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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Caleb Jones (ranked 3382 p4p, 23787 weight class) and John James (ranked 318 p4p, 428 weight class). John James has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 18 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John James!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Hugh Johnson and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones lands a slapping body shot.
James walks into a left hand.
James is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones connects with a good right hand that stumbles James. James circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but James was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Jones jumps into guard, dragging James to the mat.
James lying in Jones's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Jones decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! James taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Caleb Jones!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Wallaby (ranked 3663 p4p, 2797 weight class) and Kendo Yakuza (ranked 387 p4p, 315 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Kendo Yakuza was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ryan Wallaby!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kendo Yakuza!
The judges for this bout are John Mangel, Damien Edna and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Yakuza is predictable there
and Wallaby holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Wallaby manages to pull guard.
Wallaby looking for a sweep. Not yet Wallaby, not yet.
Yakuza is looking to work some ground and pound but Wallaby has wrist control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Yakuza's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
 It looks like Ryan Wallaby has been cut.
Yakuza scoring with punches to the head and body.
Wallaby 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.
Yakuza got a little sloppy there for a moment and Wallaby has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Yakuza has managed to get both his arms back between Wallaby's legs - danger averted.
Yakuza connects with a couple of short punches.
Yakuza stands up over Wallaby, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Ryan Wallaby's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Wallaby's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Kendo Yakuza!
Kendo Yakuza seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Rivers (ranked 1520 p4p, 2229 weight class) and Edward Sleon (ranked 226 p4p, 316 weight class). Rivers comes to the cage accompanied by Gojira - Sphinx. Sleon has chosen Shabba Madda Pot - Dexta Daps as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sean Rivers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of London, Edward Sleon!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Damien Edna and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rivers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sleon was well out of range. Poor timing from Rivers.
Sleon throws a lazy right hand but Rivers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon keeps Rivers at a distance using the push kick.
Rivers gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sleon throws a head kick but Rivers moves out of range.
Sleon with a nice cross.
Edward Sleon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rivers throws a nice looking combination but Sleon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sleon pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Sleon shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Rivers defends it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers throws a leg kick
and Sleon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Sean Rivers has been cut.
Rivers punishes Sleon's body with a nice straight punch.
Sleon throws a shot to the body.
Sleon throws a nice head kick!
Sleon misses with a left hand
and Rivers counters with a nice body shot.
Sleon swings widly with a right hand
and Rivers counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Sleon cracks Rivers with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Sleon has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Rivers steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sleon.
Rivers swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Sleon throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rivers's waist but Rivers gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sleon off to one side.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rivers displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sleon throws out the jab.
Sleon just misses with a punch to the body.
As Sleon backs away, Rivers returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sleon looks to land a left hand but Rivers moved out of range nicely.
Rivers scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
 It looks like Edward Sleon has been cut.
Sleon throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Sleon checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Sleon will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
As Sleon looks to move away, Rivers throws a big counter combo but Sleon just gets out of the way.
Sean Rivers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Edward Sleon.
Rivers scores with a kick to the midsection.
Rivers lands a nice looking body shot.
Rivers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sleon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Sean Rivers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Sleon misses with the combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Rivers misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Rivers misses.
Rivers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sleon tries a head kick but it misses.
Sleon throws a half hearted mid kick.
Sleon looks to throw the jab but Rivers is out of range.
Rivers throwing a counter right hand but Sleon manages to avoid it.
Sleon lands a glancing blow to the side of Rivers's head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sleon. Rivers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sleon fails with the takedown
and Rivers counters with a straight right hand.
Sleon misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Sleon fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Sleon.
Rivers is looking to wear down Sleon with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sleon throws a body shot but no joy.
Rivers avoids the head kick by Sleon.
Sleon misses with a jab to the body
enabling Rivers to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Sleon misses.
Sleon fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rivers has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sleon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sleon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rivers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sleon.
Rivers feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Rivers throws a good cross that connects.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Edward Sleon will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Sleon throws a jab but it's blocked by Rivers.
A little feinted left hand from Rivers on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Sleon moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Rivers checks a leg kick.
Jab, jab by Sleon - just one landing.
Sleon throws a nice outside leg kick.
Sleon shoots in but Rivers avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Sleon throws the left hand but Rivers avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sleon swings for the body but Rivers moves out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Rivers might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
A good leg kick by Rivers.
