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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chad Brad (ranked 25155 p4p, 24372 weight class) and Magus Sylar (ranked 581 p4p, 601 weight class). Sylar has chosen Ties that bind by Alter Bridge as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 Montreal, Chad Brad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Magus Sylar!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Reed Andrews and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sylar gets caught napping as Brad dives in and scores a takedown. Sylar manages to retain guard.
Brad is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Sylar wants to stand up but Brad is controlling him.
Brad working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Brad landing with the ground and pound.
Brad postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Brad is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sylar not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sylar wants to stand and escape but Brad is having none of it.
Brad looking to pass the guard.
Brad is pushing down on Sylar's leg trying to pass to half guard. Sylar is fighting to maintain full guard but Brad has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sylar wants to get back to his feet.
Brad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sylar is looking to escape.
Brad 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.
Brad drops an elbow to the side of Sylar's head.
Brad tries to stand and escape but Sylar is controlling the position.
Sylar should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Brad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sylar is trying to stand back up but Brad is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Brad takes one to the side of the head.
A left and a right from Sylar both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Chad Brad has been cut.
Sylar closes the distance and pushes Brad back into the cage.
Sylar pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sylar rushes Brad and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Sylar manages to break the clinch.
Sylar has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Sylar lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Brad goes down and covers up as Sylar starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Magus Sylar!
A very excited looking Magus Sylar made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diego Alvarez (ranked 24359 p4p, 25077 weight class) and Jim Bum (ranked 674 p4p, 711 weight class). Jim Bum 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 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 Rio de Janeiro, Diego Alvarez!
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, Jim Bum!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Joseph Jones and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bum back to the cage. Alvarez follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Alvarez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Bum shoots in for a takedown but Alvarez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Alvarez appears to be looking for a big counter.
Alvarez tries to keep at a distance but Bum has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bum is trying to trip Alvarez. He has hold of a leg but Alvarez is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Bum persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Bum from controlling successfully.
Bum stops Alvarez from standing up.
Bum wants to control from the top but Alvarez keeps moving.
Bum is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Alvarez could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to stand and escape but Bum is having none of it.
Alvarez is adopting a defensive guard.
Alvarez is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Bum has his hands clasped together but Alvarez extends and breaks Bum's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Alvarez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Diego Alvarez!
Diego Alvarez 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Last Dude I Swear (ranked 4855 p4p, 6308 weight class) and Bobby Midas (ranked 207 p4p, 234 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Last Dude I Swear!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby Midas!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Steve Montenegro and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Midas fails with a takedown attempt.
Last Dude I Swear seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Midas tries to clinch but I Swear moves out of range.
Midas clinches up against the cage.
I Swear tries to land a knee to the head but Midas blocks with his arms.
Midas is pushing I Swear up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
I Swear blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Swear really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Midas gets underhooks to prevent I Swear's takedown attempt.
I Swear is trying to pull guard but Midas has him pressed against the cage.
I Swear is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Midas pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Last Dude I Swear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Swear pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Midas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
I Swear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midas controlling the action here for a moment.
Midas displaying some good clinch control by pressing I Swear up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Midas.
The referee calls for Midas to work.
Midas pressing his opponent against the cage.
Midas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
I Swear avoiding damage as Midas throws knees to the body.
I Swear tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
I Swear tries to land a knee to the head but Midas blocks with his arms.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
I Swear is trying to pull guard but Midas turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Midas will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning I Swear up against the cage.
I Swear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Midas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
I Swear misses with an attempted mid kick.
Midas closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Midas is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Midas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from I Swear.
I Swear drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Midas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Midas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
I Swear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Midas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Midas is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Midas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Midas stalling in the clinch.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Midas lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Last Dude I Swear has been cut.
Midas gets underhooks to prevent I Swear's takedown attempt.
I Swear is breathing heavily.
Midas stops a takedown attempt from I Swear.
Midas lands a right hand that snaps the head of I Swear backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Midas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Midas slows down the pace here.
Midas has I Swear pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Midas.
A head kick by I Swear misses
and Midas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Midas moves into the clinch.
Midas misses with a knee to the head.
I Swear wants a takedown.
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!
Midas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Midas is struggling to control the position.
Midas is struggling to control the position.
