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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Don Glover (ranked 3117 p4p, 332 weight class) and Guy Mourtneant (ranked 4692 p4p, 479 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Don Glover has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Don Glover seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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
11 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Don Glover!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Guy Mourtneant!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Glover pushes Mourtneant up against the cage in a clinch.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Glover keeps control of Mourtneant as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Glover swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Glover.
Glover tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Glover working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Glover misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mourtneant pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Mourtneant dips to his left and cracks Glover with an uppercut!
Don Glover seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Mourtneant.
Glover looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Mourtneant!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mourtneant is not content to let Glover control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover looks up at the clock and then as Mourtneant takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Glover smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Glover looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mourtneant is avoiding damage well.
The strikes coming from Glover are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Glover looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Mourtneant is avoiding damage well.
Mourtneant is not content to let Glover control the position.
Glover scoring with punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Glover.
Mourtneant is trying to buck Glover off.
Mourtneant throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Mourtneant swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Mourtneant tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Glover shoots for a double leg takedown but Mourtneant sprawls well. He's pushed Glover's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Mourtneant misses with a double jab
and Glover counters with a two punch combo.
Mourtneant is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Mourtneant right on the button. Mourtneant goes down! Glover follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Glover gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Don Glover!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Balbus Michael (ranked 1064 p4p, 123 weight class) and Gray Cuida (ranked 3350 p4p, 284 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Balbus Michael!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
11 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gray Cuida!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cuida checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cuida looks to score with a jab to the body but Michael is just out of range.
Cuida darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Michael misses with a leg kick.
Cuida ducks under a wild hook from Michael.
Cuida tries a quick counter leg kick but Michael is wise to it.
Michael uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cuida.
Michael cracks the inside of Cuida's front leg.
Cuida throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Michael sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Michael is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Cuida.
Michael misses with a low kick.
Michael throws a right hand that misses
and Cuida counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Cuida tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Michael connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Michael tries to score with a low kick but Cuida moves his leg out of the way.
A good leg kick by Michael.
Cuida tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Michael manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Balbus Michael seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Michael stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Michael throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Good work by Michael as he checks the leg kick.
Balbus Michael is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuida closes the distance and pushes Michael back into the cage.
Cuida stalling in the clinch.
Cuida stalls.
Michael blocks an elbow strike from Cuida.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Michael.
Michael lands a knee to the body.
Cuida throws a knee to the head but misses.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Michael takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cuida missing with knees to the body.
Michael scores a nice knee to the body.
Cuida misses with a knee to the head.
Come on Michael - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Michael displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cuida up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Michael misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A knee to the head by Cuida.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Cuida has Michael pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Michael manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Stalling in the clinch from Cuida.
Michael misses with the head strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Michael lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Michael struggles to land a body shot inside as Cuida controls his hands.
Michael scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Michael tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cuida blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuida looking to throw knees to the head but Michael is blocking nicely.
Cuida is struggling to control the position.
Cuida tries to land a knee to the head but Michael blocks with his arms.
Michael makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Michael has a couple of punches blocked by Cuida.
Michael lands with a left to the head.
Michael misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cuida.
Cuida tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
A bit of stalling here from Cuida.
Cuida misses with an elbow over the top.
Cuida scores with a knee to the head.
Cuida lands a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuida has Michael pressed against the cage.
Cuida blocking some punches.
Michael doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cuida is trying to maintain a safe position but Michael gets an underhook and turns Cuida into the cage.
Cuida misses with a knee strike.
The referee is keeping an eye on Michael - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Cuida wants to stall.
Cuida's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Michael can't find room to land a body shot as Cuida controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cuida.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Michael managing to block the knees to the body from Cuida.
Michael misses with a punch on the inside.
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 Balbus Michael will probably get the nod.
That's time! Michael's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Michael throws an off balance right hand
and Cuida counters with an inside leg kick.
Michael slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Michael with a jab.
Cuida throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Michael connects with a leg kick. Cuida looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Cuida throws a right hand that misses
and Cuida takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Cuida is rocked!
Michael fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Cuida out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Balbus Michael!
Balbus Michael was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
In defeat, Gray Cuida stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is why I run...'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tanner Pounds (ranked 2743 p4p, 252 weight class) and Raphaele Heisenberg (ranked 3045 p4p, 275 weight class). Heisenberg comes into a darkened arena with his song building. For Heavy Metal we will die! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tanner Pounds!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
14 - 4 - 2, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raphaele Heisenberg!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Stewart Dunkirk and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Heisenberg gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Pounds looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Raphaele Heisenberg seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Heisenberg cracks Pounds with a right hand to the side of the head.
Heisenberg cracks a nice hook into Pounds's ribs.
Heisenberg wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Heisenberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Heisenberg jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Heisenberg takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Pounds tries to work over Heisenberg's front leg with a kick but Heisenberg checks it.
Pounds blocks a jab.
Heisenberg lands a right hook to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Heisenberg throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab lands there for Heisenberg.
Heisenberg swings widly with a right hand
and Pounds counters with a stiff right hand.
Heisenberg waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Pounds.
Heisenberg connects with a good right hand that stumbles Pounds. Pounds circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Pounds takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Heisenberg lands with an overhand left.
Pounds fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Heisenberg has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Pounds looks to score with a jab to the body but Heisenberg is just out of range.
Pounds feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Heisenberg's calf.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heisenberg fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A jab from Heisenberg finds it's way through Pounds's defenses.
Heisenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Pounds goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Pounds looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Pounds is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Heisenberg's half guard.
Pounds working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Pounds is keen to just control but Heisenberg is a slippery customer.
Pounds stalling.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Heisenberg wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
Pounds controlling the action here.
Heisenberg is not content to let Pounds control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg wants to improve his position but Pounds is controlling well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Pounds landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Well, if Pounds 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.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
Pounds is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Pounds wants to control but Heisenberg is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Heisenberg trying to control but Pounds postures up.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
Heisenberg trying to hold on to Pounds's head to control him but Pounds postures up.
Heisenberg tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Heisenberg moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Heisenberg tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Pounds trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds looking to pass the guard.
Pounds stopping the sweep attempt from Heisenberg.
Pounds cracks Heisenberg with a solid left hand.
Heisenberg being controlled here, momentarily.
Heisenberg is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Pounds defends well.
