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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Grappling Panda (ranked 3122 p4p, 24748 weight class) and Lieutenant Data (ranked 301 p4p, 450 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grappling Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lieutenant Data!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Data rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Panda moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Data's corner calls for a 1-2. Data obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Data with a jab.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Data has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Data lands a big head kick that sends Panda tumbling to the mat! Data takes a step backwards and waves Panda back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Panda is rocked!
 It looks like Grappling Panda has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Data tries a head kick but it misses.
Oh Panda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Data throws a good cross that connects.
Data tries a head kick but it misses.
Panda is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Data.
Data thuds his right hand into Panda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Data gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Data being controlled here, momentarily.
Panda seems to have got his legs back now.
Panda seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Data for as long as he can get away with.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Data is trying to keep Panda in close.
Data being controlled here, momentarily.
Data wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Panda postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Data is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Panda, into his guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Panda is controlling Data's posture.
Panda keeping moving, preventing Data from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Data controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Panda gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Panda looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Decent striking displayed by Data there.
Data sends Panda crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Data is motioning to the referee to let Panda up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda ducks into an uppercut from Data and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lieutenant Data!
Lieutenant Data spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dio Delle Donne (ranked 3345 p4p, 3256 weight class) and Malig Hunt (ranked 316 p4p, 310 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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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dio Delle Donne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Delle Donne.
Hunt scores with a shot to the body.
Delle Donne closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Delle Donne throws a lazy uppercut
and Hunt counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Delle Donne takes a jab right on the kisser.
A big left from Delle Donne misses.
Delle Donne throws a looping overhand right but Hunt ducks down to avoid it.
Malig Hunt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunt scores with a nice strike.
Hunt tries to clinch but Delle Donne is having none of it.
Delle Donne is looking to counter punch.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The fighters circling - Delle Donne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delle Donne blocks a jab.
Delle Donne throws out a leg kick but Hunt moves out of range and Delle Donne only half commits.
Delle Donne throws a jab but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Delle Donne manages to avoid it.
Delle Donne jabs Hunt to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hunt lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Delle Donnes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
The fighters circling - Delle Donne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt staying out of range there.
A jab from Hunt does it's job there.
Hunt cracks Delle Donne with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Delle Donne misses with a straight right.
Hunt swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Delle Donne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Delle Donne avoids the body shot from Hunt.
Hunt swings for the body but Delle Donne moves out of range.
Hunt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Nice body punch from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Delle Donne.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Hunt connects with a right hand. Delle Donne shakes it off.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Delle Donne definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Delle Donne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
Hunt is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Delle Donne had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Hunt scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Hunt throws a predictable looking body shot
and Delle Donne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delle Donne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Delle Donne.
Hunt works the jab nicely.
Delle Donne lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hunt.
Jab by Delle Donne.
Hunt lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Delle Donne is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Delle Donne takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hunt getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Delle Donne throws a jab when Hunt was well out of range.
Hunt throws a jab when Delle Donne was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delle Donne lands a nice looking body shot.
Delle Donne throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Sloppy strikes from Hunt. Those never looked like landing.
Delle Donne walks into a left hand.
Delle Donne keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Hunt dodges the punch combination from Delle Donne.
Delle Donne cracks Hunt with an open hand slap.
Hunt wants to clinch up but Delle Donne keeps it at a distance.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delle Donne throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunt.
Good standup being displayed there by Hunt as he connects with a hook.
Hunt moves out of range as Delle Donne strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Delle Donne.
Hunt slips under a jab from Delle Donne.
Delle Donne misses with a wild body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt falls off balance throwing a combination
and Delle Donne cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt cracks Delle Donne with a good jab.
Hunt throws the left hand but Delle Donne avoids the punch easily.
Delle Donne looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunt scores with a decent looking hook.
Delle Donne misses with an uppercut.
Hunt lands with a right hand.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Delle Donne circles away and keeps his distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunt throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Delle Donne.
Delle Donne blocks a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hunt connects with a body shot that sends Delle Donne's belly button to the back.
Delle Donne misses with a hook.
Delle Donne takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hunt looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Delle Donne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt doesn't manage to clinch there - Delle Donne circles away.
Hunt takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Delle Donne misses with a wild body shot.
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delle Donne takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delle Donne gets tackled into the cage by Hunt. Hunt maintains the clinch.
