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RISE 20: Ship v Hunter PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lars Phantom (ranked 3912 p4p, 6217 weight class) and Augustus Frost (ranked 481 p4p, 633 weight class). Lars Phantom has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lars Phantom!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Augustus Frost!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Frost tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Phantom swivels and escapes.
A combination from Phantom does no damage.
We've been hearing reports that Phantom has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Frost gets caught napping as Phantom dives in and scores a takedown. Frost manages to retain guard.
Phantom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phantom postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Phantom is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Frost really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Phantom. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Phantom landing with the ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Phantom's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phantom distracts Frost with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
Phantom scoring with some ground and pound.
Phantom keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Frost's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phantom controls from within his opponent's guard.
Phantom working some strikes from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phantom working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Phantom passes into half guard.
Phantom working Frost over with strikes.
Phantom seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phantom scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Phantom slows the pace down in half guard.
Frost trying to control here.
Phantom 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.
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. Phantom connects with a nice short shot to Frost's temple.
Phantom working the head and body with strikes.
Phantom trying to control the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phantom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phantom not doing much here.
Phantom landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Phantom sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Phantom working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Phantom prevents Frost from improving his position.
Frost wants to get back to his feet.
Phantom is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Frost is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Phantom scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frost taking some punishment here, with Phantom in his half guard.
Phantom moves into full mount! Frost won't be happy about that!
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Phantom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Phantom dominating with strikes here.
Phantom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Frost taking shots to the head.
We've been informed that Frost has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Phantom breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Phantom controlling from the full mount.
Phantom working Frost over with strikes here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phantom breaks from Frost's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phantom lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Phantom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Phantom raining down shots from the mount!
 Frost is rocked!
Phantom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Frost is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Phantom controlling from the full mount.
Frost is bucking up trying to escape but Phantom cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Phantom controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lars Phantom dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phantom looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Frost is fending him off so far but Phantom persists. Nope, Frost circles away and we're back to standing.
Frost shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Phantom but Phantom pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Phantom drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phantom postures up and lands a big shot to Frost's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phantom lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Phantom advances position into side control!
Frost is looking to regain half guard here but Phantom keeps moving and retains side control.
Frost is trying to control Phantom's posture but Phantom avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost seems a little lost for a moment, as Phantom dominates the positioning.
Frost taking punishment in the form of punches.
Phantom scores with a couple of short elbows.
Phantom is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Frost can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Phantom cracks Frost with a big elbow.
Frost is breathing heavily.
Phantom is staying tight to Frost's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Phantom's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Phantom lands a few punches from side control.
Frost is still in real trouble! Can Phantom finish him?
A lull in the action here.
Phantom scoring with punches from side control.
Phantom is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Frost's shoulder. That is not cool.
Frost seems to have recovered his senses.
Phantom passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Frost!
Frost tries to lock up and control but Phantom gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Phantom landing strikes from the mount and Frost is in trouble!
The referee warns Frost that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Phantom tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Phantom raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phantom looking to control and managing it successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phantom working Frost over with strikes here.
Phantom putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Phantom controlling the position easily from mount.
Oooooh, big shot lands for Phantom! Frost is hurt baaadly! Phantom is firing away with more strikes - Frost is covering up... the ref is warning him to do something. He's just covering up though still and the ref has to step in to end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Phantom!
Lars Phantom thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tapani Kangas (ranked 25276 p4p, 5290 weight class) and Bryan Clark (ranked 676 p4p, 549 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tapani Kangas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bryan Clark!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Sam Margolis and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kangas misses with a looping left.
Clark throws a big shot that misses.
Kangas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clark.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kangas checks a leg kick.
Kangas scores with a crisp jab that stopped Clark in his tracks.
Kangas looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Clark bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Clark lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tapani Kangas seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clark throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kangas.
Clark walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Kangas checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A leg kick checked by Kangas.
Kangas avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good work by Kangas as he checks the leg kick.
Clark tries to bum rush Kangas with a series of wild strikes but Kangas uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Nice shot lands for Kangas.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Kangas.
Kangas digs a good hook to Clark's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas scores with a nice right hand.
Clark lands a two punch combo.
Kangas scores with a jab.
Clark takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kangas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Clark thows a left - swing and a miss!
Clark throws an overhand right that lands on Kangas's shoulder, as Kangas tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Clark.
Clark connects with the punch.
Clark throws a hook but Kangas avoids it easily.
