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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jennson Jameison (ranked 21094 p4p, 4218 weight class) and Garry Waddle (ranked 527 p4p, 453 weight class). Jennson Jameison could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Garry Waddle's chin.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Great elbows
Big right hand |
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World class boxer
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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 14 - 40 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jennson Jameison!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Garry Waddle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jameison shoots and misses
and Waddle cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
 It looks like Jennson Jameison has been cut.
Jameison misses with a takedown attempt
and Waddle counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jameison dodges the punch combination from Waddle.
Jameison has his takedown stuffed
and Jameison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jennson Jameison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Waddle rushes Jameison and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jameison can't break the clinch.
Waddle is working Jameison over against the cage.
Jameison is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Waddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waddle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Waddle works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A right handed body shot lands from Waddle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Waddle lands with a light punch inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Waddle.
A short body shot lands from Waddle as the two fighters clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Waddle.
Waddle digs a right hand underneath Jameison's ribcage. Jameison let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Waddle lands a body punch.
Waddle throws a big uppercut that drops Jameison! More strikes from Waddle and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Jameison lies dazed against the cage as Waddle celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Garry Waddle!
Garry Waddle decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Edd Norton (ranked 5000 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Harris Kobelikos (ranked 485 p4p, 444 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 20 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Harris Kobelikos!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norton showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kobelikos.
Kobelikos throws a big shot that misses.
Kobelikos clinches up with Norton and pushes him back against the cage.
Kobelikos has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Norton after a bit of a struggle.
Norton breaks the clinch.
Kobelikos fails in his attempt to clinch.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Kobelikos connects with a right hand. Norton shakes it off.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kobelikos wants to clinch.
It looked like Norton was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kobelikos.
Kobelikos tries for a takedown but Norton sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton pushes Kobelikos up against the cage in a clinch.
Kobelikos escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobelikos tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Norton misses the target.
Kobelikos shoots in but Norton avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Norton is looking to counter punch.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Kobelikos.
Norton connects with a jab.
Kobelikos looks to throw a body kick
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kobelikos shoots in looking for a takedown. Norton tries to sprawl out of it but Kobelikos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Norton manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
A lazy left from Norton finds it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kobelikos shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norton sprawls well. Norton wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kobelikos gets slowly back to his feet.
And Norton counters with a quick kick to the body but Kobelikos blocks it.
Edd Norton is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Norton scores with a jab to the head.
Kobelikos fails with a takedown attempt.
A counter left hand to the body from Norton misses its target.
Norton takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton leaning against his opponent.
Norton controlling the action here for a moment.
Kobelikos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norton is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Kobelikos is trying to pull guard but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kobelikos is looking to clinch.
Kobelikos dives in for a single leg takedown but Norton sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Harris Kobelikos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norton gets tackled into the cage by Kobelikos. Kobelikos maintains the clinch.
Kobelikos looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kobelikos is trying to pull guard but Norton turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Kobelikos tries to score a body lock takedown but Norton shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Kobelikos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton slows down the pace here.
Norton prevents the takedown attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edd Norton 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.
Kobelikos changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Norton tries to avoid it but Kobelikos manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Norton to the ground. Norton escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Norton appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A shot to the liver by Norton. Beautiful body shot.
Kobelikos throws a right and a left that Norton avoids nicely.
Norton throws a big counter combination but Kobelikos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Norton smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Norton defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kobelikos.
Norton lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kobelikos gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kobelikos gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kobelikos seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Norton does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Norton is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Norton makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobelikos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Norton fires out a quick counter leg kick but Kobelikos just manages to avoid it.
Harris Kobelikos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kobelikos swinging wildly here.
A low kick lands for Norton.
Norton wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Norton has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kobelikos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Kobelikos.
Norton forces Kobelikos back against the cage and clinches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norton effectively controlling the action here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Norton - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Kobelikos has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Norton seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kobelikos can turn it around.
Norton avoiding damage as Kobelikos throws knees to the body.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kobelikos is looking to break free of the clinch but Norton has double underhooks.
Norton lands a left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Norton has Kobelikos pressed against the cage.
Norton seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
Norton softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Norton can't find room to land a body shot as Kobelikos controls the action.
