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WCF 64: Wolf vs Sausagestrong PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Funky Colemadina (ranked 23070 p4p, 22838 weight class) and Rickson Time (ranked 276 p4p, 296 weight class). Colemadina comes to the cage accompanied by immortal by adema. Funky Colemadina had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Funky Colemadina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Rickson Time!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colemadina closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Time did well to prevent Colemadina getting side control.
Colemadina controlling the pace.
Time moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Time is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Colemadina is controlling him.
Time tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Colemadina knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Time on the ground.
Time is still trying to improve position.
Time bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Colemadina's guard.
Time slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colemadina is looking for a sweep.
Colemadina on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Colemadina tries to get out of the position.
Time tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Time wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colemadina, who protects the arm well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Time tries for a kimura but Colemadina is defending well.
Colemadina is trying to control Time's posture but Time avoids it.
Time wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colemadina, who protects the arm well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Time scores with a couple of short elbows.
Time wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Colemadina, who protects the arm well.
Time advances to full mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Colemadina ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Time moves away.
Colemadina closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Time quickly recovers to half guard.
Colemadina with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Time throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Colemadina keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Time wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina is looking to take a break and control but Time is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Time looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colemadina takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Time is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Colemadina pulls his head out easily.
Colemadina scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Colemadina is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Time doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Colemadina.
Well, if Colemadina 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Colemadina's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Colemadina's back!
Time controlling well, preventing Colemadina from escaping the position.
Colemadina defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Time's arms.
Colemadina fending off the submission attempt from Time.
Colemadina is trying to get back to his feet but Time has full control of the position and if anything, Colemadina has just worked his way into a worse spot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Time dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Time tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Colemadina swivels and escapes.
Time shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Time looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Time is thwarting Colemadina's attempts to control the position.
Colemadina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colemadina.
Time avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Time trying to control but Colemadina is working from the bottom.
Time passes Colemadina's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colemadina makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Colemadina.
Colemadina wants to stand and escape but Time is having none of it.
Time has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Colemadina trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Colemadina looking to hit a scissor sweep but Time is one step ahead there.
Time trying to control the position from guard on top but Colemadina is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Time is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Colemadina is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Colemadina has escaped and now he's on top!
Time looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Time working for a triangle but Colemadina defends it easily.
Colemadina controlling from the top position.
Time looking to control.
Colemadina slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Time looking for a sweep. Not yet Time, not yet.
Time has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colemadina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colemadina tries to free his leg and advance position but Time is retaining full guard.
Time has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colemadina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Time has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Colemadina can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Colemadina controls from within his opponent's guard.
Time is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Time throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colemadina would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Time looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Time looking for a guillotine here but Colemadina defends easily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Time wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Colemadina is now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rickson Time showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Colemadina closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Time did well to prevent Colemadina getting side control.
Time won't allow Colemadina to pass to mount.
Colemadina prevents Time from improving his position.
Colemadina trying to control the action but Time is working from the bottom.
Time looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Colemadina is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colemadina looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Colemadina slows the pace down in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Colemadina trying to control the action but Time is working from the bottom.
Colemadina content to control rather than advance.
Time looking for submissions off his back.
Time trying to hold on to Colemadina's head to control him but Colemadina postures up.
Time is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Colemadina moves nicely into side control.
Colemadina working the ground and pound from side control.
Time is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Colemadina's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Time moves into full guard.
Time will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Colemadina sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Time not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Time keeping moving, preventing Colemadina from controlling successfully.
Colemadina tries to stand but Time is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Horrible takedown attempt by Time or perhaps it was just good defense by Colemadina, which made it look bad.
Colemadina misses with a low kick.
Colemadina looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Colemadina tries to stand and escape but Time is controlling the position.
Rickson Time is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Time manages to get to full guard.
Time trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Time has control of Colemadina's left arm, preventing Colemadina from doing any damage.
Colemadina wants to stand but Time has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Colemadina might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Time holds on and takes a little breather.
Time is trying to keep Colemadina in close.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colemadina is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Funky Colemadina showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Time 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rickson Time!
An out of breath Rickson Time thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akello McGee (ranked 4444 p4p, 22619 weight class) and Taka Cruise (ranked 545 p4p, 749 weight class). Akello McGee 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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akello McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Taka Cruise!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Cruise.
Cruise tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
McGee keeps control of Cruise as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Cruise breaks from the clinch.
McGee keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cruise scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
McGee wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cruise avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McGee tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Cruise counters with a two punch combo.
McGee tries to clinch
and Cruise counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Taka Cruise seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee throws a leg kick
and Cruise counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee tries to clinch up but Cruise circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Cruise was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cruise manages to avoid it.
