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CCC 24 : Gretel vs Laguera PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between The Royal Savage (ranked 5424 p4p, 4960 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 442 p4p, 413 weight class). Hoodwell has chosen Paralyzer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Solid boxing
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Decent boxing
Good gas tank |
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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 23 - 18 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 19 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Savage rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hoodwell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Savage lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hoodwell circles away quickly and effectively.
And Hoodwell tries to counter it with a takedown but Savage pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Hoodwell to counter with a crisp jab.
Hoodwell takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Hoodwell on the wrong end of a nice hook.
The Royal Savage seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Savage throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hoodwell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Savage lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Hoodwell sprawling to the canvas. Savage follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Hoodwell hang on?
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Savage trying to mount his opponent but Hoodwell defends it.
Hoodwell looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hoodwell blocking the ground and pound attempt from Savage.
Savage drops an elbow to the side of Hoodwell's head.
Savage not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Hoodwell wants to get back to his feet.
Hoodwell makes some distance and scrambles quickly back to his feet. Nice work!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoodwell slips a jab and a cross from Savage.
Savage drops his shoulder and cracks Hoodwell with a huge uppercut! Hoodwell goes down! Can Savage finish him?
 Hoodwell is rocked!
Savage gets to his feet and stands over Hoodwell, holding his ankles. He dives in with a big left hand that connects! Hoodwell felt that one! Savage unloads more punches and elbows and this one is over! The ref has dived in to save Hoodwell from any more punishment!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). The Royal Savage!
After winning the bout, The Royal Savage thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean Dickinson (ranked 2350 p4p, 3103 weight class) and Balink Tarlah (ranked 290 p4p, 354 weight class). Dickinson comes to the cage accompanied by Resurrection - Chris Travis. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sean Dickinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dickinson scores with the left hand. Tarlah knows he should have avoided that one.
Dickinson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
 It looks like Balink Tarlah has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dickinson. Tarlah does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson throws a leg kick that is checked
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Dickinson won't be happy with that.
Tarlah working away.
Dickinson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tarlah wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Dickinson wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Tarlah misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Dickinson wants to control but Tarlah postures up.
Dickinson is pushing Tarlah's head away, looking to escape. Tarlah manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson is trying to get back to half guard.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Dickinson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep.
Dickinson gets back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dickinson controlling the position well.
Dickinson wants to get back to his feet.
Tarlah wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dickinson keeps working.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dickinson wants to land a leg kick but Tarlah is out of range.
Tarlah is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dickinson with a body shot.
Dickinson throws a sloppy head kick
and Tarlah makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Dickinson stalks Tarlah and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Tarlah's face. Tarlah staggers backwards, shaken.
Dickinson looks to throw the jab but Tarlah is out of range.
Tarlah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Dickinson shoots in for a takedown but Tarlah shows good takedown defense.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah checks the leg kick nicely there.
Tarlah bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tarlah takes a kick to the side of the head.
Tarlah avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Tarlah! But no joy.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Despite the aggression on Tarlah's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Sean Dickinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dickinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Tarlah now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tarlah lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Sean Dickinson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah slaps away a takedown attempt from Dickinson, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Dickinson throws a looping overhand right but Tarlah ducks down to avoid it.
Dickinson lands a right hook to the body.
Dickinson feints and then cracks Tarlah's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Tarlah down.
Dickinson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tarlah.
Tarlah is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A nice side step and Tarlah releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dickinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
That's time! Dickinson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Good work by Tarlah as he checks the leg kick.
As Dickinson backs off Tarlah throws a huge counter combo but Dickinson manages to avoid it all.
Dickinson misses with a right hand
and Tarlah cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dickinson misses with a head kick.
Tarlah moves out of range as Dickinson strikes.
Dickinson tries to work over Tarlah's front leg with a kick but Tarlah checks it.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sean Dickinson is winning the standup battle so far.
Dickinson motions for Tarlah to come forward. Dickinson throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Tarlah swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tarlah on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tarlah moves away from the strike by Dickinson.
Dickinson works the jab nicely.
Dickinson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tarlah can do to turn this around?
Tarlah defending well as Dickinson loads up on a big left hand.
Tarlah changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dickinson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tarlah takes one on the button.
Nice uppercut lands for Dickinson. That snapped Tarlah's head back.
A head kick misses from Dickinson.
Dickinson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dickinson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Dickinson lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Tarlah circles away quickly and effectively.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Tarlah dodges the punch combination from Dickinson.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah avoids the head kick by Dickinson.
Dickinson misses with a double jab
and Tarlah counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Dickinson throws a combination that misses
and Tarlah counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tarlah is standing up over Dickinson. Dickinson looks to escape but Tarlah dives into side control.
