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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Carneiro (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Harry Hamper (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Harry Hamper acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Carneiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Hamper!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hamper forces Carneiro back against the cage and clinches.
Hamper dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Carneiro can't break the clinch.
Hamper controlling the action here for a moment.
Carneiro is trying to pull guard but Hamper has him pressed against the cage.
Hamper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carneiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Hamper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carneiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hamper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hamper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Come on Hamper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carneiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Come on Hamper - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee calls for Hamper to work.
Carneiro is working for takedown but Hamper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Carneiro definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Hamper misses with a knee to the head.
Carneiro fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamper tries a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks it.
Hamper blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Carneiro taking a breather.
Hamper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Carneiro is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Hamper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hamper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Hamper misses with a knee to the head.
Hamper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Carneiro has Hamper pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hamper manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Hamper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carneiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Knees to the body from Hamper.
Carneiro wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Hamper trying to land knees to the body.
Hamper gets underhooks to prevent Carneiro's takedown attempt.
Carneiro wants a takedown but no success here.
Carneiro tries for a takedown but Hamper manages to get underhooks.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Carneiro avoids it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hamper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carneiro is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Hamper is defending well.
Carneiro has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hamper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Carneiro manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Hamper lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is working for takedown but Hamper is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hamper misses with a knee strike.
Hamper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hamper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carneiro blocks it with crossed arms.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks with his arms.
Hamper crunches a lovely knee into Carneiro's ribcage.
Hamper with a knee to the head.
Hamper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Hamper tries to land knees in the clinch but Carneiro avoids the damage to the body.
Hamper missing with knees to the body.
Hamper looks winded!
Carneiro tries to pull guard but Hamper won't allow it.
Hamper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro taking a breather.
Hamper scores with a knee to the head.
Carneiro looking for a takedown.
Hamper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
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!
Hamper landing knees to the body.
Hamper with a knee to the head.
Carneiro is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Hamper is keeping busy.
Hamper leaning against his opponent.
Hamper effectively controlling the action here.
Hamper landing knees to the body.
Carneiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Hamper escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hamper dominated that round.
That's time! Carneiro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hamper gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hamper taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hamper stalling in the clinch.
Hamper landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Carneiro avoiding damage as Hamper throws knees to the body.
Carneiro taking a breather.
Hamper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamper fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Carneiro, pushing him back against the cage.
Hamper gets underhooks to prevent Carneiro's takedown attempt.
Carneiro can't break the clinch.
Hamper throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Carneiro blocks it with crossed arms.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carneiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Hamper obliges.
Knees to the body from Hamper.
Hamper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hamper working Carneiro over with knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carneiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamper misses with a knee strike.
Hamper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Carneiro is trying to break free.
Hamper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Hamper misses with a knee to the head.
Hamper prevents Carneiro from breaking the clinch.
Carneiro is trying to drag Hamper to the mat but Hamper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hamper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamper lands a nice knee to the body.
Knees to the body from Hamper.
Carneiro changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hamper fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Carneiro clinches up against the cage.
Hamper connects with a knee to the head.
Carneiro jumps guard but Hamper stands there with Carneiro around his waist. Carneiro gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Hamper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamper leaves Carneiro with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Carneiro looking to slow down the pace here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hamper with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Carneiro wants to get back to striking at distance but Hamper won't allow it.
Carneiro tries to circle away but Hamper has him pinned against the cage.
Hamper displaying some good clinch control by pressing Carneiro up against the cage.
Hamper breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hamper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Carneiro tries to keep at a distance but Hamper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Carneiro has had enough of the clinch but Hamper keeps him there for the moment.
Harry Hamper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hamper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carneiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamper has Carneiro pressed against the cage, preventing Carneiro from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks with his arms.
Carneiro jumps guard but Hamper turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Carneiro is trying to pull guard but Hamper has him pressed against the cage.
Hamper unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Hamper gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Carneiro.
Carneiro drops down looking for an ankle pick but Hamper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Hamper closes the distance and clinches.
