a combination that misses
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
Saint John throws a series of punches but Hammond avoids them all with ease.
Saint John misses with an uppercut
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Saint John swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hammond throwing a counter right hand but Saint John manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Hammond.
Saint John misses with an uppercut.
Hammond swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saint John takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hammond fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Saint John throws a lazy uppercut
and Hammond counters with a straight right hand.
Saint John throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Saint John misses with a combination
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Hammond misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hammond catches Saint John with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Saint John scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saint John throws a leg kick but Hammond moved away.
Hammond slips a jab from Saint John.
It looked like Hammond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Saint John throws the left hand but Hammond avoids the punch easily.
Saint John throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Hammond counters with a stiff right hand.
Saint John rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Saint John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hammond is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Saint John falls off balance throwing a combination
and Saint John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Saint John.
Saint John pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Saint John misses with a hook to the body
and Hammond connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hammond connects with a good right hand that stumbles Saint John. Saint John circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Saint John misses with a left hand
letting Hammond counter with a right hand.
Saint John takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Saint John falls off balance throwing a combination
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jab from Hammond.
Saint John throws a jab but it's blocked by Hammond.
Hammond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Saint John misses with an uppercut
and Hammond counters with a nice uppercut.
Saint John throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hammond.
Saint John has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hammond lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Saint John keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hammond.
Saint John on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Saint John is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hammond.
Saint John throws a right hand that misses
enabling Hammond to counter with a crisp jab.
Good shot there by Hammond.
Saint John misses with a straight right.
It looked like Hammond wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Saint John misses with a shot to the body
and Saint John takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Saint John is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A punch lands to the side of Saint John 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Saint John is still on wobbly legs! Can Hammond finish him?
Saint John throws an off balance right hand
and Hammond counters with a crisp right that sends Saint John to the canvas! Hammond follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tyler Hammond!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Louis Parsons (ranked 5371 p4p, 5645 weight class) and Pedro Pacheco (ranked 481 p4p, 494 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Louis Parsons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Pacheco!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parsons gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
It looks like Louis Parsons has been cut.
Pacheco lands a jab to the nose.
Pacheco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Parsons. Parsons circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 Parsons is rocked!
Pacheco closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Parsons is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Still in the clinch, Pacheco scores with a nice short uppercut.
Pacheco breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Parsons takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pacheco scores with a hook to the body. Parsons takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Parsons bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Pacheco comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Parsons falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Parsons was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Pacheco!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Pedro Pacheco waved his t-shirt featuring Wrestler Wayfare's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Roy Bender (ranked 5942 p4p, 5358 weight class) and Ben Howe (ranked 291 p4p, 279 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Roy Bender!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Howe!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Howe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bender was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Howe looks to land a combination but Bender avoids it well.
Bender was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ben Howe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Howe looks for the body kick but Bender saw that one coming.
Bender swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Howe throws a head kick that misses
letting Bender counter with a right hand.
Howe clinches up with Bender and pushes him back against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Howe wants a takedown.
Bender lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Howe backwards.
Howe wants to stall.
Bender definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bender escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howe moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bender escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Howe misses with the body kick
and Bender counters with a straight right hand.
Howe throws a body shot but no joy.
Howe moves to clinch but Bender breaks away
and Bender counters with a crisp right hand that drops Howe! Bender lets Howe back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Howe is rocked!
Howe closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Howe tries to pull guard but Bender holds him up against the ropes and eventually Howe drops back down to his feet.
Bender lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Bender.
Howe is still on wobbly legs! Can Bender finish him?
Bender throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Howes head.
Bender pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Howe misses with a takedown attempt
and Bender counters with a huge left! Howe is in big trouble! He's backing up but Bender isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Howe from any more damage. A dominating finish by Bender!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Bender!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Amir Hill (ranked 5308 p4p, 3546 weight class) and Xhek Roci (ranked 278 p4p, 218 weight class). Amir Hill has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Amir Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Xhek Roci!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roci darts in and clinches Hill up against the ropes.
Roci breaks the clinch.
A head kick misses from Hill.
Roci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roci stalls.
Roci lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Roci escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the ropes.
Roci pulls guard.
Hill trying to control but Roci is working from the bottom.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but Hill passes into half guard.
