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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Henson Benderson (ranked 3598 p4p, 5586 weight class) and Jameson Connemara (ranked 369 p4p, 469 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Benderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Time is Now. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 26 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Henson Benderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 48 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Jameson Connemara!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Connemara chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Benderson can pounce on him.
Benderson lands with a cross.
Connemara uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Benderson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Benderson, as that shot connected.
Benderson feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Connemaras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Benderson takes a swing at Connemara's ribcage but misses.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson looks to throw the jab but Connemara is out of range.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Benderson misses with a series of wild punches.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Benderson misses.
Connemara with the counter takedown but Benderson avoids it easily.
Benderson loads up on a big right hand but Connemara slips the punch.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson throws a sloppy head kick and Connemara moves out of range easily.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Benderson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Connemara momentarily.
Connemara drops his hands momentarily and Benderson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Benderson is looking to slow Connemara down with leg kicks.
Benderson throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Henson Benderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Connemara tries to move into range but Benderson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A punch combination from Benderson misses.
Benderson throws a shot from downtown. Connemara moves away and avoids it.
Connemara changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Connemara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Benderson.
A big right from Benderson misses.
Connemara feints the counter takedown.
Connemara avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson throws a body shot but no joy.
Connemara is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Benderson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Connemara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice defenses there by Connemara.
Benderson pivots, looking for a leg kick but Connemara is out of range and Benderson settles back down.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Good exchange - Benderson coming out on top.
A clash of legs there as Connemara blocks the low kick.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson missing with a left hand there. Connemara was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A big left from Benderson misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Benderson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Connemara staying out of range there.
Connemara tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Benderson moves in looking to clinch but Connemara pushes him off.
And Connemara tries to counter it with a takedown but Benderson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Benderson fails to land with a series of punches.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Benderson throws a hook but Connemara avoids it easily.
Connemara drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Benderson defends it well.
Benderson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Benderson tries to bum rush Connemara with a series of wild strikes but Connemara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Connemara ducks right into an uppercut from Benderson.
Benderson misses the jab.
Benderson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Benderson - just one landing.
A jab from Benderson finds it's way through Connemara's defenses.
Connemara bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson clinches up against the cage.
Benderson misses with some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Benderson.
Benderson crunches a lovely knee into Connemara's ribcage.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connemara up against the cage.
Benderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Benderson will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Connemara up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Connemara is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Benderson is defending well.
Benderson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Connemara is looking for a takedown.
Connemara is looking for a takedown.
Benderson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Connemara up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Connemara avoids it.
Benderson avoiding damage.
Benderson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Connemara backwards.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connemara wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
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.
Connemara tries for a takedown. No joy.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Connemara blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Connemara blocks an uppercut.
Nice elbow from Benderson.
 It looks like Jameson Connemara has been cut.
Benderson swings wildly with an uppercut but Connemara uses good head movement to avoid it.
Benderson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Henson Benderson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jameson Connemara's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Benderson misses the shot to the body.
Benderson instigates a clinch.
A knee to the head by Benderson.
Connemara is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Connemara is trying to drag Benderson to the mat but Benderson just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Benderson is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Benderson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Benderson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Connemara.
Nice body punch from Benderson.
Benderson gets underhooks to prevent Connemara's takedown attempt.
Henson Benderson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jameson Connemara.
Benderson stops a takedown attempt from Connemara.
Henson Benderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Benderson.
Connemara has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Benderson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Connemara wants to take the fight to the mat but Benderson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Benderson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Connemara is looking to take this one to the mat.
Benderson struggles to land a body shot inside as Connemara controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Benderson stalling the fight.
Connemara drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Benderson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Connemara's elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Connemara gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Benderson regains guard.
Connemara preventing the sweep.
Connemara is fighting to break Benderson's control of his arms but Benderson is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Benderson has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Benderson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Connemara manages to get himself to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Benderson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
And that's the end of the fight!
Henson Benderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Benderson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:25
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:25
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:25
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Henson Benderson!
An out of breath and clearly excited Henson Benderson thanked Brooklyn Apothecary for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Brown (ranked 4912 p4p, 3260 weight class) and Darry Curtis (ranked 503 p4p, 386 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by Hail Mary Tupac. Darry Curtis has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joshua Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Darry Curtis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brown darts in looking for a takedown but Curtis gets double underhooks and turns Brown into the cage.
Curtis connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Curtis cracks Brown with an open hand slap.
Curtis closes the distance but Brown moves to the side
and Brown counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Curtis thinking.
Curtis just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Curtis fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Brown on the side of the head.
Brown shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Curtis pinned against the cage. Curtis gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Curtis throws a body punch but Brown moves out of range.
A cross from Curtis lands.
 It looks like Joshua Brown has been cut.
Curtis misses with a few strikes there.
Brown is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Curtis scores with a jab to the head.
Curtis misses with a looping right.
Curtis stuffs the takedown attempt from Brown. Brown gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joshua Brown. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Curtis fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Brown to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Brown looks to clinch but Curtis throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Brown taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Darry Curtis!
