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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michael Jackson (ranked 3435 p4p, 390 weight class) and John Anderson (ranked 4112 p4p, 444 weight class). John Anderson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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
8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Michael Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Anderson!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson clinches with his opponent.
Anderson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Jackson flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Jackson tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Jackson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jackson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Jackson taking some punishment here, with Anderson in his half guard.
Ground and pound from Anderson.
Anderson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Anderson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Jackson lands one or two decent shots to the body here. Although from his own half guard, he's not going to be causing too much damage.
Anderson is pressing down on Jackson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jackson is holding on for now.
Jackson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Anderson's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Anderson's back!
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!
Anderson is in bad spot here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throwing sloppy strikes.
Anderson covering up well under a series of strikes from Jackson.
Jackson punches Anderson on the ear.
Even with his hooks in, Jackson manages to miss with strikes from the back.
Jackson is hanging on to Anderson's back as he tries to escape.
Jackson lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Anderson.
Jackson misses with punches from the back.
Jackson punches Anderson on the ear.
Anderson tries to roll but Jackson sticks to his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jackson missing with strikes from the back.
Anderson is taking damage to the body and head.
Anderson is taking damage to the body and head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson lands with a big left hand that may well have hurt his opponent. Can Anderson hold on?!
Jackson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
I really don't envy Anderson right now.
Anderson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
A nice elbow there by Jackson.
Anderson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scoring with strikes but Anderson is staying in there.
Jackson working Anderson over with strikes here.
Jackson scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Anderson is rocked!
Jackson working Anderson over with strikes here.
Anderson is still in real trouble! Can Jackson finish him?
Anderson looks winded!
Oooh a big shot lands for Jackson! Anderson is out! The ref dives in to save him from more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Michael Jackson!
A very excited looking Michael Jackson 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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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Valentine (ranked 2080 p4p, 254 weight class) and Andrew Brekker (ranked 4304 p4p, 444 weight class). Valentine comes to the cage accompanied by I'm the Man. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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
10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Corwin Valentine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andrew Brekker!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Brekker tries to throw a body punch but Valentine avoids it by throwing Brekker back against the cage.
Valentine blocks a body shot from Brekker.
Valentine connects with a knee to the head.
Valentine lands an elbow that stopped Brekker in his tracks for a moment.
Valentine utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Valentine unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Brekker looks winded!
Valentine gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Valentine has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Brekker defend it? Valentine steps over the head and cranks it - Brekker is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Valentine!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Corwin Valentine!
Corwin Valentine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tong Po (ranked 2088 p4p, 227 weight class) and Henry Trowning (ranked 3637 p4p, 366 weight class). Trowning comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shotgun - backyard brawl kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Tong Po has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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246 lbs
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263 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
Good wrestling
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tong Po!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henry Trowning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Po throws a nice inside leg kick.
Trowning looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Trowning digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Po on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Po definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Trowning throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Po sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Henry Trowning seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Trowning fails in his attempt to clinch.
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
Trowning lands a nice looking body shot.
Trowning feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Pos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Trowning moves into range and connects with a jab.
Trowning moves into range and clinches up with Po.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trowning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Trowning misses with the head strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Trowning digs a right hand into Po's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Po's gas tank.
A head punch on the inside from Trowning fails to land.
We've been informed that Trowning has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Trowning.
A head punch on the inside from Trowning fails to land.
A short uppercut from Po.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trowning tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Po throws a head punch that misses.
Trowning fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Trowning lands with a left to the head.
Trowning tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Po breaks the clinch.
Po jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Trowning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Po takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Po tries to move into range but Trowning moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Trowning is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Trowning misses with a looping right.
Po throws a looping overhand right but Trowning ducks down to avoid it.
Trowning misses with a body punch
and Po counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Po takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trowning lands a jab to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trowning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Po uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Trowning.
Po tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trowning counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Po throws out a powerful jab.
Trowning keeps the fight on the outside.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Trowning.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Po misses the target.
Po on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Trowning is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Po.
Po swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Trowning drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Trowning fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Trowning throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jab, jab by Trowning - just one landing.
Trowning is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Po rather than just go for the knockout.
Po moves out of range as Trowning strikes.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Po swings for the body but Trowning moves out of range.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nice body punch from Trowning.
Trowning fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Po on the side of the head.
Trowning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Trowning throws a shot from downtown. Po moves away and avoids it.
Trowning lands a really nice looking cross but Po seems unphased.
Trowning throws a shot to the body.
Trowning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Po walks into a left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Trowning lands with a nice body punch.
Trowning moves out of range of the strikes.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Trowning.
Trowning lands with a shot to the body.
Po is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Trowning throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po throwing a counter right hand but Trowning manages to avoid it.
Po misses with a straight left.
Trowning just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Po on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Po throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trowning tries to counter with a clinch but Po shakes him off and moves away.
Trowning checks a low kick from Po.
Trowning wants to counter the offense by Po and move into the clinch position.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Trowning misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Po.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trowning lands with a nice body punch.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Trowning dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Po takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Trowning digs a good body shot into Po's ribs.
Trowning takes a swing at Po's ribcage but misses.
Trowning dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Trowning cracks Po with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Po keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Trowning.
Po is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Trowning connects with the punch.