Dickinson pushes Tarlah away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Tarlah gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
You can see the frustration on Dickinson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tarlah wants to control but Dickinson is keeping him busy.
Dickinson sneaks out the side door and pushes Tarlah away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tarlah moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.
Dickinson throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Tarlah counter with a right hand.
Tarlah keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tarlah unleashes a big counter combination but Dickinson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Dickinson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Tarlah.
Tarlah slips a straight right by Dickinson.
Tarlah tries to counter by closing the distance.
Tarlah takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Tarlah closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Dickinson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Tarlah checks it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Sean Dickinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dickinson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Tarlah defends well and Dickinson ends up having to push Tarlah into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And Tarlah tries to counter it with a takedown but Dickinson pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Dickinson scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson breaks the clinch.
A slow jab from Dickinson misses its intended target.
A little jabbing left from Tarlah on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Dickinson throws a leg kick which misses Tarlah's front leg but catches the back leg as Tarlah tries to avoid it.
Dickinson throws a lazy body kick
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Dickinson wants to sweep here but Tarlah controlling him for the moment.
Tarlah controls from within his opponent's guard.
Tarlah is continuing to stall.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Dickinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balink Tarlah's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Dickinson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tarlah was well out of range. Poor timing from Dickinson.
Dickinson lands a nice shot that snaps Tarlah's head back.
Dickinson looks to land a combination but Tarlah avoids it well.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dickinson lands a jab to the nose.
Tarlah takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Dickinson throws a series of punches but Tarlah avoids them all with ease.
Dickinson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Tarlah. Tarlah circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dickinson looks to land a right hand but Tarlah moved out of range.
A big right from Dickinson misses.
Dickinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarlah counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tarlah seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Tarlah preventing the sweep.
Dickinson wants to get back to his feet but Tarlah passes into half guard.
Dickinson is not content to let Tarlah control the position.
Dickinson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Tarlah is working away from the top position though.
Dickinson is looking for a sweep. Tarlah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Dickinson has hold of Tarlah's hands but Tarlah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tarlah looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Dickinson tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tarlah trying to control from half guard but Dickinson is working away.
Tarlah looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Tarlah seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dickinson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Tarlah missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Dickinson throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Dickinson tries to kick Tarlah off but Tarlah keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Dickinson throws a hook to the side of Tarlah's head but Tarlah sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Sean Dickinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson lands a jab-cross combination.
Dickinson throws a nice looking combination but Tarlah bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dickinson misses with a series of wild punches.
Tarlah let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Dickinson throws out a loose jab but Tarlah uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tarlah slips a jab and a cross from Dickinson.
Tarlah throws out a counter right but Dickinson avoids it with no problem.
Dickinson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A countering left hand to the body from Tarlah misses.
Dickinson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dickinson wants to slow Tarlah down by chopping away at his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dickinson swings for the body but Tarlah moves out of range.
It seemed like Tarlah was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Dickinson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Tarlah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dickinson shoots in and drives through. Tarlah sprawls well.
Dickinson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tarlah counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dickinson thinking.
Dickinson misses with a hook
and Tarlah counters with a lovely shot to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dickinson throws a leg kick that misses.
Tarlah appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tarlah blocks a head kick by Dickinson.
Balink Tarlah has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dickinson works the jab nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sean Dickinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dickinson, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Dickinson!
Sean Dickinson looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I beat this bum . Now give me another bum'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Godfrey Lacroix (ranked 3211 p4p, 2943 weight class) and Clifford Price (ranked 311 p4p, 283 weight class). Price is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: The In Sound from Way Out by Beastie Boys. Clifford Price is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Godfrey Lacroix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Clifford Price!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Price defending well as Lacroix loads up on a big left hand.
Price looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Price looks to land a combination but Lacroix avoids it well.
Lacroix misses with a looping right.
Price stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Price has managed to clinch.
Lacroix manages to break the clinch.
Lacroix misses with a body kick.
Lacroix throws a big shot that misses.
Price closes the distance and clinches.
Lacroix manages to break the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Lacroix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacroix throws a hook but Price blocks it.
Lacroix looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Price moves into the clinch.
Lacroix's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lacroix goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Lacroix misses the jab.
As Lacroix backs off Price throws a huge counter combo but Lacroix manages to avoid it all.
Price has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lacroix is landing a low percentage of strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lacroix tries a head kick but it misses.
Price misses with a hook. Lacroix ducked under it nicely.
Lacroix lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Price tries to bum rush Lacroix with a series of wild strikes but Lacroix uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A telegraphed right hand from Price misses the target.
Price lands a jab to Lacroix's midsection.
Lacroix scores with a kick to the midsection.