Pounds works over Heisenberg with some ground and pound from guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pounds wants to control from the top but Heisenberg keeps moving.
Pounds advances to half guard.
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 Tanner Pounds will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Heisenberg drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Heisenberg jabs Pounds right on the nose. Pounds blinks but takes it well.
Pounds buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pounds throws a body kick that misses.
Pounds uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Heisenberg.
Pounds shoots in but no luck this time.
The fighters circling - Pounds throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pounds fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Heisenberg checks it well.
Pounds displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heisenberg throws out the jab.
Pounds moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Heisenberg.
Pounds was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Pounds takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Raphaele Heisenberg seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Heisenberg scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Donk. Pounds catches Heisenberg right on the button with a cross.
Pounds feints and as Heisenberg raises his hands in defense, Pounds changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Pounds looking to sit in guard and control but Heisenberg gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Pounds is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds working a defensive guard here.
Heisenberg distracts Pounds with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Pounds is pulling down on Heisenberg's head to control his posture.
Pounds is trying to control the position but Heisenberg postures up.
Heisenberg stands up over Pounds, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Pounds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is pressing down on Heisenberg's thigh, looking to free his foot. Heisenberg is holding on for now.
Heisenberg trying to control from the bottom.
Heisenberg manages to get to full guard.
Heisenberg is looking for a triangle but Pounds pushes his legs off easily.
Heisenberg looking to hit a scissor sweep but Pounds is one step ahead there.
Heisenberg has his foot on Pounds's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Pounds works his way back into a safe position though.
Pounds works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Heisenberg has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Pounds is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heisenberg tries to get to full guard but Pounds has control of the leg.
Pounds lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Heisenberg tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Pounds is taking a breather. Heisenberg says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Heisenberg is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pounds pulls his head out easily.
Nice strikes from Pounds there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Pounds trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Heisenberg manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Heisenberg is looking to work some ground and pound but Pounds has wrist control.
Pounds trying to keep a closed guard but Heisenberg is proving a slippery customer.
Heisenberg controlling from the top position.
Pounds keeping moving, preventing Heisenberg from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Raphaele Heisenberg will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Heisenberg blocks a jab.
Heisenberg throws out a counter right but Pounds avoids it with no problem.
Pounds pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Heisenberg fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Pounds looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Heisenberg fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Pounds feinted with a counter takedown.
Heisenberg jabs Pounds to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Pounds is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Heisenberg misses with a double jab.
Heisenberg changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Heisenberg throws a hook but Pounds blocks it.
Heisenberg lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Nice sprawl there from Pounds as Heisenberg shoots in.
Heisenberg gets the takedown into side control.
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!
Pounds is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Pounds controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Pounds has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Heisenberg is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pounds gets back to full guard.
Heisenberg is working Pounds over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Pounds bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Heisenberg's guard.
Heisenberg working for a triangle but Pounds defends it easily.
Pounds trying to control but Heisenberg is working from the bottom.
Heisenberg looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pounds trying to control but Heisenberg is working from the bottom.
Pounds got a little sloppy there for a moment and Heisenberg has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Pounds has managed to get both his arms back between Heisenberg's legs - danger averted.
Heisenberg had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Pounds defends it easily.
Heisenberg is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Heisenberg bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pounds's guard.
Pounds is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Heisenberg wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pounds looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Heisenberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Pounds controlling the action here.
Pounds working the head and body with strikes.
Heisenberg is not content to let Pounds control the position.
Heisenberg is trying to get back to full guard.
Pounds content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Heisenberg tries to roll over but Pounds keeps him under control.
Pounds looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pounds wants to pass to mount but Heisenberg is defending the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Heisenberg manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Pounds sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Heisenberg is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Pounds preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Pounds slips nicely into half guard.
Pounds is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Heisenberg!
Heisenberg is wriggling around trying to escape.
And that's the end of the fight!
Raphaele Heisenberg comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Heisenberg has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Stewart Dunkirk scores the fight 28:29
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Raphaele Heisenberg!
Raphaele Heisenberg was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mannie Parazinho (ranked 2726 p4p, 249 weight class) and Dardan Douchebag (ranked 2803 p4p, 259 weight class). Douchebag has chosen Donkey as his entrance music. Mannie Parazinho is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mannie Parazinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dardan Douchebag!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Douchebag fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Parazinho sprawls well initially but Douchebag persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Parazinho taking some punishment here, with Douchebag in his half guard.
Douchebag trying to control from Parazinho's half guard. Parazinho has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Douchebag with a nice head shot there.
Parazinho is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound.
Douchebag looking to sit in guard and control but Parazinho gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Douchebag working a defensive guard here.
Douchebag isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Parazinho stacks Douchebag on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Parazinho!
Parazinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parazinho working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Douchebag stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Douchebag is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Douchebag's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Douchebag tries to bench press Parazinho off him but Parazinho keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Parazinho is looking to take a break and control but Douchebag is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Parazinho decides to stand up, so the ref orders Douchebag to his feet.
Douchebag tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Parazinho paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Douchebag or perhaps it was just good defense by Parazinho, which made it look bad.
Douchebag has taken the fight to the clinch.
Douchebag is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Douchebag has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Parazinho after a bit of a struggle.
Mannie Parazinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
Parazinho tries to throw a body punch but Douchebag avoids it by throwing Parazinho back against the cage.
Douchebag avoiding damage.
Douchebag tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Douchebag takes an elbow to the temple.
Parazinho is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Douchebag is keeping busy.
Parazinho misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag has Parazinho pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Parazinho manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Parazinho lands with a left to the head.
Douchebag is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Parazinho is defending well.
A short body shot lands from Parazinho as the two fighters clinch.
Parazinho pushes Douchebag back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Douchebag changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Parazinho fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Douchebag has closed the distance and engaged Parazinho in a clinch.
Parazinho tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Douchebag's elbow.
Douchebag has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Parazinho is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Douchebag has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Parazinho seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Douchebag can turn it around.
The referee calls for Douchebag to work.
Douchebag gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Parazinho regains guard.
Parazinho working a defensive guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Parazinho looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Douchebag postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Parazinho throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Parazinho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Douchebag postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Douchebag lands a couple of elbows.
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!
Parazinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douchebag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douchebag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Parazinho escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Douchebag gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
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 Mannie Parazinho will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Douchebag moves in looking to clinch but Parazinho pushes him off.
