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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Alexander (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bogdan Kalandarishvili (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). 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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190 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Alexander!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bogdan Kalandarishvili !
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, George Francis and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Alexander throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Alexander throws a right and a left that Kalandarishvili avoids nicely.
Alexander has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kalandarishvili finds it's way round the side to connect with Alexander's head.
It looks like Travis Alexander has been cut.
A low kick from Kalandarishvili misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Alexander lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Alexander gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalandarishvili 's face.
Alexander misses with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Bogdan Kalandarishvili has been cut.
Alexander lands a body punch.
Kalandarishvili wants the takedown. Alexander is fighting it off but Kalandarishvili persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Alexander's guard against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalandarishvili throws a strike but Alexander rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Alexander throws a big right hand that misses.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kalandarishvili is controlling Alexander's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander won't allow Kalandarishvili to sweep him here.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Kalandarishvili holds on and takes a little breather.
We're going to have a standup here because Travis Alexander wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Alexander rushes Kalandarishvili and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Alexander lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalandarishvili won't want to take too many of those.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Kalandarishvili tries to score a body lock takedown but Alexander shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalandarishvili .
Kalandarishvili looks gassed!
Alexander gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Kalandarishvili .
Travis Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalandarishvili in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Kalandarishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexander lands an elbow that stopped Kalandarishvili in his tracks for a moment.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander lands a body punch in the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Alexander.
Alexander working Kalandarishvili over with knees to the body.
Kalandarishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Alexander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Alexander on the inside.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Kalandarishvili 's ribcage.
Kalandarishvili takes a knee right on the jaw!
Alexander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Kalandarishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander connects with a high kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Alexander.
Alexander slaps away a takedown attempt from Kalandarishvili , before circling back to the center of the mat.
Alexander buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Kalandarishvili 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalandarishvili tries to avoid it.
A nice inside leg kick there by Alexander. That's going to slow Kalandarishvili down.
Alexander throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander takes the fight into the clinch.
Kalandarishvili is trying to drag Alexander to the mat but Alexander just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Alexander crunches a lovely knee into Kalandarishvili 's ribcage.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalandarishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander connects with a nasty looking knee right to Kalandarishvili 's face.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalandarishvili 's defenses.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Kalandarishvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Alexander.
A cross from Alexander lands.
Alexander catches Kalandarishvili with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Travis Alexander is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Alexander closes the distance and pushes Kalandarishvili back into the cage.
Alexander landing knees to the head.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexander.
Alexander lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Kalandarishvili 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Alexander.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Alexander.
Kalandarishvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Alexander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alexander lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Alexander lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Alexander landing knees to the head.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander lands a knee to the body.
Alexander lands a shoulder strike.
Kalandarishvili 's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kalandarishvili wants a takedown.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalandarishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Kalandarishvili has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Alexander.
Kalandarishvili fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Alexander dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Alexander throws a leg kick which misses Kalandarishvili 's front leg but catches the back leg as Kalandarishvili tries to avoid it.
Kalandarishvili tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Alexander lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kalandarishvili 's sensitive parts.
Alexander lands with a cross.
Alexander tries to clinch there but Kalandarishvili circles away.
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
A shot in the inside from Alexander.
Kalandarishvili takes a shot to the head.
Kalandarishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexander comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Alexander works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Alexander utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alexander makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
A right hand to the body from Alexander.
Alexander working Kalandarishvili over with knees to the body.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalandarishvili 's defenses.
Kalandarishvili is trying to trip Alexander. He has hold of a leg but Alexander is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kalandarishvili persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Kalandarishvili stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alexander swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Alexander utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Alexander controlling Kalandarishvili 's posture.
Alexander will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kalandarishvili in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Alexander not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili wants to pass the guard but Alexander is keeping the position.
Kalandarishvili connects with a couple of short punches.
Kalandarishvili thows a big elbow that misses.
Kalandarishvili postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Alexander is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kalandarishvili , into his guard.
Alexander 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.
Kalandarishvili is trying to control the position but Alexander postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Alexander trying to control the position from guard on top but Kalandarishvili is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili looking for a sweep. Not yet Kalandarishvili , not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Travis Alexander just wasn't active enough.
Kalandarishvili shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Alexander as he jumps to the side.
Alexander scores with a kick to the body.
Alexander works the jab nicely.
Alexander lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Alexander bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Kalandarishvili 's head.
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kalandarishvili 's calf.
Alexander throws a nice head kick!
Kalandarishvili doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kalandarishvili fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Alexander clinches up against the cage.
Alexander gets underhooks to prevent Kalandarishvili 's takedown attempt.
Travis Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Nice elbow from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a light punch inside.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalandarishvili in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Alexander landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Alexander scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Kalandarishvili takes an elbow to the forehead.
Alexander unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Alexander softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Alexander using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kalandarishvili can do to turn this around?
Alexander lands a nice knee to the body.
A short body shot lands from Alexander as the two fighters clinch.
Alexander presses Kalandarishvili against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Alexander is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Alexander - that landed with a thud.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Kalandarishvili takes a knee to the side of the body.
Kalandarishvili is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Alexander gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Alexander lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Travis Alexander dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Kalandarishvili misses with a leg kick
and Alexander counters with a leg kick.
Alexander throws a combination. Kalandarishvili tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Alexander slips under a jab from Kalandarishvili .
No joy there for Kalandarishvili , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kalandarishvili swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Alexander chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Kalandarishvili shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Alexander as he avoids it easily.
Alexander looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalandarishvili chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Alexander can pounce on him.
Alexander is looking to slow Kalandarishvili down with leg kicks.
Kalandarishvili stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Alexander.
Kalandarishvili takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
A jab lands there for Alexander.