Price moves into the clinch.
Lacroix breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Lacroix takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacroix misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Price to counter with a crisp jab.
A big right from Price misses.
Price bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Lacroix.
Price cracks Lacroix with an open hand slap.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Price scores with a three punch combo!
A slow jab from Lacroix misses its intended target.
Price swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Lacroix displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Price throws out the jab.
Lacroix gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Price looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Price goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Lacroix takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Price checks the leg kick.
Lacroix throws a wild body kick that Price sees coming a mile off.
Lacroix uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Price.
Price lands a jab to the nose.
Price throws a right hand that Lacroix ducks under and follows up with a left that Lacroix also avoids with ease.
Price ducks under a wild hook from Lacroix.
It seemed like Price was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Price scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Lacroix misses with a kick to the body.
Lacroix tests Price's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Price misses with a body shot.
Lacroix is looking to slow Price down with leg kicks.
Price tries to clinch but Lacroix moves out of range.
Nice body punch from Price.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Price throws a jab when Lacroix was well out of range.
Lacroix connects with a nice looking jab.
Price takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lacroix keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Price gets a clinch.
Lacroix pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lacroix tried to score with a low kick but Price checks it.
Lacroix throws a big shot that misses.
Price fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacroix manages to avoid it.
A combination from Price does no damage.
Lacroix missing with a left hand there. Price was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Price misses with a double jab.
Lacroix misses with an uppercut. Price saw that one coming.
Lacroix misses with a head kick.
Price doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Lacroix's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix slips a jab from Price.
Price uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lacroix.
Price drives through and clinches with Lacroix against the cage.
Lacroix wants to break the clinch but can't.
Price has a couple of punches blocked by Lacroix.
Price working aggressively here.
Lacroix can't break the clinch.
Price breaks the clinch.
Price blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Price! But no joy.
Price misses with a wild body shot.
Price lands a nice looking body shot.
Price misses with a jab, cross combination.
Price just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLacroix.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A head kick misses from Lacroix.
A lazy left from Lacroix finds it's target.
Price scores with a body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Price looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clifford Price dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lacroix misses with the body kick
and Lacroix takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Price fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lacroix throws a quick counter kick to the body but Price avoids it.
Lacroix steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Price.
Clifford Price seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Lacroix throws out a leg kick but Price moves out of range and Lacroix only half commits.
Price ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacroix moves away.
Price blocks a head kick by Lacroix.
Lacroix misses with a straight right.
Lacroix throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Price.
Price swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Lacroix throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Price scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Lacroix.
Lacroix throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Price misses with a two punch combination.
An attempted straight right counter from Lacroix misses the target.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Price stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Price slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Lacroix.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacroix.
A looping hook to the body misses from Price. Lacroix does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacroix looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Lacroix misses with a body kick.
Price connects with a body shot that sends Lacroix's belly button to the back.
Price connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lacroix momentarily.
Lacroix throws a head kick but Price moves out of range.
Price moves into the clinch.
Price lands with a right to the head.
Price tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Price misses with some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Price.
Lacroix is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Price escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
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!
Price wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Price darts in trying to clinch
and Lacroix counters with an inside leg kick.
Price takes one on the button.
Lacroix pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Price throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Price scores with a body shot.
Lacroix tries a head kick but it misses.
Price tries to clinch up.
A shot to the liver by Price. Beautiful body shot.
Lacroix avoids the body shot from Price.
Price moves out of range of the body kick from Lacroix.
Lacroix walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Price throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Lacroix.
Price throws a sloppy body shot
letting Lacroix counter with a right hand.
Lacroix misses with a left hand
and Price counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Price checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Price wants to counter with a clinch but Lacroix pushes him away.
Nice body kick there by Lacroix.
Good standup being displayed there by Lacroix as he connects with a hook.
Lacroix slips under a jab.
Price ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Price swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lacroix counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lacroix looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Price lands the left hand.
Price avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Lacroix looks to land a body kick but Price moved away.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lacroix throws a sloppy head kick and Price moves out of range easily.
Lacroix lands an overhand right.
Price blocks a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Price! But no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacroix lands a big head kick that sends Price tumbling to the mat! Lacroix takes a step backwards and waves Price back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Price is rocked!
Lacroix throws a head kick that misses.
Price is still on wobbly legs! Can Lacroix finish him?
Price pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The fighters circling - Lacroix throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Lacroix.
Price misses with a series of wild punches.
Lacroix cracks Price with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Price tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Lacroix pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Price is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Godfrey Lacroix!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Simon Cross (ranked 3772 p4p, 3561 weight class) and Miguel Torres (ranked 444 p4p, 420 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Irregular God. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Cross!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Miguel Torres!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Daniel Bishop and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross takes a jab right on the kisser.
