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WVT 38: Doisneau v Meat Boy PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Rodriguez (ranked 3086 p4p, 2813 weight class) and Seelow Heights (ranked 85 p4p, 389 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Seelow Heights enters the ring!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Rodriguez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Seelow Heights!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heights connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
 It looks like Nick Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Heights tries a body shot but Rodriguez blocks it.
Rodriguez has a couple of punches blocked by Heights.
Heights misses with a short punch on the inside.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Rodriguez wants a takedown.
Heights lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Rodriguez is working for a takedown up against the ropes. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Nick Rodriguez. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Heights gets through Rodriguez's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Heights tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodriguez's elbow.
Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Rodriguez tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez looking for a takedown.
Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Heights lands a body punch.
Rodriguez is breathing heavily.
Heights lands with a right to the head.
Heights stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Heights lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heights lands with a left to the head.
Heights lands a body shot in the clinch.
Heights can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Heights.
Heights scores with a nice hook to the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Heights lands with a light punch inside.
Rodriguez blocks a body shot from Heights.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Heights creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Heights lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rodriguez.
Heights lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rodriguez backwards.
Heights pushes Rodriguez back against the ropes and unloads with a body punch.
Heights lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A quick uppercut on the inside from Heights.
Heights tries to work over Rodriguez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Heights working some nice short punches in the clinch.
 Rodriguez is rocked!
Heights pushes Rodriguez back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Rodriguez is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nice body punch from Heights - that landed with a thud.
Heights lands with a left to the head.
A short body shot lands from Heights as the two fighters clinch.
Heights dips a shoulder and cracks Rodriguez with a mighty uppercut! Rodriguez falls back against the ropes and Heights unloads with a barrage of strikes! Rodriguez is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the ropes! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Heights screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Seelow Heights!
During a confident post fight interview, Seelow Heights thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mickey Dismantle (ranked 2319 p4p, 3215 weight class) and Giuseppe Amodei (ranked 288 p4p, 373 weight class). Dismantle's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come As You Are. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 15 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Mickey Dismantle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 22 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Giuseppe Amodei!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A clash of legs there as Amodei blocks the low kick.
Amodei keeps Dismantle at a distance using the push kick.
Amodei with a nice calf kick.
Amodei throws an overhand right that lands on Dismantle's shoulder, as Dismantle tries to avoid the shot.
Amodei takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Dismantle looks to throw the jab but Amodei is out of range.
Dismantle paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Amodei checks a low kick from Dismantle.
Amodei chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Dismantle misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Amodei.
Dismantle lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei avoids it.
Dismantle is looking to score with low kicks.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Dismantle throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mickey Dismantle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dismantle checks a low kick from Amodei.
Dismantle shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Dismantle misses with a left hand
and Amodei counters with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Amodei throws a nice outside leg kick.
Amodei is looking to chop away at Dismantle's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut. Amodei saw that one coming.
Dismantle misses with a hook.
Dismantle swinging wildly here.
Dismantle scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dismantle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Amodei.
Amodei ducks under a wild hook from Dismantle.
Dismantle checks a leg kick nicely.
Amodei misses with a looping left.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Dismantle stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Amodei.
Mickey Dismantle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Amodei takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Amodei misses with a low kick.
Dismantle looks to score with a jab to the body but Amodei is just out of range.
Dismantle scores with a decent looking hook.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Amodei throws a hook but Dismantle avoids it easily.
Amodei lands with a thumping leg kick.
Dismantle checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dismantle bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Amodei misses with a straight left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dismantle misses with a looping right.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Dismantle digs a good body shot into Amodei's ribs.
Dismantle lands a slapping body shot.
Dismantle with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Amodei ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Amodei steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Dismantle misses with a hook. Amodei ducked under it nicely.
Dismantle misses with a right hand
letting Amodei counter with a right hand.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Amodei swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei misses with a hook.
Dismantle scores with a sloppy right hand. Amodei should have avoided that one.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dismantle misses with an uppercut
and Amodei counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Dismantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Dismantle keeping control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle is trying to stand up here but Amodei is controlling him well.
Dismantle is trying to maintain the position but Amodei is very close to passing his half guard.
Amodei trying to control from half guard but Dismantle is working away.
Amodei prevents Dismantle from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amodei is trying to control. Dismantle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dismantle misses with a leg kick.
Amodei avoids the body shot from Dismantle.
Amodei looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Amodei moves away from the strike by Dismantle.
Amodei checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dismantle fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Amodei throws a looping overhand right but Dismantle ducks down to avoid it.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Dismantle throws a predictable looking body shot
and Amodei makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dismantle looks to land a left hand but Amodei moved out of range nicely.
Dismantle throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Dismantle takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dismantle pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Amodei takes a swing at Dismantle's ribcage but misses.
Amodei moves out of range of the body kick.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
Amodei throws a lazy right hand but Dismantle sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
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 Mickey Dismantle will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A nice leg kick from Amodei, right into the meat of the thigh.
Amodei does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Dismantle displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Amodei throws out the jab.
Dismantle swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Amodei looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Good leg kick by Dismantle.
Amodei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Amodei avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd cheers as Dismantle lands an impressive looking overhand right. Amodei doesn't seem phased though.
Dismantle lands with an uppercut that bounces Amodei off the ropes and back into range.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dismantle connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Dismantle with a nice cross.
Amodei tries to bum rush Dismantle with a series of wild strikes but Dismantle uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dismantle is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Amodei.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dismantle takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Amodei! But no joy.
Dismantle throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Amodei throws a hook but Dismantle blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle misses with a low kick.
