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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Arthur Solomons (ranked 25141 p4p, 6400 weight class) and Corey Plowman (ranked 780 p4p, 693 weight class). Plowman is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Outkast - B.O.B. (Bombs Over Baghdad). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Arthur Solomons!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Plowman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Chad Campbell and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Solomons fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Plowman.
 It looks like Arthur Solomons has been cut.
Plowman throws a big shot that misses.
Plowman throws a body punch but Solomons moves out of range.
Solomons rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Plowman moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Plowman loads up on a big right hand but Solomons slips the punch.
Solomons misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Plowman ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Plowman on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Plowman throws a body punch but Solomons moves out of range.
Solomons appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Corey Plowman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Solomons swinging wildly here.
Solomons fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Plowman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Arthur Solomons. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Solomons takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plowman lands with a good body shot.
Plowman goes for a small jab and connects. Now Plowman goes in closer pressing the issue. Left hook, right straight! Solomons stumbles back but Plowman runs in with a huge uppercut knocking Solomons to the ground! What a finish! You have to wonder if Solomons will ever be the same after a knockout like that.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Corey Plowman!
A very excited looking Corey Plowman made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bukmang Thao (ranked 6406 p4p, 4667 weight class) and James White (ranked 591 p4p, 510 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bukmang Thao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, James White!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Thao's head backwards.
Thao on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
White connects with a nice looking jab.
Thao swinging wildly here.
Thao looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Thao shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Thao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Thao misses with a lunging right hand
and White counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Thao ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Thao misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White.
Nice cross by White.
Nice shot by White.
 Thao is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Oh Thao is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thao is breathing heavily.
White sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Thao's defenses. It connects perfectly with Thao's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). James White!
An out of breath James White thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
The defeated Bukmang Thao had this to say: 'I thought this was a Kickboxing bout. I did not expect submissions! I want to speak to the manager!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Luciano (ranked 3499 p4p, 24670 weight class) and Jean Claude Van Guile (ranked 487 p4p, 768 weight class). Jose Luciano has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jose Luciano!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jean Claude Van Guile!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Alyssa Summers and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from Van Guile.
Luciano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Van Guile lands with a nice body punch.
Luciano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Van Guile misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Luciano.
Van Guile slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Good work by Luciano as he checks the leg kick.
Luciano throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A head kick misses from Van Guile.
Luciano scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Luciano bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Luciano looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Van Guile lands a right hook to the body.
Luciano closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
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!
Luciano misses with the head strike.
Van Guile is struggling to control the position.
Luciano successfully pulls guard.
Van Guile must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Van Guile won't allow Luciano to sweep him here.
Van Guile avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Guile trying to control the position from guard on top but Luciano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Luciano looking for a guillotine here but Van Guile defends easily.
Van Guile got a little sloppy there for a moment and Luciano has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Van Guile has managed to get both his arms back between Luciano's legs - danger averted.
Luciano has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Van Guile should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Luciano has tightened it up now! Van Guile should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jose Luciano!
During a confident post fight interview, Jose Luciano thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Fisher (ranked 4089 p4p, 4191 weight class) and Oleg Yuslanovich (ranked 540 p4p, 548 weight class). The key to victory for Brandon Fisher has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Fisher!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Oleg Yuslanovich!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yuslanovich doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Brandon Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Yuslanovich drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Fisher trying to remain calm as Yuslanovich controls from the top position.
Yuslanovich scoring with punches from side control.
Yuslanovich slows the pace down.
Yuslanovich wants to take a breather but Fisher manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Yuslanovich.
Yuslanovich is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuslanovich's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Fisher is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Yuslanovich postures up.
Fisher trying to control the position here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fisher jabs Yuslanovich to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yuslanovich has his takedown stuffed
and Fisher counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Fisher there.
Fisher's corner calls for a 1-2. Fisher obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 Yuslanovich is rocked!
A left and a right from Yuslanovich both land. Nice combination.
Yuslanovich is still on wobbly legs! Can Fisher finish him?
It looks like Brandon Fisher has been cut.
Fisher lands with a nice body punch.
Yuslanovich seems to have recovered his senses.
