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ENIGMA 211 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Exum Dema (ranked 5574 p4p, 4855 weight class) and Shimshon Ragno (ranked 514 p4p, 480 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Exum Dema!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shimshon Ragno!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ron Honeybunn and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dema uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ragno.
Dema slips under a jab.
Ragno misses with a few strikes there.
Dema slips under a jab from Ragno.
Dema swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ragno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dema.
A big left from Dema misses.
Dema takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Ragno moves away from the strike by Dema.
Dema on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Ragno fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ragno looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Ragno ducks under a wild hook from Dema.
Ragno loads up on a big right hand but Dema slips the punch.
Ragno fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ragno connects with a body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dema throws a jab when Ragno was well out of range.
Dema throws a series of punches but Ragno avoids them all with ease.
Dema takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragno misses the jab.
Ragno lands a left and a right that send Dema crashing to the mat, dazed. Ragno thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Dema is rocked!
Dema on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Oh Dema is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragno fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Dema out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Shimshon Ragno!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vallteri Jalonen (ranked 4182 p4p, 5484 weight class) and Kelvin Santos (ranked 207 p4p, 223 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vallteri Jalonen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Kelvin Santos!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Donatello Bradman and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch lands to the side of Santos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Jalonen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Santos is looking to clinch.
Jalonen misses with a straight left.
Santos moves into the clinch.
Jalonen tries to break free but Santos pushes him back against the cage.
Santos using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Jalonen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santos backwards.
Santos throws a head punch that misses.
Santos lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Vallteri Jalonen has been cut.
Jalonen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jalonen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Santos has him pressed against the cage.
Jalonen has a couple of punches blocked by Santos.
Jalonen lands with a light punch inside.
Santos with a knee to the head.
Santos tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Santos misses with an elbow strike.
Jalonen escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Santos fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Jalonen, pushing him back against the cage.
Santos misses with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santos is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Jalonen is defending well for now.
Santos drops Jalonen with a big knee straight up the middle! Jalonen is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Nice straight punches there by Santos. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Santos.
Jalonen misses with a looping right.
Santos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jalonen throws out the jab.
A bone on bone clash there as Santos blocks the leg kick.
Jalonen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Santos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jalonen sprawling to the canvas! Jalonen rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Santos finish him?!
Jalonen is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jalonen is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Santos doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Jalonen crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Jalonen's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kelvin Santos!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Guerrera Dobrov (ranked 3829 p4p, 25003 weight class) and Laar Gamounts (ranked 376 p4p, 526 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Guerrera Dobrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Laar Gamounts!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Darius Henderson and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dobrov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Gamounts lands with a cross.
Dobrov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Gamounts.
Dobrov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gamounts was well out of range. Poor timing from Dobrov.
Laar Gamounts seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gamounts scores with a hook to the body. Dobrov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dobrov lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Gamounts throws the left hand but Dobrov avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Dobrov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dobrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Dobrov.
Gamounts works Dobrov's body with a nice hook.
Gamounts slips a straight right by Dobrov.
Dobrov moves out of range of the strikes.
Dobrov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gamounts throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Gamounts as he connects with a hook.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gamounts throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Gamounts lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dobrov misses with a few strikes there.
Dobrov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gamounts avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dobrov throws a series of punches but Gamounts avoids them all with ease.
Dobrov seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Gamounts throws a right hand that Dobrov ducks under and follows up with a left that Dobrov also avoids with ease.
Dobrov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gamounts throws a jab when Dobrov was well out of range.
Gamounts has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dobrov misses the shot to the body.
Dobrov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gamounts.
Dobrov slips under a jab from Gamounts.
Dobrov is looking to counter punch.
Dobrov misses the shot to the body.
Gamounts lands a jab to Dobrov's midsection.
Dobrov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Gamounts throws a good cross that connects.
Gamounts connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dobrov momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dobrov closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gamounts.
Dobrov is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Gamounts engages and cracks Dobrov with a massive lead left hook - Dobrov tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Gamounts is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Laar Gamounts!
