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MILF 116 Night of Champions 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Arturo Lowery (ranked 3617 p4p, 4051 weight class) and Danny Rivera (ranked 421 p4p, 446 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Arturo Lowery!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Danny Rivera!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Roberts and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rivera moves away from the strike by Lowery.
Rivera throws an off balance right hand
and Lowery counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lowery missing with a left hand there. Rivera was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivera lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Lowery has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Lowery and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Jab, jab by Rivera - just one landing.
Rivera swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Lowery counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rivera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Lowery misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rivera.
Despite the aggression on Rivera's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Lowery swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowery throws a hook but Rivera blocks it.
Rivera moves out of range of the strikes.
Lowery darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A shot to the liver by Rivera. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lowery looks to throw the jab but Rivera is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivera looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rivera trying to pass the guard but Lowery defending well.
Rivera sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Rivera is keen to just control but Lowery is a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowery avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rivera.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rivera looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Lowery lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lowery ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rivera moves away.
Rivera gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Rivera shoots in but Lowery avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Lowery takes one to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowery lands a head shot.
 Rivera is rocked!
Lowery moves out of range as Rivera throws a body kick.
Rivera is still on wobbly legs! Can Lowery finish him?
Arturo Lowery is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rivera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Lowery counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Lowery.
Rivera taking a breather.
Rivera takes a shot to the head.
Lowery throws a head punch that misses.
Lowery misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rivera is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Lowery gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rivera blocks a body shot from Lowery.
Lowery lands a shot to the body.
Lowery softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Lowery throws a head punch that misses.
Lowery throws a punch but it's blocked by Rivera.
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lowery throws a head punch that misses.
Lowery misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Rivera wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Rivera struggles to land a body shot inside as Lowery controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lowery.
Lowery has a couple of punches blocked by Rivera.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lowery fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rivera blocks an uppercut.
Lowery misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rivera seems to have recovered his senses.
Lowery lands a hook that snaps the head of Rivera backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rivera tries to stall but Lowery uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Lowery swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lowery can't find room to land a body shot as Rivera controls the action.
Lowery lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lowery tries a body shot but Rivera blocks it.
Lowery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowery scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lowery misses with the head strike.
Rivera prevents a body shot from Lowery.
Lowery gets through Rivera's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lowery goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lowery doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lowery lands a nice uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Lowery.
Lowery tries to work over Rivera's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lowery has Rivera pressed against the cage, preventing Rivera from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lowery working aggressively here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Arturo Lowery dominated that round.
That's time! Lowery's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Lowery! Rivera is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Arturo Lowery!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Oskar Borkowski (ranked 2455 p4p, 2587 weight class) and Mario Waters (ranked 310 p4p, 326 weight class). Mario Waters is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oskar Borkowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Mario Waters!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Eddie Farnsworth and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borkowski lands with a hook. Waters tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Borkowski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Waters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borkowski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Waters doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Borkowski counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Borkowski stuffs the takedown.
Oskar Borkowski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mario Waters.
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
and Borkowski counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Mario Waters has been cut.
Waters is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Borkowski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Waters stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Waters needs to keep his hands up - Borkowski had a free shot at his head there.
Waters is rocked!
Borkowski connects with a body shot that sends Waters's belly button to the back.
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Borkowski finish him?
Borkowski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Waters looks winded!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Waters misses with a takedown attempt
and Borkowski rattles Waters with a well-timed uppercut counter. - Waters tries to back away and recover but his hands are down low and he gets tagged again, sending him stumbling down to the canvas. Borkowski dives in after him and quickly finishes the job with a trio of brutal punches, leaving Waters stiff and motionless on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Oskar Borkowski!
After winning the bout, Oskar Borkowski 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Anastazy Jaworski (ranked 1191 p4p, 1713 weight class) and Sherpov Gelovkin (ranked 157 p4p, 233 weight class). Sherpov Gelovkin is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anastazy Jaworski!
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, Sherpov Gelovkin!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gelovkin goes for a double leg but Jaworski avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jaworski continues to drive forward.
Gelovkin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jaworski defends well and Gelovkin ends up having to push Jaworski into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jaworski misses the target.
Gelovkin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gelovkin shoots for a double leg takedown but Jaworski sprawls well. He's pushed Gelovkin's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anastazy Jaworski has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sherpov Gelovkin.
