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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Mareth Line (ranked 3827 p4p, 3411 weight class) and Kris Porzingis (ranked 481 p4p, 444 weight class). Line comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mareth Line!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kris Porzingis!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Line leaves Porzingis with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Line looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Porzingis wants to clinch up but Line keeps it at a distance.
Line was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Line lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Porzingis at a distance.
Porzingis staying out of range there.
Porzingis shoots in for a takedown but Line shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Porzingis shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Line is trying to defend but Porzingis finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Line makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Line.
Porzingis drops back looking for a leg! Line is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Line manages to kick Porzingis off! Porzingis jumps back into Line's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line working for a triangle but Porzingis defends it easily.
Line escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Porzingis gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line wants to sweep but no luck.
Porzingis throws a big elbow that misses.
Porzingis drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Porzingis jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Porzingis thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Porzingis is looking to pass into half guard but Line pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Line is in guard.
Porzingis 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.
Line has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Porzingis is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis controlling Line's posture.
Porzingis looking for a sweep. Not yet Porzingis, not yet.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Porzingis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Line is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Porzingis is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Line might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line postures up.
Porzingis being controlled here, momentarily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Porzingis 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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Line works Porzingis's body with a nice hook.
Porzingis misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Mareth Line has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kris Porzingis.
Porzingis throws out a loose jab but Line uses good head movement to avoid it.
Porzingis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Porzingis misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Line lunges at Porzingis with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Porzingis's hand.
Porzingis walks into a left hand.
Line fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Line dips to his left and cracks Porzingis with an uppercut!
Porzingis walks into a stiff left hand from Line.
Porzingis is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Line throws a big shot that misses.
Porzingis wants to counter the offense by Line and move into the clinch position.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Line, as that shot connected.
Porzingis moves in looking to clinch but Line pushes him off.
Line misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Porzingis drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Line lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Line trying to control the position from guard on top but Porzingis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Mareth Line dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Porzingis is trying hard to land a takedown here. Line sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Line connects with a body shot that sends Porzingis's belly button to the back.
Mareth Line is winning the standup battle so far.
Porzingis looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Line bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Porzingis's head backwards.
Line waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Porzingis.
Porzingis wants to counter with a clinch but Line pushes him away.
Line keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Line lands with an uppercut that bounces Porzingis off the cage and back into range.
Line loads up on a big right hand but Porzingis slips the punch.
Porzingis gets a takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Porzingis is keen to just control but Line is a slippery customer.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Porzingis is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Line doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Porzingis.
Kris Porzingis has got the better of the ground game so far.
Porzingis moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Line.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line looking for a sweep but Porzingis has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Line regains half guard.
Line wants to improve his position but Porzingis is controlling well.
Line wants to control but Porzingis is keeping busy.
Porzingis tries to pass to full mount but Line defends it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Porzingis is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Line defends it well.
Line tries to roll over but Porzingis keeps him under control.
Line gets back to full guard.
Porzingis trying to control but Line is working from the bottom.
Porzingis trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line controls Porzingis momentarily but Porzingis frees himself.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
Porzingis is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Line looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Porzingis looking to sit in guard and control but Line gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Porzingis bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Line's guard.
Line keeping moving, preventing Porzingis from controlling successfully.
Line had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Porzingis defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line looking for a sweep. Not yet Line, not yet.
Line is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Porzingis can do to turn this around?
Line is looking for a triangle but Porzingis pushes his legs off easily.
Porzingis engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Porzingis won't allow Line to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Line working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Porzingis doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Porzingis manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Line keeping moving, preventing Porzingis from controlling successfully.
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 Mareth Line will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Porzingis takes one to the side of the head.
Porzingis manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Line on his heels. He'll look to pass Line's guard now, I'm sure.
Line throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Porzingis throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Porzingis pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Line is keeping the position for now.
Line working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Porzingis has passed into half guard!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Line wants to control but Porzingis is keeping busy and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Porzingis prevents Line from improving his position.
Porzingis thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Line's head.
Porzingis frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Porzingis prevents Line from getting the reversal.
Porzingis looking to control but Line is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Line tries to lock up and control but Porzingis gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Porzingis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Line tries to hold on but Porzingis pushes him away.
Porzingis can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Line is looking to escape.
Kris Porzingis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Porzingis working for a guillotine from mount but Line is in no mood to give up.
Porzingis trying to control but Line is having none of it.
Line sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Line is staying active underneath Porzingis, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Line is trying to get back to full guard.
Porzingis is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Line sees it coming and defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Line is defending against the submission attempts here by Porzingis.
Line wants to sweep but Porzingis has passed to side control!
Line regains half guard.
Line is looking to improve his position.
Porzingis missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Porzingis seems to be looking for submissions.
The fighters are battling for position here. Line manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Line is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Porzingis won't allow Line to sweep him here.
Line working for a triangle but Porzingis defends it easily.
