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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Tim Armstrong (ranked 2070 p4p, 3617 weight class) and Seiryu Machida (ranked 283 p4p, 450 weight class). Seiryu Machida told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tim Armstrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 14 - 4, fighting out of Las Vegas, Seiryu Machida!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Chris Dean and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Machida steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a straight right hand.
Armstrong 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.
Armstrong scores with a jab. Machida acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Machida has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Armstrong.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Machida moves away from the strike by Armstrong.
Machida now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machida swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Machida throws a head kick but Armstrong moves out of range.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
Armstrong is looking to slow Machida down with leg kicks.
Machida cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida takes one on the chin but seems OK.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Machida throws an overhand right that lands on Armstrong's shoulder, as Armstrong tries to avoid the shot.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Machida lands a nice hook to Armstrong's body. Armstrong takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Armstrong.
Machida looks to score with a jab to the body but Armstrong is just out of range.
No joy there for Machida, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Machida connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Armstrong tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machida was well out of range. Poor timing from Armstrong.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Armstrong's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Machida connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Armstrong scrambles back to his feet.
Armstrong cracks Machida with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Armstrong slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Machida swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Armstrong misses its target.
Armstrong slips a straight right by Machida.
Armstrong 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.
Machida misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick from Machida, right into the meat of the thigh.
Machida misses with a left hand
and Armstrong counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Machida takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Machida scores with a jab to the head.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida cracks Armstrong with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Machida throws a leg kick that misses.
Machida ducks right into an uppercut from Armstrong.
Machida takes a jab right on the kisser.
A jab from Machida misses.
A quick step to the side and Armstrong tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
A bone on bone clash there as Armstrong blocks the leg kick.
Machida throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Machida buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Armstrong walks into a straight right hand from Machida.
Armstrong throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
Machida swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Armstrong lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Armstrong takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Machida ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Machida stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Armstrong.
Machida punishes Armstrong's body with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Machida moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Machida on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Armstrong. Armstrong obviously looking to wear him down.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida throws the kick towards the body but Armstrong avoids it.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Machida misses with a looping right.
Machida scores with the left hand. Armstrong knows he should have avoided that one.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Armstrong misses with an uppercut. Machida saw that one coming.
Seiryu Machida seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong tries to land a leg kick but Machida saw it coming and moves away.
Armstrong throws a right hand that misses
and Machida counters with a low kick, right behind Armstrong 's knee.
Armstrong fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Armstrong is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Armstrong misses the shot to the body.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
A solid leg kick lands there for Machida.
Nice uppercut lands for Machida. That snapped Armstrong's head back.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Armstrong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Machida lands with a thumping leg kick.
Machida catches Armstrong with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Machida throws a shot from downtown. Armstrong moves away and avoids it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Armstrong thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida connects with the punch.
Machida misses with a low kick.
Machida lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida 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.
Armstrong slips under a jab.
Armstrong is looking to counter punch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Armstrong. That's going to slow Machida down.
Machida on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Armstrong misses with a hook.
Machida walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Armstrong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Machida throws a front kick aimed at Armstrong's knee but Armstrong avoids it well.
Jab, jab by Machida - just one landing.
A big left from Armstrong misses.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Machida throws a body punch but Armstrong moves out of range.
Armstrong was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong scores with a crisp jab that stopped Machida in his tracks.
Armstrong on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Machida. Machida obviously looking to wear him down.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Machida avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
It seemed like Machida was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Armstrong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Machida is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Armstrong.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong backing away here, and Machida unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Good leg kick by Armstrong.
Machida throws a right hand that misses
and Armstrong counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Armstrong moves out of range of the strikes.
Armstrong ducks right into an uppercut from Machida.
Armstrong blocks a jab.
Seiryu Machida seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Armstrong misses with a left hand
and Machida counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Machida fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Armstrong on the side of the head.
Armstrong throws a hook but Machida blocks it.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Machida throws a leg kick which misses Armstrong's front leg but catches the back leg as Armstrong tries to avoid it.
Armstrong lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Armstrong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Machida.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Machida! But no joy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida lands an overhand right.
Machida misses with a head kick.
Machida throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Machida chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Armstrong looks to land a left hand but Machida moved out of range nicely.
Machida let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machida waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Armstrong.
Armstrong looks to land a right hand but Machida moved out of range.
Machida counters with a body kick.
Machida gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Armstrong.
Machida looks to throw the jab but Armstrong is out of range.
Machida tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Armstrong takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
A low kick from Armstrong misses
and Machida counters with a thumping low kick.
