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Red Light 1 - Bounce them hard PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ruslan Khabilov (ranked 4935 p4p, 4159 weight class) and Mikheil Darchidze (ranked 343 p4p, 312 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Ruslan Khabilov has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ruslan Khabilov seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ruslan Khabilov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mikheil Darchidze!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Darchidze tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Khabilov shoots in looking for a takedown but Darchidze manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Khabilov's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Khabilov shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Darchidze as he jumps to the side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ruslan Khabilov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darchidze closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Khabilov's guard.
Darchidze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Darchidze trying to control the position from guard on top but Khabilov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Darchidze throws a big right hand that misses.
Darchidze must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov keeping full guard, as Darchidze tries to pass.
Darchidze sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Darchidze's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Darchidze darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov is refusing to be controlled, as Darchidze sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Khabilov gets back to full guard.
Darchidze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darchidze won't allow Khabilov to sweep him here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darchidze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darchidze postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Khabilov is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Darchidze, into his guard.
Khabilov stays in close to Darchidze's body and controls the position.
Khabilov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Darchidze has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Khabilov trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Darchidze keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Darchidze manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Khabilov manages to get himself to full guard.
Darchidze controlling from the top position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov wants to stand but Darchidze is controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mikheil Darchidze dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Darchidze tries for a takedown but Khabilov sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Khabilov is looking for a counter combo.
Darchidze closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Khabilov quickly recovers to half guard.
Darchidze prevents Khabilov from improving his position.
Khabilov looks like he's trying to stand up.
Darchidze throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darchidze wants to control but Khabilov is keeping him busy.
Darchidze with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khabilov is trying to get back to full guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Darchidze enables Khabilov to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Darchidze manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Khabilov makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Khabilov postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Khabilov works over Darchidze with some ground and pound from guard.
Darchidze is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Darchidze working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Khabilov.
Khabilov lands a couple of digs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darchidze trying to control the position here.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Darchidze keeps moving.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Darchidze can do anything to dispel that myth.
Khabilov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Darchidze dives on top into guard.
Darchidze throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Khabilov keeping moving, preventing Darchidze from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darchidze engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Darchidze thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Darchidze looking to sit in guard and control but Khabilov gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Darchidze bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Khabilov's guard.
Darchidze is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khabilov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Darchidze controls from within his opponent's guard.
Darchidze is continuing to stall.
Khabilov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Darchidze is aware though and is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruslan Khabilov dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Darchidze shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Khabilov is trying to defend but Darchidze finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Darchidze prevents Khabilov from improving his position.
Well, if Darchidze is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight
I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza
Yum. Can't wait.
Darchidze is stalling here. Khabilov is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Darchidze seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Khabilov has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khabilov working the body and head with strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darchidze regains half guard.
Khabilov is looking for a kimura here.
Darchidze blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khabilov.
Darchidze wants to get back to full guard but Khabilov has passed into side control.
Khabilov in side control, throwing shots but Darchidze defends.
You can see the frustration on Darchidze's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Khabilov throwing strikes but Darchidze manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darchidze gets to mount! Khabilov was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Darchidze thowing shots but they're missing.
Darchidze swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Khabilov is now in Darchidze's guard. A big mistake from Darchidze there, giving up the dominant position!
Darchidze trying to control the position here.
Darchidze keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darchidze is adopting a defensive guard.
Darchidze looking to hit a scissor sweep but Khabilov is one step ahead there.
Khabilov wants to pass the guard but Darchidze is keeping the position.
Ruslan Khabilov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Darchidze keeping moving, preventing Khabilov from controlling successfully.
Khabilov is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Darchidze is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Khabilov chips away with some ground and pound.
Khabilov wants to control from the top but Darchidze keeps moving.
Khabilov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Darchidze is keeping the position for now.
Darchidze has Khabilov pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Khabilov throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Darchidze works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ruslan Khabilov showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khabilov has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Aken scores the fight 29:28
Judge Saam Ante scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ruslan Khabilov!