Fisher wants to clinch up but Yuslanovich keeps it at a distance.
Fisher lands a nice looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Fisher dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brandon Fisher's cut.
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.
Yuslanovich lands with a shot to the body.
Yuslanovich gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisher.
Brandon Fisher is winning the standup battle so far.
Yuslanovich closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fisher to the mat! Fisher manages to get full guard.
Yuslanovich postures up in Fisher's guard and throws a big left but Fisher blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yuslanovich wants to control from the top but Fisher keeps moving.
Yuslanovich seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Yuslanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yuslanovich postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Yuslanovich is stalling in the full guard.
Yuslanovich in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yuslanovich engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fisher looks to land a right hand but Yuslanovich moved out of range.
Fisher throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fisher uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yuslanovich.
Fisher is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Yuslanovich shoots in for a takedown but Fisher shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The fighters circle momentarily. Fisher darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Yuslanovich tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Fisher swivels and escapes.
Yuslanovich takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Horrible takedown attempt by Yuslanovich or perhaps it was just good defense by Fisher, which made it look bad.
Brandon Fisher has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Oleg Yuslanovich.
Fisher moves out of range as Yuslanovich strikes.
Yuslanovich thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Yuslanovich.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fisher looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Despite the aggression on Yuslanovich's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Brandon Fisher is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Yuslanovich at a distance.
Fisher lands a big right hand that sends Yuslanovich crashing to the mat! Fisher stays standing though and waves Yuslanovich back to his feet!
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!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Fisher! Yuslanovich is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Brandon Fisher!
After winning the bout, Brandon Fisher thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Bomb Jr (ranked 3625 p4p, 3205 weight class) and Jinjing Yan (ranked 496 p4p, 458 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Decent wrestler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, James Bomb Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jinjing Yan!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yan throws a big shot that misses.
A little feinted left hand from Bomb Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bomb Jr wants to land a leg kick but Yan is out of range.
We've been informed that Yan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bomb Jr lands with a slapping head kick.
Bomb Jr moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bomb Jr swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bomb Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Bomb Jr lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Yan throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bomb Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Good leg kick by Bomb Jr.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb Jr looks to land a right hand but Yan moved out of range.
Yan looks to throw the jab but Bomb Jr is out of range.
Yan misses with a jab to the body
and Bomb Jr counters with a stiff right hand.
Yan keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bomb Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Yan.
Bomb Jr checks a low kick from Yan.
Yan moves into the clinch successfully.
Bomb Jr lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yan misses with the head strike.
Yan misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for Yan.
Good body shot from Yan.
Bomb Jr lands a right hand.
Bomb Jr working aggressively here.
Bomb Jr blocks a body shot from Yan.
Bomb Jr breaks the clinch.
Nice body kick from Yan.
Yan tries to close the distance and clinch but Bomb Jr swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Yan lands a slapping body shot.
Yan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bomb Jr.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yan tries to clinch
and Bomb Jr counters with a leg kick.
A combination from Bomb Jr does no damage.
Yan lands with a nice body punch.
Yan lands a nice looking body shot.
Yan lands a slapping body shot.
Yan tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bomb Jr paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Yan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bomb Jr is looking to counter punch.
Yan scores with a shot to the body.
Yan lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Bomb Jr is breathing heavily.
Yan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bomb Jr.
Yan lands a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jinjing Yan dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Yan showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Bomb Jr.
Yan throws a sloppy head kick and Bomb Jr moves out of range easily.
Yan has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A lazy body kick from Yan
and Bomb Jr counters with a leg kick.
Yan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bomb Jr checks a leg kick nicely.
Yan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bomb Jr.
Jinjing Yan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yan throws the kick towards the body but Bomb Jr avoids it.
Crunch! Yan slams his shin into Bomb Jr's torso.
Bomb Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Yan appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Bomb Jr tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Yan gets a clinch.
Yan scores with an uppercut up the middle.
I was talking to Bomb Jr's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short right from Yan.
Yan misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yan.
Bomb Jr stalls.
Yan tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bomb Jr misses with a body punch.
Bomb Jr presses Yan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nice body punch from Yan.
Bomb Jr is looking to control Yan's arms but Yan gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bomb Jr has his back to the cage.