Kobelikos's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Kobelikos swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Norton lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice shot by Norton.
Norton keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Norton went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A punch lands to the side of Kobelikos 's head but he takes it in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton clinches.
Kobelikos is looking to break free of the clinch but Norton has double underhooks.
Norton is stalling here.
The referee calls for Norton to work.
Norton gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
Norton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kobelikos can do to turn this around?
Norton dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Norton will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Kobelikos up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edd Norton.
Kobelikos looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Norton swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Edd Norton dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Norton lands with a good body shot.
Kobelikos avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Kobelikos tries to clinch up
and Norton cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norton dodges the punch combination from Kobelikos.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Norton breaks the clinch.
Kobelikos tries to keep at a distance but Norton has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kobelikos is looking for a takedown.
Norton leaning against his opponent.
Kobelikos changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Norton fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Kobelikos drives through and clinches with Norton against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Kobelikos working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Norton blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Kobelikos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Norton just stands there and leans against the cage.
Edd Norton has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harris Kobelikos.
Norton tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kobelikos lands a left hand.
Norton leaning against his opponent.
A bit of stalling here from Norton.
Norton scores with a shoulder strike.
Norton stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kobelikos letting Norton take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kobelikos tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Norton stalling in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Edd Norton.
Kobelikos tries to clinch up
and Norton counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kobelikos shoots and misses
and Norton counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norton drives through and clinches with Kobelikos against the cage.
Kobelikos is looking to control Norton's arms but Norton gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kobelikos has his back to the cage.
Kobelikos takes a shot to the head.
Kobelikos tries for a takedown but Norton manages to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Norton keeps control of Kobelikos as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton stuffs the takedown.
Kobelikos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Norton cracks a nice hook into Kobelikos's ribs.
Norton pushes Kobelikos up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Norton gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kobelikos misses with a knee strike.
Edd Norton is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Norton controlling the action here for a moment.
Harris Kobelikos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Norton's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
And that's the end of the fight!
Edd Norton showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Norton has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Edd Norton!
A relieved looking Edd Norton thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Danielos Tiger (ranked 2805 p4p, 24189 weight class) and Trent Bash (ranked 330 p4p, 588 weight class). Danielos Tiger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Good knees
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 21 - 0, fighting out of London, Danielos Tiger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trent Bash!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiger shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bash's guard.
Bash looking for a guillotine here but Tiger defends easily.
Bash looking for subs off his back but Tiger has passed one foot through into half guard.
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiger pulls his head out easily.
Bash is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tiger pulls his head out easily.
Tiger takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiger decides to stand up.
Tiger shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Bash eats them both and turns towards Tiger to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tiger doesn't manage to clinch there - Bash circles away.
Tiger keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Tiger throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Danielos Tiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiger gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Tiger ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Tiger no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Bash drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Tiger dives on top into guard.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Bash has eaten all the pies!
Bash has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Tiger 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 Bash.
Bash is trying to work for a sweep but Tiger has mounted him!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bash tries to reverse the position but Tiger maintains control.
Bash sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Tiger looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiger stands up from half guard.
Tiger clinches up with Bash and pushes him back against the cage.
Tiger pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tiger defends well and Bash ends up having to push Tiger into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Tiger wants to clinch up but Bash keeps it at a distance.
Tiger looks for a takedown but Bash sprawls well.
Tiger tries to clinch but Bash moves out of range.
Tiger fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tiger gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tiger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bash manages to get himself to full guard.
Bash isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Tiger stacks Bash on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Tiger!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash tries to get back to half guard but can't.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bash can do anything to dispel that myth.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bash trying to remain calm as Tiger controls from the top position.
Bash is trying to work for a sweep but Tiger has mounted him!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bash can't escape the position.
Tiger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Bash has managed to escape the submission attempt.
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!
Bash is trying to escape the mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Danielos Tiger dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tiger scores with a one two! Bash had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bash shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Tiger sprawls well. Tiger wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bash gets slowly back to his feet.
Tiger seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tiger tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bash swivels and escapes.
