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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bayu Prasetya (ranked 24824 p4p, 5211 weight class) and Zakee Mckee (ranked 378 p4p, 367 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Brown Belt
Counter fighter
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bayu Prasetya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zakee Mckee!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prasetya shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mckee tries a head kick but it misses.
Prasetya tries to counter with a takedown but Mckee is quick to defend against it.
A nice leg kick from Mckee, right into the meat of the thigh.
Prasetya shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prasetya is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Prasetya definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mckee is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prasetya is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Mckee has managed to free his arm - good work.
Prasetya is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Mckee doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Prasetya.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prasetya stalling.
Prasetya is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Mckee defends it well.
Mckee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Prasetya. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Prasetya looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Prasetya is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Mckee is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bayu Prasetya!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between What I Should Of Saved (ranked 4868 p4p, 3949 weight class) and Johagum Visagie (ranked 492 p4p, 418 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, What I Should Of Saved!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johagum Visagie!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Should Of Saved swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Visagie wants to counter with a clinch but Should Of Saved pushes him away.
Should Of Saved scores with a sloppy right hand. Visagie should have avoided that one.
Visagie tries to move into range but Should Of Saved moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Should Of Saved works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Visagie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've been informed that Visagie has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Visagie has a takedown stuffed.
Visagie has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Should Of Saved finds it's way round the side to connect with Visagie's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Should Of Saved cracks Visagie with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Should Of Saved swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Visagie.
Visagie looks for a takedown but Should Of Saved sprawls well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Should Of Saved darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Visagie slips under a jab.
Should Of Saved throws a nice looking combination but Visagie bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Should Of Saved sets himself, and Visagie steps forward looking for the clinch! Should Of Saved avoids it this time.
Should Of Saved lands a lovely overhand right.
Should Of Saved throws a body punch but Visagie moves out of range.
Visagie wants to counter the offense by Should Of Saved and move into the clinch position.
Should Of Saved connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Visagie goes for a double leg but Should Of Saved avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Should Of Saved continues to drive forward.
What I Should Of Saved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Should Of Saved cracks Visagie with a good jab.
What I Should Of Saved is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Visagie bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Visagie drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Visagie ducks under a wild hook from Should Of Saved.
Visagie drops his hands momentarily and Should Of Saved takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Should Of Saved lands a jab to the head.
Should Of Saved cracks Visagie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Should Of Saved throws a jab but it's blocked by Visagie.
Visagie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Should Of Saved jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Should Of Saved coming out on top.
Visagie takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Should Of Saved lands a jab to the nose.
Should Of Saved sends Visagie crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Should Of Saved is motioning to the referee to let Visagie up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Visagie is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Should Of Saved drops Visagie with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Visagie looks back up at him and smiles so Should Of Saved waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Visagie is still on wobbly legs! Can Should Of Saved finish him?
Visagie keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Should Of Saved.
Visagie seems to have recovered his senses.
Should Of Saved connects with a right hand. Visagie shakes it off.
Should Of Saved feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Visagie sprawling to the canvas! Visagie rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Should Of Saved finish him?!
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!
Should Of Saved jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Should Of Saved is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice cross by Should Of Saved.
Visagie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
What I Should Of Saved seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Should Of Saved misses with an uppercut.
Should Of Saved lands a slapping body shot.
Should Of Saved lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Visagie fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Should Of Saved avoids it really well and circles away.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Should Of Saved.
Visagie takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Should Of Saved scores with the left hand. Visagie knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Should Of Saved uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Visagie has time to react.
Should Of Saved lands a lovely overhand right.
Visagie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
What I Should Of Saved dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Should Of Saved waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Visagie.
Should Of Saved throws a hook but Visagie avoids it easily.
Visagie tries to counter by closing the distance.
Visagie misses with a takedown attempt - Should Of Saved sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A quick step to the side and Should Of Saved tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Should Of Saved looks to throw the jab but Visagie is out of range.
Visagie gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Visagie fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Should Of Saved throws a looping overhand right but Visagie ducks down to avoid it.
Should Of Saved throws a hook but Visagie avoids it easily.
Visagie takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Should Of Saved missing with a left hand there. Visagie was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Visagie is trying desperately to land a takedown but Should Of Saved is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Visagie.
Should Of Saved throws an overhand right that lands on Visagie's shoulder, as Visagie tries to avoid the shot.
Visagie is trying hard to land a takedown here. Should Of Saved sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
What I Should Of Saved has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johagum Visagie.
