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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matthieu Maximin (ranked 25451 p4p, 25345 weight class) and Dechen Tsering (ranked 243 p4p, 252 weight class). Tsering has chosen Мен – тыва мен as his entrance music. Matthieu Maximin has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Matthieu Maximin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechen Tsering!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maximin defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tsering.
Maximin lands with a nice body kick.
Tsering shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Maximin pinned against the ropes. Maximin gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maximin lands a nice looking body kick.
Tsering looks winded!
Maximin feints with a left and delivers a massive head kick! Tsering collapses like a ragdoll! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Matthieu Maximin!
During a confident post fight interview, Matthieu Maximin thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Dechen Tsering was interviewed post fight and said 'I am but a mortal; I will return when healed.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Fezzik (ranked 4547 p4p, 5627 weight class) and Ruben Smith (ranked 451 p4p, 497 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hassan Fezzik!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ruben Smith!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Dean Styles and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fezzik misses with a takedown
and Smith counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Hassan Fezzik has been cut.
Smith tries to bum rush Fezzik with a series of wild strikes but Fezzik uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Smith lands a nice shot that snaps Fezzik's head back.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Fezzik gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fezzik is looking to break free of the clinch but Smith has double underhooks.
Fezzik is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fezzik drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Smith gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Fezzik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fezzik has Smith pressed against the ropes, preventing Smith from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fezzik has a couple of punches blocked by Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fezzik can't find room to land a body shot as Smith controls the action.
Fezzik has Smith pushed against the ropes.
Smith breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Smith lands a jab-cross combination.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fezzik steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Smith darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ruben Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fezzik with a poor takedown
and Smith counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fezzik takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Fezzik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Smith missing with a left hand there. Fezzik was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fezzik dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Fezzik looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a stiff right hand.
Fezzik closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smith circles away.
Smith unleashes a big counter combination but Fezzik bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Smith punishes Fezzik's body with a nice straight punch.
Fezzik tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
A combination from Smith does no damage.
Fezzik throwing a counter right hand but Smith manages to avoid it.
Smith misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fezzik shoots and misses
and Smith counters with a straight right hand.
Fezzik tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fezzik fails with a takedown attempt.
As Fezzik backs off Smith throws a huge counter combo but Fezzik manages to avoid it all.
Fezzik has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Smith finds it's way round the side to connect with Fezzik's head.
Fezzik shoots in for a double leg but Smith sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Fezzik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fezzik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fezzik lands in his opponent's guard.
Fezzik is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rabid Dog that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik stops Smith from standing up.
Fezzik drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Smith manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Fezzik has Smith in his guard.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Fezzik.
Smith told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Fezzik is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's four 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.
Fezzik is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Smith wants to stand and escape but instead Fezzik has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith wants to get back to his feet but Fezzik is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fezzik trying to control but Smith is working from the bottom.
Smith keeping full guard, as Fezzik tries to pass.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Fezzik wants to control from the top but Smith keeps moving.
Fezzik pushes down on Smith's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Smith is refusing to be controlled, as Fezzik sits in half guard.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fezzik is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Smith is just riding it out for now. Fezzik eventually gives up the hold.
Fezzik is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Smith sees it coming and defends easily.
Fezzik frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Smith suckers Fezzik into throwing a sloppy strike and uses the momentum to reverse the position beautifully! Smith is now in Fezzik's guard!
Fezzik has control of Smith's left arm, preventing Smith from doing any damage.
Fezzik on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Fezzik tries to get out of the position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Fezzik is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fezzik trying to keep a closed guard but Smith is proving a slippery customer.
Smith is looking to stand up but Fezzik won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Smith misses with a hook.
Smith throws a combination that misses
and Fezzik counters with a shoot takedown. Smith fights it but they end up in guard.
Fezzik stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smith swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik looking to sit in guard and control but Smith gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Smith stopping the sweep attempt from Fezzik.
Fezzik has his hands on Smith's head, controlling the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Smith wants to control from the top but Fezzik keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruben Smith dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hassan Fezzik's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Fezzik tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Smith defends well and Fezzik ends up having to push Smith into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Fezzik swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Smith has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Fezzik is working for takedown but Smith is calmly controlling the position for now.