Alexander closes the distance and clinches.
Alexander digs a right hand underneath Kalandarishvili 's ribcage. Kalandarishvili let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Alexander lands a knee to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander landing knees to the head.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Alexander creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Kalandarishvili 's defenses.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalandarishvili in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alexander lands a knee to the head.
Kalandarishvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Knees in the clinch landing for Alexander.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Alexander is pressed up against the cage. Kalandarishvili has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Alexander down to the mat. Alexander avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Travis Alexander has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bogdan Kalandarishvili .
Kalandarishvili tries to keep at a distance but Alexander has taken the fight into the clinch.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands an elbow inside that Kalandarishvili shrugs off.
Kalandarishvili is working for takedown but Alexander is calmly controlling the position for now.
Alexander lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Kalandarishvili drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Alexander gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Alexander lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A knee to the head by Alexander.
Kalandarishvili tries for a takedown but Alexander manages to get underhooks.
Alexander lands a shot to the body.
Alexander works on Kalandarishvili 's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalandarishvili drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalandarishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Kalandarishvili on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
A good leg kick by Alexander.
Kalandarishvili takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kalandarishvili scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Alexander cracks Kalandarishvili with an open hand slap.
Some wild striking there from Kalandarishvili .
Alexander connects with a solid leg kick.
Alexander lands a right hook to the body.
Alexander throws a head kick that half lands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alexander moves into the clinch.
Alexander lands an uppercut.
Alexander lands a nice shot to the body.
Alexander scores with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kalandarishvili or not.
Alexander gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Alexander putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Kalandarishvili in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Alexander lands with a short shot to the head.
Kalandarishvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Travis Alexander is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Alexander lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kalandarishvili backwards.
Alexander is leaning against Kalandarishvili and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalandarishvili takes an elbow to the temple.
Alexander connects with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands with a left to the head.
Bogdan Kalandarishvili has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Alexander with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Kalandarishvili tries for a takedown. No joy.
Alexander with a knee to the head.
Alexander lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalandarishvili won't want to take too many of those.
A hook to the body from Alexander.
Alexander lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Alexander lands a good knee to the midsection. Kalandarishvili won't want to take too many of those.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalandarishvili 's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Kalandarishvili is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Alexander lands a right hand.
Alexander lands a left hand.
Alexander prevents a takedown attempt there.
Alexander lands a damaging elbow.
Alexander works on Kalandarishvili 's body with a couple of short punches.
Kalandarishvili drops down looking for an ankle pick but Alexander pulls his leg out and moves away.
Alexander feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kalandarishvili 's calf.
Kalandarishvili takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Alexander is looking to slow Kalandarishvili down with leg kicks.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Alexander thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Kalandarishvili if he has to take too many more of those.
Nice body kick from Alexander.
Alexander throws a front kick that sends Kalandarishvili stumbling back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Travis Alexander showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Alexander, 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Travis Alexander!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Vice (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dutch Snake Hunter (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tommy Vice!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dutch Snake Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Snake Hunter shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Vice as he jumps to the side.
Snake Hunter wants to clinch.
Snake Hunter gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Vice wants to pass the guard but Snake Hunter is keeping the position.
Vice trying to control the position from guard on top but Snake Hunter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vice looking to sit in guard and control but Snake Hunter gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Vice utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vice bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Snake Hunter's guard.
Vice works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Vice trying to pass the guard but Snake Hunter defending well.
Vice not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Vice trying to mount his opponent but Snake Hunter defends it.
Vice is working hard here to advance position.
Vice is trying to control the action in half guard but Snake Hunter is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Vice throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well, if Vice is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Vice not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Vice trying to control the action but Snake Hunter is working from the bottom.
Vice looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Snake Hunter with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Snake Hunter looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vice passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vice trying to control but Snake Hunter is having none of it.
Vice punishing his opponent with strikes.
It looks like Dutch Snake Hunter has been cut.
Vice avoids the attempt from Snake Hunter to control.
Vice looking to control but Snake Hunter is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Vice working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Snake Hunter is rocked!
Vice tries to control but Snake Hunter wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Snake Hunter keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Vice wants to control the pace but Snake Hunter is squirming around nicely.
Vice punishing his opponent with strikes.
Dutch Snake Hunter's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Dutch Snake Hunter's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Vice!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Burnbuckle (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and John Lennon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Burnbuckle comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Balboa Theme. John Lennon has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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216 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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
5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dan Burnbuckle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Lennon!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lennon lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Burnbuckle scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Burnbuckle working Lennon over with strikes.
Burnbuckle scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lennon has one foot on Burnbuckle's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Nice takedown defense from Lennon. No joy for Burnbuckle on that attempt.
Lennon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Lennon.
Lennon lands with a good body shot.
Burnbuckle is breathing heavily.
Lennon changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lennon drops Burnbuckle with a beautiful combination! Burnbuckle stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Lennon is looking for the KO!
It looks like Dan Burnbuckle has been cut.
Lennon lands with an overhand left.
Burnbuckle is rocked!
Lennon throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Burnbuckle.
Lennon misses with a two punch combination.
Lennon sends Burnbuckle crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Lennon is motioning to the referee to let Burnbuckle up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Oh Burnbuckle is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lennon misses with a double jab.
Burnbuckle seems to have got his legs back now.
Lennon lands with a nice body punch.
Lennon connects with a good straight punch right through the guard and follows up with a right hook and a left hook! That last one sent Burnbuckle tumbling to the canvas! Lennon pours on the pressure with more strikes and the referee has no hesitation diving in to stop the fight! Burnbuckle was done - good stoppage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). John Lennon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cy Nasqu (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Jay Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson has a niggling injury. He would have liked to come in 100% fit but that's not always possible. Cy Nasqu is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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24
200 lbs
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26
193 lbs
5 - 6 - 0 |
BJJ Blue Belt
World class boxer
Very strong |
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Excellent boxer
Solid chin |
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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
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cy Nasqu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jay Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson dodges the punch combination from Nasqu.
