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SYN 1042 Danger vs Pinks PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Drax Bautista (ranked 1176 p4p, 3780 weight class) and Mikie Lee (ranked 176 p4p, 447 weight class). Lee has chosen Welcome to the Jungle as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Drax Bautista!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mikie Lee!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee wants to clinch.
Lee tries a head kick but it misses.
Bautista is looking to land body kicks.
We've been informed that Lee has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A head kick misses from Lee.
Bautista throwing a counter right hand but Lee manages to avoid it.
Lee misses with a low kick.
Lee gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Bautista counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee misses with a combination
and Bautista counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice cross by Lee.
Jab by Bautista.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee throws a body kick that misses.
Bautista feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lee misses with a head kick.
Lee tries to land a front kick but Bautista steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Lee moves away from the strike by Bautista.
Bautista keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Bautista was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lee.
Bautista scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Lee tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bautista is able to avoid easily.
Lee moves in looking to clinch but Bautista pushes him off.
Bautista takes a kick to the side of the head.
 It looks like Drax Bautista has been cut.
Bautista circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bautista counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Lee moves into the clinch.
Lee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bautista lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bautista wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Bautista backwards.
Bautista pulls guard effortlessly.
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lee is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Bautista is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Lee, into his guard.
Lee keeping full guard, as Bautista tries to pass.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee is pulling down on Bautista's head. It's preventing any offense from Bautista, at least for the moment.
Bautista is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Lee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Lee has escaped and now he's on top!
Lee trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four 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.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Bautista is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bautista keeping moving, preventing Lee from controlling successfully.
Lee content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Bautista has locked up a guillotine! Bautista's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Lee is holding on here and Bautista must be using up a lot of energy. Lee has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Bautista gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Drax Bautista!
Drax Bautista decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
Mikie Lee spoke after the fight, saying 'No way he beats me clean. He has to be juicing. '.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ernest Graves (ranked 760 p4p, 3559 weight class) and Champ Johnson (ranked 97 p4p, 372 weight class). Johnson has chosen Can't Be Touched as his entrance music. 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 48 - 39 - 2, fighting out of Tokyo, Ernest Graves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Champ Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson stuns Graves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Graves fails to land with a series of punches.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson throws a big shot that misses.
Graves swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Johnson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Graves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Graves has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Johnson.
Graves is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves blocks a jab.
Johnson lands a nice looking body shot.
Johnson moves into the clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Graves lands a left hand.
Graves misses with a body punch.
Graves tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Johnson misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves has Johnson pushed against the cage.
Graves tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Graves.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Johnson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
Graves wants to stall.
Graves misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Graves tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Graves lands a shot to the body.
Johnson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Graves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Graves takes a shot to the head.
Graves scores with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Champ Johnson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Graves.
Graves connects with a good right hand that stumbles Johnson. Johnson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Graves has managed to clinch.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Graves creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Johnson breaks from the clinch.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Johnson paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Johnson is looking to slow Graves down with leg kicks.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Graves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Graves moves out of range as Johnson strikes.
Graves is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson misses with a straight right.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Johnson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Graves breaks the clinch.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Graves blocks the leg kick.
Johnson takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
It looked like Graves was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Johnson.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Johnson.
A jab from Johnson does it's job there.
Graves shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Johnson is trying to defend but Graves finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves wants to pass the guard but Johnson is defending well.
Johnson is trying to stand back up but Graves is controlling him
Johnson is in trouble now - Graves has advanced to mount!
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!
Graves landing strikes from the mount.
Graves lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Graves raining down hammerfists from mount.
Johnson takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
 Johnson is rocked!
You get the feeling that Johnson really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Johnson is still in real trouble! Can Graves finish him?
Johnson is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Johnson seems to have recovered his senses.
Graves is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Johnson wants to get back to his feet.
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 Ernest Graves will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Johnson lands a leg kick that knocks Graves off balance momentarily.
Graves is looking to clinch but Johnson is avoiding it.
Champ Johnson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Graves swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson lands a nice shot that snaps Graves's head back.
Graves cracks a nice hook into Johnson's ribs.
Johnson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Johnson bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Graves takes a swing at Johnson's ribcage but misses.
Graves swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Johnson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Graves counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Graves takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Graves.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Graves counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Johnson thinking.
Johnson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Graves avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Johnson lands a jab to the nose.
Johnson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Graves takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Johnson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Johnson misses with a body shot.
Graves swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson throws a jab when Graves was well out of range.
Johnson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Johnson looks to score with a jab to the body but Graves is just out of range.
Johnson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Johnson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Johnson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Graves misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Graves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Johnson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Johnson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Johnson 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.
Johnson misses with an uppercut.
Johnson lands a lovely overhand right.
Johnson throws a body shot but no joy.
Graves shoots in looking for a takedown. Johnson tries to sprawl out of it but Graves keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Johnson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson scoring well with a low kick there.
Graves tries to keep at a distance but Johnson has taken the fight into the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Graves is trying to stall.
Johnson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Graves lands with a right to the head.
Ernest Graves has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Johnson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Johnson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Johnson scores with a nice strike.
Johnson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Graves.
Johnson throws a hook but Graves avoids it easily.
Graves changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
An inside leg kick lands from Johnson.
Graves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Johnson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves looks to score with a jab to the body but Johnson is just out of range.
Johnson tried to score with a low kick but Graves checks it.
Graves has managed to clinch.
Johnson lands a right hand that snaps the head of Graves backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Graves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Graves wants to stall.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves lands a body shot.
Graves lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Johnson.
Johnson blocks a body shot from Graves.
Graves doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Graves stalling in the clinch but Johnson improves position.
Graves prevents Johnson from breaking the clinch.
Graves goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Graves tries to work over Johnson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Champ Johnson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Graves's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Johnson throws out a loose jab but Graves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Graves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Johnson was well out of range. Poor timing from Graves.
Johnson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Graves ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Graves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Johnson lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
Johnson jabs Graves to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Johnson throws a lazy right hand but Graves sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Graves.