Trowning jabs at Po's body.
Trowning scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Trowning is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Trowning catches Po with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Po defending well as Trowning loads up on a big left hand.
Po throwing a counter right hand but Trowning manages to avoid it.
Trowning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Trowning misses with a wild body shot.
Po misses with a hook. Trowning ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trowning scores with a crisp jab that stopped Po in his tracks.
Trowning throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Po half committed to a counter leg kick.
Po misses with a straight right.
Po takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Trowning has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Po fails to land with a series of punches.
Trowning lands with a good body shot.
Trowning looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Po defending well as Trowning loads up on a big left hand.
Po takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Po takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Trowning, as that shot connected.
Trowning defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Trowning throws out a loose jab but Po uses good head movement to avoid it.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Trowning defending well as Po loads up on a big left hand.
Po misses with a head kick.
Po throws a shot from downtown. Trowning moves away and avoids it.
A combination from Trowning does no damage.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
Po takes a swing at Trowning's ribcage but misses.
Trowning throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Trowning throws a shot to the body.
Trowning has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Trowning scores with a jab to the jaw.
Trowning lands with a nice body punch.
Henry Trowning seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Trowning circles away from the clinch attempt.
Trowning doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Po keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Trowning missing with a left hand there. Po was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trowning on the side of the head.
Trowning throws a body shot but no joy.
Po uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Trowning.
Po throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A shot to the liver by Trowning. Beautiful body shot.
Po misses with a looping right.
Trowning throws a body shot but no joy.
Po is looking to counter punch.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
It looked like Po wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Po throws a hook to the side of Trowning's head but Trowning sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Trowning misses with a body punch
and Po counters with a good low kick that Trowning was not able to check.
Po takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Trowning staying out of range there.
Po takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Trowning lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Trowning.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Po ducks under a wild hook from Trowning.
Trowning on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Trowning throws a body punch but Po moves out of range.
Po tries to clinch up.
Trowning misses with a body shot
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
and Po counters with a stiff right hand.
Po scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Trowning is looking to clinch but Po is avoiding it.
Po misses with an uppercut.
Trowning lands a nice shot that snaps Po's head back.
Po lands a really nice looking cross but Trowning seems unphased.
Po looks to throw the jab but Trowning is out of range.
Trowning steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Po.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henry Trowning showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Po looks to score with a jab to the body but Trowning is just out of range.
Po avoids the body shot from Trowning.
Trowning fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Po manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Po misses the target.
Trowning checks a leg kick nicely.
Nice defenses there by Trowning.
Trowning looks to score with a jab to the body but Po is just out of range.
Trowning blocks a jab.
Po lands the left hand.
Trowning ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Trowning has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Po.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Po ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Po is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Po throws a body punch but Trowning moves out of range.
Po throws a solid leg kick but Trowning takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Po.
Trowning misses the body punch
and Po counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Trowning thinking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Trowning thows a left - swing and a miss!
Trowning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Trowning.
Trowning circles away from the clinch attempt.
Po slips a straight right by Trowning.
Po tries to clinch up.
Trowning jabs Po right on the nose. Po blinks but takes it well.
Trowning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Po was well out of range. Poor timing from Trowning.
Po slips under a jab.
Po is looking to counter punch.
Trowning swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Trowning moves away from the strike by Po.
Po jabs Trowning to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Trowning connects with a nice looking jab.
Trowning uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Po.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Trowning uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Po.
Trowning rushes Po and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Po lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trowning.
A head punch on the inside from Trowning fails to land.
Trowning misses with some punches.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Trowning.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Po misses with a punch on the inside.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po misses with a hook to the ribs.
Po looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Po misses with some punches.
Henry Trowning seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Po blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Po misses with the head strike.
Trowning lands with a right to the head.
Po misses with a punch to the body.
Po misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tong Po has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Po tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Trowning has a couple of punches blocked by Po.
A short right from Trowning on the inside.
Trowning throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Po tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Trowning scores with a shot to the side of Po's head.
Trowning lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Po backwards.
Po scores with a shoulder strike.
Trowning lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Trowning can't find room to land a body shot as Po controls the action.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Po struggles to land a body shot inside as Trowning controls his hands.
A short right from Po on the inside.
A short uppercut from Trowning.
Trowning blocks an uppercut.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Trowning.
Trowning throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
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!
Trowning doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Trowning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Po tries a body shot but Trowning blocks it.
Trowning blocks an uppercut.
Po has a couple of punches blocked by Trowning.
Trowning lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Trowning looking to stall.
Po goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Trowning tries to work over Po's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Po fails to land.
Trowning misses with a short punch on the inside.
A nice right hand lands inside from Trowning.
Trowning prevents a body shot from Po.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
Trowning working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Trowning swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Po taking a breather.
Trowning throws a punch but it's blocked by Po.
Po misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henry Trowning comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Trowning 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henry Trowning!
During a confident post fight interview, Henry Trowning thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jucal Jabneel (ranked 2025 p4p, 87 weight class) and Maximillian Xezeron (ranked 3962 p4p, 148 weight class). Xezeron is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Our Truth by Lacuna Coil. 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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283 lbs
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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
17 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jucal Jabneel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
24 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Maximillian Xezeron!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Xezeron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jabneel throws a head kick that misses.
