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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karol Dziuda (ranked 3968 p4p, 3948 weight class) and Jackie Chen (ranked 411 p4p, 408 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Good wrestling
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Karol Dziuda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jackie Chen!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dziuda on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Chen connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Chen scores with a sloppy right hand. Dziuda should have avoided that one.
Chen thuds his right hand into Dziuda's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Dziuda tries to move into range but Chen moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chen fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dziuda on the side of the head.
Chen dips to his left and cracks Dziuda with an uppercut!
Chen bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dziuda.
Chen scores with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dziuda walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Chen is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dziuda moves into the clinch successfully.
Dziuda pushes Chen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dziuda has a couple of punches blocked by Chen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dziuda.
Chen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Chen throws a punch but it's blocked by Dziuda.
Chen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Dziuda - that landed with a thud.
Chen looks winded!
Dziuda lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Dziuda.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dziuda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
 It looks like Jackie Chen has been cut.
Dziuda lands an uppercut.
Dziuda is working Chen over against the cage.
A short uppercut from Dziuda.
Dziuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dziuda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dziuda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dziuda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dziuda lands with a left to the head.
Dziuda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chen backwards.
Dziuda scores with a hook to the body.
A short uppercut from Dziuda.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dziuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Dziuda lands a nice shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Dziuda - that landed with a thud.
Dziuda lands a body shot.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dziuda.
Dziuda scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That has opened up Jackie Chen's cut even more.
Dziuda lands a left hand.
Dziuda scores with a nice hook to the head.
A left hand lands to the body for Dziuda.
Dziuda scores with a shot to the side of Chen's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dziuda lands with a right to the head.
Dziuda lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Dziuda as the two fighters clinch.
Dziuda lands an uppercut.
Dziuda lands a body shot.
Dziuda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chens head.
A short right from Dziuda.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dziuda.
Dziuda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dziuda lands with a left to the head.
The cut above Jackie Chen's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
A right handed body shot lands from Dziuda.
Dziuda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chen.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dziuda.
 Chen is rocked!
Dziuda presses Chen against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chen is still on wobbly legs! Can Dziuda finish him?
Dziuda lands a big right hand that drops Chen! The killer instinct kicks in and Dziuda finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Dziuda!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Karol Dziuda!
An out of breath Karol Dziuda 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andy Fury (ranked 3311 p4p, 25668 weight class) and Cassius Maynard (ranked 383 p4p, 516 weight class). The key to victory for Andy Fury has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Andy Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cassius Maynard!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Maynard looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Fury moves into the clinch.
Maynard can't get the takedown.
Fury is leaning against Maynard and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fury changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Maynard fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Maynard fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Andy Fury has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cassius Maynard.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown. Fury tries to sprawl out of it but Maynard keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fury manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fury sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fury keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Maynard shoots in and drives through. Fury sprawls well.
Fury tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Maynard manages to circle out of the way.
Fury fails to land the takedown.
Maynard darts in looking for a takedown but Fury gets double underhooks and turns Maynard into the cage.
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fury manages to break the clinch.
Maynard shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Fury pinned against the cage. Fury gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Maynard shoots in looking for a takedown but Fury manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Maynard's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fury closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Maynard's guard.
Fury trying to control but Maynard is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fury has passed into half guard!
Fury moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Maynard.
Maynard is not content to let Fury control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury tries to move into full mount but can't pass Maynard's legs.
Fury wants to stand but Maynard has his arm trapped.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maynard is looking for a sweep.
Maynard keeps trying to improve his position.
Maynard is still trying to improve position.
Fury trying to control the position but Maynard is working away.
Fury gets to mount! Maynard was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Maynard is working to get back to half guard.
Fury trying to control but Maynard is having none of it.
Maynard really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fury. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Maynard can't escape the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Maynard can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Maynard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Maynard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Fury missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Fury is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Maynard doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Fury.
Maynard looking for submissions off his back.
Fury trying to control from half guard but Maynard is working away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fury dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Maynard looks for a takedown but Fury sprawls well.
Fury closes the distance and clinches.
Fury manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Maynard throws a strike but Fury rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Maynard preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Maynard has momentary wrist control but Fury slips an elbow through the middle.
Maynard looking for subs off his back but Fury has passed one foot through into half guard.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Maynard with the active half guard here but Fury passes nicely into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Maynard looking for a sweep but Fury has passed into full mount! Oh no!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maynard really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Fury working for a submission but Maynard is keeping him at bay.
Maynard is wriggling around trying to escape.
Andy Fury overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Maynard looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
Fury is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Maynard is defending well though. Fury let's go of the attempt for now.
Maynard tries to escape the position.
Fury missing with punches from the back.
Fury tries to get the hooks in deep but Maynard pushed the leg off.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to roll but Fury sticks to his back.
