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MFC - 59 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Andrzej Bebok (ranked 22774 p4p, 22751 weight class) and Pawel Nastula (ranked 415 p4p, 407 weight class). The key to victory for Andrzej Bebok has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 11 - 104 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Andrzej Bebok!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 93 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pawel Nastula!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bebok turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Nastula rushes Bebok and presses him up against the cage.
Nastula blocks an uppercut.
Nastula looking for a takedown.
Bebok misses with some punches.
Bebok stops a takedown attempt from Nastula.
Nastula drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bebok pulls his leg out and moves away.
Andrzej Bebok has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Nastula.
Nastula scores with a takedown into Bebok's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nastula 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.
Bebok working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nastula drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Nastula as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Bebok screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Nastula! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Pawel Nastula!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Allejo Madera (ranked 3502 p4p, 24267 weight class) and Dwight Shrute (ranked 410 p4p, 565 weight class). Shrute has chosen Battlestart Galactica theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Allejo Madera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 46 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dwight Shrute!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madera misses with a low kick.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Madera enables Shrute to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Madera manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Shrute wants to pass the guard but Madera is keeping the position.
Shrute avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Madera controls Shrute momentarily but Shrute frees himself.
Madera is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at 3Band MMA that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Madera has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shrute content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madera managing to control the position.
Madera is trying to control the position but Shrute postures up.
Madera keeping moving, preventing Shrute from controlling successfully.
Madera utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Madera looking to hit a scissor sweep but Shrute is one step ahead there.
Shrute 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.
Shrute really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Madera. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Madera is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
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.
Shrute preventing the sweep.
Shrute trying to control but Madera is working from the bottom.
Madera trying to keep a closed guard but Shrute is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shrute misses with a head kick.
Shrute is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Madera closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Shrute did well to prevent Madera getting side control.
Madera trying to pass the guard but Shrute defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Madera is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shrute trying to hold on to Madera's head to control him but Madera postures up.
Madera seems to be looking for submissions.
Madera is nestled in close to Shrute, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Shrute is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madera controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Madera works his way into side control.
Shrute tries to buck Madera off but Madera is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Madera trying to control the action but Shrute is working from the bottom.
Madera landing strikes.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madera is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Shrute is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Madera is looking to take a break and control but Shrute is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Allejo Madera 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.
Madera closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Madera wants to control but Shrute is keeping him busy.
Shrute is pressing down on Madera's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Madera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Madera trying to control but Shrute is working from the bottom.
Madera is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madera decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dwight Shrute seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shrute pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shrute misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madera darts in and clinches Shrute up against the cage.
Shrute wants to break free but Madera has control.
Madera stalls.
Shrute tries to pull guard but Madera forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Shrute tries for a takedown but Madera manages to get underhooks.
Shrute breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Madera looking to score a takedown here. Shrute is defending well but Madera drives through and ends up in Shrute's guard.
Shrute is breathing heavily.
Madera won't allow Shrute to sweep him here.
Madera scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Madera is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Madera wants to control from the top but Shrute keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Madera showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Madera wants to control from the top but Shrute keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madera displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Shrute.
Madera seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Allejo Madera has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dwight Shrute.
Shrute lands with an uppercut that bounces Madera off the cage and back into range.
Allejo Madera is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Madera moves out of range of the strikes.
Shrute throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Madera counters with a left and a right that stings Shrute.
Madera takes the fight into the clinch.
Madera breaks the clinch.
Madera throws an overhand right that drops Shrute like a sack of potatoes! Madera dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Allejo Madera!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jin Devil (ranked 2788 p4p, 5327 weight class) and Francois Bourbon (ranked 238 p4p, 384 weight class). Jin Devil has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Jin Devil!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Francois Bourbon!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bourbon looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bourbon misses with a leg kick
and Devil counters with a single leg into guard. Bourbon didn't expect that.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Devil is keen to just control but Bourbon is a slippery customer.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's trapped leg to prevent Devil from advancing to side control.
