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GDL 52: Fist vs Joukani PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mathew Hayes (ranked 5385 p4p, 24391 weight class) and Jacob Cass (ranked 466 p4p, 540 weight class). Jacob Cass has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mathew Hayes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jacob Cass!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cass closes the distance and clinches up with Hayes, looking for a takedown. Cass pushes Hayes against the cage but Hayes circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
We've been informed that Cass has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Hayes gets tackled into the cage by Cass. Cass maintains the clinch.
Hayes using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Cass has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hayes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cass is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Cass drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Hayes gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cass is defending well for now.
Hayes misses with a knee strike.
Hayes tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Cass avoids it.
Cass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cass blocks an elbow strike.
Hayes throws a knee to the head but misses.
Still in the clinch, Hayes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cass has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hayes avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Mathew Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cass.
Hayes displaying some good clinch control by pressing Cass up against the cage.
Cass doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cass or not.
Cass changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hayes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Cass tries to clinch but Hayes is having none of it.
Cass fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Hayes looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cass rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Hayes moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Cass moves to clinch but Hayes breaks away
and Hayes counters with a stiff right hand.
Hayes digs a good hook to Cass's body.
Cass tries to clinch up but Hayes circles away and keeps his distance.
Cass misses with a takedown attempt - Hayes sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hayes uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hayes's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cass under the eye.
Cass moves in looking to clinch but Hayes pushes him off.
Hayes throws a shot to the body.
Jacob Cass seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A shot to the liver by Hayes. Beautiful body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hayes clobbers Cass with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
A jab from Hayes finds it's way through Cass's defenses.
Cass tries to score a power double leg takedown but Hayes sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cass somewhat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cass.
Cass tries for a takedown but Hayes sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cass shoots in but no luck this time.
Cass is looking to clinch.
Hayes thuds his right hand into Cass's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hayes with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cass with a poor takedown
and Hayes counters with a three punch combo that has Cass backing up. Cass nods at Hayes to acknowledge the strikes.
Hayes scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hayes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cass fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cass has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Cass there as he acknowledges the shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cass changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hayes tries to avoid it but Cass manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hayes to the ground. Hayes escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cass fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Hayes connects with a good right hand that stumbles Cass. Cass circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Hayes scores with a jab. Cass acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hayes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
 Cass is rocked!
Cass fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cass looks for a takedown but Hayes sprawls well.
Hayes throwing a counter right hand but Cass manages to avoid it.
Hayes feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Cass sprawling to the canvas! Cass rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hayes finish him?!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Hayes dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hayes jabs at Cass's body.
Hayes scores with a nice right hand.
Cass is still on wobbly legs! Can Hayes finish him?
Cass tries a head kick but it misses.
Cass seems to have recovered his senses.
Cass shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hayes but Hayes pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Hayes gets tackled into the cage by Cass. Cass maintains the clinch.
Hayes slows down the pace here.
Hayes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cass can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hayes with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Hayes controlling the action here for a moment.
Hayes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayes tries to work over Cass's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hayes avoiding damage.
Hayes with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hayes avoiding damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Cass.
Stalling in the clinch from Hayes.
Hayes looking to throw knees to the head but Cass is blocking nicely.
Hayes digs a right hand underneath Cass's ribcage. Cass let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Hayes creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Cass has Hayes pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Hayes manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Cass avoids the elbow strike from Hayes, against the cage.
Cass avoiding damage as Hayes throws knees to the body.
Hayes working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cass is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Cass is trying to maintain a safe position but Hayes gets an underhook and turns Cass into the cage.
Hayes tries to throw a body punch but Cass avoids it by throwing Hayes back against the cage.
Cass managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Cass blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cass has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Cass tries to break the clinch but Hayes is controlling the position.
Hayes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Cass has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hayes is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Mathew Hayes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacob Cass.
Cass tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hayes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cass.
Cass can't break the clinch.
Mathew Hayes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Cass is trying to force a seperation but Hayes has the dominant position.
Cass fails to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands an elbow that stopped Cass in his tracks for a moment.
Cass looking to slow down the pace here.
Hayes gets underhooks to prevent Cass's takedown attempt.
Hayes misses with a punch to the body.
Hayes lands a shot to the body.
Hayes manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hayes tries a knee to the head but Cass blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hayes.
A right hook to the body lands for Hayes.
Hayes lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hayes throws an elbow but it misses.
Hayes unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Cass is breathing heavily.
Hayes misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hayes lands an uppercut.
Hayes lands a body punch.
Cass tries to pull guard but Hayes holds him up against the cage and eventually Cass drops back down to his feet.
Hayes is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Cass is defending well for now.
Cass is trying to break the clinch but Hayes has him pressed against the cage.
Hayes lands with a short head shot 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!
Hayes tries to land knees in the clinch but Cass avoids the damage to the body.
Cass managing to block the knees to the body from Hayes.
Hayes slows down the pace here.
Hayes lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hayes works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Hayes throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mathew Hayes dominated that second round.