Armstrong misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machida fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Armstrong has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Machida cracks a nice hook into Armstrong's ribs.
The fighters circling - Machida throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Armstrong scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Machida throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Armstrong misses the target.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Armstrong might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Machida comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Machida misses the shot to the body.
Machida looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Armstrong missing with a left hand there. Machida was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Machida ducks under a wild hook from Armstrong.
Armstrong throws a body punch but Machida moves out of range.
Machida lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Armstrong at a distance.
Armstrong checks the leg kick.
Armstrong circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Machida throws out the jab.
Machida throws an off balance right hand
and Armstrong counters with a left to the body.
Armstrong bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Machida's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida slips a jab from Armstrong.
Machida throws a leg kick that is checked
and Armstrong counters with a nice body shot.
Machida wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Machida works the jab nicely.
Armstrong throws a leg kick but Machida checks it.
Machida lands a nice looking body shot.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Armstrong takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Machida. Armstrong does a little dance to reset his feet.
Machida takes a swing at Armstrong's ribcage but misses.
Machida dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seiryu Machida showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Machida slips a straight right by Armstrong.
Armstrong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armstrong appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Machida uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Armstrong.
Machida slips a jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong just misses with a punch to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Machida. That's going to slow Armstrong down.
Armstrong checks a leg kick.
Armstrong misses with a looping left.
Machida with the inside leg kick.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Armstrong swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Machida closes the distance and clinches.
Machida throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Armstrongs head.
Armstrong misses with a punch to the body.
Machida tries a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks it.
Armstrong fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machida tries to land a knee to the head but Armstrong blocks with his arms.
Armstrong misses with a hook from the clinch.
Armstrong lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hand to the body from Armstrong.
Machida misses with a hook to the ribs.
Armstrong breaks from the clinch.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Machida.
Armstrong throws a jab when Machida was well out of range.
Machida throws a jab but it's blocked by Armstrong.
Armstrong is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machida ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Armstrong moves away.
Machida on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Armstrong avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Armstrong looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Machida avoids the body shot from Armstrong.
A little jabbing left from Machida on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machida uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Armstrong.
Armstrong lands with a cross.
Armstrong misses with a looping right.
Machida was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Tim Armstrong has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Armstrong is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machida cracks Armstrong with a good jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Machida darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Armstrong throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Machida throws a leg kick but Armstrong sees it coming and moves out of range.
Armstrong takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Machida throws a low kick but Armstrong avoids it.
Armstrong takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A nice leg kick lands there from Machida.
Machida misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Machida takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Machida swings for the body but Armstrong moves out of range.
Machida explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong throws a body shot but no joy.
Machida connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Armstrong throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machida thuds a left hand into Armstrong's body.
Armstrong chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Machida can pounce on him.
Armstrong misses with a low kick.
Machida lands a nice leg kick that just misses Armstrong's sensitive parts.
Seiryu Machida is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A slow jab from Machida misses its intended target.
Armstrong misses with a body shot.
Armstrong takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A big right from Machida misses.
Machida keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Armstrong.
Armstrong misses with a jab to the body
and Machida counters with a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Armstrong. Machida does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Armstrong takes one on the button.
Armstrong avoids the body shot from Machida.
Armstrong takes one on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Machida lands an overhand right.
Armstrong takes a swing at Machida's ribcage but misses.
Machida thows a left - swing and a miss!
Machida has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Machida changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Armstrong throws a big shot that misses.
Machida scores with a head kick.
Machida uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Armstrong.
Armstrong walks into a stiff left hand from Machida.
Armstrong throws the left hand but Machida avoids the punch easily.
Armstrong fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machida manages to avoid it.
Armstrong walks into a left hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Seiryu Machida comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machida 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 Skip Squint scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Dean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Seiryu Machida!
Seiryu Machida 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.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 2866 p4p, 2983 weight class) and Dylan Elkins (ranked 159 p4p, 167 weight class). Lalla's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, ЛЮБИ. Dylan Elkins 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 30 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dylan Elkins!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Winston Howard and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkins lands a nice looking body shot.
Lalla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elkins.
Lalla moves out of range as Elkins strikes.
Elkins lands a lovely overhand right.
Lalla staying out of range there.
Elkins shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lalla manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lalla had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Elkins defends it easily.
Lalla has his foot on Elkins's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Elkins works his way back into a safe position though.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Lalla is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Elkins is aware though and is defending well.
Elkins takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Elkins pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Lalla is keeping the position for now.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Elkins advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Elkins is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Elkins blocks the strikes from Lalla.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla is on the bottom, trying to hold on to half guard. He's throwing a few small shots here, to keep his opponent honest.