Porzingis stopping the sweep attempt from Line.
Porzingis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Porzingis wants to pass the guard but Line is keeping the position.
Line wants to sweep but no luck.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kris Porzingis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Line 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 Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mareth Line!
After the fight, Mareth Line 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Brady Jackson (ranked 3350 p4p, 5455 weight class) and Cole Ison (ranked 408 p4p, 553 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Brady Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cole Ison!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ison defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Ison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ison throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson cracks Ison with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jackson cracks Ison with a good jab.
Jackson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nice cross by Jackson.
Ison slips a jab and a cross from Jackson.
Ison uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
And Ison responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Jackson looks to land a right hand but Ison moved out of range.
Ison keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Good leg kick by Ison.
Ison gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ison throws a wild body kick that Jackson sees coming a mile off.
Ison throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jackson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ison.
Jackson scores with a punch to the head.
Ison thows a leg kick but Jackson checks it
and Jackson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ison throws a shot to the body.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ison moves out of range.
Jackson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jackson works the jab nicely.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
The fighters circle momentarily. Jackson darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jackson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A jab from Jackson misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Jackson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ison on the side of the head.
Jackson misses with a hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ison misses with a low kick as Jackson jumps back.
Jackson scores with a jab to the head.
Jackson moves out of range as Ison throws a body kick.
Ison throws a leg kick but Jackson checks it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jackson.
Ison ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ison tries to score with a low kick but Jackson moves his leg out of the way.
Ison connects with a crisp jab.
Ison uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
Jackson throws a right hand that Ison ducks under and follows up with a left that Ison also avoids with ease.
Ison attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ison missing with a left hand there. Jackson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Sloppy strikes from Jackson. Those never looked like landing.
Ison throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson misses with a hook.
Ison tries a quick counter leg kick but Jackson is wise to it.
Ison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses the jab.
Ison misses with a kick to the body.
Ison misses with a right hand
and Jackson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ison walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jackson checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jackson is looking to counter punch.
Jackson misses with a right hand
and Jackson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Ison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Ison staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson catches Ison with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Ison.
A clash of legs there as Ison blocks the low kick.
Ison looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Ison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Ison.
Jackson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ison takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jackson throws the left hand but Ison avoids the punch easily.
Donk. Jackson catches Ison right on the button with a cross.
Ison ducks right into an uppercut from Jackson.
Some wild striking there from Jackson.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Ison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ison.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jackson jabs Ison right on the nose. Ison blinks but takes it well.
A telegraphed right hand from Jackson misses the target.
Ison replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Jackson blocks it well.
Ison lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jackson's sensitive parts.
Ison misses with a body kick.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Ison moves away and avoids it.
Ison only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jackson looks to land a left hand but Ison moved out of range nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Ison is able to avoid easily.
Ison counters with a body kick.
Ison moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice cross by Jackson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson moves out of range as Ison strikes.
Jackson tried to counter with a leg kick but Ison avoided it.
Ison misses with a body kick.
Jackson bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ison's head backwards.
Ison slips a straight right by Jackson.
Ison steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ison in his tracks.
A jab from Jackson misses.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Ison feints a counter leg kick.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Ison to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Ison's head but Ison sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jackson throws out a loose jab but Ison uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ison can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Ison uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jackson.
Ison swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Jackson.
Jackson slips a straight right by Ison.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ison steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson scores with a body shot.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ison.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ison stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson misses with a body punch
and Ison counters with a nice kick to the body.
Brady Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson misses the shot to the body.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ison looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jackson misses with a double jab.
Ison appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Ison moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson moves out of range of the leg kick from Ison.
Ison throws the kick towards the body but Jackson avoids it.
Jackson lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Ison delivers a nice body kick.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ison pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson lands with a hook. Ison tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ison displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jackson throws out the jab.
Ison looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ison counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Ison.
Ison defending well as Jackson loads up on a big left hand.
Ison ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Ison throws a low kick, looking for Jackson's leg but Jackson calmly moves out of range.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jackson takes a swing at Ison's ribcage but misses.
Ison bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ison misses with the body kick
and Jackson counters with a good low kick that Ison was not able to check.
Jackson changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Ison slips under a jab.
Ison misses with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Brady Jackson dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ison tried to score with a low kick but Jackson checks it.
A slow jab from Ison misses its intended target.
Jackson seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Jackson jabs at Ison's body.
Ison scores with a leg kick.
Ison tries to land a leg kick but Jackson saw it coming and moves away.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ison misses with an attempted mid kick.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Ison misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A solid body kick from Ison.
A head kick misses from Ison.
Jackson scores with a leg kick.
Jackson lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson lands with a right hand.
Ison avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ison! But no joy.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Ison pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson connects with a single shot there.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jackson connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Ison's hands.
Ison throws a lazy head kick
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Ison takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jackson moves out of range of the body kick.