Kangas scores with the left hand. Clark knows he should have avoided that one.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Clark misses with a low kick.
Kangas is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Clark.
Clark throws a series of strikes that have Kangas backpedaling.
Kangas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Clark slips a straight right by Kangas.
Kangas missing with a left hand there. Clark was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Clark.
Good exchange - Kangas coming out on top.
A jab from Clark misses.
Clark takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Kangas does it's job there.
Clark lands a two punch combo.
A telegraphed right hand from Kangas misses the target.
Clark looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Clark misses with a left hand
and Kangas moves into the clinch.
Kangas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kangas working aggressively here.
A left hand lands to the body for Kangas.
Kangas misses with a body punch.
Kangas tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
Clark wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Clark's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Clark tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kangas misses with a straight right.
A little jabbing left from Clark on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kangas checks a leg kick.
Clark misses with an uppercut. Kangas saw that one coming.
Clark takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Jab from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a series of wild punches.
Clark wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kangas circles away quickly and effectively.
Kangas is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kangas throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Some wild striking there from Clark.
Kangas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Clark takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Clark looks to land a combination but Kangas avoids it well.
Kangas lands with a shot to the body.
Kangas steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Clark.
Kangas throws a shot from downtown. Clark moves away and avoids it.
Kangas defending well as Clark loads up on a big left hand.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Clark.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Clark keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kangas.
Kangas throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Clark sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kangas misses with a hook
enabling Clark to counter with a crisp jab.
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 Tapani Kangas will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kangas lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Bryan Clark is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kangas throws a jab when Clark was well out of range.
Clark looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A combination from Clark does no damage.
Kangas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Kangas just misses with a punch to the body.
Kangas avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Clark blocks a jab.
Clark digs a good body shot into Kangas's ribs.
Kangas stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark fails to land with a series of punches.
Kangas dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Clark's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Clark duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Clark misses with an uppercut.
Clark looks to land a right hand but Kangas moved out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kangas wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Clark slips a jab from Kangas.
Kangas misses with a left hand
and Clark makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Clark slips under a jab.
Kangas scores with a hook to the body. Clark takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big left from Kangas misses.
A punch combination from Clark misses.
Kangas ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Clark tries to land a leg kick but Kangas saw it coming and moves away.
Clark throws a hook to the side of Kangas's head but Kangas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Clark takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kangas swings for the body but Clark moves out of range.
Clark throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kangas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Clark misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kangas tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Clark was well out of range. Poor timing from Kangas.
Bryan Clark seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kangas jabs Clark to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice body punch from Kangas.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kangas clinches.
Kangas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kangas is leaning against Clark and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Clark lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kangas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Clarks head.
A frustrated look appears on Clark's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Clark is trying to maintain a safe position but Kangas gets an underhook and turns Clark into the cage.
Clark looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Kangas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Kangas gets through Clark's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Kangas.
Clark blocks an uppercut.
Kangas scores with a shot to the side of Clark's head.
Clark can't break the clinch.
Tapani Kangas has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kangas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Kangas fails to land.
Kangas lands a right hand.
Kangas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Clark backwards.
Clark is rocked!
Kangas cracks Clark with a nice body shot.
Clark is still on wobbly legs! Can Kangas finish him?
Kangas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Clark! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Kangas is unloading with more strikes now! Clark drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tapani Kangas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Turner Meeks (ranked 6402 p4p, 4770 weight class) and Mack Wheeler (ranked 678 p4p, 568 weight class). Mack Wheeler will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Turner Meeks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mack Wheeler!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Paul Tew and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wheeler lands a left and a right that send Meeks crashing to the mat, dazed. Wheeler thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Meeks is rocked!
 It looks like Turner Meeks has been cut.
Meeks moves in looking to clinch but Wheeler pushes him off.
Oh Meeks is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wheeler ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Meeks out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mack Wheeler!
Mack Wheeler was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Turner Meeks stepped up to the mic, saying 'I blame the Ivermectin'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Oleksandr Usyk (ranked 5189 p4p, 5654 weight class) and Kamil Krahujec (ranked 593 p4p, 627 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Oleksandr Usyk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Kamil Krahujec!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Ackerman and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Usyk there.
Krahujec fails with the takedown
enabling Usyk to counter with a crisp jab.
Usyk throws a series of strikes that have Krahujec backpedaling.
Krahujec tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Usyk swivels and escapes.
Usyk listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Usyk scores with a three punch combo!
Krahujec showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Usyk.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Usyk misses with a double jab.