After the big win, Darry Curtis made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Big Chief Nutrition & Laundry Services (80%) and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Joshua Brown stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will learn from this!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jose Canseco (ranked 3718 p4p, 4652 weight class) and Miguel Rodolfo (ranked 140 p4p, 168 weight class). Canseco comes to the cage accompanied by Lenarr Young - I gotta take a doo doo. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 12 - 25 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jose Canseco !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Miguel Rodolfo!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Canseco stuffs the takedown.
Rodolfo throws a poor cross that misses
and Canseco counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Rodolfo shoots in but Canseco avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Canseco gets caught napping as Rodolfo dives in and scores a takedown. Canseco manages to retain guard.
Rodolfo loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Canseco wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
Canseco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Canseco wants to stand and escape but Rodolfo is having none of it.
Rodolfo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Canseco scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Rodolfo misses with a takedown
and Rodolfo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jose Canseco has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Miguel Rodolfo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Rodolfo, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Rodolfo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canseco tries to avoid it but Rodolfo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canseco to the ground. Canseco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Canseco throws a big counter combination but Rodolfo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Rodolfo moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Rodolfo drives through with a takedown into guard.
Canseco wants to stand but Rodolfo is controlling the position.
Canseco trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Canseco is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Canseco knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Rodolfo on the ground.
Rodolfo trying to control the position from guard on top but Canseco is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodolfo stops Canseco from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rodolfo accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Rodolfo working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rodolfo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Canseco is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rodolfo is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rodolfo stands up over Canseco , holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Canseco avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodolfo pushing down on Canseco 's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rodolfo is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Canseco is just riding it out for now. Rodolfo eventually gives up the hold.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Canseco tries to kick Rodolfo off but Rodolfo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Rodolfo wants to pass the guard but Canseco is defending well.
Rodolfo stops Canseco from getting back to his feet.
Rodolfo working over Canseco with some ground and pound. Canseco looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Rodolfo prevents Canseco from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Rodolfo moves nicely into side control.
Rodolfo cracks Canseco with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rodolfo prevents Canseco from escaping the position.
Rodolfo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rodolfo is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Canseco knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Rodolfo in side control lands a decent elbow.
Rodolfo lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Canseco is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rodolfo wants to control but Canseco is keeping him busy.
Canseco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodolfo lands a nice forearm strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Canseco taking a bit of punishment here - Rodolfo scoring with strikes.
Rodolfo lands a decent elbow from side control.
Canseco is trying to get back to his feet.
Rodolfo working the ground and pound.
Canseco is pushing Rodolfo's head away, looking to escape. Rodolfo manages to hold on to the position though.
Rodolfo scores with a couple of short elbows.
Canseco is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Rodolfo lands some shots froms side control.
Canseco is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Rodolfo asserts his dominance and retains side control.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Rodolfo dominated that round.
That's time! Canseco 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rodolfo looks for a takedown but Canseco sprawls well.
Canseco appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Rodolfo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Canseco tries to avoid it but Rodolfo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Canseco to the ground. Canseco escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
It looked like Canseco was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Rodolfo drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Canseco pushes Rodolfo away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Rodolfo gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Rodolfo has hold of Canseco 's arm. He's looking for a kimura. Canseco seems comfortable defending it but Rodolfo has shifted his position slighty and is cranking on the arm! Canseco is real pain and he's forced to tap out! Canseco is disgusted with himself for not defending it better but Rodolfo couldn't care less - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Rodolfo!
After winning the bout, Miguel Rodolfo thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Jose Canseco stepped up to the mic, saying 'Fucking CTE'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Billy Brown (ranked 2407 p4p, 3459 weight class) and Sam Spencer (ranked 296 p4p, 401 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by CCR - Bad Moon Rising. Billy Brown could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Sam Spencer's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Billy Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Sam Spencer!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Cecil Peabody and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Brown counter with a right hand.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown throws a hook to the side of Spencer's head but Spencer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown misses with an uppercut.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Brown connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Spencer lands with a hook. Brown tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Brown cracks Spencer with a right hand to the side of the head.
Brown misses with a straight left.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spencer cracks Brown with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Spencer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Spencer thumps Brown with a low kick.
Brown walks into a left hand.
Brown cracks Spencer with a right hand to the side of the head.
A swing and a miss from Brown.
Spencer throws a counter combo.
Spencer scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spencer throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Spencer throws a jab but it's blocked by Brown.
Brown on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Spencer defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Spencer scores with a shot to the body.
Sam Spencer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Spencer misses.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Brown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brown.
Brown throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Spencer.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown digs a good hook to Spencer's body.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Brown misses with an uppercut. Spencer saw that one coming.
Brown uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spencer.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown throws a body punch but Spencer moves out of range.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
A big right from Brown misses.
Brown swinging wildly here.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Brown.
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Left hook, right uppercut from Spencer.
Spencer connects with a good right hand that stumbles Brown. Brown circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Spencer chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Brown takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Spencer needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Spencer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
Brown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Spencer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Brown.
Spencer loads up on a big right hand but Brown slips the punch.
Brown takes a swing at Spencer's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brown takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Brown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Spencer.
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Brown takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brown steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Spencer.
Spencer lands a jab to the head.