Jackson lands a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ison takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cole Ison has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ison takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ison 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.
Jab, jab by Jackson - just one landing.
Ison moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jackson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Ison under the eye.
Jackson lands a nice looking body shot.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Ison tries to move into range but Jackson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jackson smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
 Ison is rocked!
Jackson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Jackson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Jackson moves out of range as Ison throws a body kick.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ison with a series of wild strikes but Ison uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson lands with a cross.
Ison's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jackson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ison scrambles back to his feet.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
Ison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson connects with an inside leg kick.
Ison lands a slapping body shot.
Nice defenses there by Ison.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Ison! But no joy.
Ison bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Ison throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ison tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ison throws a low kick but Jackson moves out of range easily.
Ison gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brady Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jackson.
Ison is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Ison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ison takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Ison uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
Ison throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Jackson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ison counters with a leg kick.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Ison has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Ison is looking to land body kicks.
Good shot there by Jackson.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brady Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
Judge George Francis scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brady Jackson!
Brady Jackson decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jab Buckeye (ranked 2353 p4p, 2237 weight class) and Marko Rakic (ranked 290 p4p, 274 weight class). Buckeye kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Right above it lil Wayne . Rakic is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Right Above It. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jab Buckeye!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Marko Rakic!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rakic gets a clinch.
Buckeye is trying to trip Rakic. He has hold of a leg but Rakic is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Buckeye persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Buckeye looking to pass the guard.
Rakic is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Rakic is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Rakic seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Rakic told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Buckeye throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rakic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Buckeye looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rakic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckeye keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rakic not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckeye manages to get to full guard.
Rakic throws an elbow that misses. Buckeye uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Rakic's guard. Nice move by Buckeye!
Buckeye trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rakic 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.
Rakic keeping moving, preventing Buckeye from controlling successfully.
Buckeye with a flurry of punches that miss.
Buckeye wants to control from the top but Rakic keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rakic is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nice strikes from Rakic there.
 It looks like Jab Buckeye has been cut.
Buckeye wants to control but Rakic is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Rakic missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Buckeye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Buckeye with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Buckeye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Rakic scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Jab Buckeye's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Rakic slips a nice elbow through Buckeye's hands, connecting with Buckeye's forehead.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Buckeye looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Buckeye actively working from the bottom here.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rakic connects with a nice short shot to Buckeye's temple.
Buckeye wants to get back to full guard.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Rakic lands a nice short elbow.
Rakic lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Jeez, Jab Buckeye's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Jab Buckeye's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Marko Rakic!
A very excited looking Marko Rakic made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaro Lalla (ranked 1301 p4p, 3052 weight class) and Buenaventura Durruti (ranked 72 p4p, 145 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Lalla might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to ЛЮБИ. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 13 - 2, fighting out of London, Jaro Lalla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Buenaventura Durruti!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lalla shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Durruti as he jumps to the side.
Durruti swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lalla decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Durruti is refusing to be controlled, as Lalla sits in half guard.
Durruti wants to control but Lalla is keeping busy.
Lalla looks to land a strike but Durruti avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Lalla working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lalla really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Durruti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla postures up in Durruti's guard and throws a big left but Durruti blocks it.
Lalla throws an elbow that misses. Durruti uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Lalla's guard. Nice move by Durruti!
Lalla looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durruti trying to control the position from guard on top but Lalla is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla can't keep his opponent in guard - Durruti advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Lalla has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Durruti looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Lalla is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Durruti pulls his head out easily.
That's two 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.
Lalla keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Lalla actively working from the bottom here.
Durruti not doing much here.
Durruti seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Lalla does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durruti trying to control from half guard but Lalla is working away.
Lalla looking for submissions off his back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Durruti wants to take a breather but Lalla is having none of it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jaro Lalla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lalla looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Durruti is fending him off so far but Lalla persists. Nope, Durruti circles away and we're back to standing.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Lalla avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lalla misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A punch combination from Durruti misses.
Lalla tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durruti defends well and Lalla ends up having to push Durruti into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durruti looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lalla closes the distance and clinches up with Durruti, looking for a takedown. Lalla pushes Durruti against the cage but Durruti circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Durruti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durruti manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Durruti's guard.
Durruti looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lalla is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Buenaventura Durruti dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Lalla fails with the takedown.
Lalla shoots in and drives through. Durruti sprawls well.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lalla.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown but Durruti shows good takedown defense.
Durruti throws out a counter right but Lalla avoids it with no problem.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Durruti gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Durruti tries to counter with a clinch but Lalla shakes him off and moves away.
Lalla fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durruti avoids it really well and circles away.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lalla shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Durruti counters with a crisp one two that drops Lalla! Durruti thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Lalla to his feet! Lalla is in big trouble!
 Lalla is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla fails to land the takedown.
Oh Lalla is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lalla gets the takedown into side control.
Lalla seems to have got his legs back now.