Nasqu punishes Johnson's body with a nice straight punch.
Johnson looks gassed!
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Nasqu!
It looks like Jay Johnson has been cut.
Nasqu ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Nasqu lands a jab-cross combination.
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!
Nasqu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Nasqu scores with a crisp jab that stopped Johnson in his tracks.
Nasqu looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Nasqu changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Nasqu lands a nice shot that snaps Johnson's head back.
Nasqu misses with a wild combination.
Johnson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Nasqu throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Johnson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Nasqu counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Nasqu.
Left hook, right uppercut from Nasqu.
That has opened up Jay Johnson's cut even more.
Nasqu throws an overhand right that has Johnson reeling! Nasqu follows up with more punches and Johnson is out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:03 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cy Nasqu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hassan Mohammad (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Alex Shevchenko (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Alex Shevchenko has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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20
300 lbs
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232 lbs
4 - 0 - 0 |
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Solid boxing
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Hassan Mohammad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alex Shevchenko!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shevchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Shevchenko slips a straight right by Mohammad.
Mohammad scores with a nice right hand.
Shevchenko misses with a body shot.
Shevchenko throws a leg kick but Mohammad checks it.
Mohammad misses with a straight right.
Shevchenko works Mohammad's body with a nice hook.
Mohammad misses with a wild combination.
Mohammad misses with a body punch
and Shevchenko counters with a leg kick.
Shevchenko has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Mohammad finds it's way round the side to connect with Shevchenko's head.
It looks like Alex Shevchenko has been cut.
Mohammad looks to land a right hand but Shevchenko moved out of range.
Mohammad throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Shevchenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mohammad misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mohammad misses with a hook.
Mohammad throws a hook but Shevchenko avoids it easily.
Mohammad lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Mohammad throws a jab but it's blocked by Shevchenko.
Mohammad smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Mohammad throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mohammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shevchenko looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Mohammad swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Shevchenko counters with a nice low kick that buckles Mohammad's knee momentarily.
Shevchenko uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mohammad.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad throws an overhand right that lands on Shevchenko's shoulder, as Shevchenko tries to avoid the shot.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shevchenko.
Mohammad is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Mohammad throws a combination that misses
and Shevchenko 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!
Mohammad throws a hook but Shevchenko blocks it.
Jab from Mohammad.
Shevchenko throws a front kick that sends Mohammad stumbling back into the cage.
Mohammad is breathing heavily.
Mohammad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Shevchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Shevchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohammad's sensitive parts.
Shevchenko feints and then cracks Mohammad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohammad down.
Shevchenko thumps Mohammad with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Shevchenko digs a good hook to Mohammad's body.
Mohammad is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shevchenko scores with a body shot.
Shevchenko scores with a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shevchenko.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A chopping leg kick lands by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko jabs at Mohammad's body.
Mohammad missing with a left hand there. Shevchenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mohammad misses with a shot to the body
and Shevchenko counters with a nice leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko is looking to slow Mohammad down with leg kicks.
Shevchenko jabs at Mohammad's body.
Shevchenko scores with a push kick.
Shevchenko feints and then cracks Mohammad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohammad down.
Shevchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Mohammad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shevchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohammad's calf.
Shevchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mohammad is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Shevchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shevchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Mohammad takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shevchenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alex Shevchenko's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Shevchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shevchenko is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Mohammad rather than just go for the knockout.
Shevchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohammad's calf.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shevchenko. That's going to slow Mohammad down.
A shot to the body from Mohammad misses
and Shevchenko makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Mohammad on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shevchenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohammad.
Mohammad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shevchenko. Shevchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Shevchenko in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shevchenko connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Shevchenko scores with a leg kick.
Good leg kick by Shevchenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Shevchenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Shevchenko digs a good body shot into Mohammad's ribs.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko lands a body shot.
Shevchenko feints and then cracks Mohammad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohammad down.
Shevchenko is looking to slow Mohammad down with leg kicks.
Shevchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohammad's sensitive parts.
Shevchenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko is looking to slow Mohammad down with leg kicks.
Shevchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick lands there from Shevchenko.
Nice body punch from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko feints and then cracks Mohammad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mohammad down.
Mohammad misses with a hook to the body
and Shevchenko counters with a thumping low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Shevchenko!
Shevchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shevchenko throws a nice inside leg kick.
Nice body kick from Shevchenko.
Shevchenko dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shevchenko feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Mohammad's calf.
Shevchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shevchenko moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Hassan Mohammad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko is looking to slow Mohammad down with leg kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko lands a nice looking body shot.
Shevchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Mohammad takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Shevchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Mohammad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shevchenko.
Mohammad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mohammad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Mohammad in the body.
Shevchenko thumps Mohammad with a low kick.
Shevchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shevchenko. Shevchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Mohammad on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shevchenko. Shevchenko obviously looking to wear him down.
Shevchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Good leg kick by Shevchenko there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Shevchenko - that will leave a mark!
Mohammad chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shevchenko can pounce on him.
Shevchenko buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Shevchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A solid leg kick lands there for Shevchenko.
Mohammad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan Mohammad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shevchenko thumps Mohammad with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Shevchenko showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Alex Shevchenko's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Shevchenko connects with a body shot.
Shevchenko bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nice defenses there by Shevchenko.
Shevchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Shevchenko.
Shevchenko throws a leg kick which misses Mohammad's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohammad tries to avoid it.