Parazinho throws a push kick but Douchebag slaps the foot to one side.
Douchebag is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Parazinho.
Douchebag has a takedown stuffed.
Douchebag fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Parazinho scores with a body shot.
Parazinho comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Douchebag fails with an attempt to clinch.
Douchebag shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Parazinho sprawls well. Parazinho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Douchebag gets slowly back to his feet.
Mannie Parazinho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dardan Douchebag.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Douchebag misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Douchebag moves to clinch but Parazinho breaks away
and Parazinho counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Parazinho connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parazinho dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Douchebag throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Parazinho tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Douchebag is in Parazinho's guard.
Parazinho is looking for a triangle but Douchebag pushes his legs off easily.
Parazinho is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Parazinho working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Douchebag doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Douchebag manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Douchebag working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Douchebag chips away with some ground and pound.
Parazinho is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Parazinho has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Douchebag can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Douchebag trying to control the position from guard on top but Parazinho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Douchebag distracts Parazinho with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Parazinho looking for a sweep. Not yet Parazinho, not yet.
Parazinho has his hands on Douchebag's head, controlling the position.
Douchebag content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Douchebag scoring with some ground and pound.
Douchebag won't allow Parazinho to sweep him here.
Douchebag has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Parazinho to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Douchebag is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Parazinho pulls down on the head and he's put Douchebag to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Mannie Parazinho!
Mannie Parazinho 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Maxim Jericho (ranked 2307 p4p, 223 weight class) and Marcelo Santiago (ranked 3102 p4p, 277 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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28
147 lbs
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150 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
12 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maxim Jericho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcelo Santiago!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Cecil Peabody and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jericho getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Jericho misses with a wild body shot.
Santiago drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jericho defends it well.
Jericho swinging wildly here.
Jericho throws a body kick that misses.
Santiago takes a kick to the side of the head.
Jericho fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Santiago manages to avoid it.
Santiago tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Santiago moves out of range as Jericho throws a body kick.
Santiago looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Jericho.
Jericho turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Santiago stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jericho.
Jericho rushes Santiago and presses him up against the cage.
Santiago tries to break the clinch but Jericho is controlling the position.
Jericho makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jericho gets underhooks to prevent Santiago's takedown attempt.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jericho stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Santiago jumps guard but Jericho turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Santiago is looking for a takedown.
Maxim Jericho has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Marcelo Santiago.
Santiago tightens his grip and picks Jericho up, before dumping him to the ground. Jericho manages to land in guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jericho wants to sweep here but Santiago controlling him for the moment.
Jericho controlling Santiago's posture.
Jericho looking for a guillotine here but Santiago defends easily.
Jericho looking for a triangle here. Santiago is fighting it but it looks tight! Jericho pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Santiago is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Maxim Jericho!
Maxim Jericho thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Braxton Hernando (ranked 4863 p4p, 355 weight class) and General Bushido (ranked 4314 p4p, 330 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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144 lbs
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145 lbs
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Braxton Hernando!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, General Bushido!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Robert Twigg and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernando is looking to clinch but Bushido is avoiding it.
Bushido lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bushido shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Hernando sprawls well. Hernando wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Bushido gets slowly back to his feet.
Hernando throws a leg kick but Bushido sees it coming and moves out of range.
Bushido shoots in for a takedown but Hernando shows good takedown defense.
Hernando steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bushido.
Bushido closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Hernando throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
Nice takedown defense from Hernando. No joy for Bushido on that attempt.
Braxton Hernando has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of General Bushido.
Hernando connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Bushido is defended easily by Hernando.
Hernando swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Bushido.
Hernando throws a right hand that misses
and Bushido counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hernando throws a jab when Bushido was well out of range.
Hernando thumps Bushido with a low kick.
Hernando gets caught flat footed, as Bushido shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando is trying to control the position but Bushido postures up.
Bushido trying to control but Hernando is working from the bottom.
Bushido looking to pass the guard.
Hernando is looking for a triangle but Bushido pushes his legs off easily.
Bushido wants to pass the guard but Hernando is keeping the position.
Hernando 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.
Hernando controls Bushido momentarily but Bushido frees himself.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.
Hernando keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
Bushido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hernando tries to strike from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two 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.
Hernando manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Bushido manages to get himself to full guard.
Bushido keeping moving, preventing Hernando from controlling successfully.
We've been hearing good reports from Hernando's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hernando missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bushido is pulling down on Hernando's head. It's preventing any offense from Hernando, at least for the moment.
Bushido's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hernando won't allow Bushido to sweep him here.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido is working from the bottom.
Hernando postures up and lands a big shot to Bushido's brow.
Bushido pulls Hernando in close to prevent any damage.
Bushido looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Hernando passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hernando is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hernando slips a nice elbow through Bushido's hands, connecting with Bushido's forehead.
Bushido moves into full guard.
Bushido is trying to keep Hernando in close.
Bushido manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Hernando manages to get himself to full guard.
Hernando tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bushido pushing down on Hernando's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hernando gets back to full guard.
Bushido stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hernando swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bushido drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bushido jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bushido stopping the sweep attempt from Hernando.
Hernando is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Bushido is on the wrong end of a couple of strikes there.
Bushido won't allow Hernando to sweep him here.
Bushido wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Bushido forces his way into half guard.
Bushido throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Hernando has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Bushido is working away from the top position though.
Hernando wants to improve his position but Bushido is controlling well.
Bushido not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Braxton Hernando dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bushido shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Hernando is trying to defend but Bushido finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bushido is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Hernando sees it coming and defends easily.
Bushido looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Bushido wants to free his trapped foot but Hernando is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Bushido seems to be looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bushido sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hernando defending well though.
Hernando is staying active underneath Bushido, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Hernando looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hernando manages to get to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando looking for a sweep. Not yet Hernando, not yet.
Bushido advances to half guard.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido postures up.
Bushido wants to take a breather but Hernando is having none of it.
Bushido wants to pass the guard but Hernando is defending well.
Bushido is trying to control. Hernando wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Bushido seems to be working for a kimura but Hernando defends the submission attempt.
Hernando trying to hold on to Bushido's head to control him but Bushido postures up.
Bushido trying to control the action but Hernando is working from the bottom.
That's two 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.