Amodei flicks out a counter leg kick but Dismantle steps away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Amodei. Dismantle does a little dance to reset his feet.
Amodei jabs at Dismantle's body.
Amodei avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei moves out of range of the leg kick from Dismantle.
A jab from Dismantle finds it's way through Amodei's defenses.
Dismantle connects with a good right hand that stumbles Amodei. Amodei circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Amodei gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Amodei fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Amodei looks to land a right hand but Dismantle moved out of range.
Dismantle thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Amodei if he has to take too many more of those.
Amodei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dismantle moves away.
Dismantle throws a big counter combination but Amodei scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Dismantle misses.
Amodei tries to move into range but Dismantle moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dismantle wants to slow Amodei down by chopping away at his legs.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amodei 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 Dismantle has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dismantle and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Some bone on bone action there as Dismantle checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Dismantle is looking to counter punch.
Dismantle avoids the body shot from Amodei.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
The fighters circling - Amodei throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Amodei manages to avoid it.
Amodei tries to counter with a clinch but Dismantle shakes him off and moves away.
Dismantle looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dismantle is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Dismantle throws the left hand but Amodei avoids the punch easily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a body punch but Amodei moves out of range.
Dismantle connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Amodei momentarily.
Dismantle connects with the punch.
Dismantle avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Amodei staying out of range there.
Amodei moves out of range of the strikes.
Amodei swings for the body but Dismantle moves out of range.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei connects with a nice looking jab.
Amodei shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Amodei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Nice shot lands for Dismantle.
Amodei looks to throw the jab but Dismantle is out of range.
Dismantle looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dismantle throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Dismantle throws a low kick but Amodei moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amodei throws a low kick but Dismantle moves out of range easily.
Amodei misses with a hook. Dismantle ducked under it nicely.
Amodei lands a nice shot that snaps Dismantle's head back.
Amodei just misses with a punch to the body.
Amodei smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Amodei keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dismantle.
Mickey Dismantle is winning the standup battle so far.
Dismantle misses with a body shot.
Amodei misses with a leg kick.
Amodei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Amodei checks a leg kick.
Dismantle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Dismantle is looking to score with low kicks.
The crowd cheers as Amodei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Dismantle doesn't seem phased though.
A leg kick checked by Amodei.
Dismantle throws a body shot but no joy.
Dismantle lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dismantle dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amodei. That did some damage!
Amodei bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dismantle misses with the combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dismantle swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amodei shoots in for a takedown but Dismantle shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amodei lands a nice shot to the body.
A low kick lands for Dismantle.
Dismantle throws a lazy right hand but Amodei sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Amodei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dismantle.
Dismantle works Amodei's body with a nice hook.
Amodei throws a leg kick but Dismantle checks it.
Dismantle connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dismantle pivots, looking for a leg kick but Amodei is out of range and Dismantle settles back down.
Dismantle buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Amodei misses with an uppercut. Dismantle saw that one coming.
Amodei uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dismantle.
A leg kick checked by Amodei.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Amodei thumps Dismantle with a low kick.
Amodei misses with a body shot.
Amodei has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Dismantle.
Dismantle lands with a right hand.
A slow jab from Amodei misses its intended target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mickey Dismantle dominated that second round.
That's time! Dismantle's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dismantle misses with a straight right.
Amodei blocks a jab.
Dismantle throws a hook but Amodei avoids it easily.
Dismantle throws a front kick aimed at Amodei's knee but Amodei avoids it well.
Amodei swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Amodei closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Dismantle quickly recovers to half guard.
Dismantle is looking to get back to is feet but Amodei passes into side control.
Amodei working away.
Amodei is looking to take a break and control but Dismantle is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Amodei tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dismantle is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Dismantle being controlled for a moment.
Dismantle is looking for a sweep.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
That's two 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.
Dismantle wants to control the position but that's not easy when your opponent is in side control! Amodei seems to be going for some sort of submission here. Hard to say what - oh, it's a Brabo choke! He's got it! Dismantle is tapping! Wow, great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Brabo Choke). Giuseppe Amodei!
Giuseppe Amodei was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mew Choo (ranked 1459 p4p, 2701 weight class) and Billy Cubbedge (ranked 223 p4p, 378 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 37 - 37 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mew Choo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Choo lands a jab to the nose.
Choo swinging wildly here.
Cubbedge decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Cubbedge is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Choo doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Cubbedge .
Cubbedge looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choo tries to get to full guard but Cubbedge has control of the leg.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choo has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Cubbedge is working away from the top position though.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cubbedge working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Cubbedge landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
It looks like Mew Choo has been cut.
Cubbedge performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Cubbedge wants to work for an arm triangle but Choo is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Cubbedge thows a huge punch but Choo dodges it nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Choo is defending well.
Choo is looking for a sweep. Cubbedge is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cubbedge is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo is looking to escape.
Cubbedge controlling the position easily from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Choo is squirming around, avoiding Cubbedge 's attempts to control the action.
Cubbedge goes for an armbar but he's not got it Choo turns into him and now he's in Cubbedge 's guard.
Choo looking to pass the guard.
Choo trying to control but Cubbedge is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Choo looking to sit in guard and control but Cubbedge gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Cubbedge throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Choo works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Cubbedge is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Billy Cubbedge dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mew Choo's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Nice shot by Cubbedge .
Nice shot by Cubbedge .
Cubbedge keeps the fight on the outside.
Cubbedge uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Choo.
Cubbedge shoots in and bounces Choo off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Choo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Cubbedge controls the pace.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cubbedge wants to pass the guard but Choo is keeping the position.
