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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hancock (ranked 4167 p4p, 4880 weight class) and Murad Dalgatov (ranked 322 p4p, 346 weight class). Murad Dalgatov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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Basic striking
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Clay Hancock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Murad Dalgatov!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hancock jabs Dalgatov right on the nose. Dalgatov blinks but takes it well.
Hancock lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hancock lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dalgatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hancock lands an overhand right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Dalgatov has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hancock, as that shot connected.
Hancock lands a jab to the nose.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalgatov misses the target.
Hancock dips to his left and cracks Dalgatov with an uppercut!
Dalgatov throws a jab when Hancock was well out of range.
Dalgatov lands a right hook to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hancock.
Hancock scores with a nice right hand.
Hancock dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hancock is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Dalgatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Hancock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dalgatov.
Hancock stuns Dalgatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hancock lands a nice looking body shot.
Dalgatov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Hancock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Dalgatov has time to react.
Dalgatov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hancock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock digs a good body shot into Dalgatov's ribs.
Dalgatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hancock to score with a decent uppercut.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalgatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock lands with a cross.
Dalgatov on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dalgatov scores with a body shot.
Hancock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hancock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hancock throws a jab but it's blocked by Dalgatov.
Hancock stuffs the takedown.
Hancock scores with a sloppy right hand. Dalgatov should have avoided that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dalgatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hancock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hancock misses with a looping right.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.
Hancock darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock cracks Dalgatov with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hancock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalgatov manages to avoid it.
Hancock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Clay Hancock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov misses with a looping right.
Hancock swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Hancock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalgatov.
Hancock uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dalgatov misses the jab.
Dalgatov jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hancock scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hancock misses with a wild body shot.
Dalgatov throws out a loose jab but Hancock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hancock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hancock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clay Hancock is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Dalgatov moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Hancock finds it's target.
Nice defenses there by Dalgatov.
Dalgatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hancock with a body shot.
Hancock cracks Dalgatov with an open hand slap.
Hancock throws a hook but Dalgatov blocks it.
Dalgatov has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hancock stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hancock jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hancock takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dalgatov misses with a hook.
Dalgatov ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hancock defending well as Dalgatov loads up on a big left hand.
Dalgatov swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock cracks a nice hook into Dalgatov's ribs.
Dalgatov takes a swing at Hancock's ribcage but misses.
Hancock scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dalgatov takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalgatov ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Dalgatov moves away and avoids it.
Hancock thuds a left hand into Dalgatov's body.
Dalgatov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hancock is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dalgatov.
A swing and a miss from Dalgatov.
A jab from Hancock misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov throws a hook but Hancock avoids it easily.
A big right from Hancock misses.
Dalgatov closes the distance and clinches up with Hancock, looking for a takedown. Dalgatov pushes Hancock against the cage but Hancock circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalgatov loads up on a big right hand but Hancock slips the punch.
Dalgatov has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Hancock finds it's way round the side to connect with Dalgatov's head.
Dalgatov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A big right from Hancock misses.
Hancock throws a jab when Dalgatov was well out of range.
It seemed like Dalgatov was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dalgatov looks to throw the jab but Hancock is out of range.
Hancock lands a jab to the head.
Dalgatov slips a jab from Hancock.
Hancock misses with a hook.
Hancock missing with a left hand there. Dalgatov was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hancock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hancock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dalgatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalgatov misses with a body shot.
It looked like Hancock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov drops his hands momentarily and Hancock takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hancock dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalgatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Clay Hancock is winning the standup battle so far.
Hancock looks to land a left hand but Dalgatov moved out of range nicely.
Dalgatov has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dalgatov there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hancock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.
Hancock misses with an uppercut.
Dalgatov slips a jab from Hancock.
Hancock misses with a lunging right hand
and Dalgatov counters with a nice body shot.
Dalgatov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hancock.
A nice side step and Dalgatov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hancock lands a glancing blow to the side of Dalgatov's head.
Dalgatov slips under a jab from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hancock is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dalgatov can do to turn this around?
Hancock bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dalgatov's head backwards.
