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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahjo Kuomanen (ranked 2461 p4p, 5893 weight class) and Klaus Tannenbaum (ranked 317 p4p, 581 weight class). Tannenbaum has chosen Andrea Bocelli: O Tannenbaum as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ahjo Kuomanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Tannenbaum!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Kuomanen lands.
Ahjo Kuomanen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that half lands.
Kuomanen throws a jab but it's blocked by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuomanen with a body shot.
Tannenbaum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen missing with a left hand there. Tannenbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kuomanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum misses with a low kick.
Kuomanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Tannenbaum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Kuomanen strikes.
Tannenbaum uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum digs a good hook to Kuomanen's body.
Kuomanen connects with a body shot.
Donk. Kuomanen catches Tannenbaum right on the button with a cross.
 It looks like Klaus Tannenbaum has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuomanen scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kuomanen just misses with a punch to the body.
Kuomanen moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromTannenbaum.
Tannenbaum scores with a nice strike.
A slow jab from Kuomanen misses its intended target.
Kuomanen misses with a jab to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a leg kick.
Tannenbaum scoring well with a low kick there.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a left to the body.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that misses.
Kuomanen throws the left hand but Tannenbaum avoids the punch easily.
Kuomanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tannenbaum throws a shot to the body.
A left and a right from Kuomanen both land. Nice combination.
Kuomanen is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tannenbaum.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kuomanen misses with a hook to the body
and Tannenbaum makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum swings for the body but Kuomanen moves out of range.
Tannenbaum is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuomanen rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuomanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tannenbaum backs up against the cage.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Kuomanen strikes.
Tannenbaum throws a nice head kick!
Kuomanen moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tannenbaum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A shot to the body from Kuomanen misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tannenbaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kuomanen catches Tannenbaum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kuomanen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Tannenbaum scores with a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Kuomanen misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum tries a head kick but it misses.
A solid leg kick lands there for Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen swings widly with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a left and a right that stings Kuomanen.
Kuomanen looks to land a combination but Tannenbaum avoids it well.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum misses with a hook.
Kuomanen connects with a right hand. Tannenbaum shakes it off.
Kuomanen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tannenbaum can pounce on him.
Tannenbaum connects with a body shot.
Kuomanen throws a poor cross that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a two punch combo.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kuomanen throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a thumping low kick.
A slow jab from Kuomanen misses its intended target.
Kuomanen with a nice cross.
Tannenbaum lands a really nice looking cross but Kuomanen seems unphased.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tannenbaum pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kuomanen takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kuomanen throws a jab when Tannenbaum was well out of range.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuomanen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kuomanen is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kuomanen throws a right hand that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice body shot.
Tannenbaum fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Kuomanen on the side of the head.
A shot to the liver by Tannenbaum. Beautiful body shot.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuomanen misses with a hook.
Tannenbaum swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kuomanen swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kuomanen. Tannenbaum does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tannenbaum punishes Kuomanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Kuomanen throws a body shot but no joy.
Tannenbaum fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Klaus Tannenbaum will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Kuomanen throws a combination that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Tannenbaum scores with a hook to the body. Kuomanen takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Tannenbaum misses with a body shot.
Kuomanen will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
No joy there for Tannenbaum, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kuomanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kuomanen swinging wildly here.
Tannenbaum moves out of range as Kuomanen strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum punishes Kuomanen's body with a nice straight punch.
Tannenbaum throws a nice head kick!
A swing and a miss from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tannenbaum ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Tannenbaum scores with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum defending well as Kuomanen loads up on a big left hand.
Tannenbaum looks to score with a jab to the body but Kuomanen is just out of range.
Tannenbaum has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kuomanen finds it's way round the side to connect with Tannenbaum's head.
Kuomanen misses the jab.
Kuomanen lands with a right hand.
Tannenbaum takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tannenbaum tries a head kick but it misses.
Kuomanen misses with a straight right.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
letting Tannenbaum counter with a right hand.
Tannenbaum connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Kuomanen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kuomanen throws a hook but Tannenbaum avoids it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Klaus Tannenbaum seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tannenbaum misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tannenbaum. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tannenbaum on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
No joy there for Kuomanen, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Tannenbaum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kuomanen.
Tannenbaum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Tannenbaum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuomanen swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Tannenbaum digs a good hook to Kuomanen's body.
Kuomanen lands with an uppercut that bounces Tannenbaum off the cage and back into range.
Tannenbaum throws a right hand that Kuomanen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kuomanen also avoids with ease.
Kuomanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Kuomanen thinking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen jabs at Tannenbaum's body.
Tannenbaum slips under a jab.
Tannenbaum is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kuomanen with a body shot.
Tannenbaum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuomanen in his tracks.
Tannenbaum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Kuomanen in his tracks.
Kuomanen throws the left hand but Tannenbaum avoids the punch easily.
Tannenbaum throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tannenbaum rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kuomanen moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tannenbaum lands with a slapping head kick.
Kuomanen misses with an uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a nice leg kick.
Kuomanen misses with a right hand
and Tannenbaum counters with a leg kick.
Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Kuomanen was not able to check.
Kuomanen misses with an uppercut. Tannenbaum saw that one coming.
Kuomanen takes a swing at Tannenbaum's ribcage but misses.
Tannenbaum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tannenbaum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kuomanen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kuomanen is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Tannenbaum thuds a left hand into Kuomanen's body.
Tannenbaum ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen lands a body shot.
Tannenbaum misses with a double jab.
Kuomanen throws a body punch but Tannenbaum moves out of range.
Tannenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tannenbaum tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tannenbaum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Tannenbaum walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Kuomanen keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tannenbaum throws a head kick that Kuomanen semi-blocks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Tannenbaum showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Klaus Tannenbaum'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kuomanen avoids the head kick by Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuomanen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kuomanen looks to land a right hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range.
Kuomanen throws a hook but Tannenbaum blocks it.
Kuomanen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tannenbaum was well out of range. Poor timing from Kuomanen.
Kuomanen misses with a looping left.
Kuomanen misses with a body punch
and Tannenbaum counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Kuomanen throws a hook to the side of Tannenbaum's head but Tannenbaum sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tannenbaum lands with a shot to the body.
Kuomanen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A big right from Kuomanen misses.
Tannenbaum doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Kuomanen swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kuomanen throws a lazy uppercut
and Tannenbaum counters with a good low kick that Kuomanen was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tannenbaum lands a head kick. Kuomanen smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Tannenbaum throws a combination. Kuomanen tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
A big right from Kuomanen misses.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Kuomanen misses with a wild body shot.
Tannenbaum shapes to counter with a head kick.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Tannenbaum jabs at Kuomanen's body.
A head kick misses from Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kuomanen momentarily.
Kuomanen misses with a jab to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a head kick.
Tannenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
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!
Kuomanen looks to throw the jab but Tannenbaum is out of range.
Kuomanen fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tannenbaum throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen misses with a hook to the body
and Tannenbaum counters with a straight right hand.
