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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Shola Ameobi (ranked 24674 p4p, 24656 weight class) and Magus Sylar (ranked 540 p4p, 584 weight class). Sylar has chosen Ties that bind by Alter Bridge as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Shola Ameobi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magus Sylar!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ameobi is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Sylar.
Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ameobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Sylar throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Ameobi throws a series of punches but Sylar avoids them all with ease.
Ameobi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Ameobi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Ameobi rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sylar moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ameobi ducks under a wild hook from Sylar.
Sylar misses with a series of wild punches.
Magus Sylar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sylar doesn't manage to clinch there - Ameobi circles away.
Sylar instigates a clinch.
Ameobi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ameobi avoids the body shot from Sylar.
Ameobi is looking for a counter combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sylar throws a right and a left that Ameobi avoids nicely.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sylar.
A combination from Ameobi does no damage.
Sylar is looking for the big counter here.
Ameobi swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Left hook, right uppercut from Sylar.
Sylar tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ameobi swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Ameobi.
Ameobi misses with a jab, cross combination.
Despite the aggression on Sylar's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sylar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A punch combination from Sylar misses.
Sylar darts in looking for a takedown but Ameobi gets double underhooks and turns Sylar into the cage.
Ameobi appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Ameobi closes the distance and clinches.
Ameobi breaks the clinch.
A left and a right from Ameobi both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Magus Sylar has been cut.
Ameobi tries to move into range but Sylar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ameobi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sylar stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sylar slips a jab and a cross from Ameobi.
Nice uppercut there from Ameobi.
Ameobi throws a body punch but Sylar moves out of range.
Ameobi lands a jab to Sylar's midsection.
Ameobi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Ameobi clinches with his opponent.
Ameobi has Sylar pressed against the cage, preventing Sylar from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Sylar's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sylar doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Sylar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shola Ameobi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magus Sylar.
Sylar uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ameobi.
Sylar lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Sylar takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Ameobi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ameobi tries to counter by clinching up but Sylar breaks away and moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sylar lands a jab-cross combination.
Sylar looks winded!
Ameobi connects with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sylar looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Ameobi is looking to wear down Sylar with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Sylar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ameobi avoids it really well and circles away.
Sylar shoots and misses
and Ameobi counters with a stiff right hand.
Sylar drops his hands for a split second and Ameobi immediately capitalizes on the opportunity by smashing a powerful hook into Sylar face, sending his mouthguard sailing through the air, much to the delight of the crowd. Ameobi follows up with a right hand that knocks Sylar into next week. He's out cold and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Shola Ameobi!
During a confident post fight interview, Shola Ameobi 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Harrington (ranked 24499 p4p, 6408 weight class) and Ivor Lucero (ranked 620 p4p, 577 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tony Harrington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ivor Lucero!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Reed Andrews and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Harrington throws out a powerful jab.
Harrington misses with a jab, cross combination.
Lucero is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Harrington with a body shot.
Harrington tries to clinch but Lucero is having none of it.
Lucero tries to keep at a distance but Harrington has taken the fight into the clinch.
Harrington throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Lucero looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Harrington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrington looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Harrington is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lucero is looking for a takedown.
Harrington creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucero is looking to take this one to the mat.
Tony Harrington has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ivor Lucero.
Lucero drops down looking for an ankle pick but Harrington pulls his leg out and moves away.
Harrington tries to score with a low kick but Lucero moves his leg out of the way.
Harrington throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucero decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Harrington's guard.
Lucero loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucero throws a big elbow that misses.
Lucero throwing strikes but missing.
Harrington looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lucero postures up in Harrington's guard and throws a big left but Harrington blocks it.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Harrington controls Lucero momentarily but Lucero frees himself.
Harrington on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Harrington tries to get out of the position.
Harrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Harrington has control of Lucero's left arm, preventing Lucero from doing any damage.
Lucero drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lucero jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Lucero drops back looking for a leg! Harrington is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Harrington manages to kick Lucero off! Lucero jumps back into Harrington's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Harrington tries to land a sweep but no joy.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Harrington holds on and takes a little breather.
Lucero trying to control the position from guard on top but Harrington is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lucero with a flurry of punches that miss.
Harrington seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Harrington has momentary wrist control but Lucero slips an elbow through the middle.
Lucero stays in close to Harrington's body and controls the position.
Lucero pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Harrington is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucero won't allow Harrington to sweep him here.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
Lucero tries to free his leg and advance position but Harrington is retaining full guard.