Fezzik drops down looking for an ankle pick but Smith pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hassan Fezzik. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Smith listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fezzik fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Smith avoids it really well and circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Smith looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith slaps away a takedown attempt from Fezzik, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fezzik takes one on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fezzik has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Hassan Fezzik's cut is getting worse.
Smith pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Smith will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Ruben Smith seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fezzik closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Fezzik lands in his opponent's guard.
Smith pushes Fezzik off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Fezzik dodges the punch combination from Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fezzik fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik walks into a straight right hand from Smith.
Smith throws a right and a left that both miss.
Fezzik drops down looking for a counter takedown but Smith sprawls and moves away.
Smith slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fezzik uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smith.
Fezzik tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Fezzik is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Smith's half guard.
Fezzik wants to pass to mount but Smith is defending the position.
Fezzik is looking for a kimura here.
Fezzik wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik stalling.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fezzik.
Fezzik seems to be looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Smith avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Fezzik.
Fezzik throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Fezzik is pressing down on Smith's thigh, looking to free his foot. Smith is holding on for now.
Fezzik is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Smith is breathing heavily.
Fezzik get's back to his feet.
Smith swats away the attempt to clinch by Fezzik.
Smith appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Smith tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fezzik fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Smith keeps the fight on the outside.
Smith has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fezzik tries to clinch but Smith is having none of it.
Fezzik looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hassan Fezzik is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Smith misses with a straight right.
Fezzik bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fezzik moves out of range of the strikes.
Fezzik darts in and clinches Smith up against the ropes.
Fezzik misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith keeps control of Fezzik as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fezzik goes for a takedown in the clinch but Smith prevents it.
Fezzik misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Smith gets underhooks to prevent Fezzik's takedown attempt.
Smith looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Fezzik gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Smith regains guard.
Fezzik won't allow Smith to get back to his feet.
Fezzik stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fezzik throws a big shot that misses.
Fezzik doesn't manage to clinch there - Smith circles away.
Fezzik showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Fezzik shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fezzik stalling.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik wants to control but Smith is keeping him busy.
Fezzik has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Fezzik with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Fezzik tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Fezzik wants to control the pace but Smith is squirming around nicely.
Fezzik takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Ruben Smith is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fezzik throws a wild left hand from mount and Smith manages to wriggle his way back to half guard.
Fezzik controlling the pace.
Smith won't allow Fezzik to pass to mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hassan Fezzik has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Fezzik seems to be working for a kimura but Smith defends the submission attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruben Smith comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Smith 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 18:20
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 18:20
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruben Smith!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between DonQuavous Sharwell (ranked 4273 p4p, 4601 weight class) and Augusto Jufre (ranked 431 p4p, 450 weight class). Jufre has chosen Latinoamérica as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. This should be a great matchup!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
Granite chin |
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Brawler
Determined |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, DonQuavous Sharwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Augusto Jufre!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sharwell forces Jufre back against the ropes and clinches.
Sharwell jumps guard but Jufre stands there with Sharwell around his waist. Sharwell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jufre jumps into guard, dragging Sharwell to the mat.
Jufre looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jufre not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sharwell postures up in Jufre's guard and throws a big left but Jufre blocks it.
Sharwell trying to control but Jufre is working from the bottom.
Sharwell trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jufre looking for a sweep. Not yet Jufre, not yet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jufre can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jufre can't keep his opponent in guard - Sharwell advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Jufre is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jufre wants to control but Sharwell is keeping busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Sharwell is trying to control the action in half guard but Jufre is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sharwell looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sharwell sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jufre defending well though.
Sharwell is trying to control. Jufre wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Sharwell tries to clinch up.
Sharwell has Jufre up against the ropes in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jufre escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sharwell fails with a takedown attempt.
Sharwell tries to clinch there but Jufre circles away.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Jufre.
Jufre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharwell. That did some damage!
Sharwell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jufre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sharwell!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Jufre swings around for an armbar but Sharwell sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Jufre's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Sharwell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
What's Jufre going to do here then? He's in a bit of a pickle.
Sharwell working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The strikes coming from Sharwell are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jufre tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Sharwell moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Sharwell throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jufre is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Jufre is still trying to improve position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell trying to control the action but Jufre is working from the bottom.