Cruise connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent McGee tumbling to the canvas! Cruise pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! McGee was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Taka Cruise!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Domaydo Cann (ranked 2781 p4p, 2877 weight class) and Juares Dea (ranked 348 p4p, 366 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Domaydo Cann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Juares Dea!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cann fails with the takedown
and Dea counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Cann changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Dea tries to avoid it but Cann manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Dea to the ground. Dea escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Dea is looking for the big counter here.
Dea fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cann tries to counter with a takedown but Dea is quick to defend against it.
Cann drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Cann in the domination position with Dea hanging on.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cann working the head with strikes.
Cann creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dea sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
I wouldn't like to be where Dea is right now.
Cann has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
You can see the frustration on Dea's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Cann throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Cann working away.
Dea tries to bench press Cann off him but Cann keeps the position.
Cann goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Dea rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Cann's guard! Nice work there by Dea!
Cann is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cann is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Dea doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cann.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dea tries to get to full guard but Cann has control of the leg.
Dea holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Cann is keen to just control but Dea is a slippery customer.
Cann is working for an americana but Dea has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Cann was thinking about the submission.
Cann working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dea is trying to control the position but Cann postures up.
Cann sitting in guard here, content to control.
Dea keeping moving, preventing Cann from controlling successfully.
Cann postures up in Dea's guard and throws a big left but Dea blocks it.
Cann throws a big right hand that misses.
Dea keeping full guard, as Cann tries to pass.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Cann controlling from the top position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dea tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cann manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dea slaps away a takedown attempt from Cann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Domaydo Cann. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dea bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Dea goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cann has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Dea but great work by Cann.
Dea is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Cann landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dea wants to get back to full guard but Cann has mounted him!
Cann lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
The referee warns Dea that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
 Dea is rocked!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Domaydo Cann dominated that round.
That's time! Cann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Cann shoots in and gets a takedown into Dea's guard.
Domaydo Cann overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Cann stands up over Dea, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dea is still in real trouble! Can Cann finish him?
Cann throws a strike but Dea rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dea seems to have recovered his senses.
Cann is looking to cinch up a triangle. Dea throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Cann's body to avoid the submission. Cann has instead reached around Dea's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Cann arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Domaydo Cann!
In defeat, Juares Dea stepped up to the mic, saying 'Mentally, I'm feeling more like myself again.'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jack Sparrow (ranked 2284 p4p, 2485 weight class) and Jens Jensen (ranked 116 p4p, 127 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jack Sparrow!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jens Jensen!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparrow scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Sparrow is nestled in close to Jensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Sparrow connects with a nice short shot to Jensen's temple.
Sparrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparrow lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sparrow throwing shots but Jensen is blocking nicely.
Sparrow winds up and cracks Jensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sparrow knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jensen on the ground.
Jensen has hold of Sparrow's hands but Sparrow slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow drops an elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Jensen looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sparrow drops an elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Sparrow scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sparrow thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jensen's head.
Jensen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparrow pulls his head out easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jensen is trying to maintain the position but Sparrow is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparrow wants to pass to mount but Jensen is defending the position.
Sparrow is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Sparrow slips a nice elbow through Jensen's hands, connecting with Jensen's forehead.
Sparrow trying to control from half guard but Jensen is working away.
Jensen looking for submissions off his back.
Sparrow winds up and cracks Jensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Sparrow lands with a punch from half guard.
Sparrow working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Sparrow looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Sparrow wants to take a breather but Jensen is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow lands with a punch from half guard.
Sparrow lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Sparrow content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Sparrow is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jensen regains full guard. Nicely done.
Jensen trying to keep a closed guard but Sparrow is proving a slippery customer.
Sparrow passes Jensen's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparrow working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sparrow seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jensen does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Sparrow is nestled in close to Jensen, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jensen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparrow winds up and cracks Jensen with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jensen tries to get to full guard but Sparrow has control of the leg.
Sparrow wants to pass the guard but Jensen is defending well.
Sparrow working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Jensen's thigh. Jensen counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Sparrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Jensen not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Sparrow has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Sparrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Jensen looking to control.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Sparrow advances to half guard.
Sparrow drops an elbow to the side of Jensen's head.
Jensen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Sparrow landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Jensen is looking to improve his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jensen taking some punishment here, with Sparrow in his half guard.
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!
Jensen on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Jensen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Sparrow pulls his head out easily.
Jensen is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sparrow's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sparrow's back!