Mikheil Darchidze was interviewed post fight and said 'Okay, okay, I lose today, but no one stop Mikheil! Maybe I need 3 lungs, yes? He faster, I admit it. But I be back! You not see last of me, I promise you! I run circles ‘round him next time—watch me! Two lungs, still too strong, next time I take victory!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Carpenter (ranked 4761 p4p, 4509 weight class) and Dingle Dyck (ranked 420 p4p, 408 weight class). Calvin Carpenter had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Calvin Carpenter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Dingle Dyck!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Paulsen Ambrosius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dyck fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carpenter, pushing him back against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Dyck - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Carpenter looking for a takedown.
Dyck looking to slow down the pace here.
Dyck drops down looking for an ankle pick but Carpenter pulls his leg out and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dyck enables Carpenter to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dyck manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Dyck kicks Carpenter off and gets to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyck punishes Carpenter's body with a nice straight punch.
Dyck tries to clinch up.
Carpenter has closed the distance and engaged Dyck in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Carpenter stalling in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter crunches a lovely knee into Dyck's ribcage.
Dyck is looking for a takedown.
Dyck misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Carpenter pulls guard successfully.
Dyck wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Carpenter is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dyck is controlling him.
Dyck would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Dyck wants to control from the top but Carpenter keeps moving.
Dyck with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dyck stands and steps away. Carpenter gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Carpenter has Dyck up against the cage in a clinch.
Carpenter crunches a lovely knee into Dyck's ribcage.
Carpenter manages to pull guard.
Dyck trying to control but Carpenter is working from the bottom.
Carpenter is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Carpenter is controlling the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dyck is trying to control but Carpenter manages to pass to mount!
Carpenter looking to control and managing it successfully.
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.
Carpenter avoids the attempt from Dyck to control.
Dyck is working to get back to half guard.
Carpenter looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Carpenter content just to control the position here.
Dyck really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Carpenter. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyck is working to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Carpenter dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Carpenter gets a clinch.
Dyck jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Carpenter walks away with a smile on his face. Dyck gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dyck throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Dyck tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carpenter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dyck somewhat.
Carpenter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dyck, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dyck tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Carpenter smiles and moves away.
Calvin Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingle Dyck.
Carpenter tries for a takedown but Dyck sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Carpenter closes the distance and pushes Dyck back into the cage.
Carpenter has Dyck pushed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carpenter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dyck throws an off balance right hand
and Carpenter counters with a right hand to the body.
Nice takedown defense from Carpenter. No joy for Dyck on that attempt.
Carpenter closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Dyck tries to score a body lock takedown but Carpenter shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Dyck can't get the takedown.
Dyck is breathing heavily.
Dyck looking to stall.
Dyck trying to control the position but instead, Carpenter has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dyck into the cage.
Carpenter ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Carpenter no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Carpenter is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dyck can do to turn this around?
Carpenter looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dyck is looking to work some ground and pound but Carpenter has wrist control.
Carpenter pulls Dyck in close to his closed guard and prevents Dyck from doing any damage or advancing position.
Carpenter lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter is stalling in the full guard.
Dyck wants to sweep but no luck.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Carpenter stands up and waves to Dyck to follow him.
Dyck shoots in for a takedown but Carpenter shows good takedown defense.
Nice sprawl there from Dyck as Carpenter shoots in.
That's four 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.
Dyck stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dyck wants it to stay on the feet.
Dyck is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Dyck tries to keep at a distance but Carpenter has taken the fight into the clinch.
Dyck gets underhooks to prevent Carpenter's takedown attempt.
Dyck working hard to break the clinch.
Carpenter escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dyck dives in and scores a takedown into Carpenter's guard.
Carpenter pushes Dyck off and scrambles back to his feet.
Carpenter drives through and clinches with Dyck against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dyck is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Carpenter pulls Dyck into guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Calvin Carpenter dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Carpenter has managed to clinch.
Carpenter breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Carpenter as Dyck shoots in.
Dyck shoots for a takedown but Carpenter saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Dyck tries to land a front kick but Carpenter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Dyck shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Carpenter pinned against the cage. Carpenter gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Carpenter appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Calvin Carpenter has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dingle Dyck.