Graves misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Johnson.
Johnson defending well as Graves loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Johnson. Graves does a little dance to reset his feet.
Graves appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Johnson lands with a hook. Graves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Graves misses with a double jab.
Graves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Graves throws out a loose jab but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves throws a body shot but no joy.
Johnson only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Graves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Graves darts in and clinches Johnson up against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Johnson's elbow.
Graves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Johnson backwards.
Johnson struggles to land a body shot inside as Graves controls his hands.
Johnson misses with some punches.
Johnson has a couple of punches blocked by Graves.
Graves misses with a punch to the body.
Graves controlling the action here for a moment.
Johnson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Graves misses with a wild body shot.
Some bone on bone action there as Graves checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Johnson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Graves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Johnson moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson takes a swing at Graves's ribcage but misses.
Graves displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Johnson throws out the jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
A solid leg kick lands there for Johnson.
Johnson lands a nice shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Graves as he connects with a hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Johnson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Graves.
Johnson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Graves's head.
Graves lands a jab to Johnson's midsection.
Graves checks a leg kick.
Graves closes the distance and clinches up with Johnson, looking for a takedown. Graves pushes Johnson against the cage but Johnson circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Johnson cracks Graves with an open hand slap.
Graves misses with a straight right.
Johnson gets a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Johnson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Johnson throws a head punch that misses.
Graves blocking some punches.
Johnson prevents a body shot from Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Johnson blocks it.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Johnson uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Graves.
Graves works on Johnson's body with a couple of short punches.
Johnson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Johnson scores with a leg kick.
Graves just misses with a punch to the body.
Graves throws a body punch but Johnson moves out of range.
Graves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Johnson.
Johnson lands a jab to Graves's midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Graves checks the leg kick.
Champ Johnson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Johnson.
Johnson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Johnson scores with a punch to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Johnson digs a good hook to Graves's body.
Graves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Johnson's waist but Johnson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Graves off to one side.
Johnson staying out of range there.
Johnson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Johnson throws a leg kick which misses Graves's front leg but catches the back leg as Graves tries to avoid it.
Johnson just misses with a punch to the body.
Johnson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Graves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Johnson manages to avoid it.
Johnson throws a body punch but Graves moves out of range.
A quick step to the side and Graves tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Graves is looking to wear down Johnson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Johnson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Graves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Graves. Johnson does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that's the end of the fight!
Champ Johnson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Johnson 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Champ Johnson!
In his post fight interview, Champ Johnson started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Loratcho Bradock (ranked 747 p4p, 2606 weight class) and Ian Stronk (ranked 122 p4p, 347 weight class). Bradock comes to the cage accompanied by BRUNO MARTINI - LIVING ON THE OUTSIDE . These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Loratcho Bradock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ian Stronk!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stronk doesn't manage to clinch there - Bradock circles away.
Stronk tries to clinch but Bradock is having none of it.
Stronk misses with the combination.
Bradock misses with a hook. Stronk ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Bradock.
Stronk moves into range and clinches up with Bradock.
A short right from Stronk on the inside.
Stronk avoiding damage as Bradock throws knees to the body.
Bradock stalling against the cage.
Nice elbow from Bradock.
Stronk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Stronk lands a left hand.
Bradock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bradock working aggressively here.
Bradock lands an elbow inside that Stronk shrugs off.
 It looks like Ian Stronk has been cut.
Bradock using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Stronk has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Stronk tries a body shot but Bradock blocks it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Bradock gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bradock throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Stronk lands a right hand.
Bradock connects with a knee to the head.
Stronk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Stronk scores with a shoulder strike.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Bradock avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
Bradock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stronk is defending well for now.
Bradock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but Stronk blocks with his arms.
Bradock throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bradock.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stronk blocks an elbow strike.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Bradock with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Stronk - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Stronk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
Bradock takes a shot to the head.
Stronk tries a body shot but Bradock blocks it.
Bradock is looking to control Stronk's arms but Stronk gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bradock has his back to the cage.
Stronk managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Stronk scores with a shoulder strike.
Stronk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Stronk on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Stronk.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Stronk working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Stronk as the two fighters clinch.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bradock.
Stronk blocks an uppercut.
Stronk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradock scores with a hook to the body.
Bradock misses with an elbow over the top.
Bradock misses with a knee to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock tries a knee to the head but Stronk blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Stronk as the two fighters clinch.
Stronk stalling in the clinch.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
Bradock throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Stronk blocks it with crossed arms.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Bradock has Stronk pushed against the cage.
Bradock misses with an elbow over the top.
A head punch on the inside from Stronk fails to land.
Bradock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bradock blocking some punches.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
Stronk scores with a shot to the side of Bradock's head.
Stronk is leaning against Bradock and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bradock looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Bradock blocks an uppercut.
Stronk has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bradock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Stronk can turn it around.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the head but Stronk blocks with his arms.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stronk avoids it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Stronk tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradock's elbow.
Stronk looking to stall.
Stronk is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Bradock misses with an elbow strike.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Bradock lands a good knee to the midsection. Stronk won't want to take too many of those.
A short right from Stronk on the inside.
Bradock blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradock unloads a knee to the mid-section. Stronk lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Stronk misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Ian Stronk will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ian Stronk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Stronk misses with a hook from the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bradock throws a knee to the head but misses.
Bradock working aggressively here.
Bradock is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Stronk avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradock.
A nice left hand lands by Stronk.
Stronk pressing his opponent against the cage.
Stronk doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradock misses with a knee to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradock.
Stronk misses with some punches.
Stronk has a couple of punches blocked by Bradock.
Stronk throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Bradock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stronk's face.
Bradock throws an elbow but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradock misses with a knee to the head.
Stronk blocks a body shot from Bradock.
Stronk takes an elbow to the forehead.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Bradock just misses with a elbow thrown towards Stronk's brow.
Bradock connects with a nasty looking knee right to Stronk's face.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stronk.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk takes an elbow to the temple.
