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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Quinto Connor (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Chen Ling Wei (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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160 lbs
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159 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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
5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Quinto Connor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Chen Ling Wei!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ling Wei fails with a takedown attempt.
Ling Wei looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Ling Wei shoots for a double leg takedown but Connor sprawls well. He's pushed Ling Wei's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Connor fails in his attempt to clinch.
Connor closes the distance and clinches.
Connor has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Ling Wei clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Connor has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Ling Wei is defending well but eventually Connor manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Ling Wei has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Quinto Connor!
During a confident post fight interview, Quinto Connor thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Cole Foster (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Johnny Hunter (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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170 lbs
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180 lbs
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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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
7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Foster!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Hunter!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Foster uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hunter.
Hunter with a nice cross.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hunter misses with an uppercut. Foster saw that one coming.
Foster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Foster throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Foster lands with a kick to the ribs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hunter.
Hunter misses the jab.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
Johnny Hunter seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Foster tries to clinch but Hunter is having none of it.
Hunter connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster throws a low kick but Hunter moves out of range easily.
Foster swinging wildly here.
Hunter connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Foster momentarily.
Foster misses with a wild body shot.
Hunter throws a series of punches but Foster moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter lands a jab.
Foster pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Foster scores with a leg kick.
Foster pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Foster tries a head kick but it misses.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Foster checks a leg kick.
Hunter throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Foster sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Foster is looking to clinch but Hunter is avoiding it.
Foster throws a sloppy head kick and Hunter moves out of range easily.
Foster throws a series of strikes that have Hunter backpedaling.
Foster lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Hunter keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Foster lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foster.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Foster takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Foster misses with a wild combination.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter misses with a double jab.
Hunter misses with a wild body shot.
An inside leg kick from Foster misses.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Foster lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hunter circles away quickly and effectively.
Foster throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hunter.
A telegraphed right hand from Foster misses the target.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Foster scores with a spinning back kick!
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster moves forwards but Hunter connects with a nice, crisp jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hunter stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hunter lands with a cross.
Hunter is looking to chop away at Foster's legs.
Hunter misses with a wild combination.
Foster scores with a one two! Hunter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Foster moves out of range of the strikes.
Foster lands a leg kick that knocks Hunter off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Foster throws a solid leg kick but Hunter takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Foster.
Foster tries to land a front kick but Hunter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Foster misses the shot to the body.
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a head kick.
Foster looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hunter connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
Hunter misses with an uppercut
and Foster counters with a good, hard body kick but Hunter shrugs it off.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster slips a jab from Hunter.
Foster tries to clinch up.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Sloppy strikes from Hunter. Those never looked like landing.
Hunter throws a series of strikes that have Foster backpedaling.
Foster lands a head shot.
Foster throws a nice inside leg kick.
Foster misses with a head kick.
Hunter avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A nice combination there by Hunter.
A punch combination from Foster misses.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter misses the jab.
Hunter throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hunter blocks a leg kick.
Hunter avoids the head kick by Foster.
Hunter is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Foster had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Hunter misses with a two punch combination.
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 Cole Foster will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A combination from Foster does no damage.
A punch combination from Hunter misses.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Foster. That one must have hurt.
Left hook, right uppercut from Hunter.
Hunter fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster takes one to the chin there.
Hunter scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Foster throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Foster swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Foster scores with a jab to the jaw.
Foster lands a jab-cross combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Foster is looking to slow Hunter down with leg kicks.
Cole Foster is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hunter thows a body shot but no joy.
Hunter has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Foster.
A leg kick checked by Foster.
Hunter pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A combination from Foster does no damage.
Foster is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
A big right from Hunter misses.
Foster throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Hunter takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Foster fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hunter just misses with a punch to the body.
Hunter throws a big shot that misses.
Foster throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hunter.
Hunter misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Hunter misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Foster.
Foster throws a chopping leg kick but Hunter manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Foster avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hunter jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Foster swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Foster works over Hunter's head and body with a nice combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Foster throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hunter stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Hunter works over Foster's head and body with a nice combination.
Foster looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster misses with a wild combination.
No joy there for Foster, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster lands with a kick to the temple. Hunter shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A slow jab from Foster misses its intended target.
Foster throws a hook but Hunter blocks it.
Foster fails to land with a series of punches.
Hunter's corner calls for a 1-2. Hunter obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Foster showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Hunter.
Foster works Hunter's body with a nice hook.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Foster checks a low kick from Hunter.
A nice inside leg kick there by Foster. That's going to slow Hunter down.
A head kick misses from Foster.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Foster throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Hunter.
Hunter looks to land a combination but Foster avoids it well.