Gelovkin looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Gelovkin closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jaworski circles away.
Jaworski thuds a left hand into Gelovkin's body.
Jaworski slaps away a takedown attempt from Gelovkin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gelovkin is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jaworski lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Sherpov Gelovkin has been cut.
Gelovkin fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaworski connects with a body shot that sends Gelovkin's belly button to the back.
Gelovkin looks winded!
Jaworski misses with a straight right.
Jaworski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jaworski lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Gelovkin at a distance.
Sherpov Gelovkin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Jaworski misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gelovkin shoots and misses
and Jaworski counters with a nice right hand that sends Gelovkin toppling to the canvas! Gelovkin scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Jaworski finish him?!
Gelovkin is rocked!
Gelovkin glances at the clock... BAM! Jaworski nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Gelovkin crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Gelovkin is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Anastazy Jaworski!
Anastazy Jaworski seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregor Reilly (ranked 433 p4p, 690 weight class) and Raphael Couture (ranked 62 p4p, 99 weight class). Reilly's entrance music is Cannonball/ The Breeders. A fine choice. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gregor Reilly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Raphael Couture!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Couture displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reilly throws out the jab.
Couture uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reilly.
Couture has managed to clinch.
Couture jumps guard but Reilly stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reilly misses with a short punch on the inside.
Couture looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Reilly tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Reilly throws a punch but it's blocked by Couture.
Couture jumps guard but Reilly stands there with Couture around his waist. Couture gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Reilly wants to break free but Couture has control.
Couture pulls guard.
Couture has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Reilly is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Couture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reilly tries to move into full mount but can't pass Couture's legs.
Reilly connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Couture some visible discomfort.
Reilly is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Couture knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Couture manages to work his way to half guard, despite Reilly's best efforts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Couture is refusing to be controlled, as Reilly sits in half guard.
Couture is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Reilly pulls his head out easily.
Reilly lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Reilly is controlling the pace.
Couture slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Couture working for a triangle but Reilly defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Couture has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
Couture working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reilly doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reilly manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Reilly lands a couple of elbows.
Couture throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Reilly escapes and throws Couture's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Reilly scores with punches from side control.
Reilly controlling the position from side mount.
Couture regains half guard.
Reilly wants to lay and pray for a moment but Couture keeps working.
Couture wants to control but Reilly is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Reilly in particular looking to stall.
Couture looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Reilly is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Couture keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Couture tries to control Reilly's body but Reilly pushes him off. Couture squirms to his side and now Reilly has his back!
Couture trying to control the hands but Reilly won't let him.
Reilly has the hooks in. Couture is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Couture preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Reilly.
Couture turns into Reilly and is now in his guard.
Couture thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Couture looking to sit in guard and control but Reilly gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Couture not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Couture has momentary wrist control but Reilly slips an elbow through the middle.
Reilly showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Couture is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reilly defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Couture throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reilly slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Reilly trying to control the position from guard on top but Couture is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reilly works over Couture with some ground and pound from guard.
Couture has his foot on Reilly's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Reilly works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Reilly tries to free his leg and advance position but Couture is retaining full guard.
Reilly wants to control from the top but Couture keeps moving.
Couture has his feet on Reilly's thighs here. He's pushed Reilly off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reilly screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Raphael Couture!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eli Vaughn (ranked 582 p4p, 357 weight class) and Enzo DiMaggio (ranked 15 p4p, 25 weight class). Eli Vaughn had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eli Vaughn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Enzo DiMaggio!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Reed Andrews and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DiMaggio wants to clinch up but Vaughn keeps it at a distance.
DiMaggio closes the distance and clinches.
DiMaggio looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A nice right hand lands inside from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio taking a breather.
Vaughn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Vaughn is looking for a takedown.
Vaughn is looking for a takedown.
Vaughn has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. DiMaggio is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
DiMaggio throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Vaughns head.
A short right from DiMaggio.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio lands an elbow inside.
Vaughn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
DiMaggio slowing the pace effectively.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
DiMaggio prevents the takedown attempt.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from DiMaggio.
A shot in the inside from DiMaggio.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaughn is working for takedown but DiMaggio is calmly controlling the position for now.
DiMaggio lands with a short shot to the head.
