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Feral Combat 53 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jackie Soap (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Keiji Kawada (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Keiji Kawada has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Counter fighter
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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
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jackie Soap!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 15 - 1, fighting out of London, Keiji Kawada!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kawada doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Soap counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kawada wants to get back to his feet.
Kawada is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Kawada looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Soap prevents Kawada from improving his position.
Kawada pushes Soap off looking to stand but Soap dives back in and keeps control.
Soap throwing shots but Kawada is blocking nicely.
Kawada wants to control but Soap is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soap performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Soap seems to be working for a kimura but Kawada defends the submission attempt.
Kawada wants to get back to full guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Soap in particular looking to stall.
Soap prevents Kawada from improving his position.
Soap slips a nice elbow through Kawada's hands, connecting with Kawada's forehead.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soap takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Soap wants to take a breather but Kawada is having none of it.
Kawada trying to hold on to Soap's head to control him but Soap postures up.
It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.
Kawada changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Soap tries to avoid it but Kawada manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Soap to the ground. Soap escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kawada gets caught napping as Soap dives in and scores a takedown. Kawada manages to retain guard.
Soap wants to control from the top but Kawada keeps moving.
Kawada is trying to control the position but Soap postures up.
Kawada manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Soap manages to get himself to full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Soap preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Kawada stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Soap swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kawada postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Soap is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kawada, into his guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kawada working a defensive guard here.
Soap throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kawada works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Soap won't allow Kawada to get back to his feet.
Soap controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Soap has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kawada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Kawada has his takedown stuffed
and Soap counters with a nice double leg into side control. Kawada won't be happy with that.
Jackie Soap has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Keiji Kawada.
Soap cracks Kawada with a big right hand but Kawada just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Kawada is trying to work for a sweep but Soap has mounted him!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kawada regains half guard.
Kawada trying to control but Soap postures up.
Kawada regains full guard. Nicely done.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Kawada is trying to hold Soap in close to prevent damage but Soap has managed to pass into half guard.
Kawada wants to improve his position but Soap is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jackie Soap dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soap moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Kawada closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Soap did well to prevent Kawada getting side control.
Soap is looking to improve his position.
Kawada trying to control from half guard but Soap is working away.
Kawada is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Kawada is looking to advance position but Soap won't allow it.
Kawada wants to lay and pray for a moment but Soap keeps working.
Soap keeps control of the position for the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawada is looking for a kimura but Soap is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kawada to get the leverage.
Kawada is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Soap wants to control but Kawada is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kawada is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Soap has managed to free his arm - good work.
Kawada is trying to control the action in half guard but Soap is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Soap wants to sweep here but Kawada controlling him for the moment.
Kawada wants to pass the guard but Soap is keeping the position.
Kawada slips nicely into half guard.
Soap trying to control from the bottom.
Soap won't allow Kawada to pass to mount.
Soap is not content to let Kawada control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Soap works his way to full guard. Good work.
Soap has control of Kawada's left arm, preventing Kawada from doing any damage.
Kawada looking to pass the guard.
Kawada trying to control the position from guard on top but Soap is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Soap is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kawada is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Soap scores with a couple of nice shots.
Kawada looks like he's trying to stand up.
Soap not doing much here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soap lands strikes from half guard.
Kawada moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Soap slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Soap advances position into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soap is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keiji Kawada will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Soap gets a takedown into half guard.
Soap trying to control the action but Kawada is working from the bottom.
Kawada gets back to full guard.
Kawada is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Kawada looking for a sweep. Not yet Kawada, not yet.
Kawada being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soap preventing the sweep.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Soap trying to control the position from guard on top but Kawada is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We're going to have a standup here because Jackie Soap wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kawada shoots in but no luck this time.
Kawada tries for a takedown but Soap circles away easily
and Soap counters with a shoot takedown. Kawada fights it but they end up in guard.
Kawada looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kawada is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Soap working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soap controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kawada wants to get back to his feet but Soap is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Kawada throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Soap escapes and throws Kawada's legs to the side, diving into side control!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soap moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Soap tries to stand but Kawada is controlling his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kawada is looking for a sweep.
A lull in the action here.
Kawada wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kawada is looking to reverse the position.
Soap scores with a couple of short elbows.
Kawada is trying to escape the position but Soap is controlling the position.