Hamper pressing his opponent against the cage.
Hamper scores with a knee to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hamper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Carneiro will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hamper putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Carneiro in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Carneiro taking a breather.
Hamper lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Hamper using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hamper with a knee to the head.
It looks like Pedro Carneiro has been cut.
Hamper is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Hamper misses with a knee strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hamper avoiding damage.
Hamper breaks the clinch.
Harry Hamper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hamper pushes Carneiro up against the cage in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hamper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hamper looking to throw knees to the head but Carneiro is blocking nicely.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hamper takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Hamper tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Hamper with a knee to the head.
Hamper takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A knee to the head by Hamper.
Hamper landing knees to the head.
Carneiro drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Hamper using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Carneiro has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks with his arms.
Hamper effectively controlling the action here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hamper breaks from the clinch.
Harry Hamper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hamper clinches up against the cage.
Hamper missing with knees to the body.
Hamper is struggling to control the position.
Carneiro goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hamper prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pedro Carneiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Carneiro is looking to control Hamper's arms but Hamper gets an underhook and turns him. Now Carneiro has his back to the cage.
Hamper misses with a knee to the head.
Hamper lands a nice knee to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Carneiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Carneiro wants to break the clinch but can't.
Carneiro wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hamper has him pressed against the cage.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks with his arms.
Carneiro is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Carneiro is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Hamper to keep the fight standing.
Hamper breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hamper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Harry Hamper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hamper utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Carneiro looking to slow down the pace here.
Carneiro managing to block the knees to the body from Hamper.
Carneiro tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carneiro is trying to break the clinch but Hamper is controlling him.
Carneiro takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hamper connects with a knee to the head.
Hamper crunches a lovely knee into Carneiro's ribcage.
Carneiro tries to pull guard but Hamper won't allow it.
Hamper throws a knee to the head but misses.
Carneiro tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hamper smiles and moves away.
Hamper closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Hamper misses with a knee to the head.
Hamper tries to land a knee to the head but Carneiro blocks with his arms.
Pedro Carneiro has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hamper misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Carneiro.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hamper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Hamper 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 Michael Johnstone scores the fight 24:30
Judge Sandra Marshall scores the fight 24:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hamper!
Our winner, Harry Hamper, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shrek Norris (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alexey Karasev (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Shrek Norris!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alexey Karasev!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norris connects with a solid leg kick.
Karasev throws a hook to the side of Norris's head but Norris sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Norris thinks about countering with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Norris.
Karasev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Norris connects with an inside leg kick.
Karasev's coach down at The Bear's Den was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Karasev's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Karasev lands a nice hook to Norris's body. Norris takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Karasev throws a poor cross that misses
and Norris makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Karasev misses the target.
Norris pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Norris turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Norris cracks the inside of Karasev's front leg.
Karasev misses the jab.
Karasev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Norris counters with a slapping leg kick.
Karasev misses with a looping left.
Norris avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Norris lands a head kick!
Norris connects with a solid leg kick.
A jab from Karasev does it's job there.
Karasev scores with a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good shot there by Norris.
Karasev ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norris moves away.
Karasev with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Norris lands a high kick!
Karasev misses with a lunging right hand
and Norris makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Norris thumps Karasev with a low kick.
Norris throws the left hand but Karasev avoids the punch easily.
Norris slips under a jab from Karasev.
Karasev takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Norris throws a lazy head kick
and Karasev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Norris uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Karasev.
Norris blocks a jab.
Norris throws a head kick but Karasev moves out of range.
Norris throws a lazy head kick
and Karasev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Karasev slips under a jab.
Norris throws a head kick that Karasev semi-blocks.
Norris tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norris misses with a head kick.
Karasev checks the leg kick nicely there.
Karasev feints a jab promting Norris to slip. Karasev then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Norris slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Karasev chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Norris can pounce on him.
Norris keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Karasev.
Karasev scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Karasev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Norris.
