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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Daton Williams (ranked 24269 p4p, 24183 weight class) and Harry Swotter (ranked 583 p4p, 585 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Daton Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Harry Swotter!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with a takedown attempt - Swotter sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Swotter tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
Williams shoots in for a takedown but Swotter shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Williams shoots in but Swotter avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Swotter tries to counter with a clinch but Williams shakes him off and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Daton Williams. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Williams misses with a takedown attempt
and Swotter counters by clinching up.
Swotter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Swotter lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Williams is breathing heavily.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swotter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Swotter lands with a light punch inside.
A short uppercut from Swotter.
 It looks like Daton Williams has been cut.
Swotter makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Swotter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Swotter lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Williams.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Swotter.
Swotter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Swotter lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Swotter digs a right hand underneath Williams's ribcage. Williams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A right hook to the body lands for Swotter.
A nice right hand lands inside from Swotter.
A hook to the body from Swotter.
Swotter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swotter lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Swotter lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Swotter told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Swotter lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice body punch from Swotter.
Swotter lands with a short shot to the head.
 Williams is rocked!
Swotter lands a body shot.
Swotter stops a takedown attempt from Williams.
Swotter throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Swotter.
Swotter lands a hook that snaps the head of Williams backwards.
Oh Williams is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Swotter working aggressively here.
Swotter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Swotter throws a head punch that misses.
Swotter throws a punch but it's blocked by Williams.
Swotter swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Swotter tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Swotter misses with a punch on the inside.
Williams blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Swotter.
Nice body punch from Swotter - that landed with a thud.
Swotter has a couple of punches blocked by Williams.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
Swotter misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams blocking some punches.
Swotter misses with the head strike.
Williams seems to have got his legs back now.
Swotter lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Swotter lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Williams or not.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Swotter creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Swotter pushes Williams against the cage. Swotter is working some dirty boxing. Swotter pushes off with a quick right hook! Williams goes down! Williams tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Swotter moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Harry Swotter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Vaughan (ranked 3292 p4p, 24463 weight class) and Bosko Brown (ranked 366 p4p, 527 weight class). Bosko Brown will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Simon Vaughan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bosko Brown!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vaughan gets the takedown into side control.
Vaughan lands some shots froms side control.
Brown avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Vaughan.
Brown bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Brown tries to move into range but Vaughan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
 It looks like Bosko Brown has been cut.
Vaughan misses with a body kick.
Vaughan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Vaughan shoots for a double leg takedown but Brown sprawls well. He's pushed Vaughan's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vaughan closes the distance and pushes Brown back into the cage.
Vaughan gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Brown regains guard.
Vaughan prevents Brown from getting back to his feet.
Brown preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Brown wants to stand and escape but Vaughan is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Vaughan is controlling him.
Brown working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Vaughan.
Vaughan makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Vaughan won't allow Brown to get back to his feet.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Brown can do anything to dispel that myth.
Brown keeping full guard, as Vaughan tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Vaughan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Brown wants to stand up but Vaughan is controlling him.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Vaughan closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Vaughan lands in his opponent's guard.
Vaughan postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Brown covers up, he's hurt! Vaughan keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Vaughan and the ref steps in to end the fight! Vaughan can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Simon Vaughan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rudo Ryokale (ranked 2472 p4p, 24284 weight class) and Sandor CleaPain (ranked 154 p4p, 257 weight class). Sandor CleaPain will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rudo Ryokale!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Sandor CleaPain!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryokale misses with a body shot.
CleaPain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryokale looks to score with a jab to the body but CleaPain is just out of range.
CleaPain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses.
CleaPain with the counter takedown but Ryokale avoids it easily.
Ryokale misses with a wild body shot.
CleaPain changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ryokale throws a looping overhand right but CleaPain ducks down to avoid it.
CleaPain 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.
Ryokale moves into the clinch.
A short right from Ryokale on the inside.
CleaPain is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryokale gets through CleaPain's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Sandor CleaPain has been cut.