Rivers scores with a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Rivers.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rivers misses with a straight right.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Rivers lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Sleon has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Sleon and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sleon throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Rivers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rivers throws a low kick but it's checked well by Sleon.
Sleon feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Riverss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Rivers's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sleon under the eye.
 Sleon is rocked!
Rivers darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Sleon's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Rivers before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sean Rivers!
After winning the bout, Sean Rivers thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Edward Sleon had this to say: 'Thank you to my opponent and all the fans, my coaches and sponsors.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brayden Abner (ranked 1359 p4p, 2643 weight class) and Nestor Makhno (ranked 165 p4p, 304 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brayden Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nestor Makhno!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, John Mangel and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Makhno.
Makhno scores with a nice head shot.
Nestor Makhno seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makhno misses with an uppercut. Abner saw that one coming.
Makhno walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Abner checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Abner misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Makhno there.
A jab from Makhno misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Makhno.
Abner takes one on the button.
Abner misses with a wild combination.
Makhno connects with a jab.
Abner throws a nice outside leg kick.
Makhno scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
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!
Makhno trying to control the action but Abner is working from the bottom.
Abner has one foot on Makhno's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makhno throws a big shot that misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makhno. Abner does a little dance to reset his feet.
Makhno throws a quick inside leg kick.
Makhno lands with a nice body punch.
Makhno throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Abner looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A combination from Makhno does no damage.
Abner steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Abner is looking to counter the offense by Makhno and move into the clinch.
Nice body punch from Makhno.
A big left from Makhno misses.
Makhno moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Makhno throws a lazy right hand but Abner sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The fighters circling - Makhno throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Makhno scores with a nice head shot.
Makhno keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makhno misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Makhno loads up on a big right hand but Abner slips the punch.
Abner fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Makhno is out of range.
Makhno getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Makhno connects with a crisp jab.
Abner waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Makhno.
Makhno throws a half hearted mid kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Abner misses the target.
Abner uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Makhno.
Makhno lands with an overhand left.
Makhno misses with a straight left.
Brayden Abner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Makhno throws a low kick but it's checked well by Abner.
Makhno's corner calls for a 1-2. Makhno obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Abner throws a big shot that misses.
Makhno scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Abner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
It looked like Abner was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Makhno misses with a wild combination.
Abner half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makhno missing with a left hand there. Abner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Abner on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Makhno ducks under a wild hook from Abner.
Abner throws a hook to the side of Makhno's head but Makhno sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Makhno appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Abner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makhno was well out of range. Poor timing from Abner.
Makhno scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makhno moves away.
Makhno is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Abner with a body shot.
Makhno takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Makhno throws an overhand right that lands on Abner's shoulder, as Abner tries to avoid the shot.
Abner needs to keep his hands up - Makhno had a free shot at his head there.
Makhno misses with a combination
and Abner counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab by Abner.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makhno is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Abner.
It looked like Abner wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Makhno is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Abner had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makhno misses with a hook.
Abner takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Abner connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Makhno blocks a head kick by Abner.
Makhno looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Abner scores with a body shot.
Makhno misses with a hook to the body
and Abner makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Abner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A nice leg kick from Abner, right into the meat of the thigh.
Makhno throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Abner's head.
Makhno swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Abner counter with a right hand.
Makhno is rocked!
Makhno misses with a straight right.
Makhno is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makhno misses with a left hand
and Abner counters with a nice body kick.
Makhno looks winded!
Abner flashes Makhno a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Makhno's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Makhno crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Abner punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brayden Abner!
During a confident post fight interview, Brayden Abner thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gatimu Wanjiku (ranked 1964 p4p, 1848 weight class) and Pykky Kalla (ranked 275 p4p, 259 weight class). Pykky Kalla 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gatimu Wanjiku!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pykky Kalla!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalla lands the left hand.
Wanjiku takes a swing at Kalla's ribcage but misses.
Kalla feints the counter takedown.
Kalla ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kalla fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wanjiku manages to avoid it.
Kalla closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kalla scores with a body shot.
Kalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Wanjiku but Wanjiku pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kalla throws out a loose jab but Wanjiku uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wanjiku sizes up Kalla with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Kalla punishes Wanjiku's body with a nice straight punch.
Wanjiku throws a sloppy head kick and Kalla moves out of range easily.
Kalla gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Wanjiku.
Kalla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jab, jab by Wanjiku - just one landing.
Kalla has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Kalla defending well as Wanjiku loads up on a big left hand.