Brown lands a nice hook to Spencer's body. Spencer takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Spencer needs to keep his hands up - Brown had a free shot at his head there.
Brown fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Spencer manages to avoid it.
Brown swings for the body but Spencer moves out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Spencer.
Spencer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brown throws a body shot but no joy.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Brown throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A jab from Brown misses.
Spencer misses with a hook
and Brown counters with a stiff right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a hook.
Spencer defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Spencer defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown staying out of range there.
Brown misses with a lunging right hand
and Spencer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Spencer throws the left hand but Brown avoids the punch easily.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Brown takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Brown moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Spencer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Spencer walks into a stiff left hand from Brown.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Spencer throws out a loose jab but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brown digs a good body shot into Spencer's ribs.
Spencer lands a jab-cross combination.
Brown uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Spencer.
A big right from Brown misses.
Spencer throws out a counter right but Brown avoids it with no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sam Spencer will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Brown slips under a jab from Spencer.
Brown fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Brown has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Brown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Spencer was well out of range. Poor timing from Brown.
Brown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Spencer misses with a hook.
Spencer tests Brown's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Spencer throws a right hand that Brown ducks under and follows up with a left that Brown also avoids with ease.
Spencer sizes up Brown with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Spencer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Brown.
Spencer looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Brown takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A big left from Brown misses.
Brown loads up on a big right hand but Spencer slips the punch.
Spencer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Brown.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Spencer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Spencer lands a jab to Brown's midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Brown takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Spencer.
Spencer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Spencer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Brown.
Spencer scores with a body shot.
Spencer with a nice calf kick.
Brown moves out of range of the strikes.
Brown throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Spencer connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Spencer defending well as Brown loads up on a big left hand.
Brown looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Spencer moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed right hand from Spencer misses the target.
Brown throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Brown throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Brown swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spencer avoids the body shot from Brown.
Spencer ducks under a wild hook from Brown.
Nice body punch from Spencer.
Spencer lands a right hook to the body.
Brown looks to throw the jab but Spencer is out of range.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Brown tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Spencer moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Spencer uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Brown has time to react.
Brown misses with a wild body shot.
Brown swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brown throws the left hand but Spencer avoids the punch easily.
Spencer looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brown keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Spencer.
Spencer throws a big shot that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Spencer throws a jab when Brown was well out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spencer lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Brown circles away quickly and effectively.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brown. Spencer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Spencer swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Spencer will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
It looked like Brown wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Good exchange - Brown coming out on top.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Spencer on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Spencer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Spencer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Spencer slips under a jab from Brown.
Spencer connects with a right hand. Brown shakes it off.
Brown jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Brown throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Brown looks to land a left hand but Spencer moved out of range nicely.
Spencer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brown throws out the jab.
Brown swings widly with a right hand
and Brown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brown misses with a hook.
Spencer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
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!
The fighters circling - Brown throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A punch combination from Spencer misses.
Brown keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Brown thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brown moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Spencer throws a right and a left that Brown avoids nicely.
Spencer scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Spencer 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.
 Brown is rocked!
Brown throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Brown with a nice cross.
Brown tests Spencer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Spencer.
Spencer throws a leg kick
and Brown counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Spencer stuns Brown with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Spencer connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Brown's hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Spencer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Good exchange - Spencer coming out on top.
Some wild striking there from Spencer.
Spencer cracks Brown with a good jab.
Brown ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Spencer moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Brown as he connects with a hook.
Brown misses the shot to the body.
Brown stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Spencer.
Spencer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Brown smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Brown rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Spencer counter with a right hand.
Spencer plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Brown to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Brown just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Sam Spencer!
After winning the bout, Sam Spencer thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jalaluddin Aziz (ranked 3435 p4p, 3236 weight class) and Chad Yonic (ranked 399 p4p, 382 weight class). Aziz's entrance music is Dalshar Project - Afghan Rastaman. A fine choice. 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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160
9 - 6 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jalaluddin Aziz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Chad Yonic!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aziz uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Aziz lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Aziz moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Yonic throws a head kick but Aziz moves out of range.
Jalaluddin Aziz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aziz closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Yonic quickly recovers to half guard.
Yonic wants to stand back up but Aziz manages to pass into side control.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yonic wants to control but Aziz postures up.
Aziz advances nicely into full mount.
Yonic stops Aziz from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Aziz controlling the pace for now.
Aziz wants to take Yonic's back here but Yonic is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Yonic wants to hold on but Aziz pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz is looking to take Yonic's back but instead Yonic gets back to half guard. Nice work.
Aziz trying to control from half guard but Yonic is working away.
Aziz wants to free his trapped foot but Yonic is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yonic slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Yonic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Aziz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Aziz controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aziz preventing the sweep.
Aziz stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Yonic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Yonic is controlling Aziz's posture.
Aziz slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Aziz passes Yonic's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Yonic trying to control but Aziz postures up.
Aziz trying to control the pace.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Aziz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yonic's waist but Yonic gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Aziz off to one side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aziz. Yonic does a little dance to reset his feet.
Aziz keeps the fight on the outside.
Aziz throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yonic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Aziz.