Laar Gamounts bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Beluga Maluga (ranked 3552 p4p, 4327 weight class) and George Sagapolutele (ranked 353 p4p, 425 weight class). Sagapolutele is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Haka War Dance. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Beluga Maluga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, George Sagapolutele!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Summer Carpenter and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice leg kick from Sagapolutele, right into the meat of the thigh.
Sagapolutele throws a poor cross that misses
and Maluga counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like George Sagapolutele has been cut.
Maluga works the jab nicely.
Sagapolutele circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sagapolutele throws a series of punches but Maluga avoids them all with ease.
Maluga drops Sagapolutele with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Sagapolutele looks back up at him and smiles so Maluga waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Sagapolutele is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maluga ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Sagapolutele out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Beluga Maluga!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tavion Heights (ranked 3176 p4p, 3465 weight class) and Tre Jorgensen (ranked 371 p4p, 401 weight class). Heights comes to the cage accompanied by Predator X - KGATLW. Tavion Heights 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tavion Heights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tre Jorgensen!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen slips under a jab.
Jorgensen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tavion Heights seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heights misses the shot to the body.
Heights swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jorgensen on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heights throws a right hand that misses
and Jorgensen counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Heights thinking.
Jorgensen misses with an uppercut. Heights saw that one coming.
Heights throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Jorgensen.
Heights swings for the body but Jorgensen moves out of range.
It seemed like Jorgensen was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen slips a straight right by Heights.
Heights clinches up against the cage.
Heights throws a punch but it's blocked by Jorgensen.
Still in the clinch, Heights scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heights has him pressed against the cage.
Jorgensen working hard to break the clinch.
Jorgensen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Heights there.
Heights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Heights misses with an uppercut.
Jorgensen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jorgensen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jorgensen slips a straight right by Heights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen defending well as Heights loads up on a big left hand.
Jorgensen swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A jab lands there for Jorgensen.
Heights connects with a single shot there.
Heights misses with a hook to the body
and Jorgensen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Tavion Heights has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jorgensen.
Heights clinches up with Jorgensen and pushes him back against the cage.
Jorgensen tries to break the clinch but Heights is controlling the position.
Jorgensen lands with a left to the head.
A bit of stalling here from Heights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heights has a couple of punches blocked by Jorgensen.
A frustrated look appears on Jorgensen's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Heights softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jorgensen is trying to break the clinch but Heights has him pressed against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Heights has control.
Jorgensen tries to circle away but Heights has him pinned against the cage.
Heights is struggling to control the position.
Heights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heights is leaning against Jorgensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Jorgensen breaks from the clinch.
Heights throws a lazy uppercut
and Jorgensen counters with a straight right hand.
Jorgensen scores with a punch to the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Jorgensen.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Tre Jorgensen has been cut.
Heights closes the distance and clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Heights lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Heights has control.
Nice body punch from Heights.
Jorgensen wants to get back to striking at distance but Heights won't allow it.
Heights keeps control of Jorgensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heights stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jorgensen wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Heights has him pressed against the cage.
Heights lands with a light punch inside.
Jorgensen breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A big left from Heights misses.
Heights throws an off balance right hand
and Jorgensen makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavion Heights dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Nice cross by Heights.
Heights avoids the body shot from Jorgensen.
As Jorgensen tries to get set, Heights tries to push him back and clinch up but Jorgensen manages to avoid the attempt.
Jorgensen lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Heights takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Heights has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Heights jabbing away but nothing is landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Heights looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jorgensen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heights throws out the jab.
Heights lands a glancing blow to the side of Jorgensen's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Heights lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jorgensen doesn't seem phased though.
Jorgensen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Heights was well out of range. Poor timing from Jorgensen.
Jorgensen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Heights.
Heights pushes Jorgensen up against the cage in a clinch.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Heights.
Jorgensen is trying to force a seperation but Heights has the dominant position.
Heights lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Heights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heights scores with a shoulder strike.
Heights swings wildly with an uppercut but Jorgensen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Heights working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heights stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Heights has control.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Heights has control.
Heights lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A short right from Heights.
Heights works on Jorgensen's body with a couple of short punches.