Midas has I Swear pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Midas's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midas landing knees to the body.
Midas stalls.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Midas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Last Dude I Swear's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Midas fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but I Swear avoids it really well and circles away.
Midas tries to close the distance and clinch but I Swear swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Midas wants to clinch up but I Swear keeps it at a distance.
I Swear misses with a wild body shot.
Midas steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from I Swear.
Midas fails with a takedown attempt.
I Swear will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Midas slips under a jab from I Swear.
Last Dude I Swear is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Midas shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with I Swear but I Swear pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Last Dude I Swear has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bobby Midas.
Midas tries to clinch but I Swear is having none of it.
I Swear was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
I Swear listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
I Swear misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Midas fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
I Swear looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Midas is looking to stand back up but I Swear counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Midas.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
I Swear content to control rather than advance.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. I Swear lands a nice short elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but I Swear scores with a couple of nice shots.
Midas is trying to defend against the ground and pound but I Swear scores with a couple of nice shots.
I Swear looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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. I Swear connects with a nice short shot to Midas's temple.
Midas on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Well, if I Swear is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
I Swear has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
I Swear prevents Midas from standing back up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
I Swear is looking for a kimura but Midas is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for I Swear to get the leverage.
I Swear lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Still in half guard, I Swear seems content to control.
I Swear decides to stand and escape the position.
I Swear with a hook.
Midas instigates a clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I Swear jumps into guard, dragging Midas to the mat.
Midas trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but I Swear manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
I Swear pushes down on Midas's leg and manages to get into half guard.
I Swear trying to control from half guard but Midas is working away.
I Swear lands strikes from half guard.
I Swear is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
I Swear scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Last Dude I Swear dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Last Dude I Swear's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Midas fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
I Swear moves into the clinch successfully.
I Swear can't get the takedown.
A short right from Midas.
I Swear has Midas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Midas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Midas displaying some good clinch control by pressing I Swear up against the cage.
I Swear wants to take the fight to the mat but Midas manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Last Dude I Swear. That's going to take a lot out of him.
I Swear is working for takedown but Midas is calmly controlling the position for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
I Swear tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
I Swear changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Midas fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Midas rushes I Swear and presses him up against the cage.
Midas 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.
I Swear tries for a takedown but Midas manages to get underhooks.
Midas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
I Swear drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
I Swear being controlled against the cage.
I Swear jumps guard but Midas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
I Swear goes for a takedown attempt but Midas pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Midas rushes I Swear and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Midas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt I Swear or not.
Midas is pressed up against the cage. I Swear has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Midas down to the mat. Midas avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Midas clinches with his opponent.
Midas crunches a lovely knee into I Swear's ribcage.
Midas is working I Swear over against the cage.
Midas leaning against his opponent.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Midas.
Midas gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
I Swear jumps guard but Midas turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Midas lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt I Swear or not.
Midas using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Midas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Midas stalling in the clinch.
Midas leaning his opponent against the cage.
I Swear tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Midas utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
I Swear goes for a takedown in the clinch but Midas prevents it.
A knee to the head by Midas.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Midas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Midas continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
I Swear is looking to take this one to the mat.
Midas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I Swear has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Midas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Midas effectively controlling the action here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Bobby Midas.
Midas closes the distance and clinches.
I Swear can't get the takedown.
Midas leaning his opponent against the cage.
Midas dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
I Swear has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Midas after a bit of a struggle.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Midas takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Midas controlling the action here for a moment.
Midas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Midas comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Midas 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Midas!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Noah (ranked 5411 p4p, 5519 weight class) and Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 544 p4p, 549 weight class). Bruce Noah has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruce Noah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noah shoots in but Kushnirov avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Kushnirov lands a right hook to the body.
Kushnirov lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Noah backs up against the cage.
It looks like Bruce Noah has been cut.
Noah gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Our sources have told us that Noah has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Kushnirov wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
A frustrated look appears on Kushnirov's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Kushnirov can't break the clinch.
Kushnirov managing to block the knees to the body from Noah.
Kushnirov is trying to force a seperation but Noah has the dominant position.
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Noah has managed to clinch.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kushnirov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kushnirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Noah.
Kushnirov avoids a wild elbow strike from Noah.