Delle Donne prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Delle Donne prevents a body shot from Hunt.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delle Donne breaks from the clinch.
A slow jab from Delle Donne misses its intended target.
Hunt just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt blocks a jab.
Delle Donne misses with an uppercut.
Hunt tries to close the distance and clinch but Delle Donne swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A little feinted left hand from Delle Donne on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hunt ducks under a wild hook from Delle Donne.
Hunt jabs Delle Donne right on the nose. Delle Donne blinks but takes it well.
Delle Donne misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice body shot.
Hunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Hunt keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Hunt connects with a good right hand that stumbles Delle Donne. Delle Donne circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hunt misses the shot to the body.
Delle Donne has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Delle Donne there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hunt misses with a shot to the body
and Delle Donne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt cracks Delle Donne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Delle Donne fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Delle Donne scores with the left hand. Hunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Hunt scores with a nice right hand.
Delle Donne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hunt connects with the punch.
Delle Donne uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Delle Donne bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Delle Donne wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A jab from Hunt misses.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sloppy strikes from Delle Donne. Those never looked like landing.
Hunt slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Delle Donne is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunt looks to land a right hand but Delle Donne moved out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Delle Donne misses the target.
Oh Delle Donne is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hunt scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt misses with a looping right.
Hunt tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Delle Donne counters with a nice uppercut.
Delle Donne seems to have got his legs back now.
Hunt lands a jab to Delle Donne's midsection.
Delle Donne keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hunt.
Hunt throws a series of strikes that have Delle Donne backpedaling.
The fighters circling - Delle Donne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delle Donne throws out a powerful jab.
Delle Donne throws a hook but Hunt avoids it easily.
Delle Donne has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Delle Donne's head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Delle Donne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Delle Donne avoids the body shot from Hunt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delle Donne on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Delle Donne steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hunt.
It looked like Delle Donne was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hunt.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Delle Donne misses with a looping left.
Delle Donne sets himself, and Hunt steps forward looking for the clinch! Delle Donne avoids it this time.
Delle Donne ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hunt moves away.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hunt lands a nice looking body shot.
Delle Donne ducks under a wild hook from Hunt.
Delle Donne misses with the combination.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Delle Donne's body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Delle Donne jabs at Hunt's body.
Hunt loads up on a big right hand but Delle Donne slips the punch.
Delle Donne waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hunt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Hunt throws a hook to the side of Delle Donne's head but Delle Donne sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Delle Donne takes a swing at Hunt's ribcage but misses.
Delle Donne throws a combination that misses
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
Delle Donne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hunt connects with a crisp jab.
A lazy left from Hunt finds it's target.
Hunt clobbers Delle Donne with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Delle Donne misses with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Delle Donne. Hunt does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Delle Donne connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Delle Donne ducks down to avoid it.
Delle Donne swings widly with a right hand
enabling Hunt to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Hunt takes one to the chin there.
Hunt thuds a left hand into Delle Donne's body.
Delle Donne slips a jab and a cross from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Delle Donne throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hunt bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hunt is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Delle Donne walks into a stiff left hand from Hunt.
Delle Donne walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunt takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hunt swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Hunt looks to move away, Delle Donne throws a big counter combo but Hunt just gets out of the way.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Delle Donne takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Delle Donne uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hunt.
Hunt keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunt moves away from the strike by Delle Donne.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Delle Donne counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Delle Donne cracks Hunt with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Malig Hunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delle Donne is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Delle Donne throws a big shot that misses.
Hunt with a hook.
Hunt tries to clinch there but Delle Donne circles away.
Hunt moves out of range of the strikes.
A jab from Hunt finds it's way through Delle Donne's defenses.
Hunt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hunt uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Delle Donne misses with an uppercut
and Hunt makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Hunt throws a hook but Delle Donne blocks it.
Hunt misses with a body shot
and Delle Donne counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hunt fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Hunt connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delle Donne looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with a jab to the body
and Delle Donne counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Delle Donne loads up on a big right hand but Hunt slips the punch.
It seemed like Hunt was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunt throws a looping overhand right but Delle Donne ducks down to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Delle Donne misses the target.
Nice shot by Hunt.
Delle Donne takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Delle Donne misses with a body shot.