 It looks like Simon Cross has been cut.
Torres catches Cross with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Torres drops Cross with a big left hand and mounts him. Cross is in big trouble!
 Cross is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cross is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Oh Cross is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Torres jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Cross manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Cross tries to bench press Torres off him but Torres keeps the position.
Torres is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Cross has escaped the position, nice work there.
Cross seems to have got his legs back now.
Cross tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position.
Torres tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Torres trying to control the action but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cross looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Torres is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cross is just riding it out for now. Torres eventually gives up the hold.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Torres lands a nice short elbow.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Cross looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cross gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torres trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Cross has momentary wrist control but Torres slips an elbow through the middle.
Cross is looking for a triangle but Torres pushes his legs off easily.
Torres is pushing down on Cross's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cross is fighting to maintain full guard but Torres has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Torres is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cross defends it well.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Cross is not content to let Torres control the position.
Cross looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Torres is nestled in close to Cross, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torres is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cross actively working from the bottom here.
Torres maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Cross could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Torres has cracked it and Cross is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Torres!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Miguel Torres!
Our winner, Miguel Torres, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Marsh (ranked 1080 p4p, 3797 weight class) and Adam Porsche (ranked 95 p4p, 268 weight class). Marsh's entrance music is Morning Musume - Love Revolution 21. A fine choice. Porsche has chosen Hate it or Love it as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Daniel Marsh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adam Porsche!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Porsche throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Marsh's waist but Marsh gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Porsche off to one side.
Marsh is looking to counter punch.
Porsche slips a jab from Marsh.
Porsche with the counter takedown but Marsh avoids it easily.
Marsh misses the body punch
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
Marsh is working hard here to advance position.
Porsche in side control, just content to control the action for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh sneaks back into half guard.
Marsh trying to hold on to Porsche's head to control him but Porsche postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh tries to get to full guard but Porsche has control of the leg.
Porsche seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Marsh is trying to get back to full guard.
Porsche is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Marsh!
Marsh is looking to improve his position but Porsche isn't that keen on the idea.
Porsche controlling the position easily from mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that Porsche has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Porsche works his way to his opponent's back.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
Porsche controls the position.
Porsche's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
It looks like Porsche might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Porsche controlling well, preventing Marsh from escaping the position.
Porsche just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Marsh tries to roll but Porsche sticks to his back.
Good control from Porsche.
More stalling from Porsche.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Porsche.
Marsh is really stuck here.
Good control from Porsche.
Marsh trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Porsche really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marsh.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
A bit of a pause in the action here. Porsche controlling the positon.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Porsche slips under a jab.
Marsh works Porsche's body with a nice hook.
Porsche takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Marsh throws a hook but Porsche blocks it.
We've been told by Marsh's head coaches at Kitano Fight Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Marsh throws a right hand that misses
and Porsche counters with a shoot takedown. Marsh fights it but they end up in guard.
Porsche pushes down on Marsh's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Porsche has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Porsche content to control rather than advance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marsh is looking for a sweep. Porsche is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Porsche perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Porsche prevents Marsh from improving his position.
Marsh is in trouble now - Porsche has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porsche seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Marsh is holding on tight.
Porsche forces the positional change into back control.
Porsche really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Marsh.
Marsh is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Porsche slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Marsh preventing the rear naked choke attempt from Porsche.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porsche is riding his opponent, not letting Marsh buck him off.
Marsh wants to escape the position.
Marsh is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Porsche.
Porsche is hanging on to Marsh's back as he tries to escape.
Porsche controls the action.
Porsche with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
Marsh is really stuck here.
Porsche controlling the position well here. Marsh rolled but Porsche kept the hooks locked in and stayed in the dominant position.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Porsche controls the action.
Yet more stalling tactics from Porsche.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
Porsche patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
You know, I was talking to some of our celebrities at ringside tonight and they were split right down the middle on who was going to win this fight.
I really don't envy Marsh right now.
Porsche controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porsche is continuing to stall.
Marsh is in bad spot here.
Porsche slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Marsh can't escape the position.
Well, with Porsche on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Marsh is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Porsche is controlling his opponent, waiting for an opportunity to finish.
Marsh tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Porsche showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Porsche drops his hands momentarily and Marsh takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Marsh lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porsche at a distance.
A low kick from Marsh misses
and Porsche counters with a takedown into side control.
Porsche remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Marsh is trying to improve his position.
Porsche controlling the position from side mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Porsche tries for a kimura but Marsh is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marsh tries to improve position but can't.
Porsche controlling the position from side mount.
Marsh prevents Porsche from moving into mount.