CleaPain blocks an elbow strike.
Ryokale tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Ryokale tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ryokale misses with the head strike.
Ryokale pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ryokale throws a looping overhand right but CleaPain ducks down to avoid it.
And CleaPain tries to counter it with a takedown but Ryokale pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Ryokale throws a jab but it's blocked by CleaPain.
Ryokale throws a nice outside leg kick.
Ryokale fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt CleaPain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ryokale fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Ryokale closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
CleaPain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ryokale throws a knee to the head but misses.
Ryokale misses with a punch on the inside.
CleaPain has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ryokale is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
CleaPain drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Ryokale gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Rudo Ryokale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor CleaPain.
This has been an exciting period of action!
CleaPain blocks a body shot from Ryokale.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ryokale lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by CleaPain.
Ryokale has a couple of punches blocked by CleaPain.
Ryokale throws a head punch that misses.
CleaPain prevents a body shot from Ryokale.
CleaPain lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
CleaPain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Ryokale wants to get back to full guard.
CleaPain content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Let's hope that CleaPain 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
CleaPain wants to free his trapped foot but Ryokale is holding on for dear life with his legs.
CleaPain prevents Ryokale from improving his position.
CleaPain tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ryokale knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Ryokale wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
Still in half guard, CleaPain seems content to control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
CleaPain is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Ryokale!
CleaPain sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Ryokale sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
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 Sandor CleaPain's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
CleaPain tries to move into range but Ryokale moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ryokale has CleaPain up against the cage in a clinch.
Ryokale lands a body punch in the clinch.
CleaPain blocking some punches.
Ryokale using the Thai plumb to throw knees but CleaPain has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Ryokale struggles to land a body shot inside as CleaPain controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Ryokale is defending well.
Ryokale throws a punch but it's blocked by CleaPain.
Ryokale tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and CleaPain avoids it.
Ryokale with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CleaPain goes for a takedown in the clinch but Ryokale prevents it.
Ryokale manages to break the clinch.
CleaPain avoids the head kick by Ryokale.
CleaPain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick from Ryokale misses
and CleaPain decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Ryokale's guard.
Ryokale seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
CleaPain looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Ryokale tries to strike from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain won't allow Ryokale to sweep him here.
CleaPain controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
CleaPain tries to free his leg and advance position but Ryokale is retaining full guard.
CleaPain avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ryokale tries to land a sweep but no joy.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard.
Ryokale wants to sweep but no luck.
CleaPain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
CleaPain looking to pass the guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
CleaPain is pushing down on Ryokale's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ryokale is fighting to maintain full guard but CleaPain has managed to sneak the leg through.
CleaPain content to control rather than advance.
Ryokale might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ryokale wants to improve his position but CleaPain is controlling well.
CleaPain seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
CleaPain seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Ryokale does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
CleaPain takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Ryokale is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that CleaPain can do to turn this around?
Ryokale has managed to clinch.
Rudo Ryokale has scored more points in the clinch so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale gets underhooks to prevent CleaPain's takedown attempt.
Rudo Ryokale has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sandor CleaPain.
Ryokale misses with a hook to the ribs.
CleaPain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Good body shot from Ryokale.
CleaPain is breathing heavily.
A right hook to the body lands for Ryokale.
Ryokale scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ryokale breaks from the clinch.
Ryokale throws a series of punches but CleaPain moves out of range.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
That kick from Ryokale tenderised CleaPain's leg. CleaPain is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ryokale tries a head kick but it misses.
CleaPain feints the counter takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rudo Ryokale dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sandor CleaPain's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Ryokale throws an uppercut from half a mile away. CleaPain sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ryokale connects with a single shot there.
A low kick from Ryokale misses
and CleaPain counters with a nice double leg into guard.
CleaPain pushes down on Ryokale's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Ryokale is looking for a sweep. CleaPain is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
CleaPain is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ryokale sees it coming and defends easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
CleaPain is taking a breather. Ryokale says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Ryokale gets full guard.