Norris lands with an uppercut that bounces Karasev off the cage and back into range.
Norris feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Karasev's calf.
Norris takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Karasev drops Norris with a nice combination! Karasev dives into Norris's guard, looking to finish!
Norris is rocked!
It looks like Shrek Norris has been cut.
Karasev gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Norris is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Norris connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Norris throws a head kick but Karasev moves out of range.
Norris displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Karasev throws out the jab.
Norris slips a straight right by Karasev.
A head kick misses from Norris.
Norris seems to have got his legs back now.
Norris moves out of range of the strikes.
As Karasev looks to move away, Norris throws a big counter combo but Karasev just gets out of the way.
Norris throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norris has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Norris there as he acknowledges the shot.
Norris looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A jab lands there for Karasev.
Karasev misses with a right hand
and Norris counters with a thumping low kick.
Karasev stuns Norris with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Karasev misses with a wild body shot.
Karasev might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Karasev avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Karasev, as that shot connected.
Norris lands a head kick. Karasev smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Karasev looks to throw the jab but Norris is out of range.
Karasev misses with a hook
and Norris counters with a head kick.
Karasev is really turning it up, unleashing another crisp combination which drops Norris like a ton of bricks! The referee dives in to stop the fight, saving Norris from another fist facial!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexey Karasev!
Alexey Karasev took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renny Martin (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Aleksandr Emelianenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Renny Martin has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Renny Martin 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Renny Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Aleksandr Emelianenko!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Daniel Franklin and Dirk Anderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Emelianenko uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Emelianenko with a lazy takedown attempt
and Emelianenko takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Good shot there by Martin.
Emelianenko has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Emelianenko there as he acknowledges the shot.
Martin scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Emelianenko doesn't seem bothered though.
Emelianenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Martin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Emelianenko was well out of range. Poor timing from Martin.
Martin looks to throw the jab but Emelianenko is out of range.
Emelianenko drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Martin defends it well.
Martin scores with a decent looking hook.
Emelianenko shoots in for a takedown but Martin shows good takedown defense.
Emelianenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Renny Martin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emelianenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Emelianenko moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko tries for a takedown but Martin sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
A quick step to the side and Martin tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Renny Martin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Aleksandr Emelianenko.
Emelianenko fails with the takedown
and Martin holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Martin lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Martin works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Emelianenko looks winded!
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin controlling the action here for a moment.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
Martin lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Martin can't find room to land a body shot as Emelianenko controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martin slowing the pace effectively.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Emelianenko tries to pull guard but Martin holds him up against the cage and eventually Emelianenko drops back down to his feet.
Martin working aggressively here.
Martin misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Emelianenko blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Martin tries a body shot but Emelianenko blocks it.
Martin pushes Emelianenko back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Emelianenko blocks a body shot from Martin.
Emelianenko has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Martin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Martin manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Martin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as Emelianenko controls his hands.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin digs a right hand into Emelianenko's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Emelianenko's gas tank.
A short uppercut from Martin.
Martin lands a shoulder strike.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of Emelianenko backwards.
Martin digs a right hand underneath Emelianenko's ribcage. Emelianenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Martin is working Emelianenko over against the cage.
A short right from Martin.
Martin drops Emelianenko onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Emelianenko is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Emelianenko is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Martin creates a bit of distance and cracks Emelianenko with a massive left hook! Emelianenko crumples out of camera shot, completely unconscious! He's been Nelmarked! Martin stares at him for a moment then struts over to his corner, victorious.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Renny Martin!
Renny Martin seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
Aleksandr Emelianenko spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm lose... But I sleep with his wife. '.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Arjan Kush (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Samwell Tarly (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Arjan Kush!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Samwell Tarly!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kush takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Tarly looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kush moves forwards but Tarly connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Tarly waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kush.
Kush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarly scores with a nice right hand.
Tarly misses with a looping right.
Tarly is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Nice takedown defense from Tarly. No joy for Kush on that attempt.