Bushido wants to advance to full mount but Hernando doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bushido looking to pass the guard.
Hernando lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hernando won't allow Bushido to get back to his feet.
Bushido is looking for a triangle but Hernando pushes his legs off easily.
Hernando looking to sit in guard and control but Bushido gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Bushido wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Bushido stopping the sweep attempt from Hernando.
Hernando trying to keep a closed guard but Bushido is proving a slippery customer.
Hernando trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hernando throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Bushido tries to free his leg and advance position but Hernando is retaining full guard.
Hernando thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Bushido wants to control from the top but Hernando keeps moving.
Bushido content to stall in guard here.
Bushido pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hernando is keeping the position for now.
Hernando managing to control the position.
Hernando trying to control the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hernando keeping moving, preventing Bushido from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Bushido blocks a head kick by Hernando.
Bushido is looking to clinch but Hernando is avoiding it.
Bushido scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Bushido wants to control but Hernando is keeping him busy.
Bushido stands up out of the half guard.
Good shot there by Hernando.
Hernando motions for Bushido to come forward. Hernando throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Hernando tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bushido was well out of range. Poor timing from Hernando.
Bushido with the counter takedown but Hernando avoids it easily.
Hernando connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hernando lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bushido closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Bushido wants to control but Hernando is keeping him busy.
Hernando punching from the bottom.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido postures up.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
General Bushido 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! This is the final round!
Hernando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernando wants it to stay on the feet.
Hernando stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Hernando wants it to stay on the feet.
Bushido has managed to clinch.
Bushido drags the fight down to the ground.
Bushido trying to keep a closed guard but Hernando is proving a slippery customer.
Bushido utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bushido looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Bushido looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hernando is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hernando avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hernando trying to control the position from guard on top but Bushido is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hernando is in close to Bushido's body, working some short punches and elbows.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Bushido holds on and takes a little breather.
Hernando stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bushido swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bushido controls Hernando momentarily but Hernando frees himself.
Bushido looking for a sweep. Not yet Bushido, not yet.
Bushido controlling Hernando's posture.
Hernando throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Bushido works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hernando makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bushido has his foot on Hernando's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hernando works his way back into a safe position though.
Hernando trying to control but Bushido is working from the bottom.
Hernando is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Bushido is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hernando postures up in Bushido's guard and throws a big left but Bushido blocks it.
Bushido tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bushido is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Hernando rolls with it to try and escape but Bushido cranks on the arm and Hernando is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). General Bushido!
General Bushido decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rodney Garcia (ranked 3061 p4p, 402 weight class) and Mr Joker (ranked 3671 p4p, 470 weight class). Joker has chosen The Jester of Genocide - Travis Scott as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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217 lbs
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World class boxer
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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
32 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rodney Garcia!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mr Joker!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Gwen Towbar and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joker throws a right hand that Garcia ducks under and follows up with a left that Garcia also avoids with ease.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joker has managed to clinch.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
A nice left hand lands by Joker.
Joker misses with some punches.
Joker blocks an uppercut.
Joker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joker tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Joker misses with the head strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joker is defending well.
Joker misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia is working Joker over against the cage.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Joker wants to clinch up but Garcia keeps it at a distance.
Garcia takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Joker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Garcia throws a hook but Joker avoids it easily.
Joker blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Joker lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Joker shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Garcia throws a push kick but Joker slaps the foot to one side.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joker has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Joker avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Garcia shoots in looking for a takedown. Joker tries to sprawl out of it but Garcia keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Joker manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Garcia gets tackled into the cage by Joker. Joker maintains the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Joker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Joker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joker.
Joker can't find room to land a body shot as Garcia controls the action.
Joker is pressed up against the cage. Garcia has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Joker down to the mat. Joker avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodney Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia keeps the fight on the outside.
Garcia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Joker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Joker displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Garcia.
Joker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Joker connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Joker lands with a good body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joker chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Garcia can pounce on him.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Garcia scores with a hook to the body. Joker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Garcia dives in and grabs Joker's left leg, looking for a takedown. Joker pushes down on Garcia's head and hops out.
Joker lands a really nice looking cross but Garcia seems unphased.
Joker scores with a nice strike.
Joker lands an overhand right.
Mr Joker is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Garcia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Joker backs up against the cage.
It looks like Mr Joker has been cut.
Joker lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joker scores with the left hand. Garcia knows he should have avoided that one.
Joker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Joker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Joker misses with a looping left.
Joker is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Garcia had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Joker misses with a straight left.
Joker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Joker scores with a hook to the body. Garcia takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joker ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Joker blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Joker keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nice shot by Joker.
Joker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joker's jab looks to have found its range, popping Garcia under the eye.
A clash of legs there as Joker blocks the low kick.
Joker lands a nice looking body shot.
Joker pushes Garcia up against the cage in a clinch.
Joker misses with a body punch.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Joker fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Joker scores with a shot to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joker dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Mr Joker'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.
Garcia misses with a head kick.
Joker smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Garcia looks to land a left hand but Joker moved out of range nicely.
Joker scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Joker, as that shot connected.
Garcia tries a head kick but it misses.
Garcia scores with a punch to the head.
Joker bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joker clinches up with Garcia and pushes him back against the cage.
I was talking to Garcia's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Garcia scores with a shot to the side of Joker's head.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Joker.
Joker has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Mr Joker seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Garcia blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
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!
Garcia blocks an uppercut.
Joker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joker.
Garcia is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Joker is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joker misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joker throws a head punch that misses.
Joker's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joker lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Joker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A short left from Joker.
Joker has a couple of punches blocked by Garcia.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch but Joker keeps him there for the moment.
Joker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joker throws a head punch that misses.
Joker throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Garcias head.
Garcia is trying to break the clinch but Joker is controlling him.
Garcia blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Joker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Joker lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Joker fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Still in the clinch, Joker scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Joker.
Joker lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joker has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joker.
Joker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Joker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Joker tries to throw a body punch but Garcia avoids it by throwing Joker back against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Joker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Joker fails to land.
Joker tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Joker gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Joker swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Garcia blocks a body shot from Joker.
Joker pushes Garcia back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Garcia tries to circle away but Joker has him pinned against the cage.
Garcia misses with a hook from the clinch.
Joker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Garcia's elbow.
Joker blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joker softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Joker throws a head punch that misses.