Vaughn letting DiMaggio take a breather here.
DiMaggio lands a right hand.
DiMaggio lands a hook that snaps the head of Vaughn backwards.
DiMaggio scores with a shoulder strike.
DiMaggio is stalling here.
Vaughn definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
DiMaggio is stalling here.
Vaughn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DiMaggio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
DiMaggio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DiMaggio stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio content to slow the pace in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Enzo DiMaggio.
DiMaggio is looking to clinch but Vaughn is avoiding it.
DiMaggio throws a jab when Vaughn was well out of range.
DiMaggio punishes Vaughn's body with a nice straight punch.
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!
The fighters circling - Vaughn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vaughn moves out of range of the strikes.
DiMaggio swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Enzo DiMaggio is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
DiMaggio closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Vaughn is looking for a takedown.
Vaughn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DiMaggio is defending well.
DiMaggio gets underhooks to prevent Vaughn's takedown attempt.
DiMaggio lands a nice uppercut.
DiMaggio lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
The crowd are getting on DiMaggio's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
DiMaggio lands a right hand.
Vaughn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Vaughn is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but DiMaggio is defending well.
A short right hand to the side of the head by DiMaggio.
DiMaggio prevents a takedown attempt there.
Vaughn takes an elbow to the forehead.
DiMaggio taking a breather.
DiMaggio gets through Vaughn's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Vaughn looking for a takedown.
DiMaggio taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DiMaggio has Vaughn pushed against the cage.
Vaughn is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
DiMaggio pressing his opponent against the cage.
DiMaggio creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Vaughn's defenses.
 It looks like Eli Vaughn has been cut.
DiMaggio just leaning against Vaughn, taking a breather.
DiMaggio scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Vaughn drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Vaughn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
DiMaggio misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A shot in the inside from DiMaggio.
Vaughn goes for a takedown in the clinch but DiMaggio prevents it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Enzo DiMaggio dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Eli Vaughn's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
DiMaggio gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Vaughn goes for a takedown in the clinch but DiMaggio prevents it.
DiMaggio's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
DiMaggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Vaughn is trying to drag DiMaggio to the mat but DiMaggio just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Vaughn is trying to work for a single leg takedown but DiMaggio pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eli Vaughn. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DiMaggio lands a hook to the side of the head.
DiMaggio lands a nice uppercut.
Vaughn is working for takedown but DiMaggio is calmly controlling the position for now.
DiMaggio throws an elbow but it misses.
Nice elbow from DiMaggio.
Enzo DiMaggio seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DiMaggio lands on the inside with an uppercut.
DiMaggio lands a nice elbow.
DiMaggio lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Vaughn has DiMaggio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. DiMaggio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A short left from DiMaggio.
 Vaughn is rocked!
DiMaggio scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh Vaughn is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
DiMaggio is stalling here.
DiMaggio creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Vaughn with a big uppercut! Vaughn tries to clinch up but DiMaggio pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Vaughn to the mat! Vaughn covers up and DiMaggio unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Enzo DiMaggio!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alien Invasion (ranked 707 p4p, 577 weight class) and Jayden Marsh (ranked 89 p4p, 75 weight class). Marsh has chosen Sweet Caroline - Neil Diamond as his entrance music. Jayden Marsh will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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13 - 5 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alien Invasion!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jayden Marsh!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Columbo Gatti and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Invasion fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
Marsh stuffs the takedown.
Invasion gets a takedown into half guard.
Marsh looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Invasion thows a huge punch but Marsh dodges it nicely.
Marsh is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Invasion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marsh can do anything to dispel that myth.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marsh defending well though.
Invasion tries to pass to full mount but Marsh defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Invasion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Invasion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Invasion not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Invasion trying to pass the guard but Marsh defending well.
Invasion slips a nice elbow through Marsh's hands, connecting with Marsh's forehead.
Invasion looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Marsh controlling the position well.
Invasion throwing shots but Marsh is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion controlling the action here.
Invasion definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Invasion looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Marsh with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Invasion has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Invasion wants to control but Marsh is keeping him busy.
Marsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Invasion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Invasion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Invasion landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Marsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Invasion thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Marsh's head.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsh wants to get back to full guard.
Marsh on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
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. Invasion connects with a nice short shot to Marsh's temple.