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Elkins pulls his head out easily.
Elkins is keen to just control but Lalla is a slippery customer.
Elkins controlling the action here.
Lalla is defending against the submission attempts here by Elkins.
Elkins trying to mount his opponent but Lalla defends it.
Elkins winds up and cracks Lalla with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Lalla slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Elkins stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lalla swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Elkins doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Elkins manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Elkins working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Elkins got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lalla has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Elkins has managed to get both his arms back between Lalla's legs - danger averted.
Lalla 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.
Elkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Elkins is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Elkins trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Elkins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Elkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Elkins avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Lalla pushes a forearm under Elkins's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Elkins is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jaro Lalla!
An out of breath Jaro Lalla thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Voronov (ranked 1552 p4p, 2178 weight class) and Romulus Gerber (ranked 206 p4p, 277 weight class). Romulus Gerber told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Voronov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romulus Gerber!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Chris Dean and Ben Watson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gerber throws out a powerful jab.
Voronov wants to slow Gerber down by chopping away at his legs.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gerber looks to score with a jab to the body but Voronov is just out of range.
Gerber goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Voronov thuds a left hand into Gerber's body.
Gerber avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronov throws a combination that misses
letting Gerber counter with a right hand.
Voronov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gerber throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Good shot there by Voronov.
Voronov looks to score with a jab to the body but Gerber is just out of range.
Gerber throws a hook to the side of Voronov's head but Voronov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronov loads up on a big right hand but Gerber slips the punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Gerber.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Voronov scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Voronov scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Gerber lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Voronov has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Voronov and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A head kick misses from Voronov.
Voronov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerber manages to avoid it.
Voronov moves out of range of the strikes.
Voronov moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Gerber looks to throw the jab but Voronov is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Voronov. Beautiful body shot.
Voronov avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Voronov fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Voronov missing with a left hand there. Gerber was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gerber tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Voronov was well out of range. Poor timing from Gerber.
A punch combination from Voronov misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Voronov lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Voronov is looking to wear down Gerber with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Voronov scores with a punch to the head.
Voronov swings for the body but Gerber moves out of range.
Voronov pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Gerber's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Voronov connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gerber scrambles back to his feet.
A slow jab from Voronov misses its intended target.
Gerber lands a nice looking body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Gerber.
A little feinted left hand from Voronov on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Gerber loads up on a big right hand but Voronov slips the punch.
Gerber swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Voronov avoids the body shot from Gerber.
Voronov throws a hook to the side of Gerber's head but Gerber sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Voronov scores with a hook to the body. Gerber takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Voronov throws an off balance right hand
and Voronov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voronov avoids a kick to the body.
Gerber takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gerber shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gerber tries to move into range but Voronov moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Voronov avoids the head kick by Gerber.
Gerber blocks a jab.
Voronov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gerber.
Voronov moves out of range of the body kick from Gerber.
Voronov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Voronov is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gerber.
Voronov keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Yuri Voronov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Voronov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gerber sprawling to the canvas! Gerber rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Voronov finish him?!
 Gerber is rocked!
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Are you kidding me?! Voronov ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Gerber clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Yuri Voronov!
Yuri Voronov spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Msujfnaud Mspomfad (ranked 1766 p4p, 1129 weight class) and Heitor Machado (ranked 60 p4p, 32 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 7 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Msujfnaud Mspomfad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Heitor Machado!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Darius Henderson and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mspomfad gets a clinch.
Machado tightens his grip and picks Mspomfad up, before dumping him to the ground. Mspomfad manages to land in guard.
Mspomfad has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Machado can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Machado working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Machado forces his way into half guard.
Mspomfad might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Machado is thwarting Mspomfad's attempts to control the position.
Machado seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
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.
Mspomfad's coaches at Punch Out Gym have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado blocks the strikes from Mspomfad.
Machado controlling the action here.
Let's hope that Machado has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Mspomfad wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Still in half guard, Machado seems content to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mspomfad throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Machado's waist but Machado gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mspomfad off to one side.
A lazy body kick from Mspomfad
and Machado counters with a stiff right hand.
Machado has managed to clinch.
Machado breaks from the clinch.
Machado has Mspomfad up against the cage in a clinch.
Mspomfad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Machado pulls his leg out and moves away.
Mspomfad swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Mspomfad darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Machado looks like he's trying to stand up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad 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.
Machado manages to get to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Mspomfad throws an elbow that misses. Machado uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mspomfad's guard. Nice move by Machado!
Machado trying to control but Mspomfad is working from the bottom.