Dyck gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Carpenter to score an easy takedown into full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carpenter passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Dyck takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dyck can't do much from the bottom here.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Carpenter seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Dyck for as long as he can get away with.
Dyck is looking to regain half guard here but Carpenter keeps moving and retains side control.
Dyck on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
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.
Carpenter controls the position.
Carpenter in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Carpenter happy to just control the position for now.
Dyck is working to avoid the ground and pound but Carpenter connects with a decent elbow.
Carpenter cracks Dyck with a big right hand but Dyck just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Dyck wants to control but Carpenter postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carpenter decides to stand back up. Carpenter steps back and let's Dyck get back to his feet.
Carpenter fails with the takedown.
Dyck dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Carpenter avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dyck shoots in for a double leg but Carpenter sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Dyck throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carpenter lands a big head kick that sends Dyck tumbling to the mat! Carpenter takes a step backwards and waves Dyck back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Dyck is rocked!
 It looks like Dingle Dyck has been cut.
Dyck gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Dyck tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Carpenter is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Dyck buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Dyck!! Dyck is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Carpenter throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Calvin Carpenter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jamison Ritter (ranked 4292 p4p, 4415 weight class) and Brooks Conway (ranked 397 p4p, 398 weight class). Conway comes into a darkened arena with his song building. XXXTENTACION - Tightrope kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jamison Ritter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brooks Conway!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Paulsen Ambrosius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ritter circles away from the clinch attempt
and Ritter counters with a lovely straight right hand!
It looks like Brooks Conway has been cut.
Ritter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Conway.
Ritter was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ritter connects with a right hand. Conway shakes it off.
Ritter throws an overhand right that drops Conway like a sack of potatoes! Ritter dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jamison Ritter!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tripp Gamble (ranked 4306 p4p, 4284 weight class) and Brodie Summers (ranked 247 p4p, 245 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tripp Gamble!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brodie Summers!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Paulsen Ambrosius and Wagner Zegers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Summers ducks right into an uppercut from Gamble.
Summers misses with a takedown attempt - Gamble sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Summers wants to clinch up but Gamble keeps it at a distance.
A little feinted left hand from Gamble on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gamble pushes Summers away with a front kick.
Summers wants to clinch.
Summers doesn't succeed with the takedown
enabling Gamble to counter with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Summers fails with an attempt to clinch.
As Summers looks to move away, Gamble throws a big counter combo but Summers just gets out of the way.
Summers tries to clinch up.
An attempted straight right counter from Gamble misses the target.
Summers tries to clinch up but Gamble circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gamble dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Summers is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gamble went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Summers shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Gamble as he avoids it easily.
It looked like Gamble was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Summers.
Tripp Gamble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brodie Summers.
Jab by Gamble.
A lazy body kick from Summers
and Gamble counters with a straight right hand.
Summers is rocked!
Gamble swats away the attempt to clinch by Summers.
Gamble is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Summers is still on wobbly legs! Can Gamble finish him?
Gamble tries to land a front kick but Summers steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Summers seems to have recovered his senses.
Gamble cracks Summers with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Summers looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away
can Gamble finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Summers with a lazy takedown attempt
and Gamble counters with a big left hand that crumples Summers! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tripp Gamble!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cale Rocha (ranked 4200 p4p, 4266 weight class) and Frank Doyle (ranked 402 p4p, 414 weight class). Doyle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Bring Ya Whole Crew - DMX. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Excellent boxer
Cuts easily |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Cale Rocha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Doyle!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Blasius, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Doyle tries to circle away but Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocha.
Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Doyle lunges at Rocha with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Rocha's hand.
Doyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Rocha wants to clinch.
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha moves into range and clinches up with Doyle.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha has Doyle pressed against the cage, preventing Doyle from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Rocha lands a body punch in the clinch.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha controlling the action here for a moment.
A short uppercut from Rocha.
Rocha slowing the pace effectively.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Rocha creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Doyle wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice body kick from Doyle.