Joker lands a right hand that snaps the head of Garcia backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Joker fails to land.
Joker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Joker scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joker gets underhooks to prevent Garcia's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rodney Garcia. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Joker makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Joker throws a punch but it's blocked by Garcia.
Garcia blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia wants to break free but Joker has control.
A head punch on the inside from Joker fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Joker fails to land.
Joker lands an uppercut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Garcia wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Joker has him pressed against the cage.
Joker misses with a short punch on the inside.
Garcia has hold of one of Joker's legs. Joker is fighting the takedown attempt but Garcia gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Joker bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Garcia's guard.
Garcia looking to hit a scissor sweep but Joker is one step ahead there.
Garcia keeping moving, preventing Joker from controlling successfully.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mr Joker showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Mr Joker's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Joker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Joker saw that one coming.
Garcia walks into a jab.
Garcia takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A big left from Garcia misses.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joker moves out of range of the strikes.
Joker lands a body shot.
Garcia is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Nice cross by Joker.
Garcia is rocked!
Joker fakes the body blow, causing Garcia to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Garcia goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mr Joker!
After the fight, Mr Joker 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bunt Jernit (ranked 928 p4p, 111 weight class) and Johnny Kilmister (ranked 1536 p4p, 165 weight class). Jernit comes to the cage accompanied by Sail - Awolnation. Bunt Jernit has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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155 lbs
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
23 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bunt Jernit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Johnny Kilmister!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice defenses there by Kilmister.
Kilmister takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kilmister throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kilmister tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jernit throws a jab but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Jernit has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Jernit lands with a hook. Kilmister tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Jernit thows a left - swing and a miss!
Kilmister gets a double leg takedown into Jernit's guard.
Kilmister preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jernit pulls Kilmister in close to prevent any damage.
Jernit working a defensive guard here.
Kilmister 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.
Jernit might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jernit is keeping the position for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Jernit wants to sweep here but Kilmister controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Kilmister accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Kilmister is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Johnny Kilmister seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jernit tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Kilmister is able to avoid easily.
Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jernit.
Jernit tries a low kick but Kilmister avoids it.
Kilmister darts in looking for a takedown but Jernit gets double underhooks and turns Kilmister into the cage.
Jernit looks to throw the jab but Kilmister is out of range.
Jernit lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kilmister's sensitive parts.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jernit has his hands on Kilmister's head, controlling the position.
Kilmister with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kilmister stands up from Jernit's guard - Kilmister perhaps looking for a knockout.
A jab from Jernit misses.
Jernit misses the shot to the body.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jernit is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Kilmister's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Kilmister stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jernit.
Jernit dodges the punch combination from Kilmister.
Sloppy strikes from Kilmister. Those never looked like landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kilmister.
Kilmister rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jernit moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
As Kilmister backs away, Jernit returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jernit avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jernit scores with a nice body kick.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jernit throws a low kick, looking for Kilmister's leg but Kilmister calmly moves out of range.
Jernit waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kilmister.
Kilmister misses with a jab, cross combination.
Jernit stuns Kilmister with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Kilmister moves out of range as Jernit strikes.
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
Jernit lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kilmister misses with a double jab.
Kilmister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jernit is looking to slow Kilmister down with leg kicks.
Jernit connects with a leg kick. Kilmister looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Kilmister throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jernit connects with a solid leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit checks a leg kick.
Jernit seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jernit scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kilmister avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kilmister steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jernit.
Jernit avoids the head kick by Kilmister.
Jernit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jernit.
Kilmister fails to land with a series of punches.
Kilmister tries to bum rush Jernit with a series of wild strikes but Jernit uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kilmister looks to land a right hand but Jernit moved out of range.
Jernit is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Kilmister.
Kilmister is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kilmister darts in and clinches Jernit up against the cage.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Good body shot from Jernit.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Kilmister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kilmister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jernit is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Kilmister keeps moving.
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 Bunt Jernit will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kilmister avoids the body shot from Jernit.
A little jabbing left from Kilmister on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kilmister throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jernit makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Kilmister gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jernit connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jernit swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Jernit avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Jernit throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kilmister avoids the head kick by Jernit.
Johnny Kilmister is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jernit has closed the distance and engaged Kilmister in a clinch.
Jernit missing with knees to the body.
Jernit misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jernit misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jernit throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jernit misses with a punch on the inside.
Kilmister struggles to land a body shot inside as Jernit controls his hands.
Jernit lands a nice uppercut.
Kilmister misses with a punch to the body.
Kilmister is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Jernit is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kilmister lands a shoulder strike.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Jernit pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Kilmister pushes off an throws an elbow but Jernit leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Jernit prevents a body shot from Kilmister.
Kilmister tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jernit's elbow.
Kilmister ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Kilmister no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Jernit trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kilmister working a defensive guard here.
Kilmister keeping full guard, as Jernit tries to pass.
Jernit wants to control from the top but Kilmister keeps moving.
Jernit knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Kilmister on the ground.
Jernit looking to sit in guard and control but Kilmister gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kilmister in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kilmister keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Jernit's head.
Kilmister trying to control but Jernit is working from the bottom.
Jernit pulls Kilmister in to control the position.
Kilmister has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Jernit is trying to keep Kilmister in close.
Kilmister controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister is looking to work some ground and pound but Jernit has wrist control.
Jernit keeping full guard, as Kilmister tries to pass.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Jernit wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kilmister tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jernit defends well and Kilmister ends up having to push Jernit into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kilmister.
Kilmister is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Jernit wants to clinch.
Kilmister moves away from the strike by Jernit.
Jernit does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Kilmister misses with a head kick.
Some wild striking there from Kilmister.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jernit fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jernit dips to his left and cracks Kilmister with an uppercut!
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
Kilmister takes the fight into the clinch.
Jernit letting Kilmister take a breather here.
Kilmister slowing the pace effectively.
Kilmister continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Jernit looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kilmister breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kilmister falls off balance throwing a combination
and Jernit counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kilmister checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Jernit throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kilmister sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Kilmister wants to counter the offense by Jernit and move into the clinch position.
Like a baseball bat into the meat of his leg there - nice leg kick by Jernit.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bunt Jernit dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! And we move into the final round!
Kilmister throws a shot from downtown. Jernit moves away and avoids it.