Bradock lands a knee to the head.
Bradock blocking some punches.
Stronk takes an elbow to the forehead.
That has opened up Ian Stronk's cut even more.
A hook to the body from Stronk.
Stronk lands a body punch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Stronk lands a left hand.
Stronk breaks from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Bradock throws a body punch but Stronk moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradock throws out a loose jab but Stronk uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bradock uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Stronk.
Stronk tries to clinch but Bradock moves out of range.
Bradock looks to land a left hand but Stronk moved out of range nicely.
Stronk defending well as Bradock loads up on a big left hand.
Stronk throws a body shot but no joy.
Bradock misses with a body shot.
Bradock throws out a powerful jab.
Bradock keeps the fight on the outside.
Ian Stronk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stronk takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've been told by Bradock's head coaches at Bigfoot BJJ that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Stronk moves into the clinch.
Stronk gets through Bradock's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Stronk displaying some good clinch control by pressing Bradock up against the cage.
Bradock utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bradock scores with a shot to the side of Stronk's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Stronk misses with some punches.
Bradock stalling the fight.
Bradock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bradock lands an elbow that stopped Stronk in his tracks for a moment.
Bradock lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Stronk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Bradock scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stronk avoids it.
Bradock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bradock misses with a knee to the head.
Bradock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stronk is defending well for now.
Bradock lands an uppercut.
Bradock misses with a knee to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Stronk has a couple of punches blocked by Bradock.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stronk throws a head punch that misses.
Bradock tries to land knees in the clinch but Stronk avoids the damage to the body.
Bradock crunches a lovely knee into Stronk's ribcage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bradock tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Stronk avoids it.
Stronk goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Bradock avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
Bradock creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Stronk's defenses.
Stronk managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Bradock has Stronk pressed against the cage, preventing Stronk from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bradock lands a hook that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk tries to stall but Bradock uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stronk swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bradock lands a left hand that snaps the head of Stronk backwards.
Stronk fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Loratcho Bradock dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Ian Stronk's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! 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.
Bradock swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Bradock stalling the fight.
Stronk misses with some punches.
Bradock tries to land knees in the clinch but Stronk avoids the damage to the body.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stronk breaks the clinch.
Bradock tries to close the distance and clinch but Stronk swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Stronk tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bradock manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bradock ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Bradock throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stronk digs a good hook to Bradock's body.
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Stronk is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Stronk is looking to clinch.
Loratcho Bradock is winning the standup battle so far.
Bradock tries to keep at a distance but Stronk has taken the fight into the clinch.
Bradock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stronk managing to block the knees to the body from Bradock.
Stronk lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Bradock takes a shot to the head.
Stronk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stronk misses with the head strike.
Stronk holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Stronk misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradock landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Stronk blocks an elbow strike from Bradock.
Stronk manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Bradock prevents a body shot from Stronk.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stronk lands with a short shot to the head.
Stronk lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradock backwards.
Bradock with a knee to the head.
Bradock throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Bradock tries to land knees in the clinch but Stronk avoids the damage to the body.
Stronk blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradock pushes off an throws an elbow but Stronk leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradock blocking some punches.
Bradock lands with a light punch inside.
Still in the clinch, Stronk scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bradock has a couple of punches blocked by Stronk.
A left hand lands to the body for Stronk.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Stronk avoids a wild elbow strike from Bradock.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Bradock blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradock throws an elbow but it misses.
Bradock trying to land knees to the body.
Stronk struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradock controls his hands.
Stronk's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Stronk can't find room to land a body shot as Bradock controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradock.
Stronk tries to throw a body punch but Bradock avoids it by throwing Stronk back against the cage.
Bradock blocking some punches.
Stronk lands a shoulder strike.
Bradock content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Stronk.
Bradock missing with knees to the body.
Bradock with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Bradock misses with the head strike.
Stronk lands a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradock blocks an uppercut.
Bradock misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Stronk.
Bradock is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Stronk is defending well for now.
Bradock leaning against his opponent.
Stronk lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradock pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Stronk tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Stronk misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Stronk misses with a punch to the body.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Stronk throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradocks head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Stronk misses with some punches.
Bradock blocks a body shot from Stronk.
Bradock is pushing Stronk up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Bradock.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ian Stronk comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Stronk 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:29
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Ian Stronk!
A less than humble Ian Stronk misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Dinklage (ranked 1361 p4p, 994 weight class) and Limu Emu (ranked 199 p4p, 150 weight class). Dan Dinklage could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Limu Emu's chin.
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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 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Dinklage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Limu Emu!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've been hearing reports that Dinklage has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Emu scores with a jab. Dinklage acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Dinklage misses with a body shot.
Emu doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
A jab from Emu does it's job there.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Emu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Dinklage looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Emu wants to clinch.
Emu chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Emu misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dinklage slips a jab and a cross from Emu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dinklage throws a shot from downtown. Emu moves away and avoids it.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Emu catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Emu misses with the combination.
Emu misses with a few strikes there.
Dinklage misses with a two punch combination.
Emu defending well as Dinklage loads up on a big left hand.
Emu swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dinklage on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Emu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emu is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A left and a right from Emu both land. Nice combination.
Dan Dinklage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Emu takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
A bone on bone clash there as Dinklage blocks the leg kick.
Dinklage went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Emu is looking to clinch but Dinklage is avoiding it.
Emu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A big right from Dinklage misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Emu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Emu moves away from the strike by Dinklage.
Emu moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dinklage throws a leg kick but Emu checks it.
Dinklage is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Emu's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
Nice cross by Emu.
Emu throws a hook but Dinklage avoids it easily.
Emu cracks Dinklage with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Emu lands a nice shot that snaps Dinklage's head back.
Emu looks to land a combination but Dinklage avoids it well.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage throws a hook to the side of Emu's head but Emu sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Emu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dinklage avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Emu throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
Dinklage tries to clinch but Emu is having none of it.