Lucero wants to control from the top but Harrington keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Harrington looks to throw the jab but Lucero is out of range.
And Lucero tries to counter it with a takedown but Harrington pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Harrington looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Harrington looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
We've been hearing that Harrington has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Harrington throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lucero punching from the bottom.
Lucero is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Harrington is tapping! Great win for Lucero!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ivor Lucero!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Akinaga (ranked 24687 p4p, 6800 weight class) and Marax El (ranked 562 p4p, 504 weight class). Akinaga comes to the cage accompanied by The HU - Wolf Totem. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiso Akinaga!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marax El!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Akinaga has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Akinaga there as he acknowledges the shot.
Akinaga shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Akinaga shoots for a double leg takedown but El sprawls well. He's pushed Akinaga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Akinaga fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but El avoids it really well and circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiso Akinaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice combination there by El.
 It looks like Kiso Akinaga has been cut.
Some wild striking there from El.
El looks to score with a jab to the body but Akinaga is just out of range.
Akinaga feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akinaga rushes El and presses him up against the cage.
Akinaga tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
El dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Akinaga drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El lands a body punch in the clinch.
El lands a shoulder strike.
A left hand lands to the body for Akinaga.
El misses with a punch on the inside.
Akinaga is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but El is defending well.
Akinaga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
El has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Akinaga seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if El can turn it around.
Akinaga jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as El walks away with a smile on his face. Akinaga gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A punch lands to the side of Akinaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akinaga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. El sprawls well initially but Akinaga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Akinaga is breathing heavily.
Akinaga wants to stand but El has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El keeping hold of Akinaga's head, controlling as best he can.
El wants to control but Akinaga is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Akinaga not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Akinaga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
El holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Akinaga is looking to stall here but El recovers full guard.
Akinaga won't allow El to get back to his feet.
Akinaga postures up in El's guard and throws a big left but El blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El wants to stand but Akinaga is controlling the position.
El controls Akinaga momentarily but Akinaga frees himself.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
El works Akinaga's body with a nice hook.
Akinaga wants to clinch.
El doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Akinaga tries to clinch up.
El lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
El works over Akinaga's head and body with a nice combination.
We've been told by Akinaga's head coaches at Dark Horse MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Akinaga takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Akinaga shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. El defends it nicely.
A nice side step and El releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
El jabs at Akinaga's body.
El throws a right and a left that both miss.
El connects with a body shot that sends Akinaga's belly button to the back.
Akinaga throws a body shot but no joy.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
El moves into range and connects with a jab.
El throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
El lands a right hook to the body.
Akinaga slips a jab and a cross from El.
As El tries to get set, Akinaga tries to push him back and clinch up but El manages to avoid the attempt.
El throws a series of punches but Akinaga moves out of range.
Akinaga shoots for a double leg takedown but El sprawls well. He's pushed Akinaga's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marax El dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kiso Akinaga's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A punch lands to the side of Akinaga 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Akinaga takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A jab from El finds it's way through Akinaga's defenses.
El has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
El throws a right and a left that Akinaga avoids nicely.
El connects with a body shot.
El defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Akinaga.
Kiso Akinaga is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Akinaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
El cracks Akinaga with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
El swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Akinaga.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Akinaga takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Akinaga misses with a body shot.
El fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
El 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.
Danga de danga de dang - El scores with a four punch combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
El misses with a double jab.
El lands a two punch combo.
El fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Akinaga looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
El scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
El misses with the combination.
El uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Akinaga has time to react.
Akinaga shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts El as he jumps to the side.
Akinaga takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
El lands a jab to Akinaga's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akinaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinaga tries to bum rush El with a series of wild strikes but El uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Marax El seems to be getting the better of the standup.
El misses with the combination.
Akinaga seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
El looks to land a combination but Akinaga avoids it well.
El throws a right hand that Akinaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Akinaga also avoids with ease.
Akinaga is looking for a counter combo.
Akinaga tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. El manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
El changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
El scores with a jab to the head.
El throws a right and a left that both miss.
El tries to bum rush Akinaga with a series of wild strikes but Akinaga uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Akinaga shoots and misses
and El counters with a two punch combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kiso Akinaga. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El scores with a hook.
Akinaga has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from El finds it's way round the side to connect with Akinaga's head.
El connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Akinaga on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
El throws a right and a left that Akinaga avoids nicely.
El scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Akinaga is looking to clinch.
El throws a right hand that Akinaga ducks under and follows up with a left that Akinaga also avoids with ease.
Kiso Akinaga seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
El swats away the attempt to clinch by Akinaga.
El throws a series of punches but Akinaga moves out of range.
Akinaga shoots in but El avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A combination from El does no damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Akinaga stuffs the takedown.
Akinaga showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from El.
Akinaga darts in looking for a takedown but El gets double underhooks and turns Akinaga into the cage.
El wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Akinaga shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as El sprawls well. El wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Akinaga gets slowly back to his feet.
Akinaga has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Marax El showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kiso Akinaga's cut.
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!
Akinaga looks for a takedown but El sprawls well.
El scores with a shot to the body.
El looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akinaga half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Akinaga darts in and clinches El up against the cage.
Akinaga is looking for a takedown up against the cage. El gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Akinaga misses with some punches.
El lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
El cracks Akinaga with a nice body shot.
Akinaga is trying to maintain a safe position but El gets an underhook and turns Akinaga into the cage.
Akinaga breaks from the clinch.
Nice body punch from El.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
El moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Oooh a lovely combination from El sends Akinaga down but not out. El dives into side control looking to finish.
Akinaga is being controlled here.
Akinaga avoids any damage from the ground and pound of El.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akinaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Akinaga is trying to escape the position but El is controlling the position.
El's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Akinaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Akinaga is letting El control him for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
El lands a decent elbow from side control.
El remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Akinaga is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Akinaga's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Akinaga is trying to get back to half guard.
Akinaga trying to remain calm as El controls from the top position.
More stalling from El.
Akinaga manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Marax El is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
El content to control rather than advance.
Akinaga manages to get to full guard.
El is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Akinaga takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's four 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.
Akinaga defends well against a solid takedown attempt from El.
Akinaga tries to counter by clinching up but El breaks away and moves out of range.
Akinaga fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. El sprawls well initially but Akinaga persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
El won't allow Akinaga to pass to mount.
Akinaga not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
El is trying to get back to full guard.
El is refusing to be controlled, as Akinaga sits in half guard.
Akinaga working El over with strikes.
Kiso Akinaga has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
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. Akinaga connects with a nice short shot to El's temple.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marax El comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got El 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 Jonathan Paton scores the fight 26:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 26:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marax El!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Dynamite (ranked 6381 p4p, 6415 weight class) and Dani Woodward (ranked 488 p4p, 490 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Dynamite might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Bee Gees- Stayin Alive . Dani Woodward has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Billy Dynamite 's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Billy Dynamite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dani Woodward!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Columbo Gatti and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodward dodges the punch combination from Dynamite .
Dynamite looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Dynamite tries a head kick but it misses.
Dynamite moves out of range as Woodward throws a body kick.
Woodward looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Woodward has a takedown stuffed.
Woodward fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite avoids it really well and circles away.
Billy Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Woodward with a series of wild strikes but Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dynamite misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodward tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Woodward fails with a takedown attempt.
Dynamite definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dynamite defends well and Woodward ends up having to push Dynamite into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dynamite misses with a series of wild punches.
Woodward has managed to clinch.
Woodward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dynamite 's efforts to push away.
Dynamite prevents Woodward from breaking the clinch.
Woodward throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dynamite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Dynamite throws a right and a left that Woodward avoids nicely.
Some wild striking there from Dynamite .
Dynamite walks into a straight right hand from Woodward.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodward goes for a double leg but Dynamite avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Dynamite continues to drive forward.
Woodward closes the distance and pushes Dynamite back into the cage.
Woodward lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Woodward wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage.
Dynamite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodward has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Woodward is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dynamite is defending well.
Dynamite avoiding damage as Woodward throws knees to the body.
Woodward has Dynamite pushed against the cage.
Woodward is trying to break the clinch but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward keeps control of Dynamite as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Dynamite is looking to break free of the clinch but Woodward has double underhooks.
Woodward wants to get back to striking at distance but Dynamite won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodward with a knee to the head.
Woodward drags the fight down to the ground.
Dynamite preventing the sweep.
Woodward looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dynamite with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Woodward working a defensive guard here.
Dynamite scoring with punches to the head and body.
Woodward is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dynamite won't allow Woodward to sweep him here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite lands a couple of elbows.
We've been informed that Woodward has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dynamite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Woodward avoids them all with ease.
