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GDL 61: Donovan vs Mwekassa PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Rushe (ranked 4795 p4p, 4555 weight class) and John Kingsley (ranked 566 p4p, 553 weight class). Kingsley has chosen Razor Town Rising as his entrance music. Antoine Rushe could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to John Kingsley's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Rushe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, John Kingsley!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rushe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Rushe with a nice calf kick.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
Kingsley takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kingsley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
It appears Rushe was looking to counter with a kick there.
Rushe cracks Kingsley with a good jab.
Rushe lands with a cross.
Kingsley fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rushe wants to clinch
and Kingsley counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kingsley throws a big right hand that misses.
Kingsley trying to control but Rushe is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Rushe tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Kingsley is in close to Rushe's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Kingsley postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rushe wants to sweep here but Kingsley controlling him for the moment.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kingsley thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Rushe is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rushe avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Rushe is trying to keep Kingsley in close.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Antoine Rushe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kingsley tries to score a power double leg takedown but Rushe sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Kingsley somewhat.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Rushe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Kingsley dives in and scores a takedown into Rushe's guard.
Rushe has his hands on Kingsley's head, controlling the position.
Rushe looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kingsley throwing strikes from guard but Rushe blocks nicely.
Rushe controlling Kingsley's posture.
Kingsley working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Rushe's head.
Kingsley throwing strikes but missing.
Rushe controls Kingsley momentarily but Kingsley frees himself.
Kingsley is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kingsley stopping the sweep attempt from Rushe.
Rushe working a defensive guard here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rushe scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kingsley in his tracks.
Rushe looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.
Kingsley looks for a takedown but Rushe sprawls well.
Rushe lands a head shot.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kingsley walks into a stiff left hand from Rushe.
Nice shot lands for Rushe.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kingsley takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Rushe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kingsley feints the counter takedown.
Rushe throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rushe with a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe throws out a powerful jab.
Kingsley takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Rushe connects with a jab.
Rushe scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushe misses with a lunging right hand
and Kingsley counters with a shoot takedown. Rushe fights it but they end up in guard.
Kingsley drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Kingsley jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rushe not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kingsley wants to stand but Rushe is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kingsley missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rushe lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Kingsley tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushe wants to control from the top but Kingsley keeps moving.
Rushe is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
John Kingsley has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rushe trying to control the position from guard on top but Kingsley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rushe won't allow Kingsley to sweep him here.
Kingsley keeping moving, preventing Rushe from controlling successfully.
Rushe sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Kingsley's guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kingsley can do anything to dispel that myth.
Rushe is just content to waste time from the top position. Kingsley takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Kingsley pulls Rushe in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rushe controls the pace.
Kingsley is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Rushe is controlling him.
Rushe wants to pass the guard but Kingsley is keeping the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Kingsley on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Rushe looks to land a left hand but Kingsley moved out of range nicely.
Rushe throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Kingsley drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rushe defends it well.
Kingsley blocks the body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kingsley takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Rushe lands with a hook. Kingsley tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Rushe lands an overhand right.
Rushe lands with a cross.
Rushe throws a right hand that misses
and Kingsley counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Kingsley trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rushe wants to improve his position but instead Kingsley has moved into half guard.
Rushe wants to control but Kingsley is keeping busy.
Kingsley is keen to just control but Rushe is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Antoine Rushe dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rushe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kingsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rushe swivels and escapes.
Kingsley has his takedown stuffed
and Rushe counters with a good low kick that Kingsley was not able to check.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Kingsley.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Rushe connects with a crisp jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe leaves Kingsley with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushe tries to clinch up.
Kingsley tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rushe lands a jab.
Rushe looks to land a body kick but Kingsley moved away.
Kingsley needs to keep his hands up - Rushe had a free shot at his head there.
Kingsley tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Rushe swivels and escapes.
Rushe lands a leg kick that knocks Kingsley off balance momentarily.
Rushe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Kingsley under the eye.
Kingsley shoots for a takedown but Rushe saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Kingsley fails with a takedown attempt.
Kingsley takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rushe lands a glancing blow to the side of Kingsley's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushe throws a sloppy head kick and Kingsley moves out of range easily.
Rushe slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rushe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rushe displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kingsley.
Rushe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rushe closes the distance and clinches.
Kingsley is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rushe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
Kingsley wants a takedown.
Kingsley wants to stall.
Kingsley blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rushe misses with a punch on the inside.
Kingsley dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kingsley.
Kingsley gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Kingsley missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rushe manages to get to full guard.
Rushe looking to control.
Rushe is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rushe trying to control from half guard but Kingsley is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushe trying to mount his opponent but Kingsley defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kingsley keeping control of the position.
Kingsley trying to control here.
John Kingsley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kingsley controlling the position for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Rushe uses his free foot to push down on Kingsley's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Kingsley.
Antoine Rushe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rushe wants to take Kingsley's back but he can't do it this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antoine Rushe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rushe, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antoine Rushe!
The defeated John Kingsley had this to say: 'sorry but nothing im going to say....'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Van Darkholme (ranked 4556 p4p, 2948 weight class) and Glenn Greenwald (ranked 554 p4p, 407 weight class). Glenn Greenwald 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Van Darkholme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Greenwald!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Greenwald does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Greenwald connects with a single shot there.
Darkholme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darkholme throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Greenwald feints and then cracks Darkholme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darkholme down.
Greenwald tries to move into range but Darkholme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Darkholme wants to slow Greenwald down by chopping away at his legs.
Greenwald feints a counter leg kick.
Darkholme tries to land a front kick but Greenwald steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Darkholme throws a low kick but Greenwald moves out of range easily.
