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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rakan Alrashed (ranked 6562 p4p, 6007 weight class) and Thumper Impala (ranked 584 p4p, 547 weight class). Thumper Impala is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Rakan Alrashed!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Thumper Impala !
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Eliza Hachem.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Impala 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.
Alrashed fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Alrashed stuffs the takedown attempt from Impala . Impala gets slowly back to his feet.
Left hook, right uppercut from Alrashed.
Alrashed lands with a nice body punch.
Alrashed lands an overhand right.
Alrashed connects with a crisp jab.
 Impala is rocked!
Alrashed definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Alrashed steps in with a hook that catches Impala right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Alrashed follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Impala looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rakan Alrashed!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Hogan (ranked 5725 p4p, 5028 weight class) and Fabreeze Verdum (ranked 619 p4p, 568 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe Hogan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabreeze Verdum!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Eliza Hachem and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Verdum ducks under a wild hook from Hogan.
Verdum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Verdum ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Verdum dives in for a single leg takedown but Hogan sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Hogan fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Hogan throws a right and a left that both miss.
Hogan tries to work over Verdum's front leg with a kick but Verdum checks it.
Verdum wants to land a leg kick but Hogan is out of range.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Verdum.
Hogan tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Verdum working away.
Verdum decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdum shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreeze Verdum.
Verdum tries to move into range but Hogan moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Verdum gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hogan.
Hogan misses with a kick to the body
and Verdum counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Verdum.
Hogan lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hogan won't allow Verdum to sweep him here.
Verdum looks winded!
Verdum utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Verdum trying to keep a closed guard but Hogan is proving a slippery customer.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Verdum being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hogan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hogan with a nice head shot there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Verdum working for a triangle but Hogan defends it easily.
Verdum is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan wants to pass the guard but Verdum is keeping the position.
Verdum is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hogan works his way to full guard. Good work.
Verdum forces his way into half guard.
Hogan slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hogan looking for a sweep. Not yet Hogan, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verdum engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Hogan is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hogan is working an open guard so Verdum takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hogan misses with a hook
and Verdum counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Verdum.
Hogan misses with some punches.
Hogan lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Joe Hogan will probably get the nod.
That's time! Hogan's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Hogan tries to clinch up but Verdum circles away and keeps his distance.
Verdum 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.
Hogan lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Hogan.
Verdum looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Hogan!
Verdum decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Hogan attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hogan stuffs the takedown.
Verdum fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Verdum is breathing heavily.
Hogan throws a one two combo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hogan.
Hogan fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hogan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Verdum can do to turn this around?
Verdum swats away the attempt to clinch by Hogan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Verdum tries to close the distance and clinch up but Hogan swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joe Hogan is winning the standup battle so far.
Hogan lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Verdum backs up against the cage.
Hogan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Hogan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Verdum with a lazy takedown attempt
and Hogan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreeze Verdum.
Verdum walks into a jab.
Verdum will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hogan swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Verdum.
Hogan misses with a looping left.
Hogan's jab looks to have found its range, popping Verdum under the eye.
Verdum tries to land a body kick
and Hogan counters with a good low kick that Verdum was not able to check.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hogan fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Verdum has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Verdum takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hogan throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Verdum.
Verdum dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Verdum shoots in and drives through. Hogan sprawls well.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Verdum tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Hogan defends well and Verdum ends up having to push Hogan into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hogan catches Verdum with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Hogan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan feints and then cracks Verdum's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Verdum down.
Verdum takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Verdum moves to clinch but Hogan breaks away
and Hogan counters with a leg kick.
Verdum throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Verdum moves forwards but Hogan connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hogan throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Verdum 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.
Hogan throws the left hand but Verdum avoids the punch easily.
Hogan connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hogan. That's going to slow Verdum down.
Verdum misses with a takedown
and Hogan makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Verdum's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hogan scores with a leg kick.
Hogan connects with a single shot there.
Joe Hogan is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Hogan connects with a leg kick.
Hogan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hogan enables Verdum to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hogan manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Hogan looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Hogan is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Verdum defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Hogan 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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Hogan misses with a double jab.
Hogan connects with a crisp jab.
Hogan fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Verdum is out of range.
Verdum dodges the punch combination from Hogan.
Hogan finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Hogan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Verdum's sensitive parts.