Kalla throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wanjiku waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalla.
Wanjiku throws a looping overhand right but Kalla ducks down to avoid it.
Nice takedown defense from Wanjiku. No joy for Kalla on that attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalla feints and as Wanjiku raises his hands in defense, Kalla changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Kalla postures up in Wanjiku's guard and throws a big left but Wanjiku blocks it.
Kalla throws a big elbow that misses.
Kalla trying to control but Wanjiku is working from the bottom.
Wanjiku is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Wanjiku throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalla.
Kalla effectively controlling the action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku lands a shoulder strike.
Kalla tries to stall but Wanjiku uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Kalla effectively controlling the action here.
Wanjiku lands a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wanjiku misses with the head strike.
Kalla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Wanjiku.
Kalla breaks from the clinch.
Kalla throws a body shot but no joy.
Kalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wanjiku.
Wanjiku lands a right hook to the body.
Wanjiku misses with an uppercut.
Gatimu Wanjiku is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wanjiku fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalla manages to avoid it.
Kalla drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Wanjiku defends it well.
Kalla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Wanjiku gets caught flat footed, as Kalla shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wanjiku wriggles free and stands up.
Kalla is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wanjiku rather than just go for the knockout.
Kalla lands the left hand.
Wanjiku ducks under a wild hook from Kalla.
Gatimu Wanjiku seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wanjiku 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.
Wanjiku throws a looping overhand right but Kalla ducks down to avoid it.
Kalla looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've been told by Wanjiku's head coaches at Gumburcules Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gatimu Wanjiku has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pykky Kalla.
Kalla takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kalla swings for the body but Wanjiku moves out of range.
Wanjiku on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Wanjiku avoids the body shot from Kalla.
Wanjiku uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kalla has time to react.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wanjiku, as that shot connected.
Kalla throws a leg kick but Wanjiku moved away.
A jab from Wanjiku misses.
Kalla changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Wanjiku takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Some bone on bone action there as Wanjiku checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wanjiku. Kalla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wanjiku throws a leg kick but Kalla moved away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wanjiku lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Wanjiku lands.
Kalla fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kalla connects with a single shot there.
Kalla uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Kalla slips a jab from Wanjiku.
Kalla punishes Wanjiku's body with a nice straight punch.
Kalla takes one to the side of the head.
Wanjiku is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice shot lands for Wanjiku.
Kalla just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalla changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wanjiku tries to avoid it but Kalla manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wanjiku to the ground. Wanjiku escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A slow jab from Kalla misses its intended target.
Kalla shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A slapping body kick lands there for Wanjiku.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Kalla.
Kalla moves out of range of the strikes.
Kalla takes a kick to the side of the head.
Kalla is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gatimu Wanjiku dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kalla misses with a body shot.
Kalla is still on wobbly legs! Can Wanjiku finish him?
It looks like Pykky Kalla has been cut.
Gatimu Wanjiku is winning the standup battle so far.
Kalla bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Wanjiku comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Kalla falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Kalla was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gatimu Wanjiku!
Our winner, Gatimu Wanjiku, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Will Hopper (ranked 980 p4p, 3378 weight class) and Tobi Bensol (ranked 132 p4p, 405 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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203
2 - 0 - 0 |
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World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tobi Bensol!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hopper moves forwards but Bensol connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tobi Bensol seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bensol looks to throw the jab but Hopper is out of range.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bensol misses with a looping left.
Hopper slips a straight right by Bensol.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and Bensol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bensol misses with a hook. Hopper ducked under it nicely.
Hopper appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bensol with a nice cross.
Bensol lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Will Hopper has been cut.
Hopper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bensol throws out the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Bensol misses the target.
Bensol misses with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bensol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
A left lands for Hopper.
Hopper misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hopper pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bensol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Bensol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hopper.
Bensol misses with a lunging right hand
and Hopper counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Bensol connects with a body shot that sends Hopper's belly button to the back.
Hopper slips a jab from Bensol.
An attempted straight right counter from Hopper misses the target.
Hopper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bensol throws out the jab.
Hopper takes one on the button.
A big right from Bensol misses.
Bensol takes a swing at Hopper's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Bensol takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Hopper looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
It looked like Hopper wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bensol misses the jab.
Bensol scores with a jab.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol looks to land a left hand but Hopper moved out of range nicely.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bensol throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A counter left hand to the body from Hopper misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bensol.