Kawada manages to get back to half guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Kawada trying to control from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soap missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Soap is trying to control the action in half guard but Kawada is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kawada is pressing down on Soap's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Soap trying to stand up but can't free himself from Kawada's guard.
Kawada is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Soap rolls with it to try and escape but Kawada cranks on the arm and Soap is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Keiji Kawada!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Keiji Kawada waved his t-shirt featuring KAISER's logo in front of the cameras.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamil Koltun (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ippo Ribeiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Ribeiro has chosen bubble pop as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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259 lbs
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300 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Kamil Koltun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Ippo Ribeiro!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Glass and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koltun misses with a head kick.
Koltun defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ribeiro.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koltun's waist but Koltun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
A swing and a miss from Koltun.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ribeiro.
Kamil Koltun has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ippo Ribeiro.
Ribeiro darts in looking for a takedown but Koltun gets double underhooks and turns Ribeiro into the cage.
Koltun gets through Ribeiro's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Koltun.
A short left from Koltun.
Koltun throws an elbow that misses.
Ribeiro has Koltun pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Koltun manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Ribeiro has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Koltun after a bit of a struggle.
Ribeiro has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Koltun is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Koltun lands with a short shot to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koltun lands a shoulder strike.
Koltun is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Koltun lands with a right to the head.
Ribeiro is looking to take this one to the mat.
A shot in the inside from Koltun.
Ribeiro looks winded!
Koltun lands an elbow inside.
It looks like Ippo Ribeiro has been cut.
Ribeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ribeiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Koltun lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Koltun.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koltun stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Still in the clinch, Koltun scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ribeiro takes a shot to the head.
Koltun lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Koltun is pressed up against the cage. Ribeiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Koltun down to the mat. Koltun avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ribeiro has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Koltun is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koltun lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Koltun connects with a looping right hand.
Ribeiro takes a jab right on the kisser.
Koltun lands a big right hand that sends Ribeiro crashing to the mat! Koltun stays standing though and waves Ribeiro back to his feet!
Ribeiro shoots for a double leg takedown but Koltun sprawls well. He's pushed Ribeiro's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ribeiro tries to move into range but Koltun moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ribeiro throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Koltun's waist but Koltun gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ribeiro off to one side.
Good standup being displayed there by Koltun as he connects with a hook.
Koltun drops Ribeiro with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Ribeiro looks back up at him and smiles so Koltun waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Ribeiro is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ribeiro doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Koltun counters with a right hand from hell and Ribeiro is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kamil Koltun!
Ippo Ribeiro was interviewed post fight and said 'i'm injured'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Nixon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jamal Jordan (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Jordan has chosen Vamos as his entrance music. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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199 lbs
11 - 13 - 0 |
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202 lbs
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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
11 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, David Nixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Jamal Jordan!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Sam Margolis and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jordan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
It looks like David Nixon has been cut.
Jordan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Nixon.
Nixon scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Jordan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nixon.
Nixon has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Jordan is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Nixon has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jordan is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Nixon wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jordan keeps working.
Nixon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
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!
Nixon scores with punches from side control.
Jordan is looking for a sweep.
Nixon working the ground and pound but Jordan is defending the strikes.
Jordan managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Nixon.
The ground and pound from Nixon seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Jordan wants to control but Nixon postures up.
Jordan regains half guard.
Jordan wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jordan is positioning himself well to prevent Nixon advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nixon keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Nixon thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jordan's head.
Nixon prevents Jordan from improving his position.
Nixon trying to pass the guard but Jordan defending well.
Jordan tries to roll over but Nixon keeps him under control.
Jordan trying to control but Nixon postures up.
Nixon is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jordan trying to control from the bottom.
Jordan is staying active underneath Nixon, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nixon sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Jordan defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nixon throwing shots but Jordan is blocking nicely.
Nixon prevents Jordan from standing back up.
Nixon throwing shots but Jordan is blocking nicely.
Nixon is looking to take a break and control but Jordan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jordan is trying to maintain the position but Nixon is very close to passing his half guard.
Ground and pound from Nixon.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jordan wants to get back to full guard.
Nixon performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Nixon is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jordan has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jordan trying to hold on to Nixon's head to control him but Nixon postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jordan regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jordan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Jordan wants to stand but Nixon is controlling the position.
Nixon pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jordan is keeping the position for now.
Jordan has control of Nixon's left arm, preventing Nixon from doing any damage.
Nixon cracks Jordan with a solid left hand.
Nixon stops Jordan from standing up.