A swing and a miss from Hunter.
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A chopping leg kick lands by Foster.
Foster throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Foster tries to bum rush Hunter with a series of wild strikes but Hunter uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Hunter misses with a low kick.
Hunter checks a low kick from Foster.
Foster throws a shot from downtown. Hunter moves away and avoids it.
Foster throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hunter digs a good hook to Foster's body.
Hunter has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Foster.
Hunter showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Foster.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a jab to the head.
Hunter throws a body punch but Foster moves out of range.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Hunter throws a shot from downtown. Foster moves away and avoids it.
Hunter misses with 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!
Hunter misses with a body shot.
Foster looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hunter tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
Hunter lands with an uppercut that bounces Foster off the cage and back into range.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
Hunter thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hunter throws a hook to the side of Foster's head but Foster sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Foster throws a right and a left that both miss.
An inside leg kick lands from Foster.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Foster dominated that second round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Foster lands a slapping body shot.
Hunter throws a right hand that Foster ducks under and follows up with a left that Foster also avoids with ease.
Foster is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Hunter.
Foster fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Foster checks a low kick from Hunter.
Foster misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Foster is looking to clinch.
Hunter lands a jab to Foster's midsection.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Foster scores with a one two! Hunter had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hunter.
Foster moves in looking to clinch but Hunter pushes him off.
Foster misses with the combination.
Foster looks to land a combination but Hunter avoids it well.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Hunter attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hunter throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hunter digs a good hook to Foster's body.
Hunter misses with the combination.
Hunter is looking to chop away at Foster's legs.
Foster will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Good exchange - Foster coming out on top.
Foster tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cole Foster is winning the standup battle so far.
Hunter changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
No joy there for Hunter, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Foster thows a body shot but no joy.
Foster slips a jab and a cross from Hunter.
Foster misses with a series of wild punches.
Foster throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Foster misses with the combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hunter throws out a leg kick but Foster moves out of range and Hunter only half commits.
Foster gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hunter.
Hunter pivots, looking for a leg kick but Foster is out of range and Hunter settles back down.
A slow jab from Hunter misses its intended target.
Foster rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hunter moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Foster swinging wildly here.
Hunter steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Foster.
Hunter throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Foster stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Foster looks to score with a jab to the body but Hunter is just out of range.
Hunter with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Foster dodges the punch combination from Hunter.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hunter will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Foster scores with a hook to the body. Hunter takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hunter throws a lazy right hand but Foster sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Foster misses with a few strikes there.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch but Hunter swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hunter scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hunter connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Foster's hands.
Foster fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hunter manages to avoid it.
Foster gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Hunter tries a head kick but it misses.
Foster pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Hunter back to the cage. Foster follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Foster lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster misses with a body kick.
Foster throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Foster uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hunter.
Hunter throws a sloppy head kick and Foster moves out of range easily.
Foster tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hunter paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Hunter fails to land with a series of punches.
Foster tries to clinch but Hunter moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hunter lands a jab to the nose.
Foster lands with a nice body punch.
Hunter lands the left hand.
Hunter wants to slow Foster down by chopping away at his legs.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Foster checks a low kick from Hunter.
Foster throws a nice looking combination but Hunter bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
A looping hook to the body misses from Foster. Hunter does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hunter misses with a jab, cross combination.
A combination from Hunter does no damage.
Hunter throws a nice looking combination but Foster bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hunter throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Foster.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Hunter looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Cole Foster is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head kick misses from Foster.
Foster misses with a two punch combination.
Johnny Hunter has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Some wild striking there from Hunter.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Johnny Hunter.
Well Foster has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 29:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Cole Foster!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Bernstein (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Double Burger (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Michael Bernstein has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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265 lbs
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290 lbs
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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
2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michael Bernstein!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Double Burger!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bernstein misses with a combination
and Burger counters with a leg kick then a big left hand that sends Bernstein down! Burger is looking to finish but Bernstein is intelligently defending himself.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Burger thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Bernstein wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Burger is now in half guard.
Bernstein is trying to control but Burger passes into side control!
Burger is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Bernstein knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bernstein tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Burger wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Bernstein wants to control but Burger postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burger has an Americana. Bernstein didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Burger is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Burger hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Double Burger!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Washington (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Bob Blunt (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Blunt has chosen Danzig - Mother as his entrance music. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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198 lbs
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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
20 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Washington !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
16 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bob Blunt!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington tries to land a front kick but Blunt steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Washington scores with a kick to the body.
Blunt moves out of range of the body kick.
Washington pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Blunt lands with a thumping leg kick.
Washington walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Samuel Washington has been cut.
Washington lands with an uppercut that bounces Blunt off the cage and back into range.