Cubbedge drops back looking for a leg! Choo is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Choo manages to kick Cubbedge off! Cubbedge jumps back into Choo's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cubbedge passes into half guard.
Cubbedge moves nicely into side control.
Cubbedge is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Choo is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cubbedge working away.
Cubbedge trying to control the position but Choo is working away.
Cubbedge has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge working the ground and pound.
Choo is not content to let Cubbedge control the position.
Cubbedge passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Choo!
Cubbedge lands a nice shot to the head.
Cubbedge can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Choo is looking to escape.
Cubbedge working for a submission but Choo is keeping him at bay.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge looking to finish Choo with some ground and pound. This is bad for Choo!
Cubbedge controlling from mount.
Choo in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Mew Choo's cut is getting worse.
Cubbedge is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Choo has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Cubbedge lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Choo is rocked!
Mew Choo's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cubbedge is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Choo goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Cubbedge !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge !
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Chugman (ranked 2091 p4p, 2365 weight class) and Rounin Hashima (ranked 264 p4p, 296 weight class). On his way into the ring it seems that Klaus Chugman has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Klaus Chugman seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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135
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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 34 - 32 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Klaus Chugman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of London, Rounin Hashima!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chugman shoots and misses
and Hashima cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hashima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chugman.
Hashima throws a hook but Chugman blocks it.
Hashima throws a body punch but Chugman moves out of range.
Hashima throws a chopping leg kick but Chugman manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hashima sprawls and moves away.
Hashima misses the shot to the body.
Hashima fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hashima throws a shot from downtown. Chugman moves away and avoids it.
Hashima avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hashima pinned against the ropes. Hashima gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hashima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chugman was well out of range. Poor timing from Hashima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
No joy there for Hashima, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fighters circling - Hashima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rounin Hashima seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hashima bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chugman fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman avoids the body shot from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a wild body shot.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Chugman checks a leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hashima. Chugman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hashima lands a leg kick that knocks Chugman off balance momentarily.
Hashima looks to land a body kick but Chugman moved away.
Chugman avoids the body shot from Hashima.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chugman fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Hashima avoids it really well and circles away.
Chugman shoots and misses
and Hashima counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Chugman tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hashima sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Chugman somewhat.
Chugman swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chugman displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hashima throws out the jab.
Chugman slips under a jab from Hashima.
Hashima throws a jab when Chugman was well out of range.
Chugman tries to counter with a takedown but Hashima is quick to defend against it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hashima.
Chugman has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hashima throws a punch but it's blocked by Chugman.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Chugman.
Hashima misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Hashima fails to land.
Chugman stalling in the clinch but Hashima improves position.
Hashima doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Chugman is stalling here.
Chugman tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hashima smiles and moves away.
Hashima swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A low kick lands for Hashima.
Chugman tries to clinch there but Hashima circles away.
Hashima throws out a counter right but Chugman avoids it with no problem.
Hashima throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chugman moves to clinch but Hashima breaks away
and Hashima counters with a nice low kick that buckles Chugman's knee momentarily.
Hashima just misses with a punch to the body.
Chugman half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Hashima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chugman darts in and clinches Hashima up against the ropes.
A head punch on the inside from Hashima fails to land.
Chugman blocks a body shot from Hashima.
Chugman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hashima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hashima tries a body shot but Chugman blocks it.
Hashima has a couple of punches blocked by Chugman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chugman has Hashima pressed up against the ropes and is working for takedown. Hashima manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Chugman pulls guard.
Hashima is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Chugman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Chugman closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hashima circles away.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hashima.
Hashima misses with a head kick.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Hashima avoids it well and moves away.
Hashima thuds a left hand into Chugman's body.
Hashima lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chugman at a distance.
Chugman defending well as Hashima loads up on a big left hand.
A big left from Hashima misses.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Chugman moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chugman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chugman feinted with a counter takedown.
Hashima motions for Chugman to come forward. Hashima throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Chugman changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chugman has closed the distance and engaged Hashima in a clinch.
Hashima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hashima tries to throw a body punch but Chugman avoids it by throwing Hashima back against the ropes.
Hashima gets through Chugman's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hashima can't find room to land a body shot as Chugman controls the action.
Hashima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Hashima prevents the takedown attempt.
A head punch on the inside from Hashima fails to land.
Chugman looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Klaus Chugman. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chugman blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chugman tries to pull guard but Hashima won't allow it.
Hashima misses with the head strike.
Hashima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Hashima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chugman goes for a takedown attempt but Hashima pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chugman takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hashima is predictable there
and Chugman counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hashima is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Hashima taking punishment in the form of punches.
Hashima takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Hashima can't do much from the bottom here.
Hashima parries the strikes from Chugman easily there. Chugman is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Hashima to escape.
Hashima gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hashima wants to get back to his feet.
We've been hearing that Chugman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hashima is controlling Chugman's trapped leg to prevent Chugman from advancing to side control.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chugman is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Hashima!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman cracks Hashima with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hashima tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.
Hashima keeps trying to improve his position.
Chugman has his opponent pinned against the ropes, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Hashima's face.
Hashima tries to reverse the position but Chugman maintains control.
Chugman landing punches.
Hashima tries to hold on but Chugman pushes him away.
Hashima might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Chugman haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Hashima bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Hashima advances to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hashima tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Chugman.
Chugman wants to sweep but Hashima has passed to side control!
Hashima tries to advance to mount but Chugman denies him.
Klaus Chugman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
You can see the frustration on Chugman's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chugman is looking to regain half guard here but Hashima keeps moving and retains side control.