Jordan tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nixon working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Nixon wants to control from the top but Jordan keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nixon stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jordan swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Nixon trying to control but Jordan is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jordan lands with a good 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!
Nixon tries for a takedown but Jordan sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Jamal Jordan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jordan scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Nixon tries for a takedown but Jordan circles away easily
and Jordan counters with a crisp one two that drops Nixon! Jordan thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Nixon to his feet! Nixon is in big trouble!
Nixon is rocked!
Nixon is breathing heavily.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Jordan! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Jamal Jordan!
Jamal Jordan seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
The defeated David Nixon had this to say: 'You got Lucky, Rematch me and you will get your ass Knocked out'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Max Kaz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jack Campbell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Max Kaz had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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178 lbs
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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
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Max Kaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Campbell!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Campbell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Kaz manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Campbell gets a clinch.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaz lands an elbow just above Campbell 's eye.
Campbell avoids a wild elbow strike from Kaz.
Campbell pulls guard.
Campbell is trying to control the position but Kaz postures up.
Campbell is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kaz is aware though and is defending well.
Kaz seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Campbell is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Kaz not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Campbell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell keeping moving, preventing Kaz from controlling successfully.
We're going to have a standup here because Max Kaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Kaz fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Campbell lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kaz lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Campbell scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kaz doesn't seem bothered though.
Kaz pushes Campbell away with a front kick.
Campbell wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters circling a little - Kaz finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Kaz clinches up with Campbell and pushes him back against the cage.
Kaz misses with an elbow strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Kaz blocks it.
Kaz with a knee to the head.
Kaz misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Campbell jumps guard but Kaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaz swings wildly with an uppercut but Campbell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaz is defending well for now.
Kaz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kaz misses with a punch to the body.
Kaz misses with an elbow strike.
Campbell is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Campbell jumps guard but Kaz turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Campbell has him pressed against the cage.
Campbell unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Kaz blocks it.
Campbell jumps guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Campbell lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for Kaz!
Campbell tries to control but Kaz wriggling away.
Kaz tries to hold on but Campbell postures up.
Kaz has given up his back. Will we see Campbell going for some submissions?
Campbell tries to keep control of the position but Kaz is staying busy.
Kaz tries to break free.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kaz knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kaz for a finish.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Campbell looking to break Kaz's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kaz remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Campbell will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Campbell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Campbell has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Kaz has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Campbell is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Kaz has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kaz avoids the strikes from Campbell.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kaz blocks a head kick by Campbell.
Campbell misses with a body shot.
Campbell moves into the clinch.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaz is defending well for now.
Campbell prevents a body shot from Kaz.
Campbell looking to throw knees to the head but Kaz is blocking nicely.
Kaz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Kaz misses with an elbow over the top.
Campbell on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Still in the clinch, Campbell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Campbell is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kaz is defending well for now.
Campbell lands an uppercut.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Campbell lands a good knee to the midsection. Kaz won't want to take too many of those.
Campbell is stalling here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Campbell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaz tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Campbell jumps guard but Kaz stands there with Campbell around his waist. Campbell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Campbell.
Campbell pulls guard.
Campbell can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Kaz controls the pace.
Campbell will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Kaz trying to control but Campbell is working from the bottom.
Kaz is really struggling to control Campbell but he's trying to hold on to the position.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
We're going to have a standup here because Max Kaz wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Campbell keeps Kaz at a distance using the push kick.
Kaz looks to score with a jab to the body but Campbell is just out of range.
Campbell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Campbell wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Campbell tenderised Kaz's leg. Kaz is trying to keep his angry face on.
Campbell tries to land a front kick but Kaz steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A slapping body kick lands there for Campbell.
Kaz connects with a solid leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Campbell tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Campbell.
Campbell lands a nice looking kick to the body. Kaz takes a step back to recover.
Kaz blocks a leg kick.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Campbell, right into the meat.
Jack Campbell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Campbell misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz missing with a left hand there. Campbell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Campbell rushes Kaz and presses him up against the cage.
Campbell stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Campbell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kaz lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Campbell tries to pull guard but Kaz won't allow it.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Knees to the body from Kaz.
Campbell lands a knee to the head.
Campbell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Campbell jumps guard.
Campbell bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Kaz's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Campbell stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Campbell passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Campbell has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Campbell swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Kaz is now in Campbell's guard. A big mistake from Campbell there, giving up the dominant position!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Campbell showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A slapping body kick lands there for Kaz.