Jorgensen is breathing heavily.
Heights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tavion Heights has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Heights controlling the action here for a moment.
Heights lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Heights.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jorgensen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Heights gets through Jorgensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Heights.
That has opened up Tre Jorgensen's cut even more.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Jorgensen is trying to push Heights away but Heights has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Heights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Heights.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jorgensen wants to break the clinch but can't.
Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Heights scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jorgensen is rocked!
Heights drops Jorgensen onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Jorgensen is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Jorgensen is still on wobbly legs! Can Heights finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jorgensen tries to break the clinch but Heights is controlling the position.
Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
A right hand to the body from Heights.
Heights lands with a light punch inside.
Heights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Heights scores with a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Heights.
Heights has Jorgensen pressed against the cage.
Heights is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jorgensen can do to turn this around?
Heights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jorgensen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Heights content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Heights avoiding damage.
Jorgensen wants to break free but Heights has control.
Jorgensen working hard to break the clinch.
Heights scores with a nice hook to the head.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Heights lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The cut above Tre Jorgensen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Heights keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Jorgensen's efforts to push away.
Jorgensen is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Heights lands with a right to the head.
Jorgensen wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Heights makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A nice left hand lands by Heights.
Jorgensen letting Heights take a breather here.
Heights doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tavion Heights dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Jorgensen throws a right hand that misses
and Heights counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tre Jorgensen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Heights throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Heights takes the fight into the clinch.
Jorgensen tries to circle away but Heights has him pinned against the cage.
Jorgensen lands with a left to the head.
Heights lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Heights on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jorgensen tries to break the clinch but Heights is controlling the position.
Heights lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Jorgensen is trying to break free.
Heights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Heights lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Heights scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jorgensen takes a shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jorgensen has had enough of the clinch but Heights keeps him there for the moment.
A right hook to the body lands for Heights.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jorgensen takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Heights gets through Jorgensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heights pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jorgensen wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Heights leaning his opponent against the cage.
A body shot lands from Heights.
Heights keeps control of Jorgensen as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Heights is leaning against Jorgensen and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Heights.
Jorgensen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Heights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
Heights lands a hook that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Heights.
A short left from Heights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jorgensen wants to get back to striking at distance but Heights won't allow it.
Heights throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jorgensens head.
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Heights gets through Jorgensen's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short uppercut from Heights.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heights lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jorgensen backwards.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head.
Heights lands with a left to the head.
A short uppercut from Heights.
Heights dips a shoulder and cracks Jorgensen with a mighty uppercut! Jorgensen falls back against the cage and Heights unloads with a barrage of strikes! Jorgensen is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heights screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tavion Heights!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between JB Penn (ranked 3084 p4p, 2370 weight class) and Kree P Krawlee (ranked 254 p4p, 207 weight class). Kree P Krawlee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, JB Penn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kree P Krawlee!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Hemmingworth and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Penn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Krawlee.
Krawlee closes the distance and clinches.
Krawlee tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Krawlee gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Krawlee working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Penn has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Krawlee can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Penn keeping moving, preventing Krawlee from controlling successfully.
Penn controls Krawlee momentarily but Krawlee frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Krawlee's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Krawlee is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Penn is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Krawlee is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Penn keeping full guard, as Krawlee tries to pass.
Penn is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Krawlee defends well.
Krawlee lands a couple of elbows.
Krawlee is in close to Penn's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Penn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Krawlee working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Penn's head.
Krawlee with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Penn is rocked!
Krawlee gets to his feet and stands over Penn, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Penn felt that one! Krawlee unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Penn from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kree P Krawlee!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Justice Johnston (ranked 2444 p4p, 2425 weight class) and Bob Terwilliger (ranked 301 p4p, 300 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Justice Johnston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bob Terwilliger!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnston lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Terwilliger at a distance.
Terwilliger misses with a straight left.
Terwilliger moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Johnston uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Johnston looks to score with a jab to the body but Terwilliger is just out of range.
Johnston fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Terwilliger, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnston blocks an uppercut.
Johnston swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnston misses with a short punch on the inside.
Terwilliger works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Johnston fails to land.
