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ENIGMA 54 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Abdo Farah (ranked 23618 p4p, 23684 weight class) and Kron Gracie (ranked 639 p4p, 647 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 Purple Belt
Lethal high kicks
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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 Amsterdam, Abdo Farah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kron Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Gracie finds it's way through Farah's defenses.
Gracie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Gracie catches Farah with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Gracie swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Farah takes a swing at Gracie's ribcage but misses.
Gracie tries to clinch
letting Farah counter with a right hand.
Farah misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
Gracie looks for a takedown but Farah sprawls well.
Gracie fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Farah throws out a loose jab but Gracie uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farah fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gracie manages to avoid it.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gracie 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.
Gracie gets a takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Farah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie passes to side control.
Gracie tries to advance to mount but can't.
Gracie taking a breather here.
Gracie swings around for an armbar but Farah sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gracie's guard.
Farah slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Gracie has an active guard here but Farah has managed to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gracie slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Gracie is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Farah stopping the sweep attempt from Gracie.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kron Gracie will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Farah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gracie.
Gracie takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gracie throws a body shot but no joy.
Farah swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Gracie counters with a stiff right hand.
Gracie jabs Farah to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gracie gets a clinch.
Gracie blocking some punches.
Gracie turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Gracie manages to end up in side control.
Gracie thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Gracie looking to control but instead Farah has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Farah is looking to improve his position.
Farah knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Gracie on the ground.
Farah is controlling Gracie's position as best he can from this difficult position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gracie is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Farah is just riding it out for now. Gracie eventually gives up the hold.
Gracie is looking for submissions but instead, Farah has regained full guard.
Gracie stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Farah swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Farah keeping moving, preventing Gracie from controlling successfully.
Farah can't keep his opponent in guard - Gracie advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Farah makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Farah.
Gracie controlling from the top position.
Gracie drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Farah dives on top into guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Gracie looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kron Gracie showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Gracie lands a jab to Farah's midsection.
Abdo Farah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
We've been told by Farah's head coaches at King's Cross MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Gracie swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Farah.
Gracie chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Farah can pounce on him.
Farah takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Farah thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gracie rushes Farah and presses him up against the cage.
Farah escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gracie throws a body punch but Farah moves out of range.
Gracie has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Farah looks to land a right hand but Gracie moved out of range.
Farah walks into a stiff left hand from Gracie.
Gracie moves into range and clinches up with Farah.
Gracie breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gracie throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Farah on the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gracie gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gracie lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gracie can't find room to land a body shot as Farah controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Farah misses with some punches.
Gracie digs a right hand underneath Farah's ribcage. Farah let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Farah's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Gracie cracks a nice hook into Farah's ribs.
Gracie thuds his right hand into Farah's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Farah throws a body shot but no joy.
Farah needs to keep his hands up - Gracie had a free shot at his head there.
Kron Gracie seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farah misses with a hook. Gracie ducked under it nicely.
A countering left hand to the body from Gracie misses.
Abdo Farah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gracie lands a nice hook to Farah's body. Farah takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Farah throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Farah misses with an uppercut.
Gracie takes a swing at Farah's ribcage but misses.
Farah pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Gracie scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Farah takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farah just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gracie scores with a hook.
Farah on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Farah ducks right into an uppercut from Gracie.
Gracie misses with a shot to the body
and Farah counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farah misses with a body punch
and Gracie counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Gracie closes the distance and clinches up with Farah, looking for a takedown. Gracie pushes Farah against the cage but Farah circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Farah misses with a series of wild punches.
Farah takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Gracie comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Farah takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Gracie darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kron Gracie comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Gracie 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kron Gracie!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala (ranked 3341 p4p, 3692 weight class) and Xenos Leventis (ranked 395 p4p, 434 weight class). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Xenos Leventis!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leventis closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Leventis 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.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch to the body.
Batirovenkekikala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leventis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Batirovenkekikala's elbow.
Leventis tries to break the clinch but Batirovenkekikala is controlling the position.
Batirovenkekikala working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leventis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Batirovenkekikala.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with the head strike.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a nice hook to the head.
Batirovenkekikala tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Leventis.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a light punch inside.
Batirovenkekikala swings wildly with an uppercut but Leventis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Leventis misses with a punch on the inside.
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!
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a hook to the body.
Leventis is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leventis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Batirovenkekikala lands a shoulder strike.
Leventis is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala lands a hook that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
Batirovenkekikala digs a right hand underneath Leventis's ribcage. Leventis let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Batirovenkekikala just leaning against Leventis, taking a breather.
A short right from Batirovenkekikala.
A short left from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala throws a head punch that misses.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leventis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Leventis working aggressively here.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Leventis looks winded!
Batirovenkekikala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Batirovenkekikala scores with a shot to the side of Leventis's head.
Batirovenkekikala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala misses with a punch on the inside.
Leventis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A shot in the inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right hand.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a left to the head.
A hook to the body from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
Batirovenkekikala lands a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala digs a right hand into Leventis's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Leventis's gas tank.
