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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alessandro Garrison (ranked 3643 p4p, 3548 weight class) and Yilmaz Kurth (ranked 394 p4p, 384 weight class). Kurth has chosen Hail to the King as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alessandro Garrison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Yilmaz Kurth!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garrison tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kurth looks to land a combination but Garrison avoids it well.
Garrison tries a head kick but it misses.
Garrison throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kurth circles away from the clinch attempt.
A countering left hand to the body from Kurth misses.
Kurth keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Garrison is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kurth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kurth avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Garrison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Garrison looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kurth closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kurth is trying to force a seperation but Garrison has the dominant position.
Garrison trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kurth breaks the clinch.
Garrison is looking to clinch.
Garrison tries to keep at a distance but Kurth has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kurth presses Garrison against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Kurth blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kurth pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A punch combination from Kurth misses.
Kurth blocks a head kick by Garrison.
Kurth works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kurth scores with a one two! Garrison had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kurth lands with a good body shot.
Garrison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kurth counters with a straight that turns Garrison's legs to rubber! Kurth pushes forward with more strikes and Garrison goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yilmaz Kurth!
A very excited looking Yilmaz Kurth rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matto Kaveri (ranked 3220 p4p, 3206 weight class) and Rudo Ryokale (ranked 184 p4p, 182 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Matto Kaveri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudo Ryokale!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaveri throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryokale.
Kaveri misses with a straight left.
Ryokale shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kaveri swings widly with a right hand
and Ryokale counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ryokale walks into a jab.
Kaveri thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ryokale connects with a leg kick.
Kaveri looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kaveri swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ryokale counters with a nice low kick that buckles Kaveri's knee momentarily.
Kaveri throws a looping overhand right but Ryokale ducks down to avoid it.
Ryokale uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kaveri.
Ryokale throws a big counter head kick but Kaveri avoids it with no problem.
Kaveri misses with a hook. Ryokale ducked under it nicely.
Ryokale dodges the punch combination from Kaveri.
Ryokale checks a leg kick nicely.
Good shot there by Kaveri.
Kaveri throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ryokale counters with a leg kick.
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!
Kaveri takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Ryokale.
Ryokale misses with a body kick.
Kaveri misses the jab.
Kaveri misses with a wild combination.
Kaveri waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ryokale.
Ryokale throws a big shot that misses.
Ryokale defending well as Kaveri loads up on a big left hand.
Matto Kaveri seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Kaveri, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ryokale moves out of range as Kaveri strikes.
Donk. Ryokale catches Kaveri right on the button with a cross.
Kaveri swings widly with a right hand
and Ryokale counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ryokale scores with a push kick.
Kaveri is breathing heavily.
Ryokale defending well as Kaveri loads up on a big left hand.
Ryokale pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kaveri is looking to counter punch.
Kaveri is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ryokale.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri swats away the attempt to clinch by Ryokale.
It looked like Kaveri wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Kaveri throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
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!
Ryokale bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kaveri pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaveri throws an off balance right hand
and Ryokale counters with a right hand to the body.
Kaveri looks to score with a jab to the body but Ryokale is just out of range.
Ryokale delivers a nice body kick.
Ryokale lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ryokale lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Kaveri on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
The crowd cheers as Ryokale lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kaveri doesn't seem phased though.
 It looks like Matto Kaveri has been cut.
Rudo Ryokale is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ryokale misses with a head kick.
Ryokale moves into the clinch successfully.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Ryokale with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaveri is trying to break the clinch but Ryokale is controlling him.
Ryokale stalls.
Kaveri has picked Ryokale up - he's going for a ride! Kaveri dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaveri throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Ryokale works his way to full guard. Good work.
Ryokale keeping full guard, as Kaveri tries to pass.
Ryokale working for a triangle but Kaveri defends it easily.
Kaveri throws a strike but Ryokale rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ryokale slips nicely into half guard.
Ryokale is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kaveri sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Ryokale is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ryokale landing strikes, looking to finish!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ryokale looking to control but Kaveri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryokale lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Ryokale in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Kaveri is squirming around, avoiding Ryokale's attempts to control the action.
Kaveri is desperately trying to improve his position but Ryokale has a good base and remains in mount.
Ryokale looking to control but Kaveri is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Ryokale landing strikes from the mount.
Matto Kaveri's cut is getting worse.
Kaveri regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudo Ryokale dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Matto Kaveri's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kaveri throws a hook but Ryokale blocks it.