Tiger darts in looking for a takedown but Bash gets double underhooks and turns Tiger into the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bash manages to break the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bash shoots in and bounces Tiger off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Tiger is trying to control the position but Bash postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiger pulls Bash in close to his closed guard and prevents Bash from doing any damage or advancing position.
Bash postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Tiger is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Bash, into his guard.
Bash is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Tiger is aware though and is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Tiger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bash has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Tiger has managed to get both his arms back between Bash's legs - danger averted.
Tiger lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bash working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Tiger has passed into half guard!
Tiger is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bash defends it well.
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Tiger controlling the pace.
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bash actively working from the bottom here.
Tiger seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Bash is looking for a sweep. Tiger is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bash looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bash really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Tiger. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Bash tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tiger has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Bash is trying desperately to improve position.
Tiger tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Tiger unloading with bombs!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bash is trying to escape the mount.
Bash has given up his back - I don�t know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Bash is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Tiger will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tiger's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
What can Bash do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tiger has the hooks in. Bash is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Tiger looking for the choke but no joy.
Tiger is working for a rear naked choke. Bash is not defending it well and Tiger has tightened it up quickly! This could be all over! Bash refuses to tap and goes to sleep, forcing the referee to intervene. A little trickle of blood came out of Bash's nose as his head slumped to the floor. That is naaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Danielos Tiger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alex Silva (ranked 2807 p4p, 2119 weight class) and Booger Magee (ranked 320 p4p, 245 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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285
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245
14 - 27 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Counter fighter
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World class boxer
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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 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alex Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Booger Magee!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magee throws a looping overhand right but Silva ducks down to avoid it.
Silva clinches up against the cage.
Magee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Magee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Magee misses with a hook.
Magee misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters by clinching up.
Silva is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Magee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Magee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
It looks like Alex Silva has been cut.
Magee throws a leg kick but Silva sees it coming and moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magee drops Silva with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Silva looks back up at him and smiles so Magee waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magee throws a right and a left that Silva avoids nicely.
Magee throws a monster overhand right that drops Silva! Magee follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Booger Magee!
A relieved looking Booger Magee thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Scherwin Blake (ranked 2354 p4p, 2240 weight class) and Alexander Igor (ranked 278 p4p, 264 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Scherwin Blake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Alexander Igor!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Igor is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A head kick misses from Igor.
Igor tries to clinch there but Blake circles away.
Igor moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Blake lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Igor moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Blake avoids the head kick by Igor.
Blake throws out a loose jab but Igor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake blocks a head kick by Igor.
A left and a right from Blake both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Alexander Igor has been cut.
Blake lands with an uppercut that bounces Igor off the cage and back into range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Igor.
Igor thuds his shin into the meat of Blake's side.
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!
Igor misses with a straight left.
Blake looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A head kick from Igor lands but Blake takes it in his stride.
Blake takes a swing at Igor's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blake misses with a straight left.
Blake misses the jab.
Igor clinches with his opponent.
Blake lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Blake cracks Igor with a nice body shot.
Blake's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That kick from Igor tenderised Blake's leg. Blake is trying to keep his angry face on.
Igor lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Igor throws a head kick that misses.
Igor throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Blake throws a big shot that misses.
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
Blake misses with a straight right.
Igor moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Blake throws a hook but Igor avoids it easily.
Igor throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igor tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Igor throws a half hearted mid kick.
Igor looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Igor fails with an attempt to clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Igor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Igor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Igor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Igor wants to clinch.
Igor moves in looking to clinch but Blake pushes him off.
Igor scores with a head kick. Blake tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A telegraphed right hand from Blake misses the target.
Igor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Igor tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blake counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Igor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Blake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Igor was well out of range. Poor timing from Blake.
Blake misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Igor counters with a head kick. That will keep Blake thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Blake blocks a head kick by Igor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Blake. Igor does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nice body punch from Blake.
A head kick misses from Igor.
A little feinted left hand from Blake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Blake throws a lazy right hand but Igor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Igor throws a sloppy head kick and Blake moves out of range easily.
Blake is looking to counter punch.
Good shot there by Blake.
Igor slips a straight right by Blake.
Igor instigates a clinch.
Igor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Igor doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igor lands a shot to the body.
Blake working aggressively here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Igor controls the action.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Blake stops a takedown attempt from Igor.
