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BANZAI COMBAT 118 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Odom (ranked 4184 p4p, 4154 weight class) and Yevgeny Prigozhin (ranked 433 p4p, 431 weight class). Yevgeny Prigozhin is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good wrestling
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eddie Odom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yevgeny Prigozhin!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, John Mangel and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Odom. Prigozhin does a little dance to reset his feet.
Prigozhin looks to land a body kick but Odom moved away.
It looked like Odom wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odom lands a nice looking body shot.
A head kick misses from Prigozhin.
Odom with a nice cross.
Odom checks a low kick from Prigozhin.
A lazy body kick from Prigozhin
and Odom counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Prigozhin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Prigozhin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Odom throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prigozhin tries to move into range but Odom moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Prigozhin fails to land with a series of punches.
Odom misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prigozhin misses with a hook
and Prigozhin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Odom jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Odom scores with a jab to the body.
Odom lands a jab.
 Prigozhin is rocked!
Odom cracks Prigozhin with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie Odom!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between James Smith (ranked 3451 p4p, 3556 weight class) and Hotsi Log (ranked 187 p4p, 194 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hotsi Log!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Log is trying to defend but Smith finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Smith takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Log felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Smith decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Log gets a double leg takedown into Smith's guard.
Log has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Smith is proving hard to escape from.
Smith definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Smith keeping full guard, as Log tries to pass.
Log working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log throws a big right hand that misses.
Log stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Excellent takedown into side control there by Log.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Log decides to stand up, so the ref orders Smith to his feet.
Log closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Smith did well to prevent Log getting side control.
Smith blocking the ground and pound attempt from Log.
Log is looking to stand up but he'll have to free his leg first. Instead, Smith manages to get to full guard.
Log throws an elbow that misses. Smith uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Log's guard. Nice move by Smith!
Smith stands up from Log's guard - Smith perhaps looking for a knockout.
Log decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Log stops Smith from getting back to his feet.
Smith keeping hold of Log's head, controlling as best he can.
Smith is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Log throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Log missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Log is trying to control the action in half guard but Smith is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Log not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith is doing well to control the position and prevent Log from advancing to side control.
Log passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Smith!
Smith manages to regain half guard whilst avoiding the strikes.
Log looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Smith keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Log thows a huge punch but Smith dodges it nicely.
Smith might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Log tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Smith.
Log throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Log sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Smith defending well though.
Log not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Log throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Log throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Log thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Log stands up from half guard.
Log manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Smith on his heels. He'll look to pass Smith's guard now, I'm sure.
Smith looking to hit a scissor sweep but Log is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hotsi Log dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Smith shoots for a takedown but Log saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Log fails with an attempt to clinch.
Smith has a takedown stuffed.
Smith gets a takedown into half guard.
Log pushes Smith off and gets back to his feet.
Log shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Smith napping and manages to drive through into side control!
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!
The strikes coming from Log are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Log sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Smith is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Log stands up and beckons Smith to his feet.
Smith tries for a takedown but Log sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Log scores with a head kick.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Log dives in and scores a takedown into Smith's guard.
Log loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Log wants to stand and escape but instead Smith has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Smith decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Danga de danga de dang - Log scores with a four punch combination!
Log looks to clinch
and Smith counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Smith.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith stands and steps away. Log gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith moves into full mount!
Smith with a couple of short strikes.
Smith takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Log has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Smith lands a big elbow.
Smith cracks Log with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Smith lands a couple of good shots and Log has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Log showing good submission defense here.
Smith working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith working for a choke but Log is defending well.
Smith scores with punches and elbows.
Smith is persistently looking for the submission but Log is defending it well.
Smith cracks Log with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Log from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Log is trapped and Smith is scoring with shots to the head and body.
James Smith overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Smith is landing with strikes from the back.
Log is trying to get back to his feet but Smith has full control of the position and if anything, Log has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Smith lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
Log is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
Log is trying to get back to his feet but he's not managed it yet.
Log covers up after that shot from Smith.