Kaveri misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kaveri lands a slapping body shot.
Kaveri swinging wildly here.
Kaveri throws a shot from downtown. Ryokale moves away and avoids it.
Ryokale thinks about the counter body kick.
A slow jab from Kaveri misses its intended target.
Kaveri throws a shot from downtown. Ryokale moves away and avoids it.
Ryokale has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kaveri finds it's way round the side to connect with Ryokale's head.
Ryokale slips a jab from Kaveri.
Kaveri stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ryokale.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Kaveri.
Ryokale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Kaveri missing with a left hand there. Ryokale was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ryokale misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ryokale throws a good cross that connects.
Matto Kaveri's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale lands an overhand right.
Ryokale has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ryokale pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kaveri looks to land a combination but Ryokale avoids it well.
Rudo Ryokale seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ryokale moves out of range of the strikes.
Ryokale fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ryokale is looking to clinch but Kaveri is avoiding it.
Kaveri throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kaveri throws a predictable looking body shot
and Ryokale counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ryokale tries to clinch but Kaveri moves out of range.
Ryokale misses with a wild body shot.
Ryokale slips under a jab.
Ryokale slips a straight right by Kaveri.
Ryokale uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kaveri.
Ryokale defending well as Kaveri loads up on a big left hand.
Some wild striking there from Kaveri.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaveri looks to throw the jab but Ryokale is out of range.
Kaveri throws a sloppy head kick and Ryokale moves out of range easily.
Ryokale scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kaveri is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kaveri throws a sloppy head kick
and Ryokale counters with a nice uppercut.
Jeez, Matto Kaveri's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ryokale slips under a jab.
Ryokale scores with a sloppy right hand. Kaveri should have avoided that one.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Matto Kaveri's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rudo Ryokale!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Klement Burian (ranked 1937 p4p, 2554 weight class) and Preston Foster (ranked 268 p4p, 347 weight class). Burian kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Kontrafakt - JBMNT prod. Maiky Beatz. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Klement Burian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Preston Foster!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster throws a sloppy head kick
letting Burian counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Preston Foster has been cut.
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Burian.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Burian jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Foster gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Burian wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Burian breaks from the clinch.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Foster slips under a jab from Burian.
Foster throws a head kick that misses.
Foster darts in and clinches Burian up against the cage.
Foster has Burian pressed against the cage, preventing Burian from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Burian has had enough of the clinch but Foster keeps him there for the moment.
Burian is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Foster tries a knee to the head but Burian blocks it.
Burian can't break the clinch.
Foster manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Foster lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Foster moves out of range as Burian strikes.
Foster ducks under a wild hook from Burian.
Foster raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Burian misses with a straight right.
Foster rushes Burian and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Foster keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Burian's efforts to push away.
Foster breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burian darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Burian throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
Foster scores with a head kick. Burian tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Foster closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Burian has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Burian wants to break the clinch but can't.
Foster breaks from the clinch.
Burian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burian looks to throw the jab but Foster is out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Burian dips to his left and cracks Foster with an uppercut!
Burian is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Burian misses the jab.
Foster is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Foster tries to clinch up.
Burian cracks Foster's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Foster slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Burian can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Klement Burian!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Death Before Dishonor (ranked 1488 p4p, 4526 weight class) and Johnny Dukes (ranked 208 p4p, 469 weight class). Dukes has chosen I saw the Light as his entrance music. Johnny Dukes 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Death Before Dishonor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Johnny Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Before Dishonor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Before Dishonor half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Dukes looks to land a body kick but Before Dishonor moved away.
Before Dishonor misses with a wild body shot.
Dukes throws a head kick that misses
and Before Dishonor counters by clinching up.
Before Dishonor definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dukes breaks from the clinch.
Before Dishonor clinches up with Dukes and pushes him back against the cage.
Before Dishonor is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Dukes gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Dukes has a couple of punches blocked by Before Dishonor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor goes for a takedown attempt but Dukes pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Dukes throws a left and a right that both miss
and Before Dishonor counters with a shoot takedown. Dukes fights it but they end up in guard.
Dukes avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dukes can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Before Dishonor controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes working a defensive guard but Before Dishonor manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dukes tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Before Dishonor advances to full mount.
Poor strikes thrown by Before Dishonor there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Before Dishonor controlling the pace for now.
Dukes blocking the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Before Dishonor tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukes is desperately trying to improve his position but Before Dishonor has a good base and remains in mount.