Usyk jabs Krahujec right on the nose. Krahujec blinks but takes it well.
Krahujec goes for a double leg but Usyk avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Usyk continues to drive forward.
It looked like Usyk was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Oleksandr Usyk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kamil Krahujec.
Krahujec throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Usyk's waist but Usyk gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Krahujec off to one side.
Usyk misses with a series of wild punches.
We've been told by Usyk's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Usyk will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Krahujec shoots in for a double leg but Usyk sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Krahujec shoots in and gets a takedown into Usyk's guard.
Krahujec is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Krahujec is pushing down on Usyk's leg trying to pass to half guard. Usyk is fighting to maintain full guard but Krahujec has managed to sneak the leg through.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krahujec seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Usyk is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Kamil Krahujec!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Khamzat Sonnen (ranked 6169 p4p, 4290 weight class) and James Jones (ranked 631 p4p, 509 weight class). Khamzat Sonnen could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to James Jones's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Khamzat Sonnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Jones!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Chris Edwards and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sonnen fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Jones stuffs the takedown.
Jones swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Sonnen shoots in looking for a takedown but Jones manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sonnen's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Khamzat Sonnen. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones tries to bum rush Sonnen with a series of wild strikes but Sonnen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones gets a clinch.
Sonnen is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jones gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Sonnen jumps guard and drags Jones to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Sonnen had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jones defends it easily.
Sonnen wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones wants to pass the guard but Sonnen is keeping the position.
Sonnen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Jones throwing strikes from guard but Sonnen blocks nicely.
Jones trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen pulls Jones in close to prevent any damage.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sonnen working for a triangle but Jones defends it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jones pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Sonnen is keeping the position for now.
Jones trying to control but Sonnen is working from the bottom.
Sonnen is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jones displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sonnen.
Sonnen shoots and misses
and Jones counters with a lovely straight right hand!
No luck for Sonnen with that takedown attempt.
Jones looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen dodges the punch combination from Jones.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Sonnen doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Jones bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Sonnen's head.
Sonnen looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Sonnen throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
We've been hearing good reports from Sonnen's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Sonnen is looking for a kimura but Jones is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Sonnen to get the leverage.
Sonnen scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Sonnen is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Jones trying to hold on to Sonnen's head to control him but Sonnen postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sonnen winds up and cracks Jones with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Jones pushes Sonnen off looking to stand but Sonnen dives back in and keeps control.
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. Sonnen connects with a nice short shot to Jones's temple.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones has hold of Sonnen's hands but Sonnen slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Jones is rocked!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sonnen scores with a big shot! Jones's head bounced off the canvas with a huge thud! More strikes land and the referee has jumped in to save Jones! He was hurt real bad - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Khamzat Sonnen!
Khamzat Sonnen seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yeshua Immanuel (ranked 6584 p4p, 6226 weight class) and Boss Yonic (ranked 110 p4p, 103 weight class). Yeshua Immanuel 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yeshua Immanuel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 34 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Boss Yonic!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Immanuel drives through and clinches with Yonic against the cage.
Immanuel prevents a takedown attempt there.
Immanuel has a couple of punches blocked by Yonic.
Yonic working hard to break the clinch.
Yonic is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Immanuel to keep the fight standing.
Immanuel swings wildly with an uppercut but Yonic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yonic blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Yonic goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Yonic tries to work over Immanuel's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Yonic - that landed with a thud.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
Yonic tries a body shot but Immanuel blocks it.
Immanuel lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Yonic tries a body shot but Immanuel blocks it.
Yonic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Yonic.
Yonic gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Yonic trying to control but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Immanuel is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Yonic wants to pass the guard but Immanuel is keeping the position.
Immanuel trying to strike off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yonic throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Immanuel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Immanuel throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Yonic slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Immanuel.
Yonic drops an elbow to the side of Immanuel's head.
Yonic is taking a breather. Immanuel says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Immanuel punching from the bottom.
Immanuel missing with punches from the bottom.
Immanuel punching from the bottom.
Immanuel is not content to let Yonic control the position.
Immanuel is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Immanuel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yonic moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Immanuel.
Immanuel throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Immanuel keeps working.
Immanuel misses with a strike from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel trying to remain calm as Yonic controls from the top position.
Immanuel wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
Yonic lands a decent elbow from side control.
Yonic scoring with punches and elbows.
Immanuel is trying to improve his position.
Immanuel misses with an elbow from the bottom.