Durruti is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Lalla's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Lalla is working for a kimura but Durruti is defending it quite comfortably.
Durruti wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lalla wants to take a breather but Durruti is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Lalla not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lalla is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Durruti defends it well.
Lalla has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Durruti is staying active underneath Lalla, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lalla is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Durruti doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Lalla.
Lalla lands with a punch from half guard.
Durruti wants to improve his position but Lalla is controlling well.
Lalla is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lalla is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Durruti has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalla.
Durruti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lalla looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Durruti avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Lalla.
Lalla is just content to waste time from the top position. Durruti takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Lalla throws a big elbow that misses.
Lalla working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Durruti's head.
Lalla wants to control from the top but Durruti keeps moving.
Lalla throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Durruti works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lalla trying to control the position from guard on top but Durruti is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lalla throwing strikes but missing.
Durruti has Lalla pulled in close to control his posture.
Lalla drops back looking for a leg! Durruti is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Durruti manages to kick Lalla off! Lalla jumps back into Durruti's guard.
Durruti looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lalla wants to pass the guard but Durruti is keeping the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lalla throws a big elbow that misses.
Lalla thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lalla is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Buenaventura Durruti will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Lalla tries to score a power double leg takedown but Durruti sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lalla somewhat.
Lalla darts in looking for a takedown but Durruti gets double underhooks and turns Lalla into the cage.
Durruti throws a counter combo.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lalla is defended easily by Durruti.
A little jabbing left from Durruti on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaro Lalla. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durruti cracks Lalla with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Lalla looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Durruti finish him?
It looks like Jaro Lalla has been cut.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Lalla was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lalla working the ground and pound but Durruti is defending the strikes.
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durruti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Durruti tries to bench press Lalla off him but Lalla keeps the position.
Lalla is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Durruti has escaped the position, nice work there.
Lalla working the body and head with strikes.
Lalla tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Lalla controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lalla working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Durruti on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Jaro Lalla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lalla working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Durruti is not content to let Lalla control the position.
Lalla tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Lalla has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Lalla goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Durruti has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Lalla but great work by Durruti.
Jaro Lalla overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Durruti wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lalla keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lalla is trying to improve his position.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Durruti trying to control the action but Lalla is working from the bottom.
Durruti content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Lalla is trying to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Durruti decides to stand up, so the ref orders Lalla to his feet.
Lalla shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Durruti but Durruti pushes him off and we're back to square one.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Durruti looks to land a body kick but Lalla moved away.
Lalla lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
And that's the end of the fight!
Buenaventura Durruti comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Durruti winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gwen Towbar scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Buenaventura Durruti!
Jaro Lalla spoke after the fight, saying '$#%@@@!!! SHIT!!!!! FUC@#$ YOU ALL!@#$#@@'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Nate Palmer (ranked 2830 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Lazuran Riku (ranked 340 p4p, 139 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Lazuran Riku enters the cage!
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160
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nate Palmer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 38 - 13 - 2, fighting out of New York, Lazuran Riku!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Palmer misses with an uppercut.
Palmer misses with a lunging right hand
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Nate Palmer has been cut.
Riku throws a hook but Palmer blocks it.
Palmer lands a right hook to the body.
Riku buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Palmer connects with a body shot that sends Riku's belly button to the back.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Riku misses with a looping left.
A shot to the liver by Palmer. Beautiful body shot.
Palmer swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A jab from Palmer finds it's way through Riku's defenses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Palmer misses with a jab to the body
and Riku counters with a series of strikes. Palmer will be more careful next time no doubt.
Palmer swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Palmer. Riku does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riku scores with a leg kick.
Palmer moves out of range as Riku strikes.
It looked like Palmer wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Riku throws a chopping leg kick but Palmer manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Palmer looks to score with a jab to the body but Riku is just out of range.
Palmer misses with a hook to the body
and Riku counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Palmer throws a body punch but Riku moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Riku! But no joy.
Riku tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Palmer was well out of range. Poor timing from Riku.
Palmer blocks a head kick by Riku.
Palmer is looking to wear down Riku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Riku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Palmer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Riku was well out of range. Poor timing from Palmer.
Riku avoids the body shot from Palmer.
Palmer throws a predictable looking body shot
and Riku counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Palmer misses with a looping right.
Riku let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riku closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Riku thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Palmer if he has to take too many more of those.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riku keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Palmer lands a jab to the nose.
Nate Palmer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Palmer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Riku.
Riku is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Palmer with a body shot.
Palmer misses the body punch
and Riku counters with an inside leg kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Riku.
Palmer takes a swing at Riku's ribcage but misses.
No joy there for Riku, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Palmer misses the shot to the body.
Palmer cracks Riku with an open hand slap.
Palmer misses with a telegraphed body shot
letting Riku counter with a right hand.
Riku slips a straight right by Palmer.
Riku throws a body punch but Palmer moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Riku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Riku fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Palmer.