Roci really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Roci is trying to stand back up but Hill is controlling him
Hill is looking for a kimura but Roci is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hill to get the leverage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill is just content to waste time from the top position. Roci takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Roci scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Roci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hill jumps guard but Roci turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hill looking to stall.
Roci has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Hill uses from the top position.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roci is proving hard to escape from.
Hill looking to sit in guard and control but Roci gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Roci wants to stand but Hill has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Roci wants to stand and escape but instead Hill has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Hill pushes down on Roci's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Hill is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Roci defends it well.
Hill is pressing down on Roci's thigh, looking to free his foot. Roci is holding on for now.
Roci has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Roci tries to kick Hill off but Hill keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hill wants to take a breather but Roci is having none of it.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Roci wants to get back to his feet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Roci swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Roci closes the distance and clinches.
Roci breaks from the clinch.
Roci takes the fight into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Roci scores with a nice short uppercut.
Roci creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Roci jumps guard.
Hill decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Roci, up you get!
Roci clinches up against the ropes.
Roci lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Roci drags the fight down to the ground.
Roci wants to stand and escape but Hill is having none of it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hill missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hill is looking to stand up but Roci won't let him.
Hill looking to pass the guard.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's six 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.
Roci fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hill, pushing him back against the ropes.
Roci misses with a knee strike.
A short uppercut from Roci.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roci has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hill avoiding damage as Roci throws knees to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roci.
Roci makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Roci.
Roci scores with a hook to the body.
Roci softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Roci lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Roci.
Roci manages to break the clinch.
Xhek Roci seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roci clinches up against the ropes.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Roci - that landed with a thud.
Roci breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roci closes the distance and clinches.
Roci lands a nice uppercut.
Roci manages to pull guard.
Roci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hill trying to stand up but can't free himself from Roci's guard.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but Hill is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Roci uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Roci closes the distance and pushes Hill back into the ropes.
Roci scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Roci lands a shoulder strike.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roci jumps into guard, dragging Hill to the mat.
Hill won't allow Roci to get back to his feet.
Roci avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Roci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Roci gets a clinch.
Roci lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Roci ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Roci no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Hill wants to get up but he can't break Roci's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Roci wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xhek Roci dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Roci forces Hill back against the ropes and clinches.
Roci manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Hill has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Roci is proving hard to escape from.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Roci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roci is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roci swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Hill throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Roci works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Roci utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Roci has Hill up against the ropes in a clinch.
Roci breaks the clinch.
Roci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill misses with a body punch.
Roci controlling the action here for a moment.
Roci pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill prevents Roci from getting back to his feet.
Hill postures up in Roci's guard and throws a big left but Roci blocks it.
Roci wants to stand but Hill is controlling the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Roci can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill wants to stand but Roci is controlling his posture from full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Amir Hill is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Roci gets a clinch.
Roci decides to pull guard.
Hill trying to control but Roci is working from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hill is looking to stand up but Roci won't let him.
Hill trying to control the position from guard on top but Roci is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hill accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roci keeping moving, preventing Hill from controlling successfully.
Roci has momentary wrist control but Hill slips an elbow through the middle.
Roci wants to stand up but Hill is controlling him.
Roci has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hill gets tackled into the ropes by Roci. Roci maintains the clinch.
Roci jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Hill with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hill tries to free his leg and advance position but Roci is retaining full guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hill trying to move into half guard but instead Roci has managed to sweep!
Roci wanted to stand there but Hill had control of the position.
Roci gets to his feet - Hill follows without any prompting.
Hill tries to keep at a distance but Roci has taken the fight into the clinch.
Xhek Roci seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Roci taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Roci stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short uppercut from Roci.
Roci holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Roci throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Roci as Hill tries to tie him up.
Roci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roci moves into the clinch.
Roci lands a shot to the body.
Roci jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roci is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Roci is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Roci instigates a clinch.
Roci's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's eight 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.
Roci gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Roci lands a nice shot to the body.
A short uppercut from Roci.
Roci breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roci has taken the fight to the clinch.
Roci jumps guard and drags Hill to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Roci is looking to stand up but Hill isn't so interested in that idea.
Xhek Roci is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hill trying to control but Roci is working from the bottom.
Hill won't allow Roci to get back to his feet.