Batirovenkekikala scores with a hook to the body.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right hand that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
Batirovenkekikala lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Batirovenkekikala lands a left hand that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A right handed body shot lands from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala gets through Leventis's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Batirovenkekikala lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Leventis backwards.
A short right from Batirovenkekikala on the inside.
Batirovenkekikala lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Batirovenkekikala lands a big right hand that sends Leventis crashing to the mat! Batirovenkekikala stays standing though and waves Leventis back to his feet!
 Leventis is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
 It looks like Xenos Leventis has been cut.
Leventis forces Batirovenkekikala back against the cage and clinches.
Batirovenkekikala is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leventis can do to turn this around?
Batirovenkekikala lands a body punch.
Batirovenkekikala lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Leventis is still on wobbly legs! Can Batirovenkekikala finish him?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Batirovenkekikala.
Batirovenkekikala creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Leventis with a big uppercut! Leventis tries to clinch up but Batirovenkekikala pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Leventis to the mat! Leventis covers up and Batirovenkekikala unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala!
A very excited looking Malinekanova Batirovenkekikala 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Raja Khanna (ranked 3036 p4p, 5620 weight class) and Riku Perko (ranked 377 p4p, 551 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Raja Khanna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Riku Perko!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Columbo Gatti and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Perko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Khanna.
A swing and a miss from Perko.
Khanna misses with a wild combination.
Khanna misses the jab.
Perko moves away from the strike by Khanna.
Khanna throws a hook but Perko blocks it.
Perko throws an overhand right that lands on Khanna's shoulder, as Khanna tries to avoid the shot.
Khanna seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Khanna seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Khanna tests Perko's chin there with a solid looking shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Khanna throws out the jab.
Perko throws a shot from downtown. Khanna moves away and avoids it.
Khanna lands with a straight right. Perko didn't see that one coming.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
Perko throws out a counter right but Khanna avoids it with no problem.
Khanna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Perko has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Khanna. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Khanna.
Khanna looks to land a right hand but Perko moved out of range.
Perko with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Khanna to score with a decent uppercut.
Khanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perko manages to avoid it.
Perko needs to keep his hands up - Khanna had a free shot at his head there.
A telegraphed right hand from Perko misses the target.
Khanna moves out of range as Perko strikes.
Khanna tries to counter by clinching up but Perko breaks away and moves out of range.
Perko jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khanna closes the distance and clinches.
Khanna makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Perko.
Perko digs a right hand underneath Khanna's ribcage. Khanna let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Perko breaks the clinch.
Khanna thows a left - swing and a miss!
It seemed like Perko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanna uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Perko.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khanna slips under a jab.
Khanna lands with an uppercut that bounces Perko off the cage and back into range.
Perko throws out a loose jab but Khanna uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khanna swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big right from Khanna misses.
Perko throws a lazy right hand but Khanna sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Khanna getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Perko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Perko avoids the body shot from Khanna.
Khanna jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It seemed like Perko was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Khanna fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Perko manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Raja Khanna dominated that round.
That's time! Khanna's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Perko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Perko.
Khanna fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Raja Khanna seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Khanna wants to clinch up but Perko keeps it at a distance.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Khanna takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 It looks like Raja Khanna has been cut.
Perko ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Perko getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Khanna misses with a left hand
and Perko counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khanna uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Perko.
Perko might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Khanna misses with a hook.
Perko showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Khanna.
Perko looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khanna misses with a body shot
and Perko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Khanna has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Khanna blocks a jab.
Khanna is looking to counter the offense by Perko and move into the clinch.
Khanna ducks under a wild hook from Perko.
Perko looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Perko slips under a jab.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perko swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Khanna tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Perko was well out of range. Poor timing from Khanna.
Perko doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Perko walks into a left hand.
Khanna moves out of range as Perko strikes.
Khanna throws a right hand that misses
and Perko counters with a nice body shot.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Khanna slips under a jab from Perko.
Perko moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khanna looks to land a left hand but Perko moved out of range nicely.
Khanna avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Khanna looks to throw the jab but Perko is out of range.
Khanna throws a lazy right hand but Perko sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Perko looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Khanna throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Perko stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perko missing with a left hand there. Khanna was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Khanna throws a body shot but no joy.
Khanna misses with a wild body shot.
Perko moves out of range as Khanna strikes.
Perko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Khanna misses with a hook. Perko ducked under it nicely.
Khanna is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Perko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riku Perko will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Raja Khanna's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Khanna waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Perko.
Perko lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Perko misses the shot to the body.
Khanna scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Khanna walks into a straight right hand from Perko.
Khanna connects with a body shot that sends Perko's belly button to the back.
Perko just misses with a punch to the body.
Perko slips a jab from Khanna.
Khanna works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perko takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Perko throws a jab when Khanna was well out of range.
Khanna throws a body punch but Perko moves out of range.
Khanna misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Perko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Perko takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Khanna digs a good hook to Perko's body.
Khanna throws a shot to the body.
Khanna throws an off balance right hand
and Perko counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Khanna thinking.
Perko walks into a jab.
Nice shot by Perko.
Khanna misses with an uppercut.
Khanna cracks Perko with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Khanna throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Perko throws a big shot that misses.
Perko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Khanna manages to avoid it.
Khanna is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Perko can do to turn this around?
