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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Van Der Veer Jr (ranked 6653 p4p, 23681 weight class) and Bruno Souppe (ranked 722 p4p, 759 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bruno Souppe was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Van Der Veer Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bruno Souppe!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Bruno Hogan and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Souppe tries to sprawl but Der Veer Jr drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Souppe is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Souppe trying to hold on to Der Veer Jr's head to control him but Der Veer Jr postures up.
Souppe controlling the position well.
Souppe actively working from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Der Veer Jr wants to control but Souppe is keeping him busy.
Souppe moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Der Veer Jr wants to control from the top but Souppe keeps moving.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Souppe is on top in guard.
Der Veer Jr not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Souppe sitting in guard here, content to control.
Der Veer Jr seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Souppe postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Der Veer Jr is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Souppe, into his guard.
Der Veer Jr postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Souppe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Der Veer Jr, into his guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Souppe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Souppe passes into half guard.
Souppe looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Der Veer Jr won't allow Souppe to pass to mount.
Souppe passes to full mount!
Der Veer Jr is desperately trying to improve his position but Souppe has a good base and remains in mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Souppe looking for a guillotine from mount but Der Veer Jr is having none of it.
Souppe looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Der Veer Jr defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Souppe.
Souppe quickly switches position and commits to an armbar! It's a big risk for Souppe but it's paid off an Der Veer Jr is forced to tap! Nice work by Souppe.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bruno Souppe!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr (ranked 4499 p4p, 2115 weight class) and DJ Costune (ranked 531 p4p, 285 weight class). Costune is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by God Save The Queen. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, DJ Costune!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Ron Honeybunn and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Costune lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Maximus Jr circles away quickly and effectively.
Costune blocks a jab.
Costune tries to move into range but Maximus Jr moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Costune has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Costune there as he acknowledges the shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Costune swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Maximus Jr counters with a straight right hand.
Costune throws a right and a left that both miss.
Maximus Jr shoots in and drives through. Costune sprawls well.
Maximus Jr is trying hard to land a takedown here. Costune sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Maximus Jr slips a jab and a cross from Costune.
Costune rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Maximus Jr moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Costune throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Maximus Jr on the side of the head.
Costune tries to land a leg kick but Maximus Jr saw it coming and moves away.
Maximus Jr pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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!
Maximus Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Costune throws a leg kick that misses.
Maximus Jr half committed to a counter leg kick.
Costune cracks Maximus Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Costune misses with a looping left.
Costune slips under a jab from Maximus Jr.
Costune has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Costune throws a nice looking combination but Maximus Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Maximus Jr appears to be looking for a big counter.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr shoots in looking for a takedown. Costune tries to sprawl out of it but Maximus Jr keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Costune manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick that misses.
Costune moves away from the strike by Maximus Jr.
Good shot there by Maximus Jr.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Costune is looking for the big counter here.
DJ Costune is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Costune misses with a series of wild punches.
Maximus Jr shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Costune lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Maximus Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Costune has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Maximus Jr finds it's way round the side to connect with Costune's head.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Some wild striking there from Maximus Jr.
Costune looks to land a combination but Maximus Jr avoids it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Some wild striking there from Costune.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Costune misses with a looping left.
Maximus Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Costune's shoulder, as Costune tries to avoid the shot.
Maximus Jr fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Costune avoids it really well and circles away.
Costune appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Maximus Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Costune.
A big left from Maximus Jr misses.
Costune avoids a kick to the body.
Maximus Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Costune, looking for a takedown. Maximus Jr pushes Costune against the cage but Costune circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Maximus Jr walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Costune misses with an uppercut.
Costune throws a body punch but Maximus Jr moves out of range.
Maximus Jr tries to score with a low kick but Costune moves his leg out of the way.
Costune throws a counter combo.
Costune throws a series of punches but Maximus Jr avoids them all with ease.
A big right from Maximus Jr misses.
Costune works over Maximus Jr's head and body with a nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Costune misses.
Costune swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Maximus Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Costune gets double underhooks and turns Maximus Jr into the cage.
Maximus Jr breaks the clinch.
Maximus Jr looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Costune throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Maximus Jr will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Costune misses with a few strikes there.
Maximus Jr scores with a jab to the jaw.
Maximus Jr tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Costune swivels and escapes.
Maximus Jr misses with a body shot.
Costune misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Costune ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Maximus Jr.
Maximus Jr has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Maximus Jr throws a series of punches but Costune moves out of range.
Maximus Jr takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
Maximus Jr is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Maximus Jr lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A lazy left from Maximus Jr finds it's target.
Maximus Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Costune.