Before Dishonor lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Dukes defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Before Dishonor.
Before Dishonor controlling the pace for now.
Before Dishonor has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor throws some wild stikes that Dukes manages to avoid easily.
Before Dishonor content just to control the position here.
Before Dishonor thowing shots but they're missing.
Before Dishonor sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Before Dishonor 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor misses with a head shot.
Before Dishonor takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Dukes is trying to escape the mount.
Before Dishonor misses with a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Before Dishonor throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Dukes because Before Dishonor loaded up on that one.
Before Dishonor controlling the position easily from mount.
Before Dishonor unloads with some shots from mount but Dukes bucks and avoids them well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Death Before Dishonor dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dukes throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Before Dishonor counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Dukes!
Dukes is being controlled here.
Dukes manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Before Dishonor regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Dukes throwing strikes from guard but Before Dishonor blocks nicely.
Before Dishonor has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dukes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukes chips away with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes wants to control from the top but Before Dishonor keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Before Dishonor is on top in guard.
Death Before Dishonor overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Before Dishonor trying to control but Dukes is working from the bottom.
Before Dishonor is looking to pass into half guard but Dukes pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Dukes is in guard.
Before Dishonor looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Before Dishonor is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Before Dishonor is trying to keep Dukes in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor throws his legs up looking for a submission but Dukes uses it to pass to side control.
Before Dishonor is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Dukes's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Before Dishonor looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Before Dishonor keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Before Dishonor continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor is not content to let Dukes control the position.
Before Dishonor is trying to get back to full guard.
Dukes trying to control from half guard but Before Dishonor is working away.
Before Dishonor actively working from the bottom here.
Dukes is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
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.
Dukes trying to control but Before Dishonor is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Before Dishonor moves into the clinch.
Dukes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Before Dishonor is defending well for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Dukes tries to throw a body punch but Before Dishonor avoids it by throwing Dukes back against the cage.
Before Dishonor avoiding damage as Dukes throws knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Johnny Dukes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Before Dishonor.
Dukes is looking to get back to his feet here but Before Dishonor is keeping cool and he's managed to take Dukes's back.
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.
Before Dishonor keeps control of the position as Dukes tries to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Before Dishonor struggling to land strikes to the head as Dukes covers up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Before Dishonor.
Before Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Before Dishonor is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Before Dishonor scores with strikes from the back.
Before Dishonor looking to break Dukes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dukes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Before Dishonor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Dukes tries to break free.
Before Dishonor has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Dukes is defending well though. Before Dishonor let's go of the attempt for now.
Before Dishonor throwing damaging strikes from the back! Dukes could be in trouble here!
Before Dishonor throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Dukes!
Before Dishonor throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
Before Dishonor is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Before Dishonor working for the choke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor looking to break Dukes's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Dukes remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Before Dishonor will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Before Dishonor throwing lazy shots from the back mount that aren't doing any damage.
Before Dishonor controlling the position well here. Dukes rolled but Before Dishonor kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
Dukes wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Dukes wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Before Dishonor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Before Dishonor throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Dukes is in all sorts of trouble here.
Before Dishonor sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Before Dishonor.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Before Dishonor looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Death Before Dishonor showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Before Dishonor has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Death Before Dishonor!
In defeat, Johnny Dukes stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want a rematch. I deserve that.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Schmidt (ranked 2825 p4p, 2231 weight class) and Oharles Cliveira (ranked 374 p4p, 311 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Oharles Cliveira!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cliveira looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Schmidt misses with the ground and pound.
Cliveira 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.
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira is looking for a sweep.
Schmidt goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Cliveira rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Schmidt's guard! Nice work there by Cliveira!
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Cliveira got a little sloppy there for a moment and Schmidt has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Cliveira has managed to get both his arms back between Schmidt's legs - danger averted.
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliveira is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cliveira loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Cliveira drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Cliveira jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Cliveira doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Cliveira manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily.
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Cliveira is in close to Schmidt's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Cliveira scoring with some ground and pound.
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Schmidt is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Cliveira seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Schmidt tries to strike from the bottom.
Schmidt working for a triangle but Cliveira defends it easily.
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Cliveira drops back looking for a leg! Schmidt is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Schmidt manages to kick Cliveira off! Cliveira jumps back into Schmidt's guard.
Cliveira trying to control but Schmidt is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Cliveira preventing the sweep.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Cliveira is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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 Xavier Schmidt will probably get the nod.
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.