Noah is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kushnirov is defending well for now.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Noah should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Noah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Noah dives in and grabs Kushnirov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kushnirov pushes down on Noah's head and hops out.
Noah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Noah takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kushnirov uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Noah has time to react.
Kushnirov lands a nice shot to the body.
Noah throws a hook but Kushnirov avoids it easily.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Noah misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov breaks from the clinch.
Kushnirov moves into range and connects with a jab.
Kushnirov cracks Noah with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Noah clinches up against the cage.
Noah throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Noah tries to land knees in the clinch but Kushnirov avoids the damage to the body.
Kushnirov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Kushnirov managing to block the knees to the body from Noah.
Kushnirov wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Noah should have avoided that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Noah tries to clinch but Kushnirov moves out of range.
Noah tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Ilya Kushnirov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Noah drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kushnirov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Noah tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Kushnirov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Noah fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kushnirov lands with a nice body punch.
Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Noah.
Kushnirov throws a one two combo.
Noah is breathing heavily.
The crowd cheers as Kushnirov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Noah doesn't seem phased though.
Noah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kushnirov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Noah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Noah walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
 Noah is rocked!
Kushnirov circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Noah to the canvas! Noah doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Kushnirov keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ilya Kushnirov!
A very excited looking Ilya Kushnirov rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Pual Killer (ranked 5344 p4p, 5252 weight class) and Thrawn Palpatine (ranked 543 p4p, 536 weight class). Palpatine is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The Imperial March. We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Pual Killer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Thrawn Palpatine!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Dean Styles and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Killer shoots in looking for a takedown. Palpatine tries to sprawl out of it but Killer keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Palpatine manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer misses with a kick to the body.
Palpatine looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Killer is fending him off so far but Palpatine persists. Nope, Killer circles away and we're back to standing.
Killer misses with a head kick.
Killer gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Palpatine tries to pull guard but Killer forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Killer drags the fight down to the ground.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Killer throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palpatine throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Killer works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Palpatine not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Killer is on top in guard.
Killer showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Killer trying to control the position from guard on top but Palpatine is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Palpatine is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Killer is controlling him.
Killer gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Good shot there by Killer.
Palpatine shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pual Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thrawn Palpatine.
Killer leaves Palpatine with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Palpatine has a takedown stuffed.
Killer closes the distance and clinches.
Killer wants a takedown.
Killer tries to circle away but Palpatine has him pinned against the cage.
Killer is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Killer dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Killer pulls guard successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Palpatine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Killer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Killer is controlling the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Palpatine is trying to get back to full guard.
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.
Palpatine is doing well to control the position and prevent Killer from advancing to side control.
Killer is thwarting Palpatine's attempts to control the position.
Palpatine keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palpatine is defending against the submission attempts here by Killer.
Killer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Palpatine defending well though.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pual Killer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Palpatine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Killer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Killer is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Palpatine can do to turn this around?
Palpatine is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Palpatine has a takedown stuffed.
Pual Killer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Palpatine.
Palpatine looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Killer swats away the attempt to clinch by Palpatine.
Killer tries to bum rush Palpatine with a series of wild strikes but Palpatine uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Palpatine tries for a takedown but Killer sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Killer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Palpatine.
Pual Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thrawn Palpatine.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Killer blocks a head kick by Palpatine.
Killer clinches.
Palpatine jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Killer walks away with a smile on his face. Palpatine gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Palpatine moves to clinch but Killer breaks away
and Killer counters with a one-two to the body.
Palpatine tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Killer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Killer is looking to counter the offense by Palpatine and move into the clinch.
Killer throws a right and a left that Palpatine avoids nicely.
Killer closes the distance and clinches up with Palpatine, looking for a takedown. Killer pushes Palpatine against the cage but Palpatine circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Palpatine shoots in and drives through. Killer sprawls well.
Killer throws a solid leg kick but Palpatine takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Killer.
Killer sets himself, and Palpatine steps forward looking for the clinch! Killer avoids it this time.
Palpatine misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Palpatine looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Palpatine is looking to clinch.
Pual Killer is winning the standup battle so far.
Killer shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Palpatine as he avoids it easily.
Killer scores with a shot to the body.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Palpatine's takedown attempt.