Kush tries to move into range but Tarly moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kush tries to score a power double leg takedown but Tarly sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kush somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kush misses with an uppercut. Tarly saw that one coming.
Tarly tries to counter with a clinch but Kush shakes him off and moves away.
Tarly has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Tarly lands with a straight right. Kush didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarly ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kush moves away.
Tarly misses with a looping left.
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kush looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arjan Kush. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kush ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Samwell Tarly is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarly connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A jab lands there for Tarly.
Tarly lands a jab to Kush's midsection.
Kush darts in looking for a takedown but Tarly gets double underhooks and turns Kush into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kush tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Tarly swivels and escapes.
Kush has been working on his balance at Rabid Dog, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Tarly.
Tarly misses the shot to the body.
Nice jab there from Tarly.
A jab from Tarly finds it's way through Kush's defenses.
Tarly scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush misses with an uppercut. Tarly saw that one coming.
Kush misses with an uppercut.
Tarly wants to counter the offense by Kush and move into the clinch position.
Tarly throws a series of punches but Kush moves out of range.
Tarly swings for the body but Kush moves out of range.
Kush changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Tarly connects with a crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarly just misses with a punch to the body.
Kush moves out of range of the strikes.
Kush tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarly was well out of range. Poor timing from Kush.
Tarly takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tarly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Tarly with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tarly rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
so Kush counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Kush prevents Tarly from getting back to his feet.
Tarly trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kush with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Kush 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.
Tarly is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kush is aware though and is defending well.
Tarly keeping moving, preventing Kush from controlling successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Tarly can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kush lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Tarly is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kush drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kush jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kush working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kush drops back looking for a submission - "I'm sorry sir, but I'm gunna break your leg" says Kush as he cranks on the unfortunate limb! Tarly screams and taps out before any major damage is done! Don't mess with Kush! Nice submission victory there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kneebar). Arjan Kush!
Arjan Kush retains his featherweight title!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jen Seng (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Cirkunov (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Cirkunov has chosen Eye of the Tiger as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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205 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jen Seng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Alex Cirkunov!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Michael Johnstone and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Seng lands a big right hand that sends Cirkunov crashing to the mat! Seng stays standing though and waves Cirkunov back to his feet!
It looks like Alex Cirkunov has been cut.
Cirkunov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Cirkunov has managed to clinch.
Seng lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cirkunov tries to pull guard but Seng holds him up against the cage and eventually Cirkunov drops back down to his feet.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Seng.
Cirkunov is rocked!
Seng pushes Cirkunov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cirkunov is still on wobbly legs! Can Seng finish him?
Cirkunov fails to pull guard.
Seng pushes off and lands a massive hook that knocks Cirkunov out cold! The fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jen Seng!
An out of breath Jen Seng thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tapio Valo (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ivan Drago (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ivan Drago enters the cage!
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BJJ White Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tapio Valo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ivan Drago!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Santiago Holmes and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Valo stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drago tries to keep at a distance but Valo has taken the fight into the clinch.
Valo gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Valo avoiding damage.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A short left from Valo.
Valo taking a breather.
Drago tries to pull guard but Valo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago is working for takedown but Valo is calmly controlling the position for now.
Drago has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Valo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Tapio Valo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivan Drago.
A hook to the body from Valo.
Valo throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Drago looks winded!
Valo controlling the action here for a moment.
Valo breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Valo has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Cozad The Island in the buildup to the fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valo displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Drago.
Drago takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Valo keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A slapping leg kick lands for Valo.
Valo throws a shot to the body.
Valo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Drago takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drago gets tackled into the cage by Valo. Valo maintains the clinch.
A short right from Valo on the inside.
Valo avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Valo lands a body punch.
Valo just leaning against Drago, taking a breather.
Valo works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short left from Valo.
Valo scores with a nice hook to the head.
Valo lands a body punch in the clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Valo.
Valo softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Valo has Drago pushed against the cage.
Valo cracks Drago with a nice body shot.