CleaPain content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
CleaPain postures up.
Ryokale working for a triangle but CleaPain defends it easily.
Ryokale is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
CleaPain controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
CleaPain trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Ryokale wants to sweep here but CleaPain controlling him for the moment.
Sandor CleaPain has got the better of the ground game so far.
CleaPain stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ryokale swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Ryokale 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.
CleaPain trying to control the position from guard on top but Ryokale is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Ryokale working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ryokale works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ryokale misses the jab.
Ryokale throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
CleaPain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Donk. Ryokale catches CleaPain right on the button with a cross.
That has opened up Sandor CleaPain's cut even more.
Ryokale is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by CleaPain.
CleaPain with the counter takedown but Ryokale avoids it easily.
Ryokale uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Ryokale misses with a low kick as CleaPain jumps back.
CleaPain feints the counter takedown.
Rudo Ryokale is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Ryokale misses the target.
Ryokale misses with a looping right.
CleaPain with the counter takedown but Ryokale avoids it easily.
Ryokale loads up on a big right hand but CleaPain slips the punch.
CleaPain tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Ryokale throws a series of punches but CleaPain avoids them all with ease.
CleaPain is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Ryokale connects with a right hand. CleaPain shakes it off.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ryokale fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rudo Ryokale showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Ryokale, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rudo Ryokale!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tyson Usyk (ranked 3664 p4p, 2419 weight class) and Kamari Daugherty (ranked 195 p4p, 151 weight class). Daugherty comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Loading kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tyson Usyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kamari Daugherty!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Usyk throws a right and a left that both miss.
Daugherty looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A combination from Usyk does no damage.
Usyk tries to clinch but Daugherty is having none of it.
Daugherty uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Daugherty lands a slapping body shot.
Daugherty throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Daugherty.
Usyk tries to counter by clinching up but Daugherty breaks away and moves out of range.
Usyk misses with a combination
and Daugherty counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Tyson Usyk has been cut.
Usyk tries to clinch but Daugherty is having none of it.
Daugherty throws an overhand right that lands on Usyk's shoulder, as Usyk tries to avoid the shot.
Usyk wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Daugherty misses with a straight right.
Daugherty jabs at Usyk's body.
A big left from Daugherty misses.
Daugherty scores with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Usyk blocks a jab.
Daugherty loads up on a big right hand but Usyk slips the punch.
Usyk throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Daugherty sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daugherty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Usyk tries to close the distance and clinch up but Daugherty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Usyk tries to clinch up.
Usyk tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Daugherty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Good standup being displayed there by Daugherty as he connects with a hook.
Daugherty lands a jab.
Usyk moves in looking to clinch but Daugherty pushes him off.
Daugherty sends Usyk crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Daugherty is motioning to the referee to let Usyk up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Usyk is rocked!
Usyk is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Daugherty dances in with a quick combination. Usyk is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Daugherty snaps Usyk's head back. Usyk stumbles backwards against the cage. Daugherty steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Usyk's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Usyk just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kamari Daugherty!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Hunter (ranked 2544 p4p, 2910 weight class) and Hiyness Da Prince (ranked 331 p4p, 363 weight class). Chad Hunter has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chad Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hiyness Da Prince!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter looks to score with a jab to the body but Da Prince is just out of range.
Hunter definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hunter takes one to the chin there.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Da Prince looks to land a left hand but Hunter moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Da Prince misses its intended target.
Hunter wants to clinch.
Da Prince takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Da Prince throws a body punch but Hunter moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Prince throws a big shot that misses.
Hunter misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Da Prince was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Hunter misses with a straight left.
Hunter lands a nice shot to the body.
Hunter looks to throw the jab but Da Prince is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter cracks Da Prince with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Da Prince.
Da Prince unleashes a big counter combination but Hunter bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Da Prince uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Da Prince let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Hunter walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
Hunter ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Chad Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hunter closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hiyness Da Prince is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Da Prince cracks a nice hook into Hunter's ribs.