Jensen is trying to stick to Sparrow's back but Sparrow is turning into Jensen. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Jensen's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Sparrow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Sparrow shoots in looking for a takedown but Jensen manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sparrow's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparrow tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jensen defends well and Sparrow ends up having to push Jensen into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Jensen tries to counter it with a takedown but Sparrow pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A short right from Jensen.
Sparrow is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jensen gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sparrow has been working on his balance at The Scrap Squad, so perhaps that has help him stuff some of the takedown attempts by Jensen.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jack Sparrow. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jensen is pressed up against the cage. Sparrow has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jensen down to the mat. Jensen avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Jensen shoots in looking for a takedown but Sparrow manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Jensen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Sparrow drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Jensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jensen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sparrow defends it easily.
Sparrow connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparrow is in close to Jensen's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Sparrow scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparrow lands a couple of elbows.
Sparrow lands a couple of elbows.
Sparrow cracks Jensen with a solid left hand.
Sparrow landing with the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparrow postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Sparrow from controlling successfully.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts inform us that Jensen has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparrow controlling from the top position.
Sparrow working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jensen is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparrow's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Jack Sparrow overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sparrow's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jensen keeping full guard, as Sparrow tries to pass.
Sparrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Sparrow works over Jensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sparrow connects with a couple of short punches.
Sparrow lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparrow makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparrow scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jensen keeping moving, preventing Sparrow from controlling successfully.
Sparrow chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparrow trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Sparrow wants to pass the guard but Jensen is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow wants to control from the top but Jensen keeps moving.
Sparrow stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Jensen swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Sparrow is working hard here to advance position.
Sparrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Jensen is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sparrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Sparrow working some strikes from top position.
Sparrow trying to control but Jensen is working from the bottom.
Jensen has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sparrow can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparrow works over Jensen with some ground and pound from guard.
Sparrow landing with the ground and pound.
Sparrow with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Sparrow distracts Jensen with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Sparrow is looking to pass into half guard but Jensen pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Jensen is in guard.
Sparrow tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparrow is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sparrow manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Jensen manages to get himself to full guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Sparrow postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Sparrow dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Jensen has a takedown stuffed.
No luck for Sparrow with that takedown attempt.
Sparrow misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Jensen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jensen fails with the takedown.
Sparrow changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jensen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Jack Sparrow has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jens Jensen.
Sparrow stuffs the takedown attempt from Jensen. Jensen gets slowly back to his feet.
Jensen takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
No luck for Jensen with that takedown attempt.
Sparrow half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Sparrow shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Jensen has his feet on Sparrow's thighs here. He's pushed Sparrow off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Sparrow screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jens Jensen!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 739 p4p, 3877 weight class) and Drapton Heed (ranked 90 p4p, 424 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Drapton Heed!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Heed misses.
Heed throws a body punch but Tarlah moves out of range.
Heed takes a swing at Tarlah's ribcage but misses.
Tarlah takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Heed has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Tarlah is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Heed throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drapton Heed seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heed misses with a wild body shot.
Tarlah shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Tarlah working Heed over with strikes.
Tarlah throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Heed to regain full guard.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah throwing strikes but missing.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Tarlah engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Tarlah makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Tarlah pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Heed is keeping the position for now.
That's two 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.
Heed looking for a sweep. Not yet Heed, not yet.
Tarlah with a nice head shot there.
Tarlah throws a big right hand that misses.
Heed trying to keep a closed guard but Tarlah is proving a slippery customer.
Heed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah throws a strike but Heed rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Heed wants to stand but Tarlah has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed wants to stand and escape but instead Tarlah has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Heed keeps moving.
Tarlah is looking to advance position but Heed has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Heed wants to stand but Tarlah is holding on to him, trying to stop him posturing up.
Tarlah is wriggling around trying to escape.
Tarlah wants to hold on but Heed pushes him away.
Heed wants to get back to his feet but Tarlah is holding on tight.
Tarlah sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but Heed is controlling well.
Tarlah trying to hold on to Heed's head to control him but Heed postures up.
Heed decides to stand and escape the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A decent looking cross lands there for Heed.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Drapton Heed will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heed throws a right hand that misses
and Tarlah counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tarlah.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Heed keeps moving.
Tarlah stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Heed swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Tarlah keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Heed's head.
Tarlah has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Heed utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah pushing down on Heed's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Tarlah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Tarlah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Heed's head.
Heed blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tarlah.
Heed regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Tarlah.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Heed preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah landing some decent shots from guard.
Tarlah with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Tarlah postures up in Heed's guard and throws a big left but Heed blocks it.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Heed blocks nicely.
Heed keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Tarlah accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Tarlah works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Tarlah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah passes to side control.