Delle Donne swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hunt clinches up against the cage.
Hunt holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Delle Donne blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Delle Donne wants to get back to striking at distance but Hunt won't allow it.
Delle Donne is trying to force a seperation but Hunt has the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
Delle Donne manages to break the clinch.
Delle Donne misses with a hook.
Delle Donne takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delle Donne throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Delle Donne with an uppercut!
Hunt cracks Delle Donne with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunt tests Delle Donne's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A jab lands there for Delle Donne.
Delle Donne walks into a straight right hand from Hunt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hunt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Delle Donne was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunt.
Jab by Hunt.
Dio Delle Donne has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hunt takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malig Hunt comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hunt has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malig Hunt!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Vidar Engberg (ranked 2688 p4p, 3076 weight class) and Alessandro Garrison (ranked 313 p4p, 334 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vidar Engberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Garrison!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Engberg throws a lazy right hand but Garrison sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Engberg misses with a hook. Garrison ducked under it nicely.
Engberg moves out of range of the body kick.
We've been told by Engberg's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Engberg closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Garrison pushes Engberg up against the cage in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Engberg.
A nice right hand lands inside from Engberg.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Engberg avoids the damage to the body.
Engberg tries to break the clinch but Garrison is controlling the position.
Engberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Engberg is defending well for now.
Engberg working hard to break the clinch.
Garrison prevents Engberg from breaking the clinch.
Engberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Knees to the body from Garrison.
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!
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Engberg is defending well for now.
The referee calls for Engberg to work.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Garrison working aggressively here.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Garrison obliges.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Engberg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Engberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Engberg.
Garrison tries to land knees in the clinch but Engberg avoids the damage to the body.
Engberg struggles to land a body shot inside as Garrison controls his hands.
Engberg has had enough of the clinch but Garrison keeps him there for the moment.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Engberg avoids it.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
Engberg lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Engberg scores with a shoulder strike.
Engberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engberg is trying to stall.
Engberg lands with a short shot to the head.
Garrison being controlled against the cage.
Engberg wants to break free but Garrison has control.
Garrison crunches a lovely knee into Engberg's ribcage.
Garrison scores a nice knee to the body.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Engberg is defending well for now.
Garrison throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engberg breaks from the clinch.
Engberg cracks a nice hook into Garrison's ribs.
Garrison throws a lazy head kick
and Engberg counters with a one-two to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Garrison doesn't manage to clinch there - Engberg circles away.
It looked like Engberg was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Garrison has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garrison using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Garrison scores with a shot to the side of Engberg's head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Engberg.
A head punch on the inside from Garrison fails to land.
Engberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engberg wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Engberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Garrison's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Engberg tries to stall but Garrison uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Engberg pulls Garrison into guard.
Garrison decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Engberg, up you get!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Garrison tries to clinch but Engberg is having none of it.
Engberg lands with a good body shot.
Garrison tries to clinch there but Engberg circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Garrison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrison wants to clinch.
Garrison just misses with a punch to the body.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch but Engberg swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Engberg connects with a looping right hand.
Garrison takes the fight into the clinch.
Engberg lands a right hand.
Engberg lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Engberg's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Engberg managing to block the knees to the body from Garrison.
Engberg avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Engberg.
Engberg pushes Garrison back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Engberg lands an uppercut.
Engberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Engberg tries to pull guard but Garrison forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Engberg wants to break free but Garrison has control.
Garrison lands a right hand.
Engberg pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garrison moves out of range of the strikes.
Engberg misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Garrison.
Engberg closes the distance and clinches.
Engberg throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garrisons head.
Engberg tries to break the clinch but Garrison is controlling the position.
Engberg has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
Engberg is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Engberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garrison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Engberg's efforts to push away.
Garrison missing with knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garrison.
Engberg wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vidar Engberg dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Garrison tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Engberg counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Engberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garrison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Engberg checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vidar Engberg is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Engberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Garrison. Garrison circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Garrison tries to clinch but Engberg moves out of range.
Garrison is looking to clinch but Engberg is avoiding it.
Engberg swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Garrison.
Garrison tries to clinch but Engberg is having none of it.
Garrison takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Engberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrison.