Valo manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Valo lands a nice uppercut.
Valo is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valo lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Drago's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Valo lands a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Valo.
Valo lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Valo dips a shoulder and cracks Drago with a mighty uppercut! Drago falls back against the cage and Valo unloads with a barrage of strikes! Drago 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 - Valo screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapio Valo!
An out of breath Tapio Valo thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jouko Viljanen (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Danny Rand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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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
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jouko Viljanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Danny Rand!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Sandra Marshall and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Rand.
Viljanen definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Viljanen scores with a hook.
Jouko Viljanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Viljanen throws a wild body kick that Rand sees coming a mile off.
Rand looks to land a combination but Viljanen avoids it well.
Viljanen fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rand manages to avoid it.
Viljanen throws the left hand but Rand avoids the punch easily.
Rand throws a poor cross that misses
and Viljanen counters with an inside leg kick.
Viljanen connects with a right hand. Rand shakes it off.
Rand pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Viljanen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rand just manages to avoid it.
Rand misses with a straight left.
Viljanen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Rand on the side of the head.
Rand's corner calls for a 1-2. Rand obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Viljanen lands a nice hook to Rand's body. Rand takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Viljanen scores with a leg kick.
Rand will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Rand 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.
Rand throws a hook but Viljanen avoids it easily.
Rand throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rand uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viljanen.
Rand misses with a series of wild punches.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Viljanen, right into the meat.
Viljanen moves into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Viljanen.
Rand is trying to break free.
Viljanen keeps control of Rand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viljanen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Viljanen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A body shot lands from Viljanen.
Viljanen works on Rand's body with a couple of short punches.
Rand looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Viljanen lands a body punch in the clinch.
Viljanen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Viljanen leaning against his opponent.
Viljanen keeps control of Rand as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Viljanen digs a right hand into Rand's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rand's gas tank.
Rand looks winded!
Rand is trying to push Viljanen away but Viljanen has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Viljanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rand wants to break the clinch but can't.
Viljanen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Viljanen.
Viljanen is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Viljanen lands a hook that snaps the head of Rand backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Viljanen.
Viljanen scores with a hook to the body.
Viljanen lands a body shot in the clinch.
Viljanen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Viljanen breaks from the clinch.
Viljanen scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rand is rocked!
Viljanen flashes Rand a smile before throwing a beast of a right hand, straight down the pipe. Rand's eyes follow the hand right onto his nose, taking in it's full glory... and then darkness. Rand crumples to the floor! He's out cold! Viljanen punches the air and yells at the top of his lungs - yeeeeeeeeeeah!!!! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jouko Viljanen!
After winning the bout, Jouko Viljanen thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tweedle Dum (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Ronny Hilfiger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Tweedle Dum!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ronny Hilfiger!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Bart Greer and Winston Alpacca.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hilfiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dum.
Hilfiger throws a body kick that misses.
Dum has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Hilfiger clobbers Dum with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hilfiger looks to land a right hand but Dum moved out of range.
The fighters circling - Hilfiger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dum fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hilfiger manages to avoid it.
Hilfiger connects with a nice looking jab.
Ronny Hilfiger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hilfiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dum thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hilfiger's coach down at Rabid Dog was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Hilfiger's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Nice shot by Hilfiger.
Hilfiger misses with a right hand
and Dum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dum misses with a straight left.
Dum blocks a leg kick.
Hilfiger throws the kick towards the body but Dum avoids it.
Dum throws a body shot but no joy.
Dum misses with a hook. Hilfiger ducked under it nicely.
Hilfiger 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!
Dum throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum misses the jab.
A shot to the body from Hilfiger misses
and Dum counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hilfiger takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hilfiger just misses with a punch to the body.
Dum tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hilfiger manages to circle out of the way.
Dum throws a shot from downtown. Hilfiger moves away and avoids it.
Hilfiger dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hilfiger lands with a nice body punch.
Dum swats away the attempt to clinch by Hilfiger.