Dalgatov misses with an uppercut. Hancock saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hancock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov missing with a left hand there. Hancock was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dalgatov throws the left hand but Hancock avoids the punch easily.
Dalgatov throws a hook but Hancock avoids it easily.
Hancock misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock lunges at Dalgatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalgatov's hand.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Dalgatov might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Hancock has got the better of the exchanges.
Hancock throws a looping overhand right but Dalgatov ducks down to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalgatov. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalgatov blocks a jab.
Dalgatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Dalgatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hancock connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hancock lands a right hook to the body.
Hancock slips a straight right by Dalgatov.
Hancock throws a big shot that misses.
A little jabbing left from Dalgatov on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dalgatov looks to score with a jab to the body but Hancock is just out of range.
Hancock with a nice cross.
A slow jab from Dalgatov misses its intended target.
Dalgatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hancock connects with a nice looking jab.
Hancock bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dalgatov's head.
Dalgatov cracks Hancock with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dalgatov lands a jab to the nose.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov moves out of range as Hancock strikes.
Dalgatov walks into a left hand.
Dalgatov misses with a body shot.
Hancock was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hancock works the jab nicely.
Dalgatov takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A telegraphed right hand from Dalgatov misses the target.
A big right from Dalgatov misses.
Dalgatov avoids the body shot from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a shot to the body.
Hancock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Hancock catches Dalgatov right on the button with a cross.
Hancock wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dalgatov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A shot to the liver by Hancock. Beautiful body shot.
Hancock throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hancock thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hancock throws a shot from downtown. Dalgatov moves away and avoids it.
Hancock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalgatov manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands a jab to Dalgatov's midsection.
Hancock moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dalgatov throws a body punch but Hancock moves out of range.
Dalgatov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A nice side step and Dalgatov releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Hancock fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dalgatov manages to avoid it.
Hancock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hancock with a body shot.
Dalgatov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Hancock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dalgatov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Nice shot by Hancock.
Hancock jabs Dalgatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hancock throws a looping overhand right but Dalgatov ducks down to avoid it.
Hancock throws a body shot but no joy.
Dalgatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hancock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalgatov.
Hancock connects with a looping right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hancock throws a hook but Dalgatov blocks it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dalgatov. Hancock does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dalgatov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hancock swings for the body but Dalgatov moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock takes a swing at Dalgatov's ribcage but misses.
Hancock lands a body shot.
Hancock just misses with a punch to the body.
Dalgatov takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Hancock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dalgatov fails with the takedown.
Hancock throws a jab when Dalgatov was well out of range.
Dalgatov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hancock throws a good cross that connects.
Hancock looks to land a left hand but Dalgatov moved out of range nicely.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
Dalgatov moves out of range of the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalgatov throws a jab but it's blocked by Hancock.
An attempted straight right counter from Hancock misses the target.
Hancock comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hancock punishes Dalgatov's body with a nice straight punch.
Hancock throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dalgatov sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dalgatov looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A big right from Dalgatov misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hancock dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dalgatov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hancock was well out of range. Poor timing from Dalgatov.
Murad Dalgatov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hancock slips under a jab.
Dalgatov misses with a wild body shot.
A jab from Hancock finds it's way through Dalgatov's defenses.
Hancock misses the shot to the body.
Hancock works the jab nicely.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dalgatov.
Hancock throws a shot to the body.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Dalgatov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dalgatov slips under a jab from Hancock.
Hancock throws a body punch but Dalgatov moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dalgatov keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dalgatov throws a body shot but no joy.
Hancock connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
Dalgatov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice straight punches there by Hancock. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hancock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hancock scores with a body shot.
Dalgatov throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hancock's waist but Hancock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dalgatov off to one side.
Hancock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
The fighters circling - Dalgatov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dalgatov lands a nice looking body shot.
A swing and a miss from Dalgatov.
Hancock lunges at Dalgatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalgatov's hand.
Decent striking displayed by Hancock there.
Dalgatov swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock scores with a nice right hand.
Hancock paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hancock stuns Dalgatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hancock connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's 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!
Dalgatov swings for the body but Hancock moves out of range.
Hancock lunges at Dalgatov with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Dalgatov's hand.
Dalgatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hancock avoids the body shot from Dalgatov.
Dalgatov misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hancock ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Dalgatov throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hancock stuns Dalgatov with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dalgatov lands with a good body shot.
Hancock thuds a left hand into Dalgatov's body.
Hancock scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hancock takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hancock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dalgatov.
Hancock fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dalgatov looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hancock moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hancock lands an overhand right.
Hancock scores with a hook to the body. Dalgatov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dalgatov takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice uppercut there from Hancock.
Hancock scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dalgatov doesn't seem bothered though.
Dalgatov misses with a looping right.
Dalgatov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dalgatov throws a body punch but Hancock moves out of range.
Dalgatov takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hancock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dalgatov takes one on the button.
Dalgatov throws a shot from downtown. Hancock moves away and avoids it.
Dalgatov throws a jab when Hancock was well out of range.
Dalgatov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hancock to score with a decent uppercut.
Dalgatov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hancock connects with a right hand. Dalgatov shakes it off.
Dalgatov is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dalgatov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hancock.
Dalgatov is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hancock rather than just go for the knockout.
Hancock swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dalgatov.
Hancock connects with a single shot there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hancock cracks Dalgatov with an open hand slap.
Hancock lands with a shot to the body.
Hancock staying out of range there.
Dalgatov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hancock lands a slapping body shot.
Dalgatov on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dalgatov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hancock manages to avoid it.
Hancock avoids the body shot from Dalgatov.
Hancock scores with a jab to the body.
Dalgatov takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dalgatov takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hancock throws a shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Hancock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dalgatov tries to move into range but Hancock moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dalgatov ducks right into an uppercut from Hancock.
Hancock's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dalgatov under the eye.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dalgatov doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dalgatov darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hancock jabs Dalgatov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Hancock scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dalgatov in his tracks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Clay Hancock showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Hancock has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ben Watson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Clay Hancock!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Juanito De La Cruz (ranked 4243 p4p, 3762 weight class) and Leon Porter (ranked 350 p4p, 311 weight class). Leon Porter is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Juanito De La Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leon Porter!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porter throws a jab but it's blocked by De La Cruz.
Porter looks to land a left hand but De La Cruz moved out of range nicely.
Porter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
De La Cruz sizes up Porter with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donk. De La Cruz catches Porter right on the button with a cross.
Porter will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
De La Cruz lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porter looks to land a combination but De La Cruz avoids it well.
An attempted straight right counter from De La Cruz misses the target.
De La Cruz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Porter.
De La Cruz blocks the body kick.
Porter throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and De La Cruz counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De La Cruz connects with a solid leg kick.
Porter is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
De La Cruz clobbers Porter with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
De La Cruz looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
An inside leg kick from Porter misses.
De La Cruz jabs Porter to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Porter misses with an attempted mid kick.
De La Cruz throws a head kick but Porter moves out of range.
De La Cruz scores with a push kick.
De La Cruz feints and then cracks Porter's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Porter down.
A thudding body kick lands there by De La Cruz!
De La Cruz avoids the head kick by Porter.
Porter looks winded!
De La Cruz with the inside leg kick.
De La Cruz with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Porter tries to bum rush De La Cruz with a series of wild strikes but De La Cruz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
De La Cruz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
De La Cruz lands with an overhand left.
Porter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Porter rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but De La Cruz moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
De La Cruz scores with a head kick.
Porter swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Porter takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 Porter is rocked!
Porter misses with a left hand
and De La Cruz counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Porter is still on wobbly legs! Can De La Cruz finish him?
De La Cruz lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Juanito De La Cruz!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rock Bottom (ranked 4383 p4p, 3627 weight class) and Final Boss (ranked 456 p4p, 396 weight class). Boss has chosen Hollywood theme the rock as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rock Bottom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Final Boss!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boss shoots in looking for a takedown. Bottom tries to sprawl out of it but Boss keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Bottom manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Boss fails with a takedown attempt.
Boss shoots in for a takedown but Bottom shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Rock Bottom has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Final Boss.
Bottom stuffs the takedown attempt from Boss. Boss gets slowly back to his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Bottom.