Darkholme throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The fighters circling - Greenwald throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darkholme steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Greenwald. That one must have hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkholme throws a lazy right hand but Greenwald sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Darkholme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Greenwald lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkholme throws a leg kick but Greenwald sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a leg kick
and Darkholme counters with a straight right hand.
Greenwald throws the left hand but Darkholme avoids the punch easily.
And Darkholme counters with a quick kick to the body but Greenwald blocks it.
We've been told by Darkholme's head coaches at GachiClub that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Darkholme throws a body kick that misses
and Greenwald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Greenwald lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Darkholme checks a leg kick.
Darkholme lands with a right hand.
Darkholme throws a leg kick but Greenwald moved away.
Greenwald scores with a jab.
Greenwald connects with a jab.
Darkholme scores with a shot to the body.
Greenwald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donk. Greenwald catches Darkholme right on the button with a cross.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Darkholme lands with a thumping leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Greenwald. That snapped Darkholme's head back.
Darkholme with a hook.
The fighters circling - Darkholme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwald replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Darkholme blocks it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme looks to throw a body kick
and Greenwald counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darkholme throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A slapping leg kick lands for Darkholme.
Greenwald dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Darkholme. That did some damage!
Greenwald feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Darkholmes jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Greenwald cracks Darkholme with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darkholme missing with a left hand there. Greenwald was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Darkholme lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Greenwald is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Darkholme had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but Darkholme sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greenwald works Darkholme's body with a nice hook.
Greenwald throws a hook but Darkholme blocks it.
Darkholme waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Greenwald.
Darkholme lands a jab to the head.
Darkholme on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Greenwald. Greenwald obviously looking to wear him down.
A leg kick checked by Darkholme.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Darkholme darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Greenwald connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darkholme on the side of the head.
Darkholme misses with an uppercut.
Greenwald misses the shot to the body.
Darkholme throws a head kick but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald blocks a low kick nicely.
Darkholme throws a big shot that misses.
Darkholme misses with a straight right.
Darkholme lands a jab to Greenwald's midsection.
A swing and a miss from Darkholme.
Greenwald misses with a hook.
The fighters circle momentarily. Darkholme darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme throws an overhand right that lands on Greenwald's shoulder, as Greenwald tries to avoid the shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darkholme misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Darkholme misses with a jab, cross combination.
Darkholme blocks a jab.
Darkholme was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Darkholme swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Darkholme fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
Greenwald throws a leg kick but Darkholme sees it coming and moves out of range.
Greenwald throws a low kick but it's checked well by Darkholme.
Darkholme lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Darkholme tries to clinch up.
Greenwald tried to score with a low kick but Darkholme checks it.
Greenwald misses with a shot to the body
and Darkholme counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darkholme throws a low kick but Greenwald avoids it.
Darkholme avoids the head kick by Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Greenwald looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Darkholme throwing a counter right hand but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A nice leg kick lands there from Darkholme.
Greenwald takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Darkholme misses with a body shot.
Darkholme punishes Greenwald's body with a nice straight punch.
Greenwald moves out of range of the strikes.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Greenwald motions for Darkholme to come forward. Greenwald throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Darkholme feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Darkholme wants to slow Greenwald down by chopping away at his legs.
Greenwald was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greenwald misses with a body kick.
And Darkholme counters with a quick kick to the body but Greenwald blocks it.
Greenwald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Darkholme on the side of the head.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Darkholme turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darkholme takes one to the chin there.
Greenwald takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Darkholme lands a right hook to the body.
Greenwald throws a shot from downtown. Darkholme moves away and avoids it.
Darkholme throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Greenwald doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkholme misses with an uppercut
and Greenwald connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Darkholme scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Darkholme throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice body kick there by Greenwald.
Good standup being displayed there by Darkholme as he connects with a hook.
Greenwald misses with a body kick.
Darkholme tries a low kick but Greenwald avoids it.
Greenwald takes one on the button.
Greenwald keeps Darkholme at a distance using the push kick.
Darkholme fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Greenwald is out of range.
Greenwald misses with a combination
and Darkholme counters with a nice uppercut.
Greenwald throws a lazy right hand but Darkholme sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Greenwald thumps Darkholme with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme blocks a head kick by Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Darkholme saw that one coming.
Darkholme throws a jab but it's blocked by Greenwald.
Greenwald moves out of range as Darkholme strikes.
Darkholme tries a head kick but it misses.
Darkholme misses with a wild body shot.
Greenwald blocks the body kick.
The fighters circling - Darkholme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwald steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Greenwald in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Darkholme uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenwald.
Greenwald feints and then cracks Darkholme's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Darkholme down.
Darkholme keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Darkholme throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darkholme. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Darkholme's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Greenwald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Darkholme scrambles back to his feet.
Darkholme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenwald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme lands a lovely overhand right.
Greenwald scores with a shot to the body.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Greenwald lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darkholme has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darkholme and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Greenwald throws an overhand right that lands on Darkholme's shoulder, as Darkholme tries to avoid the shot.
Greenwald takes a swing at Darkholme's ribcage but misses.
A slapping body kick lands there for Greenwald.
A looping hook to the body misses from Darkholme. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Greenwald scores with the left hand. Darkholme knows he should have avoided that one.
Greenwald pivots, looking for a leg kick but Darkholme is out of range and Greenwald settles back down.
Darkholme throws a push kick but Greenwald slaps the foot to one side.
Greenwald tests Darkholme's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Greenwald scores with a jab to the jaw.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Greenwald.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwald throws a body shot but no joy.
Greenwald tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Darkholme thinks about countering with a body kick.
Darkholme misses the shot to the body.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Darkholme 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.
Darkholme lands a jab to the nose.