Yonic working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Immanuel misses with a strike from the bottom.
Immanuel sneaks back into half guard.
Immanuel striking from the bottom.
Immanuel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Immanuel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic working the head and body with strikes.
Immanuel is staying active underneath Yonic, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Immanuel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yonic is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Immanuel sees it coming and defends easily.
Yonic is controlling the pace.
Yonic slips a nice elbow through Immanuel's hands, connecting with Immanuel's forehead.
Immanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Immanuel punching from the bottom - just letting Yonic know he's still in a fight.
Immanuel striking off his back but it's not causing Yonic any problems.
Immanuel keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Immanuel lands an upkick as Yonic stands over him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Boss Yonic will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Yonic lands a jab to Immanuel's midsection.
Yonic fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Immanuel sprawls well initially but Yonic persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Immanuel throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Yonic seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Immanuel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Yonic trying to control the pace.
Immanuel tries to get to full guard but Yonic has control of the leg.
Yonic has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yonic is trying to control the action in half guard but Immanuel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel missing with punches from the bottom.
Immanuel is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Immanuel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Immanuel tries to roll over but Yonic keeps him under control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic controlling the pace.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Yonic lands a nice short elbow.
Immanuel landing a few short strikes.
Immanuel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Immanuel throws a strike from the bottom but Yonic passes into side control!
Immanuel is looking for a sweep.
Immanuel manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Yonic slows the pace down in half guard.
Yonic wants to lay and pray for a moment but Immanuel keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel moves into full guard.
Yonic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Immanuel trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Immanuel throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Immanuel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Yonic.
Immanuel is striking but Yonic is not phased and passes to half guard.
Yonic wants to free his trapped foot but Immanuel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Yonic is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Immanuel defends it well.
Immanuel manages to get to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Immanuel throws an elbow that misses. Yonic uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Immanuel's guard. Nice move by Yonic!
Immanuel thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Immanuel keeping moving, preventing Yonic from controlling successfully.
Immanuel throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Yonic pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Immanuel is keeping the position for now.
Yonic preventing the sweep.
Yonic trying to control but Immanuel is working from the bottom.
Immanuel trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Immanuel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Immanuel is striking but Yonic is not phased and passes to half guard.
Immanuel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Immanuel missing with punches from the bottom.
Yonic is trying to control. Immanuel wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Immanuel missing with punches from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Immanuel missing with punches from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Immanuel regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boss Yonic showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Immanuel's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Immanuel closes the distance and pushes Yonic back into the cage.
Yonic is trying to break the clinch but Immanuel is controlling him.
Yonic tries to throw a body punch but Immanuel avoids it by throwing Yonic back against the cage.
Immanuel lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yonic backwards.
Yonic lands a shoulder strike.
Yonic fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Yonic throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel is pressed up against the cage. Yonic has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Immanuel down to the mat. Immanuel avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Yonic is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters circling - Yonic throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic throws a body shot but no joy.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Immanuel closes the distance and clinches.
Immanuel lands a left hand.
Immanuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Yonic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Yonic tries for a takedown. No joy.
Immanuel working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yonic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Immanuel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Yeshua Immanuel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Boss Yonic.
Yonic takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yonic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel lands a left hand.
Immanuel lands an uppercut.
Immanuel lands with a light punch inside.
Yonic tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yonic misses with some punches.
Yonic lands with a right to the head.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Yonic fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel scores with a shot to the side of Yonic's head.
Immanuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yonic's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Immanuel working aggressively here.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
Yonic throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel misses with a short punch on the inside.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yonic tries for a takedown. No joy.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Immanuel.
Immanuel lands a nice uppercut.
Yeshua Immanuel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yonic can't break the clinch.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
Immanuel blocks a body shot from Yonic.
Yonic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Immanuel lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Yonic working aggressively here.
Yonic can't get the takedown.
Immanuel lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Yonic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yonic throws a head punch that misses.
Yonic misses with the head strike.
Yonic blocks an uppercut.
Immanuel throws a head punch that misses.
Immanuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Yonic can't find room to land a body shot as Immanuel controls the action.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Yonic has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yonic wants to get back to striking at distance but Immanuel won't allow it.
Immanuel scores with a shoulder strike.
Immanuel lands a shoulder strike.
Immanuel gets through Yonic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Yonic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Immanuel throws a punch but it's blocked by Yonic.
Immanuel tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yonic is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Immanuel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Yonic blocking some punches.