Maximus Jr appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Costune thuds his right hand into Maximus Jr's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Maximus Jr lunges at Costune with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Costune's hand.
A head kick misses from Maximus Jr.
Costune stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Costune wants it to stay on the feet.
Costune avoids a punch combination nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Maximus Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Costune is just out of range.
Costune connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Costune misses with a combination
and Maximus Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Costune tries to bum rush Maximus Jr with a series of wild strikes but Maximus Jr uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DJ Costune dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Maximus Jr throws a poor cross that misses
and Costune counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Maximus Jr throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Maximus Jr goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Costune throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Maximus Jr misses with a hook. Costune ducked under it nicely.
Costune swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A combination from Costune does no damage.
The fighters circling - Maximus Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Maximus Jr takes a swing at Costune's ribcage but misses.
Maximus Jr looking to score a takedown here. Costune is defending well but Maximus Jr drives through and ends up in Costune's guard.
Costune wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Maximus Jr manages to pass to side control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Costune is looking to escape.
Costune has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maximus Jr is taking a breather. Costune says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Maximus Jr is looking to pass Costune's guard but actually Costune recovers to full guard.
Maximus Jr trying to control but Costune is working from the bottom.
Maximus Jr forces his way into half guard.
Costune is in trouble now - Maximus Jr has advanced to mount!
Maximus Jr unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Maximus Jr scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Costune?
Maximus Jr fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The referee warns Costune that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Maximus Jr is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Costune can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Maximus Jr landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Maximus Jr landing strikes from the mount.
Maximus Jr with a couple of short strikes.
 Costune is rocked!
Maximus Jr loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Costune scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Maximus Jr land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Maximus Jr stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr!
A relieved looking Marcus Megnus Maximus Jr Maximus Jr 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lanuola Sefina (ranked 4132 p4p, 2020 weight class) and Devin Hill (ranked 461 p4p, 246 weight class). Devin Hill has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Lanuola Sefina's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lanuola Sefina!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Hill!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Skip Squint and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sefina throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Sefina uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hill.
Sefina misses with a hook.
Hill keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hill slips under a jab.
Sefina misses with a looping right.
Hill throws out a counter right but Sefina avoids it with no problem.
Hill bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Hill! But no joy.
Hill scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Sefina misses with a looping left.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hill.
Sefina lands with a shot to the body.
A big left from Hill misses.
Sefina throws a series of punches but Hill moves out of range.
We've been hearing reports that Sefina has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hill throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sefina was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Sefina ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
A nice combination there by Hill.
Sefina lands a lovely overhand right.
Sefina on the wrong end of a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hill lands an impressive looking overhand right. Sefina doesn't seem phased though.
Sefina throws a jab but it's blocked by Hill.
Sefina slips under a jab from Hill.
Hill throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Sefina steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hill.
Hill misses with a lunging right hand
and Sefina counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hill gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A leg kick checked by Sefina.
Hill swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sefina ducks under a wild hook from Hill.
Sefina tries for a takedown but Hill circles away easily
and Hill counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Sefina misses with a looping right.
Hill looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Hill pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hill uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sefina.
Sefina walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sefina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hill's waist but Hill gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sefina off to one side.
Sefina is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hill tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sefina was well out of range. Poor timing from Hill.
Sefina appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
A swing and a miss from Sefina.
Sefina misses with a wild body shot.
Sefina takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Sefina scores with a hook.
Hill misses with a looping left.
Hill jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hill misses with a left hand
and Sefina connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sefina avoids the body shot from Hill.
Hill clinches up with Sefina and pushes him back against the cage.
Hill lands an elbow inside that Sefina shrugs off.
Sefina is leaning against Hill and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Sefina takes an elbow to the temple.
Hill prevents a body shot from Sefina.
Sefina misses with a body punch.
Hill lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sefina backwards.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Sefina avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hill.
Sefina tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Sefina throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Hill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hill taking a breather.
Sefina avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Hill throws an elbow but misses.
Hill stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sefina avoids it.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Lanuola Sefina has been cut.
Hill working the clinch nicely. Sefina is working for position but Hill cracks him with a big knee to the head! Sefina crumples up against the cage and Hill lands two more shots before the ref can save Sefina! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee & Punches). Devin Hill!
A relieved looking Devin Hill 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Herleifr Conchobhar (ranked 1631 p4p, 3799 weight class) and Victor Ballsawash (ranked 203 p4p, 436 weight class). Herleifr Conchobhar 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Herleifr Conchobhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Victor Ballsawash!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Hugh Johnson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ballsawash shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Conchobhar as he avoids it easily.
Herleifr Conchobhar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Conchobhar throws the kick towards the body but Ballsawash avoids it.