Marsh keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Invasion is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Invasion missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Invasion thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Marsh has hold of Invasion's hands but Invasion slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Invasion lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Invasion wants to lay and pray for a moment but Marsh keeps working.
Invasion sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Marsh defending well though.
Invasion throwing shots but Marsh is blocking nicely.
Marsh is staying active underneath Invasion, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Marsh blocking the ground and pound attempt from Invasion.
Marsh is not content to let Invasion control the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Invasion missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Invasion wants to control but Marsh is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alien Invasion dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Invasion tries to score a power double leg takedown but Marsh sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Invasion somewhat.
Invasion shoots for a double leg takedown but Marsh sprawls well. He's pushed Invasion's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Marsh lands with a nice body punch.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown but Marsh shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Marsh doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Marsh throws a hook but Invasion blocks it.
Invasion gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Invasion takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion dives in and grabs Marsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes down on Invasion's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
Invasion misses with a takedown
and Marsh counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Alien Invasion has been cut.
Invasion fails with a takedown attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Marsh! But no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh leaves Invasion with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Marsh misses.
Invasion dives in for a single leg takedown but Marsh sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Invasion prevents a body shot from Marsh.
Marsh lands a left hand.
Marsh can't find room to land a body shot as Invasion controls the action.
Marsh misses with a punch to the body.
Invasion leaning his opponent against the cage.
Marsh tries to work over Invasion's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Invasion.
Invasion is trying to stall.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Invasion here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Marsh misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Invasion jumps guard and drags Marsh to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Invasion working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Marsh doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Marsh manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Invasion is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Invasion has his foot on Marsh's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Marsh works his way back into a safe position though.
Invasion had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marsh defends it easily.
Invasion is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Marsh defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Invasion not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Marsh pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Invasion is keeping the position for now.
Invasion throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Invasion has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Invasion working for a triangle but Marsh defends it easily.
Invasion looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Invasion looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Invasion is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Marsh stopping the sweep attempt from Invasion.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Invasion is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Marsh is aware though and is defending well.
Invasion is looking for a triangle but Marsh pushes his legs off easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jayden Marsh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alien Invasion's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Invasion tries for a takedown but Marsh sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Invasion doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
No luck for Invasion with that takedown attempt.
Marsh throws out a counter right but Invasion avoids it with no problem.
Marsh stuffs the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Alien Invasion. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Invasion has a takedown stuffed.
Marsh looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Marsh scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Invasion misses with a takedown
and Marsh counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Invasion shoots in for a takedown but Marsh shows good takedown defense.
Marsh now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Invasion dives in and grabs Marsh's left leg, looking for a takedown. Marsh pushes down on Invasion's head and hops out.
Marsh let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh throws out a loose jab but Invasion uses good head movement to avoid it.
Invasion appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Invasion with a lazy takedown attempt
and Marsh counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Invasion shoots and misses
and Marsh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Invasion is rocked!
Invasion uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Marsh.
Invasion fails with the takedown
and Marsh counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jayden Marsh!
A relieved looking Jayden Marsh thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Semi Veainu (ranked 166 p4p, 234 weight class) and Yoshiaki Noda (ranked 13 p4p, 9 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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14 - 3 - 0 |
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12 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Semi Veainu!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiaki Noda!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noda throws a head kick but Veainu moves out of range.
Noda drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
It looks like Yoshiaki Noda has been cut.
Noda throws a big shot that misses.
Veainu moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Veainu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Veainu tries to move into range but Noda moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
It looks like Semi Veainu has been cut.
Veainu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Noda manages to avoid it.
Noda throws a hook but Veainu blocks it.
Yoshiaki Noda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little feinted left hand from Veainu on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Noda lands an overhand right.
A jab from Noda misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Noda.
Noda looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Noda steps into range and cracks Veainu with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Veainu flops backwards and Noda dives into his guard looking to finish!
Veainu is pulling down on Noda's head to control his posture.
Veainu has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Noda doesn't defend quickly enough and Veainu has managed to lock this one up! Can Noda escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Veainu on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Semi Veainu!
Semi Veainu retains his super heavyweight title!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Chick Hamland (ranked 99 p4p, 283 weight class) and Marques Roy (ranked 11 p4p, 35 weight class). Marques Roy has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Chick Hamland!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marques Roy!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamland fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Roy, pushing him back against the cage.