Sloppy strikes from Darkholme. Those never looked like landing.
Greenwald fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darkholme manages to avoid it.
Darkholme takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Darkholme takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Greenwald ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darkholme moves away.
Darkholme throws a low kick but Greenwald avoids it.
Greenwald bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Darkholme sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenwald tries to land a front kick but Darkholme steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Van Darkholme will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Greenwald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Darkholme is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Greenwald lands a lovely overhand right.
Greenwald lands a nice hook to Darkholme's body. Darkholme takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Darkholme is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Greenwald.
Greenwald thows a body kick. Darkholme tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Darkholme looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Darkholme misses with a looping left.
Greenwald was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Darkholme.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut
and Darkholme counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darkholme ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.
Greenwald displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Darkholme throws out the jab.
Darkholme moves out of range of the strikes.
Darkholme looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Darkholme throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Greenwald sizes up Darkholme with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darkholme connects with a body shot.
Darkholme throws a lazy head kick
and Greenwald counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Greenwald misses with a body kick.
Darkholme looks to land a right hand but Greenwald moved out of range.
A nice side step and Greenwald releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Greenwald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Greenwald throws a shot to the body.
Darkholme swings for the body but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald tries to move into range but Darkholme moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Greenwald moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Darkholme ducks under a wild hook from Greenwald.
Darkholme misses with a body kick.
Greenwald moves out of range of the strikes.
Darkholme throws a solid leg kick but Greenwald takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Darkholme.
Greenwald thumps Darkholme with a low kick.
Darkholme will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Darkholme wants to clinch but Greenwald slips to the side
and Greenwald counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwald tried to score with a low kick but Darkholme checks it.
Greenwald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darkholme fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Darkholme connects with a leg kick.
Darkholme fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Greenwald on the side of the head.
Darkholme chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Greenwald can pounce on him.
Darkholme scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greenwald in his tracks.
Darkholme comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Darkholme closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Darkholme lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Darkholme has a couple of punches blocked by Greenwald.
Darkholme misses with a hook from the clinch.
Greenwald lands a body shot.
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Darkholme lands a nice shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darkholme swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darkholme stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Greenwald goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Greenwald tries to work over Darkholme's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Greenwald blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Greenwald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Greenwald.
Greenwald scores with a jab to the body.
Darkholme is looking to clinch.
Darkholme misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely.
Greenwald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Darkholme finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Darkholme getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Greenwald punishes Darkholme's body with a nice straight punch.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwald misses with a body shot.
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Darkholme ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Greenwald lands.
Darkholme throws a jab when Greenwald was well out of range.
Greenwald keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Greenwald lands with a right hand.
Darkholme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenwald changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circling - Darkholme throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Darkholme misses with the combination.
Greenwald misses with a low kick.
Greenwald thumps Darkholme with a low kick.
Darkholme takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Darkholme on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Greenwald blocks a jab.
Greenwald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Glenn Greenwald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Greenwald 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 Gwen Towbar scores the fight 28:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glenn Greenwald!
During a confident post fight interview, Glenn Greenwald thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baby Boy (ranked 23085 p4p, 2385 weight class) and Fernando Martinez (ranked 136 p4p, 88 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Baby Boy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fernando Martinez!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Alan Glass and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Baby Boy has been cut.
Horrible takedown attempt by Boy or perhaps it was just good defense by Martinez, which made it look bad.
Boy with a poor takedown
and Martinez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Martinez closes the distance looking for a takedown. Boy stuffs it but Martinez still has hold of him. Martinez picks Boy up in a fireman's lift! The crowd roars in approval. Martinez slams Boy to the floor and that's really hurt Boy - he doesn't know where he is! Martinez throws a couple of strikes and the referee steps in to save him! This one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fernando Martinez!
Baby Boy was interviewed post fight and said 'Hello guys I hope you enjoy the fight even tho I didn't win the fight but still I'm happy to give my all in this performance and I promise every fight I'll jump into I'll be prepared win or lose just to give you all the best show . Tonight I came up short my opponent is tough he's very smart he know'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Tromble (ranked 2896 p4p, 4306 weight class) and Zaga Zillionaire (ranked 25 p4p, 130 weight class). 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Tromble !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zaga Zillionaire!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tromble tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Zillionaire paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Zillionaire digs a good hook to Tromble 's body.
Tromble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zillionaire breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Zillionaire misses the target.
Tromble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Zillionaire misses with a body shot.
Tromble went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zillionaire thuds his right hand into Tromble 's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Tromble clinches with his opponent.
A short uppercut from Tromble .
Zillionaire blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tromble tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zillionaire jumps guard.
Zillionaire wants to get back to his feet but Tromble is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Zillionaire has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Tromble off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble misses the jab.
Tromble bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zillionaire lands with a nice body punch.
Tromble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zillionaire.
Zillionaire takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Zillionaire with a jab.
Zillionaire scores with the left hand. Tromble knows he should have avoided that one.
Zillionaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tromble .
Tromble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Zillionaire misses.
Zillionaire scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Well, if Zillionaire 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.
Tromble regains full guard. Nicely done.
Zillionaire engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Zillionaire must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zillionaire is continuing to stall.
Tromble tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Zillionaire controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble is trying to keep Zillionaire in close.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Tromble on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Tromble avoids the body shot from Zillionaire.
Tromble swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tromble with a nice cross.
Zillionaire with a jab.
Tromble blocks a jab.
Tromble works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Zillionaire uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tromble .
Zillionaire is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Tromble with a body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Zillionaire. Tromble does a little dance to reset his feet.
Zaga Zillionaire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tromble slips a jab from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire throws an overhand right that lands on Tromble 's shoulder, as Tromble tries to avoid the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble connects with a body shot.