That's time! Hayes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Cass walks into a left hand.
Cass closes the distance looking to clinch
and Hayes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hayes lands a really nice looking cross but Cass seems unphased.
Hayes lands with a good body shot.
Cass walks into a stiff left hand from Hayes.
Hayes throws a monster overhand right that drops Cass! Hayes follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mathew Hayes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rollo Galvarino (ranked 3702 p4p, 23712 weight class) and Maximus Mwekassa (ranked 417 p4p, 653 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rollo Galvarino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximus Mwekassa!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvarino has taken the fight to the clinch.
The referee calls for Mwekassa to work.
Galvarino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Mwekassa.
Mwekassa misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mwekassa tries to circle away but Galvarino has him pinned against the cage.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Mwekassa blocks it.
Mwekassa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Galvarino lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Galvarino escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mwekassa looks to land a left hand but Galvarino moved out of range nicely.
Mwekassa clobbers Galvarino with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Galvarino connects with a good right hand that stumbles Mwekassa. Mwekassa circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvarino moves into the clinch successfully.
Galvarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mwekassa's elbow.
Galvarino blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mwekassa backwards.
Galvarino blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Galvarino.
Galvarino breaks the clinch.
Galvarino 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.
Mwekassa throws a hook but Galvarino avoids it easily.
Galvarino's corner calls for a 1-2. Galvarino obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Galvarino misses with a double jab
and Mwekassa counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Galvarino tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mwekassa paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It seemed like Mwekassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galvarino wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino misses with a combination
and Mwekassa counters with a nice low kick that buckles Galvarino's knee momentarily.
Galvarino throws a hook but Mwekassa avoids it easily.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mwekassa throws a lazy right hand but Galvarino sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Galvarino instigates a clinch.
Galvarino digs a right hand into Mwekassa's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mwekassa's gas tank.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
A short uppercut from Galvarino.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Galvarino.
Galvarino digs a right hand underneath Mwekassa's ribcage. Mwekassa let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galvarino can't find room to land a body shot as Mwekassa controls the action.
Mwekassa misses with the head strike.
Galvarino misses with a punch to the body.
Mwekassa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
As Mwekassa tries to get set, Galvarino tries to push him back and clinch up but Mwekassa manages to avoid the attempt.
Galvarino tries to close the distance and clinch but Mwekassa swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Mwekassa lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Galvarino misses with a double jab
and Mwekassa counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mwekassa comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Galvarino tries to clinch but Mwekassa moves out of range.
Galvarino takes the fight into the clinch.
Galvarino working aggressively here.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
Mwekassa is looking to control Galvarino's arms but Galvarino gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mwekassa has his back to the cage.
Mwekassa misses with a punch on the inside.
Galvarino blocks an uppercut.
Mwekassa blocking some punches.
Galvarino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Mwekassa blocks it.
Galvarino lands a nice uppercut.
Galvarino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Galvarino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Galvarino lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mwekassa backwards.
Galvarino lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mwekassa backwards.
Galvarino blocks an uppercut.
Mwekassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvarino goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Mwekassa blocks it.
Galvarino blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Galvarino throws a head punch that misses.
Galvarino tries to work over Mwekassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galvarino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galvarino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Rollo Galvarino dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galvarino darts in trying to clinch
and Mwekassa counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A slow jab from Mwekassa misses its intended target.
Galvarino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mwekassa can do to turn this around?
Galvarino swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Mwekassa to counter with a crisp jab.
Galvarino moves into range and clinches up with Mwekassa.
Galvarino tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mwekassa's elbow.
A head punch on the inside from Mwekassa fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mwekassa.
Mwekassa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Galvarino misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mwekassa blocks an uppercut.
Galvarino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Galvarino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa misses with some punches.
Mwekassa throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Galvarino.
Mwekassa doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mwekassa throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Galvarino pushes Mwekassa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Mwekassa blocks a body shot from Galvarino.
Galvarino tries to work over Mwekassa's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mwekassa misses with the head strike.
Mwekassa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Mwekassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galvarino working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galvarino lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Galvarino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa manages to break the clinch.
Galvarino misses with a left hand
and Mwekassa counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Galvarino tries to clinch up
enabling Mwekassa to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galvarino misses with a looping right.
Mwekassa throws a series of punches but Galvarino moves out of range.
Mwekassa lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Galvarino closes the distance and clinches.
Mwekassa is stalling here.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mwekassa blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Galvarino blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mwekassa fails to land.
Mwekassa has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from Mwekassa.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino lands a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Galvarino misses with some punches.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mwekassa lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mwekassa fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mwekassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Mwekassa.
Mwekassa dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Mwekassa blocks an uppercut.
Mwekassa blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Galvarino.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
Galvarino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galvarino misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nice body punch from Galvarino - that landed with a thud.
Galvarino pushes Mwekassa back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Galvarino misses with the head strike.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mwekassa is struggling to control the position.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mwekassa wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Galvarino has him pressed against the cage.