Tarlah throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tarlah throws a strike aimed at the side of Heed's head but Heed avoids it well.
Heed is working to avoid the ground and pound but Tarlah connects with a decent elbow.
Tarlah gets to mount! Heed was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah raining down hammerfists from mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah lands a nice shot to the head.
Tarlah lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heed in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Balink Tarlah dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into Heed's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Tarlah missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Tarlah lands a couple of elbows.
Tarlah trying to control but Heed is working from the bottom.
Tarlah controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Heed avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah advances to half guard.
Balink Tarlah overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Nice strikes from Tarlah there.
Tarlah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Tarlah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarlah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Tarlah throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Tarlah definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Tarlah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Heed wants to get back to full guard.
Tarlah trying to control from half guard but Heed is working away.
Tarlah thows a huge punch but Heed dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Tarlah lands a nice short elbow.
Tarlah is pressing down on Heed's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heed is holding on for now.
Tarlah not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Tarlah is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Heed can do to turn this around?
Tarlah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Heed does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Heed has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlah is working away from the top position though.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tarlah feints and as Heed raises his hands in defense, Tarlah changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah throwing strikes from guard but Heed blocks nicely.
Tarlah lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Heed keeping moving, preventing Tarlah from controlling successfully.
Tarlah chips away with some ground and pound.
Tarlah trying to control but Heed is working from the bottom.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Tarlah connects with a couple of short punches.
Tarlah in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Tarlah landing with the ground and pound.
Heed being controlled here, momentarily.
Tarlah trying to control but Heed is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Balink Tarlah showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Tarlah has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:27
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Balink Tarlah!
Balink Tarlah decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jay Cartwright (ranked 1748 p4p, 3838 weight class) and Romeo Del Gaiso (ranked 90 p4p, 169 weight class). Del Gaiso has chosen Deorro, Elvis Crespo & Henry Fong - Pica as his entrance music. Jay Cartwright has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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142
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jay Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Del Gaiso!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Del Gaiso shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cartwright's guard.
Cartwright tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Cartwright definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Gaiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Gaiso must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Cartwright is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Del Gaiso is aware though and is defending well.
Del Gaiso stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Del Gaiso makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Gaiso defends it easily.
Del Gaiso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Del Gaiso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Del Gaiso works over Cartwright with some ground and pound from guard.
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Del Gaiso slips an elbow through the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Gaiso defends it easily.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright working for a triangle but Del Gaiso defends it easily.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Gaiso trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Del Gaiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Del Gaiso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Del Gaiso postures up in Cartwright's guard and throws a big left but Cartwright blocks it.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Del Gaiso pushes his legs off easily.
Del Gaiso stopping the sweep attempt from Cartwright.
Cartwright has momentary wrist control but Del Gaiso slips an elbow through the middle.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cartwright bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Del Gaiso's guard.
Del Gaiso is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Del Gaiso looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Del Gaiso wants to stand and escape but Cartwright is having none of it.
Cartwright trying to control but Del Gaiso is working from the bottom.
Cartwright drops back looking for a leg! Del Gaiso is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Del Gaiso manages to kick Cartwright off! Cartwright jumps back into Del Gaiso's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright trying to control but Del Gaiso is working from the bottom.
Cartwright drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Del Gaiso dives on top into guard.
Del Gaiso has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Cartwright is proving hard to escape from.
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Del Gaiso defends easily.
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Del Gaiso throws a big right hand that misses.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes but missing.
Cartwright avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Del Gaiso manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Cartwright manages to get himself to full guard.
Cartwright utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Cartwright had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Del Gaiso defends it easily.
Del Gaiso is looking to work some ground and pound but Cartwright has wrist control.
Del Gaiso is posturing up here but Cartwright has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Del Gaiso tries to roll out but it's too tight and Del Gaiso has to tap! Slick submission there by Cartwright!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jay Cartwright!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Thunder (ranked 1783 p4p, 2074 weight class) and Matt Barnes (ranked 202 p4p, 228 weight class). Thunder 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Thunderstruck - AcDc. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, John Thunder !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Matt Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barnes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Thunder under the eye.
Barnes scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Thunder doesn't seem bothered though.
Thunder 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.
Thunder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Thunder avoids nicely.
Thunder moves into the clinch.
Barnes misses with a body punch.
Thunder blocks a body shot from Barnes.
Barnes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Thunder throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Thunder was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A head kick from Barnes lands but Thunder takes it in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder clinches.
Barnes breaks the clinch.
Barnes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thunder moves away.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
As Barnes looks to move away, Thunder throws a big counter combo but Barnes just gets out of the way.
Barnes throws a leg kick
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Thunder on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Thunder showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes connects with a looping right hand.