Tromble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tromble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Tromble swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Zillionaire.
Tromble throws out a loose jab but Zillionaire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tromble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zillionaire.
Tromble throws a hook to the side of Zillionaire's head but Zillionaire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tromble closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Zillionaire escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Zillionaire jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tromble forces Zillionaire back against the cage and clinches.
Zillionaire successfully pulls guard.
Tromble stops Zillionaire from standing up.
Tromble connects with a couple of short punches.
Zillionaire pushes Tromble off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Tromble tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Zillionaire was well out of range. Poor timing from Tromble .
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaga Zillionaire dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Zillionaire looks to throw the jab but Tromble is out of range.
Tromble misses the jab.
Zillionaire connects with a single shot there.
A decent looking cross lands there for Zillionaire.
Zillionaire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zillionaire scores with a jab to the head.
Zillionaire tried to score with a low kick but Tromble checks it.
Zillionaire needs to keep his hands up - Tromble had a free shot at his head there.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire slips a straight right by Tromble .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zillionaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tromble manages to avoid it.
Zillionaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Zillionaire slips a straight right by Tromble .
Tromble lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Tromble .
Tromble avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tromble tries to counter with a takedown but Zillionaire is quick to defend against it.
Tromble looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Zillionaire is looking to clinch.
Zillionaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Zillionaire throws an off balance right hand
enabling Tromble to counter with a crisp jab.
Tromble is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
A shot to the liver by Zillionaire. Beautiful body shot.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire slips a straight right by Tromble .
Zillionaire swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tromble thows a left - swing and a miss!
Zillionaire closes the distance and clinches up with Tromble , looking for a takedown. Zillionaire pushes Tromble against the cage but Tromble circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Zaga Zillionaire seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zillionaire has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zillionaire misses with a body shot.
Zillionaire shoots in but no luck this time.
John Tromble has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zaga Zillionaire.
A big left from Zillionaire misses.
Tromble takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Tromble lands a nice shot that snaps Zillionaire's head back.
Zillionaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Zillionaire tries a head kick but it misses.
Zillionaire looks to land a left hand but Tromble moved out of range nicely.
Tromble tries to counter with a takedown but Zillionaire is quick to defend against it.
Tromble jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Zillionaire throws a lazy right hand but Tromble sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Zillionaire is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tromble .
A head kick misses from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tromble lands with a straight right. Zillionaire didn't see that one coming.
Tromble takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A telegraphed right hand from Tromble misses the target.
Zillionaire closes the distance and clinches.
Zillionaire wants to take the fight to the mat but Tromble manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Tromble creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Tromble tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Zillionaire's elbow.
Zillionaire's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tromble .
Zillionaire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tromble was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tromble blocks a head kick by Zillionaire.
Zillionaire is breathing heavily.
Zillionaire looks to land a right hand but Tromble moved out of range.
Zillionaire fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tromble on the side of the head.
Tromble steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Zillionaire.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zillionaire misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tromble .
Zillionaire scores with a jab to the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tromble misses with a few strikes there.
Zillionaire scores with a jab to the head.
Tromble misses with a body shot.
Tromble throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Zillionaire.
Tromble misses with a body shot.
Zillionaire misses with an uppercut. Tromble saw that one coming.
Zillionaire misses with an uppercut. Tromble saw that one coming.
John Tromble is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Zillionaire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Zillionaire tries to clinch but Tromble moves out of range.
Tromble throws a hook but Zillionaire avoids it easily.
Zillionaire slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Zaga Zillionaire showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Tromble throws a right hand that misses
and Zillionaire counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Tromble thinking.
Zillionaire sizes up Tromble with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tromble looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tromble walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Tromble ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zillionaire moves away.
Zillionaire darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Tromble staying out of range there.
Zillionaire lands with a right hand.
Zillionaire jabs Tromble right on the nose. Tromble blinks but takes it well.
Tromble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tromble moves away from the strike by Zillionaire.
Tromble uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zillionaire.
Tromble appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Zillionaire cracks Tromble with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Zillionaire.
A punch combination from Tromble misses.
Zillionaire dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Zillionaire throws a hook but Tromble blocks it.
Jab from Zillionaire.
Tromble misses with a few strikes there.
Zillionaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tromble manages to avoid it.
Zillionaire throws a shot from downtown. Tromble moves away and avoids it.
Tromble tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Zillionaire cracks Tromble with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Zillionaire ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Tromble looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Tromble throws a body shot but no joy.
Tromble uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zillionaire.
Tromble went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Zillionaire finds it's way through Tromble 's defenses.
Tromble tries to close the distance and clinch but Zillionaire swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tromble ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zillionaire moves out of range of the strikes.
Zillionaire lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tromble fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zillionaire has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tromble takes a swing at Zillionaire's ribcage but misses.
Zillionaire throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A jab from Tromble finds it's way through Zillionaire's defenses.
Zillionaire lands with an uppercut that bounces Tromble off the cage and back into range.
Zillionaire misses with a straight left.
Zillionaire defending well as Tromble loads up on a big left hand.
Zillionaire lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Zaga Zillionaire 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.
Tromble misses with a straight left.
Zillionaire swings for the body but Tromble moves out of range.
Zillionaire throws a jab but it's blocked by Tromble .
Zillionaire misses with a lunging right hand
and Zillionaire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tromble gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Zillionaire circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice defenses there by Tromble .
Tromble stuffs the takedown.
Tromble walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Tromble changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A big left from Zillionaire misses.
Zillionaire lands an overhand right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tromble swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Zillionaire fails with an attempt to clinch.