Porsche takes a little break here. Marsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marsh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Marsh really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Marsh wants to hold on but Porsche pushes him away.
Porsche takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Marsh is desperately trying to improve his position but Porsche has a good base and remains in mount.
Porsche looking to control and managing it successfully.
Marsh slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porsche works his way into side control.
Marsh is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Porsche controlling the position.
Marsh is trying to control Porsche's posture but Porsche avoids it.
Porsche takes a little break here. Marsh wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Marsh is looking for a sweep.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porsche is staying tight to Marsh's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Marsh gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Daniel Marsh has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Porsche controlling the pace for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Porsche comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Porsche winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Adam Porsche!
A very excited looking Adam Porsche 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.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Don Flamenco (ranked 1041 p4p, 2482 weight class) and Lindsey Wofford (ranked 90 p4p, 194 weight class). Flamenco kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Punch Out Theme. Don Flamenco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Don Flamenco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lindsey Wofford!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Chris Edwards and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wofford has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Wofford there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Lindsey Wofford has been cut.
Wofford slips a straight right by Flamenco.
Wofford misses with a hook. Flamenco ducked under it nicely.
Wofford digs a good body shot into Flamenco's ribs.
Flamenco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wofford has taken the fight to the clinch.
Wofford missing with knees to the body.
Wofford has a couple of punches blocked by Flamenco.
Wofford throws a knee to the head but misses.
Flamenco tries a body shot but Wofford blocks it.
Flamenco breaks from the clinch.
Wofford throws a poor cross that misses
and Wofford takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wofford rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Flamenco counters with a straight that turns Wofford's legs to rubber! Flamenco pushes forward with more strikes and Wofford goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Flamenco!
Don Flamenco 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.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Surkho Dratchev (ranked 2434 p4p, 1712 weight class) and Tom Durant (ranked 297 p4p, 210 weight class). Dratchev's entrance music is Schweine by Glukoza Nostra. A fine choice. Tom Durant is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Surkho Dratchev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Tom Durant!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dratchev takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dratchev tries to close the distance and clinch up but Durant swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Durant throws out a counter right but Dratchev avoids it with no problem.
Durant scores with a jab to the head.
Durant lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Dratchev circles away quickly and effectively.
Durant misses with a low kick.
Durant lands a jab to Dratchev's midsection.
Dratchev just misses with a punch to the body.
Durant scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durant listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tom Durant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durant throws a series of punches but Dratchev avoids them all with ease.
Durant digs a good hook to Dratchev's body.
Dratchev thuds a left hand into Durant's body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
It looks like Tom Durant has been cut.
Dratchev connects with an inside leg kick.
Durant pivots, looking for a leg kick but Dratchev is out of range and Durant settles back down.
Durant misses with a body shot.
Durant fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dratchev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Durant.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Durant!
It looks like Surkho Dratchev has been cut.
Dratchev uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dratchev went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant throws a right hand that Dratchev ducks under and follows up with a left that Dratchev also avoids with ease.
Durant misses with a wild body shot.
Durant missing with a left hand there. Dratchev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
As Durant looks to move away, Dratchev throws a big counter combo but Durant just gets out of the way.
Durant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Durant steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a low kick but Durant avoids it.
Dratchev lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Durant sprawling to the canvas. Dratchev follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Durant hang on?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dratchev wants to pass to mount but Durant is defending the position.
Durant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dratchev is looking for submissions but instead, Durant has regained full guard.
Durant keeping moving, preventing Dratchev from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Durant utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Durant working a defensive guard here.
Dratchev slips nicely into half guard.
Durant is trying to maintain the position but Dratchev is very close to passing his half guard.
Dratchev works his foot free and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Dratchev looking to ground and pound but Durant is blocking nicely.
Dratchev controlling from the full mount.
Dratchev is stalling here but it's allowed Durant to get half guard.
Dratchev is looking to take a break and control but Durant is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Durant told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Durant manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Dratchev keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dratchev goes for a takedown attempt but Durant pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Durant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dratchev ducks under a wild hook from Durant.
Durant blocks a low kick nicely.
Dratchev tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Despite the aggression on Durant's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dratchev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant punishes Dratchev's body with a nice straight punch.
Durant keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dratchev.
Dratchev on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A chopping leg kick lands by Durant.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Durant scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dratchev throws a chopping leg kick but Durant manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Durant feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Dratchevs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Durant misses with a lunging right hand
and Dratchev counters with a straight right hand.
Dratchev throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Durant counter with a right hand.
Durant misses with a combination
and Dratchev counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Tom Durant's cut even more.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nice uppercut there from Durant.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Durant will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Durant tests Dratchev's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dratchev cracks Durant with a good jab.