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle unleashes a big counter combination but Rocha bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Rocha tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Doyle manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Doyle swats away the attempt to clinch by Rocha.
Doyle now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Doyle dips to his left and cracks Rocha with an uppercut!
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice body kick there by Doyle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rocha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Rocha rushes Doyle and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Doyle is trying to push Rocha away but Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
Doyle is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Rocha fails to land.
Rocha is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Doyle is defending well for now.
Doyle blocks an elbow strike from Rocha.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha working aggressively here.
Doyle wants to break free but Rocha has control.
Rocha misses with a short punch on the inside.
A frustrated look appears on Doyle's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Rocha lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Doyle backwards.
Doyle breaks the clinch.
Doyle looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Doyle throws a big counter head kick but Rocha avoids it with no problem.
Doyle misses with a kick to the body.
Doyle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Rocha tries to clinch up
and Doyle counters with a straight right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Rocha 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.
Doyle misses with a body kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doyle's efforts to push away.
Still in the clinch, Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocha trying to land knees to the body.
Rocha makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Rocha is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Doyle can do to turn this around?
A right handed body shot lands from Rocha.
Doyle tries to circle away but Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocha lands a left hand.
Rocha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocha controlling the action here for a moment.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rocha keeps control of Doyle as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doyle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank Doyle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Rocha clinches up against the cage.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Doyle wants to get back to striking at distance but Rocha won't allow it.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doyle is trying to push Rocha away but Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Come on Rocha - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
Doyle is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Rocha is stalling here.
Doyle being controlled against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rocha.
Rocha misses with some punches.
Rocha makes some space for himself and lands 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!
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Rocha has a couple of punches blocked by Doyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha throws a punch but it's blocked by Doyle.
Doyle working hard to break the clinch.
Doyle tries to circle away but Rocha has him pinned against the cage.
Rocha scores with a shot to the side of Doyle's head.
Doyle can't break the clinch.
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Doyle looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Doyle rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Rocha moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Doyle paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Doyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha gets through Doyle's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Doyle is trying to break the clinch but Rocha is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Doyle tries to break free but Rocha pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Doyle.
Rocha lands a nice uppercut.
Rocha swings wildly with an uppercut but Doyle uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Rocha.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Rocha fails to land.
Rocha misses with a body punch.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but Rocha has the dominant position.
Rocha stalls.
Rocha prevents Doyle from breaking the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cale Rocha dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Rocha tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Doyle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rocha tries to clinch up but Doyle circles away and keeps his distance.
Rocha moves in looking to clinch but Doyle pushes him off.
Rocha forces Doyle back against the cage and clinches.
Doyle is trying to force a seperation but Rocha has the dominant position.
Doyle tries to break free but Rocha pushes him back against the cage.
Rocha lands with a left to the head.
Doyle avoids the elbow strike from Rocha, against the cage.
Rocha misses with a hook from the clinch.
Doyle breaks from the clinch.
Rocha tries to clinch up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donk. Doyle catches Rocha right on the button with a cross.
Doyle feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Rochas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Doyle avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Rocha fails with an attempt to clinch.
Decent striking displayed by Doyle there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rocha tries to clinch but Doyle moves out of range.
Rocha wants to clinch but Doyle slips to the side
and Doyle counters with a series of strikes. Rocha will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocha wants to clinch but Doyle slips to the side
and Doyle counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch up but Doyle swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Rocha on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rocha clinches with his opponent.
Frank Doyle has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Still in the clinch, Rocha scores with a nice short uppercut.
Rocha lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Rocha scores with a shoulder strike.
Rocha tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Doyle prevents a body shot from Rocha.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rocha swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rocha misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocha lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Rocha throws a head punch that misses.
Rocha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Doyle is trying to push Rocha away but Rocha has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
A shot in the inside from Rocha.
Doyle is looking to break free of the clinch but Rocha has double underhooks.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Rocha keeps him there for the moment.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Rocha keeps him there for the moment.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha misses with the head strike.
Rocha leaning against his opponent.
Doyle blocking some punches.