Yonic on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Yonic tries to keep at a distance but Aziz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Aziz wants the takedown. Yonic is fighting it off but Aziz persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Yonic's guard against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aziz showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Yonic striking off his back.
Aziz postures up.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
Yonic being controlled here, momentarily.
Aziz won't allow Yonic to sweep him here.
Aziz trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Yonic manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Aziz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalaluddin Aziz 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.
Aziz instigates a clinch.
I was talking to Aziz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Aziz pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aziz pushes Yonic up against the cage in a clinch.
Aziz is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Yonic is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Aziz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Yonic ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yonic no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Aziz trying to control the position from guard on top but Yonic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yonic keeping full guard, as Aziz tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aziz trying to control but Yonic is working from the bottom.
Aziz is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Yonic is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aziz slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic tries to buck Aziz off but Aziz is having none of it.
Aziz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yonic keeps working.
Yonic stops Aziz from passing to mount.
Aziz is trying to get an arm triangle but Yonic is defending well.
Yonic is looking to regain half guard here but Aziz keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aziz is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Yonic has escaped the position, nice work there.
Aziz wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
Aziz tries to move into full mount but can't pass Yonic's legs.
Yonic can't do much from the bottom here.
Aziz trying to control the action but Yonic is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yonic is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Aziz is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Yonic knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Aziz wants to control but Yonic is keeping him busy.
Yonic prevents Aziz from moving into mount.
Jalaluddin Aziz overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Aziz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Yonic struggling a bit here.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aziz advances to mount.
Yonic tries to reverse the position but Aziz maintains control.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Aziz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yonic is desperately trying to improve his position but Aziz has a good base and remains in mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Jalaluddin Aziz dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Aziz shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yonic is trying to defend but Aziz finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Yonic scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Aziz manages to mount him!
Aziz trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Yonic tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Aziz has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Yonic is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jalaluddin Aziz!
Jalaluddin Aziz took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Shot (ranked 1862 p4p, 3749 weight class) and Brock Steve (ranked 216 p4p, 381 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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31
146
16 - 8 - 1 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 25 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sebastian Shot!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Brock Steve!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shot throws a looping overhand right but Steve ducks down to avoid it.
Shot scores with a jab to the head.
Shot takes the fight into the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve's brow.
Steve breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
Shot scores with a jab. Steve acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Steve moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Steve lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Shot looks to throw the jab but Steve is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Steve! But no joy.
Shot misses with a right hand
and Steve counters with a crisp one two that drops Shot! Steve thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Shot to his feet! Shot is in big trouble!
Shot is rocked!
A jab from Shot misses.
Shot thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shot connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shot.
Shot misses with an uppercut. Steve saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot misses the jab.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shot misses with a hook
and Steve counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Steve.
A swing and a miss from Shot.
Nice defenses there by Steve.
Shot darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Shot backing up. Shot nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steve moves away from the strike by Shot.
Shot thuds his right hand into Steve's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shot getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shot misses with a hook. Steve ducked under it nicely.
Shot pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Steve uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shot.
Shot throws a body punch but Steve moves out of range.
Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Shot connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Steve scrambles back to his feet.
Shot ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Steve moves away.
Shot darts in trying to clinch
and Steve counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steve uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shot.
Shot throws a big shot that misses.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sebastian Shot dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shot 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.
Shot is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Steve can do to turn this around?
Shot misses with a straight right.
Sebastian Shot seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steve misses with a hook. Shot ducked under it nicely.
Steve ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shot throws a right and a left that Steve avoids nicely.
Steve throws a counter combo.
Shot misses with a looping right.
Steve is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shot pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shot throws out a loose jab but Steve uses good head movement to avoid it.
Steve stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Steve moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Shot is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Steve.
Shot takes one to the side of the head.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot throws an off balance right hand
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Shot.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steve takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steve uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shot.
Steve throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shot scores with a sloppy right hand. Steve should have avoided that one.
Steve throws a head kick that Shot semi-blocks.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Shot throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Shot fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Steve on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot throws a hook but Steve avoids it easily.
Steve looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Shot looks to throw a body kick
and Steve counters with a one-two to the body.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oh Shot is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A looping hook to the body misses from Shot. Steve does a little dance to reset his feet.
Shot seems to have got his legs back now.
Shot misses the jab.
Steve looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Shot tries to clinch up
and Steve cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Steve ducks under a wild hook from Shot.
Shot moves out of range of the strikes.
Shot throws a head kick that half lands.
A slow jab from Shot misses its intended target.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot doesn't manage to clinch there - Steve circles away.
Steve avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steve swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Steve has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Steve takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Brock Steve will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Steve slips under a jab from Shot.
Shot throws a solid leg kick but Steve takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Shot.
Steve follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Steve misses with a hook
and Steve takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a left and a right that stings Shot.
Shot misses with a left hand
letting Steve counter with a right hand.
Shot lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Steve staying out of range there.
Shot tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Steve paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Steve defending well as Shot loads up on a big left hand.
Steve 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shot throws a lazy uppercut
and Shot takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Sebastian Shot is winning the standup battle so far.