Emu throws a series of punches but Dinklage avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dinklage 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 Emu has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Emu and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dinklage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Emu throws a leg kick
and Dinklage counters with a series of strikes that sends Emu to the canvas! Dinklage follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Dinklage throws a big elbow that misses.
Emu is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Dinklage defends well.
Dinklage scoring with some ground and pound.
Dinklage trying to control but Emu is working from the bottom.
Emu is trying to keep Dinklage in close.
Dinklage working some strikes from top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Emu looking to control.
Emu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Dinklage loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Emu escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dinklage gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dinklage's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Our spies down at at The Barn inform us that Emu has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dinklage working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Dinklage pushing down on Emu's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dinklage working Emu over with strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Emu throws a nice inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Emu.
Limu Emu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Emu throws a leg kick but Dinklage checks it.
Emu lands with a nice body punch.
Emu scores with a jab to the body.
Nice body punch from Emu.
Dinklage misses with a left hand
and Emu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Emu falls off balance throwing a combination
and Dinklage counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Limu Emu has been cut.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emu misses with a body shot.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dan Dinklage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Emu lands a right hook to the body.
Emu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dinklage fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Emu lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dinklage's sensitive parts.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dinklage throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Emu. Dinklage does a little dance to reset his feet.
Emu 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.
Dinklage takes a swing at Emu's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses the body punch
and Emu counters with a left to the body.
Emu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dinklage loads up on a big right hand but Emu slips the punch.
Emu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Dinklage. That did some damage!
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Dinklage will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Emu lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Dinklage tries to land a leg kick but Emu saw it coming and moves away.
Emu misses with a two punch combination.
Emu takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Emu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses with a hook.
Dinklage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Emu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Emu lands a nice looking body shot.
Emu swings for the body but Dinklage moves out of range.
Dinklage takes a swing at Emu's ribcage but misses.
Dinklage misses with an uppercut.
Emu connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dinklage is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dinklage throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Emu misses its intended target.
Dinklage is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Emu.
Emu appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Emu lands with a thumping leg kick.
Emu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dinklage was well out of range. Poor timing from Emu.
Dinklage ducks under a wild hook from Emu.
Emu missing with a left hand there. Dinklage was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dinklage thinks about countering with a body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Emu throws a leg kick but Dinklage sees it coming and moves out of range.
Emu lands with a straight right. Dinklage didn't see that one coming.
Emu misses with a looping right.
A solid leg kick lands there for Emu.
A combination from Emu does no damage.
Dinklage misses with a straight left.
Emu staying out of range there.
Emu jabs Dinklage to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Dinklage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Emu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Dinklage misses with a looping right.
Dinklage throws a low kick but Emu avoids it.
Dinklage waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Emu.
Emu turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Emu throws a jab but it's blocked by Dinklage.
Dinklage's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Emu connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Dinklage scrambles back to his feet.
Dinklage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Emu circles away quickly and effectively.
Dinklage backing away here, and Emu unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Dinklage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Dinklage tries to land a leg kick but Emu saw it coming and moves away.
A punch lands to the side of Dinklage 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Dinklage throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Emu.
Emu digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu digs a good body shot into Dinklage's ribs.
Emu comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Emu digs a good hook to Dinklage's body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
An inside leg kick lands from Emu.
Emu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Emu lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dinklage at a distance.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Emu lands a lovely overhand right.
Emu lands a jab to the head.
Dinklage takes a jab right on the kisser.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Limu Emu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Limu Emu's cut.
That's time! Dinklage's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Dinklage backs up against the cage.
Dinklage walks into a straight right hand from Emu.
Dinklage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Emu is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dinklage with a body shot.
Dinklage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Emu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dinklage manages to avoid it.
Dinklage tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Dinklage has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Dinklage looks to land a combination but Emu avoids it well.
Dinklage fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Emu looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Emu uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinklage.
A little jabbing left from Emu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dinklage takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Emu misses its intended target.
Emu looks to score with a jab to the body but Dinklage is just out of range.
Emu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dinklage.
As Emu looks to move away, Dinklage throws a big counter combo but Emu just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Emu misses.
Dinklage swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Emu with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dinklage.
Emu throws a big shot that misses.
Emu catches Dinklage with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Emu misses with an uppercut. Dinklage saw that one coming.
Emu throws a body shot but no joy.
Dinklage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Emu now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Emu cracks Dinklage with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Dinklage looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A jab from Emu does it's job there.
Emu's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dinklage under the eye.
A combination from Dinklage does no damage.
Emu with a nice calf kick.
Emu darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Emu moves out of range of the strikes.
Emu swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dinklage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Emu's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Dinklage connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Emu scrambles back to his feet.
Dan Dinklage has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dinklage misses the shot to the body.
Dinklage 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.
Emu moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
 Dinklage is rocked!
Emu fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Dinklage to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Dinklage looks to clinch but Emu throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Dinklage taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Limu Emu!
In his post fight interview, Limu Emu started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Klaus Von Alkum (ranked 358 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Ay Blyad (ranked 54 p4p, 152 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Klaus Von Alkum!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ay Blyad!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Blyad does it's job there.
Von Alkum has closed the distance and engaged Blyad in a clinch.
Von Alkum blocks a body shot from Blyad.
Von Alkum lands a shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands with a light punch inside.
Von Alkum is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Blyad is keeping busy.
Von Alkum presses Blyad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Alkum takes a shot to the head.
Von Alkum scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Blyad lands a body punch.
Von Alkum blocks a body shot from Blyad.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
Good body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Blyad controls his hands.
Blyad swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum is trying to stall.
Blyad being controlled against the cage.
Von Alkum makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left hand lands to the body for Von Alkum.
Von Alkum misses with a body punch.
Von Alkum misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blyad.
Von Alkum misses with a body punch.
Blyad works on Von Alkum's body with a couple of short punches.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Von Alkum works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Von Alkum lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum working aggressively here.
Blyad working aggressively here.
Von Alkum is stalling here.