Tannenbaum dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kuomanen misses with a hook
and Tannenbaum counters with a one-two to the body.
Kuomanen misses with a straight right.
Tannenbaum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kuomanen was well out of range. Poor timing from Tannenbaum.
Kuomanen waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Donk. Tannenbaum catches Kuomanen right on the button with a cross.
Kuomanen missing with a left hand there. Tannenbaum was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A nice side step and Tannenbaum releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kuomanen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Tannenbaum counter with a right hand.
Tannenbaum connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kuomanen uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tannenbaum.
Tannenbaum ducks under a wild hook from Kuomanen.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kuomanen looks to land a left hand but Tannenbaum moved out of range nicely.
Kuomanen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tannenbaum moves away.
Tannenbaum closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tannenbaum lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kuomanen throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tannenbaum counters with a two punch combo.
 Kuomanen is rocked!
Tannenbaum connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Kuomanen! He's out on his feet! Tannenbaum rushes in and drops Kuomanen with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:31 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Klaus Tannenbaum!
A very excited looking Klaus Tannenbaum rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jurumin Silva (ranked 3157 p4p, 3351 weight class) and Uncle Abner (ranked 380 p4p, 405 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jurumin Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Chris Edwards and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abner misses with a hook.
Silva drops down looking for a counter takedown but Abner sprawls and moves away.
Abner will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Silva has closed the distance and engaged Abner in a clinch.
Abner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Abner can't find room to land a body shot as Silva controls the action.
Silva successfully pulls guard.
Abner preventing the sweep.
Abner wants to control from the top but Silva keeps moving.
Abner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Silva manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Abner manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Abner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abner manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Abner's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Abner can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Silva controls the pace.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva wants to pass the guard but Abner is keeping the position.
Silva is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Abner wants to stand and escape but Silva is having none of it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Abner looking for a sweep. Not yet Abner, not yet.
Silva wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Silva stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Abner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two 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.
Abner pulls Silva in close to prevent any damage.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Abner is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Abner throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Silva blocks a head kick by Abner.
Abner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Silva closes the distance and clinches.
Abner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Abner breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Danga de danga de dang - Abner scores with a four punch combination!
 It looks like Jurumin Silva has been cut.
Silva clinches with his opponent.
Abner breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Abner looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Abner.
Silva checks the leg kick nicely there.
Abner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silva was well out of range. Poor timing from Abner.
Silva attempts a counter takedown but Abner avoids it well and moves away.
Silva manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Abner on his heels. He'll look to pass Abner's guard now, I'm sure.
Abner throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Abner being controlled here, momentarily.
Silva wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Abner wants to get back to his feet but Silva is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Silva wants to control from the top but Abner keeps moving.
Silva prevents Abner from getting back to his feet.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Abner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Silva avoids the head kick by Abner.
Abner fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Silva on the side of the head.
A head kick from Abner lands but Silva takes it in his stride.
Silva closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Silva fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Silva lands a body shot in the clinch.
Abner being controlled against the cage.
Silva has a couple of punches blocked by Abner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Uncle Abner will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jurumin Silva's cut.
That's time! Silva's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Silva moves into the clinch.
Abner wants to break the clinch but can't.
Silva misses with a punch on the inside.
Abner stalling in the clinch.
Silva lands a shot to the body.
Abner wants to break free but Silva has control.
Abner is trying to break the clinch but Silva is controlling him.
Silva tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Abner throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Silva working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Abner wants to get back to striking at distance but Silva won't allow it.
Abner looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Abner pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A cross from Abner lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abner misses with a head kick.
We've been informed that Abner has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Silva tries to clinch up.
A countering left hand to the body from Abner misses.
Abner swats away the attempt to clinch by Silva.
Jurumin Silva seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Silva moves into range and clinches up with Abner.
Silva misses with a body punch.
Abner is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Abner breaks from the clinch.
Silva gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Abner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Silva taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva jumps guard and drags Abner to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Abner stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Silva feints and as Abner raises his hands in defense, Silva changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Abner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abner manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Abner's guard.
Silva stopping the sweep attempt from Abner.
Silva trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Silva drops back looking for a leg! Abner is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Abner manages to kick Silva off! Silva jumps back into Abner's guard.
Abner keeping full guard, as Silva tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Abner looking to control.
Abner keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Silva trying to control but Abner is working from the bottom.
Silva won't allow Abner to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Silva is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Silva throws a big elbow that misses.
Silva slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Silva is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Abner knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Silva is working for what looks like an arm triangle here. Abner is trying to escape and Silva transitions quickly into an armbar! He's slapped it on tight and Abner is forced to tap! Nice work there by Silva! Very nice indeed!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jurumin Silva!
Jurumin Silva took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Tengelü Hekite for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Ledoux (ranked 2584 p4p, 2684 weight class) and Cuervo Oquendo (ranked 327 p4p, 340 weight class). Cuervo Oquendo 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pierre Ledoux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Cuervo Oquendo!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Atkins and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ledoux tries for a takedown but Oquendo sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Oquendo takes a swing at Ledoux's ribcage but misses.
Ledoux swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ledoux ducks under a wild hook from Oquendo.
Ledoux throws a poor cross that misses
and Oquendo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Oquendo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Oquendo defending well as Ledoux loads up on a big left hand.
Ledoux darts in trying to clinch
and Oquendo counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Ledoux staying out of range there.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ledoux.
Oquendo misses with a body shot.
Ledoux is looking to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oquendo avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Oquendo looks to land a combination but Ledoux avoids it well.
Oquendo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ledoux has closed the distance and engaged Oquendo in a clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Oquendo misses with the head strike.
Oquendo stops a takedown attempt from Ledoux.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oquendo gets underhooks to prevent Ledoux's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pierre Ledoux. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ledoux is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Oquendo gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Ledoux is trying to drag Oquendo to the mat but Oquendo just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Oquendo avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Oquendo is pressed up against the cage. Ledoux has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Oquendo down to the mat. Oquendo avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Ledoux shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Oquendo but Oquendo pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Oquendo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Cuervo Oquendo is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Oquendo waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ledoux.
Ledoux seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Oquendo scores with a head kick.
Oquendo lands with an uppercut that bounces Ledoux off the cage and back into range.
Oquendo scores with a hook to the body. Ledoux takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oquendo scores with a nice strike.
Oquendo swats away the attempt to clinch by Ledoux.
Ledoux takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux shoots for a takedown but Oquendo saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ledoux shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Oquendo is trying to defend but Ledoux finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ledoux seems to be looking for submissions.
We've been hearing that Ledoux has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Ledoux prevents Oquendo from improving his position.
Oquendo trying to hold on to Ledoux's head to control him but Ledoux postures up.
Oquendo works his way to full guard. Good work.
Oquendo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Ledoux postures up and lands a big shot to Oquendo's brow.
Oquendo is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Oquendo swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Oquendo really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ledoux. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Oquendo wants to sweep but no luck.
Ledoux trying to control but Oquendo is working from the bottom.