Doyle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cale Rocha seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocha tries to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocha tries to close the distance and clinch but Doyle swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Doyle! But no joy.
Doyle fails to land with a series of punches.
Rocha is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Doyle circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rocha moves into the clinch.
Doyle blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Rocha misses with a punch on the inside.
Rocha lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Rocha lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Doyle has had enough of the clinch but Rocha keeps him there for the moment.
Rocha lands with a short shot to the head.
Rocha is working Doyle over against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rocha.
Doyle looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocha scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Doyle manages to break the clinch.
Rocha is looking to clinch but Doyle is avoiding it.
Rocha tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Rocha closes the distance and clinches.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Doyle takes a shot to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Rocha.
Rocha lands a hook to the side of the head.
Doyle is rocked!
Rocha dips a shoulder and cracks Doyle with a mighty uppercut! Doyle falls back against the cage and Rocha unloads with a barrage of strikes! Doyle is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Rocha screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Cale Rocha!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Alijah Roman (ranked 4202 p4p, 4268 weight class) and Ilya Bocharov (ranked 393 p4p, 399 weight class). Bocharov is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Viking - Slaughter to Prevail. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alijah Roman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ilya Bocharov!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Daniel Blasius and Radbod Blank.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roman connects with a good right hand that stumbles Bocharov. Bocharov circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bocharov fails with the takedown
and Roman counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bocharov thinking.
Bocharov with a lazy takedown attempt
and Roman counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Bocharov shoots in for a takedown but Roman shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alijah Roman has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ilya Bocharov.
Bocharov has his takedown stuffed
and Roman connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bocharov with a poor takedown
and Roman counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ilya Bocharov has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bocharov takes one on the button.
Roman misses with a few strikes there.
Nice cross by Roman.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bocharov dives in for a single leg takedown but Roman sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Roman connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Roman punishes Bocharov's body with a nice straight punch.
Bocharov with a poor takedown
and Roman counters with a straight right hand.
Bocharov drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Roman wants to get back to his feet but Bocharov passes into half guard.
Roman is looking to escape.
Bocharov tries to pass to full mount but Roman defends it.
Bocharov is trying to control the action in half guard but Roman is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bocharov has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Roman defend it? Bocharov steps over the head and cranks it - Roman is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Bocharov!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Ilya Bocharov!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ezekial Johnson (ranked 4209 p4p, 4373 weight class) and Tommy Larson (ranked 244 p4p, 251 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ezekial Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tommy Larson!
The judges for this bout are Wagner Zegers, Aafke Stam and Daniel Blasius.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
A nice side step and Larson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Left hook, right uppercut from Johnson.
Johnson fails to land with a series of punches.
Larson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Larson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Larson.
Larson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Larson lands a nice looking body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
A punch combination from Johnson misses.
Larson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Johnson. That did some damage!
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Johnson tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Larson scores with a body shot.
Larson scores with a kick to the body.
Johnson on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson walks into a jab.
Larson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Larson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson is breathing heavily.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
Larson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Larson scores with a shot to the body.
Larson lands with a nice body kick.
Larson connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Larson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Johnson with a body shot.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Larson with a jab.
Johnson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Larson scores with a jab to the head.
Larson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Johnson back to the cage. Larson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 Johnson is rocked!
Larson jabs at Johnson's body.
Oh Johnson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Larson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Johnson rather than just go for the knockout.
Larson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Johnson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Larson scores with a spinning back kick!
Larson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson cracks Johnson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Larson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larson lands a right hook to the body.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Larson lands a nice looking body shot.
Larson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson takes one to the chin there.
Larson misses with a head kick.
Johnson went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Nice body punch from Larson.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Larson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Larson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Larson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Larson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Johnson under the eye.
Larson lands a right hook to the body.
Larson clobbers Johnson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Larson lands a nice hook to Johnson's body. Johnson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Larson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Larson had a free shot at his head there.
Larson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A jab from Larson does it's job there.
Johnson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Larson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Larson feints and then cracks Johnson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Johnson down.