Hill would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Roci is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Xhek Roci has got the better of the ground game so far.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Roci wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Hill manages to pass to side control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roci looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xhek Roci comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Roci 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 18:20
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 18:20
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xhek Roci!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Kido (ranked 3127 p4p, 4728 weight class) and Ruben Smith (ranked 365 p4p, 474 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ruben Smith enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Yoshihiro Kido!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Smith!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Russell Pearce and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kido takes a kick to the side of the head.
It looks like Yoshihiro Kido has been cut.
Kido tries to bum rush Smith with a series of wild strikes but Smith uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith misses with a double jab
and Kido counters with a nice double leg into side control. Smith won't be happy with that.
Smith is looking to get back to his feet here but Kido is keeping cool and he's managed to take Smith's back.
Smith is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Kido is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Smith has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Kido has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Smith taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Kido doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yoshihiro Kido!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Maximin (ranked 5678 p4p, 2868 weight class) and Henrico Despo (ranked 233 p4p, 118 weight class). Matthieu Maximin has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Maximin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrico Despo!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximin uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Despo.
Maximin lands with a slapping head kick.
Despo throws a looping overhand right but Maximin ducks down to avoid it.
Maximin throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despo throws a looping overhand right but Maximin ducks down to avoid it.
Despo lands a body shot.
Despo throws a nice looking combination but Maximin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Despo throws a good cross that connects.
Despo checks a low kick from Maximin.
Despo lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Despo looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Maximin misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximin throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Despo connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despo instigates a clinch.
Despo throws a head punch that misses.
Maximin wants to break the clinch but can't.
Maximin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Maximin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Despo connects with a body shot that sends Maximin's belly button to the back.
Despo misses with a body shot.
Maximin scores with a leg kick.
Despo moves out of range as Maximin throws a body kick.
Maximin throws a body punch but Despo moves out of range.
Oooooh!!! Despo has knocked Maximin down with a huge combo! Despo steps away and waves a wobbly Maximin back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Maximin is rocked!
It looks like Matthieu Maximin has been cut.
Maximin is breathing heavily.
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!
Despo fakes the body blow, causing Maximin to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Maximin goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henrico Despo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Deangelo Strickland (ranked 2706 p4p, 3643 weight class) and Leroy Michel (ranked 316 p4p, 401 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deangelo Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Leroy Michel!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Strickland bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Michel's head.
A jab from Michel misses.
A head kick from Strickland lands but Michel takes it in his stride.
Nice body punch from Strickland.
Strickland walks into a stiff left hand from Michel.
Strickland misses with a two punch combination.
Michel wants to clinch.
Strickland cracks Michel with a good jab.
Michel shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Michel 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!
Strickland moves out of range as Michel strikes.
Michel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A shot to the liver by Michel. Beautiful body shot.
Strickland connects with a leg kick.
Strickland walks into a jab.
Michel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michel lands with a good body shot.
We've been told by Strickland's head coaches at Banzai Combat Academy LA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Michel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strickland misses the jab.
Strickland delivers a nice body kick.
The fighters circling - Michel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Strickland throws a lazy right hand but Michel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strickland dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland lands a jab to the head.
Michel lands a body shot.
Strickland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
Strickland closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Michel darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Strickland shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Michel eats them both and turns towards Strickland to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Deangelo Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland misses with a straight right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Strickland takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Strickland thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Michel if he has to take too many more of those.
Michel instigates a clinch.
Strickland breaks from the clinch.
Strickland on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Strickland cracks Michel with a good jab.
Michel moves into range and clinches up with Strickland.
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Strickland throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Strickland. That's going to slow Michel down.
Michel scores with a jab to the head.
Strickland rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Michel counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strickland misses with a few strikes there.
Strickland fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Michel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Michel misses with a body shot.
Strickland loads up on a big right hand but Michel slips the punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland scores with a crisp jab that stopped Michel in his tracks.
Michel with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Michel throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Michel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Strickland throws out the jab.
Michel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Michel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland throws a nice looking combination but Michel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Michel lands with a nice body punch.
Strickland throws the kick towards the body but Michel avoids it.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
Strickland getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Michel misses with an uppercut.
Strickland takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
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!
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michel lands with a nice body punch.
Michel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Strickland moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strickland takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Michel moves into the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Strickland.
Strickland lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Strickland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Michel crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Strickland - the referee stops the clock and Michel gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Strickland. Michel manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Strickland slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Strickland throws a poor cross that misses
and Michel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Strickland feints and then cracks Michel's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Michel down.
Michel rushes Strickland and presses him up against the ropes.