Campbell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Campbell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kaz takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Campbell clinches with his opponent.
Kaz has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kaz throws a head punch that misses.
Campbell goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Campbell tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Kaz blocks it.
Campbell misses with a knee strike.
Kaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Campbells head.
Kaz misses with a short punch on the inside.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaz lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Campbell.
Jack Campbell seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Campbell throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kaz lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body.
Campbell slows down the pace here.
Campbell can't find room to land a body shot as Kaz controls the action.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Kaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Campbell avoids the damage to the body.
Kaz misses with some punches.
Knees in the clinch landing for Kaz.
Kaz tries to land knees in the clinch but Campbell avoids the damage to the body.
Campbell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campbell blocks a body shot from Kaz.
Max Kaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaz lands a damaging elbow.
Campbell displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kaz up against the cage.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaz lands an elbow just above Campbell 's eye.
It looks like Jack Campbell has been cut.
Kaz working aggressively here.
Kaz trying to land knees to the body.
Kaz with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Campbell with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Kaz throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Campbell tries to pull guard but Kaz holds him up against the cage and eventually Campbell drops back down to his feet.
Kaz tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Kaz back against the cage.
Campbell takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kaz struggles to land a body shot inside as Campbell controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaz throws an elbow that misses.
Kaz is looking to break free of the clinch but Campbell has double underhooks.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campbell missing with knees to the body.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Kaz blocks it.
Kaz misses with a knee to the head.
Kaz looking to slow down the pace here.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but Kaz blocks it.
Campbell is looking to control Kaz's arms but Kaz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Campbell has his back to the cage.
Kaz tries to throw a body punch but Campbell avoids it by throwing Kaz back against the cage.
Campbell lands a nice knee to the body.
Campbell with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Kaz is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Jack Campbell is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Campbell takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kaz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Campbell stalling in the clinch but Kaz improves position.
Campbell tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Kaz trying to land knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A body shot lands from Kaz.
Kaz avoiding damage as Campbell throws knees to the body.
Kaz looking to throw knees to the head but Campbell is blocking nicely.
Kaz tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Campbell avoids it.
Campbell using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kaz has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Campbell takes a shot to the head.
Kaz lands a nice elbow.
Campbell lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Max Kaz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Campbell 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Campbell!
Jack Campbell 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Capriotti (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Tom Haverford (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Capriotti kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Immigrant Song - Karen O (feat. Trent Reznor & Atticus Ross). Haverford has chosen Jay-Z & Kanye West - N** In Paris as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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186 lbs
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190 lbs
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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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
6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nikolay Capriotti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Haverford !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haverford scoring well with a low kick there.
Haverford keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haverford motions for Capriotti to come forward. Haverford throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Capriotti fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haverford manages to avoid it.
Capriotti avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've been hearing reports that Capriotti has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Nikolay Capriotti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Haverford gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Capriotti to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Haverford is pulling down on Capriotti's head. It's preventing any offense from Capriotti, at least for the moment.
Capriotti works over Haverford with some ground and pound from guard.
Capriotti trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Haverford controls Capriotti momentarily but Capriotti frees himself.
Haverford wants to sweep but no luck.
Our spies down at at BLACKSMITH GYM - THE 25 Coach Las Vegas Mega-Gym inform us that Haverford has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capriotti looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Capriotti manages to get himself to full guard.
Haverford pushing down on Capriotti's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Haverford is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Capriotti has managed to free his arm - good work.
Haverford is looking for a kimura but Capriotti is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Haverford to get the leverage.
Haverford is looking for a kimura here.
Haverford works his way into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haverford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haverford is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Capriotti is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Haverford in side control, throwing shots but Capriotti defends.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capriotti tries to buck Haverford off but Haverford is having none of it.
Haverford tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haverford swings around for an armbar but Capriotti sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Haverford 's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Capriotti throws a big right hand that misses.
Haverford avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Haverford looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Haverford manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Capriotti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Capriotti sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Capriotti regains full guard. Nicely done.
Capriotti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capriotti is keeping the position for now.
Haverford drops back, looking for a kneebar! Capriotti looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Capriotti looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Capriotti!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Capriotti is trying to get an arm triangle but Haverford is defending well.
Capriotti thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haverford manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capriotti wants to improve his position but Haverford is controlling well.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Haverford will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
An inside leg kick lands from Haverford .