A low kick lands for Barnes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Barnes, right into the meat of the thigh.
Barnes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
Barnes rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Thunder counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Matt Barnes has been cut.
Barnes misses with a jab to the body
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes tries a head kick but it misses.
Thunder wants to clinch but Barnes slips to the side
and Barnes makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Thunder looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes is looking to chop away at Thunder 's legs.
Thunder was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Both fighters circling a little - Barnes finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Barnes throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Thunder 's head.
Barnes lands a lovely overhand right.
Thunder has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Barnes finds it's way round the side to connect with Thunder 's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Barnes misses
and Thunder counters with a two punch combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thunder just misses with a punch to the body.
Thunder doesn't manage to clinch there - Barnes circles away.
Thunder misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
Barnes throws a counter combo.
Thunder takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Matt Barnes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes avoids the head kick by Thunder .
Barnes swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Barnes drops Thunder with a beautiful combination! Thunder stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Barnes is looking for the KO!
 It looks like John Thunder has been cut.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Barnes - that will leave a mark!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barnes misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Matt Barnes dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Nice body kick from Barnes.
Thunder avoids a punch combination nicely.
Barnes misses with the combination.
Thunder throws a big counter combination but Barnes scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Thunder with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Barnes to score with a decent uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thunder pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Barnes lands with a kick to the temple. Thunder shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Barnes throws a right and a left that both miss.
A shot to the body from Barnes misses
and Thunder counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thunder dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Thunder counters with a huge left! Barnes is in big trouble! He's backing up but Thunder isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Barnes from any more damage. A dominating finish by Thunder !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Thunder !
John Thunder took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'I�m not anyone�s stepping stone!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Joey Horatius (ranked 1000 p4p, 2143 weight class) and Fumito Makino (ranked 61 p4p, 111 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Fumito Makino enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Horatius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fumito Makino!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
Danga de danga de dang - Makino scores with a four punch combination!
Makino scores with a body shot.
Horatius loads up on a big right hand but Makino slips the punch.
Makino throws a lazy uppercut
and Horatius counters with a left to the body.
Horatius looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Horatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Makino misses with a series of wild punches.
Makino scores with a punch to the head.
Horatius lands a body shot.
Horatius throws out a loose jab but Makino uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice side step and Makino releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Horatius throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Makino.
Makino getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Horatius misses the shot to the body.
Makino lands with a nice body punch.
Horatius looks to score with a jab to the body but Makino is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makino misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makino throws a body punch but Horatius moves out of range.
Makino lands a head shot.
Horatius looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Horatius throws a body punch but Makino moves out of range.
Horatius scores with a jab. Makino acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Horatius fails to land with a series of punches.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
A jab from Makino misses.
Makino clobbers Horatius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Makino lands a really nice looking cross but Horatius seems unphased.
Makino misses with a looping left.
Makino dodges the punch combination from Horatius.
Makino throws out a counter right but Horatius avoids it with no problem.
Makino cracks Horatius with an open hand slap.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Makino throws a right and a left that Horatius avoids nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Makino is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Makino looks to score with a jab to the body but Horatius is just out of range.
Horatius looks to land a left hand but Makino moved out of range nicely.
Makino throws a series of punches but Horatius avoids them all with ease.
Makino takes a swing at Horatius's ribcage but misses.
Horatius ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Makino moves away.
Horatius is looking to wear down Makino with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Makino fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Horatius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Good standup being displayed there by Horatius as he connects with a hook.
Horatius looks to land a combination but Makino avoids it well.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Makino lands a head shot.
Makino scores with a jab to the head.
Horatius moves away from the strike by Makino.
Makino scores with a jab to the head.
Makino throws an overhand right that lands on Horatius's shoulder, as Horatius tries to avoid the shot.
Makino misses with a right hand
and Horatius counters with a left to the body.
Fumito Makino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makino lands with a right hand.
A swing and a miss from Horatius.
Makino looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Makino misses with a looping right.
Makino scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Horatius doesn't seem bothered though.
Makino is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Horatius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Makino throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horatius misses with a wild body shot.
Makino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makino just misses with a punch to the body.
Horatius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Makino throws out a counter right but Horatius avoids it with no problem.
Makino misses with an uppercut.
A quick step to the side and Horatius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makino manages to avoid it.
Horatius throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Horatius slips a straight right by Makino.
Horatius throws a hook to the side of Makino's head but Makino sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makino throws a series of punches but Horatius moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makino throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makino throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Horatius.
Horatius throws a big shot that misses.
No joy there for Makino, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Horatius misses its target.
Makino misses the shot to the body.