Hashima wants to control but Chugman is keeping him busy.
Chugman is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rounin Hashima showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Chugman steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hashima.
Chugman attempts a counter takedown but Hashima avoids it well and moves away.
Hashima is looking to slow Chugman down with leg kicks.
Hashima throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Hashima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chugman drops down looking for a counter takedown but Hashima sprawls and moves away.
Hashima has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chugman. Hashima does a little dance to reset his feet.
Chugman avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hashima throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chugman sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Chugman shoots in and bounces Hashima off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hashima wants to stand but Chugman is controlling the position.
Hashima trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chugman 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.
Chugman trying to control but Hashima is working from the bottom.
Hashima trying to control the position.
Chugman throws an elbow that misses. Hashima uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chugman's guard. Nice move by Hashima!
Chugman trying to keep a closed guard but Hashima is proving a slippery customer.
Hashima trying to control but Chugman is working from the bottom.
Chugman wants to sweep here but Hashima controlling him for the moment.
Hashima must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chugman is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Hashima defends well.
Hashima controlling from the top position.
Hashima is continuing to stall.
Chugman pulls Hashima in to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chugman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hashima doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hashima manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hashima wants to control from the top but Chugman keeps moving.
Chugman looking for a guillotine here but Hashima defends easily.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Chugman wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Chugman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rounin Hashima is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Chugman drives through with a takedown into Hashima's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Chugman content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Hashima is trying to keep Chugman in close.
Hashima wants to control but Chugman passes easily into half guard.
Hashima wants to control but Chugman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Hashima felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Chugman is looking for a kimura but Hashima is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chugman to get the leverage.
Hashima is refusing to be controlled, as Chugman sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hashima keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Klaus Chugman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chugman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Klaus Chugman showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hashima has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rounin Hashima!
Rounin Hashima was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Brand (ranked 1517 p4p, 2115 weight class) and Chief Red Eagle (ranked 71 p4p, 96 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 19 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Daniel Brand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chief Red Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Red Eagle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brand.
Red Eagle takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Red Eagle has managed to clinch.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Brand tries to circle away but Red Eagle has him pinned against the ropes.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Brand counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Chief Red Eagle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Brand tries to break free but Red Eagle pushes him back against the ropes.
Red Eagle misses with an elbow over the top.
Red Eagle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Red Eagle tries to clinch but Brand moves out of range.
Red Eagle tries to clinch up but Brand circles away and keeps his distance.
Red Eagle drives through and clinches with Brand against the ropes.
Red Eagle lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Brand blocks an elbow strike from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Red Eagle moves into the clinch.
Brand has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Brand wants to get back to striking at distance but Red Eagle won't allow it.
A short left from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle prevents Brand from breaking the clinch.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand blocks a body shot from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Brand avoids the elbow strike from Red Eagle, against the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A frustrated look appears on Brand's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
Brand is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Red Eagle breaks from the clinch.
Red Eagle closes the distance and pushes Brand back into the ropes.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Red Eagle.
A short right from Red Eagle.
A hook to the body from Red Eagle.
Brand looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Red Eagle pushes off an throws an elbow but Brand leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the ropes.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Red Eagle.
Red Eagle scores with a shot to the side of Brand's head.
Brand is trying to break free.
A short uppercut from Red Eagle.
Still in the clinch, Red Eagle scores with a nice short uppercut.
Red Eagle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brand backwards.
Red Eagle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Red Eagle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brand tries to keep at a distance but Red Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Red Eagle lands an elbow that stopped Brand in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Daniel Brand has been cut.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle rushes Brand and pushes him back against the ropes in a clinch.
Red Eagle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Red Eagle lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Brand.
Red Eagle pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Red Eagle has closed the distance and engaged Brand in a clinch.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Red Eagle fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Brand, pushing him back against the ropes.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Red Eagle makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Red Eagle lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Red Eagle.
A shot in the inside from Red Eagle.
Brand takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Red Eagle working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Brand is breathing heavily.
Red Eagle lands a shoulder strike.
Brand blocks the elbow strike.
Brand working hard to break the clinch.
Red Eagle breaks the clinch.
Red Eagle drops Brand with a straight left! Oh this is bad for Brand! Red Eagle dives in and starts dropping bombs - the referee has no choice but to step in and save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chief Red Eagle!
Chief Red Eagle opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rebel Smith (ranked 2617 p4p, 1537 weight class) and Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 321 p4p, 209 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rebel Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Delbert Mazzariello!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mazzariello closes the distance and clinches.
Smith working aggressively here.
Mazzariello misses with a body punch.
Mazzariello goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Smith has a couple of punches blocked by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello blocks an uppercut.
Mazzariello tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Smith smiles and moves away.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzariello counters with a lovely shot to the body.
A swing and a miss from Smith.
Smith lands a glancing blow to the side of Mazzariello's head.
Smith takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Smith keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello tries to close the distance and clinch but Smith swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Smith thuds a left hand into Mazzariello's body.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Mazzariello is out of range.
Smith loads up on a big right hand but Mazzariello slips the punch.
Mazzariello avoids the body shot from Smith.
Mazzariello tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Smith manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Smith comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzariello.
Smith looks to land a right hand but Mazzariello moved out of range.
Mazzariello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith moves out of range as Mazzariello strikes.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mazzariello walks into a stiff left hand from Smith.
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Mazzariello thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
A big right from Smith misses.
Mazzariello now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Mazzariello with a hook.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Rebel Smith seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello moves out of range as Smith strikes.
A slow jab from Smith misses its intended target.