A counter left hand to the body from Dum misses its target.
Dum misses with a wild body shot.
A countering left hand to the body from Hilfiger misses.
A big right from Dum misses.
Dum throws a hook but Hilfiger avoids it easily.
Hilfiger throws the left hand but Dum avoids the punch easily.
Hilfiger fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dum is out of range.
Hilfiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dum.
A big left from Dum misses.
Dum scores with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilfiger tries to clinch but Dum is having none of it.
Hilfiger scores with a jab to the jaw.
Hilfiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Dum clinches up against the cage.
Hilfiger is working Dum over against the cage.
Hilfiger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Dum fails to land.
Hilfiger misses with a body punch.
Dum misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dum.
Hilfiger lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dum or not.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hilfiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hilfiger goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hilfiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Nice body punch from Hilfiger - that landed with a thud.
Hilfiger lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hilfiger lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger breaks from the clinch.
Hilfiger uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dum misses with a body shot.
Hilfiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hilfiger misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Hilfiger. Beautiful body shot.
Hilfiger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hilfiger throws a shot to the body.
Dum throws an off balance right hand
and Hilfiger counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dum avoids the body shot from Hilfiger.
Dum fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hilfiger uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dum.
Hilfiger swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dum.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hilfiger wants to land a leg kick but Dum is out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Dum on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dum takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Hilfiger tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dum was well out of range. Poor timing from Hilfiger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger lands a really nice looking cross but Dum seems unphased.
Dum really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Hilfiger throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hilfiger misses with a looping left.
Hilfiger swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hilfiger scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Hilfiger misses with a low kick.
Hilfiger clinches.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Dum.
Dum has a couple of punches blocked by Hilfiger.
Dum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hilfiger lands a right hand.
Hilfiger lands a nice shot to the body.
Dum throws a head punch that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dum goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hilfiger tries to throw a body punch but Dum avoids it by throwing Hilfiger back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Dum.
Hilfiger misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ronny Hilfiger 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.
Hilfiger connects with a body shot that sends Dum's belly button to the back.
Dum misses with a straight right.
Hilfiger moves out of range as Dum strikes.
Dum has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Hilfiger throws a right and a left that both miss.
Dum scores with a hook to the body. Hilfiger takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hilfiger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hilfiger takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Hilfiger misses
and Dum counters with a nice uppercut.
Hilfiger has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dum tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hilfiger paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hilfiger takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Dum looks to land a left hand but Hilfiger moved out of range nicely.
Hilfiger ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dum moves away.
Dum scores with a one two! Hilfiger had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hilfiger.
Hilfiger swings for the body but Dum moves out of range.
Hilfiger fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dum manages to avoid it.
Dum cracks Hilfiger with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hilfiger moves forwards but Dum connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hilfiger is rocked!
Hilfiger moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hilfiger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hilfiger darts in trying to clinch
and Dum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hilfiger slips under a jab.
Dum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilfiger throws out the jab.
It looked like Dum was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Hilfiger.
Dum lands a jab to Hilfiger's midsection.
Dum avoids the head kick by Hilfiger.
Ronny Hilfiger seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dum clobbers Hilfiger with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Hilfiger misses with a looping right.
Dum dodges the punch combination from Hilfiger.
Dum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hilfiger in his tracks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dum's 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!
Hilfiger tries to land a leg kick but Dum saw it coming and moves away.
Hilfiger is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dum.
Dum appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Hilfiger scores with a shot to the body.
Hilfiger defending well as Dum loads up on a big left hand.
Hilfiger ducks under a wild hook from Dum.
Dum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilfiger takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Hilfiger throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hilfiger moves out of range of the strikes.
Dum walks forward, straight into a front kick from Hilfiger.
Dum rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hilfiger counters with a stiff right hand.
Hilfiger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dum.
Dum throws a body punch but Hilfiger moves out of range.
Dum throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hilfiger sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Hilfiger misses.
Dum is looking to counter punch.