Haverford fails with a takedown attempt.
Capriotti gets a clinch.
Capriotti gets through Haverford 's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Haverford scores a nice knee to the body.
Haverford misses with a hook from the clinch.
Capriotti pulls Haverford into guard.
Haverford with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Capriotti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Haverford is one step ahead there.
Haverford throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Haverford 's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Haverford pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Capriotti is keeping the position for now.
Tom Haverford has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capriotti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Haverford gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Capriotti keeping full guard, as Haverford tries to pass.
Haverford drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Capriotti dives on top into guard.
Capriotti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Haverford swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Capriotti chips away with some ground and pound.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haverford is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Capriotti drops back looking for a leg! Haverford is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Haverford manages to kick Capriotti off! Capriotti jumps back into Haverford 's guard.
Haverford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capriotti stands and throws Haverford 's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Capriotti is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Haverford knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Haverford tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Capriotti wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford wants to control but Capriotti postures up.
Haverford manages to get back to half guard.
Haverford is defending against the submission attempts here by Capriotti.
Haverford wants to improve his position but Capriotti is controlling well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haverford regains full guard. Nicely done.
Haverford wants to sweep but no luck.
Haverford keeps trying to improve his position.
Capriotti scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Haverford is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Haverford working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capriotti.
Capriotti preventing the sweep.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Capriotti would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Haverford preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tom Haverford will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Haverford shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Capriotti wants to improve his position but Haverford is controlling well.
Capriotti is working hard here to advance position.
Haverford is working for a kimura but Capriotti is defending it quite comfortably.
Capriotti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Haverford wants to pass the guard but Capriotti is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haverford is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Haverford is looking for submissions but instead, Capriotti has regained full guard.
Haverford looking to pass the guard.
Capriotti is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Capriotti keeping moving, preventing Haverford from controlling successfully.
Nikolay Capriotti has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Haverford stacks Capriotti on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Haverford !
Haverford thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Capriotti gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Haverford is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Capriotti defends it well.
Capriotti slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haverford throws an elbow that misses. Capriotti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Haverford 's guard. Nice move by Capriotti!
Haverford tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Capriotti postures up and lands a big shot to Haverford 's brow.
Capriotti with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Capriotti preventing the sweep.
Capriotti slips nicely into half guard.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Haverford trying to control here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capriotti is working for a kimura but Haverford is defending it quite comfortably.
Capriotti lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Capriotti is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Haverford defends it well.
Capriotti is trying to work for a kimura but Haverford is defending well.
Tom Haverford is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Haverford is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Capriotti pulls his head out easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nikolay Capriotti showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Haverford has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:29
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:29
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Tom Haverford !
After winning the bout, Tom Haverford thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
Nikolay Capriotti was interviewed post fight and said 'It's been a rough path for me and I don't know why...'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Magnus Barfot (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cain Dos Santos (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Barfot comes to the cage accompanied by 793. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Magnus Barfot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Cain Dos Santos!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barfot keeps Dos Santos at a distance using the push kick.
Barfot looks to land a body kick but Dos Santos moved away.
Barfot throws a body punch but Dos Santos moves out of range.
Dos Santos fails with the takedown.
Barfot pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Magnus Barfot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barfot lets loose with a powerful body kick. Dos Santos will feel that in the morning.
No luck for Dos Santos with that takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Barfot throws a head kick but Dos Santos moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dos Santos on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dos Santos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Barfot pinned against the cage. Barfot gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Magnus Barfot has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cain Dos Santos.
Barfot connects with a body shot that sends Dos Santos's belly button to the back.
Dos Santos looks winded!
Barfot fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dos Santos, pushing him back against the cage.
Barfot tries a body shot but Dos Santos blocks it.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barfot to keep the fight standing.
Dos Santos is working for takedown but Barfot is calmly controlling the position for now.
Barfot misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dos Santos wants a takedown.
Dos Santos wants a takedown but no success here.
Barfot lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Cain Dos Santos has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Santos is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barfot to keep the fight standing.
Dos Santos is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Barfot is defending well.
Dos Santos's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Barfot - that landed with a thud.
Dos Santos avoids the elbow strike from Barfot, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Barfot.
Barfot lands a body punch in the clinch.
Barfot slows down the pace here.
A body shot lands from Barfot.
A short uppercut from Barfot.
Dos Santos tries to pull guard but Barfot holds him up against the cage and eventually Dos Santos drops back down to his feet.