Oquendo has momentary wrist control but Ledoux slips an elbow through the middle.
Oquendo can't keep his opponent in guard - Ledoux advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Oquendo wants to control but Ledoux is keeping busy.
Oquendo is positioning himself well to prevent Ledoux advancing to mount.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ledoux stalling.
Ledoux is trying to control. Oquendo wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
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.
Oquendo trying to control but Ledoux postures up.
Oquendo keeping control of the position.
Ledoux missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Ledoux working the head and body with strikes.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Oquendo is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Oquendo can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ledoux working over Oquendo with some ground and pound. Oquendo looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cuervo Oquendo dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Ledoux uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Oquendo.
Ledoux cracks Oquendo with a good jab.
Ledoux shoots in looking for a takedown but Oquendo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Ledoux's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Oquendo feints a counter leg kick.
Oquendo lands a jab to the nose.
Oquendo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Oquendo keeps Ledoux at a distance using the push kick.
Jab by Oquendo.
Oquendo lands with a nice body punch.
Oquendo gets caught napping as Ledoux dives in and scores a takedown. Oquendo manages to retain guard.
Oquendo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Oquendo holds on and takes a little breather.
Oquendo avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Ledoux won't allow Oquendo to sweep him here.
Ledoux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Oquendo is keeping the position for now.
Ledoux is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ledoux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Ledoux working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Ledoux landing with the ground and pound.
Ledoux is fighting to break Oquendo's control of his arms but Oquendo is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Ledoux in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Oquendo looking to hit a scissor sweep but Ledoux is one step ahead there.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux throws a big elbow that misses.
Ledoux wants to pass the guard but Oquendo is keeping the position.
Ledoux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ledoux throws a big right hand that misses.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Ledoux missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Ledoux is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Ledoux throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Ledoux accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Oquendo wants to sweep here but Ledoux controlling him for the moment.
Ledoux 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.
Ledoux keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Oquendo's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux landing some decent shots from guard.
Oquendo keeping moving, preventing Ledoux from controlling successfully.
Oquendo keeping full guard, as Ledoux tries to pass.
Ledoux works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Ledoux throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Oquendo tries to get to full guard but Ledoux has control of the leg.
Ledoux tries to pass to full mount but Oquendo defends it.
Oquendo is looking for a sweep. Ledoux is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ledoux throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Oquendo to regain full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ledoux slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Ledoux working the head and body with strikes.
Ledoux tries to advance to mount but Oquendo denies him.
Ledoux has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Oquendo is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Ledoux yanks on the arm and Oquendo is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Ledoux.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pierre Ledoux!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Pierre Ledoux made sure he mentioned FUClothing, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Angus MacDoughall (ranked 3314 p4p, 3259 weight class) and Billy Wilson (ranked 415 p4p, 406 weight class). Wilson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Under the knife. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Angus MacDoughall!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Wilson!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacDoughall leaves Wilson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Wilson misses with a takedown attempt - MacDoughall sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
MacDoughall tries to counter by clinching up but Wilson breaks away and moves out of range.
MacDoughall wants to slow Wilson down by chopping away at his legs.
MacDoughall is looking to score with low kicks.
Wilson tries for a takedown but MacDoughall sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Angus MacDoughall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson ducks under a wild hook from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wilson.
MacDoughall is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts MacDoughall as he jumps to the side.
It looked like MacDoughall wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Wilson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but MacDoughall avoids it really well and circles away.
Wilson has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as MacDoughall is landing a low percentage of strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacDoughall tried to score with a low kick but Wilson checks it.
MacDoughall swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Wilson.
MacDoughall seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Wilson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by MacDoughall.
MacDoughall uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
MacDoughall throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wilson checks a low kick from MacDoughall.
MacDoughall throws a shot to the body.
Wilson closes this distance looking for a takedown but MacDoughall circles away.
Wilson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into MacDoughall's guard.
Wilson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Wilson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
Wilson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Wilson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Wilson postures up.
Wilson advances position into side control!
MacDoughall is looking to reverse the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall defending against the ground and pound.
Wilson lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear MacDoughall down.
Wilson looks up at the clock and then as MacDoughall takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Wilson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacDoughall is looking for a sweep.
MacDoughall prevents Wilson from improving position.
Wilson throws an elbow but MacDoughall slips to the side and avoids it well.
Wilson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, MacDoughall has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Wilson but great work by MacDoughall.
Wilson is trying to improve his position.
MacDoughall wants to stand but Wilson is controlling his arm.
Wilson gets back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall wants to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Wilson moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Wilson is on top in guard.
MacDoughall on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if MacDoughall tries to get out of the position.
Wilson won't allow MacDoughall to sweep him here.
Wilson trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Wilson is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
MacDoughall can't keep his opponent in guard - Wilson advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control the pace.
Wilson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed MacDoughall's head.
MacDoughall is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
MacDoughall taking some punishment here, with Wilson in his half guard.
Wilson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Wilson thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wilson seems to be looking for submissions.
Wilson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks MacDoughall with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Angus MacDoughall will probably get the nod.
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.
MacDoughall connects with a body shot.
Wilson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed MacDoughall momentarily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Wilson or perhaps it was just good defense by MacDoughall, which made it look bad.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wilson.
MacDoughall fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wilson dodges the punch combination from MacDoughall.
Wilson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDoughall.
Wilson scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Wilson has knee on belly momentarily but MacDoughall bucks him off and regains half guard.
Wilson throws a strike but MacDoughall avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacDoughall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
MacDoughall preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Wilson is looking to work some ground and pound but MacDoughall has wrist control.
Wilson working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of MacDoughall's head.
Wilson trying to control the position from guard on top but MacDoughall is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wilson wants to pass the guard but MacDoughall is keeping the position.
Wilson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wilson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Wilson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wilson.
Wilson wants to control from the top but MacDoughall keeps moving.
MacDoughall knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Wilson on the ground.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wilson tries to score a power double leg takedown but MacDoughall sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Wilson somewhat.
Angus MacDoughall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? MacDoughall is fending him off so far but Wilson persists. Nope, MacDoughall circles away and we're back to standing.
A combination from MacDoughall does no damage.
Wilson shoots in but no luck this time.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown but MacDoughall shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Wilson darts in looking for a takedown but MacDoughall gets double underhooks and turns Wilson into the cage.
MacDoughall throws a looping overhand right but Wilson ducks down to avoid it.
Wilson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from MacDoughall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDoughall throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacDoughall lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wilson's sensitive parts.
MacDoughall works Wilson's body with a nice hook.
MacDoughall gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but MacDoughall keeps moving.
Wilson stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. MacDoughall swivels though and keeps the full guard.
MacDoughall keeping moving, preventing Wilson from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall wants to sweep here but Wilson controlling him for the moment.
Wilson sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wilson is in close to MacDoughall's body, working some short punches and elbows.
MacDoughall pulls Wilson in to control the position.
MacDoughall is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Wilson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as MacDoughall works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Wilson passes into half guard.