Khanna with a nice cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Khanna ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perko moves away.
Khanna listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Khanna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Perko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Khanna gets a clinch.
Khanna scores with a shot to the side of Perko's head.
Khanna cracks Perko with a nice body shot.
Perko misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Khanna.
Khanna blocks a body shot from Perko.
Khanna misses with a punch on the inside.
Perko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Khanna's elbow.
Khanna lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Perko misses with the head strike.
Khanna lands a left hand that snaps the head of Perko backwards.
Perko tries to work over Khanna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Khanna digs a right hand underneath Perko's ribcage. Perko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Perko tries to work over Khanna's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raja Khanna showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Khanna 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raja Khanna!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Tico Tico (ranked 1918 p4p, 3812 weight class) and Laertes Royster (ranked 117 p4p, 243 weight class). Tico comes into the arena with Paco De Lucia - Tico Tico blaring out of the sound system. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tico Tico!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Laertes Royster!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Royster tests Tico's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tico misses with a wild body shot.
Tico misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Royster.
Nice defenses there by Tico.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster cracks a nice hook into Tico's ribs.
Royster is looking to slow Tico down with leg kicks.
Nice uppercut there from Royster.
Royster connects with a leg kick.
Royster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The fighters circling - Royster throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Tico has been working on his boxing with his coaches at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS in the buildup to the fight.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster throws a sloppy body shot
and Tico counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tico moves out of range of the leg kick from Royster.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Royster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Royster lands a nice looking body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tico connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Royster avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Royster misses.
It looked like Tico wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Tico blocks a jab.
Royster throws a lazy uppercut
and Tico counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Royster dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Royster 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.
Royster lands a jab to Tico's midsection.
Tico misses with a body shot.
Royster throws a hook but Tico blocks it.
A solid body kick from Royster.
Royster connects with the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Royster. Tico does a little dance to reset his feet.
A slow jab from Royster misses its intended target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tico on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Royster fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tico on the side of the head.
Royster jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A leg kick checked by Royster.
Tico throws a right hand that Royster ducks under and follows up with a left that Royster also avoids with ease.
A big left from Royster misses.
Tico misses with the combination.
Royster throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
Royster takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Royster connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Royster thows a left - swing and a miss!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tico avoids a kick to the body.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
Good shot there by Royster.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Royster scores with a nice head shot.
Tico doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royster misses with an uppercut. Tico saw that one coming.
Royster takes one to the chin there.
Tico throws a right hand that Royster ducks under and follows up with a left that Royster also avoids with ease.
Royster misses with a straight left.
Royster swings for the body but Tico moves out of range.
A slapping leg kick lands for Royster.
Laertes Royster seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Royster 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.
Tico tried to counter with a leg kick but Royster avoided it.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico blocks the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Royster doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Royster throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tico sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tico misses with a hook.
Tico walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Royster throws an off balance right hand
and Tico counters with a stiff right hand.
Royster scores with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tico throws a lazy right hand but Royster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Royster releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Royster lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Royster looks to score with a jab to the body but Tico is just out of range.
Tico throwing a counter right hand but Royster manages to avoid it.
Royster throws a lazy body kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Royster lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Tico at a distance.
The crowd cheers as Royster lands an impressive looking overhand right. Tico doesn't seem phased though.
Royster throws out a loose jab but Tico uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tico throws a right hand that misses
and Royster counters with a nice body shot.
Royster takes one on the button.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster throws out a counter right but Tico avoids it with no problem.
A shot to the liver by Royster. Beautiful body shot.
Royster checks a low kick from Tico.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Royster! But no joy.
Tico throws a hook to the side of Royster's head but Royster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A slow jab from Tico misses its intended target.
Tico misses with a series of wild punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Tico throws a body punch but Royster moves out of range.
Tico displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Royster throws out the jab.
Tico misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tico scores with a nice head shot.
Royster with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Royster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tico.
Tico needs to keep his hands up - Royster had a free shot at his head there.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Tico feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Roysters jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Royster slips under a jab.
Decent striking displayed by Tico there.
Royster tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster throws the left hand but Tico avoids the punch easily.
Royster loads up on a big right hand but Tico slips the punch.
Royster has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tico uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Royster.
Royster connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Tico's hands.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Laertes Royster showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Royster misses with a straight left.
Tico swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Tico Tico has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A telegraphed right hand from Royster misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Tico misses the target.
Tico staying out of range there.
Royster scores with a body shot.
Royster throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tico lands a slapping body shot.
Tico throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Royster throws a quick inside leg kick.
Royster with a nice calf kick.
Tico rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Royster moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tico misses with an uppercut. Royster saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tico throws a body shot but no joy.
Tico looks to land a right hand but Royster moved out of range.
It seemed like Royster was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Tico throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Royster misses.
Royster throws a low kick but Tico moves out of range easily.
Royster listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Royster smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Royster moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Royster just misses with a punch to the body.
Royster throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Royster wants to land a leg kick but Tico is out of range.
Royster looks to land a body kick but Tico moved away.
Royster takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Tico swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Royster misses with a looping left.
Tico lands a really nice looking cross but Royster seems unphased.