Blyad tries a body shot but Von Alkum blocks it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Alkum.
Blyad lands a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum blocking some punches.
Von Alkum is working Blyad over against the cage.
A body shot lands from Blyad.
Von Alkum misses with a hook to the ribs.
Von Alkum lands a left hand that snaps the head of Blyad backwards.
I was talking to Von Alkum's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A right hand to the body from Von Alkum.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
This has been an exciting period of action!
A right hook to the body lands for Von Alkum.
A short right from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blyad scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Blyad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blyad lands a nice uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Blyad controls his hands.
Von Alkum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Blyad avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Blyad misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Von Alkum backwards.
The referee is keeping an eye on Von Alkum - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Von Alkum prevents a body shot from Blyad.
A short body shot lands from Blyad as the two fighters clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blyad struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Alkum controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Still in the clinch, Von Alkum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Blyad misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad misses with a punch on the inside.
Blyad misses with a hook from the clinch.
Von Alkum blocking some punches.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Von Alkum.
Blyad looks winded!
Von Alkum prevents a body shot from Blyad.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Von Alkum lands with a short shot to the head.
Blyad has a couple of punches blocked by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Blyad misses with the head strike.
Blyad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Blyad misses with the head strike.
Von Alkum cracks Blyad with a nice body shot.
Blyad misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Von Alkum lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad throws a head punch that misses.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Blyad struggles to land a body shot inside as Von Alkum controls his hands.
Blyad lands with a left to the head.
Blyad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Blyad lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Von Alkum or not.
Blyad lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Von Alkum has Blyad pressed against the cage.
Von Alkum blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Blyad blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Blyad fails to land.
A right handed body shot lands from Von Alkum.
A short body shot lands from Von Alkum as the two fighters clinch.
Von Alkum pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Blyad thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Alkum uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Blyad.
Von Alkum scores with a push kick.
Blyad is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Alkum.
As Blyad backs away, Von Alkum returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Von Alkum works Blyad's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Von Alkum dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Von Alkum moves in looking to clinch but Blyad pushes him off.
Von Alkum fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blyad fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Alkum manages to avoid it.
Klaus Von Alkum seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Von Alkum looks to land a body kick but Blyad moved away.
Von Alkum throws a leg kick but Blyad moved away.
Von Alkum thows a left - swing and a miss!
A clash of legs there as Blyad blocks the low kick.
A low kick from Blyad is predictable there
enabling Von Alkum to counter with a crisp jab.
Blyad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blyad blocks a jab.
Blyad throws out a loose jab but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Von Alkum tries to clinch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad feints the counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Alkum.
Blyad cracks Von Alkum with a nice body shot.
Von Alkum is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blyad can do to turn this around?
Blyad swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Blyad controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum pushes Blyad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Alkum tries a body shot but Blyad blocks it.
Von Alkum presses Blyad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Von Alkum misses with a punch to the body.
Blyad swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blyad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Blyad.
Blyad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Von Alkum backwards.
Von Alkum lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Von Alkum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blyad or not.
Blyad is breathing heavily.
Von Alkum breaks from the clinch.
Blyad throws a lazy right hand but Von Alkum sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Alkum steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blyad.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Von Alkum's shoulder, as Von Alkum tries to avoid the shot.
Von Alkum fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Blyad.
Von Alkum changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Alkum instigates a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blyad misses with a punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Alkum lands a body shot in the clinch.
Von Alkum lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Von Alkum holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Von Alkum lands a body punch.
Von Alkum pushes Blyad back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Von Alkum pushes Blyad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Von Alkum softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Ay Blyad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Klaus Von Alkum has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Von Alkum scores with a hook to the body.
Von Alkum lands a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands a shoulder strike.
Von Alkum tries to work over Blyad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Von Alkum creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Von Alkum tries to throw a body punch but Blyad avoids it by throwing Von Alkum back against the cage.
Blyad takes a shot to the head.
Von Alkum stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Von Alkum pushes Blyad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad swings wildly with an uppercut but Von Alkum uses good head movement to avoid it.
Von Alkum lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum is working Blyad over against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Von Alkum scores with a nice short uppercut.
Von Alkum cracks Blyad with a nice body shot.
Von Alkum lands a nice shot to the body.
Von Alkum lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Blyad or not.
Von Alkum gets through Blyad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Von Alkum lands a body shot.
A hook to the body from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum lands a shot to the body.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch.
Klaus Von Alkum is winning the standup battle so far.
Von Alkum scores with a nice right hand.
Von Alkum takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Von Alkum throws a body punch but Blyad moves out of range.
Von Alkum swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Blyad.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Von Alkum lands a body shot.
Von Alkum wants to clinch up but Blyad keeps it at a distance.
Blyad drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Von Alkum defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum is looking to clinch but Blyad is avoiding it.
Von Alkum tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Von Alkum tries to clinch but Blyad moves out of range.
Klaus Von Alkum is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Von Alkum scores with a one two! Blyad had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Von Alkum moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Von Alkum's jab looks to have found its range, popping Blyad under the eye.
Von Alkum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Alkum connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Alkum chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Alkum looks to score with a jab to the body but Blyad is just out of range.
Blyad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A bone on bone clash there as Blyad blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Von Alkum closes the distance and clinches.
Von Alkum struggles to land a body shot inside as Blyad controls his hands.
Von Alkum lands an uppercut.
Von Alkum prevents a body shot from Blyad.
Von Alkum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Klaus Von Alkum dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Blyad walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Alkum.
Blyad throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Alkum.
Von Alkum tries to clinch up but Blyad circles away and keeps his distance.
Blyad throws a body punch but Von Alkum moves out of range.
Von Alkum instigates a clinch.
Blyad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blyad goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Von Alkum doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Von Alkum takes a shot to the head.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Blyad misses with a looping left.
Blyad scores with a sloppy right hand. Von Alkum should have avoided that one.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blyad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Alkum tries to clinch but Blyad moves out of range.
Blyad scores with a jab to the jaw.