Log tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
James Smith dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Log tries to close the distance and clinch up but Smith swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horrible takedown attempt by Smith or perhaps it was just good defense by Log, which made it look bad.
Smith darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Smith with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Log punching from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Log is looking to escape.
Log trying to hold on to Smith's head to control him but Smith postures up.
Smith not doing much here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Log kicks off Smith and gets to his feet.
Smith closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Smith lands in his opponent's guard.
Log is looking to stand back up but Smith counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Log.
Smith is trying to work for a kimura but Log is defending well.
Log kicks Smith off and gets back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith shoots in for a double leg but Log sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Smith. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Log lands with a kick to the temple. Smith shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Log throws a head kick that half lands.
Log takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Smith.
Smith is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Log is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Smith takes a little break here. Log wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Smith stands up and beckons Log to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith goes for a double leg but Log avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Log continues to drive forward.
Log throws a counter combo.
Log lands a nice elbow.
Log escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Smith enables Log to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Smith manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Smith is adopting a defensive guard.
Smith wants to sweep but no luck.
Log decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Smith, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith closes this distance looking for a takedown but Log circles away.
A nice combination there by Log.
Smith takes a kick to the side of the head.
Log feints and then cracks Smith's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Smith down.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith goes for a double leg but Log avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Log continues to drive forward.
Despite the aggression on Log's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Log lands an elbow inside.
Log lands an elbow inside.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Log is defending well.
Log breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Log stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Log wants it to stay on the feet.
Log scores with a head kick. Smith tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Log closes the distance and clinches.
Smith is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Log is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hotsi Log comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Log 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 Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 28:29
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Topper Green scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hotsi Log!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ramon Dekkers (ranked 3569 p4p, 2989 weight class) and Asher Simpson (ranked 271 p4p, 245 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ramon Dekkers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Asher Simpson!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Chris Dean and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simpson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dekkers sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Simpson scores with a jab to the body.
Dekkers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Simpson.
Simpson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
It looked like Dekkers was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers wants to land a leg kick but Simpson is out of range.
A left lands for Simpson.
Simpson lands with a good body shot.
Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson 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.
Dekkers tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Dekkers takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dekkers ducks right into an uppercut from Simpson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers throws a head kick but Simpson moves out of range.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Simpson lands with a straight right. Dekkers didn't see that one coming.
Simpson lands with a right hand.
Dekkers avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Simpson lands a nice shot that snaps Dekkers's head back.
Dekkers throws a nice outside leg kick.
Simpson misses with the combination.
Nice uppercut there from Simpson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Simpson throws a head kick that misses.
Dekkers fails in his attempt to clinch.
Simpson misses with a few strikes there.
Simpson has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Dekkers throws a nice looking combination but Simpson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
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!
Simpson tries to keep at a distance but Dekkers has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Simpson avoids it.
Dekkers tries to land a knee to the head but Simpson blocks with his arms.
Dekkers landing some nice looking knees to the body.
I was talking to Dekkers's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Simpson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Simpson works over Dekkers's head and body with a nice combination.
Dekkers dodges the punch combination from Simpson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Simpson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dekkers is out of range and Simpson settles back down.
Simpson lands the left hand.
Asher Simpson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Simpson. Dekkers does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jab by Simpson.
Dekkers has managed to clinch.
Dekkers avoiding damage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Simpson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Simpson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Simpson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Dekkers counters with a series of strikes. Simpson will be more careful next time no doubt.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch up but Simpson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Simpson lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Simpson connects with a high kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dekkers takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dekkers tries to clinch up but Simpson circles away and keeps his distance.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Dekkers swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Simpson throws a body kick that misses
and Dekkers counters with a stiff right hand.
Dekkers uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simpson.
Dekkers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Simpson throws a series of strikes that have Dekkers backpedaling.
Simpson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson thuds his shin into the meat of Dekkers's side.
Simpson slips a jab and a cross from Dekkers.
Dekkers has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dekkers there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Asher Simpson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Simpson just misses with a punch to the body.
Simpson cracks Dekkers with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A slow jab from Simpson misses its intended target.