Xezeron throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jabneel.
Xezeron throws a head kick but Jabneel moves out of range.
Jabneel moves into the clinch.
Jabneel misses with some punches.
Jabneel wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Jabneel working aggressively here.
Jabneel avoiding damage as Xezeron throws knees to the body.
Xezeron fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jabneel struggles to land a body shot inside as Xezeron controls his hands.
Jabneel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Xezeron blocking some punches.
Jabneel lands with a light punch inside.
A short right from Jabneel on the inside.
Jabneel gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of 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!
Xezeron trying to control the position but instead, Jabneel has worked for underhooks and has pushed Xezeron into the cage.
Jabneel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabneel blocks a body shot from Xezeron.
Xezeron goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jabneel manages to break the clinch.
Jucal Jabneel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jabneel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Xezeron sprawls well initially but Jabneel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Jabneel seems content to control.
Xezeron is looking to control Jabneel's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Xezeron avoid being mounted?
Jabneel slips a nice elbow through Xezeron's hands, connecting with Xezeron's forehead.
Jabneel working over Xezeron with some ground and pound. Xezeron looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Jabneel keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Xezeron is trying to get back to full guard.
Jabneel seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Jabneel wants to control but Xezeron is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabneel thows a huge punch but Xezeron dodges it nicely.
Jabneel takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Xezeron tries to get to full guard but Jabneel has control of the leg.
Jabneel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Xezeron wants to control but Jabneel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabneel takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Jabneel works his way into full mount!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Xezeron is in a horrible position here. Jabneel smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Jabneel controlling the pace for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Xezeron keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Xezeron is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Jabneel 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.
Xezeron is trying desperately to improve position.
Xezeron wants to hold on but Jabneel pushes him away.
Jabneel trying to control but Xezeron is having none of it.
Xezeron tries to reverse the position but Jabneel maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jabneel is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Xezeron to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Xezeron shrugs it off.
Jabneel landing punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jabneel looking to control but Xezeron is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Jabneel jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Xezeron is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Xezeron and Jabneel has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Xezeron is trying to improve his position.
Xezeron seems a little lost for a moment, as Jabneel dominates the positioning.
Jabneel lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jucal Jabneel 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.
Xezeron is looking to score with low kicks.
A combination from Xezeron does no damage.
Jabneel takes a swing at Xezeron's ribcage but misses.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Xezeron fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jabneel appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Jabneel swings for the body but Xezeron moves out of range.
Jabneel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xezeron can do to turn this around?
Xezeron tries a head kick but it misses.
Jabneel moves into the clinch successfully.
Xezeron with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Jabneel tries to throw a body punch but Xezeron avoids it by throwing Jabneel back against the cage.
Jabneel gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron misses with a body punch.
Jabneel escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Jabneel as Xezeron shoots in.
Xezeron tries to move into range but Jabneel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A solid body kick from Jabneel.
A jab from Jabneel misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Xezeron avoids a kick to the body.
Jabneel just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabneel connects with a looping right hand.
Jabneel misses with a body kick.
Xezeron bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jucal Jabneel is winning the standup battle so far.
Jabneel just misses with a punch to the body.
Xezeron is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Xezeron tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jabneel fails with a takedown attempt.
Xezeron pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jabneel shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Xezeron looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jabneel shoots in for a takedown but Xezeron shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Jabneel has been working on his balance at Fit-Out, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Xezeron.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jucal Jabneel. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jabneel shoots in but Xezeron avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Jabneel lands a jab to the nose.
Xezeron lands a head kick!
Jabneel looking to land some kicks to the body here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jabneel thuds his shin into the meat of Xezeron's side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Jabneel tries to land a leg kick but Xezeron saw it coming and moves away.
Xezeron throws a front kick aimed at Jabneel's knee but Jabneel avoids it well.
Xezeron connects with a high kick.
Jabneel misses with an uppercut.
Xezeron looks to land a combination but Jabneel avoids it well.
Jabneel shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Xezeron's guard.
Xezeron trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Jabneel is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron keeping moving, preventing Jabneel from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Xezeron striking off his back but it's not causing Jabneel any problems.
Xezeron looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jabneel's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jabneel trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Xezeron is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Jabneel wants to control from the top but Xezeron keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jabneel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Jabneel controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jabneel pushes down on Xezeron's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Xezeron wants to control but Jabneel is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Jabneel lands strikes from half guard.
Xezeron is refusing to be controlled, as Jabneel sits in half guard.
Jabneel is working for a submission of some sort.
Xezeron is pressing down on Jabneel's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jucal Jabneel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Jabneel throws a half hearted mid kick.
Maximillian Xezeron is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jabneel scores with a nice right hand.
Jabneel fails with a takedown attempt.
Jabneel backing away here, and Xezeron unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Jabneel clinches up with Xezeron and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Xezeron.
Jabneel misses with some punches.
Jabneel swings wildly with an uppercut but Xezeron uses good head movement to avoid it.
Xezeron misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jabneel lands an uppercut.
Jabneel's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Jabneel blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right from Xezeron.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jabneel manages to break the clinch.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Xezeron pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Jabneel back to the cage. Xezeron follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jabneel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xezeron throws out a loose jab but Jabneel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jabneel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Xezeron manages to avoid it.