Engberg looks to land a right hand but Garrison moved out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Engberg connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Garrison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Garrison closes the distance but Engberg moves to the side
and Engberg counters with a series of strikes. Garrison will be more careful next time no doubt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Garrison connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Engberg is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Garrison can do to turn this around?
Garrison tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Engberg manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garrison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Engberg.
Garrison moves in looking to clinch but Engberg pushes him off.
Garrison closes the distance and clinches.
Engberg is trying to break free.
Engberg on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Engberg scores with a shot to the side of Garrison's head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Garrison.
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
Engberg blocks an uppercut.
Garrison misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Engberg.
Engberg avoiding damage as Garrison throws knees to the body.
Garrison swings wildly with an uppercut but Engberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Engberg avoids it.
Garrison has Engberg pressed against the cage, preventing Engberg from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Engberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Engberg breaks the clinch.
Engberg tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Garrison was well out of range. Poor timing from Engberg.
Engberg swats away the attempt to clinch by Garrison.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Engberg works the jab nicely.
Garrison takes one to the side of the head.
Engberg avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Garrison tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Engberg is able to avoid easily.
Engberg swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Garrison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Garrison tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Engberg paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Engberg misses with a looping left.
Engberg looks to land a right hand but Garrison moved out of range.
Engberg throws the left hand but Garrison avoids the punch easily.
Garrison has Engberg up against the cage in a clinch.
Garrison lands a hook to the side of the head.
Garrison keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Engberg's efforts to push away.
Engberg digs a right hand underneath Garrison's ribcage. Garrison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Garrison is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Engberg is defending well for now.
Engberg blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garrison tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Engberg escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Garrison throws out a loose jab but Engberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Engberg swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Garrison takes a jab right on the kisser.
Garrison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Engberg stuns Garrison with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Engberg throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vidar Engberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Engberg lands with a straight right. Garrison didn't see that one coming.
 Garrison is rocked!
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garrison gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Engberg lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garrison or not.
Garrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrison is breathing heavily.
The referee calls for Engberg to work.
Engberg lands a shoulder strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garrison with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Garrison tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Engberg avoids it.
Garrison fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garrison misses with the head strike.
Garrison unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Engberg breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garrison takes one to the side of the head.
Engberg circles away from the clinch attempt
and Engberg counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garrison is still on wobbly legs! Can Engberg finish him?
Engberg lands a big right hook! Garrison looks hurt but is still standing! Engberg lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Garrison falls down and Engberg dives in with a huge hammer fist! Garrison's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Engberg runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Vidar Engberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Goat Jones (ranked 2554 p4p, 3344 weight class) and Johnny Dukes (ranked 318 p4p, 390 weight class). Dukes is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: I saw the Light. Johnny Dukes 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Goat Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Dukes to the mat! Dukes manages to get full guard.
Jones lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dukes looking for a sweep. Not yet Dukes, not yet.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Dukes's head.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Dukes has wrist control.
Jones is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Dukes blocks nicely.
Jones sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones postures up.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses.
Dukes wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones wants to control from the top but Dukes keeps moving.
Jones passes into half guard.
Jones is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jones works his way into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones with shots to the head and body - Dukes looks very uncomfortable down there.
Jones postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Dukes badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Jones around the waist but Jones pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Jones is the winner by TKO! Jones jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Goat Jones!
The defeated Johnny Dukes had this to say: 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cain Velasquez (ranked 1474 p4p, 2715 weight class) and Quinton Ellis (ranked 174 p4p, 290 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Cain Velasquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Quinton Ellis!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a nice uppercut.
Ellis fails with the takedown
and Velasquez counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Velasquez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Velasquez dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Velasquez drops Ellis with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ellis looks back up at him and smiles so Velasquez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ellis is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ellis doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Velasquez counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ellis is still on wobbly legs! Can Velasquez finish him?
Cain Velasquez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Quinton Ellis.
Ellis looks winded!
Ellis with a poor takedown
and Velasquez counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Velasquez finds Ellis's off switch, with a big overhand right that connects perfectly to the side of the head! Ellis flops back against the cage, eyes gazing into the distance. Velasquez lands an unnecessary shot before the referee has time to step in and end the fight. Brutal stuff but I'm sure Ellis will be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cain Velasquez!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kenji Yamazaki (ranked 2635 p4p, 2284 weight class) and Miketh The Bike (ranked 324 p4p, 285 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kenji Yamazaki!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miketh The Bike!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The Bike throws a shot to the body.