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
Jernit takes a kick to the side of the head.
A big right from Jernit misses.
Kilmister keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kilmister closes the distance and pushes Jernit back into the cage.
Kilmister jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jernit walks away with a smile on his face. Kilmister gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jernit.
Kilmister is looking to clinch.
Jernit tries to counter by clinching up but Kilmister breaks away and moves out of range.
Jernit wants to land a leg kick but Kilmister is out of range.
Kilmister closes the distance and pushes Jernit back into the cage.
Jernit misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A right handed body shot lands from Jernit.
Jernit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kilmister tries a body shot but Jernit blocks it.
Jernit dodges an elbow strike from Kilmister.
Jernit misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jernit lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jernit scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jernit swings wildly with an uppercut but Kilmister uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jernit using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Kilmister has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Come on Kilmister - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jernit lands an elbow just above Kilmister 's eye.
It looks like Johnny Kilmister has been cut.
Jernit lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kilmister works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jernit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kilmister tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Jernit fails to land.
Kilmister stalls.
Jernit makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jernit lands an elbow inside that Kilmister shrugs off.
Jernit missing with knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jernit pushes Kilmister back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jernit lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kilmister backwards.
Kilmister is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kilmister looking to stall.
Kilmister is still on wobbly legs! Can Jernit finish him?
Jernit misses with the head strike.
Kilmister seems to have recovered his senses.
Kilmister drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Jernit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Jernit tries to throw a body punch but Kilmister avoids it by throwing Jernit back against the cage.
Kilmister's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jernit throws a punch but it's blocked by Kilmister.
Kilmister tries to pull guard but Jernit forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bunt Jernit has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Johnny Kilmister.
Jernit lands with a light punch inside.
Jernit working aggressively here.
Kilmister fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kilmister pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Jernit slips a jab and a cross from Kilmister.
Jernit swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Kilmister tries to clinch there but Jernit circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Jernit misses the target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister blocks the body kick.
Kilmister moves in looking to clinch but Jernit pushes him off.
Jernit throws a big shot that misses.
Jernit connects with an inside leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jernit.
Kilmister fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Kilmister tries for a takedown but Jernit circles away easily
and Jernit counters with a good low kick that Kilmister was not able to check.
Jernit is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kilmister can do to turn this around?
Kilmister lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jernit circles away quickly and effectively.
Jernit swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Bunt Jernit is winning the standup battle so far.
Jernit throws a solid leg kick but Kilmister takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jernit.
Kilmister looks to land a combination but Jernit avoids it well.
Kilmister throws a lazy uppercut
and Jernit counters with a stiff right hand.
Kilmister on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kilmister manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jernit on his heels. He'll look to pass Jernit's guard now, I'm sure.
Kilmister takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kilmister trying to control the position from guard on top but Jernit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jernit looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kilmister is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kilmister in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Johnny Kilmister has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kilmister trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Jernit pulls Kilmister in close to prevent any damage.
Kilmister missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jernit working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kilmister.
Kilmister throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jernit keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kilmister.
Kilmister misses with a shot to the body
and Jernit counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bunt Jernit showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Jernit, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bunt Jernit!
Bunt Jernit 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 Cian Cartwright (ranked 2177 p4p, 243 weight class) and Kamerun Diaz (ranked 2340 p4p, 259 weight class). Cartwright comes to the cage accompanied by Engulfed by Darkness. Diaz has chosen Beast in Black - Ghost in the Rain as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Cian Cartwright!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kamerun Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cartwright rushes Diaz and presses him up against the cage.
Diaz misses with the head strike.
Diaz blocks a body shot from Cartwright.
Cartwright swings wildly with an uppercut but Diaz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Diaz drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Cartwright gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Diaz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cartwright slows down the pace here.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cartwright looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cartwright takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Cian Cartwright has been cut.
Diaz gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cartwright counters with a series of strikes. Diaz will be more careful next time no doubt.
Cartwright tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Diaz paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cartwright goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Cian Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diaz digs a good body shot into Cartwright's ribs.
Cartwright instigates a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Cartwright.
Cartwright has Diaz pressed against the cage, preventing Diaz from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Diaz breaks the clinch.
Cartwright closes the distance but Diaz moves to the side
and Diaz counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Cartwright looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Diaz keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Cartwright's head.
Diaz slips nicely into half guard.
Cartwright gets full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cartwright is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Cartwright looking for a guillotine here but Diaz defends easily.
Cartwright looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Diaz with a nice head shot there.
Diaz postures up and lands a big shot to Cartwright's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright is trying to keep Diaz in close.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Cartwright is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Cartwright is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Diaz defends well.
Cartwright wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
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.
Diaz is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Cartwright looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cartwright has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Diaz can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Diaz chips away with some ground and pound.
Diaz wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Diaz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Diaz trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright wants to get back to his feet but Diaz is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Cartwright working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Diaz doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Diaz manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kamerun Diaz will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Cian Cartwright's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Both fighters circling slowly here as the pace drops. Hopefully one of them does someth.. OOOHHHH!!!! Diaz throws an absolute beast of a head kick! Cartwright is done! He's out cold, twisted and contorted up against the cage! Wow!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kamerun Diaz!
In his post fight interview, Kamerun Diaz started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mick Dundee (ranked 1229 p4p, 180 weight class) and Leif Erikson (ranked 1180 p4p, 172 weight class). Erikson is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Into Battle - Ensiferum. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of
19 - 10 - 3, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mick Dundee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of
13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Leif Erikson !
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dundee fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Erikson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Erikson moves forwards but Dundee connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Dundee checks the leg kick.
Erikson 's coach down at Chris Leben KO Academy was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Erikson 's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Dundee misses with a lunging right hand
and Erikson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Dundee tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Erikson misses with a head kick.
Good exchange - Dundee coming out on top.
Dundee works the jab nicely.
Dundee thows a leg kick but Erikson checks it
and Erikson counters with a nice uppercut.
Dundee scores with a hook to the body. Erikson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson throws a series of strikes that have Dundee backpedaling.
Erikson lands with a shot to the body.
Dundee dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Erikson . That did some damage!
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Dundee crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Erikson - the referee stops the clock and Dundee gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Erikson . Dundee manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Dundee avoids the body shot from Erikson .
Erikson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dundee momentarily.
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Dundee lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Erikson circles away quickly and effectively.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Erikson ! But no joy.