Should Of Saved scores with a punch to the head.
Visagie slips under a jab from Should Of Saved.
Visagie defending well as Should Of Saved loads up on a big left hand.
Visagie wants to counter with a clinch but Should Of Saved pushes him away.
Should Of Saved misses with a looping right.
Visagie has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Visagie defending well as Should Of Saved loads up on a big left hand.
Visagie moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Should Of Saved misses with an uppercut. Visagie saw that one coming.
Visagie steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Should Of Saved.
Should Of Saved punishes Visagie's body with a nice straight punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Should Of Saved throws a jab when Visagie was well out of range.
Should Of Saved jabs Visagie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Visagie shoots in looking for a takedown but Should Of Saved manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Visagie's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Visagie is breathing heavily.
Should Of Saved listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Should Of Saved paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Should Of Saved's jab looks to have found its range, popping Visagie under the eye.
Visagie tries to score a power double leg takedown but Should Of Saved sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Visagie somewhat.
Should Of Saved drops Visagie with a huge uppercut! Visagie drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Should Of Saved is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). What I Should Of Saved!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kenyon Collier (ranked 3250 p4p, 24945 weight class) and Jaylan Mccormick (ranked 362 p4p, 522 weight class). Jaylan Mccormick is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenyon Collier!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jaylan Mccormick!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Collier thuds a left hand into Mccormick's body.
Mccormick throws a big shot that misses.
Mccormick with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Collier looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Still in half guard, Collier seems content to control.
Mccormick looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Collier prevents Mccormick from improving his position.
Collier trying to control the pace.
Collier has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mccormick trying to control but Collier postures up.
Collier controlling the action here.
Mccormick keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Collier in particular looking to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Jaylan Mccormick seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Collier closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Collier lands in his opponent's guard.
Collier not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Collier pushing down on Mccormick's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Collier seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Collier is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Collier landing strikes, looking to finish!
Mccormick is bucking up trying to escape but Collier cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Collier takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Collier scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Mccormick?
Collier lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Collier controlling from mount.
Collier's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Collier connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Collier controlling the pace for now.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Collier.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kenyon Collier dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mccormick gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Collier to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Collier controlling from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Collier continues to hold on tight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Further stalling from Collier.
Collier postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Mccormick swats away the attempt to clinch by Collier.
Mccormick fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Collier looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mccormick 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.
 It looks like Kenyon Collier has been cut.
Collier misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Collier gets a clinch.
Mccormick pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Collier drops his shoulder and cracks Mccormick with a huge uppercut! Mccormick goes down! Can Collier finish him?
 It looks like Jaylan Mccormick has been cut.
Kenyon Collier overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
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!
Collier's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Collier with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Mccormick is rocked!
Collier working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Mccormick is still in real trouble! Can Collier finish him?
Collier is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Collier arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Mccormick's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Kenyon Collier!
Kenyon Collier 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Stec Scub (ranked 3436 p4p, 4066 weight class) and Bryan Hansen (ranked 378 p4p, 416 weight class). Stec Scub 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 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Stec Scub!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bryan Hansen!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scub throws a right and a left that both miss.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Scub.
Scub throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Stec Scub has been cut.
Scub is looking to clinch.
Hansen connects with a single shot there.
A slow jab from Scub misses its intended target.
Scub throws an off balance right hand
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Scub looks to clinch
and Hansen counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
 Scub is rocked!
Scub throws a hook to the side of Hansen's head but Hansen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hansen looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Scub throws a right hand that misses
and Hansen scores with a counter punch that sends Scub to the canvas! Hansen smells blood - he's punishing Scub with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Scub has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bryan Hansen!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Turd (ranked 3611 p4p, 2576 weight class) and Stephen Compton (ranked 388 p4p, 309 weight class). Turd comes to the cage accompanied by Laugh Now Cry Later. Billy Turd could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Stephen Compton's 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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Turd!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stephen Compton!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Chris Dean and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Compton throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Turd tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Compton is in Turd's guard.
Turd keeping moving, preventing Compton from controlling successfully.
Compton stays in close to Turd's body and controls the position.
Turd not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Compton trying to control the position from guard on top but Turd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Compton trying to move into half guard but instead Turd has managed to sweep!
Compton 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.
Turd trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turd is really struggling to control Compton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd wanted to stand there but Compton had control of the position.
Compton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Compton keeping moving, preventing Turd from controlling successfully.