Cliveira throws a poor cross that misses
and Schmidt counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Schmidt has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cliveira avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Schmidt as Cliveira tries to tie him up.
Cliveira throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Schmidt blocks it with crossed arms.
Schmidt tries to score a body lock takedown but Cliveira shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Schmidt tries for a takedown but Cliveira manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Xavier Schmidt. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cliveira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Cliveira gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Cliveira drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Schmidt manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Cliveira has Schmidt in his guard.
Schmidt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt throwing strikes from guard but Cliveira blocks nicely.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Schmidt wants to control from the top but Cliveira keeps moving.
Cliveira avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cliveira looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Schmidt passes into half guard.
Schmidt is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cliveira sees it coming and defends easily.
Schmidt seems to be looking for submissions.
Cliveira has hold of Schmidt's hands but Schmidt slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from getting back to his feet.
Schmidt working Cliveira over with strikes.
Cliveira regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Schmidt.
Schmidt trying to control but Cliveira is working from the bottom.
Cliveira not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Schmidt stopping the sweep attempt from Cliveira.
Schmidt throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Cliveira works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schmidt stops Cliveira from standing up.
Schmidt won't allow Cliveira to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt with a flurry of punches that miss.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt landing some decent shots from guard.
Schmidt content to stall in guard here.
Schmidt 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.
Cliveira is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Schmidt is controlling him.
Schmidt throws a big elbow that misses.
Schmidt trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Cliveira keeping moving, preventing Schmidt from controlling successfully.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Schmidt fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cliveira sprawls well initially but Schmidt persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cliveira is trying to stand.
Schmidt is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cliveira on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira is controlling Schmidt's trapped leg to prevent Schmidt from advancing to side control.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from improving his position.
Schmidt slips a nice elbow through Cliveira's hands, connecting with Cliveira's forehead.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Schmidt lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Schmidt dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Schmidt drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Xavier Schmidt overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from escaping the position.
Schmidt wants to control but Cliveira is keeping him busy.
Schmidt is trying to get an arm triangle but Cliveira is defending well.
Cliveira parries the strikes from Schmidt easily there. Schmidt is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cliveira to escape.
Cliveira regains half guard, as Schmidt was trying to land strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cliveira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cliveira wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Schmidt not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Schmidt is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Schmidt prevents Cliveira from standing back up.
Schmidt is looking for a kimura but Cliveira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Schmidt to get the leverage.
Cliveira is trying to stand.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cliveira drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cliveira tries to move to mount but Schmidt blocks the move with his legs.
Schmidt is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cliveira can do to turn this around?
Cliveira looks up at the clock and then as Schmidt takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Cliveira smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Schmidt tries to bench press Cliveira off him but Cliveira keeps the position.
Schmidt manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Schmidt makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Schmidt.
Cliveira trying to control the position from guard on top but Schmidt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Cliveira's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Schmidt 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.
Cliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cliveira postures up in Schmidt's guard and throws a big left but Schmidt blocks it.
Cliveira wants to control from the top but Schmidt keeps moving.
Schmidt had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Cliveira defends it easily.
Schmidt is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Cliveira defends well.
Cliveira avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cliveira showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Cliveira makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Schmidt is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Cliveira is aware though and is defending well.
Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Cliveira can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Cliveira working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Oharles Cliveira has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Xavier Schmidt is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Schmidt looking for a guillotine here but Cliveira defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt keeping moving, preventing Cliveira from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Oharles Cliveira.
I think Schmidt has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Xavier Schmidt!
After winning the bout, Xavier Schmidt 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sandor CleaPain (ranked 24415 p4p, 1850 weight class) and Rodolfo Kaufman (ranked 238 p4p, 127 weight class). Rodolfo Kaufman has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor CleaPain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodolfo Kaufman!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
CleaPain slips a jab from Kaufman.
CleaPain tries to counter with a takedown but Kaufman is quick to defend against it.
Kaufman rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.
Kaufman gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Kaufman lands a left hand that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards.
It looks like Sandor CleaPain has been cut.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
CleaPain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Kaufman prevents it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Kaufman takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Kaufman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
Kaufman stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Kaufman - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kaufman misses with a short punch on the inside.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman tries to throw a body punch but CleaPain avoids it by throwing Kaufman back against the cage.
Kaufman effectively controlling the action here.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Kaufman is defending well.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
CleaPain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
CleaPain tries for a takedown but Kaufman manages to get underhooks.
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.