Galvarino holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Mwekassa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Galvarino fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Rollo Galvarino will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Mwekassa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mwekassa looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Galvarino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mwekassa lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Galvarino is looking to clinch but Mwekassa is avoiding it.
It seemed like Mwekassa was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galvarino misses with a hook to the body
and Mwekassa counters with a left to the body.
Mwekassa throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mwekassa throws a right and a left that both miss.
Galvarino is looking to counter the offense by Mwekassa and move into the clinch.
Mwekassa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mwekassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvarino.
Galvarino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvarino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galvarino tries to bum rush Mwekassa with a series of wild strikes but Mwekassa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The fight stays on the outside here - Galvarino looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galvarino misses with a body punch
and Mwekassa counters with a straight right hand.
Galvarino fails in his attempt to clinch.
Galvarino has closed the distance and engaged Mwekassa in a clinch.
Galvarino misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mwekassa blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Galvarino lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galvarino tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galvarino scores with a nice hook to the head.
Galvarino misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mwekassa - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Rollo Galvarino has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Galvarino lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch on the inside from Mwekassa fails to land.
Mwekassa swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Maximus Mwekassa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvarino tries a body shot but Mwekassa blocks it.
Galvarino tries to throw a body punch but Mwekassa avoids it by throwing Galvarino back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mwekassa.
Galvarino is working Mwekassa over against the cage.
Mwekassa prevents a body shot from Galvarino.
Mwekassa has a couple of punches blocked by Galvarino.
Galvarino makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Galvarino lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Galvarino tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mwekassa blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Galvarino.
Galvarino lands a hook that snaps the head of Mwekassa backwards.
Galvarino throws a punch but it's blocked by Mwekassa.
Mwekassa works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Galvarino fails to land.
Mwekassa misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mwekassa taking a breather.
Mwekassa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galvarino tries to clinch up.
Galvarino misses with a body punch
and Mwekassa cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Galvarino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mwekassa.
Mwekassa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Rollo Galvarino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mwekassa scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Galvarino moves in looking to clinch but Mwekassa pushes him off.
Mwekassa swats away the attempt to clinch by Galvarino.
A countering left hand to the body from Mwekassa misses.
Galvarino takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Mwekassa slips under a jab from Galvarino.
Mwekassa replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Galvarino blocks it well.
Galvarino fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Galvarino!
Galvarino closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Galvarino lands a left hand.
Mwekassa blocking some punches.
Galvarino pushes Mwekassa back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Galvarino misses with the head strike.
Galvarino breaks the clinch.
Rollo Galvarino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Galvarino throws a lazy uppercut
and Mwekassa counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Galvarino throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Galvarino is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Galvarino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mwekassa avoids a punch combination nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Rollo Galvarino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Galvarino, 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 30:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Rollo Galvarino!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reima Poika (ranked 1524 p4p, 1068 weight class) and Grant Dukes (ranked 180 p4p, 129 weight class). Reima Poika has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Reima Poika!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Grant Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, William Gold and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukes shoots in looking for a takedown. Poika tries to sprawl out of it but Dukes keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Poika manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Poika is looking for a counter combo.
Poika on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A jab from Dukes does it's job there.
Dukes throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Poika is looking to counter with a body kick.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A clash of legs there as Dukes blocks the low kick.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Poika avoids it easily.
Dukes jabs Poika to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Poika uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dukes.
Poika uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dukes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dukes. Poika does a little dance to reset his feet.
Poika throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Poika has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Zenarals' House in the buildup to the fight.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Dukes smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Poika swings widly with a right hand
and Dukes counters with a stiff right hand.
Dukes misses with a body shot.
Dukes scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Poika blocks a jab.
Dukes lands a nice shot that snaps Poika's head back.
Poika lands a head kick. Dukes smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Grant Dukes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No joy there for Dukes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Poika looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes connects with a body shot.
Poika gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Poika walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dukes works the jab nicely.
Dukes throws a hook but Poika avoids it easily.
Dukes throws a good cross that connects.
Dukes tests Poika's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poika is looking to counter with head kicks.
Dukes misses with a lunging right hand
and Poika counters with a nice low kick that buckles Dukes's knee momentarily.
Nice uppercut lands for Dukes. That snapped Poika's head back.
Dukes loads up on a big right hand but Poika slips the punch.
Dukes is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Poika had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into pâté.
Poika uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dukes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Dukes misses its intended target.
Dukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes cracks Poika with an open hand slap.
Dukes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Poika moves out of range as Dukes strikes.
Dukes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Poika at a distance.
Poika slips under a jab from Dukes.
Poika went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
A head kick misses from Poika.
Poika walks into a jab.
Dukes moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Dukes looks to land a left hand but Poika moved out of range nicely.
Dukes misses with a straight right.
Dukes avoids the body shot from Poika.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Poika shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Poika takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dukes throws a body shot but no joy.