Bomb Jr breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Yan throws a front kick that sends Bomb Jr stumbling back into the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bomb Jr throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bomb Jr tries to work over Yan's front leg with a kick but Yan checks it.
Yan follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Yan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bomb Jr manages to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Yan.
Bomb Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Yan is just out of range.
Jinjing Yan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yan moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Yan throws a push kick but Bomb Jr slaps the foot to one side.
Bomb Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Bomb Jr fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bomb Jr uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Yan.
Yan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jinjing Yan showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Yan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
James Bomb Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Yan jabs at Bomb Jr's body.
Yan moves out of range of the body kick from Bomb Jr.
Bomb Jr misses with a head kick.
Yan now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Yan comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Yan needs to keep his hands up - Bomb Jr had a free shot at his head there.
Bomb Jr misses the body punch
and Yan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bomb Jr uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bomb Jr misses with an uppercut
and Yan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
An inside leg kick lands from Yan.
Bomb Jr sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Yan scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Yan lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Yan throws a body shot but no joy.
Yan scores with the left hand. Bomb Jr knows he should have avoided that one.
Bomb Jr blocks a head kick by Yan.
Yan stuns Bomb Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Yan lands a nice looking body shot.
Yan throws a wild body kick that Bomb Jr sees coming a mile off.
Yan throws a body shot but no joy.
And Bomb Jr counters with a quick kick to the body but Yan blocks it.
Bomb Jr misses with an attempted mid kick.
Yan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bomb Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Yan goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bomb Jr tries to score with a low kick but Yan moves his leg out of the way.
Yan thuds a left hand into Bomb Jr's body.
Yan thumps Bomb Jr with a low kick.
Bomb Jr takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bomb Jr throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Bomb Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Yan lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bomb Jr at a distance.
Jinjing Yan is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bomb Jr avoids the body shot from Yan.
Yan is looking to clinch.
Bomb Jr swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Yan chopping away at his opponent's legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jinjing Yan comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Yan has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jinjing Yan!
Jinjing Yan 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 4284 p4p, 2911 weight class) and Cynical Christoph (ranked 483 p4p, 356 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Redcliffe might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Cynical Christoph!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Russell Pearce and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Christoph moves into the clinch.
Christoph tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Redcliffe's elbow.
Redcliffe tries to work over Christoph's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Christoph throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Redcliffes head.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Christoph misses with a short punch on the inside.
Christoph keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Redcliffe's efforts to push away.
Redcliffe lands with a right to the head.
Christoph blocks a body shot from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Redcliffe jabs Christoph to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Redcliffe checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A shot to the liver by Christoph. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Christoph misses with a body shot.
Christoph misses with a right hand
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe with a nice calf kick.
Christoph throws a leg kick but Redcliffe sees it coming and moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Christoph 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Christoph checks a low kick from Redcliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe throws a head kick but Christoph moves out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Redcliffe. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Redcliffe lands with a straight right. Christoph didn't see that one coming.
Christoph blocks a leg kick.
Christoph throws a counter combo.
Redcliffe is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Redcliffe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Redcliffe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Christoph slips the punch.
Christoph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Redcliffe lands with a hook. Christoph tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Christoph moves out of range.
Redcliffe stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Christoph.
Christoph misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Christoph misses with a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
Redcliffe is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A bone on bone clash there as Christoph blocks the leg kick.
Christoph attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Good work by Christoph as he checks the leg kick.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Christoph moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Christoph thuds a left hand into Redcliffe's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christoph clinches up with Redcliffe and pushes him back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Redcliffe throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Christophs head.
Christoph goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Christoph breaks the clinch.
Christoph displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Christoph bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Redcliffe's head backwards.
Redcliffe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Christoph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Redcliffe throws a front kick aimed at Christoph's knee but Christoph avoids it well.
Redcliffe's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Christoph connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Redcliffe scrambles back to his feet.
A slapping leg kick lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Christoph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph throws a right and a left that both miss.
Christoph digs a good hook to Redcliffe's body.
Redcliffe throws a half hearted mid kick.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
Christoph just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromRedcliffe.