Johnston blocks an uppercut.
Terwilliger misses with a hook from the clinch.
Johnston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terwilliger blocking some punches.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Terwilliger is keeping busy.
Johnston misses with some punches.
Terwilliger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnston defending well as Terwilliger loads up on a big left hand.
Terwilliger fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Johnston on the side of the head.
Johnston lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Terwilliger looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Terwilliger connects with a body shot.
Johnston thows a left - swing and a miss!
The fighters circling - Terwilliger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Terwilliger throws an overhand right that lands on Johnston's shoulder, as Johnston tries to avoid the shot.
Terwilliger throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Johnston sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Terwilliger thows a left - swing and a miss!
Johnston connects with a good right hand that stumbles Terwilliger. Terwilliger circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Johnston tries to move into range but Terwilliger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Johnston jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnston looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Johnston drives through and clinches with Terwilliger against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Johnston.
Terwilliger swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Come on Johnston - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Terwilliger is trying to break the clinch but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
Terwilliger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston instigates a clinch.
Terwilliger gets through Johnston's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Terwilliger misses with the head strike.
Terwilliger misses with a punch on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Johnston.
Terwilliger throws a head punch that misses.
Johnston swings wildly with an uppercut but Terwilliger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terwilliger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Terwilliger lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Johnston backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Terwilliger misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short uppercut from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger tries to break the clinch but Johnston is controlling the position.
Terwilliger misses with the head strike.
Johnston working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Terwilliger tries to work over Johnston's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Johnston lands a nice uppercut.
Johnston misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Johnston.
Terwilliger misses with the head strike.
Terwilliger lands a left hand.
Terwilliger breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnston lands a body shot.
Terwilliger waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Johnston.
Terwilliger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Terwilliger keeps the fight on the outside.
Terwilliger falls off balance throwing a combination
and Johnston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Terwilliger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Johnston counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Terwilliger thinking.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A shot to the body from Terwilliger misses
and Terwilliger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terwilliger with the inside leg kick.
Johnston clinches up with Terwilliger and pushes him back against the cage.
Terwilliger swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnston uses good head movement to avoid it.
Terwilliger wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Terwilliger misses with some punches.
Terwilliger breaks from the clinch.
Terwilliger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Johnston clinches up with Terwilliger and pushes him back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnston fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Terwilliger has a couple of punches blocked by Johnston.
A short left from Johnston.
Terwilliger lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Johnston misses with some punches.
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 Justice Johnston will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Johnston forces Terwilliger back against the cage and clinches.
Terwilliger is trying to push Johnston away but Johnston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Terwilliger escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnston on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Bob Terwilliger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Terwilliger misses with a body kick.
It looked like Johnston was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Terwilliger.
Johnston takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnston avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Johnston walks into a straight right hand from Terwilliger.
Johnston tries to clinch up.
Terwilliger lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Terwilliger swats away the attempt to clinch by Johnston.
Johnston lands a nice hook to Terwilliger's body. Terwilliger takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Johnston on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terwilliger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnston.
Bob Terwilliger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnston throws a leg kick that is checked
and Johnston takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Terwilliger scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnston takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Terwilliger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terwilliger avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Terwilliger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terwilliger tries to bum rush Johnston with a series of wild strikes but Johnston uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Terwilliger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnston manages to avoid it.
Johnston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Johnston gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Terwilliger scores with a jab to the head.
Nice jab there from Terwilliger.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Terwilliger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Johnston tries to move into range but Terwilliger moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Terwilliger is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Terwilliger lands with a shot to the body.
Johnston takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Johnston moves into the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terwilliger is leaning against Johnston and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnston.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Terwilliger manages to break the clinch.
Johnston scores with a nice strike.
Nice body punch from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnston is just out of range.
It looks like Johnston has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Johnston scores with a punch to the head.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Terwilliger in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Terwilliger explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Johnston swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston ducks under a wild hook from Terwilliger.
Johnston has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Johnston there as he acknowledges the shot.
Terwilliger misses with a wild body shot.