Dukes is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Poika's half guard.
Dukes is looking for a kimura but Poika is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Dukes to get the leverage.
Poika has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Dukes is working away from the top position though.
Poika wants to get back to full guard.
Poika is working hard here to advance position.
Dukes working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Poika's thigh. Poika counters though and makes it back to full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dukes dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dukes lands the left hand.
Dukes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dukes misses with a straight left.
Dukes connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Poika takes the fight into the clinch.
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Poika's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes tries to work over Poika's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Dukes.
Dukes is working Poika over against the cage.
Poika breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Poika throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dukes counters with a nice uppercut.
Grant Dukes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Poika avoids the body shot from Dukes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes fails to land the takedown.
Dukes lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dukes wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dukes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Poika displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Dukes.
Dukes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Poika.
Reima Poika is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Poika bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Poika throws a front kick aimed at Dukes's knee but Dukes avoids it well.
Dukes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dukes avoids the body shot from Poika.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Poika was well out of range. Poor timing from Dukes.
Poika throws a hook but Dukes avoids it easily.
Poika gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Dukes.
Dukes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Poika looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Dukes misses the target.
Poika looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dukes shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dukes showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Poika looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Dukes moves into full mount! Poika won't be happy about that!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Poika tries to reverse the position but Dukes maintains control.
Dukes is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Poika has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Poika!
Dukes is trying to keep Poika in close.
Poika lands a couple of elbows.
Poika landing some decent shots from guard.
Poika pushes down on Dukes's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Poika not doing much here.
Dukes slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes keeping moving, preventing Poika from controlling successfully.
Dukes bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Poika's guard.
Dukes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Poika is not content to let Dukes control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Grant Dukes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dukes throws a jab when Poika was well out of range.
Poika appears to be looking for a big counter.
Dukes lands with a shot to the body.
Dukes takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Dukes misses with a hook. Poika ducked under it nicely.
Dukes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dukes circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dukes lands a nice looking body shot.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Poika avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Poika continues to drive forward.
Dukes cracks a nice hook into Poika's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Poika manages to avoid it.
Poika looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dukes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Poika misses with a looping right.
A countering left hand to the body from Dukes misses.
Poika displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukes throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Poika slaps away a takedown attempt from Dukes, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Poika throws a head kick that misses.
Poika misses with a leg kick.
Nice shot by Dukes.
Poika takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dukes scores with a hook to the body. Poika takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dukes will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Reima Poika has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Grant Dukes.
Poika misses with a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Dukes there.
Dukes lands with a right hand.
A low kick from Poika is predictable there
and Dukes counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Poika works his way to full guard. Good work.
Poika keeping full guard, as Dukes tries to pass.
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Grant Dukes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Poika can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukes controls the pace.
Poika is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes looking to pass the guard.
Dukes trying to control the position from guard on top but Poika is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Dukes dips to his left and cracks Poika with an uppercut!
Poika gets caught flat footed, as Dukes shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Poika working for a triangle but Dukes defends it easily.
Reima Poika has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dukes passes Poika's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Poika tries to roll over but Dukes keeps him under control.
Poika regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukes thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Dukes is pushing down on Poika's leg trying to pass to half guard. Poika is fighting to maintain full guard but Dukes has managed to sneak the leg through.
And that's the end of the fight!
Grant Dukes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dukes has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Grant Dukes!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Saul Goodman (ranked 1184 p4p, 1989 weight class) and Aleksander Balkan (ranked 48 p4p, 89 weight class). Aleksander Balkan has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Saul Goodman's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Aleksander Balkan!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balkan lands with a good body shot.
Balkan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Goodman tries to close the distance and clinch but Balkan swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Balkan getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Goodman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Goodman misses with a jab to the body
and Balkan cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Goodman walks into a straight right hand from Balkan.
Goodman tries to work over Balkan's front leg with a kick but Balkan checks it.
Balkan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Balkan. Goodman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt
letting Balkan counter with a right hand.
Balkan misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Goodman.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A frustrated look appears on Balkan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goodman.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Balkan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Goodman clinches with his opponent.
Balkan manages to break the clinch.
Balkan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Goodman keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Goodman darts in trying to clinch
enabling Balkan to counter with a crisp jab.
Balkan avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Goodman lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Goodman connects with a leg kick.
We've been informed that Balkan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Goodman wants to clinch up but Balkan keeps it at a distance.
Goodman throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Balkan lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Goodman dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goodman drives through and clinches with Balkan against the cage.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Balkan avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
Balkan breaks from the clinch.
Balkan swats away the attempt to clinch by Goodman.
A little jabbing left from Balkan on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balkan, pushing him back against the cage.
Goodman misses with a punch on the inside.
Goodman misses with a body punch.
Balkan tries to circle away but Goodman has him pinned against the cage.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balkan breaks the clinch.
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman looks to throw the jab but Balkan is out of range.
Balkan lands with a shot to the body.
Goodman misses the jab.