A little feinted left hand from Hopper on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bensol throws a big shot that misses.
Bensol lands a body shot.
Hopper is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The fighters circling - Bensol throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hopper was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Hopper is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Hopper throws a jab when Bensol was well out of range.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensol.
A cross from Bensol lands.
Bensol misses with a straight right.
Hopper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bensol.
Hopper just misses with a punch to the body.
Bensol misses with a wild body shot.
Bensol missing with a left hand there. Hopper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bensol misses with a looping right.
Bensol misses the jab.
Hopper drops his hands momentarily and Bensol takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hopper takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Hopper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
It looks like Tobi Bensol has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bensol swings widly with a right hand
and Hopper counters with a nice uppercut.
Hopper misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bensol scores with a jab. Hopper acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bensol lunges at Hopper with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Hopper's hand.
Hopper throws a hook but Bensol blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tobi Bensol dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The crowd cheers as Bensol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Hopper doesn't seem phased though.
A jab from Bensol misses.
Hopper keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bensol misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hopper.
Bensol jabs Hopper to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Bensol throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bensol clobbers Hopper with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bensol misses with a shot to the body
and Bensol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bensol throws a jab when Hopper was well out of range.
Bensol is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hopper.
Hopper misses with a looping left.
Bensol ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hopper moves away.
Hopper throwing a counter right hand but Bensol manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bensol throws a poor cross that misses
and Hopper connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bensol throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hopper counter with a right hand.
Oooooh!!! Hopper has knocked Bensol down with a huge combo! Hopper steps away and waves a wobbly Bensol back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Bensol is rocked!
Tobi Bensol seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bensol throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bensol is still on wobbly legs! Can Hopper finish him?
Bensol misses with a jab to the body
and Hopper counters with a right hand from hell and Bensol is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Will Hopper!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lazaros Constantinou (ranked 1351 p4p, 1634 weight class) and Malcolm Farquharson (ranked 195 p4p, 235 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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26
209
10 - 7 - 0 |
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26
218
8 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class MT
Insanely flexible |
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Olympic wrestler
Excellent MT
Granite chin |
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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 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lazaros Constantinou!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcolm Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Constantinou takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
We've been told by Constantinou's head coaches at Tokyo All-Stars that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Farquharson lands the left hand.
Constantinou avoids the body shot from Farquharson.
Constantinou loads up on a big right hand but Farquharson slips the punch.
Farquharson moves out of range as Constantinou throws a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Farquharson thuds a left hand into Constantinou's body.
Constantinou throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson lands with a hook. Constantinou tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Farquharson darts in looking for a takedown but Constantinou gets double underhooks and turns Farquharson into the cage.
Farquharson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Constantinou is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Farquharson. That snapped Constantinou's head back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Farquharson scores with a punch to the head.
Constantinou looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Farquharson lands a body shot.
Farquharson connects with a jab.
Constantinou pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Farquharson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Constantinou swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Farquharson counters with a nice uppercut.
Farquharson jabs at Constantinou's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Constantinou throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Farquharson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Farquharson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Farquharson cracks Constantinou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Constantinou avoids it really well and circles away.
Constantinou half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses the jab.
Farquharson cracks Constantinou with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Farquharson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Constantinou throws a quick counter head kick but Farquharson was just out of range.
A head kick from Constantinou lands but Farquharson takes it in his stride.
It looks like Malcolm Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson looks to score with a jab to the body but Constantinou is just out of range.
Farquharson misses with a wild body shot.
Farquharson fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lazaros Constantinou has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Malcolm Farquharson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson misses with a lunging right hand
and Constantinou counters with a crisp right hand that drops Farquharson! Constantinou lets Farquharson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
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!
Constantinou lands a big uppercut and Farquharson crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Farquharson looks OK. Constantinou waves Farquharson back to his feet!
Farquharson is rocked!
Farquharson swings for the body but Constantinou moves out of range.
A jab from Farquharson does it's job there.
Farquharson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Farquharson dives in and scores a takedown into Constantinou's guard.
Farquharson landing with the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Farquharson wants to control from the top but Constantinou keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Malcolm Farquharson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Farquharson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Farquharson lands a glancing blow to the side of Constantinou's head.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Constantinou circles away easily
and Constantinou counters with a nice uppercut.
Some bone on bone action there as Farquharson checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Constantinou misses with a kick to the body
letting Farquharson counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson avoids the head kick by Constantinou.