Redcliffe lands with an overhand left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe 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.
Christoph uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Christoph tries a quick counter leg kick but Redcliffe is wise to it.
Christoph tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Christoph.
Redcliffe feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Christoph takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Christoph is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a big shot that misses.
Redcliffe scores with a punch to the head.
Christoph takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Christoph throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Redcliffe.
Christoph is looking to slow Redcliffe down with leg kicks.
Good work by Christoph as he checks the leg kick.
Christoph staying out of range there.
Redcliffe throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Christoph.
Christoph looks to land a left hand but Redcliffe moved out of range nicely.
Christoph attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
Christoph tries a head kick but it misses.
Good leg kick by Redcliffe.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Christoph uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe backing away here, and Christoph unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Redcliffe pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Christoph ducked under it nicely.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Christoph moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christoph defending well as Redcliffe loads up on a big left hand.
Redcliffe is looking to score with low kicks.
Redcliffe does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Christoph avoids it.
Redcliffe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab lands there for Redcliffe.
Christoph checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Christoph. Those never looked like landing.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the body.
Christoph misses with an uppercut. Redcliffe saw that one coming.
Christoph has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Christoph fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redcliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christoph misses with a wild body shot.
Christoph throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe throws a front kick that sends Christoph stumbling back into the cage.
Christoph takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Christoph's ribs.
A nice leg kick from Redcliffe, right into the meat of the thigh.
Redcliffe misses with a low kick.
Christoph ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
Christoph lands with a nice body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christoph scores with a shot to the body.
Christoph keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Christoph strikes.
Redcliffe lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Redcliffe tries to land a leg kick but Christoph saw it coming and moves away.
Christoph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a body kick.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Christoph fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Christoph tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Christoph tries a low kick but Redcliffe avoids it.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Redcliffe looks to score with a jab to the body but Christoph is just out of range.
A nice side step and Christoph releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Christoph scores with the left hand. Redcliffe knows he should have avoided that one.
Redcliffe throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Redcliffe with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christoph to score with a decent uppercut.
Redcliffe connects with a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Christoph avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Christoph has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Christoph misses the target.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Redcliffe blocks the leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Christoph lands with a straight right. Redcliffe didn't see that one coming.
Cynical Christoph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Decent striking displayed by Redcliffe there.
Redcliffe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christoph.
Redcliffe fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Christoph checks it well.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Christoph avoids it easily.
Christoph only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Redcliffe swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christoph throws a leg kick
and Redcliffe counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Christoph throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Christoph does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Redcliffe throws out a leg kick but Christoph moves out of range and Redcliffe only half commits.
Christoph just misses with a punch to the body.
Good leg kick by Christoph.
Christoph checks a leg kick.
Christoph misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Christoph throws a low kick but Redcliffe moves out of range easily.
Christoph wants to slow Redcliffe down by chopping away at his legs.
Christoph throws out a loose jab but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Christoph tries to clinch but Redcliffe is having none of it.
Redcliffe has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Christoph.
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!
Christoph's jab looks to have found its range, popping Redcliffe under the eye.
Redcliffe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Christoph.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe's jab looks to have found its range, popping Christoph under the eye.
Christoph is looking to chop away at Redcliffe's legs.
Christoph pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
A looping hook to the body misses from Christoph. Redcliffe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christoph thows a left - swing and a miss!
Christoph gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Redcliffe cracks Christoph with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A slapping body kick lands there for Redcliffe.
A nice leg kick lands there from Redcliffe.
Christoph lands with an uppercut that bounces Redcliffe off the cage and back into range.
Christoph looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Redcliffe scores with a nice head shot.
Redcliffe tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Redcliffe scores with a hook.
Christoph misses with a lunging right hand
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Christoph at a distance.
Redcliffe fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Christoph looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A low kick lands for Redcliffe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christoph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Redcliffe fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Christoph has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Nice shot lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe feints and then cracks Christoph's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Christoph down.
Christoph with a nice calf kick.
Christoph rushes Redcliffe and presses him up against the cage.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Christoph blocks it.
Redcliffe scores with a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Christoph.
Christoph misses with the head strike.