Makino scores with a nice head shot.
Makino lands a glancing blow to the side of Horatius's head.
Horatius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Horatius loads up on a big right hand but Makino slips the punch.
Horatius swings for the body but Makino moves out of range.
Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makino dodges the punch combination from Horatius.
Makino throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Horatius throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Horatius throws a predictable looking body shot
and Makino counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Fumito Makino seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Some wild striking there from Makino.
Nice cross by Makino.
Horatius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Makino throws a lazy head kick
letting Horatius counter with a right hand.
Makino moves forwards but Horatius connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Horatius fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Makino manages to avoid it.
Makino connects with a nice looking jab.
Makino ducks right into an uppercut from Horatius.
Makino has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Horatius cracks Makino with an open hand slap.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Horatius tries to bum rush Makino with a series of wild strikes but Makino uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Makino avoids a punch combination nicely.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horatius was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Horatius punishes Makino's body with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horatius works over Makino's head and body with a nice combination.
Makino is rocked!
Makino showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Horatius.
Makino is still on wobbly legs! Can Horatius finish him?
Makino fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Horatius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Makino throws a hook but Horatius blocks it.
Makino seems to have recovered his senses.
Horatius tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Makino was well out of range. Poor timing from Horatius.
Horatius throws a right hand that misses
and Makino counters with a stiff right hand.
Horatius takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Makino lands a two punch combo.
Makino takes a swing at Horatius's ribcage but misses.
Makino throws the kick towards the body but Horatius avoids it.
Horatius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Good leg kick by Makino.
A nice combination there by Makino.
Horatius misses with a body punch
enabling Makino to counter with a crisp jab.
Makino swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Horatius.
Horatius swings for the body but Makino moves out of range.
Horatius just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Horatius throws a looping overhand right but Makino ducks down to avoid it.
Horatius swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Makino tries a head kick but it misses.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Horatius was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Horatius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Makino with a jab.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
letting Makino counter with a right hand.
Horatius lands a head shot.
Makino throws a left and a right that both miss
so Horatius counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Makino trying to control the position.
Horatius trying to control the position from guard on top but Makino is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Makino trying to control the position here.
Horatius looking to sit in guard and control but Makino gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Horatius is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Makino gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Makino throws an overhand right that lands on Horatius's shoulder, as Horatius tries to avoid the shot.
Horatius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Makino moves into range and connects with a jab.
Makino lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Horatius throws a series of punches but Makino moves out of range.
Makino throws a right hand that Horatius ducks under and follows up with a left that Horatius also avoids with ease.
Horatius misses with a body shot.
Makino throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Horatius sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Makino misses with a wild body shot.
Horatius misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Horatius misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Makino.
Jab by Makino.
Horatius takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Nice shot by Makino.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makino connects with a right hand. Horatius shakes it off.
Horatius misses with a lunging right hand
and Makino counters with a nice uppercut.
Horatius walks into a left hand.
 Horatius is rocked!
Makino drops Horatius with a big left hand! Horatius is injured, injured bad! Makino jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fumito Makino!
Fumito Makino decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chakree Somchai (ranked 1155 p4p, 1710 weight class) and Steve Cho (ranked 127 p4p, 189 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Chakree Somchai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Cho!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch.
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somchai scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Cho has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Somchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho scores with a hook to the body. Somchai takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Cho throws an overhand right that lands on Somchai's shoulder, as Somchai tries to avoid the shot.
Somchai plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Somchai throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cho throws a counter combo.
Chakree Somchai seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cho's head.
A cross from Somchai lands.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cho uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Somchai.
Somchai misses with a head kick.
A countering left hand to the body from Cho misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses
and Cho counters with a nice uppercut.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Somchai misses with a wild body shot.
Cho throws a big counter head kick but Somchai avoids it with no problem.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Cho.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cho.
Somchai has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cho controlling the action here for a moment.
Cho has Somchai pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by Somchai's head coaches at Viking Bizorkers that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Cho misses with a takedown attempt - Somchai sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Somchai fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cho on the side of the head.
Somchai lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai throws a combination that misses
and Cho counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Cho takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
That kick from Somchai tenderised Cho's leg. Cho is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Somchai scores with a leg kick.
Somchai scores with a nice body kick.
Somchai throws a sloppy head kick
and Cho counters with a head kick.
Somchai misses with a series of wild punches.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Somchai throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Cho's head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Somchai.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses
enabling Cho to counter with a crisp jab.
Somchai uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cho.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Somchai gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Somchai lands a nice shot that snaps Cho's head back.
Cho swats away the attempt to clinch by Somchai.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
Somchai tries to clinch but Cho moves out of range.