A slow jab from Blunt misses its intended target.
Blunt blocks a leg kick.
Washington fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Blunt has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Blunt displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Washington .
Washington cracks Blunt with a good jab.
Blunt lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Washington pivots, looking for a leg kick but Blunt is out of range and Washington settles back down.
Washington lands with a kick to the ribs.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Washington .
Blunt fails in his attempt to clinch.
Blunt misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blunt takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Washington swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Blunt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Blunt walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Blunt scores with a head kick. Washington tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Washington is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Blunt.
Washington keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Washington blocks a head kick by Blunt.
A head kick misses from Blunt.
Blunt lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington lands a slapping body shot.
Washington connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Samuel Washington seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Washington throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Blunt's waist but Blunt gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Washington off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Samuel Washington . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Blunt blocks a low kick nicely.
Washington slaps away a takedown attempt from Blunt, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Blunt misses with a head kick.
The fighters circling - Blunt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blunt with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Washington to score with a decent uppercut.
Blunt throws an overhand right that lands on Washington 's shoulder, as Washington tries to avoid the shot.
Blunt closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Washington closes this distance looking for a takedown but Blunt circles away.
Washington comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Washington looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
Washington scores with the left hand. Blunt knows he should have avoided that one.
Washington throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Blunt misses with a head kick.
Washington darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Washington throws out a loose jab but Blunt uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blunt is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Washington tries to land a body kick
and Blunt counters with a low kick, right behind Washington 's knee.
Washington is breathing heavily.
Washington slips under a jab.
Blunt clobbers Washington with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Samuel Washington 's cut is getting worse.
Washington pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blunt takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Blunt drops Washington with a right and a left! Blunt comes rushing in but Washington regains his composure and manages to keep Blunt in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Washington is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Blunt is aware though and is defending well.
Blunt wants to pass the guard but Washington is keeping the position.
Blunt controlling from the top position.
Blunt is pushing down on Washington 's leg trying to pass to half guard. Washington is fighting to maintain full guard but Blunt has managed to sneak the leg through.
Blunt wants to pass to mount but Washington is defending the position.
Blunt thows a huge punch but Washington dodges it nicely.
Blunt is trying to work for a kimura but Washington is defending well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blunt wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blunt prevents Washington from standing back up.
Blunt is looking to advance position but Washington won't allow it.
Washington trying to control from the bottom.
Blunt stands up out of the half guard.
A decent looking cross lands there for Washington .
Washington attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Washington throws a leg kick that is checked
and Blunt counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Washington wants to land a leg kick but Blunt is out of range.
Washington takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Samuel Washington 's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Washington avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Washington misses with a kick to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bob Blunt dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Samuel Washington 's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Washington blocks a head kick by Blunt.
Washington with a lazy takedown attempt
and Blunt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Washington swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Blunt.
Blunt fails to land with a series of punches.
Washington fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Washington . He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
An inside leg kick from Washington misses.
Bob Blunt is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Washington tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Blunt is able to avoid easily.
Washington finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Blunt throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Washington takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Washington fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Blunt manages to avoid it.
Blunt has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Washington finds it's way round the side to connect with Blunt's head.
Bob Blunt seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Blunt takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Some bone on bone action there as Washington checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Washington takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Washington throws a head kick that misses.
Blunt stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An inside leg kick lands from Blunt.
Blunt drops Washington with a left right combo! Blunt follows him down to the ground into side control.
Washington is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Washington is not content to let Blunt control the position.
Oh Washington is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Blunt cracks Washington with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Blunt tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Blunt is looking to take a break and control but Washington is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Blunt in side control lands a decent elbow.
Jeez, Samuel Washington 's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Samuel Washington 's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Bob Blunt!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andy McFadden (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Rig Dig (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Andy McFadden has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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196 lbs
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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 Los Angeles, Andy McFadden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rig Dig!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dig doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McFadden counters with a takedown into side control.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
McFadden in side control lands a decent elbow.
McFadden creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Dig sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McFadden tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
McFadden is working Dig over with some ground and pound from side control.
Dig wants to control but McFadden postures up.
Dig takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Dig is rocked!
It looks like Rig Dig has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McFadden scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dig is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and McFadden can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andy McFadden!
After the fight, Andy McFadden was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Atlas MacDowell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Gabriel Tablita (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). MacDowell comes to the cage accompanied by Face The Pain. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Atlas MacDowell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gabriel Tablita!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tablita throws a lazy uppercut
and MacDowell counters with a nice low kick that buckles Tablita's knee momentarily.
MacDowell throws a quick inside leg kick.
Tablita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacDowell circles away quickly and effectively.
MacDowell moves out of range of the strikes.
MacDowell is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Tablita.