Woodward moves out of range as Dynamite throws a body kick.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Woodward with a series of wild strikes but Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dynamite sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Woodward somewhat.
Woodward dives in for a single leg takedown but Dynamite sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Woodward looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Dynamite is fending him off so far but Woodward persists. Nope, Dynamite circles away and we're back to standing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodward shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dynamite blocks the body kick.
Dynamite throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Dynamite dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dynamite tries to keep at a distance but Woodward has taken the fight into the clinch.
Woodward keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dynamite 's efforts to push away.
Woodward has Dynamite pressed against the cage, preventing Dynamite from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Woodward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Woodward tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dynamite tries to break free but Woodward pushes him back against the cage.
Woodward drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Dynamite gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Woodward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dynamite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billy Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Dynamite .
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dynamite falls off balance throwing a combination
and Woodward counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodward misses with a low kick.
Dynamite seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Woodward shoots in for a double leg but Dynamite sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Woodward tries to bum rush Dynamite with a series of wild strikes but Dynamite uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward rushes Dynamite and presses him up against the cage.
Woodward prevents Dynamite from breaking the clinch.
Dynamite looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Dynamite prevents a takedown attempt there.
Woodward is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Dynamite to keep the fight standing.
Woodward gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Dynamite regains guard.
Dynamite manages to escape and get back to his feet.
A punch combination from Dynamite misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Woodward throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Woodward darts in and clinches Dynamite up against the cage.
Woodward tries for a takedown. No joy.
Dynamite is trying to push Woodward away but Woodward has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Woodward taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Dynamite wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Dynamite tries to break the clinch but Woodward is controlling the position.
Woodward is trying to pull guard but Dynamite has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Dynamite is looking to stand up but Woodward won't let him.
Dynamite throwing strikes but missing.
Woodward is looking to stand up but Dynamite isn't so interested in that idea.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite is looking to work some ground and pound but Woodward has wrist control.
Woodward has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dynamite can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dynamite wants to stand but Woodward is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dynamite throwing strikes but missing.
Dynamite has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Woodward is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Woodward tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dynamite throws a big right hand that misses.
Woodward is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Woodward fails with the takedown.
Dynamite rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Woodward moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Woodward misses with a takedown attempt - Dynamite sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Woodward pushes Dynamite up against the cage in a clinch.
Woodward breaks the clinch.
Woodward goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Dani Woodward will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Dynamite looks to land a combination but Woodward avoids it well.
Nice takedown defense from Dynamite . No joy for Woodward on that attempt.
Woodward gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Woodward has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Dynamite avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Woodward changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Dynamite fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Billy Dynamite has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dani Woodward.
Woodward has a takedown stuffed.
Dynamite has a takedown stuffed.
Woodward is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Woodward lands with a nice combination. Dynamite backs away looking to recover.
Woodward looks for a takedown but Dynamite sprawls well.
It looked like Dynamite was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodward tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dynamite manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dynamite tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Woodward defends well and Dynamite ends up having to push Woodward into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Woodward clinches up against the cage.
Dynamite wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Woodward has him pressed against the cage.
Woodward wants a takedown.
Dynamite breaks from the clinch.
Woodward changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dynamite tries to avoid it but Woodward manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dynamite to the ground. Dynamite escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dynamite throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Woodward takes the fight into the clinch.
Woodward pulls guard.
Dynamite wants to stand but Woodward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Dynamite throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Dynamite wants to stand but Woodward has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Woodward trying to strike off his back.
Woodward looking for a sweep. Not yet Woodward, not yet.
Dynamite postures up.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dynamite postures up and lands a big shot to Woodward's brow.
Dynamite wanted to stand there but Woodward had control of the position.
Woodward is trying to control the position but Dynamite postures up.
Dynamite decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Woodward clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Woodward tries to pull guard but Dynamite won't allow it.
Woodward tries to land knees in the clinch but Dynamite avoids the damage to the body.
Woodward softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Woodward wants to take the fight to the mat but Dynamite manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Woodward lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dynamite backwards.
Woodward fails to pull guard.
Dynamite pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Woodward shoots in for a takedown but Dynamite shows good takedown defense.
Woodward tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dynamite swivels and escapes.
Billy Dynamite is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dynamite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodward is looking for the big counter here.
Woodward throws a head kick but Dynamite moves out of range.
It looked like Dynamite was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dynamite throws a series of punches but Woodward moves out of range.
A low kick lands for Woodward.
