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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jason Cole (ranked 25106 p4p, 6303 weight class) and Henry Of Skalitz (ranked 696 p4p, 604 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jason Cole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Henry Of Skalitz!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Franklyn Lucas and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Of Skalitz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
 It looks like Jason Cole has been cut.
Of Skalitz drops Cole with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Cole looks back up at him and smiles so Of Skalitz waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
 Cole is rocked!
Cole leaves his chin hanging out and Of Skalitz seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Cole crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Henry Of Skalitz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Levesque (ranked 7554 p4p, 5262 weight class) and Jonathan Vorotinski (ranked 660 p4p, 557 weight class). Vorotinski is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Can't Tell Me Nothing. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Levesque!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jonathan Vorotinski!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Levesque tries to bum rush Vorotinski with a series of wild strikes but Vorotinski uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jab, jab by Vorotinski - just one landing.
Vorotinski thows a body kick. Levesque tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Nice body punch from Vorotinski.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vorotinski!
It looks like Pierre Levesque has been cut.
Levesque catches Vorotinski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Levesque on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Levesque takes a shot to the body in his stride.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Levesque avoids a punch combination nicely.
Vorotinski bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Levesque closes the distance and clinches.
Vorotinski misses with a punch on the inside.
Levesque can't find room to land a body shot as Vorotinski controls the action.
Vorotinski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Levesque scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vorotinski misses with some punches.
Vorotinski working aggressively here.
Levesque working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Vorotinski blocks a body shot from Levesque.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Vorotinski.
Still in the clinch, Levesque scores with a nice short uppercut.
Levesque tries to throw a body punch but Vorotinski avoids it by throwing Levesque back against the ropes.
Levesque tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vorotinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levesque misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vorotinski is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Levesque is breathing heavily.
Levesque lands with a left to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Vorotinski fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Vorotinski.
Levesque tries a body shot but Vorotinski blocks it.
Levesque lands a right hand.
A short left from Levesque.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Levesque lands a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Vorotinski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Levesque breaks the clinch.
Levesque looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Levesque closes the distance and clinches.
Vorotinski is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Levesque is defending well for now.
Levesque is working Vorotinski over against the ropes.
Levesque breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vorotinski with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vorotinski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Levesque was well out of range. Poor timing from Vorotinski.
Levesque lands a right hook to the body.
Levesque takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Levesque on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Levesque is looking to clinch.
Vorotinski appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Levesque lands a nice hook to Vorotinski's body. Vorotinski takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Levesque takes one on the button.
Levesque checks a leg kick nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jonathan Vorotinski.
I think Vorotinski has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 9:10
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jonathan Vorotinski!
A less than humble Jonathan Vorotinski misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dee Gong (ranked 6144 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Rowan Bromham (ranked 596 p4p, 527 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dee Gong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rowan Bromham!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Steve Montenegro and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gong ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Gong with a nice cross.
Gong throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Gong stuns Bromham with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Gong scores with a hook to the body. Bromham takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bromham fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bromham's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gong connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bromham scrambles back to his feet.
Bromham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gong dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A decent looking cross lands there for Gong.
Gong with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Gong ducks under a wild hook from Bromham.
Nice cross by Gong.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gong paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bromham shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Gong is trying to defend but Bromham finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Bromham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Gong pushes Bromham off looking to stand but Bromham dives back in and keeps control.
Bromham is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Bromham not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bromham content to control rather than advance.
Bromham's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Gong wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dee Gong showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Gong 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 10:9
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 10:9
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dee Gong!
Dee Gong spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Artem Petrov (ranked 4649 p4p, 6401 weight class) and Noah Diaz (ranked 427 p4p, 484 weight class). Diaz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Circles kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Artem Petrov is staring across the ring at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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KO power |
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Artem Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noah Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Columbo Gatti and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Petrov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Diaz decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Petrov's guard.
Diaz advances to half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
Diaz frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Petrov is desperately trying to improve his position but Diaz has a good base and remains in mount.
Petrov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Petrov tries to get out of the position.
Diaz can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Petrov is looking to escape.