Johnston fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Terwilliger throws a shot from downtown. Johnston moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Terwilliger throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
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!
Johnston scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Terwilliger scores with a jab.
Terwilliger throws a shot to the body.
Terwilliger misses with a looping right.
Johnston tries to clinch but Terwilliger is having none of it.
Terwilliger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Johnston.
Johnston misses with a straight left.
Johnston throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnston throws a good cross that connects.
Terwilliger lands a jab to Johnston's midsection.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnston looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Terwilliger lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnston at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Terwilliger showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Johnston scores with a hook.
Terwilliger lands the left hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Terwilliger.
Terwilliger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Terwilliger is looking to slow Johnston down with leg kicks.
Terwilliger throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Terwilliger scores with a hook to the body. Johnston takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Terwilliger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
The fighters circling - Johnston throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Johnston takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Johnston has Terwilliger up against the cage in a clinch.
Johnston misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Terwilliger misses with a punch on the inside.
Johnston lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Terwilliger is trying to push Johnston away but Johnston has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Terwilliger breaks from the clinch.
Johnston showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger lands with an uppercut that bounces Johnston off the cage and back into range.
Johnston with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnston lands with a good body shot.
Terwilliger misses with a double jab
and Terwilliger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Terwilliger throws a big shot that misses.
Johnston was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnston misses with a hook.
Johnston stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Terwilliger.
Terwilliger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Johnston.
Terwilliger lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Terwilliger lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Terwilliger misses with a few strikes there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnston tries to clinch but Terwilliger moves away
and Terwilliger counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Johnston wants to clinch.
Terwilliger with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Johnston instigates a clinch.
Terwilliger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Johnston looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Terwilliger wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Johnston has him pressed against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnston misses with the head strike.
Terwilliger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Terwilliger manages to break the clinch.
Terwilliger connects with a single shot there.
Terwilliger connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Johnston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Terwilliger scores with a nice strike.
Johnston keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Terwilliger throws a low kick but Johnston avoids it.
Johnston swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnston tries to close the distance and clinch up but Terwilliger swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Johnston 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.
Terwilliger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Terwilliger punishes Johnston's body with a nice straight punch.
Terwilliger fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
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!
Terwilliger throws the left hand but Johnston avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Johnston wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnston scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Terwilliger gets tackled into the cage by Johnston. Johnston maintains the clinch.
Terwilliger misses with a body punch.
Terwilliger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Johnston pressing his opponent against the cage.
Johnston lands a hook to the side of the head.
Johnston is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Justice Johnston has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnston blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Terwilliger throws a head punch that misses.
Johnston lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Terwilliger blocking some punches.
Johnston blocks an uppercut.
Terwilliger misses with some punches.
Terwilliger has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Terwilliger misses with a punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bob Terwilliger comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Terwilliger has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bob Terwilliger!
During a confident post fight interview, Bob Terwilliger thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Bush (ranked 2936 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Blake Souza (ranked 196 p4p, 148 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Kyle Bush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Blake Souza!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souza will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Souza looks to move away, Bush throws a big counter combo but Souza just gets out of the way.
Souza swinging wildly here.
Bush tries to clinch but Souza moves away
and Souza counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Souza advances position into side control!
Bush is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Bush is looking for a sweep.
Souza throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Bush works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bush keeping control of the position.
Bush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Bush's coaches at London MMA Club 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Bush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bush regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Souza.
Souza is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Bush working a defensive guard but Souza passes into half guard.
Bush is trying to control but can't.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush trying to control here.
Bush wants to improve his position but Souza is controlling well.
Souza wants to free his trapped foot but Bush is holding on for dear life with his legs.
My spies in Tea Time Takedowns inform me that Souza has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Bush trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Bush!
Souza prevents Bush from getting the reversal.
Bush avoids a series of strikes thrown by Souza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bush wants to hold on but Souza pushes him away.
Souza has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bush's face.
Bush is desperately trying to improve his position but Souza has a good base and remains in mount.
Souza lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Bush avoids a series of strikes thrown by Souza.
Bush is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Souza throws some wild stikes that Bush manages to avoid easily.