Tico fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Tico scores with a jab. Royster acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Royster fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Tico misses with a low kick as Royster jumps back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Royster 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.
Tico throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Royster tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tico was well out of range. Poor timing from Royster.
Royster paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Tico lands an overhand right.
Royster scores with a nice body kick.
Royster looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Tico blocks a low kick nicely.
Tico lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Royster circles away quickly and effectively.
Royster throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tico sizes up Royster with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Royster fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Tico has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That kick from Royster tenderised Tico's leg. Tico is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laertes Royster seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tico throws a nice inside leg kick.
Royster misses the jab.
Laertes Royster is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Royster lands a jab to the nose.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Royster lands with a hook. Tico tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Laertes Royster comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Royster 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 Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Laertes Royster!
A very excited looking Laertes Royster 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Kurschmann (ranked 2161 p4p, 5541 weight class) and Peter Kowalski (ranked 269 p4p, 537 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Frank Kurschmann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Bruno Lombardi and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski lands a right hook to the body.
Kowalski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kowalski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Kurschmann throws a hook to the side of Kowalski's head but Kowalski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kowalski shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kowalski is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Kurschmann sees it coming and defends easily.
Kowalski looks to land a strike but Kurschmann avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Kowalski has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kurschmann utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Kowalski in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kurschmann working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kowalski.
Kowalski looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kowalski trying to control the position from guard on top but Kurschmann is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kowalski slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Kowalski scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Kowalski throwing strikes from guard but Kurschmann blocks nicely.
Kurschmann keeping moving, preventing Kowalski from controlling successfully.
Kowalski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Kurschmann swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kowalski loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Kurschmann keeps moving.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Kowalski working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Kowalski throws a big right hand that misses.
Kowalski wants to control from the top but Kurschmann keeps moving.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kowalski shoots in for a double leg but Kurschmann sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kurschmann stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
Frank Kurschmann has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski misses the body punch
enabling Kurschmann to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski dives in and grabs Kurschmann's left leg, looking for a takedown. Kurschmann pushes down on Kowalski's head and hops out.
Kurschmann is looking for a counter combo.
Kowalski throws a lazy right hand but Kurschmann sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kowalski. Kurschmann does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kurschmann throwing a counter right hand but Kowalski manages to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Peter Kowalski dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kurschmann wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kowalski misses with a takedown attempt
and Kurschmann counters with a nice right hand that sends Kowalski toppling to the canvas! Kowalski scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Kurschmann finish him?!
It looks like Peter Kowalski has been cut.
Kowalski lands with a good body shot.
Kurschmann misses with a body shot.
Kurschmann takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Kurschmann is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kurschmann scores with a jab to the body.
Kowalski throws a right hand that misses
and Kurschmann counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kurschmann lands with a nice body punch.
Kurschmann is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kowalski can do to turn this around?
Kurschmann is stalking Kowalski. Kowalski circles to his left. Keeps circling left. Bam! Straight right from Kurschmann, and it's lights out! Kowalski really payed the price for that rookie mistake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frank Kurschmann!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Whealer Van Hire (ranked 2654 p4p, 3015 weight class) and Paulo Roberto (ranked 260 p4p, 291 weight class). Roberto has chosen Samba de Roda as his entrance music. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Whealer Van Hire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Paulo Roberto!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, John Roberts and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Hire gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Roberto counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Roberto throws a shot from downtown. Van Hire moves away and avoids it.
Van Hire clobbers Roberto with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Van Hire misses with a hook
and Roberto connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roberto tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Van Hire.
Van Hire misses with a body kick.
Van Hire throws the kick towards the body but Roberto avoids it.
Roberto throws an overhand right that lands on Van Hire's shoulder, as Van Hire tries to avoid the shot.
As Roberto tries to get set, Van Hire tries to push him back and clinch up but Roberto manages to avoid the attempt.
Roberto throws a shot to the body.
Van Hire ducks under a wild hook from Roberto.
Whealer Van Hire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Van Hire looks to clinch
and Van Hire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Roberto throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Van Hire sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Van Hire moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
That kick from Van Hire tenderised Roberto's leg. Roberto is trying to keep his angry face on.
Roberto fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Van Hire throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Good exchange - Van Hire coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Van Hire can pounce on him.
Van Hire uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Roberto.
Roberto moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Van Hire throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Van Hire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Van Hire throws a wild body kick that Roberto sees coming a mile off.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roberto scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Van Hire avoids the body shot from Roberto.
Van Hire turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Van Hire lands a nice looking kick to the body. Roberto takes a step back to recover.
A nice inside leg kick there by Van Hire. That's going to slow Roberto down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roberto misses with a looping right.
Roberto throws a jab but it's blocked by Van Hire.
Van Hire pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Roberto throws out a counter right but Van Hire avoids it with no problem.
Roberto takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Van Hire looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire darts in and clinches Roberto up against the cage.
Van Hire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Van Hire definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Roberto wants to break free but Van Hire has control.
Roberto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Van Hire misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Van Hire fails to land.
Roberto is trying to push Van Hire away but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roberto wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Van Hire keeps control of Roberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Paulo Roberto will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Van Hire moves into range and clinches up with Roberto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Van Hire.