Hamland stops a takedown attempt from Roy.
Hamland stops a takedown attempt from Roy.
Hamland definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamland swings wildly with an uppercut but Roy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hamland lands a left hand.
Roy changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamland fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chick Hamland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Roy.
Hamland shoots in for a double leg but Roy sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Roy drives through with a takedown into guard.
Roy being controlled here momentarily.
Hamland looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Roy manages to get himself to full guard.
Hamland in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Roy wants to control from the top but Hamland keeps moving.
Hamland pulls Roy in close to his closed guard and prevents Roy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Hamland pulls Roy in close to his closed guard and prevents Roy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
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.
Hamland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roy postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Roy throws an elbow that misses. Hamland uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Roy's guard. Nice move by Hamland!
Roy is controlling Hamland's posture.
Roy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Roy 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hamland trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hamland looking to pass the guard.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Roy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hamland controlling the position.
Roy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hamland lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy keeping moving, preventing Hamland from controlling successfully.
Roy pulls Hamland in to control the position.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland working some strikes from top position.
Roy pulls Hamland in to control the position.
Hamland trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Hamland preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hamland accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Roy pulls Hamland in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Chick Hamland will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Hamland gets a clinch.
Roy has Hamland pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamland manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hamland has clasped his hands together around Roy's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Roy regains half guard.
Hamland thows a huge punch but Roy dodges it nicely.
Roy tries to roll over but Hamland keeps him under control.
Hamland trying to control from half guard but Roy is working away.
Hamland looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Ground and pound from Hamland.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamland prevents Roy from improving his position.
Ground and pound from Hamland.
The fighters are battling for position here. Roy manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Roy managing to control the position.
Roy is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamland showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy wants to sweep here but Hamland controlling him for the moment.
Hamland trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hamland trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hamland is trying to control but can't.
Hamland moves into full guard.
Hamland keeping moving, preventing Roy from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland pulls Roy in close to his closed guard and prevents Roy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Roy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy trying to control but Hamland is working from the bottom.
Roy showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Roy passes Hamland's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Hamland is refusing to be controlled, as Roy sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland is looking to improve his position.
Hamland gets back to full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hamland is on top in guard.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland stopping the sweep attempt from Roy.
Roy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chick Hamland overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roy wants to sweep here but Hamland controlling him for the moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamland trying to control but Roy is working from the bottom.
Roy looking for a sweep. Not yet Roy, not yet.
Hamland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roy can do to turn this around?
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hamland wants to control from the top but Roy keeps moving.
Roy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hamland pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Roy is keeping the position for now.
Hamland's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hamland pushes Roy up against the cage in a clinch.
Hamland lands a left hand that snaps the head of Roy backwards.
Hamland misses with a punch on the inside.
Roy is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chick Hamland dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hamland clinches.
Hamland wants the takedown. Roy is fighting it off but Hamland persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Roy's guard against the cage.
Hamland throws a big elbow that misses.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hamland lands a couple of digs.
Hamland lands a couple of digs.
Roy is controlling Hamland's posture.
Hamland stopping the sweep attempt from Roy.
Hamland trying to control the position from guard on top but Roy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy seems keen to control Hamland's posture.
More stalling from Roy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hamland trying to control from the bottom.
Hamland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Roy.
Roy stopping the sweep attempt from Hamland.
Roy trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Roy is in close to Hamland's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hamland is pulling down on Roy's head to control his posture.
Roy scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hamland tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamland being controlled here, momentarily.
Hamland has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Hamland trying to keep a closed guard but Roy is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roy closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Roy lands in his opponent's guard.
Roy throwing strikes but missing.
Roy chips away with some ground and pound.
Hamland is trying to keep Roy in close.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Roy's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Roy wants to control from the top but Hamland keeps moving.
Hamland wants to sweep here but Roy controlling him for the moment.
Roy is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamland working a defensive guard here.
Roy loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hamland controls Roy momentarily but Roy frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Roy shoots in and bounces Hamland off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Hamland looking for a sweep. Not yet Hamland, not yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Roy postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marques Roy really dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Roy closes the distance and clinches up with Hamland, looking for a takedown. Roy pushes Hamland against the cage but Hamland circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hamland shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hamland showed some decent athleticism there.