Cho avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Cho appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Somchai misses with a kick to the body.
Cho lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A low kick lands for Somchai.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Somchai catches Cho with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Somchai throws a low kick but Cho avoids it.
Somchai throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Cho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Somchai was well out of range. Poor timing from Cho.
Cho lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Somchai closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Somchai breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Cho throws a head kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Somchai fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Some wild striking there from Somchai.
Cho looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai with a nice cross.
Cho blocks the body kick.
Cho shoots in but no luck this time.
Somchai throws a quick counter head kick but Cho was just out of range.
Somchai delivers a nice body kick.
Somchai tries to clinch up but Cho circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Cho was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Somchai looks to land a body kick but Cho moved away.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cho avoids the head kick by Somchai.
Cho swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A head kick by Cho misses
and Somchai counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Cho is lucky that one didn't land flush.
Somchai keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Cho throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Somchai is looking to clinch.
Somchai scores with a jab.
Somchai is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cho can do to turn this around?
The fight stays on the outside here - Somchai looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Somchai bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Somchai throws a head kick that Cho semi-blocks.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai throws a head kick that half lands.
A big left from Cho misses.
Somchai scores with a spinning back kick!
Decent striking displayed by Somchai there.
Chakree Somchai is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Somchai pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Somchai looks to clinch
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Cho lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Cho.
Somchai tries a head kick but it misses.
Somchai throws a body punch but Cho moves out of range.
Somchai scores with a head kick.
Somchai scores with a kick to the midsection.
Cho has a takedown stuffed.
Somchai walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cho checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Somchai throws a head kick that misses.
Cho misses the jab.
And Somchai counters with a quick kick to the body but Cho blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Somchai rushes Cho and presses him up against the cage.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Somchai comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Steve Cho has been cut.
Cho can't break the clinch.
Somchai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Somchai throws a good cross that connects.
Somchai misses with a double jab
and Somchai takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chakree Somchai dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Steve Cho's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Somchai doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Somchai misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Somchai
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Somchai fakes the leg kick and cracks Cho in the body.
Cho lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Somchai uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cho moves out of range as Somchai strikes.
Cho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Cho has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Somchai.
Somchai tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Somchai throws a head kick but Cho moves out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Somchai misses the body punch
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Somchai displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cho throws out the jab.
Somchai connects with a jab.
A chopping leg kick lands by Somchai.
Somchai tries to close the distance and clinch up but Cho swats him away and circles back towards the center.
No joy there for Cho, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Cho shoots for a double leg takedown but Somchai sprawls well. He's pushed Cho's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Cho misses with a series of wild punches.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Somchai.
Chakree Somchai is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho moves out of range of the body kick.
Cho shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Somchai is trying to defend but Cho finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Somchai gets full guard.
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!
Somchai is pulling down on Cho's head to control his posture.
Cho trying to control the position from guard on top but Somchai is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Somchai holds on and takes a little breather.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Somchai wants to stand but Cho is controlling the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Somchai working a defensive guard here.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Somchai stuffs the takedown attempt from Cho. Cho gets slowly back to his feet.
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.
Cho gets tackled into the cage by Somchai. Somchai maintains the clinch.
Somchai escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cho fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Chakree Somchai has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Steve Cho.
Somchai throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Steve Cho has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Somchai thows a body kick. Cho tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A slapping body kick lands there for Somchai.
Somchai wants to clinch
and Cho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Somchai drives through and clinches with Cho against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Chakree Somchai.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Somchai, 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 Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Chakree Somchai!
A relieved looking Chakree Somchai 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wolf (ranked 224 p4p, 615 weight class) and Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 37 p4p, 92 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aaron Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sausagestrong tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aaron Wolf seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Wolf scores with a nice short uppercut.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
Wolf throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Sausagestrongs head.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
A short right from Sausagestrong on the inside.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Sausagestrong fails to land.
Wolf tries to throw a body punch but Sausagestrong avoids it by throwing Wolf back against the cage.
Sausagestrong lands a nice uppercut.
Wolf tries to work over Sausagestrong's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Sausagestrong swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sausagestrong misses with a body punch.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf throws a punch but it's blocked by Sausagestrong.
Wolf tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sausagestrong's elbow.
Sausagestrong's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
Wolf digs a right hand into Sausagestrong's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Sausagestrong's gas tank.
Wolf doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Sausagestrong blocks an uppercut.
Wolf lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Good body shot from Wolf.
Wolf lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Sausagestrong goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wolf lands an uppercut.
Wolf scores with a shot to the side of Sausagestrong's head.