Devil looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bourbon wants to control but Devil is keeping busy and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Devil missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Devil is looking to stall here but Bourbon recovers full guard.
Devil trying to control the position from guard on top but Bourbon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bourbon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bourbon is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Devil 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.
Bourbon keeping moving, preventing Devil from controlling successfully.
Devil missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bourbon is trying to keep Devil in close.
Devil pushing down on Bourbon's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bourbon keeping control of the position.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil trying to control the action but Bourbon is working from the bottom.
Bourbon is controlling Devil's position as best he can from this difficult position.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Devil looks for a takedown but Bourbon sprawls well.
Devil changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bourbon tries to avoid it but Devil manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bourbon to the ground. Bourbon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Bourbon defends well and Devil ends up having to push Bourbon into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Bourbon successfully pulls guard.
Bourbon avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Devil postures up in Bourbon's guard and throws a big left but Bourbon blocks it.
Bourbon throws his legs up looking for a submission but Devil uses it to pass to side control.
Devil is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bourbon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Bourbon manages to work his way to half guard, despite Devil's best efforts.
Devil prevents Bourbon from improving his position.
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon is trying to control but can't.
Devil is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bourbon is just riding it out for now. Devil eventually gives up the hold.
Devil is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Bourbon has managed to free his arm - good work.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Bourbon can do anything to dispel that myth.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Devil moves into full mount! Bourbon won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jin Devil dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Devil shoots in for a double leg but Bourbon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Devil drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Bourbon breaks from the clinch.
Devil dives in for a single leg takedown but Bourbon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jin Devil. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Devil wants a takedown but no success here.
Bourbon drags the fight down to the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bourbon is pulling down on Devil's head. It's preventing any offense from Devil, at least for the moment.
Bourbon trying to keep a closed guard but Devil is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Devil passes into half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Bourbon wants to improve his position but Devil is controlling well.
Devil not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Devil is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Bourbon defends it well.
Bourbon wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Devil blocks the strikes from Bourbon.
Devil frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Devil has control of Bourbon's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Bourbon regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Devil trying to control but Bourbon is having none of it.
Bourbon tries to reverse the position but Devil maintains control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Devil goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Bourbon is on top in guard.
Bourbon throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Devil works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Devil bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bourbon's guard.
Devil stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bourbon swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bourbon has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Devil works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bourbon trying to control from the bottom.
Devil is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Bourbon can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Devil wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bourbon keeps working.
Devil seems to be looking for submissions.
Bourbon pushes Devil off looking to stand but Devil dives back in and keeps control.
Devil is looking for a kimura but Bourbon is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Devil to get the leverage.
Devil has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Bourbon defend it? Devil steps over the head and cranks it - Bourbon is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Devil!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jin Devil!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Crazy Legs (ranked 1459 p4p, 2177 weight class) and Simon Cross (ranked 181 p4p, 249 weight class). Legs comes to the cage accompanied by Walk - Pantera. Cross is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Irregular God. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of London, Crazy Legs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Cross!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Cross trying to move into half guard but instead Legs has managed to sweep!
Legs gets to his feet - Cross follows without any prompting.
Legs defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Cross.
Legs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cross shoots and misses
and Legs counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Cross shoots in for a takedown but Legs shows good takedown defense.
Legs fires out a quick counter leg kick but Cross just manages to avoid it.
Crazy Legs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Simon Cross.
Cross has his takedown stuffed
and Legs counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Cross shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Legs defends it nicely.
Legs swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Legs tries to sprawl but Cross drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Cross is working for a kimura but Legs is defending it quite comfortably.
Legs wants to improve his position but Cross is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legs makes his way to full guard, as Cross worked for a kimura.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Legs trying to control the position.
Legs looking to hit a scissor sweep but Cross is one step ahead there.
Cross stands and throws Legs's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legs tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Cross wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Cross looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Legs tries to buck Cross off but Cross is having none of it.