Fury working for a choke but Maynard is defending well.
Maynard staying busy and making it hard for Fury to control.
Maynard tries to roll but Fury sticks to his back.
Maynard staying busy and making it hard for Fury to control.
Maynard is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Maynard tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Maynard blocking the ground and pound.
Maynard tries to reverse the position but Fury maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poor strikes thrown by Fury there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Maynard is in all sorts of trouble here.
Fury throwing strikes here but Maynard is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Maynard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Fury tries to control but Maynard wriggling away.
Fury lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Fury is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Maynard can do to turn this around?
Fury tries to control but Maynard wriggling away.
Maynard is trying desperately to improve position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Maynard tries to improve his position but instead Fury has taken his back!
Fury tightening his grip on Maynard, looking for the choke.
Maynard tries to roll but Fury sticks to his back.
Fury is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Maynard has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Maynard turns into Fury and is now in his guard.
Maynard is working Fury over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Maynard manages to get himself to full guard.
Fury has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Maynard is proving hard to escape from.
Maynard keeping moving, preventing Fury from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Andy Fury dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fury scores with a one two! Maynard had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Fury moves into range and clinches up with Maynard.
Maynard drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fury's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Maynard stuffs the takedown attempt from Fury. Fury gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Maynard gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
Fury tries for a takedown but Maynard manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Andy Fury. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury is looking for a takedown.
Maynard has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Fury avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Fury gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Maynard.
Maynard is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fury breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fury darts in looking for a takedown but Maynard gets double underhooks and turns Fury into the cage.
Maynard is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Fury is defending well.
Maynard changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fury fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fury gets in close and instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury successfully pulls guard.
Maynard prevents Fury from getting back to his feet.
Maynard throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Maynard throws an elbow that misses. Fury uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Maynard's guard. Nice move by Fury!
Maynard is looking for a triangle but Fury pushes his legs off easily.
Maynard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Fury is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Maynard.
Maynard manages to get back to half guard.
Maynard looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Fury thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Maynard's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury wants to lay and pray for a moment but Maynard keeps working.
Maynard looking for subs from the bottom but Fury mounts him!
Fury is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maynard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maynard shrugs it off.
Maynard is trying to escape the mount.
Fury is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Maynard to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Maynard shrugs it off.
Fury trying to control but Maynard is having none of it.
Fury is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Maynard is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Maynard tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fury can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Maynard is looking to escape.
Fury manages to capitalize on a mistake by Maynard to take his back!
Maynard is trying to break free.
Maynard prevents Fury from getting a body triangle.
Maynard rolls, trying to escape but Fury keeps control of the position.
Fury wants to control but Maynard is keeping busy.
Maynard is in bad spot here.
Maynard covering up well under a series of strikes from Fury.
Maynard has hold of Fury's leg, trying to break free but it's let Fury lock up a rear naked choke! This could be big trouble! Maynard is turning an unusual color here� he's out! Fury throws him to one side and jumps onto the cage to celebrate with his fans.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Andy Fury!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Mika Jattner (ranked 3606 p4p, 4006 weight class) and Crystian Bonner (ranked 368 p4p, 397 weight class). Crystian Bonner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mika Jattner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Crystian Bonner!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bonner bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jattner tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bonner wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jattner is not content to let Bonner control the position.
Bonner working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Jattner is not content to let Bonner control the position.
Jattner is trying to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jattner misses with a strike from the bottom.
Jattner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Jattner tries to get out of the position.
Jattner gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner trying to control from Jattner's half guard. Jattner has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Bonner wants to control from the top but Jattner keeps moving.
Bonner is looking to work some ground and pound but Jattner has wrist control.
Jattner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Jattner avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jattner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Bonner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bonner darts in trying to clinch
and Jattner counters with a three punch combo that has Bonner backing up. Bonner nods at Jattner to acknowledge the strikes.
Jattner fails with the takedown.
Jattner is breathing heavily.
Bonner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jattner drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bonner pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jattner steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Bonner. That one must have hurt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jattner darts in trying to clinch
and Bonner counters with a stiff right hand.
Bonner misses with a takedown attempt - Jattner sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bonner looks for a takedown but Jattner sprawls well.
Bonner scores with a takedown into Jattner's guard.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jattner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner trying to stand up but can't free himself from Jattner's guard.
Bonner throwing strikes from guard but Jattner blocks nicely.
Bonner trying to control but Jattner is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bonner controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Crystian Bonner dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bonner throws a head kick but Jattner moves out of range.
Bonner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Jattner swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bonner misses with a takedown
and Jattner counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Jattner.
Jattner is trying to pull guard but Bonner has him pressed against the cage.
Bonner has Jattner pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Bonner pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Jattner tumbling to the mat - Bonner dives into Jattner's guard.