Bottom looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bottom lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Boss backs up against the cage.
Rock Bottom seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boss moves out of range of the strikes.
Boss avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Boss with the counter takedown but Bottom avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bottom fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bottom stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Bottom fails to land with a series of punches.
Bottom scores with a hook to the body. Boss takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Danga de danga de dang - Bottom scores with a four punch combination!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A combination from Bottom does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boss tries to keep at a distance but Bottom has taken the fight into the clinch.
Boss is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bottom gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bottom's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bottom cracks Boss with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bottom throws a body shot but no joy.
Boss shoots for a takedown but Bottom saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Boss misses with a takedown attempt - Bottom sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bottom fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boss on the side of the head.
Bottom lands a jab.
Boss slips a jab from Bottom.
Bottom with a nice cross.
Boss is rocked!
Bottom lands with a right that hurts Boss. Boss looks to clinch but Bottom throws a short knee that drops Boss. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Rock Bottom!
Rock Bottom really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Tokzik Dope L.A. logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
In defeat, Final Boss stepped up to the mic, saying 'It is what it is'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cash Roberson (ranked 2344 p4p, 2854 weight class) and Sean Whelan (ranked 303 p4p, 368 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Cash Roberson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean Whelan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Winston Howard and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Whelan throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberson gets tackled into the cage by Whelan. Whelan maintains the clinch.
Roberson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberson misses with a punch on the inside.
Roberson scores with a shoulder strike.
Roberson misses with a punch to the body.
Roberson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Whelan has him pressed against the cage.
A body shot lands from Roberson.
Whelan prevents a body shot from Roberson.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Whelan.
Whelan trying to land knees to the body.
Whelan with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whelan blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Roberson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Whelan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Roberson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Roberson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Whelan misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Roberson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Roberson.
Roberson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberson breaks from the clinch.
Roberson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Roberson throws a body kick that misses.
Whelan drops his hands momentarily and Roberson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Whelan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Roberson at a distance.
Whelan forces Roberson back against the cage and clinches.
A nice right hand lands inside from Whelan.
A short right from Roberson.
Roberson misses with some punches.
Roberson looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A head punch on the inside from Roberson fails to land.
Whelan throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Roberson blocks it with crossed arms.
Whelan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Roberson has a couple of punches blocked by Whelan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roberson tries a body shot but Whelan blocks it.
Roberson lands a hook to the side of the head.
Whelan connects with a nasty looking knee right to Roberson's face.
Roberson avoiding damage as Whelan throws knees to the body.
Whelan misses with a body punch.
Roberson on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Roberson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Roberson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Whelan up against the cage.
Whelan trying to land knees to the body.
Whelan trying to land knees to the body.
Whelan throws a head punch that misses.
Whelan lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Roberson has a couple of punches blocked by Whelan.
Roberson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whelan fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Whelan wants to clinch but Roberson slips to the side
and Roberson counters with a straight right hand.
Whelan misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Roberson to counter with a crisp jab.
Roberson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Whelan's sensitive parts.
Whelan clinches up with Roberson and pushes him back against the cage.
Roberson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A frustrated look appears on Roberson's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Whelan lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Roberson backwards.
Whelan tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberson avoids it.
Roberson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Whelan takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roberson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Whelan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Roberson manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The fight stays on the outside here - Whelan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've been informed that Whelan has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Whelan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roberson throws a nice looking combination but Whelan bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whelan moves in looking to clinch but Roberson pushes him off.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice defenses there by Whelan.
Nice shot lands for Roberson.
Whelan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Roberson avoiding damage as Whelan throws knees to the body.
Whelan using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Roberson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Roberson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Whelan or not.
Whelan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Roberson lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Roberson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberson scores with a shot to the side of Whelan's head.
Roberson tries to break free but Whelan pushes him back against the cage.
Roberson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Roberson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Roberson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Whelan back to the cage. Roberson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
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 Cash Roberson will probably get the nod.
That's time! Roberson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roberson lands a jab to Whelan's midsection.
Whelan moves to clinch but Roberson breaks away
and Roberson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whelan uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Roberson.