Legs is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cross is working to tighten his grip on Legs's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Legs has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Cross is really squeezing tight and eventually Legs passes out! Cross breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Simon Cross!
In his post fight interview, Simon Cross started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
The defeated Crazy Legs had this to say: 'I got paid, I win'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Martinez (ranked 219 p4p, 2041 weight class) and Alexey Turmarrov (ranked 35 p4p, 266 weight class). Javier Martinez has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 54 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Javier Martinez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexey Turmarrov!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martinez rushes Turmarrov and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Martinez lands an elbow inside that Turmarrov shrugs off.
Martinez lands a body shot.
Turmarrov goes for a takedown in the clinch but Martinez prevents it.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Martinez.
 It looks like Alexey Turmarrov has been cut.
Martinez stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Martinez utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martinez gets underhooks to prevent Turmarrov's takedown attempt.
Martinez using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Martinez comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martinez is struggling to control the position.
Martinez creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Turmarrov's defenses.
Martinez pushes Turmarrov back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Martinez dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow that stopped Turmarrov in his tracks for a moment.
Turmarrov tries to pull guard but Martinez won't allow it.
Javier Martinez has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alexey Turmarrov.
Martinez lands a damaging elbow.
Martinez controlling the action here for a moment.
Martinez stalling against the cage.
Martinez lands an elbow just above Turmarrov 's eye.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martinez stalls.
Martinez stalls.
Martinez manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Javier Martinez.
A slow jab from Turmarrov misses its intended target.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jab by Martinez.
 Turmarrov is rocked!
Martinez blocks a jab.
Turmarrov is still on wobbly legs! Can Martinez finish him?
Turmarrov is holding his hands too far apart here. Martinez throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Turmarrov is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Javier Martinez!
After winning the bout, Javier Martinez 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Punch Clinch Submit (ranked 893 p4p, 2275 weight class) and Ray Luciano (ranked 128 p4p, 290 weight class). Luciano has chosen SHORT PEOPLE as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Punch Clinch Submit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 10 - 3, fighting out of London, Ray Luciano!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Luciano throws a right hand that misses
and Submit counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Submit fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Luciano throws a shot to the body.
Submit misses with a looping right.
Luciano jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Submit defending well as Luciano loads up on a big left hand.
Luciano has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Submit throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Luciano makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Submit really felt that one!
Submit with a poor takedown
and Luciano counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Submit looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Submit takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Submit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Submit shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Luciano throws a hook but Submit avoids it easily.
Submit is looking to counter punch.
Submit keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Submit, as that shot connected.
Luciano swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Luciano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Submit.
Luciano wants to counter with a clinch but Submit pushes him away.
Luciano missing with a left hand there. Submit was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Submit was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Luciano misses with an uppercut. Submit saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Luciano scores with a jab.
Submit takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Luciano misses with a looping right.
Luciano throws a leg kick which misses Submit's front leg but catches the back leg as Submit tries to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Luciano throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
It looked like Submit wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Luciano throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Luciano connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Luciano clinches up with Submit and pushes him back against the cage.
Luciano goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Submit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Luciano misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Luciano.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Submit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Submit's head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Submit wants to stall.
Submit can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Submit blocking some punches.
A right hand to the body from Luciano.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Submit misses with a hook to the ribs.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Submit is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Luciano.
Submit blocks an uppercut.
Submit tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Submit back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Submit tries a body shot but Luciano blocks it.
Luciano tries to work over Submit's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submit working aggressively here.
Submit throws a head punch that misses.
Submit swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Luciano.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Submit blocking some punches.
Submit misses with the head strike.
Submit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Submit can't find room to land a body shot as Luciano controls the action.
Submit tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Submit.
Luciano fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A nice left hand lands by Luciano.
Luciano gets through Submit's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Luciano fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano struggles to land a body shot inside as Submit controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano scores with a shoulder strike.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Submit uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Submit swings wildly with an uppercut but Luciano uses good head movement to avoid it.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano digs a right hand underneath Submit's ribcage. Submit let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Submit is breathing heavily.