Hunter takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Hunter ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Da Prince swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hunter.
A jab lands there for Da Prince.
Hunter walks into a straight right hand from Da Prince.
Da Prince takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hunter digs a good body shot into Da Prince's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Da Prince lands with a cross.
Hunter connects with a single shot there.
Da Prince takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hunter scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Da Prince misses with a series of wild punches.
Da Prince keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Da Prince ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Da Prince missing with a left hand there. Hunter was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Da Prince.
Da Prince tries to move into range but Hunter moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hunter throws a chopping leg kick but Da Prince manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Da Prince appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Da Prince misses with a looping left.
Da Prince ducks under a wild hook from Hunter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Da Prince throws a hook to the side of Hunter's head but Hunter sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Da Prince gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Da Prince takes a swing at Hunter's ribcage but misses.
Hunter throws out a loose jab but Da Prince uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hunter tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Da Prince was well out of range. Poor timing from Hunter.
A countering left hand to the body from Da Prince misses.
Hunter is looking to slow Da Prince down with leg kicks.
Hunter on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Da Prince slips under a jab.
Hunter is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Da Prince like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Da Prince from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chad Hunter!
Chad Hunter bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miketh The Bike (ranked 2318 p4p, 5325 weight class) and Davis Frye (ranked 305 p4p, 511 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Miketh The Bike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Davis Frye!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frye changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for The Bike, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The Bike blocks the body kick.
The Bike appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The Bike takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Frye throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Frye throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Frye throws a quick inside leg kick.
The Bike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Frye stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
The Bike missing with a left hand there. Frye was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As The Bike backs off Frye throws a huge counter combo but The Bike manages to avoid it all.
Frye slips under a jab from The Bike.
A big right from The Bike misses.
The Bike swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Decent striking displayed by Frye there.
Frye clobbers The Bike with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Frye takes a jab right on the kisser.
Frye gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frye slips a jab from The Bike.
The Bike jabs at Frye's body.
Frye takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Frye misses with a looping right.
The fighters circle momentarily. The Bike darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Bike avoids a kick to the body.
Frye misses with a double jab.
Frye tries to bum rush The Bike with a series of wild strikes but The Bike uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The Bike slips a jab and a cross from Frye.
The Bike throws a hook to the side of Frye's head but Frye sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The Bike definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
The Bike uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Frye has time to react.
The Bike looks to land a combination but Frye avoids it well.
Frye is looking for the big counter here.
Jab from The Bike.
The Bike looks to score with a jab to the body but Frye is just out of range.
Frye lands with a kick to the ribs.
The Bike throws a jab but it's blocked by Frye.
Frye moves out of range as The Bike strikes.
The Bike throws a right and a left that both miss.
The Bike on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frye blocks a jab.
Frye throws a big counter head kick but The Bike avoids it with no problem.
Frye lands a nice looking body kick.
A jab from The Bike does it's job there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frye takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Frye throws a push kick but The Bike slaps the foot to one side.
A nice leg kick from Frye, right into the meat of the thigh.
The Bike dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Frye misses with a hook. The Bike ducked under it nicely.
The Bike was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The Bike throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
The Bike takes a kick to the side of the head.
Frye throws a sloppy head kick and The Bike moves out of range easily.
The Bike was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The Bike keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Frye lands with a thumping leg kick.
Miketh The Bike seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Bike scores with a body shot.
Frye moves away from the strike by The Bike.
The Bike backing away here, and Frye unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Frye tries to land a front kick but The Bike steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The Bike lands with a nice body punch.
The Bike misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Frye keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from The Bike.
The Bike lands a nice shot that snaps Frye's head back.
The Bike takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frye takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
The Bike throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Frye to counter with a crisp jab.
Frye lands with a nice body punch.
Frye avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Despite the aggression on Frye's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The Bike misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
The Bike swings for the body but Frye moves out of range.