Mazzariello blocks a jab.
Mazzariello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazzariello catches Smith with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smith throws a hook but Mazzariello avoids it easily.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Good standup being displayed there by Smith as he connects with a hook.
Smith throws the left hand but Mazzariello avoids the punch easily.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith throws an off balance right hand
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith throws a jab when Mazzariello was well out of range.
Smith checks the leg kick nicely there.
Smith lands a right hook to the body.
Smith takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
Mazzariello is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Mazzariello swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Smith lands a jab to the head.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mazzariello misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Smith takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
Rebel Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mazzariello misses with a wild combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
Smith has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Smith there as he acknowledges the shot.
Smith looks to throw the jab but Mazzariello is out of range.
Jab from Mazzariello.
Smith throws a body punch but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Mazzariello is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Smith had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Smith misses with a right hand
and Mazzariello counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mazzariello lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Smith at a distance.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
A big right from Smith misses.
Mazzariello looks to score with a jab to the body but Smith is just out of range.
Smith jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mazzariello sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smith throws a nice looking combination but Mazzariello bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith throws a looping overhand right but Mazzariello ducks down to avoid it.
Mazzariello will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Smith takes a swing at Mazzariello's ribcage but misses.
It seemed like Mazzariello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've been informed that Mazzariello has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Smith misses the target.
A countering left hand to the body from Mazzariello misses.
Smith swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smith swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mazzariello counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Mazzariello misses with a wild body shot.
Mazzariello throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fighters circling - Smith throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smith is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Smith.
Mazzariello looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Smith connects with a crisp jab.
Smith misses with a hook to the body
and Smith takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
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 Rebel Smith will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Mazzariello comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Smith throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Smith throws a hook but Mazzariello avoids it easily.
Mazzariello throws a body shot but no joy.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Smith blocks a jab.
Smith takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Mazzariello is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Smith rather than just go for the knockout.
Smith lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Smith scores with a punch to the head.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzariello let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Mazzariello misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smith.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mazzariello jabs at Smith's body.
Mazzariello slips a jab from Smith.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mazzariello looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Smith scores with a hook.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mazzariello slips under a jab.
Mazzariello needs to keep his hands up - Smith had a free shot at his head there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Mazzariello connects with a right hand. Smith shakes it off.
Smith moves out of range as Mazzariello strikes.
Mazzariello scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Smith throws a body shot but no joy.
Mazzariello fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Smith manages to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Mazzariello.
Smith misses the body punch
and Mazzariello connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A shot to the liver by Mazzariello. Beautiful body shot.
Smith throws a series of punches but Mazzariello avoids them all with ease.
Smith waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mazzariello.
Mazzariello wants to counter the offense by Smith and move into the clinch position.
Mazzariello fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rebel Smith is winning the standup battle so far.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mazzariello! But no joy.
Mazzariello blocks a jab.
Mazzariello defending well as Smith loads up on a big left hand.
Smith looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Mazzariello misses the shot to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mazzariello swings for the body but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello throws a body punch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smith throws an overhand right that lands on Mazzariello's shoulder, as Mazzariello tries to avoid the shot.
Mazzariello lands a head shot.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Mazzariello connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Smith momentarily.
Mazzariello misses with a straight left.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Smith scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Smith misses with a shot to the body
and Mazzariello counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Smith misses with a hook from the clinch.
Smith blocks a body shot from Mazzariello.
Smith throws a head punch that misses.
Smith misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mazzariello scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Smith's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Smith lands a right hand.
Mazzariello stalling in the clinch but Smith improves position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Mazzariello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello controlling the action here for a moment.
Smith working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mazzariello misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mazzariello blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Smith struggles to land a body shot inside as Mazzariello controls his hands.
Smith lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Smith is working Mazzariello over against the ropes.
Mazzariello working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Smith makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Smith tries a body shot but Mazzariello blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a punch to the body.
Mazzariello lands a body shot in the clinch.
Smith tries to throw a body punch but Mazzariello avoids it by throwing Smith back against the ropes.
Mazzariello taking a breather.
Mazzariello takes a shot to the head.
Mazzariello blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mazzariello tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Smith just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Mazzariello blocks a body shot from Smith.
Smith softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
 Mazzariello is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Smith swings wildly with an uppercut but Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mazzariello is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Mazzariello blocking some punches.
Smith tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Smith misses with the head strike.
Smith misses with some punches.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith is leaning against Mazzariello and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mazzariello.
Mazzariello blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Smith misses with a short punch on the inside.
A hook to the body from Smith.
Smith working aggressively here.
Mazzariello looking to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rebel Smith dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Smith misses with a straight left.
Nice jab there from Mazzariello.
Smith tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Smith.
Smith swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mazzariello tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Mazzariello lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Smith misses with a wild body shot.
Smith misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mazzariello.
A looping hook to the body misses from Smith. Mazzariello does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mazzariello displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Smith throws out the jab.
Mazzariello slips a jab from Smith.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Smith defends it nicely.
Mazzariello throws a series of punches but Smith avoids them all with ease.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mazzariello lands with a nice body punch.
Smith ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mazzariello moves away.
Mazzariello seems to have recovered his senses.
Mazzariello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
An attempted straight right counter from Smith misses the target.
Smith misses with a hook
and Mazzariello counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mazzariellos jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mazzariello thuds a left hand into Smith's body.
Mazzariello uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Smith.
Mazzariello jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Smith throws a shot from downtown. Mazzariello moves away and avoids it.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Mazzariello lands with a shot to the body.