Dratchev swinging wildly here.
Dratchev tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Durant thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durant lands with an uppercut that bounces Dratchev off the cage and back into range.
Durant lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
The fighters circling - Dratchev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A low kick from Durant misses
and Dratchev cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Tom Durant is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dratchev waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Durant.
Durant was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Durant takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Durant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The cut above Tom Durant's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Left hook, right uppercut from Dratchev.
Durant connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dratchev momentarily.
Durant keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Durant throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dratchev lands with a right hand.
Tom Durant's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durant scores with a jab. Dratchev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Durant clinches up against the cage.
Durant is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dratchev keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Durant's efforts to push away.
Dratchev pushes Durant back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Durant can't break the clinch.
Durant's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Durant has a couple of punches blocked by Dratchev.
Dratchev tries a body shot but Durant blocks it.
A head punch on the inside from Durant fails to land.
Durant wants to get back to striking at distance but Dratchev won't allow it.
Dratchev tries to score a body lock takedown but Durant shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Durant tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dratchev is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Durant can't fight it off and eventually Dratchev manages to take the fight to the floor. Durant looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Dratchev wants to control from the top but Durant keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durant seems keen to control Dratchev's posture.
Dratchev pushing down on Durant's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Dratchev trying to control from half guard but Durant is working away.
Dratchev is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Dratchev trying to advance position but Durant counters by regaining guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durant has his hands on Dratchev's head, controlling the position.
Durant can't keep his opponent in guard - Dratchev advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Durant keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dratchev trying to pass the guard but Durant defending well.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dratchev wants to pass the guard but Durant is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dratchev not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Dratchev is keen to just control but Durant is a slippery customer.
Dratchev looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Dratchev thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dratchev sitting and controlling from the half guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Durant is trying to control but can't.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Durant avoids the body shot from Dratchev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Surkho Dratchev dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Dratchev's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Durant misses with a hook. Dratchev ducked under it nicely.
Durant swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dratchev counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Durant falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:09 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Surkho Dratchev!
After winning the bout, Surkho Dratchev 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Tiernan (ranked 2200 p4p, 2023 weight class) and Justin Case (ranked 157 p4p, 147 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cathal Tiernan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Justin Case!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tiernan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Case throws a head kick that misses.
Tiernan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tiernan's corner calls for a 1-2. Tiernan obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nice straight punches there by Tiernan. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Tiernan.
Tiernan cracks Case with a good jab.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Case steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Tiernan.
We've been told by Tiernan's head coaches at Torcida MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tiernan swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Tiernan avoids a punch combination nicely.
Case connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tiernan momentarily.
Case misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tiernan misses the shot to the body.
Tiernan bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Case's head backwards.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
Case uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tiernan.
Case misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Case throws a jab but it's blocked by Tiernan.
Nice shot lands for Case.
Tiernan avoids the head kick by Case.
Cathal Tiernan is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tiernan takes a swing at Case's ribcage but misses.
Tiernan tries to score with a low kick but Case moves his leg out of the way.
Case uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Tiernan moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromCase.
Tiernan throws a big shot that misses.
Case looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Case moves out of range of the strikes.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
Case throws a half hearted mid kick.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan lands with a straight right. Case didn't see that one coming.
Tiernan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Tiernan throws a lazy right hand but Case sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Tiernan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Case takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Case misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a looping right.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Case! But no joy.
Case looks to land a combination but Tiernan avoids it well.
Tiernan is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Case takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Tiernan really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tiernan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiernan lands with a cross.
Case misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Tiernan throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Case sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tiernan paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
Case moves out of range as Tiernan strikes.
Tiernan misses with a hook
and Case counters with a right hand to the body.
Case takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Case tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Tiernan manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Tiernan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Case's hands.
Tiernan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Tiernan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Case on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Tiernan. Tiernan obviously looking to wear him down.
Case tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tiernan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tiernan avoids a kick to the body.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case blocks a jab.
Case clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tiernan pushes Case back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Case.
A nice right hand lands inside from Tiernan.
Tiernan lands a hook that snaps the head of Case backwards.
Tiernan misses with a short punch on the inside.
Case blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tiernan swings wildly with an uppercut but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tiernan lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Case blocking some punches.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Tiernan pressing his opponent against the cage.
Tiernan misses with the head strike.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tiernan lands with a right to the head.
Tiernan throws a head punch that misses.
Case goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cathal Tiernan dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Case darts in and clinches Tiernan up against the cage.
Tiernan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Case can do to turn this around?
Tiernan digs a right hand underneath Case's ribcage. Case let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Tiernan misses with a punch on the inside.
Tiernan misses with some punches.