Zillionaire fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tromble manages to avoid it.
Zillionaire throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tromble ducks under a wild hook from Zillionaire.
Zillionaire lands a body shot.
Tromble tries to clinch there but Zillionaire circles away.
A little jabbing left from Zillionaire on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Tromble scores with a crisp jab that stopped Zillionaire in his tracks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
The fighters circle momentarily. Tromble darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Zillionaire works the jab nicely.
Good shot there by Zillionaire.
Tromble moves in looking to clinch but Zillionaire pushes him off.
Zillionaire swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
John Tromble has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tromble moves away from the strike by Zillionaire.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zaga Zillionaire comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Zillionaire 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zaga Zillionaire!
A relieved looking Zaga Zillionaire thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Skippy McFarland (ranked 23208 p4p, 3326 weight class) and Jared Roughneck (ranked 615 p4p, 410 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Skippy McFarland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jared Roughneck!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roughneck with a nice cross.
McFarland takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A shot to the liver by Roughneck. Beautiful body shot.
McFarland throws a shot from downtown. Roughneck moves away and avoids it.
McFarland looks to score with a jab to the body but Roughneck is just out of range.
Roughneck feints a jab promting McFarland to slip. Roughneck then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. McFarland slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
It looks like Skippy McFarland has been cut.
McFarland connects with a nice looking jab.
Roughneck scores with the left hand. McFarland knows he should have avoided that one.
Roughneck slips under a jab from McFarland.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McFarland doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Roughneck lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McFarland at a distance.
McFarland throws a hook to the side of Roughneck's head but Roughneck sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
McFarland takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roughneck connects with the punch.
A telegraphed right hand from McFarland misses the target.
Roughneck looks to land a combination but McFarland avoids it well.
McFarland avoids a punch combination nicely.
Roughneck ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McFarland moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roughneck looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Roughneck slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Roughneck in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Roughneck lands a couple of elbows.
Roughneck stands and throws McFarland's legs to the side, diving into side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McFarland can't do much from the bottom here.
Roughneck throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Roughneck is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but McFarland is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McFarland dodges the ground and pound from Roughneck.
Roughneck working the ground and pound.
Roughneck lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear McFarland down.
Roughneck cracks McFarland with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The strikes coming from Roughneck are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Roughneck in side control lands a decent elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McFarland is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
McFarland knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Roughneck on the ground.
Roughneck thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
McFarland can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roughneck scoring with punches from side control.
A lull in the action here as Roughneck stalls from top position.
McFarland on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if McFarland tries to get out of the position.
Roughneck in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... McFarland is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Jared Roughneck!
Our winner, Jared Roughneck, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Walter Wiener (ranked 3512 p4p, 1568 weight class) and Batang Kock (ranked 356 p4p, 181 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Batang Kock!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kock throws a jab but it's blocked by Wiener.
Kock avoids the head kick by Wiener.
Kock appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wiener swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wiener misses with a body kick.
Kock misses with a few strikes there.
Wiener thinks about countering with a body kick.
Kock lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Wiener looks to land a body kick but Kock moved away.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Kock misses with a wild combination.
Wiener is looking to counter with a body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kock closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Wiener defending against the ground and pound.
Wiener is pushing Kock's head away, looking to escape. Kock manages to hold on to the position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kock is looking to take a break and control but Wiener is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kock scoring with punches from side control.
Wiener is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Kock trying to control the action but Wiener is working from the bottom.
Wiener parries the strikes from Kock easily there. Kock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Wiener to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kock is chipping away with strikes.
Kock wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Wiener, who protects the arm well.
Wiener is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Kock is controlling him well.
Wiener is not content to let Kock control the position.
Kock 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.
Kock in side control lands a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wiener tries to escape but Kock is in control.
Kock has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kock working the head with strikes.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kock working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Kock works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Kock working the strikes but Wiener uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Kock trying to control from Wiener's half guard. Wiener has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Wiener keeping moving, preventing Kock from controlling successfully.
Kock controlling from the top position.
Kock distracts Wiener with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kock trying to control the position from guard on top but Wiener is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wiener is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kock is controlling him.
Kock content to stall in guard here.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet but Kock is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Wiener will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kock throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Wiener works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Batang Kock dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kock misses with a straight left.
Wiener throws a predictable looking body shot
and Kock counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kock darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Wiener throws a sloppy head kick and Kock moves out of range easily.
Wiener throws a lazy head kick
and Kock makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wiener moves out of range of the strikes.
Kock with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kock digs a good hook to Wiener's body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kock misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wiener.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Wiener changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Wiener throws out a leg kick but Kock moves out of range and Wiener only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kock misses with a body shot
and Wiener counters with a nice body kick.
Kock looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Wiener wants to get back to his feet.
Wiener is not content to let Kock control the position.
Wiener is trying to stand back up but Kock is controlling him
Kock looks to land a strike but Wiener avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kock prevents Wiener from getting back to his feet.
Kock wants to control from the top but Wiener keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kock tries to work over Wiener's front leg with a kick but Wiener checks it.
A lazy body kick from Kock
and Wiener counters with a slapping leg kick.
Kock blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Kock doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Wiener takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Batang Kock seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kock lands a nice shot to the body.
Wiener uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kock.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kock scores with a three punch combo!
 Wiener is rocked!
Kock fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Oh Wiener is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kock pounces like a tiger and cracks Wiener with a vicious hook! Wiener is down but not out! Kock follows up with more strikes forcing the ref to jump in and stop it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Batang Kock!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jameson Dentler (ranked 2581 p4p, 2215 weight class) and Frank Andersson (ranked 349 p4p, 297 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Jameson Dentler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Andersson!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Cecil Peabody and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Andersson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dentler uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 It looks like Frank Andersson has been cut.