Larson cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Larson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Larson with a hook.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Both fighters circling a little - Larson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Larson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Sloppy strikes from Johnson. Those never looked like landing.
Larson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Larson throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Some wild striking there from Johnson.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Larson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Larson scores with a push kick.
Johnson seems to have got his legs back now.
A chopping leg kick lands by Larson.
Larson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Larson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Larson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Ezekial Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Larson throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Johnson on the side of the head.
Larson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Larson wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Larson dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Larson misses with a head kick.
Larson tries a head kick but it misses.
Johnson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Larson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Tommy Larson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson misses with a double jab.
Larson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Johnson is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A jab lands there for Larson.
Larson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Ezekial Johnson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Johnson looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Johnson misses with a series of wild punches.
Johnson looks to land a combination but Larson avoids it well.
Nice cross by Larson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a nice looking combination but Larson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Larson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larson cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Larson connects with a body shot that sends Johnson's belly button to the back.
Left hook, right uppercut from Larson.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Larson.
Larson throws a right hand that Johnson ducks under and follows up with a left that Johnson also avoids with ease.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Larson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Johnson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
Larson lands a slapping body shot.
Larson tries a head kick but it misses.
Larson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Johnson on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Larson. Larson obviously looking to wear him down.
Johnson misses with a two punch combination.
Johnson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Larson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Larson scores with a jab to the body.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Larson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Johnson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A nice side step and Larson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Larson - that will leave a mark!
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larson punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Larson counters with a nice uppercut.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Johnson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Johnson will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Larson connects with a body shot.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larson can pounce on him.
Larson thuds a left hand into Johnson's body.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson lands a slapping body shot.
Larson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Larson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Larson looks to land a combination but Johnson avoids it well.
Larson lands a body shot.
Larson lands a two punch combo.
Larson lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Larson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Johnson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Larson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jab, jab by Larson - just one landing.
Larson jabs Johnson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Johnson might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Larson lands a glancing blow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Larson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Larson lands a leg kick that knocks Johnson off balance momentarily.
Larson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Larson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Johnson at a distance.
Larson throws a nice looking combination but Johnson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Johnson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Larson turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Larson scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Johnson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Larson.
Larson misses with the combination.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Larson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Johnson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Larson dodges the punch combination from Johnson.
Ezekial Johnson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson flicks out a counter leg kick but Johnson steps away.
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson avoids them all with ease.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Johnson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Larson ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Larson connects with a body shot.
Larson connects with a leg kick.
Larson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Johnson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Larson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Larson slips a jab and a cross from Johnson.
Larson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Johnson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Larson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Johnson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Larson can pounce on him.
Larson lands a slapping body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Larson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Larson stuns Johnson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Larson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jab by Larson.
Johnson walks into a stiff left hand from Larson.
Larson lands a body shot.
Larson thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Larson throws a head kick but Johnson moves out of range.
Larson connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Johnson throws a series of punches but Larson moves out of range.
Johnson takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Larson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Johnson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Johnson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Larson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Larson lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Johnson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Larson circles away quickly and effectively.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larson counters with an outside leg kick.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Larson throws a front kick that sends Johnson stumbling back into the cage.
Larson lands a nice shot to the body.
Johnson throws a right and a left that Larson avoids nicely.
Larson misses with a few strikes there.
Larson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Crunch! Larson slams his shin into Johnson's torso.
Larson works Johnson's body with a nice hook.
Larson looks to land a combination. Johnson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Johnson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A shot to the liver by Larson. Beautiful body shot.
Johnson tries to bum rush Larson with a series of wild strikes but Larson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Larson now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Larson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Johnson's hands.
Larson misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Johnson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Larson thumps Johnson with a low kick.
Larson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Johnson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Larson digs a good body shot into Johnson's ribs.
Larson connects with a jab.
Johnson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Larson counters with a left to the body.
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Decent striking displayed by Larson there.
Larson scores with the left hand. Johnson knows he should have avoided that one.
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!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Larson.
Larson digs a good hook to Johnson's body.
Larson lands a right hook to the body.
Larson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson needs to keep his hands up - Larson had a free shot at his head there.