Palmer misses with a body shot.
Riku swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Palmer.
Palmer rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Riku to counter with a crisp jab.
Palmer is rocked!
Riku circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Palmer tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Riku wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lazuran Riku!
Lazuran Riku was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Japa Koniu (ranked 2166 p4p, 3020 weight class) and Dexter Morgan (ranked 239 p4p, 319 weight class). Morgan is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Survival of the Fittest. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Dexter Morgan enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 20 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Japa Koniu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dexter Morgan!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, George Francis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koniu fails with an attempt to clinch.
Koniu lands with a nice body punch.
Morgan goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
It looks like Japa Koniu has been cut.
Koniu takes the fight into the clinch.
Koniu avoiding damage.
Morgan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Morgan takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Japa Koniu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Morgan shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Koniu misses with a body kick.
Morgan on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Koniu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Morgan throws a lazy uppercut
and Koniu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Dexter Morgan has been cut.
Morgan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Koniu.
Koniu moves into the clinch.
Nice elbow from Koniu.
Morgan tries to break the clinch but Koniu is controlling the position.
Koniu with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Morgan ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Morgan no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koniu tries to kick Morgan off in order to stand up. Morgan Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Morgan lands some shots froms side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Koniu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morgan is controlling him well.
Koniu is not content to let Morgan control the position.
Koniu is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Morgan is controlling him well.
Koniu bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Koniu.
Morgan has his takedown stuffed
and Koniu counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Koniu slaps away a takedown attempt from Morgan, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Japa Koniu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Koniu seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Koniu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Koniu misses with a kick to the body.
Koniu closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan pulls guard.
Morgan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Morgan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Koniu is trying to stand back up but Morgan is controlling him
Morgan seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Koniu does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Morgan stops Koniu from getting back to his feet.
Morgan missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Morgan wants to take a breather but Koniu is having none of it.
Koniu wants to get back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Koniu has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Morgan is on him like a limpet, forcing Koniu back against the cage.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Koniu won't allow it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Morgan tries to pull guard but Koniu holds him up against the cage and eventually Morgan drops back down to his feet.
Morgan wants to break free but Koniu has control.
Koniu lands an uppercut.
Morgan blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The referee calls for Koniu to work.
Koniu misses with a knee to the head.
Morgan has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Koniu uses from the top position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Japa Koniu dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Koniu moves into the clinch successfully.
Morgan lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Morgan wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Koniu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koniu lands a right hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Morgan tries to pull guard but Koniu won't allow it.
Morgan tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
A frustrated look appears on Morgan's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Koniu.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koniu walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Japa Koniu has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Morgan.
Morgan shoots in and drives through. Koniu sprawls well.
Morgan's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Morgan duly obliges.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Koniu throws a front kick that sends Morgan stumbling back into the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Koniu cracks Morgan with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Koniu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Morgan can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koniu gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Koniu manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Morgan jumps guard but Koniu stands there with Morgan around his waist. Morgan gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Koniu taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Koniu throws an elbow but misses.
Koniu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Koniu presses Morgan against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Koniu is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Koniu keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Morgan's efforts to push away.
Morgan jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Koniu walks away with a smile on his face. Morgan gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Morgan misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Morgan is breathing heavily.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Koniu fails to land with a series of punches.
Koniu drives through and clinches with Morgan against the cage.
Knees to the body from Koniu.
Koniu tries a knee to the head but Morgan blocks it.
Koniu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Come on Koniu - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Koniu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morgan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koniu slowing the pace effectively.
Morgan is trying to push Koniu away but Koniu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Koniu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Koniu putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Morgan in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Koniu scores a nice knee to the body.
Koniu lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Koniu lands a knee to the body.
Koniu lands a nice elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Koniu using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Koniu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Morgan or not.
Koniu unloads a knee to the mid-section.
A body shot lands from Koniu.
Morgan is trying to break free.
Koniu landing knees to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Koniu creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Koniu.
Morgan takes a knee to the side of the body.
Koniu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Koniu creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Morgan's defenses.
That has opened up Dexter Morgan's cut even more.
Koniu connects with a knee to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Koniu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Koniu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Morgan backwards.
Koniu lands a nice shot to the body.
Koniu lands an elbow inside that Morgan shrugs off.
Japa Koniu has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Nice elbow from Koniu.
The cut above Dexter Morgan's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Koniu lands a big knee! That's hurt Morgan! Oh, he's all over the place! Koniu lands another knee that sends Morgan to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Japa Koniu!
A victorious Japa Koniu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ricardo Burduada No Cranio (ranked 1796 p4p, 1287 weight class) and Kill Monger (ranked 226 p4p, 166 weight class). Kill Monger has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ricardo Burduada No Cranio's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ricardo Burduada No Cranio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kill Monger!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Monger throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Monger fails with a takedown attempt.
As Monger looks to move away, Burduada No Cranio throws a big counter combo but Monger just gets out of the way.