Farquharson lands a glancing blow to the side of Constantinou's head.
Constantinou tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Farquharson was well out of range. Poor timing from Constantinou.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson cracks a nice hook into Constantinou's ribs.
Constantinou walks into a straight right hand from Farquharson.
Lazaros Constantinou is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Farquharson. Constantinou does a little dance to reset his feet.
Constantinou throws a jab when Farquharson was well out of range.
Constantinou swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Farquharson throws out a counter right but Constantinou avoids it with no problem.
Farquharson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Constantinou throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Constantinou takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Farquharson scores with a jab.
Constantinou throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farquharson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Farquharson tries for a takedown but Constantinou circles away easily
and Constantinou counters with a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farquharson misses the body punch
and Farquharson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Constantinou takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Constantinou gets caught napping as Farquharson dives in and scores a takedown. Constantinou manages to retain guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson passes into half guard.
Farquharson is trying a forearm choke
I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Constantinou wants to get back to full guard.
Farquharson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Constantinou tries to roll over but Farquharson keeps him under control.
Farquharson lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but Constantinou defending well.
Farquharson throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Constantinou to regain full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Constantinou working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Farquharson.
Farquharson throws a strike but Constantinou rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Farquharson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Constantinou defends it easily.
Farquharson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Farquharson wants to sweep here but Constantinou controlling him for the moment.
Farquharson is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malcolm Farquharson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Malcolm Farquharson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Farquharson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Farquharson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Constantinou throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Farquharson counters with a single leg into guard. Constantinou didn't expect that.
Farquharson lands a couple of elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farquharson with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Farquharson wants to pass the guard but Constantinou is keeping the position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Farquharson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farquharson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Farquharson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Constantinou avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Farquharson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Farquharson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Farquharson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Farquharson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Farquharson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Farquharson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Lazaros Constantinou has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Farquharson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Constantinou wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Farquharson wants to control but Constantinou is keeping him busy.
Farquharson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Constantinou throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a stiff right hand.
Constantinou looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Constantinou walks into a left hand.
Farquharson blocks the body kick.
Farquharson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Farquharson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Constantinou misses.
Donk. Farquharson catches Constantinou right on the button with a cross.
Farquharson digs a good body shot into Constantinou's ribs.
Constantinou throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Constantinou lands a nice leg kick that just misses Farquharson's sensitive parts.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Constantinou keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A counter left hand to the body from Constantinou misses its target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Constantinou takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Malcolm Farquharson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Malcolm Farquharson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Farquharson cracks Constantinou with an open hand slap.
And that's the end of the fight!
Malcolm Farquharson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Farquharson 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 Francis DeMontford scores the fight 27:30
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:30
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Malcolm Farquharson!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mateo Hernandez (ranked 1006 p4p, 652 weight class) and Mackin Hooez (ranked 106 p4p, 70 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
145
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148
7 - 3 - 0 |
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mateo Hernandez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mackin Hooez!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Damien Edna and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez misses with a body shot.
Hooez with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez just misses with a punch to the body.
Mateo Hernandez seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hernandez misses the jab.
Hooez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hernandez stuffs the takedown.
Hooez shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Hooez not doing much here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez wants to pass the guard but Hernandez is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hooez is looking to take a break and control but Hernandez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Hooez keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Hooez stalling away here and it's allowed Hernandez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hooez passes into half guard.
Hooez seems to be looking for submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Hooez content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernandez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Hernandez wants to get back to full guard.
Hooez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernandez sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooez slows the pace down in half guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Hooez wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hernandez throws a hook to the side of Hooez's head but Hooez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hooez avoids the body shot from Hernandez.
Hooez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hooez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hooez with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hernandez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernandez wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernandez misses with an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
Hernandez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hooez slips a jab from Hernandez.
Mateo Hernandez is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hooez fails to land the takedown.
Mateo Hernandez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mackin Hooez.
Hooez closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hernandez circles away.
Hernandez swings for the body but Hooez moves out of range.
Hernandez misses with a jab to the body
and Hooez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hernandez gets full guard.
Hernandez is pulling down on Hooez's head to control his posture.
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 Mateo Hernandez will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hernandez works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Hooez shoots in but no luck this time.
Hernandez swings away with a body shot that misses
and Hooez counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Hooez.
Hernandez looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernandez, not yet.
Hernandez keeping full guard, as Hooez tries to pass.