Barfot lands a body punch in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Barfot as the two fighters clinch.
Barfot lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dos Santos.
Barfot tries to land knees in the clinch but Dos Santos avoids the damage to the body.
Dos Santos drops down looking for an ankle pick but Barfot pulls his leg out and moves away.
Dos Santos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Santos there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've been told by Barfot's head coaches at In the Penile Colony that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barfot connects with an inside leg kick.
Barfot jabs Dos Santos to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Magnus Barfot is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barfot jabs at Dos Santos's body.
Barfot goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Barfot is looking to wear down Dos Santos with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barfot bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Dos Santos 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.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Barfot throws a front kick that sends Dos Santos stumbling back into the cage.
Barfot delivers a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Barfot.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Barfot.
Barfot connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dos Santos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Barfot lands with an uppercut that bounces Dos Santos off the cage and back into range.
Dos Santos takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Barfot dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Cain Dos Santos's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barfot - that will leave a mark!
Dos Santos moves out of range of the body kick from Barfot.
That kick from Barfot tenderised Dos Santos's leg. Dos Santos is trying to keep his angry face on.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dos Santos takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Barfot fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Barfot punishes Dos Santos's body with a nice straight punch.
Barfot throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dos Santos is breathing heavily.
Barfot feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Dos Santos's calf.
Dos Santos takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barfot lands a leg kick that knocks Dos Santos off balance momentarily.
Barfot darts in and clinches Dos Santos up against the cage.
Dos Santos fails to pull guard.
Barfot is working Dos Santos over against the cage.
Barfot lands with a left to the head.
That has opened up Cain Dos Santos's cut even more.
Barfot lands a left hand that snaps the head of Dos Santos backwards.
Barfot struggles to land a body shot inside as Dos Santos controls his hands.
Barfot landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barfot cracks Dos Santos with a nice body shot.
Barfot comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Barfot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dos Santos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Barfot.
Good body shot from Barfot.
Barfot can't find room to land a body shot as Dos Santos controls the action.
A short right from Barfot on the inside.
A short right from Barfot.
Dos Santos is rocked!
A left hand lands to the body for Barfot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Barfot.
Dos Santos is still on wobbly legs! Can Barfot finish him?
The cut above Cain Dos Santos's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Magnus Barfot has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Barfot throws a big uppercut that drops Dos Santos! More strikes from Barfot and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Dos Santos lies dazed against the cage as Barfot celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magnus Barfot!
Magnus Barfot 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 Julius Ceasar (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dc Gable (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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199 lbs
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200 lbs
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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
23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Julius Ceasar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dc Gable!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ceasar clobbers Gable with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ceasar.
A head kick by Gable misses
and Ceasar counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Ceasar throws an overhand right that lands on Gable's shoulder, as Gable tries to avoid the shot.
Ceasar lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ceasar fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gable manages to avoid it.
Ceasar lands a slapping body shot.
Gable throws a head kick but Ceasar moves out of range.
Gable swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab by Gable.
Gable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ceasar. That's going to slow Gable down.
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!
Ceasar has managed to clinch.
Gable can't find room to land a body shot as Ceasar controls the action.
Gable tries a body shot but Ceasar blocks it.
Gable goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Ceasar fails to land.
Ceasar is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Gable is keeping busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Ceasar on the inside.
Good body shot from Ceasar.
A short uppercut from Ceasar.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Gable misses with the head strike.
Gable throws a head punch that misses.
Ceasar blocks a body shot from Gable.
Gable throws a head punch that misses.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
Gable pushes Ceasar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ceasar blocks an uppercut.
Good body shot from Gable.
Ceasar misses with a body punch.
Gable lands with a right to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceasar.
Gable tries to throw a body punch but Ceasar avoids it by throwing Gable back against the cage.
Ceasar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gable controls his hands.
Ceasar is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Gable is defending well for now.
Gable being controlled against the cage.
Ceasar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gable lands an uppercut.
Gable scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gable swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceasar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Ceasar.
Gable misses with some punches.
Ceasar misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ceasar makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Gable misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gable swings wildly with an uppercut but Ceasar uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gable stalling the fight.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ceasar.
Gable lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Gable lands an uppercut.
Ceasar slows down the pace here.
Gable lands a nice uppercut.
Gable lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ceasar backwards.
Ceasar working aggressively here.