Nice defenses there by Verdum.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Both fighters circling a little - Hogan finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Verdum shoots in for a takedown but Hogan shows good takedown defense.
Hogan leaves Verdum with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hogan lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Verdum takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hogan scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hogan throws a combination. Verdum tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Hogan with the inside leg kick.
Hogan darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hogan will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Hogan sets himself, and Verdum steps forward looking for the clinch! Hogan avoids it this time.
Verdum gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hogan counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Joe Hogan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabreeze Verdum.
Hogan buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hogan dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Verdum. That did some damage!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hogan looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Verdum has closed the distance and engaged Hogan in a clinch.
Verdum blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hogan being controlled against the cage.
Verdum breaks the clinch.
Verdum looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hogan is fending him off so far but Verdum persists. Nope, Hogan circles away and we're back to standing.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hogan connects with a right hand. Verdum shakes it off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hogan throws a leg kick
and Verdum decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hogan's guard.
Verdum trying to control the position from guard on top but Hogan is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Verdum stands up and waves to Hogan to follow him.
Hogan fails to land with a series of punches.
Verdum raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Verdum takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Hogan swinging wildly here.
Hogan throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hogan throws the kick towards the body but Verdum avoids it.
Joe Hogan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Verdum takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Verdum closes the distance and clinches up with Hogan, looking for a takedown. Verdum pushes Hogan against the cage but Hogan circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Hogan fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Verdum on the side of the head.
Hogan thumps Verdum with a low kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hogan avoids the head kick by Verdum.
Verdum takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hogan uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Verdum has time to react.
Hogan throws a head kick that half lands.
Nice shot lands for Hogan.
Hogan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fabreeze Verdum has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hogan connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Verdum's hands.
And that's the end of the fight!
Joe Hogan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hogan, 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 Donatello Bradman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ron Honeybunn scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe Hogan!
Joe Hogan 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jak Haney (ranked 5162 p4p, 5269 weight class) and Paul Price (ranked 596 p4p, 600 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Jak Haney!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Paul Price!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Winston Howard and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haney clinches up against the cage.
Haney is trying to pull guard but Price has him pressed against the cage.
Haney crunches a lovely knee into Price's ribcage.
Price manages to break the clinch.
Price works over Haney's head and body with a nice combination.
Price lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Haney on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Price changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Price uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
 Haney is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Price cracks Haney with a hook to the temple - Haney is on wobbly legs here! Price swarms him with hook after hook, landing with each one! Haney falls to the canvas face first and the referee dives in to stop the fight! Price wins by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Paul Price!
An out of breath Paul Price thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dark Henry (ranked 7147 p4p, 6318 weight class) and Splendor Jackson (ranked 197 p4p, 179 weight class). Dark Henry could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Splendor Jackson's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dark Henry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Splendor Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, John Mangel and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Henry definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Jackson lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Henry drops Jackson with a nice combination! Henry dives into Jackson's guard, looking to finish!
Jackson is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Henry stands up over Jackson, holding on to his feet. Henry throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Jackson is out cold! Henry lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dark Henry!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Blocker Gee (ranked 4016 p4p, 7121 weight class) and Jason Jackson (ranked 137 p4p, 182 weight class). Jason Jackson is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Blocker Gee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jason Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Donatello Bradman and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gee tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Gee.
Jackson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Jackson looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Gee clinches up with Jackson and pushes him back against the cage.
Gee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Gee tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jackson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jackson shapes to counter with a head kick.
Gee fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Jackson sprawls well initially but Gee persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Gee passes to full mount!
Gee looking to control but Jackson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gee lands with some strikes.
Gee working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Jackson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Gee. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gee scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Jackson?
BOOM! Gee connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Jackson is rocked!
Gee postures up and throws a big right hand. BOOM! Right on the button! Jackson is out cold - huge knockout for Gee!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Blocker Gee!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tony Beer (ranked 5782 p4p, 5966 weight class) and Chris Lowe (ranked 542 p4p, 552 weight class). Tony Beer looks tired to me. Hopefully he has got enough gas left in the tank to put in a good performance.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tony Beer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Chris Lowe!
The judges for this bout are Ben Watson, Donatello Bradman and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lowe instigates a clinch.
Lowe tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Lowe is stalling here.
Lowe prevents Beer from breaking the clinch.
A knee to the head by Lowe.