Monger connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Burduada No Cranio's hands.
Burduada No Cranio tries a head kick but it misses.
A chopping leg kick lands by Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio clinches.
Monger on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Monger digs a right hand into Burduada No Cranio's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Burduada No Cranio's gas tank.
Monger looking to throw knees to the head but Burduada No Cranio is blocking nicely.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to push Monger away but Monger has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burduada No Cranio avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burduada No Cranio breaks from the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monger has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Monger clinches up with Burduada No Cranio and pushes him back against the cage.
Monger lands a nice knee to the body.
Monger tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Burduada No Cranio avoids it.
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!
Burduada No Cranio throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monger has Burduada No Cranio pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Burduada No Cranio manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Burduada No Cranio is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio looking to throw knees to the head but Monger is blocking nicely.
Monger trying to land knees to the body.
Burduada No Cranio manages to break the clinch.
Burduada No Cranio connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Burduada No Cranio throws a head kick but Monger moves out of range.
Monger connects with a good right hand that stumbles Burduada No Cranio. Burduada No Cranio circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Monger clinches up against the cage.
Monger misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Burduada No Cranio.
Burduada No Cranio tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Monger just stands there and leans against the cage.
Monger unloads a knee to the mid-section. Burduada No Cranio lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Monger turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
You can see the frustration on Burduada No Cranio's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Burduada No Cranio is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Monger has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Monger advances to full mount.
Burduada No Cranio's coaches at Roosters Coop have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Monger is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Burduada No Cranio has managed to escape the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burduada No Cranio tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Monger has control of Burduada No Cranio's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Burduada No Cranio regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Burduada No Cranio keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Monger throws some wild stikes that Burduada No Cranio manages to avoid easily.
Burduada No Cranio working to try and regain half guard.
Monger throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Burduada No Cranio because Monger loaded up on that one.
Monger is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Monger!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kill Monger!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kill Monger thanked Fenrir Fightgear - Anno 2013 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Don Bronson (ranked 1178 p4p, 997 weight class) and Ram Rocker (ranked 188 p4p, 160 weight class). Bronson comes to the cage accompanied by Glass Candy. Rocker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Feuer Frei! kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Don Bronson had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don Bronson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ram Rocker!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bronson connects with a body shot.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker swats away the attempt to clinch by Bronson.
Bronson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Bronson swings widly with a right hand
and Rocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Rocker thuds a left hand into Bronson's body.
We've been told by Bronson's head coaches at Chakuriki LA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rocker cracks Bronson with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Bronson works Rocker's body with a nice hook.
Bronson with a nice calf kick.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice low kick that buckles Rocker's knee momentarily.
Rocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bronson.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson takes a swing at Rocker's ribcage but misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker throws a lazy right hand but Bronson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bronson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson scores with a head kick. Rocker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A nice inside leg kick there by Bronson. That's going to slow Rocker down.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson throws a lazy uppercut
and Rocker counters with a nice body shot.
Rocker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Rocker avoids the head kick by Bronson.
Rocker ducks under a wild hook from Bronson.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson scores with a jab. Rocker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bronson tries to land a front kick but Rocker steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Rocker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Bronson misses the target.
Bronson misses with a body shot.
Bronson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Rocker.
Bronson ducks under a wild hook from Rocker.
Bronson is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Rocker throws out a counter right but Bronson avoids it with no problem.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Bronson jabs at Rocker's body.
Bronson scoring well with a low kick there.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Bronson swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Bronson staying out of range there.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Bronson connects with an inside leg kick.
Nice body kick there by Bronson.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Bronson throws the left hand but Rocker avoids the punch easily.
Bronson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Nice shot by Bronson.
Rocker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Bronson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rocker.
A swing and a miss from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Bronson swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Rocker misses with a lunging right hand
and Bronson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A head kick misses from Bronson.
Don Bronson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rocker circles away from the clinch attempt.
A telegraphed right hand from Rocker misses the target.
Rocker misses with a wild body shot.
Rocker tries to land a front kick but Bronson steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson throws a leg kick but Rocker moved away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bronson.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rocker. Bronson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bronson fires out a quick counter leg kick but Rocker just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bronson misses the jab.
Bronson misses with a hook
and Rocker counters with a takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker decides to stand back up. Rocker steps back and let's Bronson get back to his feet.
Bronson throws out a powerful jab.
Rocker dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Rocker tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bronson was well out of range. Poor timing from Rocker.
Rocker lands a head shot.
Rocker walks into a stiff left hand from Bronson.
Bronson throws a low kick but Rocker moves out of range easily.
Rocker fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Rocker misses the shot to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker lands a jab to the nose.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Rocker on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
Bronson throws a sloppy head kick and Rocker moves out of range easily.
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 Don Bronson will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bronson is looking to score with low kicks.
Bronson slips a jab from Rocker.