Gable misses with a hook from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ceasar blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Gable lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Ceasar.
Ceasar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ceasar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gable.
Ceasar tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gable blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gable softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Gable.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
Ceasar is working Gable over against the cage.
Ceasar lands a body shot.
Ceasar lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ceasar lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gable misses with a hook to the ribs.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable keeps control of Ceasar as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gable misses with a punch to the body.
A shot in the inside from Ceasar.
Gable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Julius Ceasar will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ceasar misses with a few strikes there.
Gable throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gable takes a swing at Ceasar's ribcage but misses.
Gable walks into a left hand.
Gable throws a good cross that connects.
Gable takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ceasar scores with a hook to the body. Gable takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ceasar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gable swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ceasar tries to clinch there but Gable circles away.
Gable fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Gable lands a nice hook to Ceasar's body. Ceasar takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Gable takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gable throws a hook but Ceasar avoids it easily.
A slow jab from Gable misses its intended target.
Ceasar throws a sloppy head kick and Gable moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Gable.
Ceasar works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Ceasar looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gable thows a body shot but no joy.
Ceasar bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gable throws a push kick but Ceasar slaps the foot to one side.
Gable swings for the body but Ceasar moves out of range.
Ceasar tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gable was well out of range. Poor timing from Ceasar.
Ceasar moves away from the strike by Gable.
Gable misses with a looping right.
Ceasar doesn't manage to clinch there - Gable circles away.
Gable lands with a hook. Ceasar tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ceasar pushes Gable up against the cage in a clinch.
Gable makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right handed body shot lands from Ceasar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable blocks an uppercut.
Gable misses with the head strike.
Gable misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ceasar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gable controls his hands.
Ceasar misses with some punches.
Ceasar scores with a shoulder strike.
Gable has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Gable gets through Ceasar's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Gable taking a breather.
Ceasar throws a punch but it's blocked by Gable.
Gable manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Gable throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ceasars head.
Gable misses with some punches.
Ceasar prevents a body shot from Gable.
A right hook to the body lands for Ceasar.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gable misses with a body punch.
Gable tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ceasar misses with a punch to the body.
Gable wants to stall.
Gable pushes Ceasar back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ceasar struggles to land a body shot inside as Gable controls his hands.
Gable working aggressively here.
Gable misses with a punch to the body.
A right hook to the body lands for Ceasar.
Gable managing to block the knees to the body from Ceasar.
Ceasar keeps control of Gable as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Ceasar is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gable tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ceasar's elbow.
Gable struggles to land a body shot inside as Ceasar controls his hands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Ceasar prevents a body shot from Gable.
Ceasar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Gable working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ceasar blocks a body shot from Gable.
Ceasar works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Ceasar.
Ceasar tries to land knees in the clinch but Gable avoids the damage to the body.
Gable's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ceasar tries to work over Gable's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gable can't find room to land a body shot as Ceasar controls the action.
Stalling in the clinch from Gable.
Stalling in the clinch from Ceasar.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Gable scores with a shoulder strike.
Ceasar prevents a body shot from Gable.
Ceasar lands a body shot.
Ceasar is leaning against Gable and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dc Gable will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Ceasar looks to score with a jab to the body but Gable is just out of range.
Ceasar avoids a punch combination nicely.
Ceasar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gable moves out of range of the strikes.
Ceasar misses with a body shot.
Gable takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Gable walks into a stiff left hand from Ceasar.
Gable avoids the body shot from Ceasar.
Ceasar throws a leg kick which misses Gable's front leg but catches the back leg as Gable tries to avoid it.
A cross from Ceasar lands.
Ceasar throws a series of punches but Gable avoids them all with ease.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gable. Ceasar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ceasar jabs Gable to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Ceasar stuns Gable with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ceasar is looking to clinch.
Gable 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.
Gable slips a jab from Ceasar.
Ceasar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gable moves away.
Ceasar scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Gable darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Gable ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ceasar moves away.
Gable throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ceasar scores with a jab to the body.
Good exchange - Ceasar coming out on top.
Ceasar takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ceasar walks into a jab.
Ceasar slips a straight right by Gable.
Gable misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ceasar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gable pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ceasar misses the jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gable circles away from the clinch attempt.
Gable ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ceasar misses the shot to the body.
Ceasar moves out of range as Gable throws a body kick.
Gable misses with a lunging right hand
and Ceasar counters with a straight right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ceasar.