Conchobhar stuffs the takedown attempt from Ballsawash. Ballsawash gets slowly back to his feet.
Conchobhar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Conchobhar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Ballsawash has time to react.
 It looks like Victor Ballsawash has been cut.
Ballsawash slips a straight right by Conchobhar.
Ballsawash is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Conchobhar lands a big uppercut and Ballsawash crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Ballsawash looks OK. Conchobhar waves Ballsawash back to his feet!
Ballsawash is rocked!
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!
Conchobhar misses with a hook. Ballsawash ducked under it nicely.
Ballsawash is still on wobbly legs! Can Conchobhar finish him?
Ballsawash doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Conchobhar counters with a nice right hand that sends Ballsawash toppling to the canvas! Ballsawash scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Conchobhar finish him?!
Herleifr Conchobhar has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Ballsawash.
Ballsawash fails with the takedown.
Ballsawash seems to have recovered his senses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ballsawash bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Conchobhar comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Ballsawash falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Ballsawash was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Herleifr Conchobhar!
An out of breath Herleifr Conchobhar 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Murphy (ranked 861 p4p, 3499 weight class) and Sam Cooper (ranked 112 p4p, 408 weight class). Murphy comes into the arena with The Black Keys - Little Black Submarines blaring out of the sound system. The crowd seem to be enjoying Cooper's choice of entrance music: Tale of Cu Chulainn. Sam Cooper has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Patrick Murphy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Patrick Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Sam Cooper!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, Eliza Hachem and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cooper is looking to clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Cooper. No joy for Murphy on that attempt.
Cooper tries to counter by closing the distance.
Cooper drives through and clinches with Murphy against the cage.
Murphy working hard to break the clinch.
Murphy is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Cooper gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
I was talking to Murphy's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Murphy pulls guard.
Cooper postures up.
Cooper must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Murphy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Murphy is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy trying to control from Cooper's half guard. Cooper has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Murphy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Cooper wants to get back to his feet but Murphy is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cooper has momentary wrist control but Murphy slips an elbow through the middle.
Murphy makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Murphy trying to control the position from guard on top but Cooper is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Our spies down at at Irish Collar & Elbow Academy (ICE) inform us that Cooper has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Murphy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cooper swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy wants to control from the top but Cooper keeps moving.
Cooper wants to stand and escape but Murphy is having none of it.
Murphy trying to control but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Murphy not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Murphy looking to sit in guard and control but Cooper gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cooper content to stall in guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Cooper has passed into side control.
Murphy keeps Cooper under control for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Cooper's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Murphy tries to roll over but Cooper keeps him under control.
Murphy is concentrating on defense, preventing Cooper from advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Cooper tries to stand and escape but Murphy is controlling the position.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cooper wants to pass to mount but Murphy is defending the position.
Cooper is controlling the pace.
Murphy is looking for a sweep. Cooper is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Cooper's head but Cooper sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Murphy scores with a decent looking hook.
Murphy lands with a cross.
Murphy pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Murphy dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Cooper shows good takedown defense.
Cooper clinches up against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
Murphy has picked Cooper up - he's going for a ride! Murphy dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Murphy thows a huge punch but Cooper dodges it nicely.
Murphy not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Murphy trying to control the action but Cooper is working from the bottom.
Cooper pushes Murphy off looking to stand but Murphy dives back in and keeps control.
Cooper has one foot on Murphy's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy moves out of range as Cooper strikes.
Murphy feinted with a counter takedown.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Murphy avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Murphy shoots in but no luck this time.
Cooper cracks Murphy with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cooper's half guard.
Cooper manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Sam Cooper is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sam Cooper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Murphy tries to keep at a distance but Cooper has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Murphy tries for a takedown but Cooper manages to get underhooks.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cooper tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Cooper back against the cage.
Murphy wants a takedown.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Murphy manages to break the clinch.
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Murphy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Cooper sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Murphy somewhat.
Cooper moves away from the strike by Murphy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy looks to land a left hand but Cooper moved out of range nicely.
Murphy gets tackled into the cage by Cooper. Cooper maintains the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
Murphy breaks the clinch.
Cooper forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Cooper misses with a punch on the inside.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Cooper uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Cooper on the inside.
Cooper doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cooper has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper stalling in the clinch.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Cooper is pressed up against the cage. Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Cooper down to the mat. Cooper avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Cooper clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cooper lands with a light punch inside.
Cooper goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Murphy has a couple of punches blocked by Cooper.
Cooper lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Cooper prevents Murphy from breaking the clinch.
Cooper misses with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy wants to break free but Cooper has control.
Murphy drops down looking for an ankle pick but Cooper pulls his leg out and moves away.