Turd is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Compton is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Compton has escaped and now he's on top!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Turd is looking for a triangle but Compton pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Compton stays in close to Turd's body and controls the position.
Compton trying to control the position from guard on top but Turd is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Turd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Compton trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton looking to pass the guard.
Turd is trying to keep Compton in close.
Compton drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Turd dives on top into guard.
Compton 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.
Compton keeping moving, preventing Turd from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Turd won't allow Compton to sweep him here.
Turd trying to control but Compton is working from the bottom.
Compton managing to control the position.
Turd trying to control the position from guard on top but Compton is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stephen Compton will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Compton gets a double leg takedown into Turd's guard.
Turd is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Compton wants to control from the top but Turd keeps moving.
Compton really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Turd. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Compton wants to pass the guard but Turd is keeping the position.
Compton showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Turd looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Compton has picked Turd up and slammed him! Turd can't keep hold of the triangle and Compton manages to pass to side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Turd stops Compton from passing to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turd struggling a bit here.
Compton trying to control the position but Turd is working away.
Turd can't do much from the bottom here.
Compton goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Turd has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Compton but great work by Turd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turd is looking to take a break and control but Compton is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Compton is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Compton can't do much from the bottom here.
Turd tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Turd wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Turd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Compton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turd is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Compton is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Turd is trying to get an arm triangle but Compton is defending well.
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.
Turd trying to control the position but Compton is working away.
Turd is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Compton is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Turd laying and praying for a moment but Compton takes advantage and regains half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Stephen Compton will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Compton scores with a three punch combo!
It looks like Billy Turd has been cut.
Compton has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Turd shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Compton as he avoids it easily.
Billy Turd is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Compton lands with a straight right. Turd didn't see that one coming.
Turd shoots in but Compton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Compton looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Compton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Compton tries to bum rush Turd with a series of wild strikes but Turd uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Compton stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Compton wants it to stay on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Billy Turd. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Compton misses with a jab, cross combination.
Turd half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Compton throws a right hand that Turd ducks under and follows up with a left that Turd also avoids with ease.
Compton throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Compton shoots for a takedown but Turd saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Compton is looking to clinch but Turd is avoiding it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Compton gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Compton gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Turd regains guard.
Compton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Turd 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.
Turd keeping full guard, as Compton tries to pass.
Compton seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Compton looking to pass the guard.
Compton trying to control but Turd is working from the bottom.
Compton sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Compton darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Turd has his hands clasped together around Compton's back. He's all about the action.
Compton is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Compton seems to be working for a kimura but Turd defends the submission attempt.
Turd wants to get back to full guard.
Compton is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Turd doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Compton.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Compton wants to work for an arm triangle but Turd is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Stephen Compton is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
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.
Compton is taking a breather. Turd 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.
Compton seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Turd has recovered full guard.
Compton 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.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Compton postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Turd is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Compton, into his guard.
Billy Turd has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Turd in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stephen Compton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Compton 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stephen Compton!
In his post fight interview, Stephen Compton started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
Billy Turd was interviewed post fight and said 'it is what it is, the Dookie bazooka will be back.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Esa Koskinen (ranked 2547 p4p, 2723 weight class) and Mike Putin (ranked 294 p4p, 314 weight class). Putin comes into a darkened arena with his song building. CATHARSIS kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Esa Koskinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mike Putin!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Hugh Johnson and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Putin was well out of range. Poor timing from Koskinen.
Koskinen connects with a right hand. Putin shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from Koskinen. Putin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Putin defending well as Koskinen loads up on a big left hand.
Koskinen thows a left - swing and a miss!
Putin moves into the clinch.
Putin misses with some punches.
Koskinen has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Putin lands with a right to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Putin.
Koskinen prevents a body shot from Putin.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Putin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Putin.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin lands an uppercut.
Putin misses with a hook from the clinch.
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!
Putin scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Koskinen misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Putin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Putin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Koskinen backwards.
Putin misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Putin manages to pull guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Putin keeping moving, preventing Koskinen from controlling successfully.
Putin is looking to cinch up a triangle. Koskinen throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Putin's body to avoid the submission. Putin has instead reached around Koskinen's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Putin arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Mike Putin!
A relieved looking Mike Putin 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 2199 p4p, 2305 weight class) and Tyler Hammond (ranked 291 p4p, 307 weight class). Tyler Hammond 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Hammond!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Darius Henderson and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akiyama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akiyama bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Yoshihiro Akiyama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good work by Hammond as he checks the leg kick.