Bronson quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Bronson looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Don Bronson is winning the standup battle so far.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
It looks like Don Bronson has been cut.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bronson walks into a jab.
Bronson throws a low kick but Rocker avoids it.
Rocker tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Bronson is able to avoid easily.
Bronson throws a body kick that misses.
A jab from Rocker finds it's way through Bronson's defenses.
Rocker throws a solid leg kick but Bronson takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rocker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rocker sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bronson misses with a straight left.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bronson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Rocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Rocker throws out a loose jab but Bronson uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bronson swings for the body but Rocker moves out of range.
Rocker walks into a jab.
Rocker's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A nice leg kick from Bronson, right into the meat of the thigh.
Bronson keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Rocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bronson.
Rocker looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Bronson misses with a leg kick
and Rocker counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bronson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Rocker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
A shot to the body from Rocker misses
and Bronson counters with a series of strikes. Rocker will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rocker misses with a kick to the body.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Rocker jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Rocker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Bronson feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Bronson tries to work over Rocker's front leg with a kick but Rocker checks it.
Bronson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bronson misses with a hook. Rocker ducked under it nicely.
Rocker swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker avoids a kick to the body.
Rocker blocks a low kick nicely.
Bronson throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rocker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bronson throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Bronson blocks a jab.
Bronson scores with a hook to the body. Rocker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bronson jabs Rocker right on the nose. Rocker blinks but takes it well.
Bronson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bronson throws a jab when Rocker was well out of range.
Rocker throws a hook to the side of Bronson's head but Bronson sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Bronson misses with a kick to the body.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bronson pushes Rocker away with a front kick.
Bronson missing with a left hand there. Rocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bronson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rocker.
Bronson stuns Rocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bronson. Bronson obviously looking to wear him down.
Nice defenses there by Bronson.
Bronson defending well as Rocker loads up on a big left hand.
Bronson thinks about countering with a body kick.
Rocker lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Rocker checks a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocker scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rocker throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Bronson lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rocker tests Bronson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker scores with a hook to the body. Bronson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rocker scores with a sloppy right hand. Bronson should have avoided that one.
A slapping body kick lands there for Bronson.
Bronson scores with a shot to the body.
Bronson throws a hook but Rocker blocks it.
Rocker clobbers Bronson with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bronson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a left hand
enabling Bronson to counter with a crisp jab.
Bronson cracks Rocker with a right hand to the side of the head.
Bronson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rocker.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bronson - that will leave a mark!
Bronson catches Rocker with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rocker throws an overhand right that lands on Bronson's shoulder, as Bronson tries to avoid the shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Rocker connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bronson looks to score with a jab to the body but Rocker is just out of range.
Rocker is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bronson with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Don Bronson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Don Bronson's cut.
That's time! Bronson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Bronson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rocker throws out the jab.
Bronson blocks a head kick by Rocker.
Bronson scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bronson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Rocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Bronson.
Rocker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bronson.
It seemed like Rocker was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Bronson checks a leg kick.
As Rocker looks to move away, Bronson throws a big counter combo but Rocker just gets out of the way.
Rocker throws a looping overhand right but Bronson ducks down to avoid it.
Bronson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Bronson - that will leave a mark!
The fighters circling - Rocker throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bronson connects with a single shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bronson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Rocker shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bronson as he jumps to the side.
Bronson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Rocker has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Rocker misses.
Bronson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rocker.
A slow jab from Rocker misses its intended target.
Rocker rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bronson counters with an outside leg kick.
Bronson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rocker manages to avoid it.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Bronson ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rocker blocks a leg kick.
Bronson with the inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Bronson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rocker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Rocker throws a right hand that misses
and Bronson counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Rocker thinking.
Bronson looks to land a combination but Rocker avoids it well.
Rocker with a nice cross.
Bronson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rocker tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Rocker throws the left hand but Bronson avoids the punch easily.
Rocker has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Bronson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rocker 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.
Bronson scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bronson tries to land a leg kick but Rocker saw it coming and moves away.
Bronson looks to throw a body kick
letting Rocker counter with a right hand.
Bronson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bronson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rocker.
Rocker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Bronson.
Nice defenses there by Rocker.
Bronson swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Bronson takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bronson moves out of range as Rocker strikes.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rocker, pushing him back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rocker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rocker drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rocker has Bronson pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Bronson manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Don Bronson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ram Rocker.
Bronson lands an uppercut.
Bronson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bronson working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Bronson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bronson can't find room to land a body shot as Rocker controls the action.
Rocker takes a shot to the head.
Ram Rocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rocker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Rocker working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Bronson lands a shoulder strike.
Rocker manages to break the clinch.
Rocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Rocker takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bronson throws a low kick but Rocker avoids it.
Bronson blocks a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rocker loads up on a big right hand but Bronson slips the punch.
Bronson jabs Rocker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rocker throws a sloppy head kick and Bronson moves out of range easily.