Shevchenko fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Mohammad.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mohammad throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shevchenko throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Shevchenko.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shevchenko.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shevchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Alex Shevchenko seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shevchenko lands with a thumping leg kick.
Mohammad misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Shevchenko counters with a low kick, right behind Mohammad 's knee.
Shevchenko scores with a nice body kick.
Mohammad will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Shevchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Shevchenko delivers a nice body kick.
Mohammad takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Shevchenko scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Shevchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shevchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
Shevchenko throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mohammad stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Alex Shevchenko is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mohammad loads up on a big right hand but Shevchenko slips the punch.
Shevchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shevchenko turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shevchenko thuds a left hand into Mohammad's body.
Mohammad takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Shevchenko connects with a solid leg kick.
Shevchenko scoring well with a low kick there.
Shevchenko throws a leg kick which misses Mohammad's front leg but catches the back leg as Mohammad tries to avoid it.
Shevchenko lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mohammad at a distance.
Shevchenko scores with a leg kick.
Mohammad falls off balance throwing a combination
and Shevchenko counters with a low kick, right behind Mohammad 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shevchenko lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Mohammad steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Shevchenko. That one must have hurt.
A solid leg kick lands there for Shevchenko.
A good leg kick by Shevchenko.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shevchenko.
Mohammad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Shevchenko lands a nice leg kick that just misses Mohammad's sensitive parts.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Shevchenko lands a jab to Mohammad's midsection.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shevchenko. That's going to slow Mohammad down.
Shevchenko cracks the inside of Mohammad's front leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Shevchenko.
Shevchenko chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shevchenko throws a nice outside leg kick.
Shevchenko lands with a nice body punch.
Shevchenko comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shevchenko lands with a nice body kick.
Shevchenko throws a shot to the body.
Shevchenko throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A slapping leg kick lands for Shevchenko.
Mohammad tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Hassan Mohammad has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shevchenko throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alex Shevchenko comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Shevchenko has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 25:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 25:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alex Shevchenko!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ming Ong (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Joe Swanson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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24
175 lbs
11 - 6 - 0 |
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28
182 lbs
13 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Brown Belt
Excellent boxer
Experienced |
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Excellent boxer
Heavy handed |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ming Ong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Swanson!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Swanson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
It looks like Ming Ong has been cut.
Ong throws a right and a left that Swanson avoids nicely.
Swanson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ong.
Ong avoids the body shot from Swanson.
Ong stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Swanson throws a body punch but Ong moves out of range.
Swanson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Swanson throws a big shot that misses.
Ong throws an overhand right that lands on Swanson's shoulder, as Swanson tries to avoid the shot.
Ong shoots in looking for a takedown. Swanson tries to sprawl out of it but Ong keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Swanson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Ong scores with a jab. Swanson acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Ong misses with a straight left.
Ong slips under a jab.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Ong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ong slips under a jab.
Swanson moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Ong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ming Ong seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ong fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Swanson avoids it really well and circles away.
Ong misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Swanson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ong dips to his left and cracks Swanson with an uppercut!
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ong lands with an overhand left.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Swanson enables Ong to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Swanson manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Swanson has his feet on Ong's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Swanson throws a shot from downtown. Ong moves away and avoids it.
A punch lands to the side of Swanson 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Ong ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Swanson moves away.
Swanson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Ong is fending him off so far but Swanson persists. Nope, Ong circles away and we're back to standing.
Swanson scores with a hook.
A big right from Swanson misses.
Swanson misses with an uppercut. Ong saw that one coming.
Ong swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ong shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Swanson sprawls well. Swanson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Ong gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ming Ong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ong misses with a few strikes there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ong bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Swanson misses the shot to the body.
Ong lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Swanson backs up against the cage.
A nice combination there by Ong.
Swanson checks a low kick from Ong.
The fighters circling - Swanson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ong looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ong trying to control the action but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Ong not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Ong is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Swanson sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Swanson's head.
Ong wants to lay and pray for a moment but Swanson keeps working.
Swanson wants to get back to his feet.
Ong is trying to work for a kimura but Swanson is defending well.
Swanson regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Ong.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Swanson looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Ong trying to control but Swanson is working from the bottom.
Swanson pulls Ong in to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ming Ong will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Ming Ong's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Ong throws a right and a left that both miss.
Swanson misses with a head kick.
Good shot there by Ong.
Ong misses with a jab to the body
and Swanson counters by moving into the clinch.
Ong can't break the clinch.
Ong wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Swanson has him pressed against the cage.
Ong is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Swanson pushes Ong back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A frustrated look appears on Ong's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A short uppercut from Swanson.
Ong breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Swanson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ong counters with a takedown into side control.
Ong trying to control the position but Swanson is working away.
Ong goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Swanson rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Ong's guard! Nice work there by Swanson!
Swanson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ong is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Swanson trying to move into half guard but instead Ong has managed to sweep!
Ong is looking to work some ground and pound but Swanson has wrist control.
Ong gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Ong walks into a straight right hand from Swanson.
Swanson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Swanson looks to land a left hand but Ong moved out of range nicely.
Swanson avoids the body shot from Ong.
A slow jab from Ong misses its intended target.
Swanson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Swanson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ong checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Ong misses with a takedown
and Swanson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ong darts in trying to clinch
and Swanson counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Ong ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Swanson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Swanson misses.
Swanson digs a good body shot into Ong's ribs.
Ming Ong is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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 lazy left from Ong finds it's target.
Swanson throws a hook to the side of Ong's head but Ong sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ong tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Swanson throws a looping overhand right but Ong ducks down to avoid it.
Swanson missing with a left hand there. Ong was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ong avoids the head kick by Swanson.
Swanson throws a jab when Ong was well out of range.
Swanson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ong throws out the jab.