Johnson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Larson.
No joy there for Johnson, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Larson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Johnson doesn't seem bothered though.
Larson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Larson scores with a hook to the body. Johnson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Larson scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Larson finds it's way through Johnson's defenses.
Larson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Larson lands with a good body shot.
Larson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Johnson.
Larson lands with a thumping leg kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Larson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Johnson misses with a double jab
and Larson counters with a right hand to the body.
A left lands for Larson.
Larson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Johnson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tommy Larson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Larson 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 Wagner Zegers scores the fight 27:30
Judge Aafke Stam scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Blasius scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tommy Larson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Anders Thornberg (ranked 4003 p4p, 4146 weight class) and Jonjo Bullevard (ranked 362 p4p, 369 weight class). The key to victory for Anders Thornberg has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anders Thornberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jonjo Bullevard!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Saam Ante and Nard Betker.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thornberg gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Bullevard breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Decent striking displayed by Thornberg there.
Thornberg lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Bullevard lands a nice looking body shot.
Thornberg lands a lovely overhand right.
Thornberg lands a head shot.
Bullevard ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bullevard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bullevard fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Thornberg, pushing him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short right hand to the side of the head by Thornberg.
Thornberg throws a head punch that misses.
Thornberg looking to slow down the pace here.
Thornberg effectively controlling the action here.
Thornberg lands a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thornberg scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bullevard is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Thornberg gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Thornberg lands a body shot.
Thornberg lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bullevard tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Bullevard is looking to break free of the clinch but Thornberg has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Thornberg.
Thornberg lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bullevard's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bullevard ducks right into an uppercut from Thornberg.
Thornberg drops Bullevard with a straight right hand, right on the button! Thornberg follows him down to the mat and pounds him out with hammerfists until the referee jumps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Anders Thornberg!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cael Jenkins (ranked 3051 p4p, 5036 weight class) and Tommy Malone (ranked 322 p4p, 430 weight class). Jenkins comes into the arena with Doubt blaring out of the sound system. Tommy Malone is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cael Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Malone!
The judges for this bout are Nard Betker, Aafke Stam and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jenkins advances to full mount.
Malone is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jenkins has hold of Malone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Malone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Malone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Malone is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Malone is desperately trying to improve his position but Jenkins has a good base and remains in mount.
Jenkins is working to isolate an arm here. It's a telegraphed submission attempt but he's gone for it anyway - and he's got it! Jenkins extends the arm and Malone is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Cael Jenkins!
Cael Jenkins tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Msck Jella Daddalena (ranked 3056 p4p, 3274 weight class) and Naoki Tanaka (ranked 317 p4p, 334 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Msck Jella Daddalena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Naoki Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Paul Aken, Nard Betker and Patrick Alders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Jella Daddalena to the ground. Tanaka is now in Jella Daddalena's guard.
Jella Daddalena is wriggling around but Tanaka manages to pass to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jella Daddalena tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Tanaka has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Tanaka wants to finish this one by submission but Jella Daddalena is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Tanaka.
Jella Daddalena tries to reverse the position but Tanaka maintains control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jella Daddalena is just holding on here. Tanaka manages to take his back.
Jella Daddalena tries to escape but Tanaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jella Daddalena is trying to get back to his feet but Tanaka has full control of the position and if anything, Jella Daddalena has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Tanaka is hanging on to Jella Daddalena's back as he tries to escape.
Tanaka lands strikes to the head.
Jella Daddalena needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Tanaka wants to control but Jella Daddalena is keeping busy.
Tanaka looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jella Daddalena wants to control his opponent's hands but Tanaka gets his hands free.
Jella Daddalena prevents Tanaka from getting a body triangle.
Tanaka working for a choke but Jella Daddalena is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jella Daddalena is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Tanaka gets his way!
Tanaka keeps control of the position as Jella Daddalena tries to break free.
Jella Daddalena is working hard here to advance position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jella Daddalena wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Tanaka's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Jella Daddalena just trying to survive but Tanaka is wriggling into a better position, looking to finish.
Tanaka looking to soften up his opponent with punches.