Jufre can't do much from the bottom here.
Sharwell has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Jufre tries to clinch up.
Sharwell tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Jufre manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It seemed like Jufre was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jufre throws a sloppy head kick and Sharwell moves out of range easily.
As Jufre tries to get set, Sharwell tries to push him back and clinch up but Jufre manages to avoid the attempt.
We've been informed that Jufre has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Sharwell misses with a two punch combination.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jufre scores with a jab. Sharwell acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A right-left combo lands from Jufre.
Jufre dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Sharwell. That did some damage!
Good leg kick by Jufre.
Jufre shoots in for a takedown but Sharwell shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sharwell shoots in for a double leg but Jufre sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DonQuavous Sharwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharwell cracks Jufre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sharwell tries to clinch but Jufre moves out of range.
No luck for Jufre with that takedown attempt.
Sharwell avoids the head kick by Jufre.
Jufre misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jufre stuffs the takedown.
Jufre feints the counter takedown.
Jufre stuffs the takedown.
Sharwell is looking to clinch.
Sharwell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jufre is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Jufre scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Sharwell is trying to improve his position.
Sharwell is breathing heavily.
Sharwell is working hard here to advance position.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Jufre trying to control the position but Sharwell is working away.
Sharwell is trying to get back to half guard.
Jufre is trying to get an arm triangle but Sharwell is defending well.
Jufre wants to stand but Sharwell is controlling his arm.
Sharwell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jufre wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jufre throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jufre creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Sharwell prevents Jufre from improving position.
Jufre trying to control the action but Sharwell is working from the bottom.
Sharwell is trying to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jufre looks up at the clock and then as Sharwell takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Jufre smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jufre stands up.
Sharwell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Augusto Jufre will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Sharwell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jufre doesn't seem bothered though.
Jufre stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Jufre wants it to stay on the feet.
Jufre tries to counter with a clinch but Sharwell shakes him off and moves away.
Jufre moves in looking to clinch but Sharwell pushes him off.
Jufre looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Sharwell!
Sharwell tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sharwell is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sharwell breaks Jufre's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jufre is trying to keep Sharwell in close.
Jufre looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sharwell slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Jufre struggling a bit here.
Sharwell has control of an arm but Jufre manages to advance to Sharwell's back!
Jufre really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sharwell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell can't escape the position.
Sharwell rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Sharwell lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Sharwell trying to hold on to Jufre's head to control him but Jufre postures up.
Sharwell looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jufre stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jufre swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A head kick by Sharwell misses
and Jufre counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Jufre drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sharwell manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Jufre has Sharwell in his guard.
Jufre looking for a guillotine here but Sharwell defends easily.
Jufre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sharwell doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sharwell manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell trying to control the position from guard on top but Jufre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jufre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jufre looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Sharwell puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
DonQuavous Sharwell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sharwell not doing much here.
Jufre is looking to improve his position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell is looking to take a break and control but Jufre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jufre is looking to get back to is feet but Sharwell passes into side control.
Sharwell decides to stand up, so the ref orders Jufre to his feet.
Jufre throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jufre avoids the head kick by Sharwell.
Jufre changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell shoots in and drives through. Jufre sprawls well.
Sharwell fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for DonQuavous Sharwell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sharwell misses with a takedown
and Jufre counters with a nice leg kick.
Sharwell tries to bum rush Jufre with a series of wild strikes but Jufre uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jufre instigates a clinch.
Jufre breaks from the clinch.
Sharwell gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sharwell has momentary wrist control but Jufre slips an elbow through the middle.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell working a defensive guard here.
Jufre gets to his feet. Sharwell looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Jufre fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Sharwell sprawls well initially but Jufre persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Jufre is working for a kimura but Sharwell is defending it quite comfortably.
Ground and pound from Jufre.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sharwell is staying active underneath Jufre, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sharwell wants to control but Jufre is keeping busy.
Sharwell is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jufre is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Jufre is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Jufre trying to mount his opponent but Sharwell defends it.
Sharwell has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jufre is working away from the top position though.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jufre lands a nice leg kick that just misses Sharwell's sensitive parts.