Whelan throws the left hand but Roberson avoids the punch easily.
Whelan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Roberson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Whelan is rocked!
Whelan walks into a straight right, dropping him to the canvas! Roberson swarms him and finishes the fight with a hail of punches! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cash Roberson!
A very excited looking Cash Roberson 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Donnie Jones (ranked 2112 p4p, 2929 weight class) and Lee Chan (ranked 194 p4p, 259 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Donnie Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Lee Chan!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan swats away the attempt to clinch by Jones.
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Chan avoids the elbow strike from Jones, against the cage.
Chan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Jones just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chan's brow.
Jones throws an elbow that misses.
Chan lands a nice elbow.
Chan breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A solid leg kick lands there for Chan.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones gets a double leg takedown into Chan's guard.
Jones looking to pass the guard.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Jones has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan is looking to stand up but Jones isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones controlling from the top position.
Chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Jones accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two 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.
Jones showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones wants to stall.
Chan misses with a punch to the body.
Jones tries for a takedown. No joy.
Chan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Jones or perhaps it was just good defense by Chan, which made it look bad.
Jones tries to score a power double leg takedown but Chan sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Jones somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Chan gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chan gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chan stalls.
Chan blocks the elbow strike.
Chan lands an elbow that stopped Jones in his tracks for a moment.
Chan manages to break the clinch.
Jones looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Chan's guard.
Chan wants to stand and escape but Jones is having none of it.
Jones in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Jones loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Jones pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jones. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones throwing shots but Chan is blocking nicely.
Jones moves into full mount! Chan won't be happy about that!
Jones misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Jones throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Chan is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Jones is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Chan has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Chan!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lee Chan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones shoots for a double leg takedown but Chan sprawls well. He's pushed Jones's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in looking for a takedown. Chan tries to sprawl out of it but Jones keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Chan manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Jones shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Chan pinned against the cage. Chan gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Donnie Jones. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan is looking to land body kicks.
Chan slips a jab and a cross from Jones.
Chan tries to clinch up but Jones circles away and keeps his distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Chan.
Jones fails with a takedown attempt.
Jones shoots in for a takedown but Chan shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Jones on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Chan moves into the clinch successfully.
Chan has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Jones seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Chan can turn it around.
Chan lands a damaging elbow.
Jones is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Jones changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Chan fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Chan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Chan counters with a low kick, right behind Jones 's knee.
Jones throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Chan doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Chan gets caught napping as Jones dives in and scores a takedown. Chan manages to retain guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones passes Chan's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Jones prevents Chan from standing back up.
Jones wants to lay and pray for a moment but Chan keeps working.
Jones throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jones is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
Jones throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Chan to regain full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Chan works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jones crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Chan - the referee stops the clock and Jones gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Chan. Jones manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries for a takedown but Chan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Chan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A thudding body kick lands there by Chan!
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jones paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Chan's head.
Chan working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jones.
Chan wants to stand up but Jones is controlling him.
Jones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Jones prevents Chan from getting back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones trying to control but Chan is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Chan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones dives in and scores a takedown into Chan's guard.
Jones trying to control the position from guard on top but Chan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Jones throwing strikes but missing.
Jones working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chan can't keep his opponent in guard - Jones advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones stops Chan from getting back to his feet.
Donnie Jones overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Jones throwing shots but Chan is blocking nicely.
Chan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chan's head.
Jones 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.
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Chan looks like he's trying to stand up.
Jones thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Chan's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Jones is looking to take a break and control but Chan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Donnie Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chan is not content to let Jones control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Chan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jones swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Jones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Chan as he jumps to the side.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Chan enables Jones to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Chan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jones postures up in Chan's guard and throws a big left but Chan blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Chan blocks nicely.
Jones wants to control from the top but Chan keeps moving.
Chan uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Chan gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Jones to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Chan keeping moving, preventing Jones from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chan preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Jones with a flurry of punches that miss.
Jones drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Jones jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Jones postures up in Chan's guard and throws a big left but Chan blocks it.
Jones stops Chan from standing up.