The Bike walks into a jab.
Frye misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Frye has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Frye pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
The Bike is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Frye lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frye ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Frye.
We've been informed that Frye has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The Bike swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Frye counter with a right hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Frye goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Frye misses with a body kick.
Frye moves away from the strike by The Bike.
The Bike throws a body shot but no joy.
Frye feints a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Bike scores with a jab. Frye acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Frye slips a jab and a cross from The Bike.
The Bike jabs at Frye's body.
Frye scores with a body shot.
The Bike just misses with a punch to the body.
The Bike throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Frye sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The Bike avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The Bike misses with a hook.
Frye throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The Bike throws a hook but Frye avoids it easily.
Frye looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The Bike throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Frye shapes to counter with a head kick.
The Bike takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
The Bike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
The Bike throws a looping overhand right but Frye ducks down to avoid it.
The Bike misses with a body punch
and Frye counters with a slapping leg kick.
The Bike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Frye was well out of range. Poor timing from The Bike.
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 Miketh The Bike 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.
Frye throws the kick towards the body but The Bike avoids it.
Frye misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from The Bike.
Frye takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Davis Frye is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The Bike checks a low kick from Frye.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Frye.
The Bike smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
The Bike is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body kick from Frye.
The Bike catches Frye with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Frye throws a combination that misses
and The Bike connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Frye lands a body shot.
Frye lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The Bike takes a swing at Frye's ribcage but misses.
Frye steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Miketh The Bike is winning the standup battle so far.
The Bike fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Frye looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Frye is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down The Bike rather than just go for the knockout.
The Bike avoids the head kick by Frye.
The Bike feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Frye sprawling to the canvas! Frye rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can The Bike finish him?!
 Frye is rocked!
The Bike scores with a body shot.
Frye is still on wobbly legs! Can The Bike finish him?
Frye is breathing heavily.
A shot to the liver by Frye. Beautiful body shot.
Frye tries to get into range but The Bike steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Frye! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! The Bike scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Miketh The Bike!
An out of breath Miketh The Bike 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mike Mferi (ranked 1526 p4p, 24536 weight class) and Derrick Smith (ranked 181 p4p, 566 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Mike Mferi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Smith!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Smith fails with the takedown.
Smith is looking to clinch but Mferi is avoiding it.
Mferi wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Smith tries to clinch up but Mferi circles away and keeps his distance.
Mferi swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Mferi keeps the fight on the outside.
A left lands for Mferi.
Mferi swats away the attempt to clinch by Smith.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Smith.
Smith throws a leg kick
letting Mferi counter with a right hand.
Mferi 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.
Smith tries to clinch there but Mferi circles away.
Mferi lands a big right hand that sends Smith crashing to the mat! Mferi stays standing though and waves Smith back to his feet!
Smith is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Smith limp body while Mferi jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mike Mferi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Charles Smith (ranked 1779 p4p, 2643 weight class) and Emmanuel Thompson (ranked 184 p4p, 256 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Emmanuel Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Thompson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Smith scores with a nice right hand.
A big right from Smith misses.
Thompson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A counter left hand to the body from Smith misses its target.
A jab from Smith misses.
Smith is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Thompson is rocked!
It looks like Emmanuel Thompson has been cut.
Smith connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Thompson out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Charles Smith!
A relieved looking Charles Smith 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jim Calloway (ranked 1185 p4p, 1762 weight class) and Martin Jonsson (ranked 165 p4p, 247 weight class). Jim Calloway 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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Calloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jonsson misses the shot to the body.
Jonsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Calloway.
No joy there for Jonsson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A cross from Calloway lands.
Jonsson avoids the body shot from Calloway.
Jonsson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheers as Jonsson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Calloway doesn't seem phased though.
It looks like Jim Calloway has been cut.
Jonsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Calloway manages to avoid it.
Jonsson scores with a jab to the body.
Calloway moves into the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Calloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jonsson breaks from the clinch.
Jonsson lands a right hook to the body.