Ong misses with a combination
and Swanson counters with a nice uppercut.
Swanson looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Swanson misses with a body shot.
Ong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Swanson staying out of range there.
Swanson lands a right hook to the body.
Ong takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Ong doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ming Ong. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ong tries for a takedown but Swanson circles away easily
and Swanson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ong keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Swanson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Swanson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ong.
Ong doesn't succeed with the takedown
letting Swanson counter with a right hand.
Swanson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Ong is rocked!
Ong has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Ong there as he acknowledges the shot.
Oh Ong is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Swanson scores with a shot to the body.
Swanson drops Ong with a huge uppercut! Ong drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Swanson is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Swanson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Teddy Parkinson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Billy The Iron Hand (ranked 0 p4p, 0 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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28
162 lbs
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28
166 lbs
17 - 9 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
11 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Teddy Parkinson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy The Iron Hand!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parkinson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The Iron Hand misses the shot to the body.
Parkinson chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before The Iron Hand can pounce on him.
The Iron Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The Iron Hand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parkinson sprawls well. Parkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Iron Hand gets slowly back to his feet.
The Iron Hand throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Parkinson.
A punch combination from Parkinson misses.
The Iron Hand connects with a solid leg kick.
The Iron Hand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Parkinson scores with a nice strike.
The Iron Hand takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The Iron Hand throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Parkinson misses with a leg kick.
Parkinson just misses with a punch to the body.
The Iron Hand turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Parkinson misses with a series of wild punches.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch there but Parkinson circles away.
Parkinson throws a series of punches but The Iron Hand moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron Hand fails with an attempt to clinch.
Parkinson scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
It looks like Billy The Iron Hand has been cut.
The Iron Hand throws a nice inside leg kick.
The Iron Hand throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Parkinson was covering up waiting for the punch and The Iron Hand finishes the takedown easily into guard.
The Iron Hand stopping the sweep attempt from Parkinson.
Parkinson is working hard here to advance position.
Parkinson lands a beautiful switch and he's in full mount! That could spell trouble for The Iron Hand!
Parkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
Parkinson lands a heavy elbow.
The Iron Hand holds on to Parkinson as tight as he can, avoiding damage.
Parkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
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!
The Iron Hand avoids a series of strikes thrown by Parkinson.
The Iron Hand is looking to improve his position but Parkinson isn't that keen on the idea.
A nice elbow there by Parkinson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand is squirming around, avoiding Parkinson's attempts to control the action.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Parkinson dominating with strikes here.
Poor strikes thrown by Parkinson there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Parkinson is landing with some decent strikes but The Iron Hand is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Parkinson throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
The Iron Hand avoids a series of strikes thrown by Parkinson.
The Iron Hand is trying desperately to improve position.
The Iron Hand regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Parkinson slips nicely into half guard.
The Iron Hand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parkinson moves into full mount! The Iron Hand won't be happy about that!
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Parkinson trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Parkinson lands with some vicious ground and pound - can The Iron Hand hang on?
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Parkinson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Billy The Iron Hand's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Parkinson tries for a takedown but The Iron Hand circles away easily
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
The Iron Hand tries to close the distance and clinch up but Parkinson swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Good work by Parkinson as he checks the leg kick.
The Iron Hand thows a body shot but no joy.
Parkinson lands with an overhand left.
Parkinson blocks a jab.
Teddy Parkinson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Parkinson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The fighters circling - Parkinson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
The Iron Hand clinches.
The Iron Hand goes for a takedown in the clinch but Parkinson prevents it.
The Iron Hand misses with a knee to the head.
The Iron Hand with an attempt at a knee that misses.
The Iron Hand has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Parkinson clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
Parkinson wants to control his opponent's hands but The Iron Hand gets his hands free.
Parkinson turns into The Iron Hand and is now in his guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parkinson drops back, looking for a kneebar! The Iron Hand looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. The Iron Hand looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from The Iron Hand!
The Iron Hand is breathing heavily.
Parkinson manages to work his way to half guard, despite The Iron Hand's best efforts.
Parkinson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of The Iron Hand's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take The Iron Hand's back!
The Iron Hand trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Parkinson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Parkinson is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but The Iron Hand has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Parkinson has the hooks sunk in and you can see the will to fight slowly draining out of The Iron Hand's body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand prevents Parkinson from getting a body triangle.
Parkinson has the hooks in. The Iron Hand is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Parkinson punishes The Iron Hand with strikes from the back mount.
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.
The Iron Hand wants to escape the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson doesn't have the hooks in and The Iron Hand manages to turn into his guard.
The Iron Hand makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parkinson wants to stand but The Iron Hand is controlling the position.
Parkinson being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as The Iron Hand accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Parkinson is controlling The Iron Hand's posture.
Parkinson keeping moving, preventing The Iron Hand from controlling successfully.
Parkinson manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The Iron Hand tries to hold on but Parkinson pushes him away.
Parkinson dominating with strikes here.
Parkinson looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Parkinson thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Parkinson scoring with strikes but The Iron Hand is staying in there.
Parkinson looking to control and managing it successfully.
Parkinson pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Teddy Parkinson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Billy The Iron Hand's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Parkinson misses with a straight right.
The Iron Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Parkinson.
The Iron Hand with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Teddy Parkinson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The Iron Hand tries a head kick but it misses.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from The Iron Hand 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 Parkinson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Parkinson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
The Iron Hand throws a hook to the side of Parkinson's head but Parkinson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Parkinson lands with a good body shot.
Nice defenses there by The Iron Hand.
Parkinson throws the kick towards the body but The Iron Hand avoids it.
Parkinson lands with an uppercut that bounces The Iron Hand off the cage and back into rage.
Nice defenses there by Parkinson.