Wilson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Angus MacDoughall will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wilson fails with a takedown attempt.
MacDoughall defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Wilson.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDoughall sprawls well. MacDoughall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
Angus MacDoughall has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Billy Wilson.
Wilson looks for a takedown but MacDoughall sprawls well.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacDoughall as he avoids it easily.
Wilson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wilson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as MacDoughall sprawls well. MacDoughall wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Wilson gets slowly back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wilson throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. MacDoughall was covering up waiting for the punch and Wilson finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wilson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Wilson drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Wilson jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
Wilson controlling from the top position.
Wilson trying to control but MacDoughall is working from the bottom.
Wilson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Wilson looking to pass the guard.
Wilson wants to control from the top but MacDoughall keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wilson pushing down on MacDoughall's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Wilson winds up and cracks MacDoughall with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
MacDoughall has his hands clasped together around Wilson's back. He's all about the action.
Wilson passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for MacDoughall!
Wilson lands a nice shot to the head.
Wilson wants to control but MacDoughall has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
Billy Wilson has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wilson working over MacDoughall with some ground and pound. MacDoughall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Wilson throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Angus MacDoughall is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
MacDoughall wants to improve his position but Wilson is controlling well.
Wilson working over MacDoughall with some ground and pound. MacDoughall looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Wilson stalling.
Wilson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacDoughall trying to control here.
MacDoughall is not content to let Wilson control the position.
Wilson is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! MacDoughall is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Billy Wilson!
Our winner, Billy Wilson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dezmond Drake (ranked 2814 p4p, 2070 weight class) and Phony Phontana (ranked 293 p4p, 214 weight class). Dezmond Drake could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Phony Phontana's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dezmond Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Phony Phontana!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Glass and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Phontana back to the cage. Drake follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
A low kick from Phontana is predictable there
and Drake counters with a straight right hand.
Drake staying out of range there.
A quick step to the side and Drake tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phontana tries a low kick but Drake avoids it.
Drake cracks a nice hook into Phontana's ribs.
Drake gets tackled into the cage by Phontana. Phontana maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Drake scores with a nice short uppercut.
Phontana is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Drake is keeping busy.
Drake escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Phontana takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Drake avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phontana moves away.
Drake pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Phony Phontana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
Drake 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.
Phontana throws a hook to the side of Drake's head but Drake sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Phontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phontana throws a low kick but it's checked well by Drake.
Drake defending well as Phontana loads up on a big left hand.
Phontana throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phontana takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Drake lands with an overhand left.
Phontana moves out of range of the strikes.
Phontana tries a quick counter leg kick but Drake is wise to it.
Drake slips a straight right by Phontana.
Drake thuds a left hand into Phontana's body.
Phontana tries to clinch up but Drake circles away and keeps his distance.
Drake was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Phontana throws a body shot but no joy.
Phontana misses the body punch
and Drake cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Phontana throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phontana.
Drake takes a swing at Phontana's ribcage but misses.
Drake moves away from the strike by Phontana.
Phontana swings widly with a right hand
and Drake counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Phontana misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
Drake ducks under a wild hook from Phontana.
Phontana thows a leg kick but Drake checks it
and Drake counters with a series of strikes. Phontana will be more careful next time no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Phontana misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake lands with a cross.
Drake digs a good body shot into Phontana's ribs.
Drake throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Phontana takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A big left from Phontana misses.
Phontana throws a solid leg kick but Drake takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Phontana.
Drake works over Phontana's head and body with a nice combination.
Phontana defending well as Drake loads up on a big left hand.
Drake falls off balance throwing a combination
and Phontana counters with a straight right hand.
A big left from Phontana misses.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Phontana throws a right hand that misses
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Drake just misses with a punch to the body.
Phontana lands a leg kick that knocks Drake off balance momentarily.
Drake fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Phontana looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Phontana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Drake.
Phontana fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Drake, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Phontana throws a head punch that misses.
Phontana scores with a nice hook to the head.
Drake blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drake.
Phontana has a couple of punches blocked by Drake.
Phontana's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Drake jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Drake displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phontana throws out the jab.
The fighters circling - Drake throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Phontana motions for Drake to come forward. Phontana throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Phontana throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Drake jabs Phontana right on the nose. Phontana blinks but takes it well.
Phontana is looking to score with low kicks.
Phontana staying out of range there.
Phontana is looking to clinch.
Drake lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Phontana circles away quickly and effectively.
Phontana tries a quick counter leg kick but Drake is wise to it.
Phontana on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Drake throws a jab when Phontana was well out of range.
Phontana connects with the punch.
No joy there for Drake, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Drake takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phontana throws a leg kick but Drake sees it coming and moves out of range.
Drake connects with a jab.
Phontana slips a jab from Drake.
Drake connects with a body shot that sends Phontana's belly button to the back.
Phontana throws a hook but Drake blocks it.
Phontana looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Drake seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
A jab from Drake misses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Drake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Phontana thows a left - swing and a miss!
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Phontana ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Drake moves away.
Phontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake throws an off balance right hand
and Phontana counters with a nice low kick that buckles Drake's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Phontana keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phontana counters with a straight right hand.
Drake lands a nice shot that snaps Phontana's head back.
Phontana slips under a jab from Drake.
Phontana swings and misses with a shot to the body
letting Drake counter with a right hand.
Phontana uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Drake.
A jab from Drake misses.
Drake misses with an uppercut.
Drake moves out of range of the leg kick from Phontana.
Drake is looking for a counter combo.
Drake uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Phontana.
A slow jab from Phontana misses its intended target.
Dezmond Drake is winning the standup battle so far.
Drake walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circle momentarily. Phontana darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phontana can do to turn this around?
Phontana slips under a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Phontana looks to throw a body kick
and Phontana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Phontana forces Drake back against the cage and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake can't find room to land a body shot as Phontana controls the action.
Drake breaks from the clinch.
A punch lands to the side of Drake 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Phontana 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 Drake has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Drake and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Phontana looks to land a right hand but Drake moved out of range.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phontana looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Drake throws a big counter combination but Phontana scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A big left from Phontana misses.
Phontana lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drake circles away quickly and effectively.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Drake fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phontana manages to avoid it.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake slips under a jab.
Drake misses with a straight left.
Phontana misses with an uppercut. Drake saw that one coming.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
Decent striking displayed by Phontana there.
Jab from Drake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Drake thuds his right hand into Phontana's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake staying out of range there.
Drake lands a right hook to the body.
Drake darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Drake misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Phontana.
Drake lands a nice looking body shot.
Phontana loads up on a big right hand but Drake slips the punch.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake throws a right and a left that Phontana avoids nicely.
Phontana thows a left - swing and a miss!
Phontana fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Drake.
Drake dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A big right from Drake misses.
Phontana scores with a push kick.
Drake connects with a nice looking jab.
Phontana throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Drake gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phontana has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Phontana misses with a low kick.
A little feinted left hand from Drake on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
An inside leg kick lands from Phontana.