Palpatine tries to pull guard but Killer won't allow it.
Palpatine is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Killer gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer manages to pull guard.
Killer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Palpatine doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Palpatine manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Killer working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Palpatine.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer keeping full guard, as Palpatine tries to pass.
Palpatine wanted to stand there but Killer had control of the position.
Killer wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Palpatine trying to control but Killer is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Palpatine is trying hard to land a takedown here. Killer sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Killer throws a low kick but it's checked well by Palpatine.
Palpatine shoots in but no luck this time.
Palpatine stuffs the takedown attempt from Killer. Killer gets slowly back to his feet.
Killer has a takedown stuffed.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Palpatine tries to clinch up but Killer circles away and keeps his distance.
Palpatine fails to land the takedown.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pual Killer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Palpatine misses with a takedown attempt
and Killer counters with a left and a right that stings Palpatine.
Killer shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Killer tries to clinch up.
Killer clinches with his opponent.
Killer breaks from the clinch.
Palpatine avoids the head kick by Killer.
Killer clinches up against the cage.
Palpatine fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Killer is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Palpatine drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Killer gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Pual Killer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Thrawn Palpatine.
Palpatine blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Killer.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer tries for a takedown but Palpatine manages to get underhooks.
Palpatine prevents Killer from breaking the clinch.
Killer prevents the takedown attempt.
Killer gets underhooks to prevent Palpatine's takedown attempt.
Palpatine is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Killer to keep the fight standing.
Palpatine takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Killer successfully pulls guard.
Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palpatine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Killer keeping moving, preventing Palpatine from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Killer has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Palpatine can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Palpatine is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Palpatine trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Killer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palpatine is aware though and is defending well.
Killer throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Killer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Palpatine moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Killer fails with a takedown attempt.
Killer moves into the clinch successfully.
Killer is looking to break free of the clinch but Palpatine has double underhooks.
Palpatine is trying to pull guard but Killer turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Killer jumps guard.
Killer is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Palpatine is aware though and is defending well.
Palpatine really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Killer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Palpatine wants to control from the top but Killer keeps moving.
Palpatine working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Killer is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Palpatine trying to control the position from guard on top but Killer is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Killer wants to sweep here but Palpatine controlling him for the moment.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Killer misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Thrawn Palpatine has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pual Killer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Palpatine is looking to clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pual Killer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Killer 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pual Killer!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blinko Felly (ranked 5562 p4p, 3486 weight class) and Tekashi Six Nine (ranked 222 p4p, 178 weight class). Tekashi Six Nine is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Good takedowns
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blinko Felly!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tekashi Six Nine !
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Felly walks into a jab.
Nice takedown defense from Six Nine . No joy for Felly on that attempt.
Six Nine with a nice cross.
It looks like Blinko Felly has been cut.
Six Nine throws a body punch but Felly moves out of range.
Blinko Felly seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Felly looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Felly shoots in and drives through. Six Nine sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Blinko Felly. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Six Nine lands a nice shot to the body.
Six Nine lands a leg kick that knocks Felly off balance momentarily.
Six Nine lands a big right hand that sends Felly crashing to the mat! Six Nine stays standing though and waves Felly back to his feet!
Felly is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Six Nine fakes the body blow, causing Felly to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Felly goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tekashi Six Nine !
Tekashi Six Nine was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manny Machado (ranked 3163 p4p, 3907 weight class) and Tiger King (ranked 385 p4p, 454 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Manny Machado!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tiger King!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machado wants to clinch up but King keeps it at a distance.
Machado looks for a takedown but King sprawls well.
King swats away the attempt to clinch by Machado.
King avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch but King swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
King shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than King was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Machado has one of King's arms on lockdown, trying to prevent him from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King decides to stand up, so the ref orders Machado to his feet.
We've been hearing reports that Machado has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt.
King moves into the clinch.
King drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Machado tries to pull guard but King holds him up against the cage and eventually Machado drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
King manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Machado trying to control but King is working from the bottom.
Machado keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of King's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King keeping moving, preventing Machado from controlling successfully.
King pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
Machado wants to pass the guard but King is keeping the position.
King pulls Machado in close to prevent any damage.