Xezeron avoids the body shot from Jabneel.
Jabneel lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Xezeron scores with a hook.
Xezeron lands with a shot to the body.
Xezeron uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jabneel.
Xezeron misses with a head kick.
Jabneel shoots in but no luck this time.
Xezeron with the counter takedown but Jabneel avoids it easily.
Jabneel throws a body shot but no joy.
A head kick from Xezeron lands but Jabneel takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jabneel rushes Xezeron and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jabneel stops a takedown attempt from Xezeron.
Maximillian Xezeron has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jucal Jabneel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Xezeron creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jabneel.
Xezeron scores with a shoulder strike.
Jabneel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jabneel gets through Xezeron's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Xezeron lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Jabneel pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
An inside leg kick lands from Xezeron.
A head kick misses from Xezeron.
Jabneel feinted with a counter takedown.
Jabneel gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jabneel.
Xezeron is rocked!
Jabneel throws a big uppercut that drops Xezeron! More strikes from Jabneel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Xezeron lies dazed against the cage as Jabneel celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jucal Jabneel!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kyle Goose (ranked 1991 p4p, 215 weight class) and Olajide Ban Gbus (ranked 2135 p4p, 233 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kyle Goose !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Olajide Ban Gbus!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ban Gbus rushes Goose and presses him up against the cage.
Goose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ban Gbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ban Gbus tries to clinch up but Goose circles away and keeps his distance.
Ban Gbus takes one on the button.
Goose slips a straight right by Ban Gbus.
Goose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Hellfire Antechamber in the buildup to the fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Goose . Ban Gbus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ban Gbus is looking to clinch.
Olajide Ban Gbus seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goose takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ban Gbus instigates a clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus scores with a shot to the side of Goose 's head.
Goose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ban Gbus throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goose s head.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Goose .
Ban Gbus blocking some punches.
Ban Gbus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Goose uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose lands a body punch in the clinch.
Ban Gbus lands with a left to the head.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus throws a punch but it's blocked by Goose .
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Goose .
Goose working aggressively here.
Goose stalls.
Goose lands with a light punch inside.
Ban Gbus lands a hook that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Goose leaning against his opponent.
Ban Gbus misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goose .
A short left from Goose .
Goose goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Goose breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Good leg kick by Goose there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Ban Gbus scores with a hook to the body. Goose takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Ban Gbus has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goose cracks Ban Gbus with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Ban Gbus is looking to clinch.
Ban Gbus looks to score with a jab to the body but Goose is just out of range.
Ban Gbus gets a clinch.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goose .
Ban Gbus stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Ban Gbus working aggressively here.
Goose prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Goose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goose wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Ban Gbus lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Goose or not.
Ban Gbus can't find room to land a body shot as Goose controls the action.
Ban Gbus throws a head punch that misses.
Ban Gbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Goose .
A shot in the inside from Goose .
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Goose misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus lands an uppercut.
Ban Gbus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goose 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Ban Gbus takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Goose tries to work over Ban Gbus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goose misses with the head strike.
Ban Gbus misses with a body punch.
Goose controlling the action here for a moment.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Ban Gbus.
A nice right hand lands inside from Ban Gbus.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ban Gbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Ban Gbus as the two fighters clinch.
Goose throws a head punch that misses.
Ban Gbus tries to work over Goose 's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Goose breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ban Gbus closes the distance and pushes Goose back into the cage.
Goose can't find room to land a body shot as Ban Gbus controls the action.
Goose lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Ban Gbus.
Goose misses with a punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus throws a head punch that misses.
Goose blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olajide Ban Gbus dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goose lands a nice shot that snaps Ban Gbus's head back.
Ban Gbus throws a big shot that misses.
Goose avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ban Gbus keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ban Gbus keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Goose .
Ban Gbus throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ban Gbus just misses with a punch to the body.
Goose throws a quick inside leg kick.
Ban Gbus gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus lands a body punch in the clinch.
Goose 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ban Gbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus lands with a light punch inside.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goose misses with a hook to the ribs.
Goose scores with a shot to the side of Ban Gbus's head.
Goose throws a punch but it's blocked by Ban Gbus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goose wants to stall.
Ban Gbus lands a nice shot to the body.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Goose .
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goose .
Ban Gbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ban Gbus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ban Gbus lands a nice uppercut.
Ban Gbus struggles to land a body shot inside as Goose controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ban Gbus.
Goose misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goose lands with a left to the head.
Goose prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus leaning against his opponent.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ban Gbus misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goose swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right handed body shot lands from Goose .
Goose misses with a punch on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ban Gbus misses with a punch to the body.
Goose lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ban Gbus fails to land.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ban Gbus lands a left hand.
Goose misses with the head strike.
Goose dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Ban Gbus tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goose lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ban Gbus backwards.
Goose prevents a body shot from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus works on Goose 's body with a couple of short punches.
Goose misses with some punches.
Goose tries to break free but Ban Gbus pushes him back against the cage.
Ban Gbus misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goose swings wildly with an uppercut but Ban Gbus uses good head movement to avoid it.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus scores with a hook to the body.
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Goose .
Ban Gbus swings wildly with an uppercut but Goose uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ban Gbus swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short uppercut from Ban Gbus.