Mackin Hooez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hooez trying to control the position from guard on top but Hernandez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez is pushing down on Hernandez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Hernandez is fighting to maintain full guard but Hooez has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to improve his position but Hooez is controlling well.
Hernandez is not content to let Hooez control the position.
Hooez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hernandez has managed to free his arm - good work.
Hooez trying to pass the guard but Hernandez defending well.
Hooez is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
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.
Hernandez prevents Hooez from taking his back.
Hooez goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Hernandez turns into him and now he's in Hooez's guard.
Hernandez is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooez managing to control the position.
Hernandez showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Hooez looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernandez passes into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mateo Hernandez 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. And we move into the final round!
Hooez drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Hooez wants to control but Hernandez is keeping him busy.
Hooez tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Hooez has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hooez trying to control the action but Hernandez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernandez regains half guard there - taking advantage of Hooez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Hooez is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Hernandez reverses the position - he's now on top in Hooez's guard.
Hooez looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Mackin Hooez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hernandez wants to control from the top but Hooez keeps moving.
Hooez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hernandez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hernandez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hernandez trying to control but Hooez is working from the bottom.
Hooez trying to keep a closed guard but Hernandez is proving a slippery customer.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hooez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Hernandez controls the pace.
Hooez keeping moving, preventing Hernandez from controlling successfully.
Hooez keeping full guard, as Hernandez tries to pass.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Hernandez is looking to wear down Hooez with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
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.
Hernandez throws a series of punches but Hooez avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hernandez. Hooez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hooez with the counter takedown but Hernandez avoids it easily.
Hooez shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Hernandez's guard.
Hooez looking to pass the guard.
Hernandez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hooez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernandez is keeping the position for now.
Mateo Hernandez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hooez is looking to advance position but Hernandez has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Mackin Hooez.
I think Hernandez 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 28:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:27
Judge Hugh Johnson scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Mateo Hernandez!
Mateo Hernandez tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fabian Bohn (ranked 665 p4p, 670 weight class) and Balogh Szabolcs (ranked 86 p4p, 87 weight class). Bohn comes to the cage accompanied by Brennan Heart - One Blade (Noisecontrollers RMX). 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 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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fabian Bohn!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Balogh Szabolcs!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Darius Henderson and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Szabolcs scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Fabian Bohn has been cut.
Bohn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Szabolcs.
Balogh Szabolcs seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bohn walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Szabolcs steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bohn.
A countering left hand to the body from Szabolcs misses.
Szabolcs missing with a left hand there. Bohn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Szabolcs misses with a kick to the body
and Bohn makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Szabolcs throws a shot from downtown. Bohn moves away and avoids it.
Bohn looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
letting Bohn counter with a right hand.
It looks like Balogh Szabolcs has been cut.
A solid body kick from Szabolcs.
Szabolcs throws a half hearted mid kick.
Bohn is looking to counter the offense by Szabolcs and move into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szabolcs gets tackled into the cage by Bohn. Bohn maintains the clinch.
Bohn slows down the pace here.
Bohn is working Szabolcs over against the cage.
Szabolcs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bohn counters with a nice uppercut.
Bohn cracks Szabolcs with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Bohn takes one to the side of the head.
Danga de danga de dang - Szabolcs scores with a four punch combination!
Szabolcs throws a body kick that misses
and Bohn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
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!
Bohn misses with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szabolcs throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Bohn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Szabolcs wants to get back to striking at distance but Bohn won't allow it.
Bohn presses Szabolcs against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Szabolcs throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bohns head.
Bohn lands an uppercut.
Szabolcs is trying to break the clinch but Bohn is controlling him.
Good body shot from Bohn.
Szabolcs blocks a body shot from Bohn.
Bohn is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bohn lands a shoulder strike.
Szabolcs blocks an elbow strike.
Szabolcs wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bohn slows down the pace here.
Bohn gets through Szabolcs's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohn doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Szabolcs misses with the head strike.
Szabolcs working hard to break the clinch.
Bohn landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bohn scores with a shot to the side of Szabolcs's head.
That has opened up Balogh Szabolcs's cut even more.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Bohn obliges.
Szabolcs looks winded!
Bohn taking a breather.
Bohn stalling in the clinch.
Szabolcs makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Bohn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bohn throws a head punch that misses.
Bohn takes a shot to the head.
Bohn pressing his opponent against the cage.
Bohn lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohn looking to throw knees to the head but Szabolcs is blocking nicely.