Jufre throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Sharwell.
Jufre shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sharwell but Sharwell pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A punch combination from Jufre misses.
DonQuavous Sharwell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Augusto Jufre is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Jufre.
And that's the end of the fight!
Augusto Jufre comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jufre 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 18:20
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 18:20
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 18:20
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Augusto Jufre!
A very excited looking Augusto Jufre 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 Marvin Hearse (ranked 4895 p4p, 4059 weight class) and Peter Pistort (ranked 462 p4p, 413 weight class). Pistort has chosen Travis Scott - FE!N as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Peter Pistort enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Marvin Hearse!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Peter Pistort!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Chad Campbell and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hearse throws a hook but Pistort avoids it easily.
Hearse misses with a hook. Pistort ducked under it nicely.
Hearse swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hearse misses with a looping left.
Hearse avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hearse looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Pistort slips under a jab from Hearse.
Pistort throws a head kick that half lands.
Pistort shoots in and drives through. Hearse sprawls well.
Hearse tries to counter with a takedown but Pistort is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pistort changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hearse tries to avoid it but Pistort manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hearse to the ground. Hearse escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Hearse looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Pistort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pistort is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Hearse is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hearse wants to control from the top but Pistort keeps moving.
Hearse in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Hearse trying to control the position from guard on top but Pistort is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hearse throws an elbow that misses. Pistort uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Hearse's guard. Nice move by Pistort!
Hearse is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Pistort trying to control but Hearse postures up.
Hearse looks to land a strike but Pistort avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Hearse postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Pistort controls Hearse momentarily but Hearse frees himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hearse trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hearse postures up and lands a big shot to Pistort's brow.
Hearse distracts Pistort with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pistort not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Pistort bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Hearse's guard.
Pistort looks winded!
Hearse is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Pistort wants to pass the guard but Hearse is keeping the position.
Hearse controlling the position.
Hearse looking for a sweep. Not yet Hearse, not yet.
Pistort must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pistort throws a strike but Hearse rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Pistort working a defensive guard here.
Hearse chips away with some ground and pound.
Hearse working some strikes from top position.
Hearse throwing strikes from guard but Pistort blocks nicely.
Hearse works over Pistort with some ground and pound from guard.
 Pistort is rocked!
Hearse postures up, still in guard. A huge hammer fist lands that bounces Pistort's head off the mat! Pistort is out! He's out! Hearse jumps to his feet and celebrates with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Marvin Hearse!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Pacheco (ranked 3510 p4p, 4280 weight class) and Tytrell Freeman (ranked 346 p4p, 406 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Tytrell Freeman was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pedro Pacheco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tytrell Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pacheco looks to throw the jab but Freeman is out of range.
Pacheco circles away from the clinch attempt
enabling Pacheco to counter with a crisp jab.
 It looks like Tytrell Freeman has been cut.
Pacheco moves into the clinch successfully.
Pacheco lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pacheco wants to get back to striking at distance but Freeman won't allow it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pacheco.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
A short left from Pacheco.
Pacheco lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Freeman backwards.
Pacheco is trying to break free.
Freeman tries to land knees in the clinch but Pacheco avoids the damage to the body.
Pacheco lands a shoulder strike.
Pacheco blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Pacheco tries to break free but Freeman pushes him back against the ropes.
Pacheco throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pacheco escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Pacheco blocks the low kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Pacheco misses the target.
Pedro Pacheco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pacheco connects with a body shot.
Pacheco pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pacheco drives through and clinches with Freeman against the ropes.
Pacheco lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pacheco drops Freeman onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Freeman is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Freeman is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pacheco creates a little bit of space and unloads with a massive uppercut! Freeman drops to the mat, out cold! Wow, that was brutal! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pedro Pacheco!
After the big win, Pedro Pacheco made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Wrestler Wayfare and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zakee Mckee (ranked 5698 p4p, 3065 weight class) and Bob Michigan (ranked 341 p4p, 246 weight class). Zakee Mckee has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zakee Mckee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bob Michigan!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Kavanagh and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mckee lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Mckee gets tackled into the ropes by Michigan. Michigan maintains the clinch.
Michigan pressing his opponent against the ropes.
Mckee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Michigan.