Goose taking a breather.
Ban Gbus lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Ban Gbus has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goose just leaning against Ban Gbus, taking a breather.
Ban Gbus prevents a body shot from Goose .
A nice right hand lands inside from Goose .
Ban Gbus has a couple of punches blocked by Goose .
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goose creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ban Gbus pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ban Gbus with a nice cross.
Ban Gbus tries to clinch but Goose is having none of it.
Nice body punch from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus tries to clinch up.
A jab from Ban Gbus misses.
Ban Gbus swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Some wild striking there from Goose .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Olajide Ban Gbus 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. This is the final round!
Ban Gbus throws a right hand that misses
and Goose counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Goose finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Goose swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Ban Gbus.
Goose misses with a body shot.
Ban Gbus works Goose 's body with a nice hook.
Ban Gbus misses with a body shot.
Goose takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Goose slips under a jab from Ban Gbus.
Ban Gbus drives through and clinches with Goose against the cage.
A body shot lands from Ban Gbus.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ban Gbus scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ban Gbus throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Ban Gbus lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Ban Gbus lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goose backwards.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goose .
Goose blocks a body shot from Ban Gbus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ban Gbus works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Ban Gbus.
Goose is rocked!
Goose blocks an uppercut.
Oh Goose is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ban Gbus misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Ban Gbus fails to land.
Goose seems to have got his legs back now.
Ban Gbus tries for a takedown but Goose manages to get underhooks.
Ban Gbus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Ban Gbus misses with a punch to the body.
Ban Gbus lands a left hand.
Goose blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Goose fails to land.
Ban Gbus working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ban Gbus tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Goose 's elbow.
Ban Gbus creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Goose with a big uppercut! Goose tries to clinch up but Ban Gbus pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Goose to the mat! Goose covers up and Ban Gbus unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Olajide Ban Gbus!
In his post fight interview, Olajide Ban Gbus started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Raske (ranked 963 p4p, 134 weight class) and Tyson Pearson (ranked 3441 p4p, 374 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Raske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tyson Pearson!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raske swings for the body but Pearson moves out of range.
Raske takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Pearson lands with a nice combination. Raske backs away looking to recover.
Pearson dips to his left and cracks Raske with an uppercut!
Pearson throws a right and a left that Raske avoids nicely.
We've been told by Raske's head coaches at Aspire Academy that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Pearson sizes up Raske with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raske's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Pearson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Raske scrambles back to his feet.
Pearson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Raske.
Raske swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Raske is looking to clinch.
Pearson moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raske takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Pearson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Pearson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Pearson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pearson slips a jab from Raske.
Pearson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Raske takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Left hook, right uppercut from Pearson.
Raske is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pearson throws a sloppy head kick and Raske moves out of range easily.
Raske was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Raske gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good standup being displayed there by Pearson as he connects with a hook.
Oh Raske is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Pearson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Raske paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Raske seems to have got his legs back now.
Pearson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The fight stays on the outside here - Pearson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Pearson 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.
Pearson blocks a jab.
Tyson Pearson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pearson misses with a hook. Raske ducked under it nicely.
Raske takes the fight into the clinch.
Raske scores with a nice hook to the head.
Raske tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Raske fails to pull guard.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pearson breaks from the clinch.
Pearson scores with a shot to the body.
Raske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pearson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Pearson tries to bum rush Raske with a series of wild strikes but Raske uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A quick step to the side and Raske tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Pearson lands with a hook. Raske tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pearson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Pearson scores with a punch to the head.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
An attempted straight right counter from Raske misses the target.
Raske dodges the punch combination from Pearson.
Raske connects with a single shot there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pearson wants to clinch.
Raske throws a hook to the side of Pearson's head but Pearson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Raske looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A combination from Pearson does no damage.
Raske tries to clinch up.
Pearson throws a poor cross that misses
and Raske connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pearson 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.
Pearson tries to work over Raske's front leg with a kick but Raske checks it.
Raske misses with a straight right.
Pearson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Pearson scores with a decent looking hook.
Raske throws a leg kick but Pearson moved away.
Pearson has Raske up against the cage in a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pearson fails to land.
Pearson lands a nice uppercut.
Raske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pearson backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Raske letting Pearson take a breather here.
Raske has a couple of punches blocked by Pearson.
Pearson misses with a knee to the head.
Pearson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Raske misses with the head strike.
Pearson has a couple of punches blocked by Raske.
Pearson misses with a body punch.
Raske lands an uppercut.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
Raske swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Raske tries a body shot but Pearson blocks it.
Raske misses with a punch on the inside.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Pearson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Raske backwards.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Raske blocking some punches.
Raske pushes Pearson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pearson lands with a short shot to the head.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tyson Pearson dominated that round.
That's time! Raske's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Pearson tries to clinch but Raske moves out of range.
It looked like Raske wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Pearson throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Raske loads up on a big right hand but Pearson slips the punch.
Pearson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pearson closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Pearson throws a series of punches but Raske avoids them all with ease.
Pearson with a nice cross.
Pearson is looking to chop away at Raske's legs.
Pearson throws out a loose jab but Raske uses good head movement to avoid it.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Pearson.
Raske checks the leg kick.
Pearson throws a head kick but Raske moves out of range.