The Iron Hand tries to clinch there but Parkinson circles away.
The Iron Hand shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parkinson sprawls well. Parkinson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. The Iron Hand gets slowly back to his feet.
The Iron Hand throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Parkinson.
The Iron Hand takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The Iron Hand throws a head kick that Parkinson semi-blocks.
A bone on bone clash there as Parkinson blocks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Iron Hand throws a sloppy head kick and Parkinson moves out of range easily.
The Iron Hand throws a leg kick that is checked
and Parkinson counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Parkinson.
Parkinson stands up over The Iron Hand, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Parkinson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. The Iron Hand is keeping the position for now.
The Iron Hand tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Parkinson is stalling in the full guard.
Parkinson pushes down on The Iron Hand's leg and manages to get into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Parkinson wants to pass the guard but The Iron Hand is defending well.
Parkinson missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The Iron Hand is trying to maintain the position but Parkinson is very close to passing his half guard.
Teddy Parkinson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Parkinson is trying to control. The Iron Hand wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Teddy Parkinson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Parkinson is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because The Iron Hand is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
The Iron Hand on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The Iron Hand wants to improve his position but Parkinson is controlling well.
The Iron Hand is trying to control but can't.
The Iron Hand looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Parkinson is keen to just control but The Iron Hand is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
The Iron Hand is trying to get back to full guard.
Parkinson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Billy The Iron Hand has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Parkinson drops an elbow to the side of The Iron Hand's head.
Parkinson is looking to take a break and control but The Iron Hand is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parkinson controlling the pace.
The Iron Hand is looking to improve his position.
Parkinson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Teddy Parkinson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Parkinson, 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 Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Teddy Parkinson!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between H Y Kwon (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kong Le (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kwon comes to the cage accompanied by Deadmau5 - Ghosts N Stuff. Le has chosen Ave Maria as his entrance music. The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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25
181 lbs
12 - 8 - 0 |
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23
183 lbs
14 - 5 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Decent elbows
KO power |
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BJJ Purple Belt
World class MT
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, H Y Kwon!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kong Le!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le looks to land a body kick but Kwon moved away.
Le checks the leg kick.
Le needs to keep his hands up - Kwon had a free shot at his head there.
Kwon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Le is looking to slow Kwon down with leg kicks.
Le throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Le takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Le looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Le misses with a double jab.
An inside leg kick lands from Le.
Le is looking to slow Kwon down with leg kicks.
Kwon lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Le at a distance.
Kwon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Le takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Kwon lands with a nice body punch.
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!
Le uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kwon.
Le drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Le wants to land a leg kick but Kwon is out of range.
Le displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kwon throws out the jab.
Kwon is looking to wear down Le with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwon throws a jab but it's blocked by Le.
Kwon is looking to clinch.
Le feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Kwon's calf.
Kwon is breathing heavily.
Kwon throws the left hand but Le avoids the punch easily.
Crunch! Le slams his shin into Kwon's torso.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Le lands a nice hook to Kwon's body. Kwon takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Le misses with a head kick.
Le throws a nice inside leg kick.
Le throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Kwon.
Le misses with a shot to the body
enabling Kwon to counter with a crisp jab.
Le tries a head kick but it misses.
Kwon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice body kick there by Le.
Le tests Kwon's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like H Y Kwon has been cut.
Le shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Le connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slapping body kick lands there for Le.
Le lands a big head kick that sends Kwon tumbling to the mat! Le takes a step backwards and waves Kwon back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Kwon is rocked!
Good exchange - Le coming out on top.
Oh Kwon is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Le ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking Kwon out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kong Le!
Kong Le is the new welterweight champion!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Graham Wellington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Barbara Boxer (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Wellington's entrance music is Scary. A fine choice. Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the fighters buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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24
218 lbs
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23
222 lbs
13 - 7 - 0 |
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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
21 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Graham Wellington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Barbara Boxer!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Wellington down.
Boxer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Boxer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Boxer takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
The fighters circling - Wellington throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Danga de danga de dang - Boxer scores with a four punch combination!
Wellington slips under a jab.
Wellington on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Wellington swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Wellington lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Wellington tries a head kick but it misses.
Boxer misses with a body shot.
Wellington tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wellington throws an overhand right that lands on Boxer's shoulder, as Boxer tries to avoid the shot.
Wellington fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Boxer throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington takes the fight into the clinch.
Wellington prevents a body shot from Boxer.
Wellington misses with some punches.
Boxer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Wellington has a couple of punches blocked by Boxer.
Boxer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Boxer wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Boxer keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice inside leg kick there by Boxer. That's going to slow Wellington down.
Wellington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer is looking to score with low kicks.
Wellington doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Boxer, right into the meat.
A good leg kick by Boxer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Wellington ducks under a wild hook from Boxer.
Wellington tries to close the distance and clinch up but Boxer swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wellington tries to clinch but Boxer moves out of range.
Boxer just misses with a punch to the body.
Wellington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Wellington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boxer takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Boxer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wellington.
Wellington uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Boxer.
A head kick misses from Wellington.
Wellington blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a hook. Wellington ducked under it nicely.
Boxer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wellington.
Boxer scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Wellington avoids a punch combination nicely.
Wellington chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Boxer can pounce on him.
Wellington lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Boxer lands a jab to Wellington's midsection.
Wellington lands a lovely overhand right.
Boxer throws a looping overhand right but Wellington ducks down to avoid it.
Nice defenses there by Wellington.
Boxer wants to slow Wellington down by chopping away at his legs.
Wellington uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Boxer.
Boxer scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer thuds his shin into the meat of Wellington's side.
Wellington misses with a body kick.
Wellington tries to land a body kick
and Boxer counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer lands with a thumping leg kick.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Wellington checks it.