Tablita throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tablita swinging wildly here.
Tablita misses with a hook to the body
and MacDowell counters with a one-two to the body.
MacDowell uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Tablita.
Tablita swings widly with a right hand
and MacDowell counters with a body kick.
Tablita misses with a body kick.
Tablita throws a combination but it was largely blocked by MacDowell.
MacDowell moves away from the strike by Tablita.
Tablita stuns MacDowell with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tablita misses the shot to the body.
Tablita throws a looping overhand right but MacDowell ducks down to avoid it.
MacDowell blocks a jab.
Tablita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDowell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Gabriel Tablita seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A clash of legs there as MacDowell blocks the low kick.
Tablita misses with a lunging right hand
and MacDowell counters with a straight right hand.
A swing and a miss from Tablita.
MacDowell keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Tablita is looking to clinch but MacDowell is avoiding it.
MacDowell displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tablita throws out the jab.
MacDowell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tablita is fending him off so far but MacDowell persists. Nope, Tablita circles away and we're back to standing.
MacDowell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tablita.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tablita throws a right hand that MacDowell ducks under and follows up with a left that MacDowell also avoids with ease.
Tablita listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
MacDowell showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Tablita.
Tablita thows a left - swing and a miss!
No joy there for Tablita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Donk. MacDowell catches Tablita right on the button with a cross.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Tablita misses the target.
MacDowell throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Tablita missing with a left hand there. MacDowell was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Tablita misses.
A right-left combo lands from Tablita.
Tablita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDowell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacDowell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
MacDowell misses with a kick to the body.
MacDowell throws an overhand right that lands on Tablita's shoulder, as Tablita tries to avoid the shot.
MacDowell walks into a jab.
A swing and a miss from Tablita.
Tablita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sloppy strikes from Tablita. Those never looked like landing.
MacDowell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tablita.
MacDowell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDowell throws a head kick but Tablita moves out of range.
MacDowell avoids the body shot from Tablita.
Tablita throws a hook but MacDowell blocks it.
Tablita paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tablita throws a leg kick
and MacDowell counters with a big head kick but Tablita shrugs it off.
MacDowell looks to score with a jab to the body but Tablita is just out of range.
Tablita is looking to land body kicks.
Tablita lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but MacDowell circles away quickly and effectively.
Tablita wants to slow MacDowell down by chopping away at his legs.
Some wild striking there from Tablita.
MacDowell throws a shot from downtown. Tablita moves away and avoids it.
Tablita checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tablita misses with a double jab
and MacDowell counters with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDowell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Tablita tries to clinch but MacDowell is having none of it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Tablita dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
MacDowell looks to land a combination but Tablita avoids it well.
Tablita looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacDowell moves out of range of the strikes.
Tablita cracks MacDowell with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tablita throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Tablita scores with a nice right hand.
Tablita misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacDowell.
Nice defenses there by MacDowell.
Tablita lands a nice hook to MacDowell's body. MacDowell takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tablita throws an overhand right that lands on MacDowell's shoulder, as MacDowell tries to avoid the shot.
Tablita moves into the clinch.
Tablita can't break the clinch.
Tablita escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
MacDowell ducks under a wild hook from Tablita.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tablita thows a left - swing and a miss!
MacDowell scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by MacDowell.
MacDowell misses with a body kick.
No joy there for Tablita, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Tablita. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Tablita lands a nice shot that snaps MacDowell's head back.
Tablita throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and MacDowell makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Tablita connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gabriel Tablita is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
MacDowell tries a head kick but it misses.
Tablita swinging wildly here.
MacDowell throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tablita loads up on a big right hand but MacDowell slips the punch.
Tablita jabs MacDowell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Tablita misses the target.
Tablita misses with an uppercut
and MacDowell counters with a body kick that stops Tablita in his tracks momentarily.
MacDowell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Tablita is breathing heavily.
MacDowell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacDowell looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Tablita misses with a left hand
and MacDowell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Nice body punch from Tablita.
Tablita misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tablita throws a looping overhand right but MacDowell ducks down to avoid it.
Tablita throws a shot from downtown. MacDowell moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tablita throws a sloppy head kick
and MacDowell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tablita fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. MacDowell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tablita swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tablita takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Tablita takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tablita avoids the head kick by MacDowell.
MacDowell misses with a head kick.
MacDowell bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Tablita's head.
MacDowell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Tablita throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacDowell ducks under a wild hook from Tablita.
Tablita looks to land a right hand but MacDowell moved out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tablita misses the jab.
Tablita misses with a looping left.
MacDowell misses with a hook.
The fight stays on the outside here - MacDowell looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
MacDowell tries to bum rush Tablita with a series of wild strikes but Tablita uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacDowell takes a body punch but keeps moving.