Good standup being displayed there by Drake as he connects with a hook.
Drake cracks a nice hook into Phontana's ribs.
Drake scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Phontana's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Drake connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Phontana scrambles back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Drake.
Drake fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Phontana on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Drake.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice inside leg kick there by Phontana. That's going to slow Drake down.
Drake lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
 Phontana is rocked!
Nice defenses there by Phontana.
Phontana is still on wobbly legs! Can Drake finish him?
Drake throws a big shot that misses.
Drake scores with a nice strike.
Phontana throws the left hand but Drake avoids the punch easily.
Drake swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phontana throws a lazy uppercut
and Drake counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Phontana misses with a straight left.
An attempted straight right counter from Drake misses the target.
Jab by Drake.
Phontana needs to keep his hands up - Drake had a free shot at his head there.
Drake ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A slow jab from Drake misses its intended target.
Phontana gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Drake takes one to the chin there.
Phontana throws a body shot but no joy.
Drake steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Phontana.
It looked like Drake wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Drake misses with a body shot.
Phontana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Drake swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phontana counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Drake jabs Phontana to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phontana slips under a jab.
Drake paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Phontana throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Phontana takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Drake blocks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Phontana tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Drake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Nice straight punches there by Drake. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Drake.
Phontana misses with an uppercut
and Drake counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Phontana drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Drake connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Phontana's hands.
A telegraphed right hand from Drake misses the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dezmond Drake dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Drake works the jab nicely.
Phontana tries to clinch up.
Drake tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phontana was well out of range. Poor timing from Drake.
Drake is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Drake throws a lazy right hand but Phontana sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Phontana throws a right hand that misses
and Drake counters with a huge left! Phontana is in big trouble! He's backing up but Drake isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Phontana from any more damage. A dominating finish by Drake!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dezmond Drake!
After winning the bout, Dezmond Drake thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Camacho (ranked 1364 p4p, 1808 weight class) and Guy Le Franc (ranked 200 p4p, 253 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anthony Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Guy Le Franc!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A big left from Camacho misses.
Camacho swings widly with a right hand
and Le Franc counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Camacho misses with an uppercut
letting Le Franc counter with a right hand.
Camacho throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Le Franc appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Le Franc connects with an inside leg kick.
Camacho scores with a crisp jab that stopped Le Franc in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Camacho misses with an uppercut
and Le Franc counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Le Franc thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Camacho.
It looks like Guy Le Franc has been cut.
Camacho is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Le Franc.
Camacho rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Le Franc moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Le Franc fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Camacho thows a left - swing and a miss!
Le Franc wants to slow Camacho down by chopping away at his legs.
Camacho misses with a hook
and Camacho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Camacho throws a left and a right that both miss
and Le Franc counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc looks to score with a jab to the body but Camacho is just out of range.
Camacho swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Camacho lands a nice hook to Le Franc's body. Le Franc takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Camacho gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Le Franc fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Le Franc's head.
Camacho blocking some punches.
Camacho lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Camacho can't find room to land a body shot as Le Franc controls the action.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Camacho throws a punch but it's blocked by Le Franc.
Camacho lands with a right to the head.
Le Franc lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho digs a right hand underneath Le Franc's ribcage. Le Franc let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Camacho lands a hook to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with a punch on the inside.
Camacho goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Le Franc working aggressively here.
Camacho tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right from Le Franc.
Le Franc swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho misses with a punch on the inside.
Le Franc lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Camacho misses with a hook to the ribs.
Camacho misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Camacho fails to pull guard.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Le Franc gets through Camacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camacho doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Camacho.
Le Franc lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Franc misses with a short punch on the inside.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Le Franc uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho lands a body shot.
Le Franc can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Camacho gets through Le Franc's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Le Franc misses with some punches.
Camacho lands with a left to the head.
Camacho lands with a short shot to the head.
Le Franc swings wildly with an uppercut but Camacho uses good head movement to avoid it.
Le Franc throws a punch but it's blocked by Camacho.
Le Franc prevents a body shot from Camacho.
Le Franc has a couple of punches blocked by Camacho.
Camacho misses with the head strike.
Le Franc lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Le Franc lands a nice uppercut.
Le Franc lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Guy Le Franc will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Guy Le Franc's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Camacho looks to land a combination but Le Franc avoids it well.
Le Franc throws a right hand that misses
and Camacho counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Le Franc throws a leg kick but Camacho moved away.
Le Franc swings for the body but Camacho moves out of range.
Le Franc throws a sloppy body shot
and Camacho counters with a nice uppercut.
Guy Le Franc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Camacho waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Le Franc.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Le Franc moves out of range as Camacho strikes.
Camacho throws a jab when Le Franc was well out of range.
Le Franc looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Franc slips a straight right by Camacho.
Le Franc looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Le Franc tries a head kick but it misses.
Le Franc scores with a kick to the body.
Le Franc misses with a right hand
and Camacho connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Le Franc fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Camacho on the side of the head.
Le Franc scores with a body shot.
Le Franc thumps Camacho with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc throws a nice inside leg kick.
Camacho loads up on a big right hand but Le Franc slips the punch.
Camacho misses with a series of wild punches.
Camacho on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Camacho on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That kick from Le Franc tenderised Camacho's leg. Camacho is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Franc scores with a hook.
It looks like Anthony Camacho has been cut.
Le Franc slips under a jab from Camacho.
Le Franc connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Guy Le Franc seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Camacho walks into a left hand.
Camacho misses with a double jab
and Le Franc counters with a stiff jab, followed by a cross and an uppercut! That's too much punishment for Camacho to take - he tumbles to the canvas, blood pouring from his nose, barely conscious. That's the end of the fight! Great knockout by Le Franc!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Guy Le Franc!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yar Bol (ranked 1546 p4p, 1326 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 206 p4p, 175 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yar Bol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Daniel Bishop and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCain fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
McCain 's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bol under the eye.
McCain gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Bol breaks the clinch.
McCain throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCain thumps Bol with a low kick.
McCain tries to clinch
and Bol counters with a straight right hand.
McCain throws a wild body kick that Bol sees coming a mile off.
An inside leg kick from McCain misses.
McCain throws a sloppy body shot
and Bol counters with a crisp right hand that drops McCain ! Bol lets McCain back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
McCain is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCain misses with a hook
and Bol counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McCain is still on wobbly legs! Can Bol finish him?
We've been informed that McCain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Bol is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Bol shuts the power down on McCain . Lights out, game over! Bol is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yar Bol!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Divine Intervention (ranked 1520 p4p, 1116 weight class) and KT Panda (ranked 56 p4p, 34 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Divine Intervention!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Andrew Berry and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Intervention checks a leg kick nicely.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Panda! But no joy.
Intervention takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Panda tries to get set, Intervention tries to push him back and clinch up but Panda manages to avoid the attempt.
Panda misses with an attempted mid kick.
Intervention blocks a head kick by Panda.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda looking to land some kicks to the body here.