Sausagestrong has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Nice body punch from Wolf - that landed with a thud.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
Wolf lands with a short shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf can't find room to land a body shot as Sausagestrong controls the action.
Wolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf digs a right hand underneath Sausagestrong's ribcage. Sausagestrong let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sausagestrong looks winded!
A short right from Wolf.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Wolf tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
Wolf lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Wolf tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
A body shot lands from Sausagestrong.
Wolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
It looks like Tommy Sausagestrong has been cut.
Wolf lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch on the inside.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf lands with a left to the head.
Sausagestrong tries a body shot but Wolf blocks it.
Sausagestrong has a couple of punches blocked by Wolf.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards.
Sausagestrong takes a shot to the head.
Sausagestrong lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Wolf lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf blocks an uppercut.
Sausagestrong working aggressively here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Sausagestrong tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Wolf's elbow.
Sausagestrong lands a shoulder strike.
Wolf lands with a right to the head.
Wolf misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wolf scores with a shot to the side of Sausagestrong's head.
Wolf lands with a left to the head.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Sausagestrong looking for a takedown.
A right hook to the body lands for Wolf.
Wolf lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Wolf creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Wolf lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
Wolf working aggressively here.
Wolf fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sausagestrong throws a head punch that misses.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
Wolf misses with a punch on the inside.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sausagestrong blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Sausagestrong throws a punch but it's blocked by Wolf.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook to the ribs.
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wolf misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wolf's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sausagestrong can't find room to land a body shot as Wolf controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wolf.
Wolf stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aaron Wolf dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tommy Sausagestrong's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Wolf lands with a nice body punch.
Wolf scores with a sloppy right hand. Sausagestrong should have avoided that one.
Sausagestrong misses with a leg kick.
Nice uppercut lands for Wolf. That snapped Sausagestrong's head back.
Sausagestrong fails with the takedown
and Wolf cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Wolf scores with the left hand. Sausagestrong knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Sausagestrong shoots in looking for a takedown but Wolf manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sausagestrong's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
A quick step to the side and Wolf tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wolf scoring well with a low kick there.
Wolf scores with the left hand. Sausagestrong knows he should have avoided that one.
Wolf throws a leg kick which misses Sausagestrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Sausagestrong tries to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wolf scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
The fight stays on the outside here - Sausagestrong looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sausagestrong takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Sausagestrong closes the distance but Wolf moves to the side
and Wolf counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sausagestrong ducks right into an uppercut from Wolf.
Sausagestrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Wolf can pounce on him.
Sausagestrong tries to clinch there but Wolf circles away.
Aaron Wolf is winning the standup battle so far.
Wolf lands with a right hand.
Wolf scores with a kick to the body.
Wolf lands a really nice looking cross but Sausagestrong seems unphased.
A big right from Sausagestrong misses.
Wolf scores with a jab to the jaw.
Wolf jabs Sausagestrong right on the nose. Sausagestrong blinks but takes it well.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sausagestrong shoots in for a double leg but Wolf sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Wolf feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Aaron Wolf has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Tommy Sausagestrong.
Wolf scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Sausagestrong doesn't seem bothered though.
Sausagestrong is breathing heavily.
Wolf lands with a cross.
Wolf lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Nice straight punches there by Wolf. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Wolf.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Wolf.
That has opened up Tommy Sausagestrong's cut even more.
Wolf misses with a shot to the body
and Sausagestrong counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Sausagestrong working aggressively here.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf misses with a body punch.
Sausagestrong takes a shot to the head.
Sausagestrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Wolf blocks a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sausagestrong.
Wolf lands a left hand that snaps the head of Sausagestrong backwards.
Wolf lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Wolf on the inside.
Sausagestrong struggles to land a body shot inside as Wolf controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wolf.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sausagestrong.
Wolf blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Sausagestrong.
Wolf prevents a body shot from Sausagestrong.
Aaron Wolf has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Wolf lands a left hand.
Sausagestrong tries to throw a body punch but Wolf avoids it by throwing Sausagestrong back against the cage.
Wolf lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sausagestrong takes a shot to the head.
Sausagestrong is rocked!
Sausagestrong misses with a punch to the body.
Sausagestrong is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf finish him?
Wolf drops Sausagestrong onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Sausagestrong is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Wolf has a couple of punches blocked by Sausagestrong.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wolf blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wolf is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Wolf tries a body shot but Sausagestrong blocks it.
Wolf lands a right hand.
Wolf dips a shoulder and cracks Sausagestrong with a mighty uppercut! Sausagestrong falls back against the cage and Wolf unloads with a barrage of strikes! Sausagestrong is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Wolf screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf retains his light heavyweight title!
Aaron Wolf seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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