Blyad throws a leg kick but Von Alkum sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Blyad misses with an uppercut. Von Alkum saw that one coming.
A decent looking cross lands there for Blyad.
Von Alkum digs a good body shot into Blyad's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Alkum tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blyad was well out of range. Poor timing from Von Alkum.
Blyad darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Von Alkum moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Alkum throws out a powerful jab.
Blyad tests Von Alkum's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Alkum misses with a body shot.
Blyad bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Blyad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Blyad will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Blyad misses the jab.
Von Alkum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Blyad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Von Alkum throws a jab when Blyad was well out of range.
Von Alkum works the jab nicely.
Von Alkum has managed to clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum breaks the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Alkum dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Blyad. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Alkum misses with a low kick as Blyad jumps back.
Blyad throws an overhand right that lands on Von Alkum's shoulder, as Von Alkum tries to avoid the shot.
Blyad finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Von Alkum throws a right and a left that Blyad avoids nicely.
Blyad swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Alkum checks the leg kick.
Von Alkum scores with a crisp jab that stopped Blyad in his tracks.
Von Alkum looks to land a body kick but Blyad moved away.
Von Alkum defending well as Blyad loads up on a big left hand.
Von Alkum wants to clinch but Blyad slips to the side
and Blyad decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Von Alkum's guard.
Von Alkum manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Blyad manages to get himself to full guard.
Von Alkum is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Alkum forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blyad is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Von Alkum pulls his head out easily.
Von Alkum is taking a breather. Blyad says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Von Alkum stands up out of the half guard.
Von Alkum scores with a nice right hand.
Von Alkum chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Blyad can pounce on him.
Von Alkum tries a low kick but Blyad avoids it.
Blyad tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Blyad connects with a solid leg kick.
Blyad looks to land a right hand but Von Alkum moved out of range.
Blyad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blyad walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blyad just misses with a punch to the body.
Von Alkum throws a quick counter kick to the body but Blyad avoids it.
Blyad swats away the attempt to clinch by Von Alkum.
Klaus Von Alkum is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Blyad circles away from the clinch attempt.
Blyad avoids the body shot from Von Alkum.
Von Alkum slips under a jab from Blyad.
A shot to the liver by Von Alkum. Beautiful body shot.
Blyad throws a big shot that misses.
Von Alkum with a hook.
Von Alkum throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Blyad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Von Alkum connects with an inside leg kick.
Blyad misses the jab.
Von Alkum was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Blyad avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Blyad connects with a solid leg kick.
Von Alkum fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Blyad looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Alkum lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Klaus Von Alkum.
Well Von Alkum has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Klaus Von Alkum!
After winning the bout, Klaus Von Alkum thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mangas Coloradas (ranked 537 p4p, 377 weight class) and Bruce White Jr (ranked 74 p4p, 56 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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Bruce White Jr!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
White Jr tries to keep at a distance but Coloradas has taken the fight into the clinch.
Coloradas connects with a knee to the head.
Coloradas has White Jr pushed against the cage.
Coloradas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White Jr clinches up with Coloradas and pushes him back against the cage.
Coloradas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
White Jr misses with a jab, cross combination.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coloradas.
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coloradas with a nice calf kick.
Coloradas circles away from the clinch attempt.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
White Jr gets in close and instigates a clinch.
White Jr cracks Coloradas with a nice body shot.
Coloradas lands a left hand.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
White Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
White Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
White Jr misses with some punches.
White Jr tries to work over Coloradas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Coloradas.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coloradas escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
White Jr closes the distance and pushes Coloradas back into the cage.
White Jr lands a nice uppercut.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Coloradas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from White Jr.
White Jr pushes Coloradas back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
White Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Coloradas misses with some punches.
Good body shot from White Jr.
Coloradas lands a left hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Coloradas blocking some punches.
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
White Jr tries to clinch up but Coloradas circles away and keeps his distance.
Coloradas thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on White Jr if he has to take too many more of those.
Coloradas checks a low kick from White Jr.
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coloradas keeps the fight on the outside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr closes the distance looking to clinch
and Coloradas counters with a nice body kick.
White Jr 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.
White Jr tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
White Jr walks into a stiff left hand from Coloradas.
Good exchange - White Jr coming out on top.
It looks like Mangas Coloradas has been cut.
Coloradas has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Infamous Duranto Gym in the buildup to the fight.
White Jr misses with a wild body shot.
White Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
White Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
White Jr throws a jab when Coloradas was well out of range.
Coloradas closes the distance and clinches.
White Jr misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coloradas tried to land a shot to the body but connects with White Jr's elbow.
Coloradas blocking some punches.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Coloradas swings wildly with an uppercut but White Jr uses good head movement to avoid it.
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Coloradas throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Coloradas connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed White Jr momentarily.
White Jr steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
White Jr throws a counter combo.
A low kick from White Jr is predictable there
and Coloradas counters with an inside leg kick.
White Jr misses with a hook.
Coloradas takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Coloradas blocks a leg kick.
Coloradas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from White Jr.
Coloradas keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Coloradas throws a right and a left that both miss.
Coloradas stuns White Jr with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Coloradas's corner calls for a 1-2. Coloradas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
White Jr clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
White Jr tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Coloradas avoids it.
White Jr tries to stall but Coloradas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coloradas breaks the clinch.
White Jr is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Coloradas rather than just go for the knockout.
A looping hook to the body misses from White Jr. Coloradas does a little dance to reset his feet.
Coloradas closes the distance and pushes White Jr back into the cage.
Coloradas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Coloradas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
White Jr tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
A short body shot lands from Coloradas as the two fighters clinch.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Coloradas controls the action.
White Jr takes a knee to the side of the body.
Coloradas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Coloradas moves into the clinch.
White Jr goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Coloradas misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coloradas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
White Jr misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mangas Coloradas's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
White Jr thows a left - swing and a miss!
White Jr throws a sloppy body shot
and Coloradas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Coloradas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
White Jr moves in looking to clinch but Coloradas pushes him off.