CleaPain is looking for a takedown.
CleaPain is trying to drag Kaufman to the mat but Kaufman just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
A shot in the inside from Kaufman.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kaufman tries a body shot but CleaPain blocks it.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman taking a breather.
CleaPain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaufman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
CleaPain is looking to take this one to the mat.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
CleaPain is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Kaufman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
CleaPain blocks a body shot from Kaufman.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Kaufman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Kaufman stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Kaufman scores with a shot to the side of CleaPain's head.
Kaufman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of CleaPains head.
Kaufman works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kaufman.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kaufman lands with a short shot to the head.
Sandor CleaPain's cut is getting worse.
Kaufman lands a right hand.
Kaufman is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Kaufman misses with some punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Kaufman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kaufman closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman avoiding damage.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but CleaPain uses good head movement to avoid it.
CleaPain tries for a takedown. No joy.
A nice left hand lands by Kaufman.
CleaPain tries to score a body lock takedown but Kaufman shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaufman stalling in the clinch.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kaufman lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a punch to the body.
Kaufman leaning against his opponent.
CleaPain changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Kaufman fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman clinches up against the cage.
Kaufman tries a body shot but CleaPain blocks it.
Kaufman softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
Kaufman holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kaufman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman lands with a left to the head.
Kaufman has CleaPain pressed against the cage.
CleaPain looking for a takedown.
A right handed body shot lands from Kaufman.
Kaufman slowing the pace effectively.
Kaufman pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kaufman continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
A short left from Kaufman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain wants a takedown but no success here.
Kaufman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The referee calls for Kaufman to work.
Kaufman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head.
Stalling in the clinch from Kaufman.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Kaufman.
Kaufman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kaufman has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kaufman works on CleaPain's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaufman prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kaufman slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman lands a body punch.
Kaufman misses with a body punch.
Kaufman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kaufman'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.
Kaufman taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
The crowd are getting on Kaufman's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rodolfo Kaufman.
Kaufman rushes CleaPain and presses him up against the cage.
Kaufman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt CleaPain or not.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rodolfo Kaufman showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kaufman closes the distance and pushes CleaPain back into the cage.
Kaufman lands a nice uppercut.
Kaufman gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Kaufman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of CleaPains head.
Kaufman content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Kaufman lands a left hand.
Kaufman has a couple of punches blocked by CleaPain.
Kaufman presses CleaPain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
CleaPain blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Kaufman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sandor CleaPain's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head.
 CleaPain is rocked!
Kaufman misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kaufman gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from CleaPain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
Kaufman tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kaufman is stalling here.
CleaPain can't get the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sandor CleaPain. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kaufman throws a head punch that misses.
Kaufman throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
Kaufman swings wildly with an uppercut but CleaPain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kaufman lands a right hand that snaps the head of CleaPain backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman lands a shoulder strike.
Rodolfo Kaufman seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Kaufman lands with a right to the head.
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman misses with the head strike.
CleaPain goes for a takedown attempt but Kaufman pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kaufman darts in and clinches CleaPain up against the cage.
Kaufman working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Jeez, Sandor CleaPain's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Kaufman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaufman struggles to land a body shot inside as CleaPain controls his hands.
Good body shot from Kaufman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaufman leaning against his opponent.
CleaPain blocks an uppercut.
Kaufman digs a right hand underneath CleaPain's ribcage. CleaPain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Kaufman pushes CleaPain back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
CleaPain's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kaufman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with CleaPain's elbow.
Kaufman stalling the fight.
Rodolfo Kaufman is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Kaufman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain looking for a takedown.
CleaPain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kaufman gets the underhooks and prevents it.
CleaPain has Kaufman pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Kaufman manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rodolfo Kaufman comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kaufman has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 24:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 24:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rodolfo Kaufman!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Matheus Cardoso (ranked 3302 p4p, 2474 weight class) and Somrak Khamsing (ranked 420 p4p, 339 weight class). Khamsing has chosen Wai khru ram muay as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Matheus Cardoso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Somrak Khamsing!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khamsing showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cardoso.
Khamsing flicks out a counter leg kick but Cardoso steps away.
Cardoso falls off balance throwing a combination
and Khamsing counters with a solid body kick.
Cardoso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khamsing counters with an outside leg kick.
Cardoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khamsing finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Cardoso throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Cardoso throws a nice looking combination but Khamsing bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Cardoso swinging wildly here.