Dynamite tries to bum rush Woodward with a series of wild strikes but Woodward uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Woodward shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Dynamite defends it nicely.
Dynamite swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Dynamite enables Woodward to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Dynamite manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
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!
Woodward trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Woodward trying to control the position from guard on top but Dynamite is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Woodward is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Dani Woodward.
I think Woodward has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Dani Woodward!
Billy Dynamite was interviewed post fight and said '... Man I got you don't worry about me!!'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ben Bigelow (ranked 4268 p4p, 4283 weight class) and Geno Turekken (ranked 408 p4p, 411 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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250
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ben Bigelow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geno Turekken!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Turekken slips a jab from Bigelow.
Bigelow lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Turekken scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bigelow has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Turekken clinches with his opponent.
Turekken looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Turekken can't find room to land a body shot as Bigelow controls the action.
Bigelow escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turekken connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Bigelow momentarily.
It looks like Ben Bigelow has been cut.
Bigelow misses with a double jab.
Turekken has closed the distance and engaged Bigelow in a clinch.
Bigelow is trying to break the clinch but Turekken is controlling him.
Turekken tries for a takedown. No joy.
Turekken gets through Bigelow's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Bigelow is breathing heavily.
Turekken manages to break the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Turekken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bigelow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turekken waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bigelow.
Bigelow moves to clinch but Turekken breaks away
enabling Turekken to counter with a crisp jab.
Bigelow fails with an attempt to clinch.
Turekken swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bigelow gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The fighters circling - Turekken throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bigelow swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Turekken lands a nice shot to the body.
Bigelow misses with a series of wild punches.
Turekken moves into the clinch successfully.
Bigelow letting Turekken take a breather here.
Turekken pushes Bigelow back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turekken lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Turekken pushes Bigelow back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Turekken makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Turekken stalling in the clinch.
Turekken breaks from the clinch.
Turekken sizes up Bigelow with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Decent striking displayed by Turekken there.
Ben Bigelow's cut is getting worse.
Bigelow throws a right and a left that both miss.
Turekken changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Bigelow gets tackled into the cage by Turekken. Turekken maintains the clinch.
Turekken breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ben Bigelow seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turekken forces Bigelow back against the cage and clinches.
Turekken breaks the clinch.
Turekken jabs at Bigelow's body.
Turekken ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Turekken gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Turekken lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bigelow backwards.
Turekken pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Turekken finds it's way through Bigelow's defenses.
Bigelow takes one to the chin there.
Turekken has managed to clinch.
A body shot lands from Turekken.
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!
Turekken is working Bigelow over against the cage.
Turekken lands a body shot in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turekken drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A right hook to the body lands for Turekken.
Bigelow is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ben Bigelow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Geno Turekken.
Come on Turekken - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Turekken is trying to drag Bigelow to the mat but Bigelow just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Turekken stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Geno Turekken dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ben Bigelow's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Bigelow throws a combination that misses
and Bigelow takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Geno Turekken seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Turekken looks to land a right hand but Bigelow moved out of range.
Bigelow throws a left and a right that both miss
and Turekken counters with a straight right hand.
Turekken scores with a hook to the body. Bigelow takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bigelow moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Bigelow needs to keep his hands up - Turekken had a free shot at his head there.
 Bigelow is rocked!
Turekken lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Bigelow up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Turekken from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Bigelow's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Geno Turekken!
Geno Turekken decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamalu Nokkau (ranked 3458 p4p, 3930 weight class) and Big Fist (ranked 348 p4p, 390 weight class). Nokkau's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, War Chant. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamalu Nokkau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Nokkau does a little dance to reset his feet.
Nokkau swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nokkau takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nokkau is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters circling - Nokkau throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Despite the aggression on Fist's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Nokkau misses with a hook.
Fist missing with a left hand there. Nokkau was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nokkau lands a left and a right that send Fist crashing to the mat, dazed. Nokkau thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Big Fist has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nokkau lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Fist circles away quickly and effectively.
Nokkau takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Nokkau doesn't seem bothered though.
Fist throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Nokkau stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fist scores with a jab to the jaw.
Nokkau throws the left hand but Fist avoids the punch easily.
Fist slips a jab and a cross from Nokkau.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nokkau misses with a two punch combination.
Fist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nokkau misses with a wild combination.
Nokkau throws a series of punches but Fist moves out of range.
Nokkau looks to land a combination but Fist avoids it well.