Smith looks to land a left hand but Mazzariello moved out of range nicely.
Mazzariello keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smith throws a body punch but Mazzariello moves out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mazzariello manages to break the clinch.
Mazzariello wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Mazzariello scores with a nice right hand.
Smith avoids a punch combination nicely.
Smith on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Delbert Mazzariello has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mazzariello lands a nice shot that snaps Smith's head back.
Smith throws a lazy right hand but Mazzariello sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Smith swings for the body but Mazzariello moves out of range.
Smith throws a right hand that Mazzariello ducks under and follows up with a left that Mazzariello also avoids with ease.
Mazzariello uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Smith.
Mazzariello lands a nice looking body shot.
Mazzariello moves out of range of the strikes.
It seemed like Mazzariello was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Smith avoids the body shot from Mazzariello.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Mazzariello staying out of range there.
Smith throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Smith looks to score with a jab to the body but Mazzariello is just out of range.
Smith staying out of range there.
An inside leg kick from Mazzariello misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Mazzariello misses the target.
Smith takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Smith lands a nice hook to Mazzariello's body. Mazzariello takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mazzariello misses with a looping left.
Smith uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A swing and a miss from Mazzariello.
Nice uppercut there from Smith.
Mazzariello smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Smith fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mazzariello manages to avoid it.
A big right from Smith misses.
Smith looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Smith takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's four 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!
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Smith throws a sloppy body shot
and Mazzariello counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Smith has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Smith misses with a lunging right hand
and Mazzariello cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Smith lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Smith misses with a hook
and Mazzariello counters with a nice body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Mazzariello dodges the punch combination from Smith.
Rebel Smith is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mazzariello clobbers Smith with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Smith misses with a body shot.
Mazzariello takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mazzariello gets caught by a brutal right hook which buckles his knees! Mazzariello tries to backpedal with his spaghettilegs but Smith is headhunting and goes for the kill. A jab and a right hook connect and Mazzariello buckles badly as his eyes roll back. The referee steps in and saves Mazzariello!! Mazzariello is complaining but he was clearly out on his feet. Smith throws his mouthpiece into the crowd. Mmmm spit-tastic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rebel Smith!
A victorious Rebel Smith thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between DeShawn West (ranked 692 p4p, 1365 weight class) and Twea King (ranked 101 p4p, 183 weight class). West comes to the ring accompanied by Can’t Be Touched - Roy Jones Jr. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, DeShawn West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 13 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Twea King!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nice shot lands for King.
King scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
King slips under a jab from West.
King 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.
King connects with a single shot there.
King tests West's chin there with a solid looking shot.
King digs a good hook to West's body.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King lands a nice looking body shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. West does a little dance to reset his feet.
West keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
King with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King slips a jab from West.
King jabs West to the body, keeping him at a distance.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from West.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King misses with a wild body shot.
West takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
West throws a head kick that half lands.
West pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've been told by West's head coaches at Cope's that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
West looks to land a left hand but King moved out of range nicely.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
King tries to bum rush West with a series of wild strikes but West uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
West was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
DeShawn West is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
King lands a right hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
King rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and West counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
West drops his hands momentarily and King takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
West misses with a right hand
and King counters with a lovely straight right hand!
West avoids the body shot from King.
King connects with a nice looking jab.
King scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
West wants to get back to full guard.
King is sneakily working for an arm triangle but West sees it coming and defends easily.
King prevents West from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
West is in trouble now - King has advanced to mount!
West is squirming around, avoiding King's attempts to control the action.
King takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
West wants to hold on but King pushes him away.
King throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
King goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now West is on top in guard.
King has West pulled in close to control his posture.
King escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. West gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
King working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. West doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. West manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
West avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King misses with a body shot.
West takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Twea King seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
King throws a big shot that misses.
West throws a looping overhand right but King ducks down to avoid it.
West fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
West swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King connects with a body shot that sends West's belly button to the back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King loads up on a big right hand but West slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
West slips under a jab.
West missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
West takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Jab, jab by King - just one landing.
King connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
West avoids the body shot from King.
King misses the jab.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King connects with a looping right hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
West lands a jab to King's midsection.
King will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like West wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A lazy left from King finds it's target.
King connects with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
King digs a good body shot into West's ribs.
A big right from King misses.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big right from King misses.
West throws a head kick but King moves out of range.
West takes a shot to the body in his stride.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A cross from King lands.
King lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
King lands a jab.
King misses the shot to the body.
West throwing a counter right hand but King manages to avoid it.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King misses with an uppercut
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
West defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
King fakes high and swings low for a body shot but West manages to avoid it.
King scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
West closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
West is looking to counter punch.
King looks to land a right hand but West moved out of range.
West lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
Twea King seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King ducks down and throws a hook to the body but West moves away.
King cracks a nice hook into West's ribs.
King throws a poor cross that misses
and West cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
West with a body punch. A glancing blow.
King is breathing heavily.
King throws a nice looking combination but West bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
West jabs King to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by West.
Nice body punch from King.
King misses with a right hand
and West counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King throws a right hand that misses
and West counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
West moves out of range as King strikes.
West misses with a straight left.
King shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches West napping and manages to drive through into side control!
King wants to control but West is keeping him busy.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
West dodges the ground and pound from King.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Twea King showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! West's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
King tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but West was well out of range. Poor timing from King.
A swing and a miss from King.
West swings and misses with a shot to the body
and King cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
King throws a shot from downtown. West moves away and avoids it.
A little feinted left hand from West on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
West connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
West moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
King jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
West lunges at King with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by King's hand.