Cardoso throws a combination that misses
and Khamsing counters with a body kick that stops Cardoso in his tracks momentarily.
Khamsing scores with a head kick.
Cardoso misses with a series of wild punches.
Khamsing lands a high kick!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cardoso's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Cardoso duly obliges.
Matheus Cardoso seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cardoso fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Khamsing is trying to counter with his kicks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khamsing explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Cardoso misses with a series of wild punches.
Khamsing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardoso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khamsing counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Khamsing moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cardoso definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cardoso on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Khamsing. Khamsing obviously looking to wear him down.
Cardoso takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A slapping body kick lands there for Khamsing.
Cardoso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardoso looks for a takedown but Khamsing sprawls well.
Khamsing steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Khamsing lands a head kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cardoso crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Khamsing - the referee stops the clock and Cardoso gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Khamsing. Cardoso manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Cardoso misses with a double jab.
Cardoso throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Khamsing counters with a good, hard body kick but Cardoso shrugs it off.
Cardoso is breathing heavily.
Khamsing scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Khamsing bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Khamsing lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Khamsing throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Khamsing lands a nice looking body kick.
Khamsing lands with a kick to the ribs.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Khamsing - that will leave a mark!
Khamsing throws a head kick that half lands.
Cardoso misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cardoso is trying hard to land a takedown here. Khamsing sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Matheus Cardoso. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khamsing lands a high kick!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cardoso throws a left and a right that both miss
and Khamsing counters with a huge head kick that drops Cardoso! The ref dives in to stop the fight and the crowd goes wild!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Somrak Khamsing!
An out of breath Somrak Khamsing thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bojan Lukic (ranked 812 p4p, 2480 weight class) and Malig Hunt (ranked 112 p4p, 340 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Bojan Lukic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Malig Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lukic misses the shot to the body.
Lukic takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Lukic misses with a right hand
and Hunt counters with a straight right hand.
Lukic lands a glancing blow to the side of Hunt's head.
Lukic misses with an uppercut
and Hunt counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lukic thinking.
Lukic looks to throw the jab but Hunt is out of range.
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Hunt wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Lukic doesn't manage to clinch there - Hunt circles away.
Hunt lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Bojan Lukic has been cut.
Lukic drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Hunt.
A big left from Hunt misses.
Lukic needs to keep his hands up - Hunt had a free shot at his head there.
Hunt takes the fight into the clinch.
Hunt lands a left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukic lands an uppercut.
Lukic is struggling to control the position.
Lukic throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Hunts head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Hunt.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lukic - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Hunt misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Lukic.
Lukic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lukic breaks from the clinch.
Hunt punishes Lukic's body with a nice straight punch.
Hunt throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hunt lands a jab to Lukic's midsection.
Hunt scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Lukic doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hunt misses with a body shot.
Lukic slips a straight right by Hunt.
Nice defenses there by Hunt.
Hunt tries to clinch up but Lukic circles away and keeps his distance.
Hunt on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Hunt lands a body shot.
Hunt throws a shot to the body.
Lukic slips a straight right by Hunt.
Hunt closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lukic is pushing Hunt up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Hunt is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hunt stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lukic tries to work over Hunt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lukic's head.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lukic's head.
Lukic tries to stall but Hunt uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Lukic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lukic tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Lukic back against the cage.
Hunt misses with the head strike.
Hunt scores with a shoulder strike.
Hunt is working Lukic over against the cage.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukic backwards.
Hunt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lukic is trying to break the clinch but Hunt is controlling him.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lukic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunt has Lukic pressed against the cage.
Hunt struggles to land a body shot inside as Lukic controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt misses with some punches.
Lukic tries to circle away but Hunt has him pinned against the cage.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Lukic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lukic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lukic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lukics head.
Hunt has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lukic seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Hunt can turn it around.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt swings wildly with an uppercut but Lukic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt tries a body shot but Lukic blocks it.
Hunt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunt digs a right hand into Lukic's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lukic's gas tank.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Lukic avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
Hunt content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Lukic escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Lukic swings for the body but Hunt moves out of range.
A shot to the liver by Hunt. Beautiful body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bojan Lukic's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Hunt works Lukic's body with a nice hook.
Hunt dips to his left and cracks Lukic with an uppercut!
Lukic tests Hunt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lukic scores with a sloppy right hand. Hunt should have avoided that one.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hunt, as that shot connected.
Hunt lands the left hand.
Hunt throws a hook but Lukic avoids it easily.