Blake can't find room to land a body shot as Igor controls the action.
Igor lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Igor misses with a short punch on the inside.
Blake tries to throw a body punch but Igor avoids it by throwing Blake back against the cage.
Igor takes a shot to the head.
Blake throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Igors head.
Blake lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Igor.
Blake manages to break the clinch.
The fighters circling - Blake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Blake throws a poor cross that misses
and Igor counters with a nice low kick that buckles Blake's knee momentarily.
Blake throws a hook but Igor blocks it.
Blake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Igor.
Igor tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Blake scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Scherwin Blake will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Igor tries a head kick but it misses.
Igor scores with a kick to the body.
Blake blocks a head kick by Igor.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake lands a lovely overhand right.
Blake lands a nice shot to the body.
Igor closes the distance and clinches.
Blake lands a left hand that snaps the head of Igor backwards.
Igor blocks a body shot from Blake.
Blake keeps control of Igor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Blake.
Igor tries to throw a body punch but Blake avoids it by throwing Igor back against the cage.
Igor lands an elbow that stopped Blake in his tracks for a moment.
Igor lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Blake lands with a left to the head.
Blake lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Igor wants to get back to striking at distance but Blake won't allow it.
Igor lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blake lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Igor or not.
Igor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blake tries a body shot but Igor blocks it.
Igor misses with an elbow over the top.
Blake lands a body punch.
Blake prevents a body shot from Igor.
Blake lands a hook that snaps the head of Igor backwards.
A short uppercut from Blake.
Igor misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Blake.
A short body shot lands from Igor as the two fighters clinch.
Blake breaks the clinch.
Igor slips under a jab from Blake.
Igor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Igor misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake throws a hook but Igor blocks it.
Blake connects with a right hand. Igor shakes it off.
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!
Igor takes one to the chin there.
Blake throws a jab but it's blocked by Igor.
Igor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blake.
Blake is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Igor.
Igor defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Igor bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Blake misses with a wild body shot.
Blake cracks Igor with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Blake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Igor slips a jab from Blake.
Blake misses the jab.
Igor has taken the fight to the clinch.
Blake throws a punch but it's blocked by Igor.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blake misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Blake fails to land.
A short right from Igor on the inside.
Blake misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Blake working aggressively here.
Blake blocks an elbow strike.
Igor lands an elbow that stopped Blake in his tracks for a moment.
Igor lands a shot to the body.
Blake blocks an elbow strike.
A nice left hand lands by Blake.
Igor swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blake blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igor lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Blake tries a body shot but Igor blocks it.
Igor has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Blake seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Igor can turn it around.
Igor lands a body shot.
Blake lands a right hand that snaps the head of Igor backwards.
Blake fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blake.
Blake lands with a right to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Igor tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Blake avoids it.
Blake tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Igor blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Igor breaks the clinch.
Blake rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Igor moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Igor tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Igor misses with a body kick.
Igor looks for the body kick but Blake saw that one coming.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Igor moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
Igor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blake throws a hook but Igor avoids it easily.
Blake swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Igor counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Igor pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Scherwin Blake dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Igor's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Blake throws a jab when Igor was well out of range.
Igor wants to clinch up but Blake keeps it at a distance.
Igor throws a leg kick
enabling Blake to counter with a crisp jab.
Blake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blake lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Blake.
A right-left combo lands from Blake.
Igor on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Blake blocks a head kick by Igor.
Igor tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Igor throws a push kick but Blake slaps the foot to one side.
Igor is looking to clinch.
Igor instigates a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Blake.
Igor with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Igor.
Igor blocking some punches.
Scherwin Blake has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short right from Blake on the inside.
Igor manages to break the clinch.
Blake throws the left hand but Igor avoids the punch easily.
Igor shapes to counter with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Igor.
Igor defending well as Blake loads up on a big left hand.
Igor lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Blake checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Igor moves into range and clinches up with Blake.
Blake doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Igor tries to break free but Blake pushes him back against the cage.
Blake lands an uppercut.
Igor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
A short right from Blake.
With the fighters up against the cage, Igor throws an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blake avoids a wild elbow strike from Igor.