Simpson throws a body punch but Dekkers moves out of range.
Dekkers blocks a jab.
Dekkers swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Simpson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dekkers wants to clinch up but Simpson keeps it at a distance.
Asher Simpson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dekkers tries to close the distance and clinch but Simpson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dekkers misses with a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Simpson misses with a double jab.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Dekkers darts in trying to clinch
and Simpson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dekkers fails with an attempt to clinch.
A countering left hand to the body from Simpson misses.
Simpson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Simpson throws a half hearted mid kick.
Simpson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dekkers has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Simpson tries to bum rush Dekkers with a series of wild strikes but Dekkers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dekkers ducks under a wild hook from Simpson.
Dekkers went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Simpson circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dekkers drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
A right-left combo lands from Dekkers.
Dekkers clinches with his opponent.
Simpson manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Dekkers defending well as Simpson loads up on a big left hand.
Dekkers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Simpson was well out of range. Poor timing from Dekkers.
Dekkers takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Simpson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Ramon Dekkers is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dekkers moves in looking to clinch but Simpson pushes him off.
Simpson looks to throw the jab but Dekkers is out of range.
Simpson tries to land a front kick but Dekkers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dekkers tries to clinch there but Simpson circles away.
Dekkers looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Simpson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Simpson throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 Dekkers is rocked!
Dekkers wants to clinch but Simpson slips to the side
and Simpson counters with a one-two to the body.
Oh Dekkers is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Simpson with a nice cross.
Simpson lands a big head kick that sends Dekkers to the canvas! Simpson follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:12 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Asher Simpson!
Asher Simpson spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rowan Zimmerman (ranked 2119 p4p, 2170 weight class) and Tembakan Pasti (ranked 254 p4p, 260 weight class). Zimmerman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, El Paso Del Gigante. Rowan Zimmerman 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rowan Zimmerman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tembakan Pasti!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pasti moves away from the strike by Zimmerman.
Pasti throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Pasti closes the distance and clinches.
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Pasti backwards.
We've been informed that Pasti 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.
Pasti tries to throw a body punch but Zimmerman avoids it by throwing Pasti back against the cage.
Zimmerman misses with a punch on the inside.
Pasti looking to slow down the pace here.
Zimmerman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Pasti or not.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman lands a nice shot to the body.
Zimmerman blocks a body shot from Pasti.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zimmerman manages to break the clinch.
Pasti moves out of range of the strikes.
Zimmerman throws a looping overhand right but Pasti ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Pasti as he connects with a hook.
Zimmerman swats away the attempt to clinch by Pasti.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zimmerman misses with a right hand
and Pasti counters with a left and a right that stings Zimmerman.
Zimmerman throws a good cross that connects.
A jab from Zimmerman misses.
Pasti tries to close the distance and clinch but Zimmerman swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Pasti steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Pasti lands a jab to the nose.
Zimmerman misses with a looping left.
Tembakan Pasti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pasti has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Zimmerman.
Pasti closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zimmerman avoids the elbow strike from Pasti, against the cage.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Zimmerman lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Zimmerman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pasti defending well as Zimmerman loads up on a big left hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Zimmerman misses the target.
Pasti throws the kick towards the body but Zimmerman avoids it.
Zimmerman ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pasti blocks a jab.
Zimmerman throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Pasti looks to throw the jab but Zimmerman is out of range.
Pasti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Zimmerman, pushing him back against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Pasti.
Pasti blocks a body shot from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman gets through Pasti's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Pasti misses with some punches.
Zimmerman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Pasti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Zimmerman blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pasti.
Zimmerman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zimmerman blocking some punches.
Zimmerman escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Pasti bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Pasti clinches up with Zimmerman and pushes him back against the cage.
Pasti goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pasti misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pasti misses with a hook to the ribs.
Pasti blocks an uppercut.
Pasti looking to stall.
Pasti takes a shot to the head.
Pasti has a couple of punches blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman tries to work over Pasti's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pasti lands a body punch.
Pasti lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasti throws a punch but it's blocked by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman blocks an elbow strike from Pasti.