Jella Daddalena tries to escape but Tanaka has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Tanaka trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tanaka gets his hands free as Jella Daddalena looks to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Jella Daddalena can't escape the position.
Jella Daddalena trying to control the position but Tanaka manages to sink in the hooks.
Tanaka controlling well, preventing Jella Daddalena from escaping the position.
Tanaka has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jella Daddalena looking very determined here, making life difficult for Tanaka.
Tanaka is hanging on to Jella Daddalena's back as he tries to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoki Tanaka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Jella Daddalena pushes Tanaka up against the cage in a clinch.
Jella Daddalena is trying to break the clinch but Tanaka is controlling him.
Tanaka fails to pull guard.
A head punch on the inside from Tanaka fails to land.
Tanaka pulls guard successfully.
Tanaka is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Jella Daddalena sitting in guard here, content to control.
Tanaka has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tanaka looking for a sweep. Not yet Tanaka, not yet.
Tanaka not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jella Daddalena stopping the sweep attempt from Tanaka.
Jella Daddalena wants to stand but Tanaka has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Tanaka looking to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jella Daddalena throws a series of punches but Tanaka moves out of range.
A jab from Jella Daddalena misses.
Jella Daddalena scores with a hook.
Jella Daddalena clinches up against the cage.
Tanaka wants a takedown.
Still in the clinch, Jella Daddalena scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jella Daddalena lands a nice shot to the body.
Jella Daddalena misses with a knee to the head.
Jella Daddalena tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jella Daddalena effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jella Daddalena lands with a light punch inside.
Jella Daddalena lands an elbow that stopped Tanaka in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Naoki Tanaka has been cut.
Tanaka wants to break free but Jella Daddalena has control.
Jella Daddalena throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Jella Daddalena lands an elbow inside that Tanaka shrugs off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jella Daddalena using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tanaka has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jella Daddalena throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jella Daddalena escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Msck Jella Daddalena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jella Daddalena misses the jab.
Jella Daddalena rushes Tanaka and presses him up against the cage.
Tanaka jumps guard but Jella Daddalena stands there with Tanaka around his waist. Tanaka gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Msck Jella Daddalena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Naoki Tanaka.
A frustrated look appears on Tanaka's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Jella Daddalena taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jella Daddalena walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jella Daddalena throws a leg kick but Tanaka moved away.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jella Daddalena.
Jella Daddalena looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Msck Jella Daddalena is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jella Daddalena lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
A slow jab from Jella Daddalena misses its intended target.
Jella Daddalena seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jella Daddalena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tanaka.
Tanaka shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Jella Daddalena sprawls well. Jella Daddalena wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet.
Tanaka shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jella Daddalena holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Jella Daddalena misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Tanaka.
Tanaka jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jella Daddalena walks away with a smile on his face. Tanaka gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, jab by Jella Daddalena - just one landing.
Tanaka throws a body shot but no joy.
Jella Daddalena misses the shot to the body.
Jella Daddalena digs a good hook to Tanaka's body.
Jella Daddalena connects with a right hand. Tanaka shakes it off.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jella Daddalena swats away the attempt to clinch by Tanaka.
Jella Daddalena throws a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka fails with a takedown attempt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Jella Daddalena.
Jella Daddalena dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tanaka takes one on the chin but seems OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Msck Jella Daddalena dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Naoki Tanaka's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tanaka tries to clinch but Jella Daddalena is having none of it.
Tanaka is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jella Daddalena sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Msck Jella Daddalena is winning the standup battle so far.
Tanaka looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jella Daddalena is looking for a counter combo.
Jella Daddalena throws a leg kick that misses.
Tanaka wants to counter with a clinch but Jella Daddalena pushes him away.
Oooooh!!! Jella Daddalena has knocked Tanaka down with a huge combo! Jella Daddalena steps away and waves a wobbly Tanaka back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Tanaka is rocked!
Jella Daddalena throws an overhand right that has Tanaka reeling! Jella Daddalena follows up with more punches and Tanaka is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Msck Jella Daddalena!
A victorious Msck Jella Daddalena thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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