This has been an exciting period of action!
MacDowell throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Tablita ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacDowell moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tablita fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Tablita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Tablita misses with a double jab
and MacDowell counters with a good, hard body kick but Tablita shrugs it off.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Gabriel Tablita showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
MacDowell takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
MacDowell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Tablita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tablita bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps MacDowell's head backwards.
MacDowell tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Tablita is able to avoid easily.
Tablita throws a body punch but MacDowell moves out of range.
A solid body kick from Tablita.
MacDowell defending well as Tablita loads up on a big left hand.
MacDowell blocks a jab.
MacDowell moves out of range of the body kick from Tablita.
MacDowell digs a good body shot into Tablita's ribs.
Tablita misses with a left hand
and MacDowell counters with a leg kick.
Tablita takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
MacDowell looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tablita jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tablita misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
MacDowell pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
MacDowell keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
MacDowell takes a swing at Tablita's ribcage but misses.
Nice cross by Tablita.
MacDowell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tablita throws a poor cross that misses
and MacDowell counters with a body kick.
Tablita is looking to clinch but MacDowell is avoiding it.
Tablita misses with a straight right.
A low kick from Tablita misses
and MacDowell counters with a body kick that stops Tablita in his tracks momentarily.
Tablita tries to clinch but MacDowell moves out of range.
Atlas MacDowell has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tablita tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Tablita swings for the body but MacDowell moves out of range.
Tablita throws a left and a right that both miss
and MacDowell counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Tablita on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by MacDowell. MacDowell obviously looking to wear him down.
Tablita has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from MacDowell.
Tablita misses the jab.
MacDowell uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tablita.
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!
Tablita rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but MacDowell moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gabriel Tablita seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Tablita falls off balance throwing a combination
and MacDowell counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tablita has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from MacDowell.
Tablita throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Tablita misses with a jab to the body
and MacDowell counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tablita tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
MacDowell swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tablita takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Tablita's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tablita misses with a left hand
and MacDowell cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
MacDowell cracks Tablita with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
MacDowell goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Gabriel Tablita is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Tablita is rocked!
Tablita looks to land a right hand but MacDowell moved out of range.
Tablita just misses with a punch to the body.
Gabriel Tablita is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
MacDowell takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Tablita misses with the combination.
MacDowell misses with a head kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tablita throws a leg kick that is checked
and MacDowell counters with a slapping leg kick.
Tablita getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tablita misses with a few strikes there.
Tablita dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacDowell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Tablita scores with a hook.
Tablita throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tablita takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacDowell ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tablita moves away.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
MacDowell takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tablita blocks a head kick by MacDowell.
Tablita blocks a head kick by MacDowell.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gabriel Tablita.
Well Tablita 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gabriel Tablita!
Gabriel Tablita decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rage Kootz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Shingo Tanaka (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Excellent boxer
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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
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Rage Kootz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shingo Tanaka!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tanaka throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Kootz to counter with a crisp jab.
Tanaka fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Kootz is out of range.
Kootz misses the shot to the body.
Kootz just misses with a punch to the body.
Kootz comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kootz, right into the meat.
An inside leg kick lands from Tanaka.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kootz.
Kootz throws out a powerful jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Kootz. That snapped Tanaka's head back.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kootz. Tanaka does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kootz scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
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 sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Tanaka checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Tanaka on his heels. He'll look to pass Tanaka's guard now, I'm sure.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Kootz loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kootz is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Tanaka trying to keep a closed guard but Kootz is proving a slippery customer.
Tanaka utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz tries to free his leg and advance position but Tanaka is retaining full guard.
Kootz wants to control from the top but Tanaka keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up because Rage Kootz just wasn't active enough.
Tanaka throws a hook but Kootz avoids it easily.
Kootz connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tanaka momentarily.
Tanaka doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Kootz attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tanaka throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kootz counters with a thumping low kick.
Nice body punch from Kootz.
Shingo Tanaka seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tanaka throws a chopping leg kick but Kootz manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Tanaka throws a body kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka misses with a low kick as Kootz jumps back.
Kootz thumps Tanaka with a low kick.
Kootz throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Tanaka takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kootz scores with a jab to the head.
Tanaka throws a leg kick
and Kootz makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kootz scores with a decent looking hook.
Tanaka uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kootz.
Kootz gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Kootz swings wildly with an uppercut but Tanaka uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kootz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tanakas head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kootz tries to throw a body punch but Tanaka avoids it by throwing Kootz back against the cage.
Tanaka wants to take the fight to the mat but Kootz manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kootz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tanaka throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kootz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Tanaka avoids the body shot from Kootz.