Shot throws a poor cross that misses
and Steve counters with a three punch combo that has Shot backing up. Shot nods at Steve to acknowledge the strikes.
Shot looks to score with a jab to the body but Steve is just out of range.
Despite the aggression on Steve's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Shot waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Steve.
Shot throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Steve counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shot throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Steve misses with a series of wild punches.
A jab from Shot misses.
A little jabbing left from Steve on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shot lands a head shot.
Shot gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shot misses with some punches.
Shot lands a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shot throws a head punch that misses.
Shot misses with a punch to the body.
Shot is stalling here.
Shot keeps control of Steve as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shot misses with a short punch on the inside.
Shot misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shot swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shot misses with some punches.
Shot is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Steve is keeping busy.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Steve as Shot tries to tie him up.
Shot tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shot misses with an elbow strike.
Shot has a couple of punches blocked by Steve.
Shot tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shot lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shot misses with a body punch.
Shot is trying to maintain a safe position but Steve gets an underhook and turns Shot into the cage.
Shot fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Steve blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Shot misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Shot fails to land.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shot just misses with a elbow thrown towards Steve's brow.
Shot wants to stall.
Steve manages to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Shot swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Steve unleashes a big counter combination but Shot bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Shot just misses with a punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sebastian Shot showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Shot has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sebastian Shot!
During a confident post fight interview, Sebastian Shot 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Artur Osinen (ranked 1385 p4p, 2189 weight class) and Chrys Kyle (ranked 175 p4p, 275 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Artur Osinen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 1, fighting out of New York, Chrys Kyle!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Kyle.
Osinen misses the jab.
Kyle swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Osinen bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Kyle's head backwards.
Osinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the body from Osinen misses
and Kyle counters with a nice low kick that buckles Osinen's knee momentarily.
A jab from Osinen misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kyle.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Kyle has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Horrible takedown attempt by Osinen or perhaps it was just good defense by Kyle, which made it look bad.
Kyle throws a body shot but no joy.
Kyle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Osinen ducks under a wild hook from Kyle.
Osinen half committed to a counter leg kick.
Osinen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kyle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Osinen sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Osinen has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rabid Dog in the buildup to the fight.
Osinen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kyle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Osinen connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kyle.
Osinen appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kyle blocks a jab.
Kyle works the jab nicely.
Osinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kyle was well out of range. Poor timing from Osinen.
Osinen clinches up with Kyle and pushes him back against the cage.
Kyle scores with a shot to the side of Osinen's head.
Osinen looking to throw knees to the head but Kyle is blocking nicely.
Kyle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Osinen.
Kyle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Still in the clinch, Kyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osinen's elbow.
Kyle lands with a left to the head.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle tries a body shot but Osinen blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Osinen scores with a knee to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle struggles to land a body shot inside as Osinen controls his hands.
Osinen tries to land knees in the clinch but Kyle avoids the damage to the body.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kyle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Osinen's elbow.
Kyle lands a body punch in the clinch.
Kyle lands a body punch.
Kyle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kyle tries a body shot but Osinen blocks it.
Osinen tries to pull guard but Kyle holds him up against the cage and eventually Osinen drops back down to his feet.
Kyle tries to work over Osinen's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kyle tries a body shot but Osinen blocks it.
Osinen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Osinen tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Kyle.
Kyle throws a punch but it's blocked by Osinen.
Kyle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Osinen taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Kyle pushes Osinen back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Kyle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kyle fails to pull guard.
Kyle jumps guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Osinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Kyle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kyle tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Osinen trying to control but Kyle is working from the bottom.
Osinen controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kyle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Osinen sitting in guard here, content to control.
Kyle isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Osinen stacks Kyle on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Osinen!
Kyle manages to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Osinen connects with a nice short shot to Kyle's temple.
Osinen winds up and cracks Kyle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Kyle wants to get back to full guard but Osinen has mounted him!
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!
Kyle really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Osinen can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kyle is looking to escape.
Osinen controlling the position easily from mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrys Kyle dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kyle avoids the head kick by Osinen.
Kyle misses the jab.
Osinen misses with a looping left.
Kyle let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Osinen throws a right hand that Kyle ducks under and follows up with a left that Kyle also avoids with ease.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
The crowd cheers as Kyle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Osinen doesn't seem phased though.
Osinen misses with an uppercut
and Kyle counters with an outside leg kick.
Kyle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Osinen. That did some damage!
Osinen tries to clinch but Kyle moves out of range.
Kyle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Osinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Osinen counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kyle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kyle.
Kyle misses with a right hand
and Osinen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kyle tries a low kick but Osinen avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Osinen throws a shot from downtown. Kyle moves away and avoids it.
Kyle throws a lazy uppercut
and Osinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Osinen counters with a right hand to the body.
Kyle ducks under a wild hook from Osinen.
Kyle closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Kyle throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kyle moves out of range of the leg kick from Osinen.
Kyle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Osinen.
Osinen thinks about countering with a head kick.
Kyle sizes up Osinen with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Osinen throws a nice looking combination but Kyle bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A solid leg kick lands there for Osinen.