Souza punching from mount but Bush doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Bush is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Souza is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Bush has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Bush!
Souza is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souza is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bush escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Souza gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Souza wants to control from the top but Bush keeps moving.
Souza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Souza stands and throws Bush's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Souza in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Bush is looking to regain half guard here but Souza keeps moving and retains side control.
Souza misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Bush is looking to reverse the position.
Bush is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Souza dominated that round.
That's time! Bush's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Souza drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bush looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Souza puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Bush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Bush avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Souza.
Bush is looking for a sweep. Souza is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bush is refusing to be controlled, as Souza sits in half guard.
Bush is trying to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Souza not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Bush is trying to stand back up but Souza is controlling him
Souza is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Souza sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Bush defending well though.
Souza is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Souza thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Bush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Souza thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Bush's head.
Bush keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bush trying to hold on to Souza's head to control him but Souza postures up.
Bush is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Souza throwing shots but Bush is blocking nicely.
Souza thows a huge punch but Bush dodges it nicely.
Bush trying to control but Souza postures up.
Souza landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souza is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Souza misses with a head shot. Bush uses the momentum to regain guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bush's guard.
Bush on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Souza is trying to work for a kimura but Bush is defending well.
Bush is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Souza's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Souza's back!
Souza is trying to break free.
Souza really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Bush's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Souza staying busy and making it hard for Bush to control.
Bush looking for the RNC.
Bush doesn't have the hooks in and Souza manages to turn into his guard.
Souza keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bush's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bush trying to control the position.
Souza is looking to work some ground and pound but Bush has wrist control.
Bush looking for a sweep. Not yet Bush, not yet.
Bush avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Souza accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Souza loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Blake Souza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Souza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Souza trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bush working a defensive guard here.
Bush wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Souza looking to pass the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Blake Souza showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Souza shoots in looking for a takedown. Bush tries to sprawl out of it but Souza keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bush manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Bush tried to score with a low kick but Souza checks it.
And Souza tries to counter it with a takedown but Bush pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Bush uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Souza.
Bush drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Souza tries to bench press Bush off him but Bush keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Souza is still trying to improve position.
Bush working away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bush wants to stand but Souza has his arm trapped.
Souza sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bush wants to control but Souza is keeping him busy.
Bush controlling the pace.
Bush looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Souza seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bush got a little sloppy there for a moment and Souza has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bush has managed to get both his arms back between Souza's legs - danger averted.
Souza is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bush is aware though and is defending well.
Bush would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Souza can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bush controls the pace.
Souza is trying to control the position from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bush lands a couple of elbows.
Souza looking to hit a scissor sweep but Bush is one step ahead there.
Souza can't keep his opponent in guard - Bush advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souza tries to get to full guard but Bush has control of the leg.
Bush 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.
Souza actively working from the bottom here.
Bush wants to work for an arm triangle but Souza is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Souza manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Bush won't allow Souza to sweep him here.
Souza wants to improve his position but instead Bush has moved into half guard.
Bush is pressing down on Souza's thigh, looking to free his foot. Souza is holding on for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Souza wants to improve his position but Bush is controlling well.
Souza looking for submissions off his back.
Blake Souza is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bush seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Souza does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bush wants to stand but Souza has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Souza moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Souza trying to control the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kyle Bush showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Souza has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Blake Souza!
Blake Souza 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Summit Panda (ranked 3559 p4p, 2302 weight class) and Ken Shamrock (ranked 406 p4p, 290 weight class). Shamrock has chosen Dangerous Entrance Theme as his entrance music. Summit Panda has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Summit Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ken Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice uppercut there from Panda.
Panda clinches.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shamrock.
Shamrock can't get the takedown.
Shamrock is trying to drag Panda to the mat but Panda just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Panda works on Shamrock's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Shamrock controls the action.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Shamrock.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Shamrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Panda prevents it.
Summit Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ken Shamrock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock blocks an uppercut.
Shamrock goes for a takedown in the clinch but Panda prevents it.
Shamrock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Panda after a bit of a struggle.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Panda tries a body shot but Shamrock blocks it.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shamrock looks winded!