Jattner throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jattner is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jattner controlling the position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonner drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Jattner dives on top into guard.
Bonner is trying to keep Jattner in close.
Bonner looking for a sweep. Not yet Bonner, not yet.
Bonner trying to keep a closed guard but Jattner is proving a slippery customer.
Jattner lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jattner throwing strikes from guard but Bonner blocks nicely.
Crystian Bonner has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bonner is trying to keep Jattner in close.
Bonner might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jattner haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jattner slaps away a takedown attempt from Bonner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jattner rushes Bonner and presses him up against the cage.
Jattner keeps control of Bonner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bonner is trying to break the clinch but Jattner is controlling him.
Bonner wants to break free but Jattner has control.
Jattner managing to block the knees to the body from Bonner.
Jattner drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jattner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bonner to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mika Jattner. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A short left from Jattner.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonner is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Bonner gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Bonner controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Bonner has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Jattner is proving hard to escape from.
Jattner wants to stand up but Bonner is controlling him.
Bonner trying to control the position from guard on top but Jattner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Mika Jattner will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonner tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jattner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bonner somewhat.
Bonner fails with a takedown attempt.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bonner.
Mika Jattner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Crystian Bonner.
Left hook, right uppercut from Bonner.
 It looks like Mika Jattner has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bonner gets a takedown into half guard.
 Jattner is rocked!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bonner seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Oh Jattner is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bonner connects with a nice short shot to Jattner's temple.
Nice strikes from Bonner there.
Bonner is controlling the pace.
Bonner lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Jattner! More strikes land and this one is all over! Bonner jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Crystian Bonner!
A very excited looking Crystian Bonner rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tomy Star (ranked 3339 p4p, 3921 weight class) and Alexander Tampolla (ranked 216 p4p, 251 weight class). Tomy Star looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Tomy Star!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Tampolla!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Horrible takedown attempt by Star or perhaps it was just good defense by Tampolla, which made it look bad.
Tampolla fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Star is out of range.
Star half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Tampolla lands a jab.
Tampolla scores with a jab.
Alexander Tampolla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Star on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tampolla. Tampolla obviously looking to wear him down.
Tampolla misses with a double jab.
Star tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tampolla defends well and Star ends up having to push Tampolla into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tampolla manages to break the clinch.
Star takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Tampolla tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Star manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Star shoots in and bounces Tampolla off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Star passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Star is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampolla trying his best to control but Star has mounted him.
Tampolla tries to hold on but Star postures up.
Tampolla is trying to avoid being dragged into an even worse position than he's already in but Star is staying active.
Tampolla is in all sorts of trouble here.
Star is working for a guillotine from mount but Tampolla frees his head quite easily.
Star has hold of Tampolla's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Tampolla manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Tampolla is surviving well by controlling Star's body position as best he can.
Tampolla really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Star. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Star trying to control but Tampolla is having none of it.
Tampolla really wants to buck Star off and get back to his feet.
Tampolla is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Tampolla is trying desperately to improve position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Tampolla can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Tampolla is hanging on here. He's in a desperate position.
Tampolla wants to hold on but Star pushes him away.
Tampolla is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Tampolla is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Star is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Tampolla has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Tampolla!
Star throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tampolla must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Tampolla postures up and lands a big shot to Star's brow.
Tampolla stays in close to Star's body and controls the position.
Star keeping full guard, as Tampolla tries to pass.
Star controls Tampolla momentarily but Tampolla frees himself.
Tampolla is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tampolla is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Tampolla postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alexander Tampolla will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Tampolla pushes Star up against the cage in a clinch.
Tampolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tampolla tries to clinch up.
Tampolla throws a head kick but Star moves out of range.
It looked like Star was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Tampolla dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tampolla lands a really nice looking cross but Star seems unphased.
Tampolla gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tampolla wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Star has him pressed against the cage.
Tampolla has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Tampolla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Star tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tampolla lands a jab to the head.
Tampolla lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Tampolla tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tampolla jabs Star to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampolla misses with a body kick.
Tampolla is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Star misses with a takedown attempt - Tampolla sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Star fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Tampolla sprawls well initially but Star persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tampolla is trying to stand back up but Star is controlling him
Star is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Tampolla wants to get back to his feet.
Tampolla is trying to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Star stops Tampolla from getting back to his feet.
Tomy Star overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Tampolla is looking to improve his position.
Star stops Tampolla from getting back to his feet.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tampolla forces Star back against the cage and clinches.
Tampolla lands a nice elbow.
Tampolla pressing his opponent against the cage.
Star is working for takedown but Tampolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
Star is working for takedown but Tampolla is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomy Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Star is trying to pull guard but Tampolla turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tampolla's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Star misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Tampolla scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Star doesn't seem bothered though.