Boss Yonic is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Immanuel swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yonic misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel blocking some punches.
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel misses with a punch on the inside.
Immanuel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Immanuel pushes Yonic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yonic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
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!
Immanuel misses with a hook from the clinch.
Immanuel misses with some punches.
Yonic has Immanuel pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Immanuel manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Immanuel fails to land.
Immanuel fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Immanuel.
Yonic misses with a punch on the inside.
Yonic lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Yonic misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Immanuel.
Immanuel misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Yonic blocks an uppercut.
Yonic breaks the clinch.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Yonic moves out of range.
Yonic swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Immanuel tries to clinch but Yonic moves out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yeshua Immanuel showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Yonic has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 28:29
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boss Yonic!
Boss Yonic thanked the fans post fight for their support.
In defeat, Yeshua Immanuel stepped up to the mic, saying 'Thanks to my coaches, sorry I came up short. Great game plan by my opponent. It was his night tonight. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nils Hansson (ranked 5235 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Kris Boom Boom (ranked 596 p4p, 491 weight class). Kris Boom Boom struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 206.5lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Nils Hansson has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Hansson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kris Boom Boom!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hansson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hansson scores with a jab.
Boom Boom fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Hansson, pushing him back against the cage.
Boom Boom is trying to pull guard but Hansson has him pressed against the cage.
Boom Boom has Hansson pressed against the cage, preventing Hansson from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Boom Boom looking for a takedown.
Hansson wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hansson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hansson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Boom Boom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hansson's efforts to push away.
Boom Boom breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom Boom sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Hansson works the jab nicely.
Hansson throws a solid leg kick but Boom Boom takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hansson.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
Hansson is looking to counter punch.
Nils Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Boom Boom.
Boom Boom looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson swinging wildly here.
Boom Boom fails with the takedown.
Hansson scores with a push kick.
Hansson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Boom Boom if he has to take too many more of those.
Some wild striking there from Hansson.
Hansson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Boom Boom on the side of the head.
Boom Boom has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hansson misses with an uppercut.
Boom Boom feints the counter takedown.
Boom Boom throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice shot by Hansson.
Hansson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
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!
Hansson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Boom Boom under the eye.
Boom Boom throws a solid leg kick but Hansson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boom Boom.
Hansson throws a lazy head kick
and Boom Boom counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hansson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Boom Boom has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boom Boom slips a straight right by Hansson.
Hansson lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hansson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hansson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A combination from Hansson does no damage.
Boom Boom scores with a kick to the midsection.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but Hansson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Hansson lands with a cross.
Good shot there by Hansson.
Hansson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boom Boom manages to avoid it.
Boom Boom shoots in but Hansson avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hansson dips to his left and cracks Boom Boom with an uppercut!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boom Boom moves away.
As Hansson backs off Boom Boom throws a huge counter combo but Hansson manages to avoid it all.
Boom Boom slips under a jab from Hansson.
Hansson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Boom Boom counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Boom Boom breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Boom Boom.
Hansson throws a big counter combination but Boom Boom scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hansson cracks Boom Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Hansson throws a nice head kick!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hansson dominated that round.
That's time! Hansson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
No luck for Boom Boom with that takedown attempt.
Boom Boom scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Hansson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Boom Boom decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hansson misses with an uppercut. Boom Boom saw that one coming.
And Boom Boom tries to counter it with a takedown but Hansson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Boom Boom is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hansson throws an overhand right that lands on Boom Boom's shoulder, as Boom Boom tries to avoid the shot.
Hansson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Boom Boom checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson throws a jab when Boom Boom was well out of range.
Boom Boom throws out a counter right but Hansson avoids it with no problem.
An inside leg kick lands from Hansson.
Boom Boom walks into a left hand.
Boom Boom has managed to clinch.
Boom Boom manages to break the clinch.
Hansson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Boom Boom slips a jab and a cross from Hansson.
Boom Boom slips a jab from Hansson.
Boom Boom misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Hansson throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hansson misses with the combination.
Good leg kick by Boom Boom.
Hansson throws a quick inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hansson as he jumps to the side.
Hansson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Nils Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Boom Boom.
Boom Boom moves in looking to clinch but Hansson pushes him off.
Hansson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Boom Boom can do to turn this around?
Boom Boom shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hansson pinned against the cage. Hansson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hansson is looking for a counter combo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom Boom walks into a left hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hansson.
Hansson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Boom Boom.