Pasti swings wildly with an uppercut but Zimmerman uses good head movement to avoid it.
Zimmerman blocks an uppercut.
Pasti misses with the head strike.
Pasti lands an uppercut.
Pasti lands a nice elbow.
 It looks like Rowan Zimmerman has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Zimmerman.
Zimmerman blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pasti.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pasti misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zimmerman misses with some punches.
Pasti presses Zimmerman against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Zimmerman.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
Pasti creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zimmerman lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Pasti throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Zimmerman lands a body punch.
Pasti looks winded!
Pasti tries to land knees in the clinch but Zimmerman avoids the damage to the body.
Pasti throws an elbow that misses.
Zimmerman lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Zimmerman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pasti backwards.
Zimmerman lands a shot to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Zimmerman.
A shot in the inside from Zimmerman.
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 Rowan Zimmerman will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Rowan Zimmerman's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Zimmerman throws out a powerful jab.
Pasti tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Zimmerman manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Pasti stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Zimmerman.
Zimmerman waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pasti.
Zimmerman connects with a right that clearly hurt Pasti. He's backed up against the cage with nowhere to go as Zimmerman proceeds to tee off with vicious combinations till Pasti collapses and taps out under the pressure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rowan Zimmerman!
An out of breath Rowan Zimmerman thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Hillbilly Walker (ranked 1521 p4p, 826 weight class) and Tommy Chong Jr (ranked 195 p4p, 112 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hillbilly Walker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tommy Chong Jr!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Walker does no damage.
Walker steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Chong Jr.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chong Jr shoots for a takedown but Walker saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Walker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chong Jr tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Walker uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Walker jabs Chong Jr to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chong Jr showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Walker.
Chong Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Chong Jr ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Chong Jr.
Walker lands a jab to Chong Jr's midsection.
Chong Jr takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Walker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Walker. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Walker goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Chong Jr tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Walker defends well and Chong Jr ends up having to push Walker into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Chong Jr.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
Walker looks to land a right hand but Chong Jr moved out of range.
Walker defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Chong Jr.
Chong Jr shoots in for a double leg but Walker sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Walker cracks Chong Jr with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Walker lands a jab to Chong Jr's midsection.
Walker lands with a shot to the body.
Chong Jr swings for the body but Walker moves out of range.
Tommy Chong Jr seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Walker lands a jab to Chong Jr's midsection.
Walker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker scores with a hook.
Chong Jr shoots in for a takedown but Walker shows good takedown defense.
Walker was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Hillbilly Walker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chong Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Walker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Chong Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Chong Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Chong Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Walker does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chong Jr looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Walker preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Chong Jr trying to control from half guard but Walker is working away.
Walker is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Chong Jr's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Chong Jr's back!
Chong Jr trying to control the hands but Walker won't let him.
Good control from Walker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker scores with some strikes to the side of the head there. Good, points scoring shots.
Walker is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Walker continues to stall.
Chong Jr is really stuck here.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Walker controlling the positon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Chong Jr wants to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker has good solid back control here.
Chong Jr rolls, trying to escape but Walker keeps control of the position.
Chong Jr tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Walker looking to control and managing it successfully.
Chong Jr is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Walker avoids the attempt from Chong Jr to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hillbilly Walker dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Chong Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chong Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Walker is fending him off so far but Chong Jr persists. Nope, Walker circles away and we're back to standing.
Chong Jr fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Chong Jr.
Walker digs a good body shot into Chong Jr's ribs.
Walker lands a body shot.
Walker lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chong Jr at a distance.
Walker with a jab.
Chong Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chong Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Walker swivels and escapes.
Chong Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Walker to score with a decent uppercut.
Hillbilly Walker is winning the standup battle so far.
Horrible takedown attempt by Chong Jr or perhaps it was just good defense by Walker, which made it look bad.
Chong Jr moves into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr is trying to pull guard but Walker turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chong Jr's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Walker is looking to break free of the clinch but Chong Jr has double underhooks.
Walker tries to circle away but Chong Jr has him pinned against the cage.