Igor blocks an uppercut.
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!
Blake working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Igor misses with a short punch on the inside.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Igor just misses with a elbow thrown towards Blake's brow.
Igor tries to land knees in the clinch but Blake avoids the damage to the body.
Blake swings wildly with an uppercut but Igor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blake prevents a body shot from Igor.
Igor looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Igor.
Blake blocks an elbow strike from Igor.
Igor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Igor struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blake breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Igor throws a head kick but Blake moves out of range.
It looked like Blake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Scherwin Blake is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Igor keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Igor closes the distance and clinches.
Igor throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Igor misses with an elbow over the top.
Igor is trying to break free.
Igor wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Blake dodges an elbow strike from Igor.
Blake keeps control of Igor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Igor struggles to land a body shot inside as Blake controls his hands.
Blake is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Igor is trying to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Igor tries to work over Blake's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Blake working aggressively here.
Blake keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Igor's efforts to push away.
Blake misses with the head strike.
Igor pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Igor moves into the clinch successfully.
Blake blocks an elbow strike.
Blake keeps control of Igor as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Blake lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Igor has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Alexander Igor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Igor works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
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 Scherwin Blake.
Well Blake has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Scherwin Blake!
After winning the bout, Scherwin Blake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Omar Bonga (ranked 1674 p4p, 2638 weight class) and Lingo Rex (ranked 222 p4p, 320 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Omar Bonga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Lingo Rex!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rex scores with a jab to the body.
A good leg kick by Rex.
Rex throws a quick inside leg kick.
Rex throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Bonga takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Bonga tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rex was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonga.
Bonga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rex sprawls well. Rex wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bonga gets slowly back to his feet.
Rex is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rex.
Bonga blocks a leg kick.
Bonga looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Rex is pulling down on Bonga's head to control his posture.
Bonga looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rex is adopting a defensive guard.
Bonga trying to control the position from guard on top but Rex is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rex wants to get back to his feet but Bonga is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Bonga postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonga.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bonga loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bonga advances position into side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex is looking for a sweep.
Rex takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bonga working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Rex tries to buck Bonga off but Bonga is having none of it.
Bonga scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Rex to see if he's OK.
Bonga tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Rex is trying to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonga wants to take a breather but Rex manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bonga.
Bonga in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Bonga throwing strikes but missing.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Bonga from controlling successfully.
Bonga works over Rex with some ground and pound from guard.
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.
Rex controlling the position.
Rex keeping moving, preventing Bonga from controlling successfully.
Bonga connects with a couple of short punches.
Bonga content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rex working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Bonga.
Bonga pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rex is keeping the position for now.
Bonga cracks Rex with a solid left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga throwing strikes from guard but Rex blocks nicely.
Bonga trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Bonga dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bonga scores with a punch to the head.
Rex throws out a powerful jab.
Rex throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bonga shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Bonga was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Rex is looking for a sweep.
Bonga tries to advance to mount but Rex denies him.
Rex is looking to reverse the position.
Rex defending against the ground and pound.
Rex tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Bonga wants to take a breather but Rex manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Bonga.
Rex keeping full guard, as Bonga tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonga throwing strikes but missing.
Bonga drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Rex dives on top into guard.
Rex looking to pass the guard.
Bonga wants to sweep but no luck.
Bonga trying to keep a closed guard but Rex is proving a slippery customer.
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.
Bonga wants to sweep here but Rex controlling him for the moment.
Bonga has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Rex trying to control but Bonga is working from the bottom.
Bonga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonga bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Rex's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bonga has gone for a leg lock! Rex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bonga's guard.
Bonga throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Omar Bonga overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bonga looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Rex has picked Bonga up and slammed him! Bonga can't keep hold of the triangle and Rex manages to pass to side control!
Bonga tries to improve position but can't.
Bonga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonga tries to roll over but Rex keeps him under control.
Rex is controlling the pace.
Bonga looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rex slows the pace down in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Lingo Rex will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Bonga swings for the body but Rex moves out of range.
Bonga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bonga keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rex tries to bum rush Bonga with a series of wild strikes but Bonga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Horrible takedown attempt by Bonga or perhaps it was just good defense by Rex, which made it look bad.