Tanaka stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kootz.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tanaka throws a lazy body kick
and Kootz counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Tanaka slips a straight right by Kootz.
A jab lands there for Kootz.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kootz can pounce on him.
Tanaka throws a low kick but Kootz avoids it.
Tanaka wants to land a leg kick but Kootz is out of range.
Kootz checks a low kick from Tanaka.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Kootz slaps the foot to one side.
Kootz connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Kootz checks a leg kick.
Kootz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tanaka looks to throw a body kick
and Kootz counters with a low kick, right behind Tanaka 's knee.
A good leg kick by Kootz.
Kootz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tanaka is looking to chop away at Kootz's legs.
Tanaka throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kootz throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Tanaka takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Tanaka fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Kootz checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Tanaka shoots in but no luck this time.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Kootz, right into the meat.
Tanaka stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Tanaka wants it to stay on the feet.
Kootz throws the kick towards the body but Tanaka avoids it.
Kootz stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz lands a nice looking body shot.
Tanaka's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Tanaka throws a leg kick but Kootz sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kootz blocks a low kick nicely.
A nice inside leg kick there by Kootz. That's going to slow Tanaka down.
Kootz cracks Tanaka with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kootz thows a body shot but no joy.
Tanaka misses with a low kick.
Tanaka pivots, looking for a leg kick but Kootz is out of range and Tanaka settles back down.
Kootz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Kootz blocks a low kick nicely.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Tanaka throws a head kick that misses.
Kootz fails with the takedown.
Kootz takes a swing at Tanaka's ribcage but misses.
Tanaka dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kootz. That did some damage!
Kootz connects with the punch.
Tanaka keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rage Kootz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kootz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tanaka.
Kootz avoids the head kick by Tanaka.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tanaka tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Good work by Kootz as he checks the leg kick.
Tanaka throws a push kick but Kootz slaps the foot to one side.
Tanaka takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Kootz fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kootz fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Tanaka keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A head kick misses from Tanaka.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
A jab from Kootz misses.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An inside leg kick lands from Kootz.
Kootz scores with a three punch combo!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rage Kootz dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Tanaka tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kootz was well out of range. Poor timing from Tanaka.
A bone on bone clash there as Kootz blocks the leg kick.
Tanaka misses with the body kick
and Kootz counters with a nice uppercut.
Tanaka lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Rage Kootz is winning the standup battle so far.
Kootz checks a leg kick nicely.
A low kick from Tanaka is predictable there
and Kootz counters with a takedown into full mount! That could mean trouble for Tanaka!
Kootz takes Tanaka's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Tanaka is in trouble.
Kootz scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Tanaka is looking for a way out.
Tanaka is in a world of trouble here. He's outmatched on the ground here and he'd better get Kootz off his back sharpish unless he wants to be submitted.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kootz working for a choke but Tanaka is defending well.
Kootz looking for the RNC.
Kootz is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Tanaka has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kootz missing with strikes from the back.
Tanaka trying to get back to his feet but Kootz is in full control for now.
Kootz wants to control the position but Tanaka frees himself and scrambles - Kootz manages to regain control in side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kootz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kootz working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kootz scores with punches from side control.
Shingo Tanaka has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rage Kootz is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Tanaka is being controlled here.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rage Kootz showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kootz has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rage Kootz!
A relieved looking Rage Kootz thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kees Flodder (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Josh Johnson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Johnson comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Straight Outta Compton kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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133 lbs
7 - 2 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kees Flodder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Josh Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flodder scores with a nice right hand.
Johnson slips a jab and a cross from Flodder.
Johnson looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Flodder wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson is pressing down on Flodder's thigh, looking to free his foot. Flodder is holding on for now.
Flodder looks like he's trying to stand up.
Johnson is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Johnson is working for a kimura but Flodder is defending it quite comfortably.
Johnson stops Flodder from getting back to his feet.
Johnson seems to be looking for submissions.
Johnson is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson prevents Flodder from standing back up.
Flodder kicks Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Johnson misses with a combination
and Flodder counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Johnson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Flodder counters with a stiff right hand.
Flodder throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Johnson misses with a takedown
and Flodder counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Johnson is rocked!
Johnson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Flodder counters with a one-two to the body.
Johnson is still on wobbly legs! Can Flodder finish him?
Kees Flodder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Josh Johnson.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flodder lands a big right hook! Johnson looks hurt but is still standing! Flodder lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Johnson falls down and Flodder dives in with a huge hammer fist! Johnson's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Flodder runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Kees Flodder!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Kees Flodder waved his t-shirt featuring [CBK] LEGAL HIGHS « Fatality MMA ↑ 5x160Q's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Timmy O Toole (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stuart Wray (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). O Toole comes to the cage accompanied by Say my name. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
22 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Timmy O Toole!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
29 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Stuart Wray!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wray drops his hands momentarily and O Toole takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Wray scores with a leg kick.