Cooper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cooper's waist but Cooper gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Murphy off to one side.
Cooper drops his hands momentarily and Murphy takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cooper tries to clinch up but Murphy circles away and keeps his distance.
Cooper fails with an attempt to clinch.
Horrible takedown attempt by Murphy or perhaps it was just good defense by Cooper, which made it look bad.
Murphy throws a lazy right hand but Cooper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Murphy cracks Cooper with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Cooper sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cooper.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Murphy.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cooper.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cooper lands with a right to the head.
Cooper lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cooper tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A right hand to the body from Cooper.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Cooper.
Murphy stalls.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Cooper gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy is trying to drag Cooper to the mat but Cooper just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Cooper misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sam Cooper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Murphy fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Cooper doesn't manage to clinch there - Murphy circles away.
Cooper tries to clinch up.
Cooper lands a head shot.
Cooper clinches.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
Murphy has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Cooper avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Murphy slows down the pace here.
Cooper prevents a takedown attempt there.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Patrick Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy tries to score a body lock takedown but Cooper shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Cooper has a couple of punches blocked by Murphy.
Cooper tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
Cooper lands a nice shot to the body.
Cooper throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
A shot in the inside from Cooper.
Cooper swings wildly with an uppercut but Murphy uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cooper tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cooper has Murphy pressed against the cage, preventing Murphy from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Cooper lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cooper.
Sam Cooper seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cooper lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cooper working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Cooper.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cooper creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cooper.
 Murphy is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cooper creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Murphy's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Murphy drops to his knees and Cooper pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sam Cooper!
Sam Cooper 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 1579 p4p, 2842 weight class) and Tyson Thompson (ranked 159 p4p, 277 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyson Thompson !
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Ben Watson and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson missing with a left hand there. Craven was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Craven scores with a nice right hand.
We've been hearing reports that Craven has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Craven lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Craven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Thompson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Thompson swings for the body but Craven moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Thompson .
Thompson swinging wildly here.
Craven slips a straight right by Thompson .
Thompson connects with a body shot.
Thompson misses with a double jab.
Craven slips a jab from Thompson .
Craven lands a nice shot to the body.
Thompson gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Craven to score an easy takedown into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Thompson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Craven can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Craven's guard.
Thompson stays in close to Craven's body and controls the position.
Craven throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Craven trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Craven doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Thompson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Thompson has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Gainers . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Craven looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Thompson content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Craven trying to keep a closed guard but Thompson is proving a slippery customer.
Thompson postures up in Craven's guard and throws a big left but Craven blocks it.
Craven looking to hit a scissor sweep but Thompson is one step ahead there.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Craven is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Craven is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Craven looking for a sweep. Not yet Craven, not yet.
Thompson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Craven working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Thompson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Thompson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Craven has his foot on Thompson 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Thompson works his way back into a safe position though.
Thompson is fighting to break Craven's control of his arms but Craven is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Craven is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Thompson has his hands clasped together but Craven extends and breaks Thompson 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Craven.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Destin Craven!
Destin Craven tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aleks Kuznetsov (ranked 968 p4p, 2246 weight class) and Devin Ecker (ranked 141 p4p, 309 weight class). Ecker has chosen Where The Hood At? as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aleks Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devin Ecker!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, John Mangel and Chris Dean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Kuznetsov - just one landing.
Kuznetsov throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
We've been told by Kuznetsov's head coaches at Ironside Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ecker decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Kuznetsov slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kuznetsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Ecker throwing strikes from guard but Kuznetsov blocks nicely.
Kuznetsov is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Ecker is controlling him.
Kuznetsov on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kuznetsov tries to get out of the position.
Ecker is looking to work some ground and pound but Kuznetsov has wrist control.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kuznetsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Ecker prevents Kuznetsov from getting back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ecker is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker throwing strikes but missing.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ecker trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kuznetsov preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ecker accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kuznetsov working a defensive guard here.
Kuznetsov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ecker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Kuznetsov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Ecker controls the pace.
Ecker stopping the sweep attempt from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kuznetsov has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Ecker is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Kuznetsov throws an elbow but misses.
Kuznetsov is pressed up against the cage. Ecker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Kuznetsov down to the mat. Kuznetsov avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ecker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kuznetsov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Ecker 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.
Kuznetsov lands an overhand right.
Ecker looks to land a right hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kuznetsov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Ecker looks to land a left hand but Kuznetsov moved out of range nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with the punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ecker throws out a leg kick but Kuznetsov moves out of range and Ecker only half commits.
Kuznetsov was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Ecker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ecker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuznetsov was well out of range. Poor timing from Ecker.