Mckee gets underhooks to prevent Michigan's takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Michigan is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mckee tries to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling the position.
Michigan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Mckee avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Zakee Mckee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bob Michigan.
Michigan dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Mckee tries to break the clinch but Michigan is controlling the position.
Mckee tries a body shot but Michigan blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Michigan has picked Mckee up - he's going for a ride! Michigan dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Michigan has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Michigan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mckee has hold of Michigan's hands but Michigan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Michigan not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Mckee has hold of Michigan's hands but Michigan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mckee has hold of Michigan's hands but Michigan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Mckee knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Michigan on the ground.
Mckee is trying to stand.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michigan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Michigan slips a nice elbow through Mckee's hands, connecting with Mckee's forehead.
Michigan lands with a punch from half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Michigan working the head and body with strikes.
Michigan has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Mckee is breathing heavily.
Michigan controlling the pace.
Michigan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Mckee taking some punishment here, with Michigan in his half guard.
 Mckee is rocked!
Michigan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Oh Mckee is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Michigan seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Michigan lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Michigan lands with a punch from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Michigan is taking a breather. Mckee says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Mckee seems to have got his legs back now.
Michigan landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Michigan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mckee on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Michigan content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Michigan's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Michigan connects with a nice short shot to Mckee's temple.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan working over Mckee with some ground and pound. Mckee looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Michigan slows the pace down in half guard.
Michigan slips a nice elbow through Mckee's hands, connecting with Mckee's forehead.
Michigan is nestled in close to Mckee, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Michigan.
Michigan slows the pace down in half guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
More stalling from Michigan.
Michigan lands with a punch from half guard.
Michigan seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Michigan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Michigan moves nicely into side control.
Michigan lands a few punches from side control.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Mckee is working to avoid the ground and pound but Michigan connects with a decent elbow.
Michigan scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Mckee to see if he's OK.
Michigan works to advance to full mount. Mckee defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Michigan controlling his opponent.
Michigan in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Michigan controlling from mount.
Michigan landing strikes from the mount.
It looks like Zakee Mckee has been cut.
Michigan controlling the pace for now.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Michigan with the ground and pound from mount.
Michigan postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Mckee in real trouble here! The ref calls for Mckee to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 9:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bob Michigan!
A victorious Bob Michigan thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dingus Pingus (ranked 3239 p4p, 3444 weight class) and Tyler Hammond (ranked 362 p4p, 379 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dingus Pingus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Hammond!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pingus clinches up with Hammond and pushes him back against the ropes.
Pingus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hammond's elbow.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Pingus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but Pingus turns him against the ropes and we stay in the clinch.
Hammond tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Pingus just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Pingus can't find room to land a body shot as Hammond controls the action.
Pingus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Hammond or not.
Pingus pushes Hammond back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Hammond drags the fight down to the ground.
Pingus wants to pass the guard but Hammond is keeping the position.
Hammond has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Pingus can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hammond keeping moving, preventing Pingus from controlling successfully.
Hammond working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pingus doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Hammond is tightening it up a little... Pingus has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Pingus reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Pingus taps out! Nice BJJ there by Hammond!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Tyler Hammond!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kaden Stephens (ranked 25190 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Ross Kay (ranked 536 p4p, 280 weight class). Ross Kay has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kaden Stephens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Ross Kay!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kay closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Stephens manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kay with a nice head shot there.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay landing some decent shots from guard.
Stephens trying to keep a closed guard but Kay is proving a slippery customer.
Kay avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kay scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Stephens swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Stephens tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Kay wants to control from the top but Stephens keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kay with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kay works over Stephens with some ground and pound from guard.
Kay scoring with punches to the head and body.
Stephens working a defensive guard here.
Stephens looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kay lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Stephens throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kay uses it to pass to side control.
My spies in Grapple inform me that Kay has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Kay looks up at the clock and then as Stephens takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Kay smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Stephens tries to buck Kay off but Kay is having none of it.
Kay in side control lands a decent elbow.
Kay trying to control the action but Stephens is working from the bottom.
Kay advances to mount.
Stephens is desperately trying to improve his position but Kay has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kay trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Kay unloading with bombs!
Kay lands a big shot there that rocks Stephens but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Stephens is bucking up trying to escape but Kay cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Stephens is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kay postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Stephens is out cold - huge knockout for Kay!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ross Kay!