Dentler fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Andersson on the side of the head.
Dentler jabs Andersson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dentler connects with a nice looking jab.
Dentler moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dentler listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Andersson shoots in for a takedown but Dentler shows good takedown defense.
Andersson looks for a takedown but Dentler sprawls well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dentler sizes up Andersson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
 Andersson is rocked!
Dentler darts in and lands a big hook, right on the button! Andersson's legs crumble underneath him as he falls to the canvas! The ref tackles Dentler before he gets to land any more shots to his stricken foe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jameson Dentler!
Jameson Dentler managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Dark Knight Nutrition, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Donovan (ranked 1448 p4p, 895 weight class) and Maximus Mwekassa (ranked 186 p4p, 115 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cayden Donovan!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Mwekassa!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Daniel Franklin and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donovan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mwekassa. Mwekassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Donovan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mwekassa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Donovan swings for the body but Mwekassa moves out of range.
Donovan digs a good body shot into Mwekassa's ribs.
Mwekassa missing with a left hand there. Donovan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Donovan scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Donovan moves to clinch but Mwekassa breaks away
and Mwekassa counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donovan misses with a looping left.
Donovan throws an off balance right hand
and Mwekassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mwekassa throws a lazy right hand but Donovan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donovan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mwekassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Mwekassa misses the body punch
and Donovan counters by moving into the clinch.
Mwekassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Donovan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donovan doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mwekassa.
Mwekassa blocking some punches.
Donovan is working Mwekassa over against the cage.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donovan lands with a light punch inside.
Donovan tries to land knees in the clinch but Mwekassa avoids the damage to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Donovan.
Donovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Donovan trying to land knees to the body.
Donovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mwekassa takes a shot to the head.
Our sources have told us that Donovan has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Mwekassa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Donovan throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Mwekassa gets through Donovan's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Mwekassa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa taking a breather.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Donovan.
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!
Donovan cracks Mwekassa with a nice body shot.
A short right from Donovan on the inside.
Donovan blocking some punches.
Mwekassa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donovan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donovan.
Mwekassa misses with the head strike.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Donovan putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Mwekassa in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Mwekassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Donovan fails to land.
Mwekassa working aggressively here.
Donovan unloads a knee to the mid-section. Mwekassa lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
A right hand to the body from Donovan.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mwekassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donovan misses with a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Mwekassa fails to land.
Mwekassa is trying to break free.
Mwekassa blocks a body shot from Donovan.
Donovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mwekassa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mwekassa scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donovan misses with a punch to the body.
Mwekassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mwekassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Donovan misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mwekassa blocking some punches.
Mwekassa can't break the clinch.
Donovan scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Mwekassa.
Donovan lands a hook that snaps the head of Mwekassa backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mwekassa.
Mwekassa effectively controlling the action here.
A short right from Donovan.
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!
Donovan tries to work over Mwekassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mwekassa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donovan or not.
Mwekassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Donovan tries to work over Mwekassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mwekassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mwekassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan blocks an uppercut.
Donovan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mwekassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mwekassa blocking some punches.
Mwekassa is looking to control Donovan's arms but Donovan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mwekassa has his back to the cage.
With the fighters up against the cage, Donovan throws an elbow but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Donovan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donovan throws a hook but Mwekassa blocks it.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Donovan has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cayden Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan throws a body punch but Mwekassa moves out of range.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Mwekassa on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mwekassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donovan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Mwekassa.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan misses with a left hand
and Mwekassa makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Jab, jab by Donovan - just one landing.
Mwekassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Mwekassa getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mwekassa avoids the body shot from Donovan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mwekassa pivots, looking for a leg kick but Donovan is out of range and Mwekassa settles back down.
Mwekassa keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mwekassa takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Donovan slips a straight right by Mwekassa.
Mwekassa misses the shot to the body.
Donovan uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mwekassa.
Donovan thuds a left hand into Mwekassa's body.
Mwekassa circles away from the clinch attempt
and Mwekassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Donovan misses.
Mwekassa now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Donovan scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Mwekassa doesn't seem bothered though.
Mwekassa staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to clinch but Mwekassa is having none of it.
Donovan tries to clinch there but Mwekassa circles away.
Donovan is looking to wear down Mwekassa with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donovan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Donovan takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mwekassa ducks under a wild hook from Donovan.
Mwekassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan checks a low kick from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A combination from Donovan does no damage.
Mwekassa looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mwekassa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mwekassa scores with a nice strike.
Donovan lands with a cross.
Mwekassa jabs at Donovan's body.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mwekassa manages to avoid it.
Donovan throws a looping overhand right but Mwekassa ducks down to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mwekassa.
Donovan lands a nice shot that snaps Mwekassa's head back.
Mwekassa jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donovan tries to clinch but Mwekassa is having none of it.
Mwekassa swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donovan fails in his attempt to clinch.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mwekassa can do to turn this around?
Mwekassa slips under a jab from Donovan.
Mwekassa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Donovan misses with a hook.
Donovan misses with an uppercut.
Mwekassa walks into a jab.
Donovan connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mwekassa. Mwekassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A swing and a miss from Mwekassa.
Donovan tries to clinch but Mwekassa moves away
and Mwekassa counters with a nice body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan looks to throw the jab but Mwekassa is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mwekassa! But no joy.
Donovan is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A big right from Mwekassa misses.
Donovan connects with the punch.
Donovan digs a good hook to Mwekassa's body.
Donovan throws a body punch but Mwekassa moves out of range.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mwekassa moves away.
Donovan throws a hook but Mwekassa avoids it easily.
Donovan misses the jab.
Donovan has closed the distance and engaged Mwekassa in a clinch.