Roberto is trying to push Van Hire away but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Van Hire prevents Roberto from breaking the clinch.
Van Hire misses with a hook from the clinch.
Roberto breaks the clinch.
A lazy body kick from Van Hire
and Roberto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Van Hire looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Van Hire delivers a nice body kick.
Roberto lands a jab-cross combination.
Van Hire fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Roberto.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roberto scores with a nice strike.
Van Hire moves away from the strike by Roberto.
Roberto throws a lazy right hand but Van Hire sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Van Hire is looking to counter the offense by Roberto and move into the clinch.
Van Hire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Roberto.
Van Hire tries to clinch but Roberto moves away
and Roberto counters with a straight right hand.
Van Hire tries to close the distance and clinch but Roberto swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Van Hire has Roberto up against the cage in a clinch.
We've been informed that Roberto has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Van Hire misses with a short punch on the inside.
Van Hire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Roberto.
Van Hire tries a body shot but Roberto blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Hire misses with some punches.
Roberto blocks a body shot from Van Hire.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
Nice body punch from Van Hire - that landed with a thud.
Van Hire keeps control of Roberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Van Hire lands a left hand.
Van Hire keeps control of Roberto as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Roberto blocking some punches.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
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 Whealer Van Hire will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Van Hire moves out of range as Roberto strikes.
Van Hire missing with a left hand there. Roberto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Roberto on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Van Hire with a jab.
A thudding body kick lands there by Van Hire!
Roberto might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roberto has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Van Hire.
Van Hire tries to score with a low kick but Roberto moves his leg out of the way.
Roberto misses with a lunging right hand
and Van Hire counters by clinching up.
Van Hire misses with the head strike.
Van Hire misses with the head strike.
Roberto has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Van Hire.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
A short left from Van Hire.
Van Hire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roberto has had enough of the clinch but Van Hire keeps him there for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Hire swings wildly with an uppercut but Roberto uses good head movement to avoid it.
Van Hire misses with a body punch.
Roberto is trying to break the clinch but Van Hire has him pressed against the cage.
Van Hire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Roberto breaks from the clinch.
Roberto misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Van Hire.
Roberto is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Roberto lands a lovely overhand right.
Van Hire throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
A lazy body kick from Van Hire
and Roberto counters with a straight right hand.
Van Hire misses with an attempted mid kick.
Roberto moves out of range as Van Hire throws a body kick.
Van Hire connects with a right hand. Roberto shakes it off.
Roberto throws a jab when Van Hire was well out of range.
Roberto avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Roberto misses with a hook.
The fighters circling - Roberto throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Van Hire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Roberto cracks Van Hire with a right hand to the side of the head.
Van Hire misses with a kick to the body.
Van Hire misses with a kick to the body.
Roberto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Van Hire instigates a clinch.
Roberto is looking to break free of the clinch but Van Hire has double underhooks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Whealer Van Hire showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Van Hire has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:29
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:28
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Whealer Van Hire!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eddie McDermott (ranked 2365 p4p, 2522 weight class) and Alexi White (ranked 288 p4p, 310 weight class). McDermott kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is I'm Shipping up to Boston. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eddie McDermott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexi White!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McDermott.
White swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
White throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McDermott counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
White slips a jab and a cross from McDermott.
Good exchange - McDermott coming out on top.
Eddie McDermott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McDermott scores with a crisp jab that stopped White in his tracks.
White is rocked!
It looks like Alexi White has been cut.
McDermott defending well as White loads up on a big left hand.
McDermott thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott throws a hook but White blocks it.
McDermott misses with an uppercut. White saw that one coming.
White tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McDermott was well out of range. Poor timing from White.
McDermott tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but White was well out of range. Poor timing from McDermott.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
White just misses with a punch to the body.
McDermott slips a jab from White.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
White misses with a right hand
and McDermott counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body but White moves away.
White lands the left hand.
McDermott darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McDermott.
White swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A counter left hand to the body from McDermott misses its target.
McDermott misses the shot to the body.
McDermott misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
McDermott ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
McDermott jabbing away but nothing is landing.
White takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
White thows a left - swing and a miss!
McDermott swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
White drops his hands momentarily and McDermott takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
White is still on wobbly legs! Can McDermott finish him?
McDermott ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking White out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Eddie McDermott!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Gizmo (ranked 712 p4p, 2428 weight class) and Vlad Dracul (ranked 102 p4p, 313 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Frank Gizmo !
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 1, fighting out of New York, Vlad Dracul!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dracul has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dracul there as he acknowledges the shot.
Gizmo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dracul swivels and escapes.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gizmo lands a nice hook to Dracul's body. Dracul takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A shot to the liver by Gizmo . Beautiful body shot.
Dracul uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gizmo .
Gizmo throws the left hand but Dracul avoids the punch easily.
Dracul let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Gizmo shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Dracul pushes Gizmo off but Gizmo dives into side control.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gizmo trying to control the position but Dracul is working away.
Gizmo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gizmo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gizmo working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gizmo looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dracul is avoiding damage well.
Gizmo throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Gizmo throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Gizmo advances nicely into full mount.