Aleks Kuznetsov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ecker looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ecker goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
It looked like Kuznetsov was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Ecker misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Kuznetsov sizes up Ecker with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Ecker tests Kuznetsov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kuznetsov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control.
Kuznetsov explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Ecker throws a body kick that misses.
Ecker shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with a body kick that stops Ecker in his tracks momentarily.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight left.
Kuznetsov lands a jab.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov cracks a nice hook into Ecker's ribs.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuznetsov misses the target.
Ecker takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Kuznetsov throws a wild body kick that Ecker sees coming a mile off.
Ecker avoids a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuznetsov. Ecker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ecker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kuznetsov is able to avoid easily.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
Ecker misses with the body kick
and Kuznetsov counters with an outside leg kick.
Kuznetsov tries a low kick but Ecker avoids it.
Ecker moves in looking to clinch but Kuznetsov pushes him off.
Kuznetsov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Ecker throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kuznetsov was covering up waiting for the punch and Ecker finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Kuznetsov is pulling down on Ecker's head to control his posture.
Kuznetsov is trying to control the position but Ecker postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ecker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kuznetsov pulls Ecker in to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aleks Kuznetsov dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Kuznetsov with a nice cross.
Aleks Kuznetsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Ecker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kuznetsov can pounce on him.
Nice shot by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov throws an overhand right that lands on Ecker's shoulder, as Ecker tries to avoid the shot.
Ecker has managed to clinch.
Ecker tries to land knees in the clinch but Kuznetsov avoids the damage to the body.
Ecker throws a knee to the head but misses.
Kuznetsov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Ecker pushes Kuznetsov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A knee to the head by Ecker.
Ecker breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kuznetsov throws a lazy uppercut
and Ecker counters with a nice uppercut.
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!
Ecker shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Kuznetsov but Kuznetsov pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a leg kick that misses.
Ecker follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Kuznetsov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kuznetsov throws a head kick that misses.
Ecker takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ecker looks for the body kick but Kuznetsov saw that one coming.
Ecker takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Ecker scores with a nice strike.
Ecker dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kuznetsov. That did some damage!
Kuznetsov on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Kuznetsov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ecker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ecker throws a head kick that misses.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kuznetsov pushes Ecker away with a front kick.
Ecker throws a big shot that misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kuznetsov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ecker counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Kuznetsov scores with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ecker slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Ecker unleashes a big counter combination but Kuznetsov bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice sprawl there from Kuznetsov as Ecker shoots in.
A punch combination from Kuznetsov misses.
Ecker throws a wild body kick that Kuznetsov sees coming a mile off.
Kuznetsov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ecker manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ecker can do to turn this around?
The crowd cheers as Ecker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Kuznetsov doesn't seem phased though.
Kuznetsov lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ecker takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Ecker swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Ecker throws a low kick, looking for Kuznetsov's leg but Kuznetsov calmly moves out of range.
A head kick misses from Ecker.
Ecker throws a hook but Kuznetsov blocks it.
Kuznetsov lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Ecker at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ecker if he has to take too many more of those.
Kuznetsov scores with a spinning back kick!
A low kick from Kuznetsov misses
and Ecker counters with a takedown into side control.
Ecker tries to score with some ground and pound. Kuznetsov controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Kuznetsov is trying to control Ecker's posture but Ecker avoids it.
Ecker tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Ecker works to advance to full mount. Kuznetsov defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Ecker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Poor strikes thrown by Ecker there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Kuznetsov tries to get back to half guard but can't.
A nice elbow there by Ecker.
Ecker lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kuznetsov hang on?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ecker fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kuznetsov regains half guard.
Kuznetsov tries to roll over but Ecker keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ecker thows a huge punch but Kuznetsov dodges it nicely.
Ecker wants to control but Kuznetsov is keeping him busy.
Ecker tries to pass to full mount but Kuznetsov defends it.
Kuznetsov is looking to escape.
Ecker drops an elbow to the side of Kuznetsov's head.
Kuznetsov trying to hold on to Ecker's head to control him but Ecker postures up.
Ecker lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ecker working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Kuznetsov's thigh. Kuznetsov counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Ecker wants to control from the top but Kuznetsov keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Aleks Kuznetsov will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Ecker pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ecker misses with a head kick.
Kuznetsov works the jab nicely.
Kuznetsov connects with a looping right hand.
Kuznetsov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Ecker.
Ecker shoots in for a double leg but Kuznetsov sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Ecker slips a jab from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ecker takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ecker slips a jab and a cross from Kuznetsov.
Ecker moves out of range of the body kick from Kuznetsov.
