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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang (ranked 5299 p4p, 3804 weight class) and Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 512 p4p, 448 weight class). Jarlaxle Baenre has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarlaxle Baenre!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Aubeaumeyang misses.
A swing and a miss from Aubeaumeyang.
A punch combination from Aubeaumeyang misses.
Baenre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Baenre throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily.
Baenre throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily.
Baenre rushes Aubeaumeyang and presses him up against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Baenre's elbow.
Baenre lands a good knee to the midsection. Aubeaumeyang won't want to take too many of those.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Baenre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang presses Baenre against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Baenre avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Baenre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aubeaumeyang is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've been informed that Baenre has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Baenre stalls.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a body punch.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Aubeaumeyang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Baenre misses with some punches.
A right hook to the body lands for Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Aubeaumeyang lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang blocking some punches.
Baenre connects with a knee to the head.
Baenre has a couple of punches blocked by Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to push Baenre away but Baenre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baenre misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Aubeaumeyang.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang has Baenre pressed against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baenre controls his hands.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baenre swings wildly with an uppercut but Aubeaumeyang uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Stalling in the clinch from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre trying to land knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aubeaumeyang blocks it with crossed arms.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baenre controls his hands.
Baenre working aggressively here.
Aubeaumeyang is working Baenre over against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang just leaning against Baenre, taking a breather.
Nice body punch from Aubeaumeyang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a left to the head.
Baenre is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Aubeaumeyang holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Baenre looking to stall.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Baenre crunches a lovely knee into Aubeaumeyang's ribcage.
Aubeaumeyang blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Baenre landing knees to the head.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Baenre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Aubeaumeyang can't find room to land a body shot as Baenre controls the action.
Baenre is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Aubeaumeyang is defending well for now.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks with his arms.
Aubeaumeyang slows down the pace here.
Aubeaumeyang stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang lands a right hand.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A right hand to the body from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Aubeaumeyang is pushing Baenre up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Baenre with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Baenre with a knee to the head.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Baenre avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Baenre landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
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 Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Baenre takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Baenre ducks under a wild hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre closes the distance and clinches.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang stalling the fight.
Baenre misses with a knee to the head.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to force a seperation but Baenre has the dominant position.
Aubeaumeyang stalling against the cage.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aubeaumeyang avoids it.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Baenre with a nice body shot.
Aubeaumeyang will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Baenre up against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Aubeaumeyang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aubeaumeyang is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a hook to the ribs.
Good body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre landing knees to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a left to the head.
Baenre blocks a body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aubeaumeyang throws a jab when Baenre was well out of range.
Aubeaumeyang takes a swing at Baenre's ribcage but misses.
Baenre looks for the body kick but Aubeaumeyang saw that one coming.
Baenre defending well as Aubeaumeyang loads up on a big left hand.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a series of wild punches.
Baenre appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Aubeaumeyang swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a double jab.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aubeaumeyang throws a big shot that misses.
Baenre throws a head kick that half lands.
Baenre avoids the body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Baenre's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Baenre tries a head kick but it misses.
Aubeaumeyang tests Baenre's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Baenre misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Aubeaumeyang misses with a looping left.
Baenre takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Baenre looks for the body kick but Aubeaumeyang saw that one coming.
Aubeaumeyang on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Baenre moves out of range as Aubeaumeyang strikes.
A head kick from Baenre lands but Aubeaumeyang takes it in his stride.
Baenre throws a nice head kick!
Aubeaumeyang throws a nice looking combination but Baenre bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Some wild striking there from Baenre.
Baenre on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Baenre. Aubeaumeyang shrugs it off though.
Aubeaumeyang moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Aubeaumeyang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baenre.
Baenre is looking to slow Aubeaumeyang down with leg kicks.
Baenre pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Aubeaumeyang lands a right hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baenre misses with a head kick.
Left hook, right uppercut from Aubeaumeyang.
Baenre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aubeaumeyang cracks Baenre with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang is winning the standup battle so far.
Aubeaumeyang looks to throw the jab but Baenre is out of range.
Baenre avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Aubeaumeyang smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Aubeaumeyang throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Aubeaumeyang connects with a crisp jab.
Aubeaumeyang lands with a cross.
Baenre takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Baenre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
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!
Baenre pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
An attempted straight right counter from Aubeaumeyang misses the target.
Baenre uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Baenre slips under a jab from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang lands a jab to the head.
A looping hook to the body misses from Aubeaumeyang. Baenre does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Baenre circles away quickly and effectively.
Aubeaumeyang throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Baenre.
Baenre moves away from the strike by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Baenre can do to turn this around?
Baenre uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Aubeaumeyang takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Baenre fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Aubeaumeyang with a nice cross.
Aubeaumeyang rushes Baenre and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aubeaumeyang tries a body shot but Baenre blocks it.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aubeaumeyang blocks it with crossed arms.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Baenre connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Aubeaumeyang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang leaning against his opponent.
Aubeaumeyang stalls.
Aubeaumeyang wants to get back to striking at distance but Baenre won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang dominated that second round.