Luciano pushes Submit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Submit takes a shot to the head.
Luciano lands a right hand.
Luciano swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Luciano blocking some punches.
Submit is looking to break free of the clinch but Luciano has double underhooks.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
Luciano works on Submit's body with a couple of short punches.
Submit tries to throw a body punch but Luciano avoids it by throwing Submit back against the cage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Luciano swings wildly with an uppercut but Submit uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Submit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano dominated that round.
That's time! Submit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Submit takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Submit tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Luciano lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Luciano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Luciano lands a nice shot to the body.
Submit takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Luciano cracks Submit with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Luciano connects with a single shot there.
Luciano blocks a jab.
Submit tries to move into range but Luciano moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Submit pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Submit looks to land a right hand but Luciano moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Luciano misses.
Luciano tests Submit's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Submit walks into a stiff left hand from Luciano.
Submit misses with a right hand
and Luciano counters with a stiff right hand.
Submit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Luciano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Submit misses with a straight right.
Submit chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Luciano can pounce on him.
Submit slips a straight right by Luciano.
Ray Luciano seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Submit smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Submit takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Submit throws a shot from downtown. Luciano moves away and avoids it.
Ray Luciano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Luciano throws a quick inside leg kick.
Luciano connects with a body shot that sends Submit's belly button to the back.
Luciano moves out of range as Submit strikes.
Submit walks into a left hand.
Luciano scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Luciano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Submit blocks a jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Luciano. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Luciano.
Luciano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Luciano bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little jabbing left from Luciano on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Submit shoots in for a double leg but Luciano sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice body punch from Luciano.
Submit moves forwards but Luciano connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Submit throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Luciano counters with a low kick, right behind Submit 's knee.
Submit misses with a wild body shot.
Luciano scores with a kick to the body.
Luciano lands a jab to the head.
Luciano doesn't manage to clinch there - Submit circles away.
Submit is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd cheers as Luciano lands an impressive looking overhand right. Submit doesn't seem phased though.
Submit on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Luciano's corner calls for a 1-2. Luciano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Submit just misses with a punch to the body.
Luciano looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Submit feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucianos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That kick from Luciano tenderised Submit's leg. Submit is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Submit throws a right hand that Luciano ducks under and follows up with a left that Luciano also avoids with ease.
Nice defenses there by Luciano.
Submit is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Luciano listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Luciano misses with a series of wild punches.
Submit misses with a double jab.
Luciano lands an overhand right.
Luciano lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Luciano fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Submit, pushing him back against the cage.
Luciano tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Luciano fails to land.
Luciano pushes Submit back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Luciano misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Submit blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Submit fails to land.
Luciano tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Submit's elbow.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Luciano lands with a light punch inside.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano lands a shoulder strike.
Luciano lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Submit's head.
Luciano is leaning against Submit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Nice body punch from Luciano - that landed with a thud.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Ray Luciano seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Luciano lands with a right to the head.
A body shot lands from Luciano.
Luciano lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Submit misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Luciano.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Luciano creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Submit looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Luciano drags the fight down to the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray Luciano showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Submit takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Luciano uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Submit.
Luciano dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Luciano scores with a hook to the body. Submit takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Luciano connects with a nice looking jab.
Submit walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Luciano connects with an inside leg kick.
Luciano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Submit stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Submit has his takedown stuffed
and Luciano counters with a good low kick that Submit was not able to check.
Submit takes a jab right on the kisser.
Luciano is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Luciano fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Punch Clinch Submit has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Luciano has managed to clinch.
Submit blocks an uppercut.
Luciano misses with some punches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Luciano lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Luciano.
Luciano cracks Submit with a nice body shot.
Luciano lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Luciano lands a left hand that snaps the head of Submit backwards.
Luciano lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Luciano lands a body shot.
Luciano lands a left hand.
Luciano scores with a shot to the side of Submit's head.
Submit trying to stall but Luciano improves his position.