Walker pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Walker has had enough of the clinch but Chong Jr keeps him there for the moment.
Walker wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Chong Jr has him pressed against the cage.
Chong Jr keeps control of Walker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Walker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Walker manages to break the clinch.
Chong Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Walker tries to sprawl out of it but Chong Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Walker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Walker throwing a counter right hand but Chong Jr manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr with a poor takedown
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Chong Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Walker scores with the left hand. Chong Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Chong Jr has his takedown stuffed
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Chong Jr with a lazy takedown attempt
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
A slow jab from Chong Jr misses its intended target.
Chong Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chong Jr scrambles back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chong Jr shoots and misses
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Chong Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Chong Jr shoots in and drives through. Walker sprawls well.
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a stiff right hand.
Chong Jr is breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr misses with a takedown
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Walker stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Walker wants it to stay on the feet.
Chong Jr has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Chong Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Walker slips a straight right by Chong Jr.
Walker appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Chong Jr misses with a looping right.
Chong Jr tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Walker scores with the left hand. Chong Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Walker lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Chong Jr looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker scores with a nice right hand.
Chong Jr misses with a left hand
and Walker counters with a nice body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A decent looking cross lands there for Walker.
Nice straight punches there by Walker. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Walker.
Walker scores with a jab to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Walker throws a series of strikes that have Chong Jr backpedaling.
Chong Jr shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Walker defends it nicely.
Walker looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Chong Jr has his takedown stuffed
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Walker scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Walker scores with the left hand. Chong Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Chong Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Walker.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Chong Jr misses with a takedown attempt
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
Chong Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chong Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hillbilly Walker dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Chong Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Walker sprawls well. He's pushed Chong Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Tommy Chong Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A big left from Chong Jr misses.
Chong Jr misses the body punch
and Chong Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker tests Chong Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Chong Jr shoots in looking for a takedown but Walker manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Chong Jr's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Chong Jr takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Walker scores with a hook to the body. Chong Jr takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Walker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Chong Jr misses with a takedown
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Hillbilly Walker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Chong Jr.
Chong Jr tries for a takedown but Walker circles away easily
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chong Jr takes a jab right on the kisser.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chong Jr throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Chong Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chong Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chong Jr walks into a left hand.
Walker with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Walker scores with a body shot.
Walker changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Walker.
Chong Jr shoots and misses
and Walker makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Chong Jr throws an off balance right hand
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Chong Jr has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Chong Jr there as he acknowledges the shot.
Chong Jr takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Chong Jr tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chong Jr throws an off balance right hand
and Chong Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Chong Jr misses with an uppercut
and Walker counters with a nice uppercut.
Chong Jr takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Chong Jr swings away with a body shot that misses
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Walker does it's job there.
Chong Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Walker counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Chong Jr thinking.
Chong Jr takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Walker pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chong Jr back to the cage. Walker follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Chong Jr doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Walker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Chong Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Chong Jr with a poor takedown
enabling Walker to counter with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Walker, as that shot connected.
Chong Jr gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Walker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Chong Jr throws a predictable looking body shot
and Chong Jr takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Walker connects with the punch.
Chong Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands with a nice body punch.
Chong Jr takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Chong Jr is rocked!
Chong Jr's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Walker connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chong Jr scrambles back to his feet.
Chong Jr is still on wobbly legs! Can Walker finish him?
A lazy left from Walker finds it's target.
Chong Jr throws a poor cross that misses
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Chong Jr fails with the takedown.
Chong Jr seems to have recovered his senses.
Walker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hillbilly Walker is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Walker. That snapped Chong Jr's head back.
Walker connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chong Jr's hands.
Walker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Chong Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
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!
Chong Jr misses with a right hand
and Walker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chong Jr misses with a left hand
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Walker lands a right hook to the body.
Walker connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Walker scores with a jab.
Chong Jr misses with an uppercut
letting Walker counter with a right hand.
Chong Jr walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Walker lands with a hook. Chong Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Chong Jr goes for a double leg but Walker avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Walker continues to drive forward.