Machado stays in close to King's body and controls the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King tries for a takedown but Machado sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Nice takedown defense from King. No joy for Machado on that attempt.
Machado moves in looking to clinch but King pushes him off.
Horrible takedown attempt by Machado or perhaps it was just good defense by King, which made it look bad.
And King tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
King lands a head kick!
Tiger King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
King rushes Machado and presses him up against the cage.
Machado missing with knees to the body.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Machado up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado is trying to pull guard but King turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Machado wants to break free but King has control.
Machado gets control of King's arms and successfully pulls guard. Machado will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
King passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Machado tries to escape but King is in control.
You can see the frustration on Machado's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
King stands up and beckons Machado to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
King closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Machado quickly recovers to half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A momentary lapse in concentration from King enables Machado to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. King manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
King scrambles and gets back to his feet.
King shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
King working the head and body with strikes.
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!
Machado is trying to maintain the position but King is very close to passing his half guard.
Machado is looking for a sweep. King is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Machado is looking to control King's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Machado avoid being mounted?
King working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
King looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Machado with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Machado is rocked!
Machado wants to get back to full guard.
Machado wants to get back to his feet.
Machado trying to control but King postures up.
King stands, ready to strike. The ref makes him back up and allows Machado to get to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Nice body punch from King.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
King shoots for a double leg takedown but Machado sprawls well. He's pushed King's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
King shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Machado defends it nicely.
Machado tries to counter with a takedown but King is quick to defend against it.
Machado tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A countering left hand to the body from King misses.
King gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
King is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Machado gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Manny Machado has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tiger King.
Machado tries to score a body lock takedown but King shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Machado seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
King gets the takedown into side control.
Machado is looking to reverse the position.
King stands up and beckons Machado to his feet.
Machado stuffs the takedown attempt from King. King gets slowly back to his feet.
Machado fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but King avoids it really well and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from King, right into the meat of the thigh.
King goes for a double leg but Machado avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Machado continues to drive forward.
Machado is looking for a counter combo.
Machado misses with a head kick.
Horrible takedown attempt by King or perhaps it was just good defense by Machado, which made it look bad.
Machado appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Machado fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
King with a nice calf kick.
King has a takedown stuffed.
Machado seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
King tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tiger King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machado shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. King defends it nicely.
King gets the takedown into side control.
King scores with a couple of short elbows.
Machado can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado is letting King control him for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado taking punishment in the form of punches.
King working away.
King content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
King lands a few punches from side control.
Oh Machado is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
King tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no King has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Machado seems to have got his legs back now.
King is staying tight to Machado's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Tiger King has got the better of the ground game so far.
King trying to control the action but Machado is working from the bottom.
King controlling the position from side mount.
King avoids the strikes from the bottom by Machado.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado tries to escape but King is in control.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
King has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Machado gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Machado being controlled here, momentarily.
King stands up and waves to Machado to follow him.
Machado dives in for a single leg takedown but King sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado gets tackled into the cage by King. King maintains the clinch.
King's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Machado shoots in and drives through. King sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Manny Machado. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
King shoots in looking for a takedown but Machado manages to keep the fight standing, pushing King's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Machado drops down looking for a counter takedown but King sprawls and moves away.
Machado shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and King counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Machado is trying to force a seperation but King has the dominant position.
King pulls Machado into guard.
Manny Machado has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Machado would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Tiger King is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
King trying to control the position here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tiger King comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well King has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Tiger King!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geno Turekken (ranked 3050 p4p, 2683 weight class) and Big Fist (ranked 334 p4p, 293 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Very strong |
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Geno Turekken!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Big Fist!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Turekken's hands.
Fist lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Turekken drives through and clinches with Fist against the cage.
Turekken tries to throw a body punch but Fist avoids it by throwing Turekken back against the cage.
Turekken misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fist is trying to push Turekken away but Turekken has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Turekken lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Fist.
Turekken swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
Fist blocks an uppercut.
Turekken content to slow the pace in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turekken has Fist pressed against the cage, preventing Fist from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fist blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist gets underhooks to prevent Turekken's takedown attempt.
Fist tries to break the clinch but Turekken is controlling the position.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Turekken.
Turekken definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fist scores with a hook to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fist.
Fist working hard to break the clinch.