Submit lands with a light punch inside.
Luciano taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Submit tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Luciano lands a shot to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Luciano.
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!
A shot in the inside from Luciano.
A short left from Luciano.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is struggling to control the position.
Luciano is leaning against Submit and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Luciano is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Submit can't fight it off and eventually Luciano manages to take the fight to the floor. Submit looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Luciano trying to control the position from guard on top but Submit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Submit is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Luciano passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Luciano is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Submit is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Luciano is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Submit is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Ray Luciano is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Luciano trying to control the position but Submit is working away.
You can see the frustration on Submit's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Luciano tries to advance to mount but Submit denies him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Submit is trying to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Submit trying to remain calm as Luciano controls from the top position.
Luciano really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Submit. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Submit is trying to get back to half guard.
Luciano wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Submit, who protects the arm well.
Luciano tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ray Luciano comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Luciano has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ray Luciano!
Ray Luciano thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleksandr Zuev (ranked 800 p4p, 2385 weight class) and Pudd Nelson (ranked 114 p4p, 303 weight class). Zuev has a slight injury, which hopefully won't affect the fight too much. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Aleksandr Zuev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson is looking to clinch but Zuev is avoiding it.
Zuev moves forwards but Nelson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Nelson fails in his attempt to clinch.
A little feinted left hand from Zuev on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nelson shoots in for a double leg but Zuev sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
A punch lands to the side of Zuev 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Zuev throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Zuev throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zuev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zuev is breathing heavily.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Zuev backwards.
Nelson is leaning against Zuev and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuev working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nelson lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Zuev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Nelson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Nelson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Aleksandr Zuev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson connects with a single shot there.
Nelson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Zuev throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Nelson wants to clinch.
A punch combination from Zuev misses.
Nice shot by Nelson.
Zuev throws a head kick but Nelson moves out of range.
Zuev takes one to the side of the head.
Nelson works the jab nicely.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nelson misses with a body punch.
Nelson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Zuev.
Nelson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nelson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nelson scores with the left hand. Zuev knows he should have avoided that one.
Nelson cracks a nice hook into Zuev's ribs.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nelson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Nelson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nelson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Nelson duly obliges.
Nelson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Nelson tries a body shot but Zuev blocks it.
Nelson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Zuev can't break the clinch.
Nelson lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nelson scores with a shot to the side of Zuev's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson slowing the pace effectively.
Nelson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nelson lands a jab to Zuev's midsection.
Zuev takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Zuev on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Nelson cracks Zuev with a right hand to the side of the head.
Zuev circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nelson lands with a cross.
Nelson clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nelson.
Nelson throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nelson lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nelson manages to pull guard.
Nelson not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Zuev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Nelson is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zuev got a little sloppy there for a moment and Nelson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Zuev has managed to get both his arms back between Nelson's legs - danger averted.
Zuev wants to stand but Nelson has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Zuev is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Nelson has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Zuev is looking to defend but Nelson has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Zuev! Nelson pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Zuev taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Pudd Nelson!
Pudd Nelson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kari Mountain (ranked 2411 p4p, 857 weight class) and Lyoha Nagibatel (ranked 277 p4p, 110 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kari Mountain!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Lyoha Nagibatel!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Nagibatel.
Nagibatel throws a counter combo.
Nagibatel throws a hook but Mountain avoids it easily.
Mountain fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Nagibatel.
Mountain throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mountain swings for the body but Nagibatel moves out of range.
Kari Mountain seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mountain swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Nagibatel counters with a two punch combo.
Mountain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Nagibatel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nagibatel goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 Mountain is rocked!
 It looks like Kari Mountain has been cut.
Some wild striking there from Mountain.
Nagibatel avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mountain misses with a double jab
letting Nagibatel counter with a right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mountain misses with a body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mountain. Nagibatel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Mountain ducks under a wild hook from Nagibatel.
Mountain misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mountain swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Nagibatel throws a fast counter high kick but Mountain manages to duck under it in time.