Bohn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A left hand lands to the body for Bohn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bohn lands a hook that snaps the head of Szabolcs backwards.
Szabolcs digs a right hand underneath Bohn's ribcage. Bohn let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Szabolcs breaks from the clinch.
Szabolcs lands with a shot to the body.
Szabolcs looks to score with a jab to the body but Bohn is just out of range.
Szabolcs misses with a kick to the body
and Bohn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Szabolcs misses with a body punch
and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice straight punches there by Szabolcs. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Szabolcs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Bohn moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Bohn fires out a quick counter leg kick but Szabolcs just manages to avoid it.
Szabolcs misses with an uppercut.
Szabolcs throws an off balance right hand
and Bohn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Szabolcs looks to throw a body kick
and Bohn counters with a nice low kick that buckles Szabolcs's knee momentarily.
Szabolcs misses the shot to the body.
Szabolcs misses with a kick to the body
and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Szabolcs staying out of range there.
Bohn lands a jab to the nose.
Bohn turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bohn thows a body kick. Szabolcs tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Szabolcs. Bohn does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bohn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Szabolcs looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Szabolcs throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bohn connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Szabolcs tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bohn was well out of range. Poor timing from Szabolcs.
And Bohn counters with a quick kick to the body but Szabolcs blocks it.
Bohn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Szabolcs has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szabolcs misses with a lunging right hand
and Bohn cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bohn takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Szabolcs throws a wild body kick that Bohn sees coming a mile off.
Bohn moves out of range as Szabolcs throws a body kick.
Szabolcs takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Bohn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Szabolcs can do to turn this around?
Szabolcs explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bohn misses with a hook to the body
and Szabolcs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Szabolcs is looking to land body kicks.
Balogh Szabolcs seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bohn scores with a push kick.
Szabolcs fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bohn looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Szabolcs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bohn moves away.
Szabolcs has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Szabolcs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bohn throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bohn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szabolcs at a distance.
Szabolcs misses with the body kick
and Bohn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The cut above Balogh Szabolcs's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bohn counters with a thumping low kick.
Szabolcs is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bohn throws a looping overhand right but Szabolcs ducks down to avoid it.
Szabolcs tries to land a front kick but Bohn steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bohn tried to counter with a leg kick but Szabolcs avoided it.
A lazy body kick from Szabolcs
letting Bohn counter with a right hand.
Szabolcs throws an ugly left hook that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping 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!
Szabolcs throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Bohn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balogh Szabolcs's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Szabolcs throws a looping overhand right but Bohn ducks down to avoid it.
Bohn misses with an uppercut.
Szabolcs throws a poor cross that misses
and Bohn counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fabian Bohn dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bohn lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Szabolcs at a distance.
Szabolcs misses with a body kick.
Szabolcs lands with a nice body punch.
Szabolcs just misses with a punch to the body.
Szabolcs throws a right hand that misses
and Szabolcs takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bohn connects with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A jab from Bohn misses.
A lazy body kick from Szabolcs
and Bohn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bohn wants to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Szabolcs throws the left hand but Bohn avoids the punch easily.
Szabolcs gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bohn counters with a big right hand! Oh Szabolcs is in trouble here! Bohn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fabian Bohn!
Fabian Bohn is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Fabian Bohn 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Franz Ramos (ranked 403 p4p, 2310 weight class) and Huug Schlepper (ranked 56 p4p, 269 weight class). Schlepper has chosen AC/DC - Highway to Hell as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Franz Ramos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Huug Schlepper!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ben Watson and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ramos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Schlepper sprawling to the canvas! Schlepper rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Ramos finish him?!
It looks like Huug Schlepper has been cut.
Ramos throws a hook but Schlepper blocks it.
Ramos just misses with a punch to the body.
Schlepper closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Ramos to the mat! Ramos manages to get full guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ramos 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.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramos keeping full guard, as Schlepper tries to pass.
Schlepper showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Schlepper trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Schlepper content to stall in guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Ramos tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ramos trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ramos leaves Schlepper with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Schlepper scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Ramos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Schlepper is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramos is trying to improve his position.
Ramos trying to remain calm as Schlepper controls from the top position.
Schlepper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Ramos has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ramos is trying to get back to half guard.
Schlepper tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schlepper is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Ramos is trying to escape and Schlepper transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Ramos is forced to tap! Nice work there by Schlepper! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Huug Schlepper!
Huug Schlepper was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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