Christoph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Christoph throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
Redcliffe digs a good hook to Christoph's body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christoph.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Redcliffe looks for the body kick but Christoph saw that one coming.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Christoph down.
Christoph tries to clinch up.
Redcliffe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Christoph.
Kwame Redcliffe is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Christoph looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
Redcliffe throwing a counter right hand but Christoph manages to avoid it.
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 Kwame Redcliffe.
Well Redcliffe has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
Our winner, Kwame Redcliffe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tenho Lahti (ranked 3508 p4p, 2699 weight class) and Fedor Johnson (ranked 422 p4p, 338 weight class). Lahti comes to the cage accompanied by Säkkijärven Polkka. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tenho Lahti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fedor Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lahti staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a jab when Lahti was well out of range.
We've been informed that Johnson has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Lahti fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Johnson, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson tries to break free but Lahti pushes him back against the cage.
Lahti with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lahti tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lahti comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
 It looks like Fedor Johnson has been cut.
Lahti misses with an elbow over the top.
Johnson blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lahti lands an elbow inside that Johnson shrugs off.
Lahti is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Johnson can't fight it off and eventually Lahti manages to take the fight to the floor. Johnson looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lahti sitting in guard here, content to control.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lahti is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Lahti is stalling in the full guard.
Lahti postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson wants to stand up but Lahti is controlling him.
Johnson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Lahti stands up over Johnson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Lahti's guard.
Lahti wants to get back to his feet but Johnson is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Lahti keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
Lahti wants to stand but Johnson is controlling the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Johnson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Lahti counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Lahti closes the distance and clinches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tenho Lahti dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fedor Johnson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Lahti takes one to the side of the head.
Johnson cracks a nice hook into Lahti's ribs.
Lahti moves into the clinch successfully.
Johnson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Johnson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Lahti lands a body punch.
Lahti has hold of one of Johnson's legs. Johnson is fighting the takedown attempt but Lahti gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Johnson keeping full guard, as Lahti tries to pass.
Johnson is trying to control the position but Lahti postures up.
Lahti scoring with punches to the head and body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lahti content to stall in guard here.
Johnson is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Lahti content to stall in guard here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Johnson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Johnson throws the left hand but Lahti avoids the punch easily.
Johnson lands a jab to Lahti's midsection.
Lahti is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Lahti takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
It looks like Tenho Lahti has been cut.
Johnson lands with a hook. Lahti tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Lahti tries a head kick but it misses.
Lahti clinches up against the cage.
Nice elbow from Lahti.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lahti throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Johnson blocks it with crossed arms.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Lahti blocks an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Fedor Johnson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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! This is the final round!
Lahti takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Fedor Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Johnson throws a jab but it's blocked by Lahti.
Lahti is looking to counter the offense by Johnson and move into the clinch.
Nice shot by Johnson.
Johnson connects with a crisp jab.
Lahti takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Lahti slips a straight right by Johnson.
Lahti is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Johnson works Lahti's body with a nice hook.
Johnson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a body shot that sends Lahti's belly button to the back.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Johnson lands with a nice body punch.
Johnson drops Lahti with a big left hand! Lahti is injured, injured bad! Johnson jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fedor Johnson!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Yaden Dhargey (ranked 1730 p4p, 2425 weight class) and Marcus Shakes (ranked 224 p4p, 302 weight class). Dhargey comes to the cage accompanied by Gyallu - Anthem of Tibet. Shakes has chosen About the Money- T.I. as his entrance music. Marcus Shakes will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yaden Dhargey!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Dhargey.
Jab, jab by Shakes - just one landing.
Shakes rushes Dhargey and presses him up against the cage.
Shakes prevents a takedown attempt there.
Dhargey gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Shakes regains guard.
Shakes trying to control the position.
Dhargey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhargey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shakes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shakes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shakes!
Dhargey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dhargey wants to get back to full guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Dhargey's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
It looks like Shakes is going to stand back up.
Dhargey gets full guard.
Shakes really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Dhargey. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Dhargey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakes's guard.
Dhargey thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Shakes trying to keep a closed guard but Dhargey is proving a slippery customer.