Gizmo punching from mount but Dracul doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Gizmo looking to control but Dracul is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dracul is trying desperately to improve position.
Dracul is bucking up trying to escape but Gizmo cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Dracul is in a horrible position here. Gizmo smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
Gizmo thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Dracul blocking the ground and pound.
Dracul avoids a series of strikes thrown by Gizmo .
Gizmo is landing with some decent strikes but Dracul is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Dracul can do anything to dispel that myth.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dracul is squirming around, avoiding Gizmo 's attempts to control the action.
Gizmo in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dracul is squirming around, avoiding Gizmo 's attempts to control the action.
Dracul manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gizmo connects with a nice short shot to Dracul's temple.
Gizmo has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Gizmo thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Dracul's head.
Dracul is trying to get back to full guard.
Gizmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gizmo sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dracul defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Gizmo throwing shots but Dracul is blocking nicely.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Gizmo connects with a nice short shot to Dracul's temple.
Gizmo is looking to take a break and control but Dracul is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dracul is trying to stand back up but Gizmo is controlling him
Gizmo thows a huge punch but Dracul dodges it nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo 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.
Gizmo lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A shot to the liver by Gizmo . Beautiful body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Gizmo looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dracul appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Gizmo lands with an uppercut that bounces Dracul off the cage and back into range.
Gizmo connects with a nice looking jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gizmo throws a jab but it's blocked by Dracul.
Gizmo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dracul's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Gizmo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dracul scrambles back to his feet.
Frank Gizmo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dracul moves away from the strike by Gizmo .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul takes one to the chin there.
Gizmo throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dracul on the side of the head.
Dracul stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dracul wants it to stay on the feet.
Gizmo misses with an uppercut.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dracul takes one to the chin there.
A jab lands there for Gizmo .
A looping hook to the body misses from Gizmo . Dracul does a little dance to reset his feet.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gizmo tries to clinch up but Dracul circles away and keeps his distance.
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Gizmo lands a jab to Dracul's midsection.
Frank Gizmo is winning the standup battle so far.
Dracul takes one to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Gizmo throws a jab when Dracul was well out of range.
Dracul walks into a left hand.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gizmo .
It seemed like Dracul was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dracul on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gizmo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dracul can do to turn this around?
Gizmo throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Dracul to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Frank Gizmo has been cut.
Dracul defending well as Gizmo loads up on a big left hand.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gizmo is looking to clinch.
A nice side step and Dracul releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gizmo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dracul at a distance.
Vlad Dracul is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A punch lands to the side of Dracul 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Gizmo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dracul. Dracul circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Gizmo swings widly with a right hand
and Dracul counters with a lovely shot to the body.
It looks like Gizmo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Gizmo throws a body punch but Dracul moves out of range.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gizmo looks to land a right hand but Dracul moved out of range.
Dracul ducks under a wild hook from Gizmo .
Dracul throws out a counter right but Gizmo avoids it with no problem.
Gizmo dives in and grabs Dracul's left leg, looking for a takedown. Dracul pushes down on Gizmo 's head and hops out.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Dracul! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Frank Gizmo . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dracul moves forwards but Gizmo connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big right from Gizmo misses.
Dracul ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Dracul on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gizmo gets a takedown into half guard.
Dracul kicks off Gizmo and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dracul moves out of range of the strikes.
Dracul looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gizmo fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Gizmo throws a hook but Dracul blocks it.
Gizmo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dracul.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Gizmo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Frank Gizmo 's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Gizmo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gizmo has Dracul up against the cage in a clinch.
Gizmo tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gizmo prevents a body shot from Dracul.
Dracul misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dracul scores with a shoulder strike.
Dracul trying to control the position but instead, Gizmo has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dracul into the cage.
Gizmo jumps guard but Dracul stands there with Gizmo around his waist. Gizmo gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Gizmo .
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Gizmo fails to land.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dracul creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dracul prevents a takedown attempt there.
Nice body punch from Dracul - that landed with a thud.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dracul breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Gizmo misses with a left hand
and Dracul counters with a straight right hand.
Gizmo throws an off balance right hand
and Dracul counters with a huge left! Gizmo is in big trouble! He's backing up but Dracul isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Gizmo from any more damage. A dominating finish by Dracul!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vlad Dracul!
Vlad Dracul is the new light heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Vlad Dracul 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Davon Davis (ranked 1599 p4p, 1798 weight class) and Iwon Raczynski (ranked 227 p4p, 246 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Davon Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Iwon Raczynski!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Bruno Lombardi and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Raczynski lands a head kick!
It looks like Davon Davis has been cut.
Davis goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Davis delivers a nice body kick.
Raczynski throws out a powerful jab.
Davis connects with a nice looking jab.
Raczynski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Davis tries a low kick but Raczynski avoids it.
Davon Davis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Raczynski.
Raczynski stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Davis.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Davis throws a lazy right hand but Raczynski sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Raczynski thows a leg kick but Davis checks it
and Davis counters by clinching up.
Raczynski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Davis lands a left hand.
Raczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raczynski lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Raczynski slips under a jab from Davis.
Raczynski throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Raczynski scores with a nice strike.
Davis looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raczynski lands a glancing blow to the side of Davis's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Davis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Davis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Raczynski.