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balkan circles away from the clinch attempt.
Goodman wants to clinch
and Balkan counters with a straight right hand.
Goodman wants to clinch
and Balkan counters with a left to the body.
Goodman swings widly with a right hand
and Balkan counters with a stiff right hand.
Goodman tries to clinch up.
Balkan throws a shot to the body.
Balkan misses with a series of wild punches.
Goodman drives through and clinches with Balkan against the cage.
Balkan breaks the clinch.
A jab from Balkan does it's job there.
Goodman moves in looking to clinch but Balkan pushes him off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balkan just misses with a punch to the body.
Goodman will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman digs a good hook to Balkan's body.
Balkan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Balkan is trying to force a seperation but Goodman has the dominant position.
Goodman can't find room to land a body shot as Balkan controls the action.
Goodman tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Balkan's elbow.
Balkan has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Goodman has Balkan pressed against the cage, preventing Balkan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Balkan tries to break the clinch but Goodman is controlling the position.
Balkan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Balkan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman tries to clinch up but Balkan circles away and keeps his distance.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Aleksander Balkan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Goodman fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Balkan, pushing him back against the cage.
Balkan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goodman is looking to chop away at Balkan's legs.
Balkan drops Goodman with a beautiful combination! Goodman stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Balkan is looking for the KO!
 It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Balkan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Goodman moves away.
Aleksander Balkan seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Goodman tries to clinch but Balkan moves out of range.
Goodman connects with a crisp jab.
Saul Goodman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goodman's corner calls for a 1-2. Goodman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Balkan is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the body from Goodman misses
and Balkan counters with a left to the body.
Balkan moves out of range of the body kick from Goodman.
Balkan slips a jab and a cross from Goodman.
Goodman is looking to clinch.
Goodman throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A slow jab from Goodman misses its intended target.
Goodman tries to clinch but Balkan moves away
and Goodman takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A nice leg kick from Goodman, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balkan takes one to the chin there.
Balkan is rocked!
Goodman throws a pinpoint strike between Balkan's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Balkan crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Goodman scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Saul Goodman!
After the fight, Saul Goodman was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tatsuya Kimura (ranked 3881 p4p, 1827 weight class) and Anders Hansson (ranked 426 p4p, 219 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tatsuya Kimura!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Anders Hansson!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Paul Tew and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kimura uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hansson.
Kimura thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hansson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hansson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
A shot to the liver by Hansson. Beautiful body shot.
Kimura tries to clinch but Hansson moves away
and Hansson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kimura with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hansson to score with a decent uppercut.
Good exchange - Hansson coming out on top.
Hansson connects with a jab.
 Kimura is rocked!
Hansson drops Kimura with a beautiful combination! Kimura stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Hansson is looking for the KO!
Oh Kimura is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hansson connects with a left and a right that sees a clearly hurt Kimura covering up! Hansson comes in with a big uppercut and Kimura goes doooown! He's slumped up against the cage, eyes staring blankly into space.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anders Hansson!
After the fight, Anders Hansson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buck Rogers (ranked 5714 p4p, 5870 weight class) and Usko Unbelivable (ranked 596 p4p, 610 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Buck Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Usko Unbelivable!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Unbelivable closes this distance looking for a takedown but Rogers circles away.
Unbelivable tries to clinch there but Rogers circles away.
Unbelivable is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Unbelivable throws a head kick but Rogers moves out of range.
Rogers scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Unbelivable tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Rogers sprawls well. Rogers wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Unbelivable gets slowly back to his feet.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unbelivable circles away quickly and effectively.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rogers throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rogers with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Unbelivable throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rogers appears to be looking for a big counter.
Rogers lands a slapping body shot.
Buck Rogers is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Unbelivable takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Rogers swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rogers connects with a leg kick.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Rogers lands a right hook to the body.
Rogers scores with a decent looking hook.
Unbelivable misses with a takedown attempt - Rogers sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Buck Rogers has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Usko Unbelivable.
Rogers lands a nice leg kick that just misses Unbelivable's sensitive parts.
Rogers smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Unbelivable has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Unbelivable with a lazy takedown attempt
enabling Rogers to counter with a crisp jab.
Buck Rogers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rogers dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Unbelivable tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rogers paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rogers lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Unbelivable circles away quickly and effectively.
Rogers with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Unbelivable stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rogers.
Rogers tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Unbelivable was well out of range. Poor timing from Rogers.
Unbelivable tries to counter with a clinch but Rogers shakes him off and moves away.
Unbelivable shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Rogers as he avoids it easily.
Rogers bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Rogers lands a lovely overhand right.
A low kick lands for Rogers.
Unbelivable takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Unbelivable dodges the punch combination from Rogers.
Rogers is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Rogers with a nice cross.
Unbelivable moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rogers looks to score with a jab to the body but Unbelivable is just out of range.
Rogers bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Unbelivable's head.
A combination from Unbelivable does no damage.