Miketh The Bike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yamazaki drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Kenji Yamazaki has been cut.
Yamazaki looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The Bike drops Yamazaki with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Yamazaki looks back up at him and smiles so The Bike waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Yamazaki is rocked!
The Bike connects with a jab, followed by a picture perfect straight right that sends Yamazaki to the canvas, out cold! What a finish by The Bike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Miketh The Bike!
After winning the bout, Miketh The Bike thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tater Salad (ranked 1517 p4p, 2013 weight class) and Emmanuel Thompson (ranked 147 p4p, 190 weight class). Salad's entrance music is Tater Salad. A fine choice. Emmanuel Thompson told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tater Salad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salad throws a shot from downtown. Thompson moves away and avoids it.
Salad gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thompson takes a shot to the head.
Salad jumps guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Salad definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Salad working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson trying to control but Salad is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Salad has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Thompson doesn't defend quickly enough and Salad has managed to lock this one up! Can Thompson escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Salad on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Tater Salad!
A very excited looking Tater Salad made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Jonsson (ranked 1624 p4p, 1852 weight class) and Chad Hunter (ranked 206 p4p, 235 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Jonsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hunter.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Jonsson moves away and avoids it.
Jonsson slips under a jab.
A jab from Jonsson misses.
Hunter is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jonsson with a body shot.
A left and a right from Jonsson both land. Nice combination.
Hunter lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jonsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Hunter takes a swing at Jonsson's ribcage but misses.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter connects with a body shot that sends Jonsson's belly button to the back.
Jonsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jonsson lands the left hand.
Hunter looks to land a left hand but Jonsson moved out of range nicely.
Jonsson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonsson sets himself, and Hunter steps forward looking for the clinch! Jonsson avoids it this time.
Hunter drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson throws a combination that misses
enabling Hunter to counter with a crisp jab.
Jonsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jonsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonsson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hunter counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter jabs Jonsson right on the nose. Jonsson blinks but takes it well.
Jonsson lands a slapping body shot.
Hunter bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Jonsson's head backwards.
Hunter misses with a looping right.
Jonsson defending well as Hunter loads up on a big left hand.
Jonsson scores with a jab to the head.
Hunter lunges at Jonsson with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jonsson's hand.
Jonsson misses with a body shot.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Jonsson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Jonsson keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Hunter 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.
Jonsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Hunter gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jonsson.
Martin Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A telegraphed right hand from Hunter misses the target.
As Hunter looks to move away, Jonsson throws a big counter combo but Hunter just gets out of the way.
Martin Jonsson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oooooh!!! Jonsson has knocked Hunter down with a huge combo! Jonsson steps away and waves a wobbly Hunter back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Hunter is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Hunter limp body while Jonsson jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Martin Jonsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 582 p4p, 1586 weight class) and Summittwo Agano (ranked 78 p4p, 202 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Summittwo Agano!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Agano on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Popinski throws a hook to the side of Agano's head but Agano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agano throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Soda Popinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Agano lands a jab to the nose.
Agano ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Popinski moves away.
Agano keeps the fight on the outside.
Agano dives in and grabs Popinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popinski pushes down on Agano's head and hops out.
Popinski loads up on a big right hand but Agano slips the punch.
Popinski scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano misses with a body shot
and Popinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popinski connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Agano throws a looping overhand right but Popinski ducks down to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Agano doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Popinski works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Popinski lands a nice hook to Agano's body. Agano takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Popinski lands with a shot to the body.
Popinski just misses with a punch to the body.
Agano rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Popinski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Popinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Agano is just out of range.
Popinski connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Agano is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Popinski.
A lazy left from Popinski finds it's target.
Agano staying out of range there.
Popinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Popinski.
 It looks like Summittwo Agano has been cut.
Agano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Agano is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Popinski gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Popinski lands a nice shot to the body.
Agano wants a takedown.
Soda Popinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
Popinski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Popinski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Popinski tries to throw a body punch but Agano avoids it by throwing Popinski back against the cage.
Agano's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Agano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Popinski to keep the fight standing.
Agano has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Popinski clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Popinski manages to reverse the position and now he's in Agano's guard. Nice work there by Popinski.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agano is trying to keep Popinski in close.
Agano keeping full guard, as Popinski tries to pass.