Dundee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at JAG Training Grounds [$500/week] in the buildup to the fight.
Erikson tries to move into range but Dundee moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Dundee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erikson checks a leg kick nicely.
Dundee waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Erikson .
Erikson is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Dundee rather than just go for the knockout.
Erikson slips under a jab from Dundee.
Mick Dundee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dundee looks to throw the jab but Erikson is out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Dundee 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 Erikson has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Erikson and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Erikson misses with a body shot.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Erikson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Dundee throws a looping overhand right but Erikson ducks down to avoid it.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dundee throws out the jab.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dundee, right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson cracks Dundee with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Erikson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Erikson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Erikson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dundee throws a shot from downtown. Erikson moves away and avoids it.
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Dundee throws an off balance right hand
and Erikson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Erikson throws a wild body kick that Dundee sees coming a mile off.
Erikson checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dundee on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dundee's jab looks to have found its range, popping Erikson under the eye.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Erikson .
Erikson throws a body punch but Dundee moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Dundee fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dundee pivots, looking for a leg kick but Erikson is out of range and Dundee settles back down.
Erikson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Dundee takes the fight into the clinch.
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dundee connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Erikson 's hands.
Dundee slips a jab from Erikson .
Dundee lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dundee misses the body punch
and Erikson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dundee cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Erikson blocks a low kick nicely.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch but Erikson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dundee misses with a leg kick
and Erikson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dundee misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Erikson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee clinches up against the cage.
A hook to the body from Erikson .
Good body shot from Dundee.
A nice left hand lands by Dundee.
Erikson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
Erikson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dundee or not.
Dundee is breathing heavily.
Erikson works on Dundee's body with a couple of short punches.
Erikson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Erikson .
Erikson blocks an uppercut.
Erikson lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Erikson tries to throw a body punch but Dundee avoids it by throwing Erikson back against the cage.
Erikson lands an uppercut.
Dundee fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dundee struggles to land a body shot inside as Erikson controls his hands.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Erikson on the inside.
Erikson pushes Dundee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erikson looks to land a body kick but Dundee moved away.
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Dundee moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Erikson cracks Dundee with a right hand to the side of the head.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Erikson 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 Dundee has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Dundee and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Dundee sizes up Erikson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Erikson thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Dundee if he has to take too many more of those.
Dundee stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Erikson .
Erikson throws a sloppy head kick and Dundee moves out of range easily.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Erikson , right into the meat.
Erikson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Dundee looks to land a combination but Erikson avoids it well.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dundee steps away.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
Dundee lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Erikson blocks a jab.
A jab lands there for Dundee.
Erikson lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson misses with a body punch
enabling Dundee to counter with a crisp jab.
Dundee pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dundee steps away.
Dundee throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
Dundee takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Dundee swings for the body but Erikson moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson throws a nice inside leg kick.
Dundee takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Dundee takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Erikson avoids a punch combination nicely.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Leif Erikson seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Dundee lands a nice leg kick that just misses Erikson 's sensitive parts.
Erikson misses with an uppercut. Dundee saw that one coming.
Dundee clinches.
Dundee blocks a body shot from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Dundee throws a head punch that misses.
Erikson throws a head punch that misses.
Dundee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Erikson lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Dundee backwards.
Dundee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Erikson 's elbow.
Erikson lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dundees head.
Erikson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dundee is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dundee lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Leif Erikson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Dundee dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Jab from Erikson .
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
Dundee looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Dundee moves away and avoids it.
Erikson staying out of range there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dundee slips under a jab from Erikson .
Dundee tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson blocks it.
Dundee throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Erikson scoring well with a low kick there.
Dundee takes a swing at Erikson 's ribcage but misses.
Dundee blocks a low kick nicely.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Erikson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dundee manages to avoid it.
Erikson misses with a lunging right hand
and Dundee counters with a nice body shot.
Dundee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Erikson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Dundee avoids them all with ease.
Dundee throws a front kick aimed at Erikson 's knee but Erikson avoids it well.
Dundee blocks a low kick nicely.
Dundee scores with a jab to the body.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Erikson loads up on a big right hand but Dundee slips the punch.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Erikson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A big right from Dundee misses.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Dundee throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Dundee misses the shot to the body.
Erikson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Dundee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Erikson manages to avoid it.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
It looked like Dundee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Erikson .
Dundee moves out of range of the body kick.
Erikson throws a low kick but Dundee moves out of range easily.
Dundee scores with a sloppy right hand. Erikson should have avoided that one.
Erikson throws a shot from downtown. Dundee moves away and avoids it.
Dundee takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Dundee staying out of range there.
Good work by Dundee as he checks the leg kick.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
Dundee is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Erikson .
Dundee takes one to the chin there.
A lazy left from Dundee finds it's target.
Erikson throws a nice looking combination but Dundee bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Dundee connects with the punch.
Dundee throws a chopping leg kick but Erikson manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Dundee misses with a hook. Erikson ducked under it nicely.
Erikson throws a big shot that misses.
Dundee swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Dundee throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Erikson , as that shot connected.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Erikson throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dundee misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Erikson missing with a left hand there. Dundee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Dundee is looking to counter the offense by Erikson and move into the clinch.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Dundee's ribs.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson digs a good body shot into Dundee's ribs.
Erikson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Erikson misses with a straight left.
Erikson connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Dundee tests Erikson 's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dundee throws a big shot that misses.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Dundee attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Dundee moves into the clinch.
Erikson misses with the head strike.
Erikson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Erikson ducks under a wild hook from Dundee.
Erikson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dundee. Erikson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A solid leg kick lands there for Erikson .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Erikson throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Dundee throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Erikson throws out a leg kick but Dundee moves out of range and Erikson only half commits.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Erikson moved away.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erikson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dundee.
Erikson flicks out a counter leg kick but Dundee steps away.
Dundee cracks Erikson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Erikson lands a jab to Dundee's midsection.
Dundee throws a hook but Erikson avoids it easily.
Dundee avoids the head kick by Erikson .
Erikson listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Dundee slips a jab from Erikson .
Erikson slips under a jab.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dundee is looking to score with low kicks.
Dundee just misses with a punch to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee ducks right into an uppercut from Erikson .
Dundee has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dundee there as he acknowledges the shot.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson works over Dundee's head and body with a nice combination.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dundee ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dundee thows a left - swing and a miss!