Rocker just misses with a punch to the body.
Bronson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bronson misses with an uppercut. Rocker saw that one coming.
Bronson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rocker.
Bronson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Rocker misses with a looping right.
Rocker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bronson.
Bronson is looking to land body kicks.
Bronson misses with a low kick.
Don Bronson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Rocker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Bronson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bronson, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:28
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Bronson!
Don Bronson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Earl Ravenberg (ranked 984 p4p, 786 weight class) and Klay Dee (ranked 48 p4p, 40 weight class). Dee has chosen Tyler, The Creator - Who Dat Boy as his entrance music. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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140
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Earl Ravenberg!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Klay Dee!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dee avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Dee thinks about the counter body kick.
Ravenberg blocks a head kick by Dee.
Ravenberg takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Ravenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dee throws out the jab.
Dee connects with a body shot that sends Ravenberg's belly button to the back.
Ravenberg shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Dee manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dee is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Dee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
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!
Ravenberg ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Dee lands with a nice body kick.
Dee throws the left hand but Ravenberg avoids the punch easily.
Dee uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ravenberg.
Dee throws a hook but Ravenberg blocks it.
Dee uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dee scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Dee misses.
Dee moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Dee connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ravenberg. Ravenberg circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Ravenberg bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Dee misses with a looping left.
Ravenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ravenberg throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dee steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Ravenberg ducks under a wild hook from Dee.
Dee lands with a kick to the temple. Ravenberg shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Dee lands with a nice body punch.
Ravenberg has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Natty Vincere in the buildup to the fight.
Klay Dee seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Ravenberg misses.
Ravenberg fails to land the takedown.
Dee ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ravenberg moves away.
Good leg kick by Dee.
Ravenberg throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Dee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ravenberg throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dee throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Ravenberg counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Ravenberg has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dee.
Dee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ravenberg sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jab by Ravenberg.
Dee connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ravenberg will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dee scores with a leg kick.
Ravenberg uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Dee fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ravenberg on the side of the head.
Ravenberg dives in for a single leg takedown but Dee sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dee throws a hook but Ravenberg avoids it easily.
Dee scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dee lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dee dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dee darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dee throws a head kick that Ravenberg semi-blocks.
Dee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Klay Dee is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dee misses with an uppercut.
Dee misses with a hook. Ravenberg ducked under it nicely.
Ravenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dee.
Ravenberg feinted with a counter takedown.
Dee throws a looping overhand right but Ravenberg ducks down to avoid it.
Ravenberg defending well as Dee loads up on a big left hand.
Nice uppercut there from Ravenberg.
Ravenberg avoids a kick to the body.
Dee throws a leg kick but Ravenberg moved away.
Ravenberg misses with a looping right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dee fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dee misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A big right from Dee misses.
Ravenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dee thumps Ravenberg with a low kick.
Ravenberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ravenberg scores with a jab. Dee acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A shot to the liver by Dee. Beautiful body shot.
Dee looks to throw the jab but Ravenberg is out of range.
Ravenberg on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Ravenberg ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dee keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Ravenberg keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dee throws a right hand that misses
and Ravenberg counters with a stiff right hand.
Dee just misses with a punch to the body.
Ravenberg throws a big counter combination but Dee scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A jab from Dee misses.
Ravenberg was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Dee misses with a body shot
and Ravenberg counters with a nice uppercut.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Klay Dee dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Dee throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A little feinted left hand from Ravenberg on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Dee missing with a left hand there. Ravenberg was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Ravenberg with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dee to score with a decent uppercut.
Ravenberg 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.
Dee moves out of range as Ravenberg strikes.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dee. Ravenberg shrugs it off though.
Dee cracks Ravenberg with a good jab.
Ravenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dee.
Dee lands a jab to the head.
Ravenberg blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ravenberg blocks a jab.
Dee lands with an uppercut that bounces Ravenberg off the cage and back into range.
Ravenberg is rocked!
Dee drops Ravenberg with a big left hand! Ravenberg is injured, injured bad! Dee jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Klay Dee!
Klay Dee is the new bantamweight champion!
Our winner, Klay Dee, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pittsburgh Steelers (ranked 667 p4p, 331 weight class) and Ted Bundy (ranked 23 p4p, 10 weight class). Ted Bundy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 23 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pittsburgh Steelers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ted Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A bone on bone clash there as Bundy blocks the leg kick.
Bundy is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bundy lands an overhand right.
Steelers keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Bundy has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Steelers is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Steelers throws a shot to the body.
Steelers lands a big head kick that sends Bundy tumbling to the mat! Steelers takes a step backwards and waves Bundy back to his feet - he wants the finish!
It looks like Ted Bundy has been cut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bundy misses with a takedown attempt
and Steelers counters with a right hand from hell and Bundy is out cold! A vicious knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Pittsburgh Steelers!
Pittsburgh Steelers tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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