Tyson Pearson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Raske thows a left - swing and a miss!
A good leg kick by Pearson.
Pearson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Pearson 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.
Pearson jabs Raske to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raske moves into range and connects with a jab.
A slow jab from Pearson misses its intended target.
Raske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Pearson circles away quickly and effectively.
Pearson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Pearson is rocked!
Pearson misses with a lunging right hand
and Raske counters by moving into the clinch.
Pearson is still on wobbly legs! Can Raske finish him?
Pearson blocking some punches.
Pearson blocking some punches.
Raske drags the fight down to the ground.
Raske is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Pearson frees his head nicely. Oh but Raske has switched to an armbar! Pearson is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Thomas Raske!
Thomas Raske 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Xafan Kong (ranked 556 p4p, 80 weight class) and Pollo Tropical (ranked 1494 p4p, 213 weight class). Kong comes into the arena with Demon's Theme blaring out of the sound system. 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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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
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xafan Kong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pollo Tropical!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tropical pushes Kong up against the cage in a clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a hook that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Nice body punch from Kong.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong lands a right hand.
Kong blocks an elbow strike from Tropical.
Tropical stalling in the clinch but Kong improves position.
A hook to the body from Kong.
Kong is working Tropical over against the cage.
Kong lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Tropical.
Tropical misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kong.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tropical leaning against his opponent.
Kong presses Tropical against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tropical looks winded!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kong lands a left hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong lands a body shot.
Kong throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tropicals head.
Kong scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kong lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kong tries to throw a body punch but Tropical avoids it by throwing Kong back against the cage.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Kong doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tropical.
Tropical's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kong works on Tropical's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Kong.
Kong misses with a punch to the body.
Kong lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tropical tries to work over Kong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kong closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Kong lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tropical takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A punch combination from Kong misses.
Tropical tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tropical fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kong scoring well with a low kick there.
Tropical gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kong.
Kong scores with a sloppy right hand. Tropical should have avoided that one.
Kong throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kong connects with a looping right hand.
Kong misses with a straight right.
Sloppy strikes from Tropical. Those never looked like landing.
Tropical avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kong is looking to slow Tropical down with leg kicks.
Tropical has taken the fight to the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kong as Tropical tries to tie him up.
Kong lands a left hand.
Tropical misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kong struggles to land a body shot inside as Tropical controls his hands.
Kong stalling against the cage.
Kong lands a right hand that snaps the head of Tropical backwards.
Kong tries a body shot but Tropical blocks it.
Kong lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tropical is rocked!
Kong throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kong lands with a light punch inside.
Tropical is still on wobbly legs! Can Kong finish him?
Kong lands a body punch.
Kong lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kong dips a shoulder and cracks Tropical with a mighty uppercut! Tropical falls back against the cage and Kong unloads with a barrage of strikes! Tropical 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 - Kong screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Xafan Kong!
After the fight, Xafan Kong was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Midick Aiken (ranked 971 p4p, 49 weight class) and Albert DeSalvo (ranked 866 p4p, 44 weight class). DeSalvo is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Am I Evil?. Midick Aiken is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Midick Aiken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Albert DeSalvo!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DeSalvo defending well as Aiken loads up on a big left hand.
Aiken throws a head kick but DeSalvo moves out of range.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
DeSalvo throws a jab but it's blocked by Aiken.
Aiken looks to score with a jab to the body but DeSalvo is just out of range.
DeSalvo misses with a straight right.
Aiken misses with a hook
and DeSalvo counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Aiken is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst DeSalvo is controlling him.
Aiken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSalvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aiken utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Aiken is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. DeSalvo is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo wants to pass the guard but Aiken is keeping the position.
DeSalvo throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
DeSalvo 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.
DeSalvo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
DeSalvo prevents Aiken from standing back up.
Aiken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Aiken wants to get back to full guard.
Aiken looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
DeSalvo stops Aiken from getting back to his feet.
DeSalvo moves into full mount! Aiken won't be happy about that!
DeSalvo has hold of Aiken's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Aiken manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo is working for a guillotine from mount but Aiken frees his head quite easily.
Aiken is wriggling around trying to escape.
The referee warns Aiken that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Aiken is trying to stand.
DeSalvo fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
A nice elbow there by DeSalvo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Aiken is in all sorts of trouble here.
Aiken wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Aiken is wriggling around trying to escape.
Aiken is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
DeSalvo is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Aiken has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Aiken hang on?
DeSalvo is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Aiken has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Aiken!
Aiken wants to stand but DeSalvo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
DeSalvo looking for a guillotine here but Aiken defends easily.
Aiken stands and steps away. DeSalvo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo moves out of range as Aiken throws a body kick.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from DeSalvo.
We've been informed that DeSalvo has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Aiken comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
DeSalvo jabs Aiken to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Aiken throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Aiken tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Aiken.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aiken throws a head punch that misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Albert DeSalvo dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Aiken moves forwards but DeSalvo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
DeSalvo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A jab lands there for Aiken.
DeSalvo misses with the combination.
Aiken misses with a low kick.
Aiken throws a body shot but no joy.
Aiken jabs DeSalvo right on the nose. DeSalvo blinks but takes it well.
Aiken scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Aiken manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
DeSalvo slips a jab from Aiken.