Boxer looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Boxer walks into a left hand.
Boxer throws an overhand right that lands on Wellington's shoulder, as Wellington tries to avoid the shot.
Wellington lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Wellington is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Wellington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
An inside leg kick from Boxer misses.
Wellington connects with a solid leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barbara Boxer dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Boxer dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A solid body kick from Boxer.
Boxer throws a solid leg kick but Wellington takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Boxer.
Wellington fails with an attempt to clinch.
Boxer lands with a good body shot.
Wellington throws an overhand right that lands on Boxer's shoulder, as Boxer tries to avoid the shot.
Wellington gets a clinch.
Boxer lands a body punch.
Wellington tries to throw a body punch but Boxer avoids it by throwing Wellington back against the cage.
Boxer blocks a body shot from Wellington.
Wellington struggles to land a body shot inside as Boxer controls his hands.
Boxer escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A combination from Boxer does no damage.
Good exchange - Boxer coming out on top.
Boxer throws a wild body kick that Wellington sees coming a mile off.
Wellington lands with a kick to the temple. Boxer shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Boxer digs a good hook to Wellington's body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Wellington.
Boxer thows a left - swing and a miss!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Wellington 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 Boxer has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Boxer and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Boxer checks a low kick from Wellington.
Wellington is looking to clinch.
Boxer with a hook.
Boxer throws out a powerful jab.
Wellington scores with a punch to the head.
A big right from Boxer misses.
Wellington misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Boxer counters with a big head kick but Wellington shrugs it off.
Nice body kick there by Boxer.
Wellington throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Wellington misses with a two punch combination.
Boxer scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Boxer connects with a body shot.
Boxer ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boxer throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Wellington on the side of the head.
Boxer misses with a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a nice uppercut.
Boxer scores with a jab.
Boxer lands with a straight right. Wellington didn't see that one coming.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Boxer attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Wellington moves forwards but Boxer connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Wellington drops his hands momentarily and Boxer takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wellington looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Wellington on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses with a double jab
and Wellington counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Barbara Boxer seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boxer scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Wellington throws the kick towards the body but Boxer avoids it.
Wellington throws a looping overhand right but Boxer ducks down to avoid it.
Boxer misses with a two punch combination.
Boxer scores with a hook.
Boxer blocks a head kick by Wellington.
Wellington lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxer works Wellington's body with a nice hook.
Boxer lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Boxer keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Boxer thuds a left hand into Wellington's body.
A low kick from Boxer misses
and Wellington counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boxer misses the jab.
Wellington blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Boxer with a jab.
Wellington blocks a head kick by Boxer.
Wellington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wellington tries to close the distance and clinch but Boxer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Wellington is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boxer comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A jab from Wellington misses.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Wellington blocks the body kick.
Wellington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Boxer pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Barbara Boxer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boxer throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Wellington swings away with a body shot that misses
and Boxer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Boxer stuns Wellington with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Wellington misses with a head kick.
Wellington closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Barbara Boxer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wellington on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Boxer. Boxer obviously looking to wear him down.
A left and a right from Boxer both land. Nice combination.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Boxer.
Wellington throws a body kick the misses
and Boxer counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Boxer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Boxer moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Boxer lands a nice hook to Wellington's body. Wellington takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Boxer throws a leg kick
and Wellington counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wellington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Wellington moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wellington has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Boxer finds it's way round the side to connect with Wellington's head.
Wellington throws a sloppy head kick
and Boxer counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Decent striking displayed by Boxer there.
Boxer lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Wellington will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Boxer. Wellington does a little dance to reset his feet.
Boxer scores with a nice strike.
Boxer with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Boxer lands a nice looking body kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Boxer.
Boxer lands a nice leg kick that just misses Wellington's sensitive parts.
Boxer looks to score with a jab to the body but Wellington is just out of range.
Barbara Boxer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boxer dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Wellington. That did some damage!
Boxer throws a head kick that Wellington semi-blocks.
Wellington stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Boxer.
Boxer throws a right hand that Wellington ducks under and follows up with a left that Wellington also avoids with ease.
Graham Wellington has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boxer lands with a hook. Wellington tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Boxer lands a jab to the head.
Boxer scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Boxer cracks the inside of Wellington's front leg.
Boxer lands a nice shot that snaps Wellington's head back.
Boxer throws a wild body kick that Wellington sees coming a mile off.
Boxer jabs at Wellington's body.
Wellington throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boxer sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wellington checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wellington takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Boxer, as that shot connected.
Wellington fails in his attempt to clinch.
Boxer is looking to chop away at Wellington's legs.
Wellington looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Boxer feints and then cracks Wellington's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Wellington down.
Boxer ducks under a wild hook from Wellington.
Wellington looks to score with a jab to the body but Boxer is just out of range.
Nice jab there from Boxer.
Boxer moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Boxer throws a leg kick but Wellington sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Boxer lands a jab to Wellington's midsection.
Boxer takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Boxer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Boxer tries to land a front kick but Wellington steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Wellington tries to clinch but Boxer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wellington throws a head kick that misses.
Wellington is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Boxer.
Boxer lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Wellington tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Boxer was well out of range. Poor timing from Wellington.
Boxer connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Wellington momentarily.
Boxer bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Wellington's head backwards.
Boxer misses with a body punch
and Wellington counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Boxer lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Wellington at a distance.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wellington walks into a jab.
A punch combination from Boxer misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Wellington takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
A slow jab from Wellington misses its intended target.
Wellington fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Boxer checks it well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Barbara Boxer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Boxer 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Barbara Boxer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Johnie Ballantine (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Kenji Silva (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Kenji Silva has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Johnie Ballantine's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johnie Ballantine!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kenji Silva!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Stewart Dunkirk and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Ballantine.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva moves out of range as Ballantine strikes.