Mspomfad trying to keep a closed guard but Machado is proving a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado 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.
Machado won't allow Mspomfad to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Machado wanted to stand there but Mspomfad had control of the position.
Machado is stalling in the full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mspomfad has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Machado is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Mspomfad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heitor Machado dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Machado gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Machado has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Mspomfad regains guard immediately.
Machado preventing the sweep.
Mspomfad wants to hit a sweep here but Machado passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Mspomfad there!
Machado avoids the attempt from Mspomfad to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mspomfad tries to reverse the position but Machado maintains control.
Machado content just to control the position here.
Mspomfad tries to hold on but Machado pushes him away.
Mspomfad keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Mspomfad tries to hold on but Machado postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machado manages to capitalize on a mistake by Mspomfad to take his back!
Machado lands with a hammerfist to the side of Mspomfad's head.
Mspomfad wants to escape the position.
Good control from Machado.
Machado has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Machado avoiding Mspomfad 's attempts to control his hands.
Mspomfad can't escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Machado is looking for the choke from the back position but Mspomfad is controlling his hands well.
Mspomfad can't escape the position.
Mspomfad trying to control the hands but Machado breaks the grip.
Mspomfad wants to escape the position.
Oooh a big shot gets through from Machado. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Machado keeps control of the position as Mspomfad tries to break free.
Machado is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Machado gets his hands free as Mspomfad looks to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heitor Machado showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Machado looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mspomfad takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
 It looks like Msujfnaud Mspomfad has been cut.
Machado rushes Mspomfad and presses him up against the cage.
Machado breaks the clinch.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Machado clinches up against the cage.
Machado gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mspomfad.
Machado gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mspomfad regains guard.
Mspomfad is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Mspomfad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Machado stays in close to Mspomfad's body and controls the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Mspomfad is on top in guard.
Mspomfad passes Machado's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Machado is doing well to control the position and prevent Mspomfad from advancing to side control.
Machado wants to control but Mspomfad is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Machado is controlling Mspomfad's trapped leg to prevent Mspomfad from advancing to side control.
Machado is defending against the submission attempts here by Mspomfad.
Mspomfad slows the pace down in half guard.
Machado tries to kick Mspomfad off but Mspomfad keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Msujfnaud Mspomfad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Machado shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Mspomfad pinned against the cage. Mspomfad gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mspomfad.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mspomfad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Machado tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mspomfad moves into the clinch successfully.
Machado is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mspomfad wants to take the fight to the mat but Machado manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Msujfnaud Mspomfad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Machado stalling against the cage.
Mspomfad has had enough of the clinch but Machado keeps him there for the moment.
Mspomfad breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heitor Machado is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Mspomfad throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Machado counters with a left and a right that stings Mspomfad.
Machado forces Mspomfad back against the cage and clinches.
Machado keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mspomfad's efforts to push away.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mspomfad is trying to break the clinch but Machado has him pressed against the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Heitor Machado comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Machado 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 Ben Watson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Damien Edna scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Heitor Machado!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 567 p4p, 1175 weight class) and Eero Jukola (ranked 35 p4p, 66 weight class). Cuntmara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, $$ Hoes mad $$. Ibrahim Cuntmara is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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148
19 - 8 - 0 |
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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 18 - 7 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Eero Jukola!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Chris Dean and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jukola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body punch from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses.
Ibrahim Cuntmara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cuntmara cracks Jukola with a right hand to the side of the head.
Cuntmara with a hook.
A head kick misses from Jukola.
Jukola blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
Jukola changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jukola blocks a head kick by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses.
Jukola keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cuntmara 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.
Cuntmara throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Jukola avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Cuntmara ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cuntmara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuntmara catches Jukola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jukola lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
It looks like Ibrahim Cuntmara has been cut.
Cuntmara scores with a nice right hand.
Cuntmara throws a hook but Jukola blocks it.
Cuntmara lands a jab.
Jukola is rocked!
Jukola looks up at the clock. Bad move! Cuntmara lands a right hand from hell, dropping Jukola. Cuntmara pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ibrahim Cuntmara!
An out of breath Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tor KillsInWater (ranked 422 p4p, 911 weight class) and Darren McCarty (ranked 66 p4p, 143 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tor KillsInWater!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Darren McCarty!
The judges for this bout are Hugh Johnson, Steve Erwin and Donatello Bradman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Tor KillsInWater has been cut.
KillsInWater misses with a hook. McCarty ducked under it nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from KillsInWater.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
KillsInWater throws a big shot that misses.
Nice defenses there by KillsInWater.
McCarty walks into a left hand.
 It looks like Darren McCarty has been cut.