Aiken jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo avoids the body shot from Aiken.
DeSalvo throws a combination that misses
letting Aiken counter with a right hand.
DeSalvo's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Aiken connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! DeSalvo scrambles back to his feet.
Aiken looks to throw the jab but DeSalvo is out of range.
DeSalvo wants to clinch up but Aiken keeps it at a distance.
Aiken was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
DeSalvo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aiken on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
We've been told by Aiken's head coaches at Little Lebowski Urban Achievers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Albert DeSalvo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
DeSalvo takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Midick Aiken is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Aiken throws a low kick, looking for DeSalvo's leg but DeSalvo calmly moves out of range.
DeSalvo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Aiken.
Midick Aiken is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken looks to land a right hand but DeSalvo moved out of range.
As Aiken backs off DeSalvo throws a huge counter combo but Aiken manages to avoid it all.
Aiken pushes DeSalvo up against the cage in a clinch.
Aiken prevents the takedown attempt.
Aiken misses with a punch on the inside.
Aiken misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
DeSalvo tightens his grip and picks Aiken up, before dumping him to the ground. Aiken manages to land in guard.
Aiken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSalvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Aiken is trying to keep DeSalvo in close.
Aiken working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from DeSalvo.
Aiken avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aiken keeping moving, preventing DeSalvo from controlling successfully.
DeSalvo postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Aiken is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of DeSalvo, into his guard.
DeSalvo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Aiken.
Albert DeSalvo has got the better of the ground game so far.
Aiken wants to stand and escape but instead DeSalvo has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Aiken looking to control.
Aiken wants to stand up but DeSalvo is controlling him.
Aiken is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
DeSalvo trying to control the position from guard on top but Aiken is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aiken escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. DeSalvo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
DeSalvo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Aiken swivels though and keeps the full guard.
DeSalvo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Aiken's guard.
DeSalvo works his foot free and advances to mount.
DeSalvo trying to control but Aiken is having none of it.
DeSalvo working for a submission but Aiken is keeping him at bay.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Midick Aiken dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
DeSalvo misses with a two punch combination.
Aiken half committed to a counter leg kick.
DeSalvo looks to land a combination but Aiken avoids it well.
DeSalvo staying out of range there.
It seemed like DeSalvo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
DeSalvo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It looked like Aiken was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from DeSalvo.
DeSalvo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DeSalvo staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
DeSalvo uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Aiken.
DeSalvo throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
DeSalvo scores with a nice right hand.
DeSalvo moves out of range as Aiken strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DeSalvo misses with a wild body shot.
Aiken swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Sloppy strikes from Aiken. Those never looked like landing.
A swing and a miss from Aiken.
DeSalvo looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Aiken circles away from the clinch attempt.
DeSalvo shoots in for a double leg but Aiken sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
DeSalvo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Aiken was well out of range. Poor timing from DeSalvo.
Aiken throws out a loose jab but DeSalvo uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aiken misses with a hook. DeSalvo ducked under it nicely.
DeSalvo shoots for a double leg takedown but Aiken sprawls well. He's pushed DeSalvo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
It looked like Aiken wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Midick Aiken has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Albert DeSalvo.
Aiken leaves DeSalvo with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Aiken gets cracked with a nice right hand there by DeSalvo.
DeSalvo blocks the body kick.
DeSalvo loads up on a big right hand but Aiken slips the punch.
Aiken is looking to counter punch.
Aiken throws a lazy right hand but DeSalvo sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Aiken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DeSalvo walks forward, straight into a front kick from Aiken.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! DeSalvo crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Aiken - the referee stops the clock and DeSalvo gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Aiken. DeSalvo manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Aiken throws a front kick aimed at DeSalvo's knee but DeSalvo avoids it well.
DeSalvo with the counter takedown but Aiken avoids it easily.
DeSalvo slips a jab from Aiken.
DeSalvo is looking to clinch but Aiken is avoiding it.
Aiken tries to close the distance and clinch but DeSalvo swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aiken lands a jab to DeSalvo's midsection.
A big right from Aiken misses.
Aiken moves into the clinch successfully.
DeSalvo blocks a body shot from Aiken.
Aiken lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Aiken creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Aiken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Aiken throws a punch but it's blocked by DeSalvo.
Aiken working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Aiken is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Aiken misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aiken working aggressively here.
DeSalvo blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stalling in the clinch from Aiken.
Aiken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Aiken.
Aiken is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Aiken tries to work over DeSalvo's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Midick Aiken showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Aiken has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Midick Aiken!
Midick Aiken thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marious La De Hoya (ranked 1313 p4p, 64 weight class) and Marc Dutroux (ranked 1804 p4p, 93 weight class). La De Hoya comes to the cage accompanied by Cocaine. Marc Dutroux is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Marious La De Hoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marc Dutroux!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
La De Hoya fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dutroux.
Dutroux cracks La De Hoya with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dutroux loads up on a big right hand but La De Hoya slips the punch.
Dutroux works over La De Hoya's head and body with a nice combination.
Dutroux scores with a one two! La De Hoya had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
La De Hoya is rocked!
La De Hoya scores with a head kick. Dutroux tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Dutroux drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks La De Hoya right on the button. La De Hoya goes down! Dutroux follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Dutroux gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marc Dutroux!