Unbelivable throws a left and a right that both miss
and Unbelivable takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Rogers lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Rogers shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Unbelivable eats them both and turns towards Rogers to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Unbelivable is rocked!
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Unbelivable got wobbled bad by a big combination! Rogers presses forward with punches and knees until Unbelivable stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Unbelivable closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Buck Rogers!
Our winner, Buck Rogers, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Usko Unbelivable spoke after the fight, saying 'well he was a better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antoine Rushe (ranked 4031 p4p, 6585 weight class) and Jon Masvidal (ranked 540 p4p, 677 weight class). Masvidal has chosen Pop smoke - got it on me as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Antoine Rushe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Chris Edwards and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Rushe ducks down to avoid it.
Rushe throws a front kick aimed at Masvidal's knee but Masvidal avoids it well.
Rushe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Rushe scores with a nice strike.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Masvidal is defended easily by Rushe.
Rushe throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Rushe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe tries to close the distance and clinch but Masvidal swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Masvidal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fighters circle momentarily. Masvidal darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Masvidal looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Masvidal tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rushe manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal misses with a wild body shot.
Rushe scores with a nice head shot.
Masvidal on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Masvidal takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Masvidal throws a looping overhand right but Rushe ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Rushe as he connects with a hook.
Masvidal swats away the attempt to clinch by Rushe.
Rushe looks for the body kick but Masvidal saw that one coming.
Antoine Rushe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Masvidal has Rushe up against the cage in a clinch.
Rushe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal lands a nice uppercut.
Rushe lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
 It looks like Jon Masvidal has been cut.
Nice body punch from Masvidal - that landed with a thud.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masvidal's brow.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Rushe just misses with a elbow thrown towards Masvidal's brow.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rushe backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Rushe.
Rushe misses with an elbow over the top.
Masvidal is pushing Rushe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
A right hand to the body from Masvidal.
Rushe working aggressively here.
Rushe has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Rushe regains guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position from guard on top but Rushe is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rushe utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Masvidal is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Masvidal stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rushe swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Masvidal must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rushe's guard.
Masvidal throws an elbow that misses. Rushe uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Masvidal's guard. Nice move by Rushe!
Masvidal keeping moving, preventing Rushe from controlling successfully.
Rushe controlling from the top position.
Rushe stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Masvidal swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rushe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Masvidal can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masvidal throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Rushe escapes and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control!
Masvidal trying to remain calm as Rushe controls from the top position.
Masvidal is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Rushe is controlling him well.
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 Antoine Rushe will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jon Masvidal's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Masvidal rushes Rushe and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a right hand.
Masvidal lands a takedown into guard.
Masvidal throwing strikes from guard but Rushe blocks nicely.
Rushe keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Rushe controls Masvidal momentarily but Masvidal frees himself.
Masvidal trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rushe's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Masvidal manages to get himself to full guard.
Masvidal trying to control the position.
Masvidal trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rushe controlling from the top position.
Rushe advances position into side control!
You can see the frustration on Masvidal's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Rushe trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Rushe controlling from side mount.
Masvidal tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Rushe wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Masvidal is trying to control Rushe's posture but Rushe avoids it.
Rushe trying to control the action but Masvidal is working from the bottom.
Rushe working away.
Masvidal throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Masvidal tries to bench press Rushe off him but Rushe keeps the position.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Rushe trying to control the position but Masvidal is working away.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rushe uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Masvidal throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Rushe counters with a straight right hand.
Masvidal dives in and grabs Rushe's left leg, looking for a takedown. Rushe pushes down on Masvidal's head and hops out.
Masvidal takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Masvidal closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Masvidal.
Rushe lands an elbow that stopped Masvidal in his tracks for a moment.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rushe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Rushe backwards.
Masvidal taking a breather.
Masvidal lands with a right to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rushe throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Masvidal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal scores with a nice hook to the head.
Masvidal lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
It looks like Antoine Rushe has been cut.
Masvidal dodges an elbow strike from Rushe.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Rushe.
Masvidal is pushing Rushe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Rushe tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rushe misses with a knee to the head.
Masvidal blocks the elbow strike.
Rushe has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal blocking some punches.
A short left from Masvidal.
Masvidal is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Rushe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Rushe lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Masvidal drags the fight down to the ground.
Rushe stands and throws Masvidal's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Rushe wants to lay and pray for a moment but Masvidal keeps working.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Antoine Rushe will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Masvidal throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rushe keeps Masvidal at a distance using the push kick.
Antoine Rushe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Rushe.
Masvidal looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Rushe is fending him off so far but Masvidal persists. Nope, Rushe circles away and we're back to standing.
Masvidal throws a head kick but Rushe moves out of range.
Good exchange - Rushe coming out on top.
Rushe keeps the fight on the outside.
Jon Masvidal is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Masvidal throws a sloppy head kick and Rushe moves out of range easily.
Masvidal ducks right into an uppercut from Rushe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rushe cracks Masvidal with an open hand slap.
Nice defenses there by Masvidal.