O Toole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wray.
Wray lands a leg kick that knocks O Toole off balance momentarily.
O Toole throws a body kick that misses
and Wray counters with a leg kick.
O Toole misses with a body kick.
Wray looks to land a body kick but O Toole moved away.
O Toole displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wray throws out the jab.
O Toole avoids the head kick by Wray.
O Toole chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Wray takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wray clinches up with O Toole and pushes him back against the cage.
Wray throws an elbow but it misses.
O Toole scores with a hook to the body.
O Toole can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
O Toole lands a body punch.
Still in the clinch, Wray scores with a nice short uppercut.
O Toole misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wray misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wray is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. O Toole is defending well for now.
Wray with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray prevents a body shot from O Toole.
O Toole lands with a short punch from the clinch.
O Toole swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wray escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
O Toole finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
O Toole throws a head kick that half lands.
O Toole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wray checks it well.
O Toole throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
O Toole tries to check the leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Wray avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Timmy O Toole seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
O Toole takes a swing at Wray's ribcage but misses.
Wray connects with an inside leg kick.
Wray keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
O Toole moves away from the strike by Wray.
O Toole throws a half hearted mid kick.
Wray misses with a low kick.
Wray attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Toole.
Wray misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
O Toole throws a shot from downtown. Wray moves away and avoids it.
Wray connects with an inside leg kick.
O Toole is looking to land body kicks.
Wray sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
O Toole fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wray steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from O Toole. That one must have hurt.
O Toole throws a leg kick that misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from O Toole.
O Toole just misses with a punch to the body.
O Toole thows a body shot but no joy.
Wray throws a quick inside leg kick.
O Toole is looking to wear down Wray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
O Toole takes a swing at Wray's ribcage but misses.
That kick from O Toole tenderised Wray's leg. Wray is trying to keep his angry face on.
O Toole looking to land some kicks to the body here.
O Toole's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Wray connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! O Toole scrambles back to his feet.
O Toole lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
O Toole just misses with a punch to the body.
Wray throws a wild body kick that O Toole sees coming a mile off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wray. Those never looked like landing.
O Toole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Wray blocks a jab.
Wray swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
O Toole throws a body kick that misses.
A low kick from O Toole is predictable there
enabling Wray to counter with a crisp jab.
O Toole jabs at Wray's body.
Wray throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by O Toole.
It looks like Timmy O Toole has been cut.
Wray pushes O Toole away with a front kick.
O Toole throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wray throws a head kick but O Toole moves out of range.
Wray takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A looping hook to the body misses from O Toole. Wray does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wray walks forward, straight into a front kick from O Toole.
O Toole is looking to chop away at Wray's legs.
Wray is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wray gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
O Toole tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
O Toole tries to work over Wray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
O Toole can't find room to land a body shot as Wray controls the action.
Wray has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from O Toole.
O Toole tries to throw a body punch but Wray avoids it by throwing O Toole back against the cage.
O Toole is leaning against Wray and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wray lands a shoulder strike.
Wray using the Thai plumb to throw knees but O Toole has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Wray breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
O Toole throws an off balance right hand
and Wray counters with a solid body kick.
Wray throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
O Toole walks forward, straight into a front kick from Wray.
O Toole misses with an attempted mid kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from O Toole.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
O Toole closes this distance looking for a takedown but Wray circles away.
O Toole is breathing heavily.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! O Toole crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Wray - the referee stops the clock and O Toole gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Wray. O Toole manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
O Toole takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Wray lands a nice looking body shot.
Wray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Stuart Wray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Timmy O Toole's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Wray lets loose with a powerful body kick. O Toole will feel that in the morning.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Wray.
Wray pulls out of a head kick attempt.
O Toole jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Wray.
Wray lands a nice shot that snaps O Toole's head back.
O Toole goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A thudding body kick lands there by O Toole!
O Toole misses the jab.
A head kick from O Toole lands but Wray takes it in his stride.
O Toole throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
O Toole takes one to the chin there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Wray misses with a hook. O Toole ducked under it nicely.
Wray moves out of range of the body kick from O Toole.
O Toole misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wray.
O Toole scores with a shot to the body.
O Toole throws a body kick that misses
and Wray counters with an outside leg kick.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wray throws a head kick that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wray connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
O Toole moves out of range as Wray strikes.
Wray moves into range and clinches up with O Toole.
O Toole tries to work over Wray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from O Toole fails to land.
Wray blocking some punches.
Wray lands a nice knee to the body.