Chong Jr takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Chong Jr fails with the takedown
and Walker connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Walker throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chong Jr throws a right hand that misses
and Walker counters with a straight right hand.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Chong Jr misses with a hook
and Walker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chong Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Chong Jr takes one to the chin there.
Walker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hillbilly Walker showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Walker, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 30:25
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 30:25
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hillbilly Walker!
An out of breath and clearly excited Hillbilly Walker thanked Uncle Rufus Clothing .Co for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Pogie (ranked 2777 p4p, 588 weight class) and Yoshiaki Noda (ranked 317 p4p, 76 weight class). Pogie comes into the arena with Nobody’s Angel blaring out of the sound system. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, George Pogie!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yoshiaki Noda!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Hogan, Skip Squint and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noda lands a jab.
It looks like George Pogie has been cut.
Pogie avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pogie ducks straight into an uppercut from Noda and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Pogie manages to regain guard straight away.
Pogie is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pogie has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Noda can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Noda really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Pogie. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Pogie is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Noda is aware though and is defending well.
Pogie pushes a forearm under Noda's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Noda is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Pogie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Leonard Norton (ranked 1116 p4p, 44 weight class) and Luke Ridley (ranked 122 p4p, 7 weight class). Ridley has chosen No Shelter/ Rage Against The Machine as his entrance music. Leonard Norton could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Luke Ridley's chin.
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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 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Leonard Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Ridley!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Summer Carpenter and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton stuns Ridley with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Norton misses.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ridley.
Ridley throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Ridley walks into a stiff left hand from Norton.
Ridley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norton.
Norton misses the body punch
and Ridley counters by moving into the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ridley.
Norton misses with a punch on the inside.
Ridley misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ridley tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ridley tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Ridley back against the cage.
Norton tries to circle away but Ridley has him pinned against the cage.
Norton misses with some punches.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ridley throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norton connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ridley momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Norton misses with a looping left.
Leonard Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ridley misses with a body punch
and Norton makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Ridley scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norton doesn't seem bothered though.
Norton fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ridley looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Ridley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norton manages to avoid it.
Ridley throws a jab but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Ridley.
Ridley throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Norton counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ridley rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Ridley has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ridley dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Norton throwing a counter right hand but Ridley manages to avoid it.
Ridley connects with a body shot that sends Norton's belly button to the back.
Luke Ridley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ridley uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Norton.
Norton takes a swing at Ridley's ribcage but misses.
Good standup being displayed there by Norton as he connects with a hook.
Norton scores with a jab to the head.
Ridley is rocked!
BOOM! Norton lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ridley. Ridley tries to recover but Norton is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ridley lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonard Norton!
An out of breath Leonard Norton thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Eduardo Chavez (ranked 1283 p4p, 151 weight class) and Jaylen Stout (ranked 99 p4p, 9 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eduardo Chavez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaylen Stout!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Winston Howard and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavez fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Stout is out of range.
Chavez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Stout looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Chavez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Stout throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
Chavez tries to counter by clinching up but Stout breaks away and moves out of range.
Stout lands a right hook to the body.
Chavez slips a jab from Stout.
Stout throws a hook but Chavez blocks it.
Stout slips a straight right by Chavez.
Stout steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Chavez.
Stout misses with an uppercut.
Chavez misses with a low kick.
Stout keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Stout throws a jab when Chavez was well out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavez lands a leg kick that knocks Stout off balance momentarily.
Chavez rushes Stout and presses him up against the cage.
Stout pulls guard.
Stout looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Chavez landing some decent shots from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chavez got a little sloppy there for a moment and Stout has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Chavez has managed to get both his arms back between Stout's legs - danger averted.
Stout working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Chavez doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Chavez manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Stout is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Chavez pushes down on Stout's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chavez throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Chavez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Stout gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavez won't allow Stout to sweep him here.
Chavez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stout is keeping the position for now.
Chavez throwing strikes from guard but Stout blocks nicely.
Chavez postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Stout is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Chavez frees his head nicely. Oh but Stout has switched to an armbar! Chavez is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Jaylen Stout!
Jaylen Stout 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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