Masvidal steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Rushe goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Despite the aggression on Masvidal's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rushe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Masvidal paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Masvidal tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Rushe paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rushe to score with a decent uppercut.
Rushe looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rushe looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rushe tries to clinch but Masvidal moves out of range.
Rushe misses with an uppercut
and Masvidal counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Masvidal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Rushe lands with a nice body kick.
Masvidal gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rushe blocks an elbow strike.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
A short left from Masvidal.
Jon Masvidal seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Masvidal breaks the clinch.
Masvidal takes a swing at Rushe's ribcage but misses.
Rushe swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Masvidal.
Masvidal throws a leg kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rushe throws a jab when Masvidal was well out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Masvidal swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Rushe works the jab nicely.
Rushe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Masvidal displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rushe throws out the jab.
Masvidal is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Masvidal fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rushe, pushing him back against the cage.
Rushe lands an elbow inside that Masvidal shrugs off.
Rushe throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal avoids the elbow strike from Rushe, against the cage.
Masvidal scores with a shot to the side of Rushe's head.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Masvidal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Rushe is defending well.
A short uppercut from Masvidal.
Masvidal digs a right hand into Rushe's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rushe's gas tank.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal goes for a takedown in the clinch but Rushe prevents it.
Antoine Rushe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jon Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Rushe gets underhooks to prevent Masvidal's takedown attempt.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike.
Nice body punch from Masvidal.
Masvidal avoids a wild elbow strike from Rushe.
Masvidal throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Masvidal jumps into guard, dragging Rushe to the mat.
Masvidal wants to sweep but no luck.
Masvidal is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Rushe is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Masvidal 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.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rushe slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Rushe passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Masvidal!
Rushe trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Masvidal tries to lock up and control but Rushe gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Masvidal is squirming around, avoiding Rushe's attempts to control the action.
Rushe content just to control the position here.
Rushe prevents Masvidal from getting the reversal.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Masvidal.
I think Rushe has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:29
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Doc Holliday (ranked 25336 p4p, 25138 weight class) and Sky Genie (ranked 749 p4p, 768 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Doc Holliday!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Sky Genie!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Genie wants to clinch
and Holliday counters with a stiff right hand.
Genie has closed the distance and engaged Holliday in a clinch.
Holliday stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Genie prevents the takedown attempt.
Holliday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie closes the distance but Holliday moves to the side
and Holliday counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Genie gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Holliday tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Holliday prevents Genie from breaking the clinch.
Holliday breaks from the clinch.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Genie fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Genie tries to clinch there but Holliday circles away.
As Genie looks to move away, Holliday throws a big counter combo but Genie just gets out of the way.
Genie tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Holliday counters with a three punch combo that has Genie backing up. Genie nods at Holliday to acknowledge the strikes.
Genie is rocked!
Genie tries to clinch but Holliday moves away
and Holliday counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Genie is still on wobbly legs! Can Holliday finish him?
It looks like Sky Genie has been cut.
Genie tries to clinch up.
Genie tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Holliday paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Genie looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holliday appears to be looking for a big counter.
Genie wants to clinch.
It looked like Holliday was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Genie seems to have recovered his senses.
Holliday tries to keep at a distance but Genie has taken the fight into the clinch.
Genie is trying to push Holliday away but Holliday has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Holliday breaks the clinch.
Genie fails in his attempt to clinch.
Holliday throws a big counter combination but Genie scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Holliday closes the distance and pushes Genie back into the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Genie.
Genie breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie moves into the clinch successfully.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Holliday creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Genie tries to break the clinch but Holliday is controlling the position.
Holliday keeps control of Genie as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Genie wants to get back to striking at distance but Holliday won't allow it.
Genie throws a punch but it's blocked by Holliday.
Holliday blocks an uppercut.
Our sources have told us that Holliday has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Holliday blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holliday escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Oooooh!!! Holliday has knocked Genie down with a huge combo! Holliday steps away and waves a wobbly Genie back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Holliday closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Genie misses with a punch on the inside.
Genie misses with the head strike.
Genie lands a right hand.
Holliday breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Genie has managed to clinch.
Holliday gets control of Genie's arms and successfully pulls guard. Holliday will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Genie throws a big right hand that misses.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Genie throws a big elbow that misses.
Genie stopping the sweep attempt from Holliday.
Holliday preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Holliday striking off his back but it's not causing Genie any problems.
Genie has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Genie with a flurry of punches that miss.
Genie with a nice head shot there.
Holliday avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Genie works over Holliday with some ground and pound from guard.
Holliday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Genie landing some decent shots from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Genie working some strikes from top position.
Holliday has momentary wrist control but Genie slips an elbow through the middle.
Holliday working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Genie.
Genie scoring with some ground and pound.
Holliday utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Genie in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Holliday is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Genie is aware though and is defending well.
Holliday is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Genie postures up and lands a big shot to Holliday's brow.
Genie postures up and lands a big shot to Holliday's brow.