An out of breath Marc Dutroux 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Krystian Soszynski (ranked 312 p4p, 46 weight class) and Kassim Magufuli I V (ranked 185 p4p, 25 weight class). Soszynski comes to the cage accompanied by Sabaton - 40 : 1. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Krystian Soszynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kassim Magufuli I V!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Magufuli I V takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Soszynski tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Magufuli I V keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Magufuli I V clinches.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Soszynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Soszynski makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
Magufuli I V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszynski.
Soszynski lands a nice shot to the body.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
Magufuli I V's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Soszynski.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
A hook to the body from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V presses Soszynski against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Magufuli I V takes a shot to the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski misses with some punches.
Soszynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Magufuli I V lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Soszynski.
Soszynski blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soszynski tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Soszynski softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
Magufuli I V working aggressively here.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
Soszynski misses with some punches.
Soszynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soszynski.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook from the clinch.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Magufuli I V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Magufuli I V misses with a body punch.
Soszynski manages to break the clinch.
Soszynski lands a head kick. Magufuli I V smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Magufuli I V takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A slow jab from Soszynski misses its intended target.
Soszynski lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Soszynski digs a good hook to Magufuli I V's body.
Soszynski throws a leg kick but Magufuli I V moved away.
Soszynski cracks Magufuli I V with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Soszynski throws a shot from downtown. Magufuli I V moves away and avoids it.
Soszynski avoids the body shot from Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V misses with an uppercut
and Soszynski counters with a straight right hand.
Soszynski feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Magufuli I V's calf.
Magufuli I V chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Soszynski can pounce on him.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Soszynski rushes Magufuli I V and presses him up against the cage.
Soszynski throws a head punch that misses.
Magufuli I V goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Soszynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magufuli I V doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A shot in the inside from Soszynski.
A nice left hand lands by Magufuli I V.
Magufuli I V prevents a body shot from Soszynski.
Soszynski takes a shot to the head.
Soszynski lands a right hand.
Soszynski throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Magufuli I V looks winded!
Soszynski lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
Soszynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Soszynski tries to throw a body punch but Magufuli I V avoids it by throwing Soszynski back against the cage.
Soszynski tries a body shot but Magufuli I V blocks it.
Magufuli I V misses with the head strike.
Soszynski's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Soszynski connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Magufuli I V momentarily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Soszynski. That's going to slow Magufuli I V down.
A cross from Soszynski lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Magufuli I V swings widly with a right hand
and Soszynski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Magufuli I V thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Magufuli I V manages to avoid it.
Magufuli I V steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Soszynski.
Soszynski tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magufuli I V swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Soszynski pivots, looking for a leg kick but Magufuli I V is out of range and Soszynski settles back down.
Soszynski misses with a left hand
and Magufuli I V counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Soszynski thinking.
Soszynski slips under a jab.
Soszynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Magufuli I V moves away.
Krystian Soszynski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magufuli I V avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Magufuli I V tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Soszynski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Soszynski takes a swing at Magufuli I V's ribcage but misses.
Soszynski moves away from the strike by Magufuli I V.
Soszynski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soszynski scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Soszynski fails in his attempt to clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Krystian Soszynski dominated that round.
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.
Magufuli I V throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Soszynski counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Soszynski moves into the clinch.
Magufuli I V scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Soszynski scores with a hook to the body.
Soszynski struggles to land a body shot inside as Magufuli I V controls his hands.
Soszynski lands a right hand.
Soszynski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Magufuli I V misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Soszynski misses with some punches.
Soszynski works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Magufuli I V's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Soszynski stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Soszynski lands a hook to the side of the head.
Soszynski misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Magufuli I V.
Soszynski lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short left from Soszynski.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soszynski blocking some punches.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Soszynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Magufuli I V is breathing heavily.
Soszynski scores with a nice hook to the head.
Soszynski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Magufuli I V can do to turn this around?
Soszynski can't find room to land a body shot as Magufuli I V controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magufuli I V has a couple of punches blocked by Soszynski.
Soszynski tries to work over Magufuli I V's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Magufuli I V blocks a body shot from Soszynski.
Soszynski tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Magufuli I V's elbow.
Soszynski goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Magufuli I V lands a shoulder strike.
Soszynski lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Soszynski has a couple of punches blocked by Magufuli I V.
Soszynski tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Soszynski scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Magufuli I V misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Soszynski.
Magufuli I V lands a body shot in the clinch.
Magufuli I V lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Soszynski.
Soszynski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Magufuli I V backwards.
Soszynski gets through Magufuli I V's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Magufuli I V is rocked!
Soszynski digs a right hand underneath Magufuli I V's ribcage. Magufuli I V let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Magufuli I V is still on wobbly legs! Can Soszynski finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right handed body shot lands from Soszynski.
Soszynski lands with a short shot to the head.
Soszynski lands a nice shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Soszynski.
A right hand to the body from Soszynski.
Soszynski works on Magufuli I V's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soszynski throws a big uppercut that drops Magufuli I V! More strikes from Soszynski and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Magufuli I V lies dazed against the cage as Soszynski celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Krystian Soszynski!
A relieved looking Krystian Soszynski thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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