Lukic blocks a jab.
Lukic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hunt checks a leg kick.
Lukic lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Decent striking displayed by Lukic there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lukic takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Hunt throws a series of punches but Lukic avoids them all with ease.
Lukic is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunt scores with a crisp jab that stopped Lukic in his tracks.
Lukic has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hunt finds it's way round the side to connect with Lukic's head.
Hunt closes the distance and clinches.
Lukic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Lukic letting Hunt take a breather here.
Lukic misses with a punch to the body.
Hunt gets through Lukic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hunt prevents a body shot from Lukic.
Lukic slows down the pace here.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Hunt scores with a shot to the side of Lukic's head.
Hunt misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hunt is working Lukic over against the cage.
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt tries to throw a body punch but Lukic avoids it by throwing Hunt back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt'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.
Lukic looking to stall.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lukic has had enough of the clinch but Hunt keeps him there for the moment.
Hunt lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lukic backwards.
Hunt working aggressively here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hunt.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lukic backwards.
Hunt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Lukic up against the cage.
Hunt lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lukic is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Hunt lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Hunt.
Lukic has a couple of punches blocked by Hunt.
Hunt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hunt lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Hunt has a couple of punches blocked by Lukic.
Hunt tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lukic's elbow.
Hunt just leaning against Lukic, taking a breather.
Hunt digs a right hand underneath Lukic's ribcage. Lukic let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hunt lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hunt.
Hunt has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hunt lands a body punch in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lukics head.
A short right from Hunt on the inside.
Lukic misses with some punches.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lukics head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunt blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lukic wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hunt.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukic backwards.
Lukic wants to stall.
Hunt'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.
Hunt lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunt pushes Lukic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt is struggling to control the position.
A head punch on the inside from Lukic fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malig Hunt showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bojan Lukic's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hunt gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hunt manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hunt scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hunt works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hunt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hunt creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lukic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Lukic tries to tie him up.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Hunt as Lukic tries to tie him up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt throws a head punch that misses.
Lukic content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Hunt fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lukic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lukic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lukic throws a punch but it's blocked by Hunt.
Hunt lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lukic backwards.
Malig Hunt seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt gets through Lukic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lukic prevents a body shot from Hunt.
A shot in the inside from Hunt.
Lukic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunt's elbow.
Hunt lands a shot to the body.
Hunt lands a right hand.
Hunt stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hunt lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Lukic backwards.
Still in the clinch, Hunt scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lukic swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunt lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lukic backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lukic struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunt controls his hands.
Lukic misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunt lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hunt throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lukics head.
Lukic is rocked!
Lukic tries to throw a body punch but Hunt avoids it by throwing Lukic back against the cage.
Oh Lukic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A short right from Hunt.
Hunt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Hunt lands with a left to the head.
Hunt avoiding damage.
Hunt pushes Lukic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hunt swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hunt drops Lukic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Lukic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Hunt lands a big right hand that drops Lukic! The killer instinct kicks in and Hunt finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hunt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malig Hunt!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Tyson (ranked 980 p4p, 5066 weight class) and Davis Frye (ranked 128 p4p, 496 weight class). Mick Tyson 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Frye!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye connects with a body shot.
Frye misses with a head kick.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Frye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Frye connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tyson scrambles back to his feet.
Tyson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tyson looks to land a left hand but Frye moved out of range nicely.
Frye tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tyson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A nice side step and Frye releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Frye showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tyson.
Tyson lands a jab to the head.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Frye knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Frye.
Frye throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Tyson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Frye lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frye throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Frye manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Frye throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
Frye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Frye.
Frye defending well as Tyson loads up on a big left hand.
Frye throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Frye uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyson lands with a hook. Frye tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Tyson takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frye tries a head kick but it misses.
Mick Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tyson.
Tyson throws a jab but it's blocked by Frye.
Tyson scores with a hook.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frye throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
It looked like Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Frye misses with a low kick.
Frye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frye misses with a hook to the body
and Tyson counters with a right hand to the body.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Frye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Frye manages to avoid it.
A right-left combo lands from Frye.
Frye throws a half hearted mid kick.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Frye connects with a leg kick.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frye.
We've been told by Tyson's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A slow jab from Frye misses its intended target.
A clash of legs there as Tyson blocks the low kick.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Frye moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyson punishes Frye's body with a nice straight punch.
Tyson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A big left from Frye misses.