KT Panda seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Intervention has taken the fight to the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Intervention.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Panda lands a body punch.
Panda gets through Intervention's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Intervention is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda misses with a body punch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Panda swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Intervention holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Panda tries to work over Intervention's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Intervention backwards.
Intervention is trying to stall.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
A short right from Panda on the inside.
Intervention blocks a body shot from Panda.
Intervention blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Intervention uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Intervention backwards.
Intervention prevents a body shot from Panda.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Intervention trying to stall but Panda improves his position.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Intervention avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda misses with a body punch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Intervention.
Panda throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Panda lands a hook that snaps the head of Intervention backwards.
Panda throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Interventions head.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Intervention.
Intervention is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Intervention or not.
Intervention is breathing heavily.
Panda lands a shoulder strike.
Panda working aggressively here.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Intervention uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Panda scores with a nice short uppercut.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Intervention uses good head movement to avoid it.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda swings wildly with an uppercut but Intervention uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Panda tries a body shot but Intervention blocks it.
Intervention blocking some punches.
Panda lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda tries to throw a body punch but Intervention avoids it by throwing Panda back against the cage.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Panda.
Intervention dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Intervention just leaning against Panda, taking a breather.
Intervention displaying some good clinch control by pressing Panda up against the cage.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda misses with the head strike.
Intervention prevents a body shot from Panda.
Intervention blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda misses with a body punch.
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Intervention blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Panda misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
KT Panda dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Intervention on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick and Intervention moves out of range easily.
Intervention is looking to counter the offense by Panda and move into the clinch.
A lazy left from Panda finds it's target.
Panda misses with a body kick.
Intervention is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Intervention avoids the body shot from Panda.
Intervention seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Intervention slips a straight right by Panda.
Intervention displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Panda throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda misses with an uppercut.
A cross from Panda lands.
Intervention moves into range and clinches up with Panda.
Intervention blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Panda makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda drops Intervention onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Intervention is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Intervention is rocked!
It looks like Divine Intervention has been cut.
Panda pushes Intervention against the cage. Panda is working some dirty boxing. Panda pushes off with a quick right hook! Intervention goes down! Intervention tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Panda moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). KT Panda!
KT Panda is the new super heavyweight champion!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gunnar Bloodaxe (ranked 746 p4p, 950 weight class) and Erasmo Bezerra (ranked 110 p4p, 135 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gunnar Bloodaxe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Erasmo Bezerra!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Phil Schofield and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bezerra connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bezerra gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Bloodaxe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bezerra staying out of range there.
Bezerra checks a low kick from Bloodaxe.
Bezerra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bloodaxe defends it well.
A slow jab from Bloodaxe misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Bezerra misses.
Bezerra looks to land a left hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bloodaxe as he avoids it easily.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Bezerra throws a shot from downtown. Bloodaxe moves away and avoids it.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
Bloodaxe throwing a counter right hand but Bezerra manages to avoid it.
Bloodaxe throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Bezerra saw it coming and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezerra lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bezerra has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Bloodaxe takes one to the chin there.
A big left from Bezerra misses.
Bloodaxe takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Bezerra looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe lands the left hand.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bezerra checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Bezerra! But no joy.
Jab from Bloodaxe.
A big right from Bezerra misses.
Bloodaxe half committed to a counter leg kick.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Bezerra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
We've been told by Bloodaxe's head coaches at Blacktalians MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bezerra slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Bezerra ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
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!
Bloodaxe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Bezerra avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
Bezerra swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bezerra throws the left hand but Bloodaxe avoids the punch easily.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bezerra on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The fighters circling - Bezerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bezerra lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bezerra is defended easily by Bloodaxe.
Bezerra shoots and misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a nice uppercut.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
Bezerra lands with a straight right. Bloodaxe didn't see that one coming.
Bezerra throws a right hand that Bloodaxe ducks under and follows up with a left that Bloodaxe also avoids with ease.
Bezerra lands a head shot.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick as Bezerra jumps back.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe ducks under a wild hook from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe tries a low kick but Bezerra avoids it.
Bloodaxe lands with a nice body punch.
Nice takedown defense from Bloodaxe. No joy for Bezerra on that attempt.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter punch.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Bezerra off balance momentarily.
Bloodaxe feints and then cracks Bezerra's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bezerra down.
Bezerra scores with the left hand. Bloodaxe knows he should have avoided that one.
A slow jab from Bezerra misses its intended target.
A jab from Bezerra finds it's way through Bloodaxe's defenses.
Bloodaxe misses the body punch
and Bezerra connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bloodaxe throws a lazy right hand but Bezerra sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bezerra tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Bezerra tests Bloodaxe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bloodaxe misses the jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bloodaxe lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bezerra's sensitive parts.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Bezerra.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bloodaxe loads up on a big right hand but Bezerra slips the punch.
Bloodaxe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bezerra bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bezerra 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.
Bloodaxe slips a jab from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe 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.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Bezerra lands with an uppercut that bounces Bloodaxe off the cage and back into range.
Bloodaxe gets caught napping as Bezerra dives in and scores a takedown. Bloodaxe manages to retain guard.
Bezerra with a flurry of punches that miss.
Bloodaxe preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bezerra throws a big right hand that misses.
Bezerra wants to control from the top but Bloodaxe keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Erasmo Bezerra will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bezerra goes for a double leg but Bloodaxe avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Bloodaxe continues to drive forward.
Bezerra has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bloodaxe finds it's way round the side to connect with Bezerra's head.
Bezerra ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bezerra shoots in but Bloodaxe avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bloodaxe scoring well with a low kick there.
Bezerra jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezerra throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bloodaxe throws a looping overhand right but Bezerra ducks down to avoid it.
Bezerra is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A low kick lands for Bloodaxe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bloodaxe is looking to land body kicks.
Bezerra takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The fighters circling - Bezerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Bezerra.
Bloodaxe misses with a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bezerra slips under a jab from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
Bloodaxe throws a low kick but Bezerra moves out of range easily.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is winning the standup battle so far.
Bloodaxe moves away from the strike by Bezerra.
Bezerra's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Bezerra scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bloodaxe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bloodaxe works the jab nicely.
A leg kick checked by Bezerra.
Bezerra throws an off balance right hand
letting Bloodaxe counter with a right hand.
Bloodaxe lands with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bezerra drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bloodaxe defends it well.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bezerra. Bloodaxe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bezerra takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bezerra looks to land a right hand but Bloodaxe moved out of range.
Bezerra checks a low kick from Bloodaxe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra dips to his left and cracks Bloodaxe with an uppercut!
Bloodaxe drives through and clinches with Bezerra against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bezerra scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bezerra slowing the pace effectively.
Bezerra goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bloodaxe prevents it.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bloodaxe is looking to break free of the clinch but Bezerra has double underhooks.
A short right from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bloodaxe working aggressively here.
Bloodaxe breaks the clinch.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bezerra.