Hamland prevents Roy from improving his position.
Roy is refusing to be controlled, as Hamland sits in half guard.
Roy taking some punishment here, with Hamland in his half guard.
Roy is staying active underneath Hamland, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Roy controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Hamland is thwarting Roy's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roy is not content to let Hamland control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamland not doing much here.
Roy desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Hamland throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hamland is looking to take a break and control but Roy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hamland not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roy is refusing to be controlled, as Hamland sits in half guard.
Roy trying to hold on to Hamland's head to control him but Hamland postures up.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hamland uses his free foot to push down on Roy's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Roy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roy tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Roy is squirming around, avoiding Hamland's attempts to control the action.
Roy tries to lock up and control but Hamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hamland postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Roy looks a forlorn figure.
Hamland raining down shots from the mount!
Hamland avoids the attempt from Roy to control.
Hamland dominating with strikes here.
Roy takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Roy is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamland avoids the attempt from Roy to control.
Hamland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Hamland landing punches.
Hamland wants to control the pace but Roy is squirming around nicely.
Roy working to try and regain half guard.
Roy is squirming around, avoiding Hamland's attempts to control the action.
Hamland prevents Roy from getting the reversal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy is squirming around, avoiding Hamland's attempts to control the action.
Roy holds on for dear life.
Let's hope that Roy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
The referee warns Roy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamland unloading with bombs!
Roy can't escape the position.
Hamland dominating with strikes here.
Hamland looking to control but Roy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roy has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hamland controlling from mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chick Hamland had his way with Marques Roy in 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. This is the final round!
Hamland moves out of range of the strikes.
No luck for Roy with that takedown attempt.
Hamland has closed the distance and engaged Roy in a clinch.
Roy is trying to drag Hamland to the mat but Hamland just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hamland prevents the takedown attempt.
Chick Hamland has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marques Roy.
Hamland has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Roy clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Roy trying to control but not successfully.
Hamland gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Hamland lands a shot to the body.
Hamland keeps control of the position as Roy tries to break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Hamland.
Hamland punishes Roy with strikes from the back mount.
Roy wants to control his opponent's hands but Hamland gets his hands free.
Hamland loading up with punches from the back mount - how long can Roy hold on?
Hamland controlling the position well here. Roy rolled but Hamland kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Hamland seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Roy for as long as he can get away with.
Roy staying busy and making it hard for Hamland to control.
Hamland is hanging on to Roy's back as he tries to escape.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Hamland's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamland has good solid back control here.
Hamland trying to control momentarily.
Roy is trying to escape under a series of strikes and manages to escape from Hamland 's hooks.
Hamland controlling the position easily from mount.
Roy is looking to improve his position but Hamland isn't that keen on the idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hamland cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The referee warns Roy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Hamland lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Roy is desperately trying to improve his position but Hamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Hamland landing strikes, looking to finish!
Hamland controlling from the full mount.
Hamland looking to control but Roy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Roy is desperately trying to improve his position but Hamland has a good base and remains in mount.
Hamland landing strikes from the mount and Roy is in trouble!
Roy tries to lock up and control but Hamland gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hamland is landing with some decent strikes but Roy is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Roy wants to hold on but Hamland pushes him away.
Hamland lands a nice shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Hamland lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hamland cracks Roy with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hamland controlling from the full mount.
Hamland wants to control the pace but Roy is squirming around nicely.
Roy is bucking up trying to escape but Hamland cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Roy is squirming around, avoiding Hamland's attempts to control the action.
Hamland scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Roy?
Roy is working to get back to half guard.
The referee warns Roy that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Marques Roy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chick Hamland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hamland avoids the attempt from Roy to control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chick Hamland showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hamland has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 49:45
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 49:45
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 49:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chick Hamland!
Chick Hamland retains his middleweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jerome Browning (ranked 79 p4p, 260 weight class) and Erik Bjornsson (ranked 15 p4p, 36 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jerome Browning!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Erik Bjornsson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Reed Andrews and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Browning tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bjornsson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Browning tries to clinch there but Bjornsson circles away.
Bjornsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Browning moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away
and Bjornsson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Browning tries to clinch up.
Browning doesn't manage to clinch there - Bjornsson circles away.