O Toole takes a knee right on the jaw!
O Toole changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Wray fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Wray is looking to land body kicks.
O Toole misses with an uppercut.
O Toole fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Wray checks it well.
Wray uses good head movement to avoid the hook from O Toole.
O Toole throws a leg kick but Wray sees it coming and checks it nicely.
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!
Wray scoring well with a low kick there.
Wray lands with an uppercut that bounces O Toole off the cage and back into range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
O Toole takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Wray turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Wray has managed to clinch.
O Toole lands with a right to the head.
Wray landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Wray scores with a knee to the head.
Wray lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of O Toole backwards.
O Toole is rocked!
Wray drops O Toole onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! O Toole is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh O Toole is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wray using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Wray creates some distance and fires off a vicious elbow that drops O Toole! He pounces and finishes the fight with more strikes! Nice KO for Wray.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stuart Wray!
Stuart Wray managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Rōnin, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Leonel Lutsky (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Brian Watson (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Watson has chosen Roll Right as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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200 lbs
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Dangerous knees
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
16 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leonel Lutsky!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
26 - 11 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Brian Watson!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and .
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Watson blocks the leg kick.
Watson rushes Lutsky and presses him up against the cage.
Watson is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Lutsky gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lutsky prevents it.
Watson tightens his grip and picks Lutsky up, before dumping him to the ground. Lutsky manages to land in guard.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Lutsky working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Watson.
Watson 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.
Watson lands a couple of digs.
Watson being controlled here momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Watson trying to control the position from guard on top but Lutsky is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Watson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Lutsky works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
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.
Watson wants to control from the top but Lutsky keeps moving.
Lutsky wants to sweep here but Watson controlling him for the moment.
Lutsky pushes Watson off and scrambles back to his feet.
Watson works the jab nicely.
Lutsky misses with a hook
and Watson counters with a takedown into side control.
An elbow from Watson crashes against the mat.
Watson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Lutsky to see if he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Watson sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Lutsky is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Watson fails to land a wild elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watson lands a nice forearm strike.
Watson scoring with punches from side control.
Watson throws a strike aimed at the side of Lutsky's head but Lutsky avoids it well.
Lutsky is looking to reverse the position.
Lutsky is not content to let Watson control the position.
Watson throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Watson throwing strikes but Lutsky manages to buck up and roll into a nice reversal - now he's on top in side control!
Watson is trying to buck Lutsky off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Watson sneaks out the side door and pushes Lutsky away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Lutsky swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Watson.
Lutsky displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Watson.
Leonel Lutsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Watson breaks the clinch.
Watson moves into the clinch successfully.
Watson is looking for a takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lutsky lands a nice shot to the body.
Watson is trying to break free.
Lutsky lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Brian Watson has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Watson wants to take the fight to the mat but Lutsky manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Lutsky using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Watson has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Lutsky is pressed up against the cage. Watson has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Lutsky down to the mat. Lutsky avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Watson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Lutsky throws out the jab.
Watson shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Lutsky sprawls well. Lutsky wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Watson gets slowly back to his feet.
Lutsky misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Watson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Lutsky pinned against the cage. Lutsky gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Watson has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Watson goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lutsky prevents it.
Lutsky lands a hook that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brian Watson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Brian Watson's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Watson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Watson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Watson looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lutsky is fending him off so far but Watson persists. Nope, Lutsky circles away and we're back to standing.
Watson fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Leonel Lutsky has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Brian Watson.
Watson has Lutsky up against the cage in a clinch.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lutsky after a bit of a struggle.
Watson has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Lutsky after a bit of a struggle.
Watson tries to circle away but Lutsky has him pinned against the cage.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Watson tries for a takedown. No joy.
Lutsky misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Watson is breathing heavily.
Watson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lutsky is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Lutsky lands a body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutsky landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Lutsky lands a knee to the body.
Lutsky landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lutsky lands with a right to the head.
Lutsky lands a left hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Lutsky scores with a shoulder strike.
Leonel Lutsky has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hand to the body from Lutsky.
Lutsky lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Watson.
Lutsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Lutsky lands a nice uppercut.
Lutsky lands a right hand that snaps the head of Watson backwards.
Lutsky tries a body shot but Watson blocks it.
Lutsky drops Watson with a big knee straight up the middle! Watson is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Watson is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lutsky cracks Watson with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Watson looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lutsky finish him?
Watson is still on wobbly legs! Can Lutsky finish him?
Lutsky throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Lutsky moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Watson looks up at the clock. Bad move! Lutsky lands a right hand from hell, dropping Watson. Lutsky pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Leonel Lutsky!
Leonel Lutsky retains his middleweight title!
A very excited looking Leonel Lutsky made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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