Tyson throws an overhand right that lands on Frye's shoulder, as Frye tries to avoid the shot.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Frye saw that one coming.
Tyson misses with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frye tries to land a front kick but Tyson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Tyson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Frye.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tyson.
Frye throws a head kick that misses
and Frye takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frye takes a jab right on the kisser.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Frye looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Frye doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson cracks a nice hook into Frye's ribs.
Frye fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tyson checks it well.
Tyson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Tyson misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Frye fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tyson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Frye plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Tyson scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Frye throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Frye misses with a series of wild punches.
Tyson connects with the punch.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Tyson is looking to clinch but Frye is avoiding it.
Tyson throws a lazy uppercut
and Frye counters with an inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Tyson coming out on top.
Mick Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Frye goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Frye takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson moves out of range as Frye strikes.
Tyson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A shot to the liver by Frye. Beautiful body shot.
Davis Frye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Frye misses with a wild combination.
Frye falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tyson counters with a stiff right hand.
Tyson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Frye scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Frye fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tyson.
Frye ducks under a wild hook from Tyson.
And Frye responds with a good body kick, but Tyson manages to step out the way in time.
Tyson moves out of range of the body kick from Frye.
Frye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Frye drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Frye swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
Tyson connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tyson misses with a looping right.
Frye thows a left - swing and a miss!
Frye looks to land a body kick but Tyson moved away.
Tyson throwing a counter right hand but Frye manages to avoid it.
Tyson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tyson moves away from the strike by Frye.
Tyson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Frye throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Frye throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
Tyson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Tyson lands a nice hook to Frye's body. Frye takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Frye is breathing heavily.
The fighters circle momentarily. Tyson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
 Frye is rocked!
Tyson missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye lands a right hook to the body.
Frye swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Frye on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Frye is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Tyson circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Frye tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Tyson wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mick Tyson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Elofsson (ranked 875 p4p, 1366 weight class) and Onyx Outlaw (ranked 68 p4p, 101 weight class). Onyx Outlaw has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lars Elofsson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Onyx Outlaw!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elofsson scores with a one two! Outlaw had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Elofsson throws a right hand that Outlaw ducks under and follows up with a left that Outlaw also avoids with ease.
A nice combination there by Elofsson.
Elofsson takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Outlaw misses with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Outlaw.
Elofsson throws the left hand but Outlaw avoids the punch easily.
A big left from Elofsson misses.
Elofsson moves away from the strike by Outlaw.
Outlaw misses with a lunging right hand
and Elofsson counters by clinching up.
Elofsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
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!
Outlaw fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Elofsson taking a breather.
Elofsson lands a right hand.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elofsson.
Outlaw makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Outlaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Outlaw has a couple of punches blocked by Elofsson.
Outlaw misses with a punch on the inside.
Outlaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Elofsson.
Elofsson blocking some punches.
Outlaw misses with the head strike.
Elofsson lands a nice uppercut.
Outlaw looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Outlaw misses with a punch to the body.
Elofsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Elofsson blocking some punches.
Elofsson pushes Outlaw back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Outlaw misses with a body punch.
Elofsson blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Outlaw.
Elofsson has Outlaw pushed against the cage.
A short right from Elofsson on the inside.
Outlaw swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Outlaw lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Outlaw throws a punch but it's blocked by Elofsson.
Elofsson prevents a body shot from Outlaw.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Elofsson.
Outlaw swings wildly with an uppercut but Elofsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Elofsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Outlaw looks winded!
Elofsson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Elofsson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Elofsson.
Elofsson lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Elofsson slowing the pace effectively.
A short right from Elofsson.
Elofsson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Elofsson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Elofsson lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Elofsson on the inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Elofsson.
Elofsson lands a nice uppercut.
Elofsson cracks Outlaw with a nice body shot.
Elofsson lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Elofsson.
Elofsson'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.
Good body shot from Elofsson.
Still in the clinch, Elofsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Elofsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elofsson lands a hook that snaps the head of Outlaw backwards.
Elofsson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Elofsson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elofsson drops Outlaw onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Outlaw is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Outlaw is rocked!
Elofsson drops Outlaw onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Outlaw is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Outlaw is still on wobbly legs! Can Elofsson finish him?
A right hook to the body lands for Elofsson.
Elofsson pushes Outlaw against the cage. Elofsson is working some dirty boxing. Elofsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Outlaw goes down! Outlaw tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Elofsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Elofsson!
Lars Elofsson retains his super heavyweight title!
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