Michel tries to pull guard but Strickland won't allow it.
Michel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
Michel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Strickland's elbow.
Strickland prevents a body shot from Michel.
Michel tries a body shot but Strickland blocks it.
Michel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Michel.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland lands a body shot.
Strickland working aggressively here.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Michel.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Michel scores with a shoulder strike.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland keeps control of Michel as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Strickland tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Strickland misses with a punch on the inside.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Michel's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Michel digs a right hand underneath Strickland's ribcage. Strickland let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Strickland lands a hook to the side of the head.
Michel wants to get back to striking at distance but Strickland won't allow it.
Strickland breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A jab from Michel misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Good exchange - Strickland coming out on top.
Michel avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Michel looks to score with a jab to the body but Strickland is just out of range.
Michel staying out of range there.
Strickland throws a series of punches but Michel moves out of range.
Michel wants to counter the offense by Strickland and move into the clinch position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Strickland explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Michel fails in his attempt to clinch.
A jab from Michel finds it's way through Strickland's defenses.
Strickland scores with a nice head shot.
Strickland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Strickland jabs Michel right on the nose. Michel blinks but takes it well.
Michel tries to clinch up but Strickland circles away and keeps his distance.
Michel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Michel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Strickland.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michel.
Strickland was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Strickland throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Michel.
Michel throws out a counter right but Strickland avoids it with no problem.
Strickland throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Strickland scores with a head kick. Michel tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Strickland slips a straight right by Michel.
A jab from Michel misses.
Strickland looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Michel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Michel takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Strickland lands a nice shot to the body.
Michel has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Strickland.
Michel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Michel clinches up against the ropes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Michel is trying to force a seperation but Strickland has the dominant position.
Strickland lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Michel backwards.
Strickland has a couple of punches blocked by Michel.
Strickland blocks a body shot from Michel.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Strickland breaks from the clinch.
Michel ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Strickland cracks Michel with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
Strickland scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Strickland misses with an uppercut. Michel saw that one coming.
Strickland does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Michel appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Michel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Michel.
Michel jabs at Strickland's body.
Michel tries to clinch up.
Michel misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Strickland throws out a loose jab but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Michel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Strickland pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strickland keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Strickland appears to be looking for a big counter.
Strickland tries to move into range but Michel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Michel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice defenses there by Michel.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michel misses with a wild body shot.
Michel is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Strickland rather than just go for the knockout.
Strickland throws a series of punches but Michel avoids them all with ease.
Michel misses with a leg kick.
Michel moves to clinch but Strickland breaks away
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Michel tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Strickland manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Strickland keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Strickland is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Michel scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Strickland doesn't seem bothered though.
Michel misses the shot to the body.
Michel wants to clinch
and Strickland counters with a left to the body.
Michel lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice defenses there by Michel.
Michel misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Michel.
Strickland takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
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 Deangelo Strickland will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Strickland throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Michel's head.
Strickland jabs Michel right on the nose. Michel blinks but takes it well.
Michel moves forwards but Strickland connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Michel swings for the body but Strickland moves out of range.
Michel throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Strickland connects with a single shot there.
Michel takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Strickland stalling the fight.
Michel has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michel throws a series of strikes that have Strickland backpedaling.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michel takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Michel has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Strickland.
Michel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Strickland swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Strickland misses the jab.
Strickland looks to score with a jab to the body but Michel is just out of range.
Michel tries to land a leg kick but Strickland saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Michel throws a looping overhand right but Strickland ducks down to avoid it.
Strickland throws a quick inside leg kick.
Strickland uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Michel.
Strickland just misses with a punch to the body.
Michel misses with a leg kick
and Strickland counters with a nice uppercut.
Strickland moves out of range of the strikes.
Strickland jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Michel throws out a powerful jab.
Strickland throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Michel stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Strickland misses with the combination.
A shot to the liver by Strickland. Beautiful body shot.
Michel moves out of range of the leg kick from Strickland.
Strickland moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Strickland manages to avoid it.
Strickland swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Michel counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Strickland thinking.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Michel.
Michel scores with a body shot.
Strickland swats away the attempt to clinch by Michel.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Strickland, as that shot connected.
Michel's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Strickland slips under a jab.
Michel connects with the punch.
Strickland rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Michel moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Strickland misses with a body shot
and Michel counters by clinching up.
Michel working hard to break the clinch.