Petrov's coaches at St Petersburg MMA Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Diaz prevents Petrov from getting the reversal.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Diaz pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Petrov has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Diaz looking for a guillotine from mount but Petrov is having none of it.
Diaz tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Petrov tries to hold on but Diaz postures up.
Diaz tries to control but Petrov wriggling away.
Diaz is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Petrov is working to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Petrov to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Petrov shrugs it off.
Diaz looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Diaz has control of Petrov's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Petrov regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diaz is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Diaz!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Noah Diaz!
After the fight, Noah Diaz 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 4125 p4p, 6972 weight class) and Frank Seeble (ranked 525 p4p, 662 weight class). Delbert Mazzariello has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Seeble!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello shoots in but Seeble avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mazzariello misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Seeble looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mazzariello dives in and grabs Seeble's left leg, looking for a takedown. Seeble pushes down on Mazzariello's head and hops out.
Seeble unleashes a big counter combination but Mazzariello bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delbert Mazzariello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Seeble swinging wildly here.
Mazzariello closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Seeble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mazzariello feinted with a counter takedown.
Mazzariello circles away from the clinch attempt.
Seeble keeps the fight on the outside.
Seeble looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mazzariello on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Seeble throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mazzariello decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Seeble's guard.
Mazzariello trying to control the position from guard on top but Seeble is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seeble lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Seeble is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Seeble has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Mazzariello is proving hard to escape from.
Mazzariello keeping moving, preventing Seeble from controlling successfully.
Seeble is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seeble controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Mazzariello controlling the position.
Mazzariello looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Seeble has picked Mazzariello up and slammed him! Mazzariello can't keep hold of the triangle and Seeble manages to pass to side control!
Seeble working away.
Mazzariello is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Seeble gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Seeble is looking to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seeble swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Seeble scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Seeble scores with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Seeble comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Seeble 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 9:10
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 9:10
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 9:10
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Seeble!
A relieved looking Frank Seeble 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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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Callum Neenan (ranked 3788 p4p, 6345 weight class) and Rickman Woodlard (ranked 383 p4p, 502 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Callum Neenan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rickman Woodlard!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Neenan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Woodlard.
Woodlard connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Neenan looks to land a left hand but Woodlard moved out of range nicely.
Woodlard swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Neenan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Woodlard.
Woodlard looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheers as Woodlard lands an impressive looking overhand right. Neenan doesn't seem phased though.
Neenan throws a body punch but Woodlard moves out of range.
Woodlard has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Neenan lands a left and a right that send Woodlard crashing to the mat, dazed. Neenan thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Rickman Woodlard has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Woodlard lands a glancing blow to the side of Neenan's head.
Neenan misses with a wild body shot.
Woodlard lands a head shot.
Woodlard blocks a jab.
Woodlard ducks under a wild hook from Neenan.
Neenan lands a big right hand that sends Woodlard crashing to the mat! Neenan stays standing though and waves Woodlard back to his feet!
 Woodlard is rocked!
Woodlard works the jab nicely.
Woodlard is still on wobbly legs! Can Neenan finish him?
Woodlard just misses with a punch to the body.
Woodlard seems to have recovered his senses.
Woodlard missing with a left hand there. Neenan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Neenan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Woodlard moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Neenan drops Woodlard with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Woodlard looks back up at him and smiles so Neenan waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Neenan jabs Woodlard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
The fighters circling - Woodlard throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Woodlard gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Neenan gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Woodlard is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Callum Neenan!
Callum Neenan thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Leonzar Kennedy (ranked 3220 p4p, 6406 weight class) and Bjorn Akerfeldt (ranked 425 p4p, 608 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonzar Kennedy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bjorn Akerfeldt!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, David Schapiro and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy punishes Akerfeldt's body with a nice straight punch.
Akerfeldt takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leonzar Kennedy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kennedy tests Akerfeldt's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Akerfeldt closes the distance and clinches.
Akerfeldt manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Akerfeldt looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Akerfeldt escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Kennedy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Akerfeldt is adopting a defensive guard.
Kennedy is posturing up here but Akerfeldt has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Kennedy tries to roll out but it's too tight and Kennedy has to tap! Slick submission there by Akerfeldt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bjorn Akerfeldt!