KillsInWater misses with an uppercut. McCarty saw that one coming.
McCarty takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
KillsInWater swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater looks for the body kick but McCarty saw that one coming.
KillsInWater 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.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from McCarty! But no joy.
KillsInWater displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as McCarty throws out the jab.
KillsInWater jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
McCarty scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
McCarty moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater falls off balance throwing a combination
letting McCarty counter with a right hand.
KillsInWater scores with a push kick.
KillsInWater just misses with a punch to the body.
McCarty throws out a counter right but KillsInWater avoids it with no problem.
KillsInWater looks to land a right hand but McCarty moved out of range.
McCarty fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
McCarty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from KillsInWater misses.
McCarty looks like he wants to counter punch here.
KillsInWater moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
No joy there for McCarty, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A jab from KillsInWater misses.
KillsInWater throws a leg kick but McCarty sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCarty throws out a loose jab but KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid it.
McCarty throws a lazy right hand but KillsInWater sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCarty staying out of range there.
KillsInWater is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
McCarty misses with a body punch
and KillsInWater counters with a straight right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCarty misses with a straight right.
McCarty steps to the side to avoid the strikes from KillsInWater.
McCarty misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
KillsInWater misses the shot to the body.
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body kick.
McCarty takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
McCarty takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCarty loads up on a big right hand but KillsInWater slips the punch.
KillsInWater appears to be looking for a big counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCarty misses with an uppercut
and KillsInWater counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McCarty is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCarty.
KillsInWater throws a quick inside leg kick.
KillsInWater dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on McCarty. That did some damage!
McCarty 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.
KillsInWater lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
McCarty is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCarty moves away.
KillsInWater throws a front kick aimed at McCarty's knee but McCarty avoids it well.
KillsInWater feints a jab and as McCarty dips his head, KillsInWater unleashes a brutal head kick that catches McCarty right on the jaw! Timbeeer! McCarty falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! KillsInWater smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Tor KillsInWater!
A victorious Tor KillsInWater thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 1227 p4p, 277 weight class) and Puncher Face (ranked 39 p4p, 8 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Puncher Face!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Eliza Hachem and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Face throws a hook to the side of Donovan's head but Donovan sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Donovan misses with a left hand
and Face counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Face bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donovan moves away from the strike by Face.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Face was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Face misses with a hook.
Donovan throws a body shot but no joy.
Donovan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Face misses with a two punch combination.
We've been hearing reports that Donovan has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Donovan misses with a wild body shot.
Face scores with a crisp jab that stopped Donovan in his tracks.
It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Donovan throws out a powerful jab.
It looks like Puncher Face has been cut.
Face comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
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!
Donovan throws a big shot that misses.
Donovan needs to keep his hands up - Face had a free shot at his head there.
Dan Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan wants to clinch but Face slips to the side
and Face counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Face throws a shot from downtown. Donovan moves away and avoids it.
Donovan staying out of range there.
Face misses with an uppercut
and Donovan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Donovan shoots in looking for a takedown but Face manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Donovan's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Face avoids the body shot from Donovan.
Donovan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice combination there by Face.
Donovan is looking to wear down Face with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Donovan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Face looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Donovan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Face.
Donovan punishes Face's body with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donovan throws a right hand that misses
and Face counters with a stiff right hand.
Face lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Face takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Face tests Donovan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dan Donovan's cut is getting worse.
Face swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Face takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Face steps into range and cracks Donovan with a monster punch that buckles his knees! Donovan flops backwards and Face dives into his guard looking to finish!
 Donovan is rocked!
Donovan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Donovan tries to get out of the position.
Donovan wants to sweep but no luck.
Oh Donovan is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Donovan seems to have got his legs back now.
Face loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Face pushing down on Donovan's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Donovan knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Face on the ground.
Donovan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Face.
Face controlling the action here.
Face is continuing to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The adventures of Face the control monster continue. Boring.
Face thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Face missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Face trying to control the action but Donovan is working from the bottom.
Face thows a huge punch but Donovan dodges it nicely.
Face missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Donovan tries to roll over but Face keeps him under control.
Donovan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Face.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Donovan blocking the ground and pound attempt from Face.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Donovan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Face counters with a nice body shot.
Donovan blocks a jab.
Face scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Face is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Donovan avoids the body shot from Face.
Donovan connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Face jabs Donovan to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Face moves into range and connects with a jab.
Dan Donovan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Face uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
It seemed like Face was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Donovan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Donovan appears to be looking for a big counter.