Calloway closes the distance and clinches.
Jonsson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Calloway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Calloway working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Calloway struggles to land a body shot inside as Jonsson controls his hands.
Calloway blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway lands a right hand that snaps the head of Jonsson backwards.
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jonsson works on Calloway's body with a couple of short punches.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Jonsson controls the action.
Calloway is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jonsson is defending well.
Calloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jonsson scores with a shoulder strike.
A bit of stalling here from Jonsson.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Jonsson trying to control the position but instead, Calloway has worked for underhooks and has pushed Jonsson into the cage.
Calloway misses with some punches.
Jonsson breaks the clinch.
Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jonsson ducks right into an uppercut from Calloway.
Calloway connects with a body shot.
Jonsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Calloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway misses with a hook.
Calloway darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
It looks like Martin Jonsson has been cut.
Calloway tries to land a leg kick but Jonsson saw it coming and moves away.
Jonsson sizes up Calloway with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
A jab lands there for Jonsson.
Calloway tries to clinch up.
Calloway thuds a left hand into Jonsson's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Calloway.
Martin Jonsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Calloway fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jonsson rushes Calloway with punches - Calloway moves straight backwards instead of circling and gets clipped by the second strike... and the third... and the fourth! Oh, Calloway goes down! Jonsson follows up with more strikes and the ref steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Martin Jonsson!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Soda Popinski (ranked 355 p4p, 1486 weight class) and Billy Goat Jones (ranked 50 p4p, 211 weight class). Soda Popinski could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Billy Goat Jones's chin.
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27
223
5 - 1 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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BJJ Purple Belt
Good elbows
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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 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Soda Popinski!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Billy Goat Jones!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to land a front kick but Popinski steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Popinski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones misses with a low kick.
It looked like Popinski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Popinski looks to land a right hand but Jones moved out of range.
Popinski slips under a jab from Jones.
Jones stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jones dives in and grabs Popinski's left leg, looking for a takedown. Popinski pushes down on Jones's head and hops out.
Popinski avoids a kick to the body.
Jones shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Popinski napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Popinski wants to control but Jones postures up.
The strikes coming from Jones are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Jones misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Jones tries for a kimura but Popinski is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and Popinski works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Popinski is concentrating on defense, preventing Jones from advancing position.
Popinski keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Popinski tries to get to full guard but Jones has control of the leg.
Jones wants to work for an arm triangle but Popinski is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Popinski to regain full guard.
Jones has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two 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.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Popinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jones stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Popinski swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Popinski wants to sweep here but Jones controlling him for the moment.
Jones is looking to work some ground and pound but Popinski has wrist control.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Popinski manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jones manages to get himself to full guard.
Popinski postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Popinski preventing the sweep.
Jones controls Popinski momentarily but Popinski frees himself.
Jones looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones looking for a sweep. Not yet Jones, not yet.
Jones working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Popinski has passed into half guard!
Popinski wants to stand up but Jones is controlling the position.
Popinski content to control rather than advance.
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.
Popinski has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Popinski trying to pass the guard but Jones defending well.
Jones looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Popinski is taking a breather. Jones says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Popinski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Joness jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Popinski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jones.
Popinski circles away from the clinch attempt.
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 Soda Popinski will probably get the nod.
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.
Popinski checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Popinski sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Popinski.
Jones darts in trying to clinch
and Popinski counters with a straight right hand.
Jones tries to clinch but Popinski moves away
letting Popinski counter with a right hand.
Jones tries a low kick but Popinski avoids it.
Popinski throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Popinski.
Popinski scores with a hook to the body. Jones takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones staying out of range there.
Jones shoots in but no luck this time.
Popinski lands a big right hand that sends Jones crashing to the mat! Popinski stays standing though and waves Jones back to his feet!
Jones is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Popinski walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Jones drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Popinski swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Jones's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Soda Popinski!
Soda Popinski retains his light heavyweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Soda Popinski thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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RATING
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