Nagibatel takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
A combination from Mountain does no damage.
Mountain misses the jab.
Nagibatel shapes to counter with a head kick.
Mountain throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mountain looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nagibatel lands a big head kick that sends Mountain tumbling to the mat! Nagibatel takes a step backwards and waves Mountain back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Oh Mountain is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nagibatel misses with a head kick.
Nagibatel throws a quick head kick that knocks Mountain silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Nagibatel is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Lyoha Nagibatel!
Lyoha Nagibatel is the new middleweight champion!
Lyoha Nagibatel seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brownie Anderson (ranked 360 p4p, 514 weight class) and Will Hopper (ranked 48 p4p, 70 weight class). Anderson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Iron man. Will Hopper will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Powerful takedowns
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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 43 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Brownie Anderson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Will Hopper!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anderson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hopper circles away quickly and effectively.
Hopper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Anderson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Hopper.
Hopper throws a hook but Anderson avoids it easily.
Anderson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Anderson misses with a combination
and Hopper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Donk. Hopper catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
A low kick lands for Hopper.
Hopper throws a half hearted mid kick.
Anderson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hopper slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Hopper will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Anderson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hopper counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Will Hopper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hopper takes a swing at Anderson's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hopper misses with a series of wild punches.
Hopper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hopper falls off balance throwing a combination
and Anderson counters with a straight right hand.
Hopper avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hopper takes one on the button.
Hopper waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Anderson.
Anderson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Hopper scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hopper lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hopper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hopper swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hopper lands a really nice looking cross but Anderson seems unphased.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hopper loads up on a big right hand but Anderson slips the punch.
Donk. Hopper catches Anderson right on the button with a cross.
Anderson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hopper scores with a nice strike.
Anderson staying out of range there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hopper.
Hopper throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Anderson misses the target.
Anderson misses the shot to the body.
Hopper misses with an uppercut. Anderson saw that one coming.
It looked like Anderson was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Anderson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hopper is just out of range.
Hopper misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hopper misses with a looping right.
Hopper swings for the body but Anderson moves out of range.
Hopper misses with a straight left.
Anderson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hopper was well out of range. Poor timing from Anderson.
Anderson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Hopper eats them both and turns towards Anderson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
A low kick from Anderson misses
and Anderson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper missing with a left hand there. Anderson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hopper throws a leg kick which misses Anderson's front leg but catches the back leg as Anderson tries to avoid it.
Anderson tests Hopper's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Hopper connects with a right hand. Anderson shakes it off.
Anderson slips under a jab from Hopper.
Anderson is looking for a counter combo.
Anderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Hopper momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Hopper.
Anderson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hopper is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Anderson had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Anderson swings for the body but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper wants to slow Anderson down by chopping away at his legs.
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Anderson throws a lazy right hand but Hopper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hopper thows a left - swing and a miss!
Anderson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hopper looks to land a left hand but Anderson moved out of range nicely.
Hopper uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anderson.
Hopper lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Anderson circles away quickly and effectively.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Will Hopper dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hopper looks to score with a jab to the body but Anderson is just out of range.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Anderson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Hopper misses the jab.
Anderson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Anderson throws a series of punches but Hopper moves out of range.
Hopper lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Oooooh!!! Hopper has knocked Anderson down with a huge combo! Hopper steps away and waves a wobbly Anderson back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Anderson is rocked!
It looks like Brownie Anderson has been cut.
Anderson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hopper throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hopper takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hopper lands with a straight right. Anderson didn't see that one coming.
Oh Anderson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hopper misses with a few strikes there.
Hopper throws a body punch but Anderson moves out of range.
Hopper cracks Anderson with a hook to the temple - Anderson is on wobbly legs here! Hopper swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Anderson falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Hopper wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Will Hopper!
Will Hopper is the new light heavyweight champion!
The defeated Brownie Anderson had this to say: 'Fuck this,ill be back better'.
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hype
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pop
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FIGHT
RATING
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