Tampolla has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tampolla instigates a clinch.
Tampolla breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Star takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tampolla connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Star fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Star 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla rushes Star and presses him up against the cage.
Tampolla stalling in the clinch.
Tampolla is trying to break the clinch but Star is controlling him.
Star goes for a takedown attempt but Tampolla pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Tampolla takes the fight into the clinch.
Star prevents a body shot from Tampolla.
Tampolla pushes off an throws an elbow but Star leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tampolla breaks from the clinch.
Tampolla pushes Star up against the cage in a clinch.
Tampolla manages to break the clinch.
Star gets tackled into the cage by Tampolla. Tampolla maintains the clinch.
Star is trying to pull guard but Tampolla turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alexander Tampolla showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Star's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Tampolla stuffs the takedown attempt from Star. Star gets slowly back to his feet.
Star has a takedown stuffed.
Tampolla throws a nice looking combination but Star bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Tampolla doesn't manage to clinch there - Star circles away.
Tampolla cracks Star with a right hand to the side of the head.
Tampolla connects with a good right hand that stumbles Star. Star circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Star takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Tampolla scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Alexander Tampolla seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Star looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tomy Star. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tampolla feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tampolla landing some decent shots from guard.
Star might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Star keeping moving, preventing Tampolla from controlling successfully.
Tampolla stands and throws Star's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tampolla lands an elbow.
Star is looking for a sweep.
Star wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Tampolla is putting a hurting on Star here, landing some big shots from side control.
Star is rocked!
Star is looking to regain half guard here but Tampolla keeps moving and retains side control.
Oh Star is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tampolla trying to control the position but Star is working away.
Tampolla scoring with punches and elbows.
Tampolla is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tampolla cracks Star with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tampolla working the head and body with strikes.
Tampolla is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Star is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tampolla cracks Star with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Tampolla lands a strong strike to the head of Star. That's dazed him! Tampolla looking to finish here. Star is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Tampolla lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexander Tampolla!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Yakko (ranked 3292 p4p, 3943 weight class) and Frenk Casteel (ranked 215 p4p, 252 weight class). Yakko comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom Boom. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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145
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andre Yakko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frenk Casteel!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yakko throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Casteel.
Casteel has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakko looking to throw knees to the head but Casteel is blocking nicely.
Casteel works on Yakko's body with a couple of short punches.
Casteel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakko backwards.
Casteel digs a right hand into Yakko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Yakko's gas tank.
Yakko is breathing heavily.
Casteel tries to throw a body punch but Yakko avoids it by throwing Casteel back against the cage.
Casteel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Yakko misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've been told by Yakko's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Casteel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yakko. Yakko circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
It looks like Andre Yakko has been cut.
A shot to the liver by Casteel. Beautiful body shot.
Yakko takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Oooooh!!! Casteel has knocked Yakko down with a huge combo! Casteel steps away and waves a wobbly Yakko back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Yakko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
and Casteel counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Yakko! He's just covering up as Casteel starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frenk Casteel!
After winning the bout, Frenk Casteel thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Andre Yakko stepped up to the mic, saying 'Alhar Akbar my Fans'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Milan Kerkermann (ranked 3885 p4p, 3240 weight class) and Drew Bones (ranked 391 p4p, 336 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Milan Kerkermann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Drew Bones!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kerkermann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Bones circles away.
Bones steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Kerkermann.
Bones clinches with his opponent.
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Kerkermann pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bones is keeping the position for now.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bones can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kerkermann postures up in Bones's guard and throws a big left but Bones blocks it.
Bones managing to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerkermann wants to control from the top but Bones keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerkermann tries to free his leg and advance position but Bones is retaining full guard.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kerkermann advances position into side control!
Bones is pushing Kerkermann's head away, looking to escape. Kerkermann manages to hold on to the position though.
Kerkermann tries to score with some ground and pound. Bones controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
You can see the frustration on Bones's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerkermann is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bones has escaped the position, nice work there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Kerkermann is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Bones is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Bones tries to control but end up mounted... ooooh, that's bad.
Bones regains half guard.
Bones tries to roll over but Kerkermann keeps him under control.
Kerkermann stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kerkermann missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Bones won't allow Kerkermann to pass to mount.
Bones trying to hold on to Kerkermann's head to control him but Kerkermann postures up.
Bones 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.
Kerkermann seems to be working for a kimura but Bones defends the submission attempt.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A head kick misses from Bones.
Kerkermann slips a jab and a cross from Bones.
Kerkermann tries to counter with a takedown but Bones is quick to defend against it.
Bones has managed to clinch.
Kerkermann tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Bones smiles and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bones dives in and scores a takedown into Kerkermann's guard.
Bones trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Bones trying to control the position from guard on top but Kerkermann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kerkermann working for a triangle but Bones defends it easily.