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Panda.
Shamrock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Panda.
Panda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Shamrock.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
Panda gets through Shamrock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Panda lands a right hand.
Panda is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Panda lands a left hand.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shamrock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Shamrock's ribcage. Shamrock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Panda softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Panda lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Panda.
Shamrock is rocked!
A shot in the inside from Panda.
Shamrock is still on wobbly legs! Can Panda finish him?
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
Shamrock seems to have recovered his senses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Panda.
We've been informed that Shamrock has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Panda.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda drops Shamrock onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Shamrock is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Panda throws a big uppercut that drops Shamrock! More strikes from Panda and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Shamrock lies dazed against the cage as Panda celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Summit Panda!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michel Robillard (ranked 2511 p4p, 3083 weight class) and Reinhardt Eimann (ranked 315 p4p, 362 weight class). Eimann is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Secret d'actualité. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Michel Robillard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Reinhardt Eimann!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Hugh Johnson and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robillard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eimann counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Eimann throws a leg kick
and Robillard counters with a nice uppercut.
Robillard throws out a powerful jab.
Eimann swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robillard gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robillard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Eimann fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard throws a head punch that misses.
Eimann wants to break free but Robillard has control.
Eimann lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Eimann.
Eimann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robillard moves in looking to clinch but Eimann pushes him off.
Eimann appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Robillard swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Eimann looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Eimann throws the left hand but Robillard avoids the punch easily.
Robillard lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eimann listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
It looks like Michel Robillard has been cut.
Eimann throws an off balance right hand
and Robillard moves into the clinch.
Eimann has a couple of punches blocked by Robillard.
Robillard can't find room to land a body shot as Eimann controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard.
Eimann gets through Robillard's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Eimann lands with a light punch inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Robillard.
Eimann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Robillard uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eimann.
Robillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robillard darts in and clinches Eimann up against the cage.
A short right from Eimann.
Eimann scores with an uppercut up the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Robillard scores with a hook to the body.
Eimann lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eimann blocks a body shot from Robillard.
Robillard lands a hook to the side of the head.
Robillard fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Robillard blocking some punches.
Robillard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Robillard.
A head punch on the inside from Robillard fails to land.
Eimann breaks from the clinch.
Robillard swings away with a body shot that misses
and Eimann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Robillard tries to clinch but Eimann moves out of range.
Eimann lands a jab to Robillard's midsection.
Eimann uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Robillard.
Michel Robillard seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robillard wants to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eimann lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Eimann jabs Robillard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Robillard throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Robillard has Eimann up against the cage in a clinch.
Robillard lands an uppercut.
Eimann escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Robillard throws a body shot but no joy.
Eimann misses the shot to the body.
Robillard wants to clinch up but Eimann keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eimann scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Robillard doesn't seem bothered though.
Robillard tries to clinch but Eimann moves out of range.
Eimann swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Eimann misses with a body shot
and Robillard counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Eimann ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Robillard moves away.
As Eimann tries to get set, Robillard tries to push him back and clinch up but Eimann manages to avoid the attempt.
Eimann throws a body punch but Robillard moves out of range.
As Eimann tries to get set, Robillard tries to push him back and clinch up but Eimann manages to avoid the attempt.
Robillard lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Robillard misses
and Eimann counters with a straight right hand.
Robillard chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Eimann can pounce on him.
Eimann tests Robillard's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Eimann with a nice cross.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reinhardt Eimann dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michel Robillard's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Robillard clinches up with Eimann and pushes him back against the cage.
Eimann is looking to break free of the clinch but Robillard has double underhooks.
Eimann tries to circle away but Robillard has him pinned against the cage.
Eimann blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Eimann breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A lazy left from Eimann finds it's target.
Robillard avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Robillard wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robillard connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Eimann has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Eimann there as he acknowledges the shot.
Robillard misses with a hook
and Eimann counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eimann moves out of range as Robillard strikes.
Robillard lands a nice shot that snaps Eimann's head back.
Eimann gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Robillard gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Michel Robillard!
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