Agano keeping moving, preventing Popinski from controlling successfully.
Agano not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Agano wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at SYDNEY ELITE GYM inform us that Agano has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Agano manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Popinski manages to get himself to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Agano wants to pass the guard but Popinski is keeping the position.
Popinski can't keep his opponent in guard - Agano advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Agano is trying to work for a kimura but Popinski is defending well.
Popinski is looking to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Soda Popinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Summittwo Agano's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Popinski connects with a nice looking jab.
Popinski tests Agano's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Popinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Agano takes a swing at Popinski's ribcage but misses.
Agano misses with an uppercut
and Popinski counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A looping hook to the body misses from Popinski. Agano does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Agano misses with an uppercut
and Popinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Popinski throws a hook to the side of Agano's head but Agano sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Agano swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Agano fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Popinski manages to avoid it.
Agano throws a hook but Popinski blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Popinski gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Agano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Agano has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Popinski is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Agano tries for a takedown. No joy.
Agano is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Popinski to keep the fight standing.
Soda Popinski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Summittwo Agano.
Popinski lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Agano or not.
Agano has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Popinski avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Agano is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Agano drops down looking for an ankle pick but Popinski pulls his leg out and moves away.
Agano misses with a body shot.
Agano misses with a straight right.
Popinski bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Agano's head backwards.
Popinski lands a head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Popinski.
Popinski feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Agano sprawling to the canvas! Agano rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Popinski finish him?!
Agano is rocked!
Soda Popinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Popinski throws a body punch but Agano moves out of range.
Agano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Popinski.
Popinski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Aganos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Popinski drops Agano with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Agano looks back up at him and smiles so Popinski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Agano is still on wobbly legs! Can Popinski finish him?
A big right from Agano misses.
Agano seems to have recovered his senses.
Agano misses with a left hand
and Popinski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Agano thinking.
Agano ducks under a wild hook from Popinski.
Agano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Soda Popinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Agano misses with an uppercut. Popinski saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Popinski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Agano closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Agano misses the body punch
and Popinski scores with a counter punch that sends Agano to the canvas! Popinski smells blood - he's punishing Agano with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Agano has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soda Popinski!
Soda Popinski retains his light heavyweight title!
Soda Popinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Calloway (ranked 1627 p4p, 1027 weight class) and Holdin MyCock (ranked 207 p4p, 141 weight class). Jim Calloway is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Holdin MyCock!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway connects with a crisp jab.
It looks like Holdin MyCock has been cut.
Calloway misses with a straight left.
Calloway tries to clinch up but MyCock circles away and keeps his distance.
Calloway moves into range and clinches up with MyCock.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as MyCock controls the action.
MyCock can't find room to land a body shot as Calloway controls the action.
Calloway tries to throw a body punch but MyCock avoids it by throwing Calloway back against the cage.
Calloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calloway scores with a shoulder strike.
Calloway blocks an uppercut.
MyCock has a couple of punches blocked by Calloway.
MyCock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as MyCock controls the action.
A body shot lands from Calloway.
Calloway working aggressively here.
Calloway lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Calloway is leaning against MyCock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Calloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MyCock struggles to land a body shot inside as Calloway controls his hands.
Calloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
MyCock looks winded!
MyCock doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Calloway.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Calloway digs a right hand underneath MyCock's ribcage. MyCock let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Calloway throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Calloway lands a body shot in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Calloway.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of MyCock backwards.
Calloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A hook to the body from Calloway.
Calloway works on MyCock's body with a couple of short punches.
Calloway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Calloway struggles to land a body shot inside as MyCock controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Calloway.
MyCock's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
MyCock looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Calloway cracks MyCock with a nice body shot.
Calloway digs a right hand into MyCock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MyCock's gas tank.
Calloway lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A right handed body shot lands from Calloway.
Calloway lands a left hand that snaps the head of MyCock backwards.
MyCock is rocked!
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MyCock is still on wobbly legs! Can Calloway finish him?
Calloway creates a bit of space for himself and rocks MyCock with a big uppercut! MyCock tries to clinch up but Calloway pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples MyCock to the mat! MyCock covers up and Calloway unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Jim Calloway!
Our winner, Jim Calloway, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Holdin MyCock stepped up to the mic, saying 'You Stopped Holdin MyCock!!!'.
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