Michel has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Michel struggles to land a body shot inside as Strickland controls his hands.
Michel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Strickland backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michel tries a body shot but Strickland blocks it.
Michel wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
Strickland works on Michel's body with a couple of short punches.
Strickland scores with a shoulder strike.
Michel is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Michel fails to land.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strickland breaks the clinch.
Michel throws a lazy uppercut
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
Strickland misses with a hook.
Strickland throws a head kick that half lands.
Michel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Michel.
Michel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Strickland with a nice calf kick.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Strickland connects with a high kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Michel darts in and clinches Strickland up against the ropes.
Strickland can't find room to land a body shot as Michel controls the action.
Michel blocks an uppercut.
Michel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Michel is trying to break the clinch but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes.
Michel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Michel tries to work over Strickland's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Strickland is looking to control Michel's arms but Michel gets an underhook and turns him. Now Strickland has his back to the ropes.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland looking to slow down the pace here.
Strickland blocks a body shot from Michel.
Strickland swings wildly with an uppercut but Michel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Strickland misses with some punches.
Strickland lands with a light punch inside.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Strickland gets through Michel's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Michel has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Strickland tries a body shot but Michel blocks it.
Strickland breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Michel cracks Strickland with a good jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Michel blocks the leg kick.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Michel.
Strickland bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michel takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The fighters circling - Strickland throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Michel let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Strickland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Some wild striking there from Michel.
Strickland throws the kick towards the body but Michel avoids it.
Michel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Michel moved out of range.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Michel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Michel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Strickland seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Strickland misses with a double jab
enabling Michel to counter with a crisp jab.
Michel moves into the clinch successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Strickland goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Michel is trying to push Strickland away but Strickland has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Strickland misses with a hook from the clinch.
Strickland misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel is trying to break free.
Michel misses with some punches.
Strickland is stalling here.
Strickland throws a punch but it's blocked by Michel.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Michel is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michel's efforts to push away.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Michel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Michel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Strickland or not.
Michel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Michel has had enough of the clinch but Strickland keeps him there for the moment.
Strickland fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Strickland tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Strickland has Michel pressed against the ropes, preventing Michel from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Strickland keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Michel's efforts to push away.
A short right from Strickland.
Strickland digs a right hand underneath Michel's ribcage. Michel let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Strickland scores with a nice short uppercut.
Strickland blocking some punches.
Strickland throws a head punch that misses.
Michel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Leroy Michel has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Michel lands a shoulder strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Michel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Strickland lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Michel tries to throw a body punch but Strickland avoids it by throwing Michel back against the ropes.
Leroy Michel seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Michel looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Michel lands a nice uppercut.
Michel is looking to break free of the clinch but Strickland has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Strickland.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Michel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Strickland.
Michel is breathing heavily.
Strickland pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michel ducks right into an uppercut from Strickland.
Strickland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Strickland fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Michel on the side of the head.
Michel tries to move into range but Strickland moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Michel's head but Michel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michel scores with a nice strike.
Strickland uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Michel.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
Strickland jabs at Michel's body.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Strickland uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Michel has time to react.
Michel misses with a hook.
Michel avoids the head kick by Strickland.
Strickland uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Michel.
Strickland misses with a series of wild punches.
A countering left hand to the body from Michel misses.
Strickland swings for the body but Michel moves out of range.
Strickland connects with an inside leg kick.
Michel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Strickland.
Michel is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Strickland with a body shot.
Deangelo Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Michel scores with a sloppy right hand. Strickland should have avoided that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Deangelo Strickland showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Strickland has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 20:18
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 20:18
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 20:19
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Deangelo Strickland!
Deangelo Strickland bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Korneliusz Walczak (ranked 1898 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Marvin Hearse (ranked 235 p4p, 439 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korneliusz Walczak!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marvin Hearse!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Anthony Taglia and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearse throws an off balance right hand
and Hearse takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walczak wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Walczak seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Hearse takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Walczak sizes up Hearse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Hearse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hearse takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hearse with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walczak counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Walczak connects with a jab.
Walczak lands with a right hand.
It looks like Marvin Hearse has been cut.
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!
Hearse takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Walczak lands a big uppercut and Hearse crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Hearse looks OK. Walczak waves Hearse back to his feet!
Hearse is rocked!
Walczak cracks Hearse with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Korneliusz Walczak!
After winning the bout, Korneliusz Walczak 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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