Dhargey postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Dhargey trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey drops back, looking for a kneebar! Shakes looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Shakes looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Shakes!
Dhargey tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Dhargey gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Dhargey wants to sweep but Shakes has passed to side control!
Dhargey tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Shakes wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dhargey wants to control but Shakes postures up.
Dhargey is looking for a sweep.
Dhargey is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Marcus Shakes will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Shakes lands with an overhand left.
Shakes fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dhargey, pushing him back against the cage.
Dhargey is trying to pull guard but Shakes has him pressed against the cage.
Dhargey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dhargey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Dhargey controlling Shakes's posture.
Shakes is looking to stand up but Dhargey won't let him.
Shakes stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Shakes has managed to clinch.
Dhargey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dhargey has picked Shakes up - he's going for a ride! Dhargey dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Dhargey is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Shakes defends it well.
Yaden Dhargey overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Dhargey missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dhargey is keen to just control but Shakes is a slippery customer.
Dhargey trying to work for an americana but Shakes has managed to regain full guard.
Shakes is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Dhargey is controlling him.
Dhargey trying to control but Shakes is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dhargey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shakes is looking to stand up but Dhargey isn't so interested in that idea.
Dhargey with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dhargey stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shakes swivels though and keeps the full guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dhargey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dhargey wants to pass the guard but Shakes is keeping the position.
Dhargey works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Dhargey looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Dhargey is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Shakes doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Dhargey.
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 Yaden Dhargey will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dhargey's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dhargey gets in close and instigates a clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shakes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dhargey's brow.
Dhargey avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Dhargey avoids it.
Shakes pushes off an throws an elbow but Dhargey leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Dhargey drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Dhargey is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shakes to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Yaden Dhargey has been cut.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Dhargey in his tracks for a moment.
Shakes landing knees to the head.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
Dhargey jumps guard but Shakes turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yaden Dhargey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shakes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dhargey lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Shakes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Dhargey pulls guard.
Shakes tries to stand but Dhargey is controlling from the bottom.
Dhargey bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Shakes's guard.
Shakes pushes Dhargey off and scrambles back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Shakes drives through and clinches with Dhargey against the cage.
Dhargey misses with a punch on the inside.
Shakes missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Shakes is defending well.
Shakes has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dhargey seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Shakes can turn it around.
Shakes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dhargey wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Dhargey on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow that stopped Dhargey in his tracks for a moment.
Knees to the body from Shakes.
Shakes trying to land knees to the body.
Shakes lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Nice elbow from Shakes.
Shakes connects with a nasty looking knee right to Dhargey's face.
Dhargey decides to pull guard.
Shakes wants to stand but Dhargey has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes really dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yaden Dhargey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shakes looks to land a right hand but Dhargey moved out of range.
Dhargey tries to counter with a takedown but Shakes is quick to defend against it.
Shakes instigates a clinch.
Shakes lands a nice knee to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Shakes.
Marcus Shakes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dhargey wants to take the fight to the mat but Shakes manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dhargey has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Shakes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shakes lands a damaging elbow.
Shakes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dhargey takes a knee to the side of the body.
Shakes lands a knee to the head.
Shakes landing knees to the body.
Knees in the clinch landing for Shakes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes misses with a knee to the head.
Shakes lands a nice elbow.
Dhargey ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Dhargey no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes is looking to stand up but Dhargey won't let him.
Dhargey wants to sweep here but Shakes controlling him for the moment.
Shakes is looking to stand up but Dhargey won't let him.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Shakes throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dhargey half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shakes misses with a left hand
and Dhargey counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Dhargey.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dhargey trying to control but Shakes is working from the bottom.
Dhargey throws a big right hand that misses.
Shakes can't keep his opponent in guard - Dhargey advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Dhargey prevents Shakes from standing back up.
Dhargey is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Shakes sees it coming and defends easily.
Dhargey throwing shots but Shakes is blocking nicely.
Dhargey has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Shakes is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marcus Shakes dominated that fourth round.
The cut man is working on Yaden Dhargey's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Shakes misses with a hook.
Yaden Dhargey has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakes clinches with his opponent.
Shakes lands a knee to the body.
Shakes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Shakes gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Dhargey.