Face throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Donovan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Face fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Face bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Jeez, Dan Donovan's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Face catches Donovan napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Donovan to the canvas!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Puncher Face dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Donovan swings away with a body shot that misses
and Face counters with a huge right that knocks Donovan out cold! Face is running around with a crazed look on his face - you can see how much that meant to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Puncher Face!
A victorious Puncher Face thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Lee (ranked 147 p4p, 216 weight class) and Cesare Borgia (ranked 23 p4p, 36 weight class). Borgia comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Eye Of The Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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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 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jimmy Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Cesare Borgia!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Ben Hemmingworth and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Borgia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Lee doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Lee avoids the body shot from Borgia.
Lee throwing a counter right hand but Borgia manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Borgia saw that one coming.
Borgia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee gets a clinch.
A short body shot lands from Borgia as the two fighters clinch.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borgia.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Borgia controls his hands.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia avoiding damage.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Borgia backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from Lee.
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borgia lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lee throws a knee to the head but misses.
Borgia swings wildly with an uppercut but Lee uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Lee working Borgia over with knees to the body.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borgia has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Lee seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Borgia can turn it around.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Borgia managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee tries a body shot but Borgia blocks it.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Borgia misses with a punch to the body.
Lee stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Borgia takes a knee right on the jaw!
Lee landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lee gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Borgia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Borgia.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body.
Borgia blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses with a body punch.
I was talking to Lee's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
The referee calls for Borgia to work.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Lee lands a left hand.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Borgia tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Borgia creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Lee lands a body shot.
Borgia managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Borgia not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Borgia has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Borgia throwing shots but Lee is blocking nicely.
Borgia seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Borgia throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Borgia is keen to just control but Lee is a slippery customer.
Lee is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Borgia's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Borgia's back!
Borgia manages to reverse the position and now he's in Lee's guard. Nice work there by Borgia.
Borgia missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
The fighters circling - Borgia throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee tries to counter by clinching up but Borgia breaks away and moves out of range.
The crowd cheers as Lee lands an impressive looking overhand right. Borgia doesn't seem phased though.
Borgia misses with a left hand
and Borgia takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The fighters circling - Lee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lee throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Borgia shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Lee as he jumps to the side.
Borgia with a poor takedown
letting Lee counter with a right hand.
Lee ducks under a wild hook from Borgia.
It looked like Lee wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Borgia loads up on a big right hand but Lee slips the punch.
Borgia misses with a hook. Lee ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borgia thuds a left hand into Lee's body.
Borgia staying out of range there.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Borgia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lee.
Borgia steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee lands the left hand.
Lee swings for the body but Borgia moves out of range.
Borgia digs a good body shot into Lee's ribs.
Borgia throws the left hand but Lee avoids the punch easily.
Borgia lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Borgia throws a jab but it's blocked by Lee.
Lee quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Lee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lee throws a front kick that sends Borgia stumbling back into the cage.
Lee tests Borgia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Borgia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Lee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Lee misses with a straight right.
Borgia scores with a nice strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Borgia misses the shot to the body.
Lee feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Borgia looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Borgia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lee lands with a nice body punch.
Borgia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
Jimmy Lee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Lee throws a jab but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia throws a right hand that Lee ducks under and follows up with a left that Lee also avoids with ease.
Lee takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Cesare Borgia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lee gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Borgia.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Lee finds it's way through Borgia's defenses.
Lee slips under a jab.
Borgia takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Borgia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Borgia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Borgia can do to turn this around?
Borgia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Borgia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lee sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A big right from Borgia misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lee slips a jab from Borgia.
Borgia tries for a takedown but Lee circles away easily
and Lee moves into the clinch.
Jimmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Lee is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Borgia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
Lee with a knee to the head.
Borgia tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lee's elbow.
Borgia can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Borgia tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Borgia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Borgia tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
Borgia is breathing heavily.
Lee landing knees to the body.
Jimmy Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A short left from Lee.
Borgia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Borgias head.
Lee cracks Borgia with a nice body shot.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Lee can't find room to land a body shot as Borgia controls the action.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jimmy Lee dominated that second round.
That's time! Lee's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Borgia takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Borgia shoots in but no luck this time.
Lee gets a clinch.
Lee with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Borgia prevents a body shot from Lee.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Borgia.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Borgia tries a body shot but Lee blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to work over Borgia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Borgia is defending well for now.
Borgia digs a right hand underneath Lee's ribcage. Lee let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Borgia blocks it with crossed arms.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Borgia on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Lee landing knees to the head.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Borgia can't get the takedown.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Borgia tries to work over Lee's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Borgia avoids the damage to the body.