Erikson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dundee.
Erikson dodges the punch combination from Dundee.
Dundee checks the leg kick nicely there.
Erikson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Erikson lands a lovely overhand right.
Dundee throws a jab when Erikson was well out of range.
Dundee throws a jab but it's blocked by Erikson .
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Erikson swings away with a body shot that misses
and Erikson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Erikson throws the kick towards the body but Dundee avoids it.
Erikson slips a straight right by Dundee.
A low kick from Erikson misses
and Dundee counters by clinching up.
Erikson lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Dundee fails to land.
Erikson lands a left hand.
Erikson prevents a body shot from Dundee.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Erikson .
Erikson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Erikson breaks from the clinch.
Dundee throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Dundee wants to land a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson cracks Dundee with an open hand slap.
Erikson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Dundee is out of range.
Dundee gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Erikson throws a hook but Dundee blocks it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Leif Erikson really dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Erikson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dundee.
Erikson with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dundee to score with a decent uppercut.
Erikson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Erikson looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Erikson has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dundee.
Dundee throws an overhand right that lands on Erikson 's shoulder, as Erikson tries to avoid the shot.
Erikson replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Dundee blocks it well.
Dundee changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Dundee rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Erikson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Erikson throws a head kick but Dundee moves out of range.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee misses with a low kick.
Erikson throws a good cross that connects.
Erikson lands with an uppercut that bounces Dundee off the cage and back into range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee tries to bum rush Erikson with a series of wild strikes but Erikson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Erikson misses its intended target.
Dundee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Erikson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Erikson scores with a shot to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Erikson .
Erikson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dundee.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Erikson avoids the body shot from Dundee.
Dundee lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Erikson at a distance.
Dundee scores with a nice head shot.
Erikson walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dundee dips to his left and cracks Erikson with an uppercut!
Erikson misses with a wild body shot.
Erikson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dundee takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Erikson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Erikson backs away, Dundee returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Dundee checks a leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Erikson misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Erikson slips a jab from Dundee.
Erikson looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Dundee throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Erikson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Dundee wants to land a leg kick but Erikson is out of range.
Erikson stuns Dundee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Dundee throws a body punch but Erikson moves out of range.
Dundee defending well as Erikson loads up on a big left hand.
Dundee is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Erikson throws an off balance right hand
and Dundee counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dundee scores with a nice strike.
Erikson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Erikson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Erikson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Erikson walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Dundee checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dundee wants to clinch but Erikson slips to the side
and Erikson counters with a straight right hand.
Dundee jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice side step and Erikson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Erikson cracks a nice hook into Dundee's ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
Dundee tried to counter with a leg kick but Erikson avoided it.
Erikson takes one on the button.
Erikson throws a leg kick which misses Dundee's front leg but catches the back leg as Dundee tries to avoid it.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Erikson misses with a low kick.
Erikson lands a nice looking body kick.
Dundee throws a right hand that misses
letting Erikson counter with a right hand.
Erikson just misses with a punch to the body.
Dundee lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Dundee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Erikson stuns Dundee with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
Dundee appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Dundee chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Erikson can pounce on him.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee throws a leg kick
and Erikson counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Erikson scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
Dundee lands a nice hook to Erikson 's body. Erikson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Dundee connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Erikson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dundee moves away.
A jab from Dundee misses.
Dundee tries to land a leg kick but Erikson saw it coming and moves away.
The fighters circling - Dundee throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ouch! a nice leg kick from Dundee, right into the meat.
Erikson takes a swing at Dundee's ribcage but misses.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dundee.
Dundee jabs Erikson right on the nose. Erikson blinks but takes it well.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Erikson lands with a nice body punch.
Erikson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Dundee misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Leif Erikson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Erikson cracks Dundee with an open hand slap.
Dundee misses with a body shot.
Dundee tries to clinch there but Erikson circles away.
A big right from Dundee misses.
Erikson throws a series of punches but Dundee avoids them all with ease.
Erikson lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dundee at a distance.
Erikson misses the shot to the body.
Erikson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dundee with a nice cross.
That kick from Erikson tenderised Dundee's leg. Dundee is trying to keep his angry face on.
Erikson takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Erikson looks to land a right hand but Dundee moved out of range.
Erikson takes one to the side of the head.
A jab from Dundee misses.
Erikson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dundee is looking to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dundee moves away from the strike by Erikson .
Erikson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dundee.
Nice uppercut there from Dundee.
Dundee blocks a head kick by Erikson .
Dundee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Erikson .
Dundee throws out a loose jab but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dundee connects with a jab.
Erikson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dundee.
Erikson comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dundee swings widly with a right hand
and Dundee takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dundee lands a nice shot to the body.
Dundee looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Dundee fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Dundee. Beautiful body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Erikson connects with the punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dundee connects with a leg kick. Erikson looked like he was expecting something else and didn't defend it.
Dundee ducks under a wild hook from Erikson .
Erikson lands with a hook. Dundee tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Erikson throws a right and a left that Dundee avoids nicely.
Dundee throws a leg kick but Erikson sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Dundee checks a low kick from Erikson .
Erikson stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Dundee.
Dundee wants to clinch.
That kick from Dundee tenderised Erikson 's leg. Erikson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Dundee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Dundee was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Erikson .
A looping hook to the body misses from Erikson . Dundee does a little dance to reset his feet.
Erikson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mick Dundee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Erikson lands with a nice combination. Dundee backs away looking to recover.
Erikson throws a nice outside leg kick.
Erikson throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Erikson throws a leg kick but Dundee checks it.
Erikson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Erikson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dundee was well out of range. Poor timing from Erikson .
Dundee scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Erikson doesn't seem bothered though.
Erikson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Dundee instigates a clinch.
Leif Erikson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dundee swings wildly with an uppercut but Erikson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dundee tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dundee lands with a right to the head.
Dundee misses with a body punch.
Erikson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dundee blocking some punches.
Dundee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Dundee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
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 quick uppercut on the inside from Dundee.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Erikson blocks a body shot from Dundee.
A nice left hand lands by Dundee.
Dundee can't find room to land a body shot as Erikson controls the action.
Dundee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Erikson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dundee.
Dundee misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Mick Dundee.
I think Erikson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 48:48
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 48:48
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 46:49
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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