That's time! Aubeaumeyang's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Aubeaumeyang scores with a body shot.
Aubeaumeyang ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Baenre moves away.
Baenre tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a decent looking hook.
Baenre misses with a low kick.
A slow jab from Aubeaumeyang misses its intended target.
Aubeaumeyang's corner calls for a 1-2. Aubeaumeyang obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
A jab from Aubeaumeyang does it's job there.
Nice body kick from Baenre.
Aubeaumeyang missing with a left hand there. Baenre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters circling - Aubeaumeyang throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Baenre is looking to land body kicks.
Aubeaumeyang scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Baenre doesn't seem bothered though.
Aubeaumeyang thows a left - swing and a miss!
Aubeaumeyang throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jarlaxle Baenre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Aubeaumeyang changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baenre throws a sloppy head kick and Aubeaumeyang moves out of range easily.
Aubeaumeyang just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang throws a jab when Baenre was well out of range.
Aubeaumeyang throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Baenre doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Baenre throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Baenre lands a head kick!
Baenre tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick from Baenre lands but Aubeaumeyang takes it in his stride.
Baenre lands a head kick!
Aubeaumeyang closes the distance and clinches.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Aubeaumeyang lands a nice uppercut.
Aubeaumeyang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Baenre prevents Aubeaumeyang from breaking the clinch.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
Aubeaumeyang tries to work over Baenre's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A frustrated look appears on Aubeaumeyang's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Baenre trying to land knees to the body.
Baenre taking a breather.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang is stalling here.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang managing to block the knees to the body from Baenre.
Aubeaumeyang wants to break free but Baenre has control.
Aubeaumeyang pushes Baenre back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Aubeaumeyang breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Aubeaumeyang gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Aubeaumeyang avoiding damage as Baenre throws knees to the body.
Aubeaumeyang throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Baenres head.
Aubeaumeyang on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Baenre or not.
Baenre prevents a body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang stalls.
Aubeaumeyang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Aubeaumeyang struggles to land a body shot inside as Baenre controls his hands.
Baenre throws a punch but it's blocked by Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Aubeaumeyang can't find room to land a body shot as Baenre controls the action.
Aubeaumeyang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Baenre utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a punch to the body.
Aubeaumeyang tries to break the clinch but Baenre is controlling the position.
Baenre misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aubeaumeyang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baenre throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Aubeaumeyang blocks it with crossed arms.
Good body shot from Aubeaumeyang.
Aubeaumeyang tries to throw a body punch but Baenre avoids it by throwing Aubeaumeyang back against the cage.
Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Baenre tries to land a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks with his arms.
Baenre tries a knee to the head but Aubeaumeyang blocks it.
Aubeaumeyang misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baenre with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Baenre using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Aubeaumeyang has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Aubeaumeyang slowing the pace effectively.
Baenre tries to land knees in the clinch but Aubeaumeyang avoids the damage to the body.
Jarlaxle Baenre has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Baenre tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Aubeaumeyang avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang.
Well Aubeaumeyang has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pierre Emerick Aubeaumeyang!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jaco Camden (ranked 2812 p4p, 3043 weight class) and Ali Dixon (ranked 380 p4p, 410 weight class). Ali Dixon has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jaco Camden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ali Dixon!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decent striking displayed by Camden there.
Camden moves in looking to clinch but Dixon pushes him off.
Dixon lands with a good body shot.
Camden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Camden misses with the combination.
Camden has taken the fight to the clinch.
Camden softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Camden manages to break the clinch.
Camden misses with a double jab
and Dixon counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Jaco Camden has been cut.
A left and a right from Dixon both land. Nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Camden slips a jab from Dixon.
Camden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Dixon misses with a hook.
Camden misses with a straight right.
Camden scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Camden tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon jabs at Camden's body.
Dixon paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Camden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dixon counters with a stiff right hand.
Dixon lands a nice looking body shot.
Camden fails to land with a series of punches.
Camden clinches.
Camden working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Camden breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dixon lands an overhand right.
Dixon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Camden darts in trying to clinch
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Camden thinking.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Camden throws a leg kick that misses.
Camden moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Dixon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Camden.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dixon cracks Camden with a right hand to the side of the head.
Dixon throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Camden throws a looping overhand right but Dixon ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Dixon misses.
Camden misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon with a nice cross.
Dixon lands a nice shot that snaps Camden's head back.
 Camden is rocked!
Camden fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dixon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Camden's hands.
Oh Camden is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dixon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Camden seems to have got his legs back now.
Camden throws a hook to the side of Dixon's head but Dixon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dixon lands a big right hand that sends Camden crashing to the mat! Dixon stays standing though and waves Camden back to his feet!
Dixon misses the shot to the body.
Dixon is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Camden had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dixon gets tackled into the cage by Camden. Camden maintains the clinch.
Camden has a couple of punches blocked by Dixon.
Dixon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dixon struggles to land a body shot inside as Camden controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Camden fails to land.
Camden breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dixon uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Camden.
Camden fails with an attempt to clinch.