Mwekassa blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donovan.
A head punch on the inside from Mwekassa fails to land.
Donovan trying to land knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Donovan dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Mwekassa walks into a stiff left hand from Donovan.
Jab, jab by Donovan - just one landing.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a hook
and Mwekassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mwekassa throws a shot to the body.
A jab from Donovan misses.
Mwekassa swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mwekassa lands a nice hook to Donovan's body. Donovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Donovan misses with a straight left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Donovan tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan misses with a wild combination.
Mwekassa tries a quick counter leg kick but Donovan is wise to it.
Mwekassa misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan sizes up Mwekassa with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Donovan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mwekassa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Donovan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mwekassa with the inside leg kick.
Donovan lands a nice hook to Mwekassa's body. Mwekassa takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mwekassa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Mwekassa takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Donovan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mwekassa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donovan is able to avoid easily.
Donovan misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan misses with a looping right.
Cayden Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mwekassa uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Mwekassa throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
Mwekassa uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan throws a right hand that misses
enabling Mwekassa to counter with a crisp jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Mwekassa misses the target.
Mwekassa lands a nice hook to Donovan's body. Donovan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan throws an off balance right hand
and Mwekassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan scores with the left hand. Mwekassa knows he should have avoided that one.
Donovan takes a swing at Mwekassa's ribcage but misses.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa throws a lazy uppercut
and Donovan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan throws a body punch but Mwekassa moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice body punch from Mwekassa.
Donovan clinches with his opponent.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mwekassa lands with a left to the head.
Mwekassa blocks an elbow strike.
Mwekassa manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mwekassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Donovan fails to land.
Donovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mwekassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Donovan.
Mwekassa blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Donovan backwards.
Mwekassa managing to block the knees to the body from Donovan.
Mwekassa goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Donovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mwekassa controls his hands.
Mwekassa blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Donovan fails to land.
Donovan lands a shot to the body.
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!
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
Donovan working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Donovan.
Mwekassa misses with the head strike.
Mwekassa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mwekassa steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan wants to clinch
and Mwekassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Donovan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mwekassa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Cayden Donovan did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A jab from Donovan finds it's way through Mwekassa's defenses.
Mwekassa shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Donovan misses with a looping right.
A nice side step and Mwekassa releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Donovan misses with a straight right.
Donovan tests Mwekassa's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A big right from Donovan misses.
Mwekassa slips a jab from Donovan.
Mwekassa appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Donovan misses the target.
Mwekassa's corner calls for a 1-2. Mwekassa obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan pushes Mwekassa up against the cage in a clinch.
Donovan working aggressively here.
Donovan lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Donovan.
Mwekassa blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Donovan.
Donovan tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Donovan tries to throw a body punch but Mwekassa avoids it by throwing Donovan back against the cage.
Mwekassa is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Mwekassa misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mwekassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mwekassa lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Donovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mwekassa.
Donovan lands an elbow just above Mwekassa 's eye.
Mwekassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Donovan misses with some punches.
Donovan swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mwekassa is trying to break the clinch but Donovan is controlling him.
Donovan throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Donovan.
Donovan misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Donovan blocks a body shot from Mwekassa.
Donovan misses with a punch on the inside.
Donovan makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Donovan is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Mwekassa is defending well for now.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Donovan stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donovan scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mwekassa breaks from the clinch.
Donovan moves out of range as Mwekassa strikes.
Mwekassa looks to land a left hand but Donovan moved out of range nicely.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Mwekassa is just out of range.
It seemed like Mwekassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mwekassa takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan misses with a body shot
and Mwekassa counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mwekassa takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Donovan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mwekassa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donovan scrambles back to his feet.
Mwekassa gets tackled into the cage by Donovan. Donovan maintains the clinch.
Mwekassa tries to stall but Donovan uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mwekassa blocks a body shot from Donovan.
Mwekassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan struggles to land a body shot inside as Mwekassa controls his hands.
Cayden Donovan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Donovan pushes Mwekassa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mwekassa is pushing Donovan up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Donovan lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Mwekassa tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan lands a hook to the side of the head.
Donovan lands a shoulder strike.
Donovan blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Still in the clinch, Donovan scores with a nice short uppercut.
Donovan letting Mwekassa take a breather here.
Donovan digs a right hand into Mwekassa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mwekassa's gas tank.
Mwekassa makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mwekassa is leaning against Donovan and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Good body shot from Donovan.
Mwekassa blocks a body shot from Donovan.
Mwekassa throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Donovans head.
Donovan swings wildly with an uppercut but Mwekassa uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mwekassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Donovan creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mwekassa's defenses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cayden Donovan had his way with Maximus Mwekassa in that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mwekassa lands a jab to the nose.
Donovan looks to land a left hand but Mwekassa moved out of range nicely.
Nice shot lands for Donovan.
Donovan bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Donovan misses with a body shot
and Mwekassa counters with a one-two to the body.
Donovan connects with a body shot.
Donovan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Donovan moves out of range of the strikes.
Donovan throws a lazy right hand but Mwekassa sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Donovan lands a nice looking body shot.
Mwekassa on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Donovan lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Donovan tries to clinch there but Mwekassa circles away.
Mwekassa throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donovan with a nice cross.
Mwekassa throws a lazy right hand but Donovan sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mwekassa takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Donovan misses the shot to the body.
Donovan lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Nice shot by Donovan.
Donovan's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Mwekassa connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Donovan scrambles back to his feet.
Mwekassa slips a straight right by Donovan.
Donovan lands with a right hand.
Donovan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mwekassa swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Donovan moves out of range of the strikes.
Mwekassa misses with a looping left.