Hilfiger takes a swing at Dum's ribcage but misses.
Dum keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hilfiger stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hilfiger misses with a left hand
and Dum counters with a right hand to the body.
Dum lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Hilfiger throws out a loose jab but Dum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dum moves out of range of the body kick from Hilfiger.
Hilfiger uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dum.
Hilfiger ducks under a wild hook from Dum.
Dum throws the left hand but Hilfiger avoids the punch easily.
Hilfiger takes one to the side of the head.
Dum swings for the body but Hilfiger moves out of range.
Dum darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Dum displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hilfiger throws out the jab.
A quick step to the side and Dum tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hilfiger misses with a body shot.
Dum was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hilfiger ducks under a wild hook from Dum.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hilfiger slips a straight right by Dum.
Dum works Hilfiger's body with a nice hook.
Dum throws out a loose jab but Hilfiger uses good head movement to avoid it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hilfiger. Dum does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dum uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hilfiger.
Dum loads up on a big right hand but Hilfiger slips the punch.
Hilfiger lands with a hook. Dum tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Some wild striking there from Hilfiger.
Dum pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dum throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slow jab from Dum misses its intended target.
Dum looks to throw the jab but Hilfiger is out of range.
Hilfiger is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dum with a body shot.
Hilfiger keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dum.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tweedle Dum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hilfiger walks into a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dum scores with a shot to the side of Hilfiger's head.
Dum misses with a punch to the body.
Hilfiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hilfiger has a couple of punches blocked by Dum.
Hilfiger swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dum tries to work over Hilfiger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dum tries a body shot but Hilfiger blocks it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dum.
Hilfiger blocks a body shot from Dum.
Dum throws a punch but it's blocked by Hilfiger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hilfiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Dum.
Hilfiger pressing his opponent against the cage.
Dum misses with some punches.
Hilfiger misses with a punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dum lands a body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Hilfiger fails to land.
Hilfiger misses with a body punch.
Hilfiger throws a punch but it's blocked by Dum.
Hilfiger tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dum's elbow.
Dum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ronny Hilfiger seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dum gets through Hilfiger's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dum misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Hilfiger throws a head punch that misses.
Dum lands an uppercut.
Hilfiger prevents a body shot from Dum.
Dum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hilfiger has a couple of punches blocked by Dum.
Hilfiger working hard to break the clinch.
Dum lands a hook that snaps the head of Hilfiger backwards.
Dum blocks an uppercut.
Hilfiger fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dum is working Hilfiger over against the cage.
Hilfiger takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Dum stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dum struggles to land a body shot inside as Hilfiger controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dum misses with a punch on the inside.
Dum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dum cracks Hilfiger with a nice body shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hilfiger throws a head punch that misses.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dum.
Dum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dum lands with a left to the head.
Dum working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dum.
A short right from Dum.
Dum scores with a nice hook to the head.
Hilfiger is still on wobbly legs! Can Dum finish him?
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dum.
Dum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dum dips a shoulder and cracks Hilfiger with a mighty uppercut! Hilfiger falls back against the cage and Dum unloads with a barrage of strikes! Hilfiger 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 - Dum screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tweedle Dum!
Tweedle Dum retains his middleweight title!
Tweedle Dum thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Martin Luther King Jr (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jon Parlow (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). King Jr comes to the cage accompanied by MLK tribute. Jon Parlow will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Martin Luther King Jr!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Jon Parlow!
The judges for this bout are Santiago Holmes, Dirk Anderson and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parlow swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King Jr counters with a nice double leg into guard.
King Jr drops back looking for a leg! Parlow is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Parlow manages to kick King Jr off! King Jr jumps back into Parlow's guard.
King Jr slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parlow holds on tight, trying to prevent any damage.
King Jr is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Parlow looks calm but he's in trouble here. King Jr gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Parlow is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! King Jr lets go of the hold and Parlow can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Martin Luther King Jr!
Martin Luther King Jr retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Martin Luther King Jr 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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