Ecker throws a poor cross that misses
and Kuznetsov counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ecker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ecker is looking to slow Kuznetsov down with leg kicks.
A jab from Ecker misses.
Ecker fails to land with a series of punches.
Kuznetsov with a jab.
Kuznetsov takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A bone on bone clash there as Ecker blocks the leg kick.
Ecker on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a jab to the nose.
Kuznetsov tries to bum rush Ecker with a series of wild strikes but Ecker uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kuznetsov throws a right and a left that Ecker avoids nicely.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch but Kuznetsov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Kuznetsov misses with a straight right.
Ecker moves away from the strike by Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov tests Ecker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ecker tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kuznetsov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ecker darts in looking for a takedown but Kuznetsov gets double underhooks and turns Ecker into the cage.
Aleks Kuznetsov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Devin Ecker.
Ecker misses with a body shot.
Kuznetsov misses with an uppercut
and Ecker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ecker pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Ecker shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Kuznetsov sprawls well. Kuznetsov wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ecker gets slowly back to his feet.
Kuznetsov looks to land a right hand but Ecker moved out of range.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters with a stiff right hand.
Ecker dives in and grabs Kuznetsov's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kuznetsov pushes down on Ecker's head and hops out.
Ecker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kuznetsov.
Ecker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kuznetsov manages to avoid it.
Kuznetsov takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Devin Ecker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Kuznetsov there.
Kuznetsov throws a hook to the side of Ecker's head but Ecker sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov circles away easily
and Kuznetsov counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ecker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice looking body kick.
Ecker has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ecker on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Kuznetsov throws a right hand that Ecker ducks under and follows up with a left that Ecker also avoids with ease.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches up with Kuznetsov, looking for a takedown. Ecker pushes Kuznetsov against the cage but Kuznetsov circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Kuznetsov connects with a solid leg kick.
Ecker walks into a left hand.
Ecker on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Kuznetsov scores with a jab to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ecker closes the distance and clinches.
Ecker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Aleks Kuznetsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kuznetsov tries to work over Ecker's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ecker tries for a takedown but Kuznetsov manages to get underhooks.
Ecker missing with knees to the body.
Kuznetsov scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov cracks Ecker with a nice body shot.
Kuznetsov lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ecker backwards.
Kuznetsov breaks the clinch.
Kuznetsov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Ecker fails with the takedown
and Kuznetsov counters with an inside leg kick.
Ecker throws a lazy body kick
and Kuznetsov connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kuznetsov defending well as Ecker loads up on a big left hand.
A solid leg kick lands there for Kuznetsov.
Kuznetsov lands a nice hook to Ecker's body. Ecker takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aleks Kuznetsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kuznetsov, 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:28
Judge John Mangel scores the fight 30:28
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aleks Kuznetsov!
Aleks Kuznetsov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Devin Ecker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I want to congratulate Aleks Kuznetsov for a hell of a performance. You were the better man. I am sorry I couldn't get the job done tonight.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 1107 p4p, 1479 weight class) and Alex Steel Ii (ranked 166 p4p, 209 weight class). Barbosa comes to the cage accompanied by Unfaithful. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Alex Steel Ii!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Steve Erwin and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Steel Ii wants to slow Barbosa down by chopping away at his legs.
Barbosa's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Steel Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Barbosa scrambles back to his feet.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Steel Ii displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Steel Ii looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
It looked like Barbosa wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Barbosa gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii misses with a head kick.
Nice body kick from Steel Ii.
Jab, jab by Steel Ii - just one landing.
Barbosa slaps away a takedown attempt from Steel Ii, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Steel Ii tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Steel Ii shoots in but no luck this time.
Steel Ii tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa fires out a quick counter leg kick but Steel Ii just manages to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Steel Ii uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barbosa.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Steel Ii shoots and misses
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Baldomir Barbosa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alex Steel Ii.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Steel Ii lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Barbosa has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Barbosa and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A little feinted left hand from Barbosa on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Steel Ii dives in for a single leg takedown but Barbosa sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
A telegraphed right hand from Barbosa misses the target.
Barbosa dodges the punch combination from Steel Ii.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Ii misses with an uppercut. Barbosa saw that one coming.
Steel Ii blocks a low kick nicely.
Barbosa takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Steel Ii throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Barbosa sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Steel Ii lets loose with a powerful body kick. Barbosa will feel that in the morning.
The fighters circling - Steel Ii throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Steel Ii thows a leg kick but Barbosa checks it
and Barbosa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Alex Steel Ii has been cut.
Steel Ii looks to land a combination. Barbosa sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Ii dips to his left and cracks Barbosa with an uppercut!