Kyle tries to bum rush Osinen with a series of wild strikes but Osinen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Osinen throws an off balance right hand
and Kyle counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kyle throws an overhand right that lands on Osinen's shoulder, as Osinen tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Osinen moved out of range.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Osinen bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Kyle as he jumps to the side.
Osinen throws a sloppy body shot
and Kyle counters with a straight right hand.
Osinen shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kyle sprawls well. Kyle wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Osinen gets slowly back to his feet.
Osinen moves away from the strike by Kyle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen walks into a straight right hand from Kyle.
Chrys Kyle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Osinen misses with a shot to the body
letting Kyle counter with a right hand.
Osinen shoots in looking for a takedown. Kyle tries to sprawl out of it but Osinen keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Kyle manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Artur Osinen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Osinen takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nice uppercut there from Kyle.
A punch lands to the side of Osinen 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kyle looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Kyle tenderised Osinen's leg. Osinen is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Osinen misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle scores with a jab to the body.
Osinen is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Kyle.
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!
Kyle lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kyle throws a low kick but it's checked well by Osinen.
An attempted straight right counter from Osinen misses the target.
Kyle throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kyle throws an overhand right that lands on Osinen's shoulder, as Osinen tries to avoid the shot.
Kyle loads up on a big right hand but Osinen slips the punch.
Kyle scores with a sloppy right hand. Osinen should have avoided that one.
Kyle misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Osinen throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Kyle to counter with a crisp jab.
Osinen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kyle tries a quick counter leg kick but Osinen is wise to it.
Kyle misses with a straight right.
Osinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Chrys Kyle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A head kick misses from Osinen.
Osinen fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kyle checks it well.
Osinen bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kyle throws out a loose jab but Osinen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Osinen's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kyle connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Osinen scrambles back to his feet.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Osinen checks a leg kick.
Osinen steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kyle.
Osinen misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kyle takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kyle lands a leg kick that knocks Osinen off balance momentarily.
Kyle throws a hook to the side of Osinen's head but Osinen sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick from Osinen misses.
Kyle misses with a lunging right hand
and Osinen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kyle throws a looping overhand right but Osinen ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Kyle misses.
Osinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A cross from Kyle lands.
Osinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Kyle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Osinen misses with an uppercut.
Osinen 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.
Kyle looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Osinen misses with a telegraphed body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kyle throws a jab but it's blocked by Osinen.
Osinen gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kyle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kyle escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Osinen swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kyle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kyle looks to land a right hand but Osinen moved out of range.
Osinen throws a chopping leg kick but Kyle manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kyle jabs at Osinen's body.
Kyle dodges the punch combination from Osinen.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kyle.
Osinen throws a leg kick but Kyle checks it.
Kyle misses with a low kick.
Osinen thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Osinen checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kyle connects with a crisp jab.
Kyle avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kyle tries to score with a low kick but Osinen moves his leg out of the way.
Kyle with a hook.
Chrys Kyle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Osinen lands a jab to the nose.
Osinen 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.
Chrys Kyle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Osinen misses with a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kyle! But no joy.
Osinen goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kyle misses with a straight left.
Osinen was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Osinen looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kyle lands with a slapping head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kyle wants to slow Osinen down by chopping away at his legs.
Nice jab there from Kyle.
Kyle throws a left and a right that both miss
and Osinen counters with a straight right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Osinen looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Artur Osinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Osinen misses with a looping right.
Kyle will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Osinen has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kyle finds it's way round the side to connect with Osinen's head.
Kyle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kyle walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Osinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A right-left combo lands from Kyle.
Osinen scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
And that's the end of the fight!
Chrys Kyle comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Kyle winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chrys Kyle!
During a confident post fight interview, Chrys Kyle thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Macho Randy (ranked 1649 p4p, 3056 weight class) and Kevin Shinnie (ranked 73 p4p, 115 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Macho Randy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kevin Shinnie!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shinnie has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Shinnie there as he acknowledges the shot.
Randy throws a hook to the side of Shinnie's head but Shinnie sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Randy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Randy checks a low kick from Shinnie.
Randy throws a leg kick but Shinnie sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Shinnie ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Randy moves away.
Randy lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Randy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Shinnie throws a hook but Randy blocks it.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Randy. Shinnie shrugs it off though.
Shinnie throws a lazy right hand but Randy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Randy scores with a jab.
Shinnie pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Shinnie misses the shot to the body.
Randy avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Randy keeps Shinnie at a distance using the push kick.
Randy misses the shot to the body.
Randy avoids a kick to the body.
It looked like Randy was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Shinnie.
Randy is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Randy tried to score with a low kick but Shinnie checks it.
Randy scores with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy scores with a one two! Shinnie had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Randy changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Shinnie throws a lazy uppercut
and Randy counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Shinnie lands a jab to Randy's midsection.
Randy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shinnie works Randy's body with a nice hook.
Shinnie wants to land a leg kick but Randy is out of range.
Randy slips a straight right by Shinnie.
Shinnie takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Randy throws a body punch but Shinnie moves out of range.
Shinnie tries a quick counter leg kick but Randy is wise to it.
Shinnie throws the left hand but Randy avoids the punch easily.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Randy clinches with his opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shinnie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Randy throws a front kick aimed at Shinnie's knee but Shinnie avoids it well.