King misses with a hook. West ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by King.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
King cracks West with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the ropes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King dives in and grabs West's left leg, looking for a takedown. West pushes down on King's head and hops out.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and West counters with a nice uppercut.
DeShawn West has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
King is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
West closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops King! West dives in looking to finish! King is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). DeShawn West!
An out of breath DeShawn West thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hueng Son (ranked 870 p4p, 1198 weight class) and Marcus St Stone (ranked 39 p4p, 58 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hueng Son!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus St Stone!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Son throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent St Stone stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Son misses with a series of wild punches.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
The fight stays on the outside here - St Stone looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Son throwing a counter right hand but St Stone manages to avoid it.
Son has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Desert Fitness & Training (14 Elite Coaches) in the buildup to the fight.
St Stone tries to clinch up.
Son scores with a decent looking hook.
 It looks like Marcus St Stone has been cut.
Son keeps the fight on the outside.
St Stone takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Son bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of St Stone's head.
St Stone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Son scores with a jab to the body.
Nice cross by Son.
St Stone is rocked!
That has opened up Marcus St Stone's cut even more.
Son dances in with a quick combination. St Stone is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Son snaps St Stone's head back. St Stone stumbles backwards against the ropes. Son steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with St Stone's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. St Stone just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Hueng Son!
Hueng Son tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roch Doisneau (ranked 370 p4p, 515 weight class) and Super Meat Boy (ranked 9 p4p, 26 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roch Doisneau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 31 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Super Meat Boy!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Doisneau gets tackled into the ropes by Meat Boy. Meat Boy maintains the clinch.
Meat Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doisneau's efforts to push away.
Doisneau dodges an elbow strike from Meat Boy.
Doisneau manages to break the clinch.
Meat Boy pushes Doisneau up against the ropes in a clinch.
Meat Boy blocks an uppercut.
Doisneau tries to break free but Meat Boy pushes him back against the ropes.
Meat Boy tries to work over Doisneau's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Doisneau misses with a punch to the body.
Doisneau tries to circle away but Meat Boy has him pinned against the ropes.
Meat Boy manages to break the clinch.
Doisneau misses with a hook.
Meat Boy scores with a kick to the body.
Meat Boy cracks Doisneau with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Roch Doisneau has been cut.
Meat Boy drives through and clinches with Doisneau against the ropes.
Meat Boy lands with a left to the head.
Meat Boy is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Doisneau is keeping busy.
Doisneau escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Meat Boy pushes Doisneau up against the ropes in a clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doisneau blocks a body shot from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doisneau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Doisneau misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meat Boy tries a body shot but Doisneau blocks it.
Meat Boy scores with a hook to the body.
Doisneau is breathing heavily.
Meat Boy misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meat Boy.
Meat Boy scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Meat Boy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Doisneau's efforts to push away.
Doisneau misses with a hook to the ribs.
Doisneau prevents a body shot from Meat Boy.
Doisneau misses with a hook from the clinch.
Meat Boy slowing the pace effectively.
Doisneau lands with a light punch inside.
Meat Boy tries a body shot but Doisneau blocks it.
Doisneau lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meat Boy backwards.
Good body shot from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy lands an uppercut.
Meat Boy scores with a shoulder strike.
Meat Boy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Doisneau or not.
A short body shot lands from Meat Boy as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Doisneau blocks a body shot from Meat Boy.
Meat Boy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Meat Boy cracks Doisneau with a nice body shot.
Meat Boy breaks the clinch.
Meat Boy takes the fight into the clinch.
Meat Boy tries a body shot but Doisneau blocks it.
A nice left hand lands by Meat Boy.
Doisneau throws a head punch that misses.
Doisneau takes a shot to the head.
Meat Boy breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Doisneau's head coaches at The Foundry that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Meat Boy is looking to clinch.
Doisneau throws a lazy right hand but Meat Boy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Meat Boy scores with a jab to the jaw.
Super Meat Boy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Doisneau takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Meat Boy moves in looking to clinch but Doisneau pushes him off.
Meat Boy thuds his right hand into Doisneau's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Meat Boy slips a straight right by Doisneau.
Doisneau chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Meat Boy can pounce on him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Doisneau lands with an uppercut that bounces Meat Boy off the ropes and back into range.
Meat Boy stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Meat Boy fires a straight punch through the middle that cracks Doisneau square on the jaw! Damn, Doisneau is out cold on his feet and topples face first to the canvas! Wow, I haven't seen a knockout that brutal in a long time!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Super Meat Boy!
Super Meat Boy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Neon Zombie, into his post fight interview.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ife Edwards (ranked 184 p4p, 105 weight class) and Wanderson Machado (ranked 32 p4p, 23 weight class). Edwards comes to the ring accompanied by Damian Marley - Road to Zion. Machado comes into a darkened arena with his song building. El Barrio kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 16 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ife Edwards!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Wanderson Machado!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edwards throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Machado on the side of the head.
Edwards throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Edwards fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Machado.
A jab from Machado finds it's way through Edwards's defenses.
Machado keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Edwards.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Casa Steel in the buildup to the fight.
Edwards tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Machado swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Edwards moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Edwards bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a thumping leg kick.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Machado throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Machado takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Edwards scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Machado doesn't seem bothered though.
A slapping leg kick lands for Edwards.
Machado throws a body shot but no joy.
Edwards shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Machado now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Machado throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Edwards counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Edwards is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
Edwards lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
It looks like Wanderson Machado has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick from Edwards.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Edwards.
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!