Steel Ii shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Barbosa as he jumps to the side.
Steel Ii ducks right into an uppercut from Barbosa.
A low kick from Steel Ii misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice right hand that sends Steel Ii toppling to the canvas! Steel Ii scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Barbosa finish him?!
Steel Ii is rocked!
Steel Ii looks to land a body kick but Barbosa moved away.
Barbosa tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Steel Ii manages to circle out of the way.
Steel Ii is still on wobbly legs! Can Barbosa finish him?
Steel Ii stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Barbosa avoids the head kick by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii seems to have recovered his senses.
Steel Ii scores with a kick to the midsection.
Steel Ii lands a head kick!
Steel Ii misses with a hook
and Barbosa counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Steel Ii throws a push kick but Barbosa slaps the foot to one side.
Steel Ii fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii looks to throw a body kick
and Barbosa counters by moving into the clinch.
Steel Ii misses with the head strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Steel Ii.
Barbosa swings wildly with an uppercut but Steel Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
Barbosa throws a punch but it's blocked by Steel Ii.
Barbosa scores with a nice hook to the head.
Barbosa lands with a light punch inside.
Steel Ii can't find room to land a body shot as Barbosa controls the action.
Barbosa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Steel Ii's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Barbosa throws a jab but it's blocked by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that misses.
Baldomir Barbosa is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Steel Ii takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa cracks a nice hook into Steel Ii's ribs.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
Steel Ii looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Steel Ii delivers a nice body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steel Ii tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Barbosa defends well and Steel Ii ends up having to push Barbosa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Barbosa throws a shot from downtown. Steel Ii moves away and avoids it.
A big right from Barbosa misses.
Barbosa blocks a head kick by Steel Ii.
Steel Ii throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Steel Ii throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Barbosa.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Barbosa thuds his right hand into Steel Ii's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Steel Ii looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Steel Ii throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A nice leg kick lands there from Steel Ii.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Alex Steel Ii will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Alex Steel Ii's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Steel Ii throws a shot from downtown. Barbosa moves away and avoids it.
Barbosa appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Steel Ii misses with an uppercut.
Barbosa throwing a counter right hand but Steel Ii manages to avoid it.
Steel Ii tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Barbosa is able to avoid easily.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Alex Steel Ii is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Barbosa avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Steel Ii rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Barbosa connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Steel Ii misses with a head kick.
Barbosa is looking to counter punch.
A left lands for Steel Ii.
Barbosa connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Alex Steel Ii seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Steel Ii lands a jab-cross combination.
Steel Ii with the inside leg kick.
Steel Ii throws a lazy body kick
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Ii throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Steel Ii throws a leg kick but Barbosa checks it.
Steel Ii with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa moves out of range of the body kick from Steel Ii.
A head kick from Steel Ii lands but Barbosa takes it in his stride.
Steel Ii is looking to chop away at Barbosa's legs.
Steel Ii cracks Barbosa with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Steel Ii misses with a body kick.
Steel Ii misses with an attempted mid kick.
Steel Ii throws a head kick but Barbosa moves out of range.
Barbosa is looking to clinch.
As Barbosa backs off Steel Ii throws a huge counter combo but Barbosa manages to avoid it all.
Steel Ii is looking to slow Barbosa down with leg kicks.
Barbosa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Steel Ii lands a nice looking body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Steel Ii.
Steel Ii throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A head kick misses from Steel Ii.
Barbosa is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Steel Ii throws a low kick, looking for Barbosa's leg but Barbosa calmly moves out of range.
Barbosa looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Barbosa moves out of range of the strikes.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Steel Ii cracks a nice hook into Barbosa's ribs.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Barbosa pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Barbosa keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Steel Ii.
A counter left hand to the body from Barbosa misses its target.
Steel Ii throws a series of punches but Barbosa avoids them all with ease.
Barbosa was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Steel Ii looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Steel Ii fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Barbosa swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Steel Ii throws a wild body kick that Barbosa sees coming a mile off.
Some bone on bone action there as Steel Ii checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
No joy there for Steel Ii, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Barbosa connects with a looping right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Steel Ii throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Barbosa counters with a nice uppercut.
Steel Ii defending well as Barbosa loads up on a big left hand.
Steel Ii raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Barbosa tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Steel Ii manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Barbosa sends Steel Ii crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Barbosa is motioning to the referee to let Steel Ii up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Steel Ii walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Steel Ii limp body while Barbosa jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Baldomir Barbosa!
As Baldomir Barbosa got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: Feel my girth.'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Fury (ranked 654 p4p, 1163 weight class) and Eemeli Lampi (ranked 99 p4p, 169 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Eemeli Lampi!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, John Mangel and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Fury throws a shot from downtown. Lampi moves away and avoids it.