Hansson scores with a one two! Boom Boom had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Boom Boom with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hansson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hansson delivers a nice body kick.
Boom Boom avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Hansson missing with a left hand there. Boom Boom was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nils Hansson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A telegraphed right hand from Hansson misses the target.
Boom Boom tries to counter by closing the distance.
Hansson throws a shot to the body.
That kick from Hansson tenderised Boom Boom's leg. Boom Boom is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nils Hansson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hansson cracks Boom Boom with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hansson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boom Boom sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hansson is looking to slow Boom Boom down with leg kicks.
Hansson finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Hansson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Hansson.
Boom Boom shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Hansson dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Boom Boom uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hansson.
Boom Boom has managed to clinch.
Hansson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Boom Boom tries to pull guard but Hansson forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Hansson is trying to break free.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boom Boom manages to break the clinch.
Boom Boom takes the fight into the clinch.
Boom Boom stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boom Boom prevents Hansson from breaking the clinch.
Hansson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Boom Boom has him pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hansson is trying to force a seperation but Boom Boom has the dominant position.
Boom Boom takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hansson working hard to break the clinch.
Boom Boom breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Boom Boom fails with the takedown.
Hansson throws a hook but Boom Boom avoids it easily.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hansson. That's going to slow Boom Boom down.
Hansson lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Hansson scores with a nice head shot.
Boom Boom on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Boom Boom throws a sloppy head kick
and Hansson counters with a left to the body.
Hansson is looking to slow Boom Boom down with leg kicks.
Boom Boom's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hansson stalks Boom Boom and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Boom Boom's face. Boom Boom staggers backwards, shaken.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boom Boom moves into the clinch.
Hansson looking to slow down the pace here.
Boom Boom keeps control of Hansson as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Boom Boom is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Boom Boom keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Hansson's efforts to push away.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boom Boom breaks the clinch.
Hansson misses with a straight right.
Boom Boom fails with the takedown.
Nils Hansson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Boom Boom.
Some wild striking there from Hansson.
Hansson cracks Boom Boom with an open hand slap.
Boom Boom tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hansson defends well and Boom Boom ends up having to push Hansson into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hansson misses with a low kick.
Hansson throws a looping overhand right but Boom Boom ducks down to avoid it.
Boom Boom fails to land the takedown.
Hansson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Nils Hansson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boom Boom tries for a takedown but Hansson circles away easily
and Hansson counters with a right hand to the body.
Hansson lands a nice shot to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hansson moves out of range of the body kick.
No luck for Boom Boom with that takedown attempt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Nils Hansson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hansson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nils Hansson!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nikolay Panayotov (ranked 1726 p4p, 1313 weight class) and Walter Wiener (ranked 49 p4p, 39 weight class). Panayotov comes to the cage accompanied by Mad World - Gary Jules / Tears For Fears (Cover by Jasmine Thompson). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 18 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nikolay Panayotov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walter Wiener!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panayotov clinches with his opponent.
Panayotov lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Wiener is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Panayotov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Panayotov stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Wiener manages to break the clinch.
Panayotov has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Wiener throws the kick towards the body but Panayotov avoids it.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wiener pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
An attempted straight right counter from Panayotov misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panayotov thuds a left hand into Wiener's body.
Wiener throws a nice head kick!
Nice defenses there by Wiener.
Wiener only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panayotov blocks the body kick.
Panayotov went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Panayotov blocks a head kick by Wiener.
Panayotov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Wiener replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Panayotov blocks it well.
Wiener goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panayotov seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Panayotov moves out of range as Wiener throws a body kick.
Wiener is looking to land body kicks.
Panayotov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Panayotov throws a head kick but Wiener moves out of range.
Panayotov throws a hook but Wiener avoids it easily.
Wiener counters with a body kick.
Panayotov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wiener thows a body kick. Panayotov tries to catch it but that hurt him.
A looping hook to the body misses from Wiener. Panayotov does a little dance to reset his feet.
Panayotov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Panayotov connects with a looping right hand.
Panayotov moves into the clinch.
A short left from Panayotov.
Panayotov working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Panayotov letting Wiener take a breather here.
Panayotov is looking for a takedown.
Panayotov misses with some punches.
Panayotov tries to score a body lock takedown but Wiener shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Panayotov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panayotov misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Panayotov on the inside.
Wiener blocks the elbow strike.
Panayotov lands a big knee! That's hurt Wiener! Oh, he's all over the place! Panayotov lands another knee that sends Wiener to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nikolay Panayotov!