Randy really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Randy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Shinnie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie throws a big shot that misses.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Randy.
Randy slips under a jab.
Shinnie on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Randy misses with a wild combination.
Randy cracks Shinnie with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
A jab from Randy does it's job there.
Shinnie misses with a low kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Randy.
Shinnie on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randy lands a jab to the head.
Randy connects with the punch.
Shinnie throws a series of punches but Randy moves out of range.
Shinnie staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie avoids the body shot from Randy.
Randy misses with a straight right.
Randy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shinnie lands with an uppercut that bounces Randy off the cage and back into range.
Randy is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Randy moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
A jab from Randy misses.
Randy closes the distance and pushes Shinnie back into the cage.
Shinnie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Shinnie pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Randy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
Randy walks forward, straight into a front kick from Shinnie.
Randy is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Randy misses with a low kick.
Shinnie scores with a nice strike.
Shinnie thuds a left hand into Randy's body.
Shinnie is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Shinnie uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Randy.
Randy throws a body shot but no joy.
Shinnie looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Randy jabs Shinnie to the body, keeping him at a distance.
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!
Randy buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shinnie with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Randy is breathing heavily.
A leg kick checked by Shinnie.
Shinnie is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Randy.
Randy misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Shinnie was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shinnie throws a hook but Randy avoids it easily.
Randy throws a leg kick but Shinnie sees it coming and moves out of range.
Randy blocks a jab.
It looked like Randy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Randy misses with an attempted mid kick.
Randy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sloppy strikes from Randy. Those never looked like landing.
Both fighters circling a little - Randy finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Macho Randy dominated that round.
That's time! Randy's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shinnie connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A clash of legs there as Randy blocks the low kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randy.
Randy moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Randy with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Shinnie to score with a decent uppercut.
Randy cracks Shinnie with an open hand slap.
Randy has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Shinnie throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
Randy lands a leg kick that knocks Shinnie off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Shinnie. Randy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Randy throws the left hand but Shinnie avoids the punch easily.
Randy misses with a low kick.
Randy cracks a nice hook into Shinnie's ribs.
Randy throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Macho Randy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shinnie avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shinnie throws out a counter right but Randy avoids it with no problem.
Sloppy strikes from Shinnie. Those never looked like landing.
A little feinted left hand from Randy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shinnie throws a jab but it's blocked by Randy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Shinnie misses its intended target.
A counter left hand to the body from Randy misses its target.
Randy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shinnie.
Randy throws a right hand that misses
and Shinnie counters with a stiff right hand.
Randy wants to land a leg kick but Shinnie is out of range.
Randy uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Shinnie.
Shinnie walks into a left hand.
Shinnie pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinnie blocks the body kick.
Shinnie throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Shinnie throws a right and a left that Randy avoids nicely.
Randy on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shinnie connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Shinnie throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Randy lands a jab to the nose.
Shinnie throws a chopping leg kick but Randy manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Randy is looking to counter with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Shinnie.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Shinnie checks a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Randy.
Shinnie throws a head kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Randy misses its target.
Randy avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
Shinnie misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Randy moves out of range as Shinnie strikes.
Randy throws the kick towards the body but Shinnie avoids it.
Randy avoids the body shot from Shinnie.
Shinnie takes a swing at Randy's ribcage but misses.
Randy plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Randy walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Randy chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shinnie throws an overhand right that lands on Randy's shoulder, as Randy tries to avoid the shot.
Randy throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shinnie.
Shinnie on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shinnie swats away the attempt to clinch by Randy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shinnie misses with a looping right.
Randy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Shinnie throws out a loose jab but Randy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Shinnie.
Randy scores with a shot to the body.
Randy lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Shinnie misses with a left hand
and Randy counters with a stiff right hand.
Shinnie swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shinnie swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Randy moves in looking to clinch but Shinnie pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy throws a hook but Shinnie blocks it.
Shinnie on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Randy. Randy obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Shinnie.
Randy has managed to clinch.
Randy creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Shinnie's defenses.
It looks like Kevin Shinnie has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Shinnie has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Randy keeps control of Shinnie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shinnie prevents a body shot from Randy.
Shinnie wants to break the clinch but can't.
Randy tries to throw a body punch but Shinnie avoids it by throwing Randy back against the cage.
Shinnie is trying to force a seperation but Randy has the dominant position.
Randy goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Randy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Shinnie's efforts to push away.
Shinnie avoids a wild elbow strike from Randy.
Randy swings wildly with an uppercut but Shinnie uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shinnie manages to break the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Macho Randy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Kevin Shinnie's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Shinnie scores with the left hand. Randy knows he should have avoided that one.
Randy scores with a hook.
Randy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Randy tries to clinch but Shinnie moves away
and Shinnie counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Randy misses the jab.
Shinnie fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shinnie uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Randy.
Shinnie goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Shinnie misses with a straight left.
Nice straight punches there by Shinnie. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Shinnie.
Shinnie throws an off balance right hand
and Shinnie takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randy bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shinnie shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shinnie throws a head kick but Randy moves out of range.
Randy wants to clinch.