Nice defenses there by Ceasar.
Gable blocks the body kick.
A jab from Ceasar misses.
Ceasar lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Gable misses with an uppercut
and Ceasar moves into the clinch.
Gable takes a shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ceasar just leaning against Gable, taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ceasar.
Gable tries to throw a body punch but Ceasar avoids it by throwing Gable back against the cage.
Ceasar looking to slow down the pace here.
Ceasar misses with the head strike.
A shot in the inside from Gable.
Ceasar lands with a left to the head.
Gable can't break the clinch.
Gable wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ceasar has him pressed against the cage.
Gable misses with a body punch.
Ceasar lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gable backwards.
Gable is rocked!
Julius Ceasar has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Ceasar pushes Gable against the cage. Ceasar is working some dirty boxing. Ceasar pushes off with a quick right hook! Gable goes down! Gable tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Ceasar moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Julius Ceasar!
Julius Ceasar managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Hellbent , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dan Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Clark Channell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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182 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Swanson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Clark Channell!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Channell misses with a double jab.
Channell throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Channell misses with an uppercut
and Swanson counters with a series of strikes. Channell will be more careful next time no doubt.
A jab lands there for Swanson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Channell looks to land a left hand but Swanson moved out of range nicely.
Swanson misses with a straight right.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Channell has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Swanson slips a straight right by Channell.
Swanson moves out of range as Channell strikes.
Swanson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Channell throws a looping overhand right but Swanson ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson throws a lazy right hand but Channell sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Channell.
Channell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Channell shoots in for a takedown but Swanson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Channell looks to score with a jab to the body but Swanson is just out of range.
Channell digs a good hook to Swanson's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
Swanson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Channell shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Channell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Channell walks into a left hand.
Clark Channell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Swanson takes a swing at Channell's ribcage but misses.
Channell swings widly with a right hand
and Swanson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Channell misses the target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Channell.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Channell.
Channell loads up on a big right hand but Swanson slips the punch.
Swanson scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Channell shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Channell looks winded!
Channell closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Swanson manages to get to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Channell won't allow Swanson to get back to his feet.
Swanson wants to sweep here but Channell controlling him for the moment.
Swanson has his hands on Channell's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Swanson looking for a sweep. Not yet Swanson, not yet.
Swanson is adopting a defensive guard.
Channell passes into half guard.
Channell is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Swanson defends it well.
Channell throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are battling for position here. Swanson manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Channell missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Channell is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Swanson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Swanson has escaped and now he's on top!
Channell is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Channell utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Swanson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Channell working for a triangle but Swanson defends it easily.
Swanson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Channell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Channell throws his legs up looking for a submission but Swanson uses it to pass to side control.
Swanson stands up and beckons Channell to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters circle momentarily. Swanson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dan Swanson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Channell drives through with a takedown into Swanson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Swanson pulls Channell in close to prevent any damage.
Channell stopping the sweep attempt from Swanson.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Swanson dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Swanson throws the left hand but Channell avoids the punch easily.
Swanson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Channell throws out a loose jab but Swanson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Swanson will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Swanson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
A combination from Swanson does no damage.
Channell misses with a looping right.
Swanson connects with a single shot there.
Channell misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
Channell tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Swanson swivels and escapes.
A big right from Channell misses.
Swanson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Channell.
Swanson misses with a looping left.
Swanson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Channell momentarily.
Swanson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Swanson scores with a hook to the body. Channell takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Swanson misses with a series of wild punches.
Channell is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Channell staying out of range there.
Channell takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Channell misses the jab.
Channell checks a low kick from Swanson.
A punch combination from Swanson misses.
Dan Swanson is winning the standup battle so far.
Channell throws a right hand that Swanson ducks under and follows up with a left that Swanson also avoids with ease.
Channell has a takedown stuffed.
Dan Swanson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Clark Channell.
Channell throws a jab but it's blocked by Swanson.
Nice uppercut lands for Swanson. That snapped Channell's head back.
A swing and a miss from Swanson.
Swanson feints and then cracks Channell's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Channell down.
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!
Swanson cracks Channell on the jaw with a powerful right hand and Channell falls backwards against the cage. Swanson follows up with more strikes that drop Channell to his knees. Swanson keeps the pressure on and the referee jumps in to save Channell! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dan Swanson!
Dan Swanson retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Dan Swanson made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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pop
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