Tiernan scores with a shot to the side of Case's head.
Case stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Tiernan working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiernan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Case doesn't manage to clinch there - Tiernan circles away.
Justin Case is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick by Tiernan misses
and Case counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Tiernan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tiernan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Case tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan lands a head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Case.
Case unleashes a big counter combination but Tiernan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jab, jab by Tiernan - just one landing.
Case moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Tiernan shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Case slips under a jab.
Case drives through and clinches with Tiernan against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Case.
Tiernan is trying to break the clinch but Case is controlling him.
Cathal Tiernan has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Case lands a nice uppercut.
Case has picked Tiernan up - he's going for a ride! Case dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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!
Tiernan avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Case.
Tiernan wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Case tries to pass to full mount but Tiernan defends it.
Case has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan pushes Case off looking to stand but Case dives back in and keeps control.
Case throwing shots but Tiernan is blocking nicely.
Tiernan has hold of Case's hands but Case slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Tiernan is trying to stand.
Tiernan misses with some strikes from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tiernan throws out a loose jab but Case uses good head movement to avoid it.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
and Tiernan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiernan looks to land a right hand but Case moved out of range.
Case fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
Tiernan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.
Case clinches.
Tiernan breaks the clinch.
Tiernan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Case manages to avoid it.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case unleashes a big counter combination but Tiernan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Tiernan. Beautiful body shot.
Jab, jab by Case - just one landing.
Case throws a sloppy head kick and Tiernan moves out of range easily.
Tiernan misses with a wild body shot.
Case uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Case blocks a head kick by Tiernan.
Case lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Case keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tiernan misses with a hook. Case ducked under it nicely.
Case wants to counter with a clinch but Tiernan pushes him away.
Case throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiernan throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Case slips a straight right by Tiernan.
Case tries to clinch but fails miserably
letting Tiernan counter with a right hand.
Case defending well as Tiernan loads up on a big left hand.
Case tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
A slow jab from Tiernan misses its intended target.
Case closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Tiernan throws an off balance right hand
enabling Case to counter with a crisp jab.
Case throws a body shot but no joy.
Tiernan looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Tiernan throws a leg kick which misses Case's front leg but catches the back leg as Case tries to avoid it.
Cathal Tiernan is winning the standup battle so far.
Tiernan scores with a punch to the head.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Case throws out a counter right but Tiernan avoids it with no problem.
Case slips a straight right by Tiernan.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Cathal Tiernan will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Case tries to close the distance and clinch but Tiernan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tiernan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Tiernan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tiernan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut
and Tiernan takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Tiernan looks to throw the jab but Case is out of range.
Case swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Case slips a straight right by Tiernan.
The fight stays on the outside here - Case looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tiernan throws the left hand but Case avoids the punch easily.
Tiernan scores with a hook.
Tiernan throws a hook but Case blocks it.
Cathal Tiernan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tiernan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiernan connects with a single shot there.
Jab by Tiernan.
Tiernan looks to score with a jab to the body but Case is just out of range.
Case has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Tiernan throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Case tries to counter with a clinch but Tiernan shakes him off and moves away.
Tiernan catches Case with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A swing and a miss from Tiernan.
Tiernan throws a shot from downtown. Case moves away and avoids it.
Case unleashes a big counter combination but Tiernan bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Case moves away from the strike by Tiernan.
Case has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tiernan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Case shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Tiernan eats them both and turns towards Case to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiernan connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Case chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tiernan can pounce on him.
Tiernan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Case was well out of range. Poor timing from Tiernan.
Case throws a combination that misses
and Tiernan counters with an inside leg kick.
Cathal Tiernan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Case wants to clinch.
Case steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tiernan.
Case slips under a jab.
A nice side step and Case releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Case throws out a loose jab but Tiernan uses good head movement to avoid it.
A little feinted left hand from Tiernan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tiernan connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Tiernan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Case just misses with a punch to the body.
Tiernan throws a looping overhand right but Case ducks down to avoid it.
A jab from Tiernan misses.
Case looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Tiernan throws a right hand that misses
and Case counters with a stiff right hand.
Tiernan just misses with a punch to the body.
Case now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Case throws a series of punches but Tiernan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Tiernan misses.
Case swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tiernan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Case wants to clinch up but Tiernan keeps it at a distance.
It looked like Tiernan wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Case keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tiernan.
Case throws a leg kick but Tiernan moved away.
Case ducks under a wild hook from Tiernan.
Case is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Justin Case has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Tiernan misses with a hook.
Tiernan misses with an uppercut.
Tiernan misses with a lunging right hand
letting Case counter with a right hand.
Tiernan throws a jab when Case was well out of range.