Lowe lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Beer or not.
Beer wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lowe has him pressed against the cage.
Beer can't break the clinch.
Beer is trying to force a seperation but Lowe has the dominant position.
Beer prevents a takedown attempt there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe pulls Beer into guard.
Lowe bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Beer's guard.
Lowe controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe advances position into side control!
Beer is looking for a sweep.
Lowe wants to take a breather but Beer manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Lowe.
Beer looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Lowe passes into side control.
Beer is looking for a sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Lowe.
Lowe decides to take the fight back to the feet.
A low kick lands for Lowe.
Beer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lowe throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Lowe misses with a takedown attempt
and Beer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 It looks like Chris Lowe has been cut.
Tony Beer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Beer defends well and Lowe ends up having to push Beer into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Beer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lowe buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
No joy there for Lowe, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Beer was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lowe.
Lowe fails with the takedown
and Beer counters with a one-two to the body.
Lowe has his takedown stuffed
and Beer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowe looks winded!
Lowe tries to clinch up.
Beer takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lowe fails with a takedown attempt.
Beer appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Lowe misses with a takedown
and Beer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Lowe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Beer moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lowe doesn't manage to clinch there - Beer circles away.
Lowe misses with a takedown
and Beer counters with a nice uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Chris Lowe dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Chris Lowe's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Lowe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Lowe tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Beer swivels and escapes.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lowe or perhaps it was just good defense by Beer, which made it look bad.
Tony Beer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chris Lowe.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Beer paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Tony Beer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lowe throws a quick inside leg kick.
Chris Lowe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lowe doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Beer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lowe swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Beer swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lowe is breathing heavily.
Lowe tries for a takedown but Beer circles away easily
and Beer counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Beer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lowe.
Beer is looking for a counter combo.
Lowe tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Lowe misses with a takedown
and Beer counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lowe tries to close the distance and clinch but Beer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Beer went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Lowe shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Beer counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Lowe off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Beer follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Lowe was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Tony Beer!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vinny Tulip (ranked 3783 p4p, 5136 weight class) and Leo Robins (ranked 460 p4p, 574 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vinny Tulip!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Leo Robins!
The judges for this bout are Ron Honeybunn, John Mangel and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Robins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Tulip swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Robins gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Robins pulls Tulip into guard.
Tulip gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Robins tries for a takedown but Tulip circles away easily
and Tulip counters with a stiff right hand.
Tulip defending well as Robins loads up on a big left hand.
Robins misses with a right hand
and Tulip counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Robins misses with a double jab
and Tulip counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robins thinking.
Tulip scores with a nice head shot.
Robins doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Tulip counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Robins clinches up with Tulip and pushes him back against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tulip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robins closes the distance looking to clinch
and Tulip counters with a straight right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Robins misses with a takedown
and Tulip counters with a nice uppercut.
Vinny Tulip has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Leo Robins.
Robins misses with a lunging right hand
and Tulip counters with a right hand to the body.
Robins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
As Robins backs away, Tulip returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Robins looks winded!
Robins throws a lazy head kick
and Tulip makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Robins tries to clinch but Tulip moves out of range.
Tulip appears to be looking for a big counter.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Tulip.
It looks like Leo Robins has been cut.
Tulip looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Tulip paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Robins clinches.
Tulip pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Robins tries to clinch
and Tulip counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Robins thinking.
Tulip fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Robins is out of range.
Robins looks to clinch
and Tulip counters with a one-two to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Robins looks to clinch
and Tulip connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Robins gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tulip scores with the left hand. Robins knows he should have avoided that one.
Robins moves to clinch but Tulip breaks away
and Tulip counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab from Tulip.
Robins is rocked!
Leo Robins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Robins moves out of range of the body kick.
Robins tries to clinch
and Tulip counters with a stiff right hand.
Robins is still on wobbly legs! Can Tulip finish him?
Robins with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tulip counters with a straight right hand.
Tulip lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Oooooh!!! Tulip has knocked Robins down with a huge combo! Tulip steps away and waves a wobbly Robins back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Robins throws a lazy head kick
and Tulip counters with a series of strikes that practically lifts Robins off his feet! He tumbles backwards, his head bouncing off the mat - Tulip follows up with more strikes before the ref can step in but Robins was out before he hit the floor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Vinny Tulip!
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