Shakes tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Shakes gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Shakes throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Dhargey blocks it with crossed arms.
Dhargey has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Shakes uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shakes has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Dhargey to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Shakes is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Dhargey pulls down on the head and he's put Shakes to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Yaden Dhargey!
Yaden Dhargey retains his lightweight title!
Yaden Dhargey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mitsugu Takeishi (ranked 1519 p4p, 3702 weight class) and Dodong Santiago (ranked 52 p4p, 35 weight class). Takeishi comes to the cage accompanied by Kabuki Gomen-Jyo. Santiago has chosen i just want it all as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mitsugu Takeishi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dodong Santiago!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeishi cracks Santiago with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Santiago throws a jab when Takeishi was well out of range.
We've been told by Takeishi's head coaches at Kaptajnernes Træningscenter that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A combination from Takeishi does no damage.
Takeishi clinches with his opponent.
Santiago scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short left from Takeishi.
Takeishi blocks an uppercut.
Santiago lands a right hand.
Santiago avoids the elbow strike from Takeishi, against the cage.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Takeishi pushes Santiago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Santiago tries to circle away but Takeishi has him pinned against the cage.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Takeishi.
Takeishi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Santiago blocks an uppercut.
Takeishi misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Santiago swings wildly with an uppercut but Takeishi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Santiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeishi won't allow it.
Takeishi lands with a light punch inside.
Santiago's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Takeishi lands a nice shot that snaps Santiago's head back.
Takeishi just misses with a punch to the body.
Takeishi 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.
Takeishi moves away from the strike by Santiago.
Takeishi cracks Santiago with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Takeishi has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Santiago to stand back up!
Santiago 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!
Santiago misses the jab.
Santiago is still on wobbly legs! Can Takeishi finish him?
Takeishi drops Santiago with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Santiago looks back up at him and smiles so Takeishi waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Takeishi misses with an uppercut.
A swing and a miss from Takeishi.
It seemed like Santiago was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Santiago seems to have recovered his senses.
Takeishi misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takeishi throws a shot from downtown. Santiago moves away and avoids it.
Takeishi tries to clinch but Santiago is having none of it.
Santiago looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Takeishi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Santiago connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Takeishi scrambles back to his feet.
Takeishi throws a one two combo.
A punch combination from Takeishi misses.
A little jabbing left from Santiago on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Santiago throws a jab when Takeishi was well out of range.
Santiago misses with a looping right.
Takeishi slips a straight right by Santiago.
Takeishi tries to counter by clinching up but Santiago breaks away and moves out of range.
Takeishi getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Santiago scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Mitsugu Takeishi has been cut.
Takeishi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Takeishi swinging wildly here.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A looping hook to the body misses from Takeishi. Santiago does a little dance to reset his feet.
Takeishi misses with the body kick
and Santiago counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Takeishi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Santiago in his tracks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mitsugu Takeishi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mitsugu Takeishi'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.
Santiago on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Takeishi rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
A short right from Santiago on the inside.
Santiago misses with a hook from the clinch.
Takeishi can't find room to land a body shot as Santiago controls the action.
Santiago has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi blocks a body shot from Santiago.
Takeishi lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago misses with a hook to the ribs.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Takeishi's elbow.
Good body shot from Takeishi.
Mitsugu Takeishi has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Takeishi blocking some punches.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takeishi lands a left hand that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Santiago blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takeishi lands a hook that snaps the head of Santiago backwards.
Takeishi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Takeishi misses with the head strike.
Santiago working aggressively here.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago stalling in the clinch but Takeishi improves position.
Takeishi throws a punch but it's blocked by Santiago.
Takeishi lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Santiago.
Takeishi lands a hook to the side of the head.
Santiago misses with the head strike.
Takeishi lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Santiago tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Santiago takes an elbow to the forehead.
Takeishi scores with a shot to the side of Santiago's head.
Santiago wants to get back to striking at distance but Takeishi won't allow it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Takeishi lands a nice shot to the body.
Santiago is breathing heavily.
Takeishi stalling the fight.
Takeishi tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Santiago's elbow.
Santiago misses with a short punch on the inside.