Jimmy Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Borgia.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Borgia jumps guard but Lee turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jimmy Lee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cesare Borgia.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee tries to land a knee to the head but Borgia blocks with his arms.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Borgia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Cesare Borgia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee tries a knee to the head but Borgia blocks it.
Lee swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Lee with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Borgia doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borgia blocking some punches.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Borgia tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Borgia.
Borgia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lee throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Borgia keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Borgia ducks right into an uppercut from Lee.
Borgia swings for the body but Lee moves out of range.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jimmy Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, 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 Winston Howard scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ben Hemmingworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jimmy Lee!
Jimmy Lee took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between George Peterson (ranked 88 p4p, 325 weight class) and Ife Edwards (ranked 16 p4p, 47 weight class). Edwards has chosen Damian Marley - Road to Zion as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, George Peterson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Bruno Hogan and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Peterson defending well as Edwards loads up on a big left hand.
Peterson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Nice shot by Edwards.
Peterson moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Edwards scores with a hook to the body. Peterson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Edwards now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Peterson moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
A big right from Edwards misses.
Peterson missing with a left hand there. Edwards was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Peterson tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Peterson 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 George Peterson has been cut.
Peterson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Edwards manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Peterson tries to bum rush Edwards with a series of wild strikes but Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Peterson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Edwards manages to avoid it.
Edwards looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Peterson fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
Edwards 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.
Peterson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Peterson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Peterson throws a body shot but no joy.
Peterson loads up on a big right hand but Edwards slips the punch.
Peterson closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Peterson pushes Edwards up against the cage in a clinch.
Peterson lands a body punch.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards tries to throw a body punch but Peterson avoids it by throwing Edwards back against the cage.
Peterson lands a right hand.
Peterson takes a shot to the head.
Edwards's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Edwards's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Peterson lands with a right to the head.
Edwards tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edwards lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Edwards escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson takes the fight into the clinch.
Edwards throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Peterson works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Peterson lands an elbow that stopped Edwards in his tracks for a moment.
A short right from Edwards on the inside.
Edwards doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson misses with a knee strike.
Edwards takes a shot to the head.
Edwards working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Edwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Edwards.
Edwards tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Peterson's elbow.
Edwards has a couple of punches blocked by Peterson.
Peterson lands a damaging elbow.
Peterson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Edwards avoids it.
Peterson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Peterson breaks the clinch.
Edwards throws a jab but it's blocked by Peterson.
Peterson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Edwards.
Peterson lands a jab to Edwards's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Edwards. Peterson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Peterson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Peterson tries to clinch but Edwards is having none of it.
Peterson misses with a series of wild punches.
Edwards uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Peterson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Edwards! But no joy.
Peterson's corner calls for a 1-2. Peterson obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Peterson closes the distance but Edwards moves to the side
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Edwards was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edwards circles away from the clinch attempt.
Peterson throws a good cross that connects.
Edwards tries to land a front kick but Peterson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Peterson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Edwards.
Edwards slips under a jab from Peterson.
A little jabbing left from Edwards on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Peterson throws a right hand that misses
letting Edwards counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Peterson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Edwards throws a lazy right hand but Peterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Peterson looks to clinch
and Edwards counters with a nice leg kick.
Peterson clobbers Edwards with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Peterson misses the jab.
Peterson tries to clinch up.
Peterson moves in looking to clinch but Edwards pushes him off.
A punch lands to the side of Peterson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on George Peterson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Peterson moves into the clinch successfully.
Edwards's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Edwards uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Peterson.
Edwards replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Peterson blocks it well.
Peterson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Edwards throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Peterson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Edwards in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Peterson uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Peterson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Edwards under the eye.
Sloppy strikes from Peterson. Those never looked like landing.
Edwards doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Ife Edwards seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Edwards lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Peterson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Peterson just misses with a punch to the body.
Peterson tries to clinch but Edwards moves away
enabling Edwards to counter with a crisp jab.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Peterson wants to clinch.
Edwards looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Peterson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Edwards bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Peterson moves to clinch but Edwards breaks away
and Edwards counters with a crisp right hand that drops Peterson! Edwards lets Peterson back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Peterson is rocked!
Edwards misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Peterson looks to land a right hand but Edwards moved out of range.
Peterson misses with a right hand
and Edwards counters with a nice uppercut.
Oh Peterson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Peterson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Edwards feints and then cracks Peterson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Peterson down.
Peterson seems to have got his legs back now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Peterson scores with a jab.
Peterson lands a nice shot to the body.
Edwards scores with a sloppy right hand. Peterson should have avoided that one.