Coloradas bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of White Jr's head.
Coloradas connects with a leg kick.
Coloradas lands with an uppercut that bounces White Jr off the cage and back into range.
White Jr closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
White Jr instigates a clinch.
Coloradas pushes White Jr back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Coloradas blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Coloradas avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
Coloradas misses with some punches.
Coloradas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Coloradas moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
Coloradas scores with a shoulder strike.
Coloradas is working White Jr over against the cage.
Coloradas tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Coloradas back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Coloradas moves into range and clinches up with White Jr.
White Jr lands a hook to the side of the head.
White Jr creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Coloradas's defenses.
Coloradas is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Coloradas tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Coloradas back against the cage.
White Jr lands with a right to the head.
White Jr tries a knee to the head but Coloradas blocks it.
Coloradas lands a knee to the head.
Coloradas landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Coloradas with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
White Jr tries to stall but Coloradas uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Coloradas throws a head punch that misses.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coloradas is defending well for now.
Coloradas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Coloradas wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
White Jr tries to land a knee to the head but Coloradas blocks with his arms.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas lands a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Coloradas avoids the damage to the body.
Coloradas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas pushes White Jr back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Coloradas putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has White Jr in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Coloradas lands a hook that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Coloradas misses with some punches.
Coloradas blocks an uppercut.
Coloradas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Coloradas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White Jr is looking to clinch.
White Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Coloradas.
White Jr misses with a shot to the body
and Coloradas counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Coloradas has managed to clinch.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but White Jr blocks with his arms.
Coloradas misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from White Jr.
Coloradas wants to stall.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, White Jr creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coloradas pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
White Jr connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Coloradas's hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas throws a big shot that misses.
White Jr connects with a body shot.
Coloradas connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
White Jr fails in his attempt to clinch.
Coloradas scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
White Jr wants to clinch up but Coloradas keeps it at a distance.
White Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
White Jr moves into the clinch successfully.
Coloradas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White Jr tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
Coloradas misses with a body punch.
White Jr lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Coloradas backwards.
White Jr is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coloradas is defending well for now.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
White Jr blocks a body shot from Coloradas.
Coloradas has White Jr pushed against the cage.
Coloradas tries to throw a body punch but White Jr avoids it by throwing Coloradas back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas breaks from the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White Jr is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Coloradas moves into the clinch successfully.
Still in the clinch, Coloradas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Coloradas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Coloradas breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
White Jr tries to close the distance and clinch but Coloradas swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Coloradas connects with a right hand. White Jr shakes it off.
Coloradas closes the distance and lands a one-two.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Coloradas closes the distance and pushes White Jr back into the cage.
Coloradas lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
White Jr lands a body punch in the clinch.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Coloradas on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Mangas Coloradas's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Coloradas clinches up against the cage.
Coloradas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White Jr working aggressively here.
White Jr misses with a knee strike.
Coloradas takes a knee to the side of the body.
White Jr misses with a punch on the inside.
Coloradas misses with a punch to the body.
A left hand lands to the body for White Jr.
Coloradas is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that White Jr can do to turn this around?
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Coloradas lands a right hand that snaps the head of White Jr backwards.
Coloradas takes a shot to the head.
Coloradas misses with a hook from the clinch.
Coloradas tries to break free but White Jr pushes him back against the cage.
Coloradas tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A short body shot lands from White Jr as the two fighters clinch.
White Jr works on Coloradas's body with a couple of short punches.
White Jr pushes Coloradas back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
White Jr lands a good knee to the midsection. Coloradas won't want to take too many of those.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A short right from White Jr on the inside.
Mangas Coloradas is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's one minute gone in the round.
White Jr tries to work over Coloradas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
White Jr throws a head punch that misses.
White Jr using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Coloradas has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Coloradas avoids the elbow strike from White Jr, against the cage.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coloradas's elbow.
White Jr tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for White Jr.
White Jr missing with knees to the body.
White Jr blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
White Jr tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
White Jr doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White Jr misses with a hook to the ribs.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Coloradas scores with a nice short uppercut.
Coloradas managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Bruce White Jr has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
White Jr with an attempt at a knee that misses.
A hook to the body from White Jr.
White Jr tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Coloradas's elbow.
White Jr tries to work over Coloradas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Coloradas managing to block the knees to the body from White Jr.
Nice body punch from White Jr - that landed with a thud.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White Jr misses with a short punch on the inside.
White Jr tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
A hook to the body from Coloradas.
Coloradas on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
White Jr works on Coloradas's body with a couple of short punches.
White Jr tries a body shot but Coloradas blocks it.
White Jr can't find room to land a body shot as Coloradas controls the action.
Coloradas blocks a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr misses with a punch to the body.
Coloradas blocks a body shot from White Jr.
A head punch on the inside from White Jr fails to land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White Jr tries to throw a body punch but Coloradas avoids it by throwing White Jr back against the cage.
White Jr throws a knee to the head but misses.
White Jr misses with a hook from the clinch.
White Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Coloradas uses good head movement to avoid it.
White Jr struggles to land a body shot inside as Coloradas controls his hands.
White Jr trying to land knees to the body.
White Jr misses with the head strike.
Coloradas prevents a body shot from White Jr.
White Jr misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Coloradas.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
White Jr trying to control the position but instead, Coloradas has worked for underhooks and has pushed White Jr into the cage.
White Jr tries to land knees in the clinch but Coloradas avoids the damage to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bruce White Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Coloradas has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mangas Coloradas!
A very excited looking Mangas Coloradas made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
In defeat, Bruce White Jr stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'm sorry. I should have done better.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Stark (ranked 402 p4p, 995 weight class) and Boris Krylov (ranked 63 p4p, 151 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 23 - 0, fighting out of London, Tony Stark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Boris Krylov!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov lands with an uppercut that bounces Stark off the cage and back into range.
It looks like Tony Stark has been cut.
Krylov looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Stark fails with a takedown attempt.
Stark closes this distance looking for a takedown but Krylov circles away.