Raczynski throws a looping overhand right but Davis ducks down to avoid it.
Davis throws a low kick but Raczynski moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raczynski! But no joy.
Davis staying out of range there.
Davis connects with a leg kick.
Davis pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Davis tries to clinch up.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Raczynski crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Davis - the referee stops the clock and Raczynski gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Davis. Raczynski manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Davis misses with a body shot
and Raczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Raczynski throws a leg kick but Davis moved away.
Davis throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Raczynski with a nice cross.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Davis, as that shot connected.
Raczynski has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Davis swings away with a leg kick that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Davis throws a hook to the side of Raczynski's head but Raczynski sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Davis walks into a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis misses with an uppercut.
Raczynski fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Davis has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Davis throws a leg kick but Raczynski moved away.
Raczynski is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Davis had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Davis blocks a head kick by Raczynski.
Raczynski fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Davis catches Raczynski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Davis with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Davis throws the left hand but Raczynski avoids the punch easily.
Raczynski throws a low kick but Davis avoids it.
Davis misses with a body shot.
Davis throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Raczynski on the side of the head.
Davis misses with a low kick.
Davis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Raczynski.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Davis just misses with a punch to the body.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
Davis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Davis lands a jab to the nose.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Davon Davis will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis'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.
Davis misses with a two punch combination.
Davis looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Davis misses with a left hand
and Raczynski counters with a nice body shot.
Davis throws a wild body kick that Raczynski sees coming a mile off.
Davis scores with a spinning back kick!
Raczynski jabs Davis right on the nose. Davis blinks but takes it well.
Raczynski throws a leg kick which misses Davis's front leg but catches the back leg as Davis tries to avoid it.
Raczynski throws an overhand right that lands on Davis's shoulder, as Davis tries to avoid the shot.
Davis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Davis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Davis slips under a jab.
Raczynski tries to work over Davis's front leg with a kick but Davis checks it.
Davis wants to clinch.
Raczynski delivers a nice body kick.
Davis misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis looks to land a body kick but Raczynski moved away.
Davis defending well as Raczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Raczynski moves out of range as Davis throws a body kick.
Raczynski misses the shot to the body.
Davis appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Raczynski misses with a jab, cross combination.
Raczynski pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
A nice leg kick lands there from Raczynski.
Davis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Davis throws a lazy head kick
and Raczynski counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Davis swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Raczynski.
Davis moves into the clinch.
Davis lands a nice uppercut.
Davis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Raczynski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short body shot lands from Davis as the two fighters clinch.
Davis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Raczynski.
Raczynski lands a right hand.
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!
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Davis throws a punch but it's blocked by Raczynski.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Raczynski's elbow.
Davis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis blocks an uppercut.
Raczynski breaks the clinch.
Davis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raczynski.
Raczynski keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Raczynski ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Davis moves away.
Raczynski checks a low kick from Davis.
Raczynski counters with a body kick.
Raczynski tries to keep at a distance but Davis has taken the fight into the clinch.
Davis lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Raczynski blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Raczynski is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Iwon Raczynski will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Davon Davis'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. This is the final round!
Raczynski throws a leg kick but Davis sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Raczynski moves forwards but Davis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Davis with the inside leg kick.
Davis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Raczynski feints and then cracks Davis's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Davis down.
Raczynski drops his hands momentarily and Davis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Davis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Davis looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Raczynski.
Davis takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Davis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
Davis drives through and clinches with Raczynski against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Raczynski.
Davis pushes Raczynski back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Raczynski controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from Davis fails to land.
Davis tries to work over Raczynski's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Davis.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raczynski blocking some punches.
Raczynski blocks an uppercut.
Raczynski prevents a body shot from Davis.
Raczynski breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Raczynski misses with a hook. Davis ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Davis.
Raczynski has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Davis.
Davis throws a big shot that misses.
Raczynski blocks a leg kick.
Iwon Raczynski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
A swing and a miss from Raczynski.
A slow jab from Davis misses its intended target.
Raczynski looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Davis lands a nice leg kick that just misses Raczynski's sensitive parts.
Davis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Raczynski. That did some damage!
Davis works the jab nicely.
Davis wants to clinch up but Raczynski keeps it at a distance.
Davis ducks under a wild hook from Raczynski.
Davis connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Davis will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Davis staying out of range there.
Raczynski throws out a loose jab but Davis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice cross by Davis.
Raczynski misses with a looping right.
Davis swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Davis throws a sloppy body shot
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Davis uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Raczynski.
Davis tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Davis is looking to chop away at Raczynski's legs.
Davis connects with a solid leg kick.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Raczynski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut. Davis saw that one coming.
Davis needs to keep his hands up - Raczynski had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raczynski loads up on a big right hand but Davis slips the punch.
Davis looks to land a left hand but Raczynski moved out of range nicely.
Raczynski keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Davon Davis.
I think Davis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 29:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Davon Davis!
Davon Davis decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giveme Granite (ranked 1168 p4p, 1379 weight class) and Jake Conway (ranked 154 p4p, 179 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Giveme Granite !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Conway!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Conway drops Granite with a beautiful combination! Granite stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Conway is looking for the KO!
 Granite is rocked!