Santiago fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Takeishi drops Santiago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Santiago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Takeishi loads up on a right hand - it lands flush and knocks Santiago senseless! What a punch!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mitsugu Takeishi!
An out of breath Mitsugu Takeishi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
In defeat, Dodong Santiago stepped up to the mic, saying 'Well I'm not young anymore. Let's be real lets give this kids a chance to level up. Buy I'm not going anywhere ill fight till I collapse.. #KINGOFFARTMMA '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Darren McCarty (ranked 564 p4p, 1839 weight class) and David Tua (ranked 7 p4p, 16 weight class). David Tua 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren McCarty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 26 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, David Tua !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tua lands a right hook to the body.
Tua scores with a shot to the body.
Tua jabs at McCarty's body.
McCarty scores with a nice strike.
Tua connects with a jab.
It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
Tua misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCarty.
Tua throws out a loose jab but McCarty uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tua is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCarty.
McCarty swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tua sizes up McCarty with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Tua lands a nice looking body shot.
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've been told by McCarty's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McCarty throws a jab when Tua was well out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tua jabs McCarty to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice straight punches there by Tua . You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tua .
Tua displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
McCarty lands with a cross.
Nice uppercut there from McCarty.
McCarty uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tua .
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua scores with a body shot.
Tua lands a straight punch to the body, keeping McCarty at a distance.
McCarty is breathing heavily.
McCarty throws a poor cross that misses
and Tua counters with a nice uppercut.
Tua throws an overhand right that lands on McCarty's shoulder, as McCarty tries to avoid the shot.
A big left from McCarty misses.
McCarty loads up on a big right hand but Tua slips the punch.
McCarty takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
McCarty misses with a wild body shot.
McCarty misses the body punch
and Tua lands a stunning uppercut that sends McCarty to the mat!
McCarty is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCarty won't allow Tua to pass to mount.
Oh McCarty is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Tua wants to lay and pray for a moment but McCarty keeps working.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tua wants to stand up but McCarty is controlling the position.
McCarty seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tua trying to control from half guard but McCarty is working away.
Tua is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Tua is looking to stall here but McCarty recovers full guard.
Tua trying to control but McCarty is working from the bottom.
Tua throws a big right hand that misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCarty kicks Tua off and gets to his feet.
McCarty throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tua connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
David Tua dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Darren McCarty's cut.
That's time! McCarty's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
A swing and a miss from Tua .
Tua fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McCarty throws a hook but Tua blocks it.
McCarty throws a body shot but no joy.
A shot to the liver by Tua . Beautiful body shot.
Tua misses with a two punch combination.
McCarty throwing a counter right hand but Tua manages to avoid it.
McCarty takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Darren McCarty's cut is getting worse.
Tua misses with a looping left.
McCarty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCarty connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tua 's hands.
Tua dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Darren McCarty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tua tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCarty was well out of range. Poor timing from Tua .
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCarty. Tua does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCarty keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tua .
McCarty misses with a right hand
and Tua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tua scores with a jab to the body.
Tua misses with a body shot.
McCarty throws out a loose jab but Tua uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarty punishes Tua 's body with a nice straight punch.
Tua keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tua 's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCarty connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Tua scrambles back to his feet.
McCarty keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A shot to the body from McCarty misses
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
McCarty throws an off balance right hand
and Tua counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tua works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Darren McCarty's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
McCarty catches Tua with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McCarty throws a right hand that misses
and Tua counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tua lands with a straight right. McCarty didn't see that one coming.
McCarty misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tua .
McCarty takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tua scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty's corner calls for a 1-2. McCarty obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
McCarty missing with a left hand there. Tua was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCarty misses with a body shot
and Tua makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tua connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
McCarty avoids the body shot from Tua .
McCarty swings widly with a right hand
and Tua connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Tua misses the target.
Tua lands a nice hook to McCarty's body. McCarty takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tua digs a good hook to McCarty's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Tua throws a jab when McCarty was well out of range.
David Tua seems to be getting the better of the standup.
McCarty listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tua drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks McCarty right on the button. McCarty goes down! Tua follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Tua gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). David Tua !
A victorious David Tua thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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