Kerkermann bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bones's guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drew Bones will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kerkermann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bones tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Kerkermann defends well and Bones ends up having to push Kerkermann into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Kerkermann shoots and misses
and Bones counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Bones shoots in for a takedown but Kerkermann shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kerkermann changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kerkermann bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Bones's head backwards.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bones leaning against his opponent.
Kerkermann is looking for a takedown.
Bones slows down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bones pulls guard successfully.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann passes easily into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well.
Bones actively working from the bottom here.
Kerkermann controlling the action here.
Bones wants to improve his position but Kerkermann is controlling well.
Bones wants to control but Kerkermann is keeping busy.
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.
Bones looking for submissions off his back.
Bones is trying to stand back up but Kerkermann is controlling him
Bones is looking to control Kerkermann's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bones avoid being mounted?
Kerkermann throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kerkermann wants to take a breather but Bones is having none of it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but Bones shows good takedown defense.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Kerkermann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones misses with a takedown attempt - Kerkermann sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Bones tries for a takedown but Kerkermann sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Kerkermann throws a right hand that Bones ducks under and follows up with a left that Bones also avoids with ease.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bones.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones wants to counter with a clinch but Kerkermann pushes him away.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Bones but Bones pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bones throws a right hand that Kerkermann ducks under and follows up with a left that Kerkermann also avoids with ease.
Kerkermann walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bones moves into range and clinches up with Kerkermann.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Bones.
Bones tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Kerkermann just stands there and leans against the cage.
Bones slows down the pace here.
Bones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A telegraphed right hand from Kerkermann misses the target.
Milan Kerkermann is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kerkermann shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bones closes the distance and clinches up with Kerkermann, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes Kerkermann against the cage but Kerkermann circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Bones dives in for a single leg takedown but Kerkermann sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kerkermann avoids a punch combination nicely.
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!
Bones sizes up Kerkermann with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drew Bones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Kerkermann dives in and grabs Bones's left leg, looking for a takedown. Bones pushes down on Kerkermann's head and hops out.
Bones shoots in and drives through. Kerkermann sprawls well.
Bones takes one to the side of the head.
Bones throws a head kick that misses.
Kerkermann throws a series of punches but Bones moves out of range.
Bones with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Kerkermann to counter with a crisp jab.
Kerkermann scores with a three punch combo!
Bones closes the distance and clinches.
Bones tries a knee to the head but Kerkermann blocks it.
Bones looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bones manages to pull guard.
Bones is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerkermann is staying active underneath Bones, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kerkermann is looking for a sweep. Bones is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bones is looking to stall here but Kerkermann recovers full guard.
Bones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Kerkermann lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bones trying to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerkermann not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bones throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kerkermann uses it to pass to side control.
Bones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kerkermann. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kerkermann working the ground and pound but Bones is defending the strikes.
Bones tries to improve position but can't.
Kerkermann trying to control the position but Bones is working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bones tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kerkermann has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Kerkermann misses with a two punch combination.
Bones shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kerkermann as he jumps to the side.
Milan Kerkermann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Drew Bones.
Bones throws a nice looking combination but Kerkermann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kerkermann paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bones tries to close the distance and clinch but Kerkermann swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerkermann tries to keep at a distance but Bones has taken the fight into the clinch.
Kerkermann is trying to pull guard but Bones has him pressed against the cage.
Bones has Kerkermann pressed against the cage, preventing Kerkermann from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Kerkermann is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Kerkermann is pressed up against the cage. Bones has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kerkermann down to the mat. Kerkermann avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bones throws a sloppy head kick and Kerkermann moves out of range easily.
Bones stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Bones wants it to stay on the feet.
Bones rushes Kerkermann and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bones can't get the takedown.
Bones just leaning against Kerkermann, taking a breather.
Milan Kerkermann has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drew Bones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kerkermann throws a punch but it's blocked by Bones.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Milan Kerkermann.
I think Bones 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 Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:29
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Drew Bones!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Mccall (ranked 4205 p4p, 2988 weight class) and Johnny Shelbey (ranked 436 p4p, 356 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deacon Mccall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Johnny Shelbey!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shelbey lands with a hook. Mccall tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mccall tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shelbey paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Nice uppercut there from Shelbey.
Shelbey slaps away a takedown attempt from Mccall, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Shelbey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Shelbey displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mccall.
Mccall blocks a leg kick.
Shelbey connects with a nice looking jab.
Mccall shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shelbey defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Deacon Mccall. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shelbey lands a left and a right that send Mccall crashing to the mat, dazed. Shelbey thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Mccall is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shelbey fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Mccall to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Mccall looks to clinch but Shelbey throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Mccall taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Johnny Shelbey!