Jones pushes down on Chan's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jones missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lee Chan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Chan looks like he's trying to stand up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Donnie Jones showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Chan has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Chan!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Kona Kush (ranked 1424 p4p, 2880 weight class) and Jin Soo Son (ranked 128 p4p, 253 weight class). Jin Soo Son 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kona Kush!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jin Soo Son!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Winston Howard and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kush.
Kush seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
A big right from Kush misses.
Kush cracks Son with a right hand to the side of the head.
Son walks into a straight right hand from Kush.
Son takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Son tries a head kick but it misses.
Son swinging wildly here.
Nice straight punches there by Kush. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Kush.
Kush jabs at Son's body.
Son steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kush.
Kush displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Son throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Kush on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kush lands a jab to the nose.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush throws a series of strikes that have Son backpedaling.
Kush blocks a head kick by Son.
It looked like Kush was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Son.
Jin Soo Son seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Son fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kush on the side of the head.
Son throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the liver by Kush. Beautiful body shot.
Kush connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Son looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kush dodges the punch combination from Son.
Son tries to bum rush Kush with a series of wild strikes but Kush uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kush blocks a jab.
The crowd cheers as Son lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kush doesn't seem phased though.
Son looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A jab from Kush misses.
A slow jab from Kush misses its intended target.
Son misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Kush goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Son walks into a stiff left hand from Kush.
Son throws a right and a left that both miss.
Son misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Son misses with a hook to the body
and Kush counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kush jabs at Son's body.
Kush lands with a shot to the body.
Son doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son misses with a right hand
and Kush counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Kush stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kush cracks a nice hook into Son's ribs.
Kush lands a jab-cross combination.
Kush is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Kush closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kush works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Kush dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Son fails to land with a series of punches.
Son throws a hook but Kush avoids it easily.
Kush thuds his right hand into Son's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kush paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Son swings widly with a right hand
and Kush counters with a straight right hand.
Son is rocked!
Son throws a body kick that misses.
Kush scores with a jab to the body.
Kush feints a jab promting Son to slip. Kush then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Son slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Son is still on wobbly legs! Can Kush finish him?
Son gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Son misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Son seems to have recovered his senses.
Kush scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kush thuds his right hand into Son's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Kush lands a slapping body shot.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Son. Son circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kush connects with a good right hand that stumbles Son. Son circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kush drops Son with a right and a left! Kush comes rushing in but Son regains his composure and manages to keep Kush in guard.
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!
Kush works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Kush 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.
Kush is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Son defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to pass to full mount but Son defends it.
Kush is looking for a kimura but Son is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kush to get the leverage.
Son gets back to full guard.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Son keeping full guard, as Kush tries to pass.
Kush pushes down on Son's leg and manages to get into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kona Kush 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.
Kush swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Son.
Kush slips a jab and a cross from Son.
Kush lands a lovely overhand right.
Kush scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Kush connects with a jab.
Kush misses with a looping left.
Kush connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Kush cracks a nice hook into Son's ribs.
Son throws a hook but Kush avoids it easily.
Son throws a series of punches but Kush moves out of range.
Son swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kush lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Son scores with a head kick.
Good shot there by Kush.
Kush uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Son.
Kush was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Son throws a lazy head kick
and Kush counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Son throws a lazy uppercut
and Kush connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice uppercut lands for Kush. That snapped Son's head back.
Kush connects with a body shot that sends Son's belly button to the back.
Son misses with a jab, cross combination.
Son throws a head kick but Kush moves out of range.
Son is breathing heavily.
Kush avoids the head kick by Son.
A jab lands there for Kush.
Son is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kush.
Kush jabs Son to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Kush shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Son eats them both and turns towards Kush to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Son drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jin Soo Son is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kush scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Son throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Kush throwing a counter right hand but Son manages to avoid it.
Kush slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Son lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Son pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kush swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Kush lands a glancing blow to the side of Son's head.
Kush is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Son can do to turn this around?
Kush with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Son misses with a left hand
and Kush counters with a left and a right... And another left! Son is down! He's done! The ref dives in to save him and that's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kona Kush!
Kona Kush managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Bloodbath MMA Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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