Holliday is trying to keep Genie in close.
Genie landing with the ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Doc Holliday dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sky Genie's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Genie wants to clinch but Holliday slips to the side
and Holliday counters with a nice uppercut.
Genie moves to clinch but Holliday breaks away
and Holliday counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Genie! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Doc Holliday!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Frankie Griggs (ranked 1863 p4p, 3823 weight class) and Fatz Downtown (ranked 280 p4p, 513 weight class). Griggs comes into the arena with LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out blaring out of the sound system. Fatz Downtown is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Fatz Downtown!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Downtown throws a right and a left that both miss.
Griggs throws a big counter combination but Downtown scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Griggs lands a slapping body shot.
Downtown forces Griggs back against the cage and clinches.
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Downtown momentarily.
Downtown falls off balance throwing a combination
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
It looks like Fatz Downtown has been cut.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Downtown drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Griggs defends it well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Downtown moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Griggs takes a swing at Downtown's ribcage but misses.
Downtown moves away from the strike by Griggs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Downtown is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Griggs scores with a hook.
Downtown closes the distance and clinches.
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Griggs swats away the attempt to clinch by Downtown.
Griggs was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Downtown tries to bum rush Griggs with a series of wild strikes but Griggs uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Griggs lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Downtown tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Griggs throws a lazy uppercut
and Downtown connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downtown misses with a double jab
and Griggs connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Downtown with a poor takedown
letting Griggs counter with a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Downtown lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Fatz Downtown seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Downtown fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Downtown avoids the body shot from Griggs.
Downtown looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A low kick from Downtown misses
and Griggs counters with a left and a right that stings Downtown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Downtown tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Griggs was well out of range. Poor timing from Downtown.
Griggs lands with an overhand left.
That has opened up Fatz Downtown's cut even more.
Downtown misses with a combination
and Griggs counters with a three punch combo that has Downtown backing up. Downtown nods at Griggs to acknowledge the strikes.
Downtown misses with a two punch combination.
Griggs is looking to counter punch.
Griggs swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looks like Griggs has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Downtown moves into the clinch successfully.
Downtown pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs throws a series of punches but Downtown moves out of range.
Downtown is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Downtown has managed to clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Griggs's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Griggs as he jumps to the side.
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Griggs scores with a jab to the head.
Downtown tries to close the distance and clinch up but Griggs swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Downtown throws a sloppy head kick
and Griggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Griggs lands a right hook to the body.
Downtown ducks under a wild hook from Griggs.
Griggs fails to land with a series of punches.
Downtown is looking for the big counter here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Frankie Griggs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fatz Downtown's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Downtown darts in trying to clinch
and Griggs counters with a straight right hand.
Griggs keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Downtown shoots in for a takedown but Griggs shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Downtown tries to clinch but Griggs moves away
and Downtown takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Frankie Griggs is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jab, jab by Griggs - just one landing.
The cut above Fatz Downtown's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Griggs works over Downtown's head and body with a nice combination.
Downtown is rocked!
Fatz Downtown's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Downtown misses with a takedown attempt
enabling Griggs to counter with a crisp jab.
Downtown is still on wobbly legs! Can Griggs finish him?
Frankie Griggs has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fatz Downtown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Griggs misses with a jab, cross combination.
Downtown seems to have recovered his senses.
Downtown tries a head kick but it misses.
Downtown tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Griggs manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Griggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Griggs misses the target.
Downtown moves in looking to clinch but Griggs pushes him off.
Griggs lands a nice hook to Downtown's body. Downtown takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Griggs misses the jab.
Downtown steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Griggs.
Downtown throws a left and a right that both miss
and Griggs counters with a stiff right hand.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Fatz Downtown's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frankie Griggs!
Post fight, Frankie Griggs stared into the camera and said 'Hey, Connor Royale! You know I won our first fight, the ref stopped it way too early and saved you from another round of beatings in the eyes of the judges. Lets do it again, this time i'll make sure I'll put you out before the judges can even score a round.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between First Fist (ranked 755 p4p, 828 weight class) and Rou Joukani (ranked 120 p4p, 132 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. First Fist has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Rou Joukani!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joukani avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fist lands a right hook to the body.
Joukani has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Fist is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Fist stuns Joukani with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Fist stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Joukani ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Joukani looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Joukani misses with a head kick.
As Joukani tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Joukani manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist lands with a shot to the body.
Joukani slips a straight right by Fist.
Fist lands a glancing blow to the side of Joukani's head.
Joukani has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Fist finds it's way round the side to connect with Joukani's head.
Joukani is rocked!
Fist tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fist thuds a left hand into Joukani's body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Joukani unleashes a big counter combination but Fist bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Joukani is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Joukani is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Fist avoids the head kick by Joukani.
Joukani throws a leg kick but Fist checks it.
Joukani gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! Fist gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Joukani is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). First Fist!
First Fist retains his welterweight title!
First Fist managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing, into his post fight interview.
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