During a confident post fight interview, Johnny Shelbey thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mikey Musumeci (ranked 2924 p4p, 3226 weight class) and Deniz Karrahhan (ranked 239 p4p, 260 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mikey Musumeci!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Deniz Karrahhan!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Daniel Franklin and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Musumeci has a takedown stuffed.
Musumeci feints and as Karrahhan raises his hands in defense, Musumeci changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Karrahhan wants to get back to his feet but Musumeci passes into half guard.
Karrahhan really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Musumeci. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Karrahhan won't allow Musumeci to pass to mount.
Musumeci trying to control the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci is working for a kimura but Karrahhan is defending it quite comfortably.
Karrahhan won't allow Musumeci to pass to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Karrahhan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Musumeci is trying to control the action in half guard but Karrahhan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Karrahhan wants to get back to full guard.
Musumeci wants to pass to mount but Karrahhan is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Musumeci wants to lay and pray for a moment but Karrahhan keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Musumeci works his foot free and advances to mount.
Musumeci tries to control but Karrahhan wriggling away.
Musumeci is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Karrahhan is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Karrahhan is looking to get to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Karrahhan looks winded!
Karrahhan tries to hold on but Musumeci pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Karrahhan can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Musumeci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karrahhan is looking to escape.
Musumeci working for a submission but Karrahhan is keeping him at bay.
Musumeci working for a submission but Karrahhan is keeping him at bay.
Karrahhan tries to reverse the position but Musumeci maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Karrahhan manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Musumeci goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Karrahhan has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Musumeci but great work by Karrahhan.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Musumeci is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Musumeci manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Karrahhan is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Musumeci dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Musumeci closes the distance and clinches up with Karrahhan, looking for a takedown. Musumeci pushes Karrahhan against the cage but Karrahhan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Karrahhan rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Musumeci moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Musumeci closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Musumeci is pressing down on Karrahhan's thigh, looking to free his foot. Karrahhan is holding on for now.
Karrahhan looking for submissions off his back.
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Karrahhan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci works his way into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Karrahhan is breathing heavily.
Musumeci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Musumeci is looking to take a break and control but Karrahhan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Musumeci is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Mikey Musumeci overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Musumeci trying to control the position but Karrahhan is working away.
Musumeci advances nicely into full mount.
Musumeci can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Karrahhan is looking to escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci looking to control and managing it successfully.
Karrahhan is looking to get to half guard.
Musumeci tries to control but Karrahhan wriggling away.
Musumeci looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Musumeci looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Musumeci takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Musumeci looking to control but Karrahhan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Karrahhan is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikey Musumeci dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Karrahhan stuffs the takedown attempt from Musumeci. Musumeci gets slowly back to his feet.
Musumeci shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Karrahhan as he jumps to the side.
Nice takedown defense from Karrahhan. No joy for Musumeci on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Mikey Musumeci. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Karrahhan throws a sloppy head kick and Musumeci moves out of range easily.
Musumeci attempts a counter takedown but Karrahhan avoids it well and moves away.
Karrahhan walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Musumeci checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Musumeci fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Musumeci changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Karrahhan tries to avoid it but Musumeci manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Karrahhan to the ground. Karrahhan escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Karrahhan misses with a few strikes there.
Karrahhan takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Musumeci shoots for a double leg takedown but Karrahhan sprawls well. He's pushed Musumeci's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Karrahhan throws a wild body kick that Musumeci sees coming a mile off.
Musumeci feinted with a counter takedown.
Karrahhan misses with a leg kick.
Musumeci looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Musumeci will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Karrahhan is looking to chop away at Musumeci's legs.
Karrahhan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Musumeci looks for a takedown but Karrahhan sprawls well.
Mikey Musumeci is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Musumeci takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Musumeci.
Karrahhan unleashes a big counter combination but Musumeci bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Musumeci avoids the head kick by Karrahhan.
Karrahhan stuffs the takedown.
Karrahhan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Musumeci throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Karrahhan's waist but Karrahhan gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Musumeci off to one side.
Nice takedown defense from Karrahhan. No joy for Musumeci on that attempt.
Nice sprawl there from Karrahhan as Musumeci shoots in.
Karrahhan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Karrahhan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Musumeci changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Karrahhan slaps away a takedown attempt from Musumeci, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Musumeci drives through with a takedown into Karrahhan's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Musumeci stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Karrahhan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Musumeci won't allow Karrahhan to sweep him here.
Musumeci not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Musumeci works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Musumeci is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Musumeci is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Karrahhan is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mikey Musumeci!
The defeated Deniz Karrahhan had this to say: 'Thank you my fans, im comming back for the kill'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rickety Cricket (ranked 2725 p4p, 3163 weight class) and Danny Dirk (ranked 296 p4p, 333 weight class). Danny Dirk is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Rickety Cricket!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Danny Dirk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cricket moves out of range of the body kick.