Tiernan takes a jab right on the kisser.
A shot to the liver by Tiernan. Beautiful body shot.
Case uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tiernan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tiernan jabs Case to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Tiernan connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Case momentarily.
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!
Case looks to score with a jab to the body but Tiernan is just out of range.
Tiernan tries a head kick but it misses.
Tiernan connects with a right hand. Case shakes it off.
Case tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tiernan was well out of range. Poor timing from Case.
Tiernan throws a hook to the side of Case's head but Case sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Case takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Case rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tiernan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Case misses with a straight left.
Case takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Case scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Tiernan doesn't seem bothered though.
Tiernan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Case under the eye.
Tiernan lands a nice hook to Case's body. Case takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tiernan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Cathal Tiernan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Tiernan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 30:27
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cathal Tiernan!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Glover (ranked 2423 p4p, 4419 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 124 p4p, 186 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Durnin's choice of entrance music: I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dick Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 33 - 31 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Ackerman and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin misses with a combination
and Glover counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Durnin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Glover. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Glover working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durnin's head.
Glover lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Glover might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover advances position into side control!
Durnin is pushing Glover's head away, looking to escape. Glover manages to hold on to the position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Glover working the ground and pound but Durnin is defending the strikes.
The strikes coming from Glover are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Glover tries to move to mount but Durnin blocks the move with his legs.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Durnin can do anything to dispel that myth.
A lull in the action here as Glover stalls from top position.
Glover has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Durnin tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Glover throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Durnin!
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Glover lands with a nice looking elbow that stuns Durnin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durnin is covering up but some of the strikes from Glover are getting through and doing damage.
Glover is working for the choke. I would put my money on him to finish from this position. He's rolled onto his back and has dragged Durnin with him. Durnin is trying to defend but Glover has an arm under the chin now! Durnin grimaces and is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Dick Glover!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Peter Gretel (ranked 854 p4p, 1646 weight class) and Alejandro Laguera (ranked 69 p4p, 120 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Peter Gretel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alejandro Laguera!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gretel throws a looping overhand right but Laguera ducks down to avoid it.
Laguera on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Laguera scores with a four punch combination!
Gretel throws a poor cross that misses
and Laguera connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Laguera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguera gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Good shot there by Laguera.
That kick from Laguera tenderised Gretel's leg. Gretel is trying to keep his angry face on.
Laguera darts in trying to clinch
and Gretel connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Laguera fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
A little feinted left hand from Gretel on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Laguera's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Laguera duly obliges.
Laguera misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Laguera misses with a right hand
and Gretel counters with a right hand to the body.
Gretel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gretel works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Laguera misses the jab.
Gretel works Laguera's body with a nice hook.
Gretel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Laguera misses with an uppercut.
Gretel seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Peter Gretel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gretel connects with a jab.
Laguera paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gretel drops his hands momentarily and Laguera takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Gretel throws a body punch but Laguera moves out of range.
Laguera looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gretel is fending him off so far but Laguera persists. Nope, Gretel circles away and we're back to standing.
Gretel wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Laguera drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gretel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Gretel drops Laguera with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Laguera looks back up at him and smiles so Gretel waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Laguera is rocked!
Laguera moves out of range as Gretel strikes.
Laguera is still on wobbly legs! Can Gretel finish him?
Gretel misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gretel's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Laguera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Gretel scrambles back to his feet.
Laguera seems to have recovered his senses.
Laguera cracks Gretel with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Gretel misses with an uppercut. Laguera saw that one coming.
Laguera tries to move into range but Gretel moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Gretel on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Gretel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Gretel throws a body kick that misses.
Gretel misses with an uppercut
and Laguera cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Laguera shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Peter Gretel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alejandro Laguera.
Laguera throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Gretel's waist but Gretel gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Laguera off to one side.
Laguera keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Nice sprawl there from Gretel as Laguera shoots in.
Gretel throws the left hand but Laguera avoids the punch easily.
Laguera throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Gretel counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Laguera is looking to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laguera takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Gretel throws a body kick that misses
and Laguera counters with a leg kick.
Gretel fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Laguera looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A nice leg kick from Laguera, right into the meat of the thigh.
Laguera throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gretel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Gretel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Laguera.
Gretel lands a head kick!
Gretel lands a big head kick that sends Laguera tumbling to the mat! Gretel takes a step backwards and waves Laguera back to his feet - he wants the finish!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gretel cracks Laguera with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Laguera listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Alejandro Laguera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Laguera looks up at the clock. Bad move! Gretel lands a right hand from hell, dropping Laguera. Gretel pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Peter Gretel!
Peter Gretel retains his bantamweight title!
Peter Gretel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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