Bonga looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rex circles away from the clinch attempt
and Rex counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rex lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonga's sensitive parts.
Bonga shoots in and drives through. Rex sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Omar Bonga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rex misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rex wants to slow Bonga down by chopping away at his legs.
Rex bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bonga's head.
Rex lands with a cross.
Rex misses with an uppercut. Bonga saw that one coming.
Bonga looking to score a takedown here. Rex is defending well but Bonga drives through and ends up in Rex's guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bonga working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonga stops Rex from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bonga accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bonga trying to control but Rex is working from the bottom.
Bonga throws a big right hand that misses.
Bonga has gone for a leg lock! Rex slips out almost immediately though and dives into Bonga's guard.
Bonga is looking for a triangle but Rex pushes his legs off easily.
Rex won't allow Bonga to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rex wants to stand but Bonga has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Bonga tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bonga throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Bonga working for submissions but it's allowed Rex to get to half guard.
Bonga is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
It looks like Rex is going to stand back up.
Bonga gets back to full guard.
Bonga escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Rex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bonga wants to sweep here but Rex controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Bonga throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rex lands a leg kick that knocks Bonga off balance momentarily.
Rex swinging wildly here.
Bonga closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Rex quickly recovers to half guard.
Bonga is trying to work for a kimura but Rex is defending well.
Bonga is trying to control. Rex wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bonga working Rex over with strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lingo Rex comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Rex 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lingo Rex!
Lingo Rex decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
Omar Bonga spoke after the fight, saying 'Today Bonecrusher... he get crushed '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bernard Krakowski (ranked 3131 p4p, 2501 weight class) and Joe Pulizzi (ranked 362 p4p, 310 weight class). Krakowski comes to the cage accompanied by Netherfell - Mokosz. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bernard Krakowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joe Pulizzi!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krakowski swings widly with a right hand
and Pulizzi counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Bernard Krakowski has been cut.
Krakowski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Krakowski throws a nice looking combination but Pulizzi bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Pulizzi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Krakowski misses.
Good shot there by Krakowski.
It looks like Joe Pulizzi has been cut.
Krakowski pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pulizzi takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krakowski cracks Pulizzi with an open hand slap.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krakowski. Pulizzi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Krakowski throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Pulizzi was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krakowski swings away with a body shot that misses
and Pulizzi counters with a crisp one two that drops Krakowski! Pulizzi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Krakowski to his feet! Krakowski is in big trouble!
 Krakowski is rocked!
Bernard Krakowski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pulizzi takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Oh Krakowski is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Krakowski scores with a shot to the body.
Pulizzi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Krakowski seems to have got his legs back now.
Krakowski lands an overhand right.
Krakowski drops Pulizzi with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Pulizzi looks back up at him and smiles so Krakowski waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Pulizzi is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krakowski measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Pulizzi! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Bernard Krakowski!
Bernard Krakowski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Glacius Frank really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 174.2, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Tim Horton was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rhodeo (ranked 875 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Dimche Rajcevski (ranked 122 p4p, 239 weight class). Dimche Rajcevski has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Dusty Rhodeo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dusty Rhodeo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dimche Rajcevski!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rajcevski uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodeo.
Rhodeo throws a big shot that misses.
Rajcevski gets a clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodeo.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rhodeo blocks an uppercut.
Rhodeo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Rajcevski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Come on Rhodeo - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rajcevski lands a hook that snaps the head of Rhodeo backwards.
Rajcevski prevents a body shot from Rhodeo.
Rhodeo misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Rhodeo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rajcevski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rajcevski scores with a shoulder strike.
Rhodeo lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rajcevski backwards.
Rajcevski working aggressively here.
We've been hearing reports that Rhodeo has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Rhodeo tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Rhodeo effectively controlling the action here.
Rajcevski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodeo goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Rajcevski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Rhodeo uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rajcevski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Rajcevski tries to clinch up.
BOOM! Rajcevski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Rhodeo. Rhodeo tries to recover but Rajcevski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Rhodeo lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dimche Rajcevski!
Dimche Rajcevski is the new light heavyweight champion!
Dimche Rajcevski decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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