Krylov throws out a leg kick but Stark moves out of range and Krylov only half commits.
Stark has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Krylov finds it's way round the side to connect with Stark's head.
Krylov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Stark shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Krylov napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Krylov is trying to buck Stark off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Stark tries for a kimura but Krylov is defending well.
Stark working the head and body with strikes.
Krylov is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Krylov really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Stark. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stark postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Stark in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Krylov is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Tony Stark!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Dustfinger (ranked 364 p4p, 141 weight class) and Tom Obama (ranked 45 p4p, 18 weight class). Dustfinger comes to the cage accompanied by The Bull Rider- Johnny Cash. Henry Dustfinger has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Henry Dustfinger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 12 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Tom Obama!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dustfinger throws an off balance right hand
and Obama counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A lazy left from Dustfinger finds it's target.
Dustfinger tests Obama's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dustfinger cracks Obama with an open hand slap.
Dustfinger misses with a left hand
and Obama counters with a stiff right hand.
A slow jab from Dustfinger misses its intended target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Obama! But no joy.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the side of Obama's head but Obama sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Obama is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obama throws a half hearted mid kick.
Dustfinger throws a big counter combination but Obama scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Dustfinger throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Obama was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dustfinger throws a combination that misses
and Obama counters with an outside leg kick.
Dustfinger throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Obama on the side of the head.
Dustfinger is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Dustfinger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obama uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dustfinger.
Dustfinger throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Obama counters with an outside leg kick.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dustfinger misses with an uppercut
and Obama counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Henry Dustfinger has been cut.
Dustfinger rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Obama counters with a huge left! Dustfinger is in big trouble! He's backing up but Obama isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Dustfinger from any more damage. A dominating finish by Obama!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Obama!
Our winner, Tom Obama, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
In defeat, Henry Dustfinger stepped up to the mic, saying 'Awww Hell!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Choke (ranked 101 p4p, 61 weight class) and Joe Dinapoli (ranked 18 p4p, 12 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 31 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, David Choke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 35 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Dinapoli!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Choke shoots in for a takedown but Dinapoli shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
A big left from Dinapoli misses.
We've been hearing reports that Choke has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Dinapoli fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Choke looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Choke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Choke appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jab, jab by Dinapoli - just one landing.
Dinapoli swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Dinapoli misses the target.
Choke doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dinapoli keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Choke slips under a jab from Dinapoli.
Joe Dinapoli is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice takedown defense from Dinapoli. No joy for Choke on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dinapoli lands a big right hand that sends Choke crashing to the mat! Dinapoli stays standing though and waves Choke back to his feet!
Choke is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dinapoli throws an overhand right that lands on Choke's shoulder, as Choke tries to avoid the shot.
Choke changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Dinapoli is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Choke shoots in and drives through. Dinapoli sprawls well.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Choke has his takedown stuffed
letting Dinapoli counter with a right hand.
Dinapoli throws a poor cross that misses
and Choke decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Dinapoli's guard.
Choke stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Dinapoli swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli wants to sweep here but Choke controlling him for the moment.
Choke throws a big right hand that misses.
Choke trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Dinapoli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Choke.
Choke throws a big elbow that misses.
Choke drops back looking for a leg! Dinapoli is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Dinapoli manages to kick Choke off! Choke jumps back into Dinapoli's guard.
Dinapoli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Choke is one step ahead there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Choke is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Dinapoli is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Dinapoli has escaped and now he's on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dinapoli passes Choke's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Choke is in trouble now - Dinapoli has advanced to mount!
Choke is in all sorts of trouble here.
Choke is working hard here to advance position.
Choke regains half guard.
Dinapoli content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Dinapoli dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Choke slips a jab from Dinapoli.
Dinapoli thows a left - swing and a miss!
An attempted straight right counter from Choke misses the target.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dinapoli turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Choke takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Choke looks for a takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well.
Joe Dinapoli seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Choke shoots for a double leg takedown but Dinapoli sprawls well. He's pushed Choke's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Choke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dinapoli.
Choke fails with a takedown attempt.
Dinapoli is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Choke with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for David Choke. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Choke fails with the takedown
and Dinapoli counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dinapoli waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Choke.
That kick from Dinapoli tenderised Choke's leg. Choke is trying to keep his angry face on.
Choke scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Choke maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Dinapoli could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Choke has cracked it and Dinapoli is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). David Choke!
Joe Dinapoli spoke after the fight, saying 'IQ 90, Heavy Hands, Fast Learner'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Danny Danger (ranked 8 p4p, 200 weight class) and Devonte Pinks (ranked 1 p4p, 30 weight class). Danger's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Wham! - Wake Me Up Before You Go-Go. Pinks has chosen HUMBLE. as his entrance music. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of New York, Danny Danger!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Devonte Pinks!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Danger throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danger throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Danny Danger seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pinks misses with a hook
and Danger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Danger slips a jab from Pinks.
Danger misses with a lunging right hand
and Pinks counters with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Danger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pinks connects with the punch.
Pinks tries to bum rush Danger with a series of wild strikes but Danger uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Danger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A leg kick checked by Pinks.
A countering left hand to the body from Pinks misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Pinks misses the target.
Danger doesn't manage to clinch there - Pinks circles away.
Pinks thinks about the counter body kick.
Danger fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pinks looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Danger delivers a nice body kick.
Danger displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pinks throws out the jab.
Danger scores with a kick to the body.
Pinks looks winded!
Danger's corner calls for a 1-2. Danger obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinks scores with a spinning back kick!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinks avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A little jabbing left from Pinks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Danger tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Danger tries to close the distance and clinch but Pinks swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Danger connects with a jab.
Pinks defending well as Danger loads up on a big left hand.
Danger tries to clinch up.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Danger lands a really nice looking cross but Pinks seems unphased.
Pinks misses with a two punch combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pinks on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Pinks is rocked!
Danger lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Pinks - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Danger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Danny Danger!
Danny Danger retains his light heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Danny Danger 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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