Ballantine bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silva's head backwards.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A leg kick checked by Ballantine.
Silva lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Ballantine lands with a right hand.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva misses with a head kick.
Ballantine takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Silva goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballantine. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ballantine throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silva throws a series of punches but Ballantine moves out of range.
Silva throws a wild body kick that Ballantine sees coming a mile off.
Silva steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ballantine.
Silva takes one on the button.
Silva takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Silva is looking to score with low kicks.
Ballantine takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Silva sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ballantine avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva wants to slow Ballantine down by chopping away at his legs.
Silva misses with a hook.
Silva fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ballantine checks it well.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ballantine circles away.
Nice cross by Ballantine.
Ballantine on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Silva scores with a nice body kick.
Silva throws a head kick but Ballantine moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ballantine. Silva does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine cracks Silva with an open hand slap.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ballantine paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ballantine throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ballantine blocks the body kick.
Ballantine falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silva counters with a good low kick that Ballantine was not able to check.
A big right from Ballantine misses.
Silva slips a straight right by Ballantine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva takes one to the chin there.
Silva has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Silva there as he acknowledges the shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Ballantine misses with a looping right.
Silva tries to clinch up but Ballantine circles away and keeps his distance.
Ballantine takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Ballantine looks to score with a jab to the body but Silva is just out of range.
Ballantine blocks the body kick.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballantine stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Silva.
Silva misses with a head kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Silva dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Good shot there by Ballantine.
Silva lands with a thumping leg kick.
Ballantine throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ballantine avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Silva blocks a jab.
Silva pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Ballantine blocks a head kick by Silva.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Silva walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Ballantine checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Silva throws a hook but Ballantine avoids it easily.
Ballantine misses with a hook to the body
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ballantine. That did some damage!
Silva swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Ballantine connects with a nice looking jab.
Silva slips under a jab from Ballantine.
Silva throws a quick inside leg kick.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Silva.
Ballantine throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ballantine misses with a wild body shot.
Silva fakes the leg kick and cracks Ballantine in the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine throws a hook but Silva avoids it easily.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballantine.
Silva lands a front kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Silva slips under a jab from Ballantine.
Ballantine moves away from the strike by Silva.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballantine.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch but Ballantine swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Silva throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Silva tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ballantine swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ballantine is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine misses with a hook. Silva ducked under it nicely.
Silva misses with a double jab
and Ballantine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Ballantine throws a combination that misses
and Silva counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Silva avoids the body shot from Ballantine.
Ballantine sizes up Silva with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Silva bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ballantine circles away.
Silva lets loose with a powerful body kick. Ballantine will feel that in the morning.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silva moves away.
Ballantine lands with a nice body punch.
Ballantine takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ballantine moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Ballantine avoids the head kick by Silva.
Silva lands a nice leg kick that just misses Ballantine's sensitive parts.
Silva feints and then cracks Ballantine's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ballantine down.
Silva showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ballantine.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Good leg kick by Silva there. It's the ones that make that thud noise that hurt and that was an almighty thud.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Silva 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.
Silva dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Ballantine. That did some damage!
Silva throws a leg kick which misses Ballantine's front leg but catches the back leg as Ballantine tries to avoid it.
A clash of legs there as Ballantine blocks the low kick.
Silva lands with a slapping head kick.
A head kick misses from Silva.
Silva throws a leg kick that is checked
and Ballantine counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Silva chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Silva tries to clinch there but Ballantine circles away.
Silva looks for the body kick but Ballantine saw that one coming.
Silva defending well as Ballantine loads up on a big left hand.
Silva throws a leg kick but Ballantine sees it coming and checks it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva throws a head kick but Ballantine moves out of range.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ballantine throws a lazy right hand but Silva sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Some wild striking there from Ballantine.
Silva misses with a straight right.
Ballantine throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Ballantine darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Silva.
Ballantine moves away from the strike by Silva.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva scores with a leg kick.
Ballantine thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Ballantine misses with a jab to the body
and Silva counters with a head kick. That will keep Ballantine thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
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!
Ballantine throws a jab but it's blocked by Silva.
Ballantine throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Silva thows a leg kick but Ballantine checks it
and Ballantine counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Silva thinking.
Ballantine swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Silva counters by moving into the clinch.
Silva breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ballantine throws a sloppy body shot
and Silva makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine misses with a looping left.
Ballantine checks a leg kick.
Silva is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ballantine misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silva.
Ballantine cracks Silva with a good jab.
Ballantine throws a left and a right that both miss
and Silva counters with a leg kick.
Ballantine misses with a double jab.
Ballantine takes a swing at Silva's ribcage but misses.
Silva uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Ballantine.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ballantine swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Silva counters with a nice leg kick.
Silva ducks under a wild hook from Ballantine.
Silva throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ballantine crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Silva - the referee stops the clock and Ballantine gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Silva. Ballantine manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Silva tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Silva with a nice cross.
Ballantine has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Silva.
Ballantine avoids the head kick by Silva.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Ballantine moves out of range of the leg kick from Silva.
Silva throws a nice inside leg kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Kenji Silva really dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Ballantine thows a body shot but no joy.
Silva thuds his shin into the meat of Ballantine's side.
Silva throws a head kick but Ballantine moves out of range.
Silva throws a half hearted mid kick.
Silva looks to land a combination. Ballantine sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Silva misses with a low kick.
Silva keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Jab, jab by Silva - just one landing.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Silva! Ballantine is out on his feet! Silva rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Ballantine is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Ballantine is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kenji Silva!
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