A relieved looking Nikolay Panayotov thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ken Irrawaddy (ranked 1134 p4p, 2027 weight class) and Desi Kraag (ranked 35 p4p, 67 weight class). Irrawaddy's entrance music is Laos Rules!. A fine choice. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ken Irrawaddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 28 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Desi Kraag!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Paul Tew and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kraag throws a body shot but no joy.
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraag.
Kraag swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Ken Irrawaddy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Irrawaddy tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kraag was well out of range. Poor timing from Irrawaddy.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy takes one on the button.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kraag! But no joy.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
Irrawaddy cracks a nice hook into Kraag's ribs.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Irrawaddy appears to be looking for a big counter.
Kraag moves out of range as Irrawaddy strikes.
Irrawaddy fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kraag looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Irrawaddy lands a right hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag slips a jab from Irrawaddy.
Kraag fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Irrawaddy manages to avoid it.
A quick step to the side and Irrawaddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy works Kraag's body with a nice hook.
Kraag misses with a hook.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter punch.
Irrawaddy throws a body punch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Irrawaddy is looking to wear down Kraag with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Irrawaddy takes a swing at Kraag's ribcage but misses.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy punishes Kraag's body with a nice straight punch.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy lands a jab to the head.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy clinches up with Kraag and pushes him back against the cage.
Irrawaddy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag lands a right hook to the body.
Kraag throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Kraag scores with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraag steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Irrawaddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kraag swings away with a body shot that misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Irrawaddy rushes Kraag and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Irrawaddy scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kraag breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraag tests Irrawaddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kraag connects with a body shot that sends Irrawaddy's belly button to the back.
Kraag avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy avoids the body shot from Kraag.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Irrawaddy takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Irrawaddy scores with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy cracks Kraag with a right hand to the side of the head.
Good standup being displayed there by Kraag as he connects with a hook.
It looks like Ken Irrawaddy has been cut.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Irrawaddy moves into the clinch.
Kraag fails to pull guard.
Irrawaddy tries to throw a body punch but Kraag avoids it by throwing Irrawaddy back against the cage.
Kraag breaks the clinch.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Irrawaddy misses the body punch
enabling Kraag to counter with a crisp jab.
Kraag connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Irrawaddy momentarily.
Irrawaddy is rocked!
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Kraag has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
Irrawaddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kraag staying out of range there.
Kraag throws an off balance right hand
enabling Irrawaddy to counter with a crisp jab.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Irrawaddy scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraag is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Irrawaddy with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Irrawaddy, as that shot connected.
Irrawaddy rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Kraag makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Kraag circles away from the clinch attempt.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a body shot.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy rushes Kraag and presses him up against the cage.
Kraag wants to break free but Irrawaddy has control.
Kraag is trying to pull guard but Irrawaddy has him pressed against the cage.
Irrawaddy lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kraag is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Irrawaddy gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ken Irrawaddy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Desi Kraag.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Irrawaddy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kraag manages to break the clinch.
Kraag throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Irrawaddy on the side of the head.
Irrawaddy takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
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 Ken Irrawaddy will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
Irrawaddy scores with a nice strike.
A big left from Irrawaddy misses.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
Irrawaddy throws a big counter combination but Kraag scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Irrawaddy lands a nice hook to Kraag's body. Kraag takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag throws a hook but Irrawaddy blocks it.
Kraag tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Irrawaddy was well out of range. Poor timing from Kraag.
Desi Kraag seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kraag ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Irrawaddy moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Irrawaddy looks to throw the jab but Kraag is out of range.
Kraag scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
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!
Kraag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Irrawaddy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch up.
Kraag scores with a body shot.
Kraag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Kraag misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Irrawaddy.
Kraag slips under a jab.
Kraag swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Irrawaddy scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kraag in his tracks.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Irrawaddy fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraag misses the shot to the body.
Irrawaddy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kraag bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Irrawaddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Irrawaddy misses with a shot to the body
and Kraag counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Nice cross by Irrawaddy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy misses with a looping right.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kraag throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Irrawaddy throws a right and a left that both miss.
Irrawaddy's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Irrawaddy duly obliges.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Irrawaddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kraag moves away.
Kraag looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Irrawaddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Irrawaddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Kraag swings for the body but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
A shot to the body from Kraag misses
and Irrawaddy counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a shot to the body.
Kraag ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kraag. Irrawaddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kraag.
Irrawaddy scores with a punch to the head.