A leg kick checked by Bezerra.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bloodaxe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bloodaxe tried to counter with a leg kick but Bezerra avoided it.
Bloodaxe wants to land a leg kick but Bezerra is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Bezerra throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bezerra thuds a left hand into Bloodaxe's body.
Bezerra shoots in for a takedown but Bloodaxe shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bezerra changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Bloodaxe tries to avoid it but Bezerra manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Bloodaxe to the ground. Bloodaxe escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Bloodaxe scores with a jab.
Bezerra takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Gunnar Bloodaxe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bezerra takes a swing at Bloodaxe's ribcage but misses.
Bloodaxe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bezerra finds it's way round the side to connect with Bloodaxe's head.
Bezerra looks to throw the jab but Bloodaxe is out of range.
Bloodaxe lands a jab to the head.
Bloodaxe blocks a jab.
Bezerra moves out of range of the leg kick from Bloodaxe.
It seemed like Bezerra was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bezerra just misses with a punch to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bloodaxe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe with a nice cross.
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!
Bezerra's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Bloodaxe connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bezerra scrambles back to his feet.
Bezerra throws an overhand right that lands on Bloodaxe's shoulder, as Bloodaxe tries to avoid the shot.
Bloodaxe moves out of range of the strikes.
Bezerra throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Bloodaxe to counter with a crisp jab.
Bloodaxe lands with an overhand left.
Bloodaxe throws a nice inside leg kick.
A big left from Bloodaxe misses.
Bezerra misses with a looping right.
Bezerra blocks the body kick.
Bezerra throws a big shot that misses.
Bezerra pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bezerra looks to score with a jab to the body but Bloodaxe is just out of range.
Bezerra cracks Bloodaxe with an open hand slap.
Bezerra throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bloodaxe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gunnar Bloodaxe dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bezerra tries to move into range but Bloodaxe moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Bloodaxe attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bloodaxe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bloodaxe feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bezerras jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Bezerra misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bloodaxe.
An attempted straight right counter from Bloodaxe misses the target.
Bezerra connects with a right hand. Bloodaxe shakes it off.
Bloodaxe connects with a leg kick.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bloodaxe is pressed up against the cage. Bezerra has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Bloodaxe down to the mat. Bloodaxe avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Bloodaxe looks to land a left hand but Bezerra moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bezerra ducks under a wild hook from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A jab from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bloodaxe looks to throw the jab but Bezerra is out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws out a leg kick but Bezerra moves out of range and Bloodaxe only half commits.
Bloodaxe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bezerra will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Bezerra takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bloodaxe throws a chopping leg kick but Bezerra manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bloodaxe tries to land a leg kick but Bezerra saw it coming and moves away.
Bezerra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bloodaxe attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Bloodaxe throws a hook but Bezerra blocks it.
Bezerra blocks a low kick nicely.
Bloodaxe slips a straight right by Bezerra.
Some bone on bone action there as Bezerra checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bezerra swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bloodaxe misses with a straight left.
Bezerra throws a right hand that misses
and Bloodaxe counters with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bloodaxe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe throws a body shot but no joy.
Bezerra blocks a jab.
An inside leg kick from Bloodaxe misses.
Bloodaxe pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bloodaxe uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bezerra.
Bezerra jabs Bloodaxe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bezerra lunges at Bloodaxe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Bloodaxe's hand.
Bloodaxe slips under a jab from Bezerra.
Bezerra loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
Bloodaxe chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Bezerra connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Bloodaxe's hands.
Bezerra has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bezerra there as he acknowledges the shot.
Bloodaxe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Bezerra misses with a takedown attempt
and Bloodaxe counters with a leg kick.
Gunnar Bloodaxe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Erasmo Bezerra.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bloodaxe throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bloodaxe works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bezerra has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Bloodaxe throws a jab but it's blocked by Bezerra.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick that knocks Bezerra off balance momentarily.
A jab from Bezerra does it's job there.
Bloodaxe throws a shot from downtown. Bezerra moves away and avoids it.
Bloodaxe jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bezerra ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bloodaxe moves away.
Bezerra misses with a body shot.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
Bezerra throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bloodaxe cracks Bezerra with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Bloodaxe lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bloodaxe throws a leg kick which misses Bezerra's front leg but catches the back leg as Bezerra tries to avoid it.
Bezerra loads up on a big right hand but Bloodaxe slips the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bezerra misses with a right hand
and Bloodaxe counters with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bloodaxe throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bloodaxe misses with a low kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bezerra throws a looping overhand right but Bloodaxe ducks down to avoid it.
Bloodaxe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bezerra was well out of range. Poor timing from Bloodaxe.
Bloodaxe avoids the body shot from Bezerra.
Bloodaxe keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bezerra.
A little feinted left hand from Bloodaxe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Bezerra dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bloodaxe throws a jab when Bezerra was well out of range.
Bezerra swings for the body but Bloodaxe moves out of range.
Bloodaxe lands the left hand.
Bloodaxe will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Bloodaxe lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Bezerra lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gunnar Bloodaxe showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Bloodaxe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Glass scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gunnar Bloodaxe!
Our winner, Gunnar Bloodaxe, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Xylon Kofel (ranked 291 p4p, 596 weight class) and Mr Mojo Risin (ranked 39 p4p, 88 weight class). Risin has chosen L.A. Woman as his entrance music. Mr Mojo Risin has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Xylon Kofel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 1, fighting out of New York, Xylon Kofel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Mr Mojo Risin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've been informed that Risin has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Risin throws a lazy uppercut
and Kofel counters with a nice leg kick.
Kofel takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kofel defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
It appears Kofel was looking to counter with a kick there.
Kofel 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.
Risin tries to work over Kofel's front leg with a kick but Kofel checks it.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Risin lands a nice looking body shot.
Risin looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Kofel lands a nice leg kick that just misses Risin's sensitive parts.
Risin takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Kofel cracks Risin with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A bone on bone clash there as Kofel blocks the leg kick.
Kofel tried to score with a low kick but Risin checks it.
Kofel lands an overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Risin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Risin connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Kofel scrambles back to his feet.
Risin chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Risin misses with a low kick.
Kofel goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Risin dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kofel. That did some damage!
Kofel throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Kofel slips a jab from Risin.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Risin avoided it.
Kofel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Risin turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Risin misses with a straight right.
Risin pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kofel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Risin defending well as Kofel loads up on a big left hand.
Risin swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Risin loads up on a big right hand but Kofel slips the punch.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Risin cracks a nice hook into Kofel's ribs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kofel.
Risin misses with a hook. Kofel ducked under it nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Risin listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Risin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel ducks under a wild hook from Risin.
Kofel 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.
Risin with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Risin throws a leg kick
and Kofel counters with a nice uppercut.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Risin throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Risin sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Risin misses with an uppercut
and Kofel makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Risin throws a lazy right hand but Kofel sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Risin misses with a right hand
and Risin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kofel. That's going to slow Risin down.