Cricket has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Cricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk trying to control the position but instead, Cricket has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirk into the cage.
A bit of stalling here from Dirk.
Cricket misses with a body punch.
Cricket misses with the head strike.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dirk's elbow.
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket moves into the clinch.
Cricket lands a shot to the body.
Still in the clinch, Cricket scores with a nice short uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cricket lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dirk content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Cricket goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Cricket throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dirks head.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dirk is trying to force a seperation but Cricket has the dominant position.
Cricket tries to throw a body punch but Dirk avoids it by throwing Cricket back against the cage.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket can't find room to land a body shot as Dirk controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Dirk lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cricket backwards.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cricket softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dirk lands with a right to the head.
Dirk is trying to stall.
Cricket digs a right hand into Dirk's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Dirk's gas tank.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
Dirk is trying to break the clinch but Cricket is controlling him.
A short left from Cricket.
Cricket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dirk looks winded!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Dirk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cricket works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cricket lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dirk backwards.
Dirk wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cricket has him pressed against the cage.
Dirk tries to circle away but Cricket has him pinned against the cage.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
A short right from Cricket on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cricket lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk is trying to maintain a safe position but Cricket gets an underhook and turns Dirk into the cage.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Dirk tries to break free but Cricket pushes him back against the cage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
A short right from Cricket.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Cricket as Dirk tries to tie him up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk takes a shot to the head.
A short uppercut from Cricket.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Cricket clinches.
Dirk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cricket lands with a light punch inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Rickety Cricket has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Dirk misses with an elbow strike.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dirk lands an elbow that stopped Cricket in his tracks for a moment.
Dirk looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket lands a nice uppercut.
Dirk working hard to break the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket misses with a punch to the body.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk throws a punch but it's blocked by Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dirk blocking some punches.
A short left from Cricket.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cricket.
Cricket tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Cricket blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk wants to break the clinch but can't.
Dirk is looking to break free of the clinch but Cricket has double underhooks.
Dirk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket is working Dirk over against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cricket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Cricket is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dirk can do to turn this around?
Dirk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
A shot in the inside from Cricket.
Dirk pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Cricket throws a punch but it's blocked by Dirk.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dirk gets in close and instigates a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Dirk blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket misses with some punches.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Dirk blocks a body shot from Cricket.
Cricket scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dirk blocking some punches.
Cricket misses with a punch on the inside.
Cricket scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Dirk blocks an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket scores with a nice hook to the head.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Cricket misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Dirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cricket throws a head punch that misses.
Cricket misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickety Cricket dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Dirk keeps the fight on the outside.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dirk unleashes a big counter combination but Cricket bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rickety Cricket seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch but Dirk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cricket fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cricket wants to clinch.
Cricket tries to clinch but Dirk is having none of it.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dirk is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dirk misses with a head kick.
Cricket tries to clinch but Dirk moves out of range.
Cricket closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short uppercut from Dirk.
Dirk looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Cricket.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Dirk looking to stall.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cricket swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dirk.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cricket.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket instigates a clinch.
Cricket lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Dirk's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Cricket swings wildly with an uppercut but Dirk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cricket makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Dirk blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cricket misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket moves to clinch but Dirk breaks away
letting Dirk counter with a right hand.
Cricket takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dirk lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Cricket moves into the clinch successfully.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Dirk breaks from the clinch.
Cricket has Dirk up against the cage in a clinch.
Dirk looking to stall.
Dirk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dirk blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cricket fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dirk trying to control the position but instead, Cricket has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dirk into the cage.
Cricket tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk tries to break free but Cricket pushes him back against the cage.
Dirk's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Cricket avoids the elbow strike from Dirk, against the cage.
Cricket has a couple of punches blocked by Dirk.
Dirk lands a right hand.
A head punch on the inside from Cricket fails to land.
Dirk misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cricket lands with a right to the head.
Dirk escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Danny Dirk has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cricket tries to clinch up.
Cricket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket looks to clinch
and Dirk cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Cricket forces Dirk back against the cage and clinches.
Cricket working aggressively here.
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
Dirk clinches up against the cage.
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!
Dirk manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Dirk.
Cricket is looking to clinch.
Cricket tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dirk swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dirk throws a body kick that misses.
Cricket tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dirk manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Cricket fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cricket tries to clinch up but Dirk circles away and keeps his distance.
Dirk fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cricket manages to avoid it.
Rickety Cricket is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cricket tries to clinch there but Dirk circles away.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Danny Dirk.
I think Cricket has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:26
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 30:26
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickety Cricket!