It looks like Giveme Granite has been cut.
Granite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conway.
Oh Granite is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Granite fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Conway manages to avoid it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Conway checks a leg kick.
Granite seems to have got his legs back now.
Granite lets loose with a powerful body kick. Conway will feel that in the morning.
Granite throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Granite throws a jab but it's blocked by Conway.
Conway unleashes a big counter combination but Granite bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Granite lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Conway's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Granite connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Conway scrambles back to his feet.
Conway lands with a hook. Granite tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Conway on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Granite , as that shot connected.
Granite throws a quick inside leg kick.
Granite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Conway ducks under a wild hook from Granite .
Granite tries to clinch but Conway moves out of range.
Granite fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Conway, pushing him back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Conway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Granite backwards.
A right hook to the body lands for Conway.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Conway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Conway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Granite has a couple of punches blocked by Conway.
Conway misses with some punches.
Granite throws a punch but it's blocked by Conway.
A head punch on the inside from Conway fails to land.
Granite misses with the head strike.
Granite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Granite tries to throw a body punch but Conway avoids it by throwing Granite back against the cage.
Granite misses with a punch to the body.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Conway.
Granite struggles to land a body shot inside as Conway controls his hands.
Granite tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Conway struggles to land a body shot inside as Granite controls his hands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granite lands a hook to the side of the head.
Conway blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Granite lands a left hand.
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!
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Granite .
Conway working aggressively here.
Conway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Granite lands with a left to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Granite .
Conway misses with a punch to the body.
Conway escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Conway fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Granite manages to avoid it.
Conway jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conway uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Granite .
Granite pivots, looking for a leg kick but Conway is out of range and Granite settles back down.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A low kick from Granite is predictable there
and Conway counters with a nice leg kick.
Granite throws a front kick that sends Conway stumbling back into the cage.
Both fighters circling a little - Granite finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Conway will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Giveme Granite '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.
Conway on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Granite punishes Conway's body with a nice straight punch.
Conway moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Granite swings widly with a right hand
and Conway counters with a right hand to the body.
Good leg kick by Conway.
Granite jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Conway misses with a low kick.
Granite swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Conway cracks a nice hook into Granite 's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Conway misses with a hook. Granite ducked under it nicely.
Conway tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Granite is able to avoid easily.
Granite throws a leg kick but Conway moved away.
It seemed like Conway was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Granite shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Conway fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Granite .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jab from Granite .
Jab from Granite .
A big left from Conway misses.
Granite misses with an uppercut
and Conway cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Conway avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Granite walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Conway checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A solid leg kick lands there for Granite .
Granite looks to score with a jab to the body but Conway is just out of range.
Granite swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Granite tries to score with a low kick but Conway moves his leg out of the way.
Giveme Granite seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Granite moves into range and clinches up with Conway.
Granite lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Granite working aggressively here.
Granite misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Conway misses with some punches.
Conway blocks a body shot from Granite .
Granite can't find room to land a body shot as Conway controls the action.
Conway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Conway blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granite 's elbow.
Granite can't find room to land a body shot as Conway controls the action.
Giveme Granite has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Granite blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Conway misses with a short punch on the inside.
Conway misses with a body punch.
Conway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Granite 's elbow.
Granite misses with a body punch.
Conway tries a body shot but Granite blocks it.
Granite misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Conway misses with the head strike.
Conway works on Granite 's body with a couple of short punches.
Granite lands a body punch.
Conway has a couple of punches blocked by Granite .
Conway blocks an uppercut.
Conway misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jake Conway will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Giveme Granite 's cut.
That's time! Granite 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Granite throws a poor cross that misses
and Conway counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Giveme Granite has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jake Conway is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Granite misses with a wild body shot.
A little jabbing left from Conway on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Some bone on bone action there as Granite checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Granite throws a good cross that connects.
Granite tries to land a leg kick but Conway saw it coming and moves away.
Conway just misses with a punch to the body.
Granite tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Granite takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jake Conway seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Conway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Conway staying out of range there.
Granite misses with a wild body shot.
Granite lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Some bone on bone action there as Conway checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granite connects with an inside leg kick.
Granite will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Conway checks a leg kick nicely.
Conway is looking to slow Granite down with leg kicks.
Conway bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Conway moves out of range of the strikes.
Conway moves away from the strike by Granite .
Granite throws a leg kick that misses.
Granite uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Conway.
A cross from Conway lands.
Granite misses with an uppercut
and Conway counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Granite throws a low kick, looking for Conway's leg but Conway calmly moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granite throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granite throws a lazy body kick
and Conway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Conway scores with a decent looking hook.
Conway has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Granite misses with a lunging right hand
and Conway counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Nice body punch from Conway.
Granite misses with an uppercut
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Granite takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Conway keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Granite .
Conway tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Granite was well out of range. Poor timing from Conway.
Granite fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Conway throws a low kick, looking for Granite 's leg but Granite calmly moves out of range.
Conway connects with a nice looking jab.
Granite throws the left hand but Conway avoids the punch easily.
Granite throws an off balance right hand
and Conway counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Conway comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Conway 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Jake Conway!
A very excited looking Jake Conway 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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