Fist looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
No joy there for Fist, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Nokkau throws a head kick that misses.
It seemed like Fist was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Nokkau throws a lazy body kick
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nokkau throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nokkau swings for the body but Fist moves out of range.
Nokkau misses with a right hand
letting Fist counter with a right hand.
Fist staying out of range there.
Nokkau scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Fist connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nokkau throws an off balance right hand
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nokkau is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist connects with a stiff jab that staggers Nokkau - oh and he follows up with a huge uppercut that knocks him out cold! Man, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Big Fist!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Mack (ranked 2460 p4p, 4266 weight class) and Oakley Fisher (ranked 255 p4p, 406 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Mack might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to House of Pain - The Have Nots. Fisher has chosen Bolt Thrower - Spearhead as his entrance music. Oakley Fisher has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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271
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Frank Mack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oakley Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Joseph Jones and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Mack avoiding damage as Fisher throws knees to the body.
Mack misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mack throws a knee to the head but misses.
Mack prevents the takedown attempt.
Fisher has Mack pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Fisher pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Mack tumbling to the mat - Fisher dives into Mack's guard.
Fisher throwing strikes from guard but Mack blocks nicely.
Mack is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fisher defends well.
Mack throws his legs up looking for a submission but Fisher uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mack stops Fisher from passing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisher tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mack has escaped the position, nice work there.
Fisher wants to take a breather but Mack manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Fisher.
Fisher must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mack is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Fisher is aware though and is defending well.
Mack wants to sweep here but Fisher controlling him for the moment.
Mack definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fisher content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Fisher postures up.
Mack keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mack looking to control.
Mack wants to sweep but no luck.
Mack keeping full guard, as Fisher tries to pass.
Mack looking to hit a scissor sweep but Fisher is one step ahead there.
Mack looking for a triangle here. Fisher is fighting it but it looks tight! Mack pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Fisher is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Mack!
Frank Mack tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Oakley Fisher spoke after the fight, saying 'I would like to thank my opponent for this good fight'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Valdis Zatlers (ranked 3483 p4p, 1858 weight class) and Donald Eriksson (ranked 351 p4p, 204 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Valdis Zatlers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Donald Eriksson!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eriksson getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
It looks like Valdis Zatlers has been cut.
The fighters circling - Eriksson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Zatlers is looking to counter punch.
Eriksson scores with a jab. Zatlers acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Eriksson connects with a nice looking jab.
Zatlers tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Eriksson swivels and escapes.
Zatlers shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Eriksson throws a hook to the side of Zatlers's head but Zatlers sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Eriksson throws a lazy right hand but Zatlers sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zatlers wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Zatlers takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Eriksson lands a big right hand that sends Zatlers crashing to the mat! Eriksson stays standing though and waves Zatlers back to his feet!
Zatlers is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zatlers gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Eriksson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Donald Eriksson!
Donald Eriksson seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Farva (ranked 2080 p4p, 2012 weight class) and Wallid Moura (ranked 221 p4p, 215 weight class). The key to victory for Rodney Farva has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rodney Farva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wallid Moura!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Eddie Farnsworth and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moura throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Farva was covering up waiting for the punch and Moura finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Farva keeping moving, preventing Moura from controlling successfully.
Moura works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Moura stops Farva from getting back to his feet.
Moura has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Vendetta Proving Ground. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Farva defends the submission attempt.
Farva is trying to stand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farva 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.
Moura trying to pass the guard but Farva defending well.
Moura is working for a kimura but Farva is defending it quite comfortably.
Moura is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Farva's coaches at Dark Horse MMA have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farva is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Moura is working for a submission of some sort.
Moura stops Farva from getting back to his feet.
Moura is working for a kimura but Farva is defending it quite comfortably.
Moura is working for a submission of some sort.
Moura wants to free his trapped foot but Farva is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Farva is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Moura is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Farva has managed to free his arm - good work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Farva is trying to stand back up but Moura is controlling him
Moura wants to work for an arm triangle but Farva is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Moura is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Farva defends it well.
Moura prevents Farva from standing back up.
Farva knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Moura on the ground.
Moura seems to be working for a kimura but Farva defends the submission attempt.
Farva is defending against the submission attempts here by Moura.
Moura is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Farva sees it coming and defends easily.
Farva looks like he's trying to stand up.
Moura is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Farva is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Wallid Moura!
Wallid Moura very nearly forgot to thank Concrete Clothing (Laundry Re Stock Coming Soon) amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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