Danny Dirk was interviewed post fight and said 'I WANT A REMATCH!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Shavkat Buckley (ranked 2582 p4p, 3229 weight class) and Colt Ho (ranked 310 p4p, 381 weight class). Shavkat Buckley could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Colt Ho's chin.
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170
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170
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Excellent MT
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Shavkat Buckley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Colt Ho!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab from Buckley.
Colt Ho seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ho fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Buckley, pushing him back against the cage.
Ho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Ho working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Ho.
Ho has Buckley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buckley tumbling to the mat - Ho dives into Buckley's guard.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet.
Ho tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho wants to stand and escape but instead Buckley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Buckley wants to control from the top but Ho keeps moving.
Buckley is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
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.
Ho is looking to stand up but Buckley isn't so interested in that idea.
Buckley has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Ho keeping moving, preventing Buckley from controlling successfully.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Ho pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Buckley blocks a body shot from Ho.
Ho keeps control of Buckley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Buckley jumps into guard, dragging Ho to the mat.
Ho looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Buckley is looking to stand up but Ho isn't so interested in that idea.
Ho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Buckley. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Ho wanted to stand there but Buckley had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Ho dives into side control.
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Ho is dominant here and he's now got Buckley's back!
Buckley is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Buckley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Ho is looking to get the fight back to the feet.
Buckley is trying to get back to his feet but Ho has full control of the position and if anything, Buckley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ho gets back to his feet. Buckley is certainly not going to complain about that decision.
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho gets a clinch.
Buckley is fighting off a takedown attempt but Ho is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Buckley to the mat. Buckley regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ho wants to stand and escape but instead Buckley has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho keeping moving, preventing Buckley from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Ho dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Ho swinging wildly here.
Buckley misses with a two punch combination.
Ho will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Buckley rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ho moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Ho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Buckley listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ho moves into the clinch.
Buckley trying to stall but Ho improves his position.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Ho holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ho uses from the top position.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Ho is looking to stand up but Buckley won't let him.
Buckley wants to stand up but Ho is controlling him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Ho tries to stand but Buckley is controlling from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Buckley missing with a left hand there. Ho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body.
Ho clinches up with Buckley and pushes him back against the cage.
Ho cracks Buckley with a nice body shot.
Ho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ho lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ho has hold of one of Buckley's legs. Buckley is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Buckley scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ho pushes Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Ho lands a shoulder strike.
Buckley tries to pull guard but Ho holds him up against the cage and eventually Buckley drops back down to his feet.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Buckley has had enough of the clinch but Ho keeps him there for the moment.
Buckley fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ho is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Buckley can't fight it off and eventually Ho manages to take the fight to the floor. Buckley looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Ho wants to stand but Buckley is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ho is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Buckley has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Ho has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Ho has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ho gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Buckley regains guard.
Ho has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Buckley is proving hard to escape from.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Buckley has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ho is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Buckley fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Ho tries to work over Buckley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ho lands a shot to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ho.
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!
Ho cracks Buckley with a nice body shot.
Ho blocks a body shot from Buckley.
Ho has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Buckley is trying to keep an underhook but Ho manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Ho wants to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Ho 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!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Buckley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Ho misses with a wild combination.
Buckley fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ho manages to avoid it.
Ho closes the distance and pushes Buckley back into the cage.
Buckley stalling in the clinch but Ho improves position.
Ho has Buckley pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ho pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Buckley tumbling to the mat - Ho dives into Buckley's guard.
Buckley wants to stand and escape but Ho is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Buckley trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ho would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ho uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Buckley.
It seemed like Ho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
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.
Ho moves into the clinch.
Ho misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ho scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Buckley.
Buckley blocks an uppercut.
Buckley pulls Ho into guard.
Ho prevents Buckley from getting back to his feet.
Ho decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Buckley loads up on a big right hand but Ho slips the punch.
A jab from Buckley misses.
Buckley swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckley moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Ho clinches.
Buckley fails to pull guard.
Ho lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ho turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Ho decides to stand back up. Ho steps back and let's Buckley get back to his feet.
Buckley throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Colt Ho is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Buckley moves out of range as Ho strikes.
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
Nice body punch from Ho.
Buckley throws a knee to the head but misses.
Buckley jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Ho walks away with a smile on his face. Buckley gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Shavkat Buckley. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Buckley just misses with a punch to the body.
Jab by Buckley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ho has Buckley up against the cage in a clinch.
Ho has hold of one of Buckley's legs. Buckley is fighting the takedown attempt but Ho gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Ho won't allow Buckley to get back to his feet.
Ho wanted to stand there but Buckley had control of the position.
Buckley is working an open guard so Ho takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Shavkat Buckley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ho closes the distance and clinches.
And that's the end of the fight!
Colt Ho comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Ho winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Colt Ho!
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