Turekken misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Fist as Turekken tries to tie him up.
Fist has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Turekken seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Fist can turn it around.
Turekken stalling in the clinch.
Turekken fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Fist blocks a body shot from Turekken.
Fist lands with a short shot to the head.
Turekken displaying some good clinch control by pressing Fist up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Turekken.
Turekken pushes Fist back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turekken wants to stall.
Fist lands a left hand.
Fist is trying to break the clinch but Turekken has him pressed against the cage.
Fist breaks from the clinch.
Turekken tries to clinch but Fist moves away
and Fist makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Fist coming out on top.
Turekken throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Turekken walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Fist misses the shot to the body.
Turekken swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Turekken throws a body shot but no joy.
Turekken misses with a wild body shot.
Fist fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Fist throws a hook but Turekken blocks it.
Fist gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fist throws a right hand that Turekken ducks under and follows up with a left that Turekken also avoids with ease.
Turekken throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Turekken uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Fist catches Turekken with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Turekken ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Fist has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Turekken ducks down to avoid it.
Fist with a jab.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Turekken's head backwards.
Fist misses the body punch
and Turekken counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist with a jab.
Turekken uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Fist lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Turekken backs up against the cage.
Turekken is looking to clinch but Fist is avoiding it.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Turekken.
Fist circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fist looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Turekken scores with a jab to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Big Fist dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Fist displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Geno Turekken has been cut.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
A swing and a miss from Fist.
Fist lands with an uppercut that bounces Turekken off the cage and back into range.
Turekken lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Turekken.
Fist connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Fist.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Turekken slips the punch.
Turekken looks to clinch
and Fist counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Turekken on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Fist cracks Turekken with an open hand slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Turekken misses its intended target.
A punch lands to the side of Turekken 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Turekken keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Fist throws a lazy right hand but Turekken sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Fist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Big Fist seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Turekken is rocked!
Turekken has taken the fight to the clinch.
Fist breaks from the clinch.
Fist keeps the fight on the outside.
Fist scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Turekken doesn't seem bothered though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist ducks under a wild hook from Turekken.
Turekken throws a body shot but no joy.
A little jabbing left from Fist on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Turekken misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Fist to counter with a crisp jab.
Fist lands a big uppercut and Turekken crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Turekken looks OK. Fist waves Turekken back to his feet!
Oh Turekken is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fist tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Turekken was well out of range. Poor timing from Fist.
Fist circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fist counters with a right, left combo that wobbles Turekken badly! Fist follows up with a massive right hook, straight to the bridge of the nose that knocks Turekken out cold! Oh wow, what a finish! Very reminiscent of Koscheck vs Yoshida as Fist finished him against the cage.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 2, 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 Tunde Balogun (ranked 3087 p4p, 2826 weight class) and Wilhelm Van Hoodonk (ranked 338 p4p, 305 weight class). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 Los Angeles, Tunde Balogun!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Anthony Taglia and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balogun on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Balogun throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Van Hoodonk dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Van Hoodonk slips a straight right by Balogun.
A little jabbing left from Van Hoodonk on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Van Hoodonk defending well as Balogun loads up on a big left hand.
Van Hoodonk feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baloguns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Balogun throws out a loose jab but Van Hoodonk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Balogun takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Balogun staying out of range there.
A shot to the liver by Balogun. Beautiful body shot.
Van Hoodonk bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Balogun's head.
Van Hoodonk throws a good cross that connects.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balogun moves into range and connects with a jab.
Balogun slips under a jab from Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk with a jab.
Nice shot lands for Van Hoodonk.
Van Hoodonk misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Balogun.
Balogun swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Hoodonk throws a body punch but Balogun moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balogun takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Van Hoodonk lands a really nice looking cross but Balogun seems unphased.
A looping hook to the body misses from Van Hoodonk. Balogun does a little dance to reset his feet.
Van Hoodonk tests Balogun's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Balogun is rocked!
Van Hoodonk uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Balogun.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Van Hoodonk! But no joy.
Oh Balogun is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Balogun gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Van Hoodonk feints a kick and comes over the top with a right hand, followed by a left hook - both land, sending Balogun crashing to the mat! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Wilhelm Van Hoodonk!
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