An out of breath and clearly excited Bjorn Akerfeldt thanked Iron Wolf Discount Supplements (Q159/$100, Laundry for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sturn Slugger (ranked 2720 p4p, 5992 weight class) and Darren Williams (ranked 278 p4p, 465 weight class). Darren Williams is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sturn Slugger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Darren Williams!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Joseph Jones and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams lands with an uppercut that bounces Slugger off the ropes and back into range.
Williams lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Slugger at a distance.
Williams takes a swing at Slugger's ribcage but misses.
Williams missing with a left hand there. Slugger was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Slugger misses with some punches.
Slugger misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Slugger fails to land.
Slugger blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Williams.
Williams takes a shot to the head.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Slugger prevents a body shot from Williams.
A nice left hand lands by Slugger.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Slugger misses with the head strike.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Slugger uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams tries a body shot but Slugger blocks it.
Slugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Slugger blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams lands with a right to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugger breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Slugger jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Williams darts in and clinches Slugger up against the ropes.
Williams keeps control of Slugger as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Slugger throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Slugger.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Slugger lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Williams.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
Williams misses with some punches.
Williams's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Slugger misses with a body shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Slugger ducks down to avoid it.
Slugger lands a big right hand and follows it up with an uppercut. Oh and another big punch and a knee - Williams can't take much more of this! Another big shot to the jaw from Slugger and Williams drops to the floor. Beaten and bloodied - he had enough there. A vicious beatdown by Slugger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sturn Slugger!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Fellatio (ranked 2597 p4p, 4288 weight class) and Khizri Aliyev (ranked 312 p4p, 461 weight class). Fellatio comes to the ring accompanied by Relax, Frankie goes to Hollywood . Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Frankie Fellatio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Khizri Aliyev!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Joseph Jones and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aliyev catches Fellatio with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fellatio connects with the punch.
Aliyev stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Aliyev wants it to stay on the feet.
Aliyev paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
We've been hearing reports that Fellatio has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fellatio uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Fellatio walks into a straight right hand from Aliyev.
Fellatio ducks right into an uppercut from Aliyev.
Aliyev lands the left hand.
Khizri Aliyev seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Aliyev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Aliyev feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Fellatios jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Aliyev sends Fellatio crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Aliyev is motioning to the referee to let Fellatio up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Fellatio is rocked!
Aliyev is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Fellatio had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Aliyev drops Fellatio with a big left hand! Fellatio is injured, injured bad! Aliyev jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khizri Aliyev!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between David King (ranked 2731 p4p, 2244 weight class) and Boris Balkan (ranked 43 p4p, 244 weight class). King comes to the ring accompanied by Manchester United Chants George Best Song Spirit In The Sky. Boris Balkan will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 1 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boris Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balkan.
King loads up on a big right hand but Balkan slips the punch.
Balkan looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balkan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balkan closes the distance and clinches.
King breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Balkan wants to clinch but King slips to the side
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
The fight stays on the outside here - Balkan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Balkan tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balkan tries to clinch up
and King counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Boris Balkan has been cut.
Balkan takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Balkan tries to clinch but King is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King throws a hook but Balkan avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Balkan's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
King with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Balkan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King lands a left and a right that send Balkan crashing to the mat, dazed. King thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balkan moves away.
King throws a series of punches but Balkan moves out of range.
King lands a jab to Balkan's midsection.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King misses with a looping left.
King throws a shot from downtown. Balkan moves away and avoids it.
Balkan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Balkan.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
Balkan ducks right into an uppercut from King.
That has opened up Boris Balkan's cut even more.
Nice cross by Balkan.
It looks like David King has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Balkan.
Balkan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King throws a series of punches but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from King.
Balkan moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Balkan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Balkan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Balkan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
King swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Balkan takes one to the chin there.
Balkan clinches with his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King breaks the clinch.
King misses with a jab to the body
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
Balkan misses with a takedown attempt
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
King swings for the body but Balkan moves out of range.
Balkan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
David King showed his dominance in that final round.
I think King 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 1 round of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 10:9
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 10:9
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 10:9
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... David King!
A very excited looking David King 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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