Hammond looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Akiyama throws a combination that misses
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Akiyama throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Akiyama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
Akiyama thows a leg kick but Hammond checks it
and Hammond counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hammond looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Akiyama moves into range and clinches up with Hammond.
Akiyama gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Hammond controlling the position.
Hammond is trying to keep Akiyama in close.
Akiyama might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Hammond keeping full guard, as Akiyama tries to pass.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Akiyama pushes down on Hammond's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Akiyama is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Hammond preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Hammond has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Akiyama is working away from the top position though.
Akiyama wants to control but Hammond is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammond looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hammond is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Akiyama is pressing down on Hammond's thigh, looking to free his foot. Hammond is holding on for now.
Hammond is trying to control but can't.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hammond is trying to maintain the position but Akiyama is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Akiyama passes to side control.
Akiyama is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hammond has escaped the position, nice work there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Akiyama has knee on belly momentarily but Hammond bucks him off and regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond trying to hold on to Akiyama's head to control him but Akiyama postures up.
Akiyama not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Akiyama trying to mount his opponent but Hammond defends it.
Hammond is refusing to be controlled, as Akiyama sits in half guard.
Akiyama is thwarting Hammond's attempts to control the position.
Akiyama is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hammond trying to hold on to Akiyama's head to control him but Akiyama postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hammond is refusing to be controlled, as Akiyama sits in half guard.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akiyama takes the fight into the clinch.
Akiyama looking for a takedown.
Akiyama has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Hammond clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Akiyama not allowing Hammond to control his hands.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akiyama doesn't have the hooks in and Hammond manages to turn into his guard.
Hammond stays in close to Akiyama's body and controls the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yoshihiro Akiyama dominated that round.
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.
Akiyama throws a series of punches but Hammond avoids them all with ease.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hammond! But no joy.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hammond but Hammond pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hammond moves out of range of the strikes.
Hammond throws out a counter right but Akiyama avoids it with no problem.
Hammond cracks Akiyama with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Akiyama lands a head shot.
Hammond has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Akiyama looks to throw a body kick
and Hammond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Akiyama misses with a takedown attempt
and Hammond counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hammond throws out the jab.
Hammond gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Akiyama to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Akiyama wants to pass the guard but Hammond is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond pulls Akiyama in to control the position.
Hammond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akiyama defends well.
Hammond is controlling Akiyama's posture.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Akiyama has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hammond pulls Akiyama in close to his closed guard and prevents Akiyama from doing any damage or advancing position.
Akiyama throwing strikes from guard but Hammond blocks nicely.
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.
Akiyama scoring with punches to the head and body.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akiyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammond looking for subs off his back but Akiyama has passed one foot through into half guard.
Hammond wants to control but Akiyama is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hammond controlling the position well.
Hammond regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond is trying to hold Akiyama in close to prevent damage but Akiyama has managed to pass into half guard.
Akiyama is looking to stall here but Hammond recovers full guard.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Akiyama accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammond is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammond looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama trying to control the position from guard on top but Hammond is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hammond looking for a guillotine here but Akiyama defends easily.
Akiyama trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Akiyama keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Hammond's head.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammond is keeping the position for now.
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 Yoshihiro Akiyama will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Hammond scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hammond connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akiyama has closed the distance and engaged Hammond in a clinch.
Akiyama drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hammond jumps guard but Akiyama turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Hammond is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Akiyama to keep the fight standing.
Akiyama gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Hammond regains guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akiyama pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hammond is keeping the position for now.
Hammond has control of Akiyama's left arm, preventing Akiyama from doing any damage.
Hammond is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
Akiyama got a little sloppy there for a moment and Hammond has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Akiyama has managed to get both his arms back between Hammond's legs - danger averted.
Hammond has his foot on Akiyama's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Akiyama works his way back into a safe position though.
Akiyama trying to control but Hammond is working from the bottom.
Hammond is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Akiyama defends well.
Akiyama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hammond swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Akiyama jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Akiyama tries to free his leg and advance position but Hammond is retaining full guard.
Akiyama is working hard here to advance position.
Hammond preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Akiyama throws a big right hand that misses.
Yoshihiro Akiyama overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Akiyama 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.
Akiyama being controlled here momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammond thows a left - swing and a miss!
Akiyama tries to clinch
and Hammond counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Akiyama fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hammond, pushing him back against the cage.