Kraag thows a left - swing and a miss!
Irrawaddy doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraag circles away.
Kraag shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kraag doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kraag pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Irrawaddy is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Kraag throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Irrawaddy misses with a hook. Kraag ducked under it nicely.
Irrawaddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Kraag stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kraag takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Kraag takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kraag lands a slapping body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kraag throws a body punch but Irrawaddy moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraag just misses with a punch to the body.
Irrawaddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Irrawaddy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kraag takes a swing at Irrawaddy's ribcage but misses.
Kraag blocks a jab.
Kraag looks to score with a jab to the body but Irrawaddy is just out of range.
A lazy left from Irrawaddy finds it's target.
Kraag misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Irrawaddy counters with a nice uppercut.
Kraag takes one to the chin there.
Nice jab there from Irrawaddy.
Irrawaddy loads up on a big right hand but Kraag slips the punch.
Irrawaddy tries to clinch but Kraag moves out of range.
Kraag appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kraag with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Irrawaddy to score with a decent uppercut.
Irrawaddy digs a good body shot into Kraag's ribs.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ken Irrawaddy dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ken Irrawaddy's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Irrawaddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kraag.
Kraag misses with a wild body shot.
Irrawaddy moves into range and clinches up with Kraag.
Kraag gets control of Irrawaddy's arms and successfully pulls guard. Kraag will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
Irrawaddy lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kraag is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Irrawaddy defends well.
Kraag had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Irrawaddy defends it easily.
Irrawaddy landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kraag is looking for a triangle but Irrawaddy pushes his legs off easily.
Kraag is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Irrawaddy postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Kraag throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Irrawaddy is working Kraag over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Kraag looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Irrawaddy trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraag is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Irrawaddy tries to free his leg and advance position but Kraag is retaining full guard.
Kraag trying to control the position here.
Irrawaddy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Irrawaddy distracts Kraag with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Irrawaddy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kraag can do to turn this around?
Irrawaddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy trying to control but Kraag is working from the bottom.
Irrawaddy seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Kraag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Irrawaddy stacks Kraag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Irrawaddy!
Kraag taking a bit of punishment here - Irrawaddy scoring with strikes.
Kraag on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Irrawaddy working the ground and pound from side control.
Irrawaddy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Kraag is rocked!
We've been hearing that Irrawaddy has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Irrawaddy working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Kraag is still in real trouble! Can Irrawaddy finish him?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Irrawaddy passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Kraag!
Kraag is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Irrawaddy lands a nice shot to the head.
Kraag wants to hold on but Irrawaddy pushes him away.
Irrawaddy postures up and connects with a big shot that has rocked Kraag badly. He's trying desperately to grab hold of Irrawaddy around the waist but Irrawaddy pushes him off and unloads with more strikes, forcing the referee to jump in and save him! Irrawaddy is the winner by TKO! Irrawaddy jumps onto the cage and shouts into the camera. "We did it momma!"
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ken Irrawaddy!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Ship (ranked 749 p4p, 867 weight class) and Commie Hunter (ranked 25 p4p, 30 weight class). Roman Ship 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Ship!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Commie Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, William Gold and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ship throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Hunter fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ship manages to avoid it.
Hunter throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Roman Ship has been cut.
Ship misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hunter misses with a body kick.
Commie Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hunter tries to bum rush Ship with a series of wild strikes but Ship uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Hunter loads up on a big right hand but Ship slips the punch.
Ship has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ship tries to counter with a takedown but Hunter is quick to defend against it.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Ship cracks Hunter with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hunter needs to keep his hands up - Ship had a free shot at his head there.
Hunter gets tackled into the cage by Ship. Ship maintains the clinch.
Ship tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Hunter avoids it.
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!
Ship tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Hunter struggles to land a body shot inside as Ship controls his hands.
A right hand to the body from Hunter.
Ship manages to pull guard.
Hunter advances to half guard.
Hunter with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter trying to mount his opponent but Ship defends it.
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
Ship actively working from the bottom here.
Hunter looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ship is looking to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Ship looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hunter wants to take a breather but Ship is having none of it.
Ship is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hunter's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hunter's back!
Ship is looking for the choke from the back position but Hunter is controlling his hands well.
Hunter tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ship looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Ship takes Hunter's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Hunter is in trouble.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Ship has managed to slip his arm under Hunter's chin. This could be all over... yep, Hunter is tapping out! Submission win for Ship.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Roman Ship!
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