And Shinnie responds with a good body kick, but Randy manages to step out the way in time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shinnie keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Randy tries to move into range but Shinnie moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Shinnie listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shinnie looks to throw the jab but Randy is out of range.
Shinnie throws a right and a left that Randy avoids nicely.
Randy takes a swing at Shinnie's ribcage but misses.
Randy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Shinnie throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Randy stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Randy moves out of range of the strikes.
Randy throws a looping overhand right but Shinnie ducks down to avoid it.
Shinnie swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Randy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Randy tries to land a front kick but Shinnie steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
A little jabbing left from Shinnie on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Randy connects with a high kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circling - Randy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Shinnie momentarily.
Shinnie throws out a leg kick but Randy moves out of range and Shinnie only half commits.
A jab from Randy misses.
Shinnie moves away from the strike by Randy.
Shinnie fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Randy has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Randy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Shinnie paws at him with a jab and circles away.
No joy there for Shinnie, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Randy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
Good standup being displayed there by Randy as he connects with a hook.
Nice defenses there by Randy.
Randy checks a low kick from Shinnie.
Shinnie throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shinnie throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Randy throws a big counter combination but Shinnie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fighters circle momentarily. Randy darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Shinnie does it's job there.
Nice cross by Shinnie.
Nice shot lands for Randy.
Shinnie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Randy wants to clinch.
Shinnie swings for the body but Randy moves out of range.
Shinnie uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Randy.
Shinnie throws a counter combo.
Shinnie scores with a three punch combo!
Randy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Shinnie.
Randy is looking to clinch.
Randy ducks under a wild hook from Shinnie.
A shot to the body from Randy misses
and Randy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Randy is rocked!
Shinnie connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Randy tumbling to the canvas! Shinnie pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Randy was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Kevin Shinnie!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rasmus Reedtz (ranked 2020 p4p, 1038 weight class) and Samuel Turbitt (ranked 253 p4p, 134 weight class). Turbitt has chosen Tell Me Ma as his entrance music. Samuel Turbitt will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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11 - 8 - 0 |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rasmus Reedtz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Samuel Turbitt!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reedtz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Turbitt tries to keep at a distance but Reedtz has taken the fight into the clinch.
Turbitt blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Turbitt is trying to pull guard but Reedtz turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Reedtz lands a hook to the side of the head.
Turbitt tries to pull guard but Reedtz won't allow it.
Reedtz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Turbitt is trying to keep an underhook but Reedtz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Still in half guard, Reedtz seems content to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Turbitt tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Reedtz has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Turbitt takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Turbitt is squirming around, avoiding Reedtz's attempts to control the action.
Turbitt tries to lock up and control but Reedtz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reedtz unloading with bombs!
Reedtz raining down shots from the mount!
Reedtz looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Reedtz lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Turbitt hang on?
Reedtz punishing his opponent with strikes.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reedtz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Reedtz fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reedtz is landing with some decent strikes but Turbitt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
 Turbitt is rocked!
Reedtz with a couple of short strikes.
Turbitt is still in real trouble! Can Reedtz finish him?
Reedtz dominating with strikes here.
Turbitt wants to hold on but Reedtz pushes him away.
Turbitt seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Reedtz cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turbitt is working to get back to half guard.
Turbitt tries to hold on but Reedtz pushes him away.
Reedtz postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Turbitt looks a forlorn figure.
Reedtz landing punches.
Reedtz lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Reedtz cracks Turbitt with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Turbitt tries to lock up and control but Reedtz gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Reedtz dominating with strikes here.
Reedtz dominating with strikes here.
A big strike lands for Reedtz! That's really hurt Turbitt and he's turned his back - Reedtz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Reedtz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rasmus Reedtz!
A victorious Rasmus Reedtz thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeta Knox (ranked 995 p4p, 747 weight class) and Mawi Da Oxlade (ranked 42 p4p, 27 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Knox might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Five Finger Death Punch | Bad Company . Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zeta Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mawi Da Oxlade!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox misses the shot to the body.
Knox lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
It looks like Mawi Da Oxlade has been cut.
A bone on bone clash there as Knox blocks the leg kick.
Da Oxlade ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knox backing away here, and Da Oxlade unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
A combination from Knox does no damage.
A slow jab from Knox misses its intended target.
Da Oxlade throws out a counter right but Knox avoids it with no problem.
Da Oxlade with the inside leg kick.
Da Oxlade lands a big right hand that sends Knox crashing to the mat! Da Oxlade stays standing though and waves Knox back to his feet!
It looks like Zeta Knox has been cut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Da Oxlade 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.
Da Oxlade takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Knox misses with a hook. Da Oxlade ducked under it nicely.
Knox misses with a straight right.
Knox throws a jab but it's blocked by Da Oxlade.
We've been informed that Da Oxlade 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Knox.
Knox ducks under a wild hook from Da Oxlade.
Da Oxlade misses with a leg kick
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Da Oxlade takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Knox falls off balance throwing a combination
and Knox takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Knox throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Da Oxlade counters with a straight right hand.
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Da Oxlade! Knox is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mawi Da Oxlade!
After the fight, Mawi Da Oxlade 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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