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Edwards is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Edwards scores with a shot to the body.
A shot to the liver by Machado. Beautiful body shot.
Edwards connects with a leg kick.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Machado finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Edwards jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Machado counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Ife Edwards seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Machado counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Ife Edwards has been cut.
Edwards tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Machado was well out of range. Poor timing from Edwards.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Nice cross by Edwards.
Edwards throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Machado.
Edwards looks to throw the jab but Machado is out of range.
Edwards throws a leg kick that misses.
Good work by Edwards as he checks the leg kick.
Edwards feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Edwards lands a nice leg kick that just misses Machado's sensitive parts.
Edwards connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Machado scores with a kick to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Machado takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Machado is able to avoid easily.
Machado throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Edwards sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Edwards fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards throws a solid leg kick but Machado takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Edwards.
Edwards throws a good cross that connects.
Edwards throws a head kick that misses.
Machado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Machado has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Edwards takes a swing at Machado's ribcage but misses.
Machado is trying to counter with his kicks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ife Edwards dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Edwards throws a head kick but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Edwards throws a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Machado might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Edwards has got the better of the exchanges.
Edwards swings for the body but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards ducks under a wild hook from Machado.
Edwards throws a sloppy body shot
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado looks to throw the jab but Edwards is out of range.
Edwards throws a chopping leg kick but Machado manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Ife Edwards is winning the standup battle so far.
Machado ducks under a wild hook from Edwards.
Machado looks for the body kick but Edwards saw that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Machado on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Edwards is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Machado can do to turn this around?
Edwards lands a head shot.
Edwards is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Edwards is looking to land body kicks.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Edwards misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Machado was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Machado slips under a jab.
Edwards misses with a looping right.
Machado on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Edwards. Edwards obviously looking to wear him down.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Nice uppercut there from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Machado misses with a looping right.
Edwards lands a lovely overhand right.
Edwards throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Edwards goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Edwards looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Machado throws a counter combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edwards throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Edwards takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Edwards.
Machado flicks out a counter leg kick but Edwards steps away.
Edwards misses with a jab to the body
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Edwards fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edwards throws an off balance right hand
and Machado counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edwards throws a shot from downtown. Machado moves away and avoids it.
Edwards fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Machado manages to avoid it.
Machado counters with a body kick.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Machado tries to move into range but Edwards moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Edwards lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Machado sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Edwards connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Machado momentarily.
Edwards with a nice calf kick.
Edwards scores with a hook.
Machado takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Edwards misses the body punch
and Machado counters with a crisp right hand that drops Edwards! Machado lets Edwards back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edwards throws a push kick but Machado slaps the foot to one side.
Edwards slips under a jab from Machado.
Edwards is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Machado on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Machado drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Machado lands a big right hand that sends Edwards crashing to the mat! Machado stays standing though and waves Edwards back to his feet!
Edwards is rocked!
Machado throws a push kick but Edwards slaps the foot to one side.
Oh Edwards is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Edwards scores with a body shot.
Edwards seems to have got his legs back now.
A jab from Edwards does it's job there.
Machado takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Machado moves away from the strike by Edwards.
Machado is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Edwards with a body shot.
Machado on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
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 Ife Edwards will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Machado keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Machado avoids the body shot from Edwards.
Machado tries a quick counter leg kick but Edwards is wise to it.
Edwards slips a jab from Machado.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Machado checks a leg kick.
Machado swings for the body but Edwards moves out of range.
Machado moves out of range of the body kick.
Edwards tries a head kick but it misses.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Machado has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Edwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Machado ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That kick from Edwards tenderised Machado's leg. Machado is trying to keep his angry face on.
Edwards falls off balance throwing a combination
and Machado makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Machado with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Edwards to score with a decent uppercut.
Edwards misses with a straight right.
Edwards moves away from the strike by Machado.
Machado lunges at Edwards with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Edwards's hand.
Edwards tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Machado thumps Edwards with a low kick.
Edwards is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Machado lands with an overhand left.
Machado uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Edwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Edwards will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Machado.
An inside leg kick from Edwards misses.
Edwards misses with a kick to the body.
Machado misses with a straight left.
Edwards misses with a hook. Machado ducked under it nicely.
Machado looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Machado moves away.
Edwards takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Machado closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Edwards slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Machado lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Edwards uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Machado.
Edwards connects with a jab.
Machado throws a hook but Edwards blocks it.
Machado takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Edwards is looking to slow Machado down with leg kicks.
Edwards throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Machado scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Machado scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Good leg kick by Edwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Edwards throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Machado replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Edwards blocks it well.
Edwards misses with a body kick.
Edwards misses with a right hand
and Edwards takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Edwards tries a low kick but Machado avoids it.
Machado swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A big right from Machado misses.
Edwards lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Edwards throws a jab when Machado was well out of range.
Edwards attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Edwards misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Machado on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but Ife Edwards did the better work so I'd imagine he'll take it.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
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.
Edwards misses with a left hand
and Machado cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Edwards ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A low kick lands for Edwards.
Machado takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Machado just misses with a punch to the body.
Edwards fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Machado looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Machado's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Machado avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edwards plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Edwards throws a body punch but Machado moves out of range.
Edwards throws a lazy uppercut
and Machado counters with a nice body kick.
Edwards rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Machado counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edwards lands with a nice body punch.
Machado uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Edwards.
Machado has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Edwards throws a leg kick that is checked
and Machado counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 4, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wanderson Machado!
Wanderson Machado is the new light heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Wanderson Machado thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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