Mwekassa lands with a hook. Donovan tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Maximus Mwekassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Donovan cracks Mwekassa with a good jab.
Mwekassa avoids the body shot from Donovan.
A good leg kick by Mwekassa.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mwekassa moves away.
Donovan misses with an uppercut.
Mwekassa misses with a two punch combination.
Donovan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Donovan misses with an uppercut
enabling Mwekassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Donovan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mwekassa feints a counter leg kick.
Mwekassa ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Donovan tries to bum rush Mwekassa with a series of wild strikes but Mwekassa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
It seemed like Mwekassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donovan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mwekassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Mwekassa needs to keep his hands up - Donovan had a free shot at his head there.
Mwekassa ducks under a wild hook from Donovan.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mwekassa tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Donovan is able to avoid easily.
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mwekassa counters with a nice uppercut.
Mwekassa lands a jab to the head.
Mwekassa gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Donovan swings for the body but Mwekassa moves out of range.
Mwekassa is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Donovan swings for the body but Mwekassa moves out of range.
Mwekassa fails in his attempt to clinch.
Cayden Donovan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mwekassa was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Mwekassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan ducks right into an uppercut from Mwekassa.
Donovan defending well as Mwekassa loads up on a big left hand.
Donovan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Mwekassa counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Danga de danga de dang - Donovan scores with a four punch combination!
Donovan throws a shot from downtown. Mwekassa moves away and avoids it.
Donovan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Mwekassa looks to land a combination but Donovan avoids it well.
Mwekassa lands a jab to the head.
Mwekassa takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mwekassa throws out a loose jab but Donovan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Donovan throws a jab but it's blocked by Mwekassa.
Mwekassa tries to move into range but Donovan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cayden Donovan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Donovan 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 50:45
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 50:45
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cayden Donovan!
Cayden Donovan retains his lightweight title!
Our winner, Cayden Donovan, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bruenor Battlehammer (ranked 2869 p4p, 601 weight class) and Paul Muhapuro (ranked 362 p4p, 86 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bruenor Battlehammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Paul Muhapuro!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Battlehammer throws a looping overhand right but Muhapuro ducks down to avoid it.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Muhapuro, as that shot connected.
Battlehammer on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Battlehammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muhapuro 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.
Muhapuro lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Bruenor Battlehammer has been cut.
Muhapuro throws out a powerful jab.
Battlehammer staying out of range there.
Battlehammer jabs Muhapuro to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Battlehammer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
We've been told by Battlehammer's head coaches at Ludus Magnus that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Battlehammer moves out of range of the body kick.
Muhapuro looks to score with a jab to the body but Battlehammer is just out of range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Muhapuro connects with a solid leg kick.
Muhapuro lands with a thumping leg kick.
Muhapuro fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Battlehammer checks it well.
A decent looking cross lands there for Battlehammer.
Muhapuro misses with a straight right.
Muhapuro throws a head kick that half lands.
Muhapuro thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Battlehammer if he has to take too many more of those.
Muhapuro avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Battlehammer down.
Muhapuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Battlehammer looks to land a left hand but Muhapuro moved out of range nicely.
Battlehammer throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Muhapuro throws a nice inside leg kick.
Battlehammer rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Muhapuro moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Battlehammer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Muhapuro avoids a punch combination nicely.
Muhapuro only half commits to the counter leg kick.
No joy there for Battlehammer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Muhapuro thumps Battlehammer with a low kick.
Battlehammer takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
A jab from Muhapuro does it's job there.
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!
Muhapuro throws a low kick, looking for Battlehammer's leg but Battlehammer calmly moves out of range.
Muhapuro swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Battlehammers head.
Battlehammer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Muhapuro.
A head punch on the inside from Battlehammer fails to land.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Battlehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Muhapuro is stalling here.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Battlehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Muhapuro swings wildly with an uppercut but Battlehammer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Battlehammer is trying to break the clinch but Muhapuro has him pressed against the cage.
Battlehammer breaks from the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Battlehammer. Muhapuro does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Muhapuro.
A nice inside leg kick there by Muhapuro. That's going to slow Battlehammer down.
Battlehammer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Battlehammer.
Muhapuro is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Muhapuro throws a front kick aimed at Battlehammer's knee but Battlehammer avoids it well.
Battlehammer is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Battlehammer throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Battlehammer.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Muhapuro. Battlehammer shrugs it off though.
Muhapuro thows a body kick. Battlehammer tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Battlehammer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Muhapuro was well out of range. Poor timing from Battlehammer.
Battlehammer takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Muhapuro tests Battlehammer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Battlehammer misses with a wild combination.
Muhapuro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Battlehammer.
Battlehammer walks into a stiff left hand from Muhapuro.
Muhapuro scores with a push kick.
Muhapuro lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Battlehammer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Muhapuro swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Muhapuro scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Muhapuro throws a lazy right hand but Battlehammer sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Muhapuro.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Muhapuro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Battlehammer throws a body punch but Muhapuro moves out of range.
Muhapuro moves into the clinch.
Muhapuro working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A nice right hand lands inside from Muhapuro.
Battlehammer manages to break the clinch.
Muhapuro lands a nice shot to the body.
Battlehammer on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Muhapuro. Muhapuro obviously looking to wear him down.
Battlehammer takes a swing at Muhapuro's ribcage but misses.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Battlehammer swinging wildly here.
Muhapuro scores with a head kick. Battlehammer tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
A thudding body kick lands there by Muhapuro!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Muhapuro doesn't manage to clinch there - Battlehammer circles away.
Muhapuro lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Battlehammer walks into a left hand.
Battlehammer is rocked!
Muhapuro walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Battlehammer drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Muhapuro swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Battlehammer's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paul Muhapuro!
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