Kofel throws a hook to the side of Risin's head but Risin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kofel shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Risin misses the jab.
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel lands a slapping body shot.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin scores with a leg kick.
Kofel looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin checks it.
Nice defenses there by Kofel.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Risin throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Risin takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kofel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Risin.
Kofel is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Kofel checks a leg kick.
Risin's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kofel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Risin.
Kofel was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
The fighters circling - Risin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Risin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kofel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Kofel with a nice calf kick.
Risin throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Risin throws a push kick but Kofel slaps the foot to one side.
Risin misses with a hook.
Risin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Risin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Risin.
Risin looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Kofel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kofel checks a leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kofel changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Risin throws a poor cross that misses
and Kofel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Risin connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Kofel momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Xylon Kofel will probably get the nod.
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.
Risin blocks a leg kick.
Risin throws out a leg kick but Kofel moves out of range and Risin only half commits.
A good leg kick by Kofel.
Kofel takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Risin looks for the body kick but Kofel saw that one coming.
Risin throws a half hearted mid kick.
A little feinted left hand from Kofel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kofel lands a right hook to the body.
Risin takes a swing at Kofel's ribcage but misses.
Kofel thuds a left hand into Risin's body.
Nice uppercut lands for Kofel. That snapped Risin's head back.
Kofel lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Kofel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Risin throws a body shot but no joy.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Risin.
Kofel misses with a straight right.
Risin throws a nice looking combination but Kofel bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Risin.
Kofel moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Risin is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kofel.
Risin lunges at Kofel with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kofel's hand.
Kofel staying out of range there.
Risin throws a wild body kick that Kofel sees coming a mile off.
Risin checks a leg kick nicely.
Risin looks to throw the jab but Kofel is out of range.
Kofel displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Risin throws out the jab.
Xylon Kofel is winning the standup battle so far.
Kofel scores with a push kick.
A swing and a miss from Risin.
Kofel connects with a crisp jab.
Kofel defending well as Risin loads up on a big left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Risin. Kofel does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel checks a low kick from Risin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kofel.
Risin throws a leg kick that misses.
Risin misses with an uppercut.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kofel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Risin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kofel was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Kofel tests Risin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kofel tries to score with a low kick but Risin moves his leg out of the way.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That kick from Risin tenderised Kofel's leg. Kofel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel lands a jab to the head.
Risin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Risin misses with a body shot.
Jab by Risin.
Risin misses with a combination
and Kofel counters with a straight right hand.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel lands a jab to Risin's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel misses with a low kick.
Kofel missing with a left hand there. Risin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kofel misses with a body shot.
Risin avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kofel blocks the body kick.
Kofel connects with a good right hand that stumbles Risin. Risin circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Kofel lands a front kick.
A clash of legs there as Kofel blocks the low kick.
Risin takes a shot to the body in his stride.
A big right from Kofel misses.
Risin misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Kofel.
Kofel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Risin moves away.
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel avoids the body shot from Risin.
Kofel catches Risin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Kofel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Risin was well out of range. Poor timing from Kofel.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Risin.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Kofel.
Nice body punch from Kofel.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kofel closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Good standup being displayed there by Kofel as he connects with a hook.
Kofel checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Kofel scores with a leg kick.
Risin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kofel moves away.
Kofel dodges the punch combination from Risin.
A counter left hand to the body from Kofel misses its target.
Risin throws a front kick that sends Kofel stumbling back into the cage.
Kofel bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Risin's head.
That kick from Kofel tenderised Risin's leg. Risin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kofel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xylon Kofel dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Risin throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kofel on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Risin. Risin obviously looking to wear him down.
Risin throws a head kick but Kofel moves out of range.
Risin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Risin crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kofel - the referee stops the clock and Risin gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kofel. Risin manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
A thudding body kick lands there by Kofel!
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel scores with a decent looking hook.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
A big left from Kofel misses.
Kofel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Risin just misses with a punch to the body.
Risin swings for the body but Kofel moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Risin darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Risin has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Kofel.
Risin thows a leg kick but Kofel checks it
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Risin 's knee.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kofel throwing a counter right hand but Risin manages to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kofel lands a head shot.
Risin looks to score with a jab to the body but Kofel is just out of range.
Kofel lands with an uppercut that bounces Risin off the cage and back into range.
Risin has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A jab from Kofel misses.
Risin throws a leg kick but Kofel checks it.
Risin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kofel takes a jab right on the kisser.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kofel.
Nice defenses there by Risin.
Risin misses with a kick to the body.
Risin tries to land a front kick but Kofel steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The fighters circling - Risin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Risin throws the left hand but Kofel avoids the punch easily.
Kofel connects with a body shot that sends Risin's belly button to the back.
Kofel lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
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!
Kofel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Risin misses with a leg kick.
Risin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Risin takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Risin slips a straight right by Kofel.
Risin throws a big shot that misses.
Kofel connects with an inside leg kick.
Risin checks a low kick from Kofel.
Risin throws a hook but Kofel avoids it easily.
A clash of legs there as Risin blocks the low kick.
Kofel throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kofel is looking to score with low kicks.
Kofel blocks a jab.
Risin lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Kofel misses with an uppercut.
As Kofel backs off Risin throws a huge counter combo but Kofel manages to avoid it all.
Mr Mojo Risin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Risin tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kofel was well out of range. Poor timing from Risin.
It looked like Kofel wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kofel connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Risin misses the shot to the body.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with a low kick, right behind Risin 's knee.
Risin thows a body kick. Kofel tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Risin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kofel manages to avoid it.
Risin tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kofel is looking to slow Risin down with leg kicks.
Kofel throws a nice inside leg kick.
Xylon Kofel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Risin throws a shot from downtown. Kofel moves away and avoids it.
Kofel tried to counter with a leg kick but Risin avoided it.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
The crowd cheers as Kofel lands an impressive looking overhand right. Risin doesn't seem phased though.
Risin has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Risin there as he acknowledges the shot.
Kofel feints and then cracks Risin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Risin down.
Kofel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Risin can do to turn this around?
Risin bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kofel throws a leg kick but Risin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Risin might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Kofel has got the better of the exchanges.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kofel moves out of range of the leg kick from Risin.
Kofel is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Risin lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Risin misses with a wild body shot.
Nice shot lands for Kofel.
Risin drops his hands momentarily and Kofel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Decent striking displayed by Kofel there.
Kofel scoring well with a low kick there.
Risin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kofel.
Risin throws a low kick but Kofel moves out of range easily.
Risin tries to score with a low kick but Kofel moves his leg out of the way.
Kofel lands a nice shot to the body.
Risin misses with a left hand
and Kofel counters with an inside leg kick.
Kofel clobbers Risin with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Kofel scores with a kick to the midsection.
A nice leg kick from Kofel, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Risin misses with a straight left.
Risin throws a jab when Kofel was well out of range.
Kofel fires out a quick counter leg kick but Risin just manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xylon Kofel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kofel has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xylon Kofel!
During a confident post fight interview, Xylon Kofel thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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