Edwards lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Peterson walks into a left hand.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Peterson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Peterson throws a combination that misses
and Edwards counters with a huge left! Peterson is in big trouble! He's backing up but Edwards isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Peterson from any more damage. A dominating finish by Edwards!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ife Edwards!
Ife Edwards is the new light heavyweight champion!
After the big win, Ife Edwards made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Fuentes (ranked 80 p4p, 135 weight class) and Bunkechukwu Floyd (ranked 3 p4p, 4 weight class). Floyd has chosen Eric B. & Rakim - Paid In Full as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Pedro Fuentes!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Bunkechukwu Floyd!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Floyd moves into range and clinches up with Fuentes.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuentes's elbow.
Floyd misses with some punches.
Fuentes has a couple of punches blocked by Floyd.
Floyd misses with a punch to the body.
Floyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuentes backwards.
It looks like Pedro Fuentes has been cut.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Floyd doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Floyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Floyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Floyd misses with a body punch.
Floyd working aggressively here.
Floyd tries to work over Fuentes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Floyd.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuentes blocks an uppercut.
Fuentes working aggressively here.
Fuentes lands a left hand that snaps the head of Floyd backwards.
Floyd scores with a hook to the body.
Fuentes blocks a body shot from Floyd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuentes can't find room to land a body shot as Floyd controls the action.
Fuentes throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Floyds head.
Fuentes tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Floyd.
Floyd lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fuentes backwards.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuentes's elbow.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuentes's elbow.
Fuentes throws a head punch that misses.
Floyd tries to work over Fuentes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short uppercut from Floyd.
Floyd tries a body shot but Fuentes blocks it.
Floyd cracks Fuentes with a nice body shot.
Fuentes misses with the head strike.
Fuentes lands a left hand.
Floyd has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fuentes seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Floyd can turn it around.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fuentes makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fuentes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Floyd.
Floyd struggles to land a body shot inside as Fuentes controls his hands.
Fuentes managing to block the knees to the body from Floyd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Floyd blocking some punches.
Floyd misses with a short punch on the inside.
Floyd tries to throw a body punch but Fuentes avoids it by throwing Floyd back against the cage.
Floyd wants to stall.
Floyd swings wildly with an uppercut but Fuentes uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fuentes doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A left hand lands to the body for Floyd.
Fuentes misses with the head strike.
Floyd tries a body shot but Fuentes blocks it.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Floyd misses with a hook to the ribs.
Floyd lands a body shot.
Floyd prevents a body shot from Fuentes.
Floyd tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fuentes prevents a body shot from Floyd.
Floyd scores with a shoulder strike.
Floyd throws a punch but it's blocked by Fuentes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Floyd scores with a nice hook to the head.
Floyd blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Floyd stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Fuentes is breathing heavily.
Fuentes can't find room to land a body shot as Floyd controls the action.
Floyd digs a right hand underneath Fuentes's ribcage. Fuentes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Floyd tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fuentes's elbow.
Floyd lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pedro Fuentes's cut is getting worse.
Floyd tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Floyd softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Floyd taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Floyd escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fuentes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Fuentes throws a jab when Floyd was well out of range.
Floyd tries to counter with a clinch but Fuentes shakes him off and moves away.
Floyd tries to clinch but Fuentes moves out of range.
Floyd tries to clinch there but Fuentes circles away.
Floyd throws a body shot but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fuentes avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Floyd cracks Fuentes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Fuentes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Floyd finish him?
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fuentes lands an overhand right.
Fuentes swats away the attempt to clinch by Floyd.
Fuentes misses with a wild body shot.
Floyd uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Fuentes has time to react.
Pedro Fuentes's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fuentes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Floyd looks to land a right hand but Fuentes moved out of range.
Fuentes fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Floyd looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Fuentes throws a lazy uppercut
and Floyd counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bunkechukwu Floyd dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Pedro Fuentes's cut.
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.
Fuentes connects with a single shot there.
Floyd has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Floyd fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Fuentes, pushing him back against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Floyd blocking some punches.
Floyd blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fuentes throws a punch but it's blocked by Floyd.
Fuentes misses with a punch on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fuentes.
Fuentes throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Floyd.
Jeez, Pedro Fuentes's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Fuentes.
Fuentes tries a body shot but Floyd blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuentes lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fuentes tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Fuentes.
Fuentes misses with a hook from the clinch.
Fuentes swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Floyd scores with a shoulder strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Floyd tries a body shot but Fuentes blocks it.
Floyd lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Pedro Fuentes's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bunkechukwu Floyd!
Bunkechukwu Floyd is the new super heavyweight champion!
Our winner, Bunkechukwu Floyd, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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