Akiyama has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hammond is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Akiyama tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Hammond jumps guard.
Hammond is trying to control the position but Akiyama postures up.
Hammond throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Akiyama drops back looking for a leg! Hammond is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hammond manages to kick Akiyama off! Akiyama jumps back into Hammond's guard.
Hammond is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Akiyama is aware though and is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammond looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammond has Akiyama pulled in close to control his posture.
Akiyama wants to control from the top but Hammond keeps moving.
Yoshihiro Akiyama is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Akiyama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tyler Hammond comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akiyama 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 Topper Green scores the fight 29:28
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Winston Howard scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yoshihiro Akiyama!
A very excited looking Yoshihiro Akiyama made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Tyler Hammond stepped up to the mic, saying 'I am going to go cry for a couple days and get back to the drawing board after that.'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hamburger Jones (ranked 1217 p4p, 2821 weight class) and Koen Kingston (ranked 158 p4p, 323 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 Koen Kingston was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamburger Jones!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koen Kingston!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Bruno Hogan and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones staying out of range there.
Kingston throws a shot to the body.
Kingston throws a hook to the side of Jones's head but Jones sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jones pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kingston throws a looping overhand right but Jones ducks down to avoid it.
Kingston pushes Jones away with a front kick.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones takes one to the chin there.
It looks like Hamburger Jones has been cut.
Kingston swings for the body but Jones moves out of range.
Jones changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kingston lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jones misses with a looping left.
Kingston throws a leg kick
and Jones counters with a single leg into guard. Kingston didn't expect that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kingston wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Jones passes into half guard.
Kingston keeping control of the position.
Jones moves into full mount! Kingston won't be happy about that!
Kingston is looking to get to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kingston defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Jones.
Jones wants to finish this one by submission but Kingston is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Jones.
Jones wants to take Kingston's back here but Kingston is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingston can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jones working for a submission but Kingston is keeping him at bay.
Jones content just to control the position here.
Kingston tries to lock up and control but Jones gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control but Kingston is having none of it.
Kingston is working to get back to half guard.
Kingston is wriggling around here but as he tries to escape, Jones has taken his back.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jones looking for the choke from the back.
Jones tries to keep control of the position but Kingston is staying busy.
Jones looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Jones has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Kingston is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Jones struggling to keep hold of the position.
Kingston is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Jones gets his way!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kingston tries to escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hamburger Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Hamburger Jones's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Jones shoots in for a double leg but Kingston sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jones misses with a takedown attempt
and Kingston counters with a straight right hand.
Hamburger Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingston steps in with a hook that catches Jones right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Kingston follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Jones looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koen Kingston!
Koen Kingston is the new heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Alden Williams (ranked 791 p4p, 2060 weight class) and Ciro Tavernelli (ranked 105 p4p, 271 weight class). The key to victory for Alden Williams has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Alden Williams!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ciro Tavernelli!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Skip Squint and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams throws a body punch but Tavernelli moves out of range.
Williams leaves Tavernelli with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
We've been told by Williams's head coaches at Squirrel Sports 🐿️ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams throws a poor cross that misses
and Tavernelli counters with a stiff right hand.
Tavernelli throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Williams fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Tavernelli looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Williams cracks Tavernelli with an open hand slap.
Good exchange - Williams coming out on top.
Tavernelli decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Williams keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Tavernelli wants to pass the guard but Williams is defending well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tavernelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ground and pound from Tavernelli.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Williams tries to get to full guard but Tavernelli has control of the leg.
Williams on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Williams tries to get out of the position.
Tavernelli thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Williams's head.
Tavernelli is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Williams defends it well.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavernelli keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Tavernelli not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tavernelli is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Williams on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Tavernelli takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Tavernelli thows a huge punch but Williams dodges it nicely.
Tavernelli lands strikes from half guard.
Tavernelli is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Williams is just riding it out for now. Tavernelli eventually gives up the hold.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavernelli thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tavernelli is looking to take a break and control but Williams is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tavernelli is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Tavernelli seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Tavernelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
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.
Tavernelli is trying to control. Williams wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Tavernelli prevents Williams from improving his position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Tavernelli connects with a nice short shot to Williams's temple.
Williams taking some punishment here, with Tavernelli in his half guard.
Williams is rocked!
Tavernelli lands a big elbow - Williams is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Tavernelli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ciro Tavernelli!
Ciro Tavernelli is the new welterweight champion!
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