Browning moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away
and Bjornsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Browning moves in looking to clinch but Bjornsson pushes him off.
Browning wants to clinch
and Bjornsson counters with a nice right hand that sends Browning toppling to the canvas! Browning scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bjornsson finish him?!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Browning moves to clinch but Bjornsson breaks away
and Bjornsson counters with a big left hand that crumples Browning! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Erik Bjornsson!
Erik Bjornsson is the new light heavyweight champion!
During a confident post fight interview, Erik Bjornsson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaylen Stout (ranked 122 p4p, 67 weight class) and Angus Young (ranked 12 p4p, 7 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaylen Stout!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Angus Young!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Jonathan Paton and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Young is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stout tries to counter by clinching up but Young breaks away and moves out of range.
Young pushes Stout up against the cage in a clinch.
Young turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Stout manages to get back to half guard.
Stout looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
My spies in KO MMA inform me that Young has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Young wants to pass the guard but Stout is defending well.
Young seems to be working for a kimura but Stout defends the submission attempt.
Young seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stout does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Stout is squirming around, avoiding Young's attempts to control the action.
Stout is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young takes Stout's back.
Young is persistently looking for the submission but Stout is defending it well.
Young struggling to keep hold of the position.
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
Young looking to break Stout's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Stout remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Young will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Young working for a choke but Stout is defending well.
Stout defending nicely against the rear naked choke attempt.
Young wants to control but Stout is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stout tries to break free.
Young controlling from the back.
Stout can't escape the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Stout preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Young.
Young tries to keep control of the position but Stout is staying busy.
Young is looking for the choke from the back position but Stout is controlling his hands well.
Stout looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Stout prevents Young from getting a body triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Young not allowing Stout to control his hands.
Stout tries to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Young trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Stout doesn't escape.
Stout tries to roll but Young sticks to his back.
Young doesn't have the hooks in and Stout manages to turn into his guard.
Young had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Stout defends it easily.
Young looking to control.
Young is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Young is looking for a triangle but Stout pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young looking to control.
Young isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Stout stacks Young on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Stout!
A control attempt from Young but he's now mounted!
Young wants to improve position but instead he's given up his back.
Stout avoiding Young 's attempts to control his hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Angus Young dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Stout throws a jab when Young was well out of range.
Angus Young seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Young tries to clinch there but Stout circles away.
Stout seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Young is looking to clinch.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young tries to clinch there but Stout circles away.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stout.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
Young fails in his attempt to clinch.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Stout throws a shot from downtown. Young moves away and avoids it.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
Young steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Stout.
Young tries to counter with a clinch but Stout shakes him off and moves away.
Young has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Stout keeps the fight on the outside.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch but Stout swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
The fighters circling - Stout throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Stout scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Young doesn't seem bothered though.
Young tries to clinch up but Stout circles away and keeps his distance.
Young doesn't manage to clinch there - Stout circles away.
Stout is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Young.
The fight stays on the outside here - Young looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Young moves out of range as Stout strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Young uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Stout.
Stout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stout misses with a hook. Young ducked under it nicely.
Young ducks under a wild hook from Stout.
Stout throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Stout circles away from the clinch attempt.
Stout tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Young manages to circle out of the way.
Young tries to clinch but Stout moves out of range.
Young fails with an attempt to clinch.
Young tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Stout paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Stout seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Young moves into the clinch.
Young stalls.
Young jumps guard but Stout stands there with Young around his waist. Young gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Young taking a breather.
Young pulls Stout into guard.
Young has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Stout can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Young trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Angus Young has got the better of the ground game so far.
Young is trying to hold Stout in close to prevent damage but Stout has managed to pass into half guard.
Young is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Stout trying to control the action but Young is working from the bottom.
Young trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Stout manages to pass to mount!
Young is trying desperately to improve position.
Stout tries to control but Young wriggling away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stout is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Young is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Stout avoids the attempt from Young to control.
Young bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Young trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stout is trying to keep Young in close.
Stout throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Young wants to control from the top but Stout keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Young pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stout is keeping the position for now.
Stout trying to keep a closed guard but Young is proving a slippery customer.
Young is sitting in close to Stout's body. Stout has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Young is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Young is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Stout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Jaylen Stout!
Jaylen Stout retains his featherweight title!
Jaylen Stout seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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