Post fight, Ross Kay stared into the camera and said 'I just wanted to make this person suffer.'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gniewomir Wojciechowski (ranked 2313 p4p, 2416 weight class) and Henrico Despo (ranked 147 p4p, 93 weight class). Gniewomir Wojciechowski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Henrico Despo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gniewomir Wojciechowski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Henrico Despo!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Despo. Those never looked like landing.
Wojciechowski seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A big left from Despo misses.
Wojciechowski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Despo was well out of range. Poor timing from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski moves away from the strike by Despo.
Wojciechowski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Despo moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Despo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski thows a left - swing and a miss!
Despo throws out a counter right but Wojciechowski avoids it with no problem.
Wojciechowski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Despo.
Despo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Despo connects with a single shot there.
It looks like Gniewomir Wojciechowski has been cut.
Despo jabs at Wojciechowski's body.
Wojciechowski throws a body shot but no joy.
Wojciechowski throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Despo counters with a nice uppercut.
Despo moves into the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Despo swings wildly with an uppercut but Wojciechowski uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wojciechowski lands a body shot.
Wojciechowski keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Despo's efforts to push away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wojciechowski digs a right hand into Despo's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Despo's gas tank.
Despo looks winded!
Wojciechowski lands a left hand.
A left hand lands to the body for Wojciechowski.
A right hand to the body from Wojciechowski.
Despo struggles to land a body shot inside as Wojciechowski controls his hands.
Wojciechowski pushes Despo back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Wojciechowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nice body punch from Wojciechowski - that landed with a thud.
Wojciechowski lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wojciechowski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wojciechowski lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wojciechowski lands a right hand that snaps the head of Despo backwards.
Wojciechowski misses with a body punch.
Wojciechowski lands with a short shot to the head.
Wojciechowski lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Wojciechowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wojciechowski scores with a shot to the side of Despo's head.
Wojciechowski working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wojciechowski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wojciechowski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Wojciechowski on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Despos head.
Despo is rocked!
Wojciechowski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Despo is still on wobbly legs! Can Wojciechowski finish him?
Wojciechowski lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wojciechowski.
A hook to the body from Wojciechowski.
Wojciechowski lands a big right hand that drops Despo! The killer instinct kicks in and Wojciechowski finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Wojciechowski!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gniewomir Wojciechowski!
Gniewomir Wojciechowski is the new super heavyweight champion!
After winning the bout, Gniewomir Wojciechowski 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Plugger Dukes (ranked 3431 p4p, 1585 weight class) and Korneliusz Walczak (ranked 375 p4p, 193 weight class). Korneliusz Walczak has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 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 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Plugger Dukes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Korneliusz Walczak!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Walczak connects with a body shot that sends Dukes's belly button to the back.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Walczak now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Walczak closes the distance and pushes Dukes back into the ropes.
Dukes is trying to push Walczak away but Walczak has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
A short left from Walczak.
Walczak lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
A left hand lands to the body for Walczak.
A right hand to the body from Walczak.
Walczak lands with a right to the head.
Walczak digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
Walczak works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.
A right handed body shot lands from Walczak.
Walczak lands with a light punch inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Walczak.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Walczak lands with a right to the head.
Walczak cracks Dukes with a nice body shot.
Walczak lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Walczak works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Walczak.
A short right from Walczak.
Dukes is rocked!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Walczak.
Oh Dukes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Walczak digs a right hand underneath Dukes's ribcage. Dukes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Walczak lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
Walczak drops Dukes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Dukes is propped up by the ropes and works his way back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Walczak.
I was talking to Dukes's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Walczak presses Dukes against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short body shot lands from Walczak as the two fighters clinch.
Walczak digs a right hand into Dukes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dukes's gas tank.
A right hand to the body from Walczak.
Walczak scores with a hook to the body.
Walczak stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Walczak.
Walczak lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dukes backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Walczak.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Walczak lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Walczak creates a bit of distance and unloads a huge uppercut that knocks Dukes out cold! The ref dives in to break up the two fighters! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Korneliusz Walczak!
Korneliusz Walczak is the new light heavyweight champion!
Korneliusz Walczak thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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