Lampi misses with a left hand
and Fury counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Fury slips a straight right by Lampi.
Fury wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Lampi moves out of range as Fury strikes.
Fury fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lampi manages to avoid it.
Lampi moves away from the strike by Fury.
Lampi throws a body shot but no joy.
Fury stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Fury has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Dojo in the buildup to the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fury listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Lampi cracks a nice hook into Fury's ribs.
Lampi throws a leg kick
and Fury counters with a straight right hand.
Fury lands a head shot.
Fury swings widly with a right hand
and Lampi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like John Fury has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fury throws a poor cross that misses
and Lampi counters with a crisp right hand that drops Fury! Lampi lets Fury back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Fury is rocked!
Lampi misses the shot to the body.
Oh Fury is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lampi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
John Fury seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fury misses with a few strikes there.
Fury seems to have got his legs back now.
Fury clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lampi breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lampi connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Fury out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eemeli Lampi!
Eemeli Lampi 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Wanderson Machado (ranked 254 p4p, 484 weight class) and Tanaka Matsuda (ranked 33 p4p, 67 weight class). Machado's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, El Barrio. Matsuda comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Avenged Sevenfold - Hail to the King kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Wanderson Machado!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tanaka Matsuda!
The judges for this bout are Steve Erwin, Francis DeMontford and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matsuda throws the left hand but Machado avoids the punch easily.
Machado throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machado. Matsuda does a little dance to reset his feet.
Matsuda let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Matsuda was well out of range. Poor timing from Machado.
Machado leaves Matsuda with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Matsuda connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Matsuda stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Matsuda.
Matsuda looks to land a right hand but Machado moved out of range.
Matsuda digs a good hook to Machado's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Matsuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Wanderson Machado is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Matsuda misses the target.
Machado throws a body punch but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
As Matsuda tries to get set, Machado tries to push him back and clinch up but Matsuda manages to avoid the attempt.
Machado is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Matsuda.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Matsuda comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Machado misses.
Matsuda misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Machado counters with a low kick, right behind Matsuda 's knee.
Jab from Matsuda.
Matsuda swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda ducks right into an uppercut from Machado.
It looks like Tanaka Matsuda has been cut.
Matsuda shoots in but no luck this time.
Machado walks into a jab.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Matsuda throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Machado swings for the body but Matsuda moves out of range.
Matsuda tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Matsuda ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Machado moves away from the strike by Matsuda.
Matsuda is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Machado with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Matsuda throws a looping overhand right but Machado ducks down to avoid it.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Nice defenses there by Matsuda.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda lands an overhand right.
Matsuda avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tanaka Matsuda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Matsuda shoots in and bounces Machado off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Machado looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Matsuda postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Matsuda lands a couple of digs.
Machado is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Zoo that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Matsuda is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Machado bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Matsuda's guard.
Machado is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Machado passes into half guard.
Matsuda wants to get back to full guard.
Well, if Machado 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.
Matsuda actively working from the bottom here.
Matsuda looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tanaka Matsuda dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tanaka Matsuda's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Machado moves out of range as Matsuda strikes.
Machado is looking to counter punch.
Machado digs a good hook to Matsuda's body.
Machado walks into a stiff left hand from Matsuda.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Matsuda's head backwards.
Machado slips under a jab.
Machado swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Matsuda lands a jab to Machado's midsection.
Machado with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That kick from Machado tenderised Matsuda's leg. Matsuda is trying to keep his angry face on.
Matsuda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Matsuda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Machado slips a straight right by Matsuda.
Nice sprawl there from Machado as Matsuda shoots in.
It looked like Machado was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Machado stuffs the takedown.
Machado swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Matsuda misses with a shot to the body
enabling Machado to counter with a crisp jab.
Matsuda lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Matsuda keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Machado.
Machado lands a body shot.
A shot to the liver by Matsuda. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Matsuda misses the shot to the body.
Machado scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A big right from Machado misses.
Matsuda slips under a jab.
Machado's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Machado duly obliges.
Machado misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Matsuda.
Matsuda misses with a hook
and Machado counters with a crisp right hand that drops Matsuda! Machado lets Matsuda back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Matsuda is rocked!
That has opened up Tanaka Matsuda's cut even more.
Matsuda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Matsuda is still on wobbly legs! Can Machado finish him?
Machado throws a hook but Matsuda blocks it.
And Matsuda tries to counter it with a takedown but Machado pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Machado throws a monster overhand right that drops Matsuda! Machado follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Wanderson Machado rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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