Oooooh!!! Dixon has knocked Camden down with a huge combo! Dixon steps away and waves a wobbly Camden back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jaco Camden's cut is getting worse.
Camden uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dixon.
Dixon lands a body shot.
Camden will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Camden on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dixon throws a hook but Camden blocks it.
Camden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dixon.
Camden takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Dixon misses with a two punch combination.
Camden was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Camden looks to land a combination but Dixon avoids it well.
Dixon connects with a body shot.
Dixon drops Camden with a beautiful combination! Camden stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Dixon is looking for the KO!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Camden misses with the combination.
Camden is breathing heavily.
Camden throws a nice looking combination but Dixon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Camden swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Dixon dodges the punch combination from Camden.
Dixon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dixon scores with a body shot.
Camden looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Dixon scores with a jab. Camden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Camden throws a leg kick but Dixon moved away.
Dixon sends Camden crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dixon is motioning to the referee to let Camden up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Dixon steps in with a hook that catches Camden right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Dixon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Camden looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Dixon!
Ali Dixon 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uncle Abner (ranked 1943 p4p, 3830 weight class) and Jan Klauss (ranked 250 p4p, 449 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uncle Abner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jan Klauss!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klauss slips a straight right by Abner.
Klauss avoids the body shot from Abner.
Abner scores with a leg kick.
Abner connects with a leg kick.
Klauss throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Abner.
Klauss throws a right and a left that both miss.
Abner throws a head kick that misses.
Abner uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Klauss.
Abner throws a quick counter head kick but Klauss was just out of range.
A head kick misses from Abner.
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Klauss moves away.
Abner lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Klauss misses with a straight right.
Klauss slips a jab and a cross from Abner.
Jan Klauss seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klauss bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Abner's head backwards.
It looks like Uncle Abner has been cut.
Abner avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Klauss.
Abner fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Klauss.
Abner slips under a jab.
Abner dodges the punch combination from Klauss.
Klauss feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Abners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Klauss throws an off balance right hand
and Abner counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
The crowd cheers as Abner lands an impressive looking overhand right. Klauss doesn't seem phased though.
Klauss swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Abner misses with a double jab.
Abner throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Klauss.
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!
Klauss throws a series of punches but Abner moves out of range.
As Klauss looks to move away, Abner throws a big counter combo but Klauss just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Klauss closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Klauss avoids the body shot from Abner.
Klauss throws a series of strikes that have Abner backpedaling.
Abner is rocked!
Uncle Abner's cut is getting worse.
Nice body punch from Abner.
A punch combination from Abner misses.
A combination from Abner does no damage.
Abner looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Abner throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Oooooh!!! Abner has knocked Klauss down with a huge combo! Abner steps away and waves a wobbly Klauss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Klauss is rocked!
 It looks like Jan Klauss has been cut.
Klauss looks winded!
Abner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Klauss is still on wobbly legs! Can Abner finish him?
A thudding body kick lands there by Abner!
Abner ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Abner lands with a big right hook that stumbles Klauss - he's out on his feet here! Abner follows up with another monster hook that separates Klauss from consciousness! Klauss falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Abner stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Uncle Abner!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Uncle Abner waved his t-shirt featuring Glomco Nutrition 's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sone Fujimaro (ranked 1313 p4p, 1174 weight class) and Sunshine Okafor (ranked 177 p4p, 156 weight class). Okafor has chosen Bliss as his entrance music. Sunshine Okafor told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sone Fujimaro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunshine Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor moves into range and connects with a jab.
Okafor will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Fujimaro slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Fujimaro has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Spartan Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
Fujimaro wants to slow Okafor down by chopping away at his legs.
Okafor uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fujimaro.
A right-left combo lands from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro avoids the body shot from Okafor.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
Fujimaro lands a nice shot to the body.
Sone Fujimaro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fujimaro digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
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!
Fujimaro scores with a jab. Okafor acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Okafor lands a jab to the nose.
Fujimaro lands with a shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fujimaro moves out of range of the body kick from Okafor.
Fujimaro throws a hook but Okafor blocks it.
Okafor drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Fujimaro steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
and Fujimaro counters with a three punch combo that has Okafor backing up. Okafor nods at Fujimaro to acknowledge the strikes.
Okafor misses with a body kick.
Fujimaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a body shot.
Fujimaro throws a front kick that sends Okafor stumbling back into the cage.
Okafor has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Fujimaro throws a nice outside leg kick.
Donk. Fujimaro catches Okafor right on the button with a cross.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Okafor throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fujimaro.
Fujimaro connects with a body shot that sends Okafor's belly button to the back.
Okafor needs to keep his hands up - Fujimaro had a free shot at his head there.
Fujimaro smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro's jab looks to have found its range, popping Okafor under the eye.
Fujimaro misses the shot to the body.
Okafor steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Fujimaro throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Fujimaro pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fujimaro goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
A good leg kick by Fujimaro.
Okafor closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fujimaro circles away.
Fujimaro needs to keep his hands up - Okafor had a free shot at his head there.
Okafor uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Okafor scores with a hook to the body. Fujimaro takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fujimaro uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Okafor.
Fujimaro lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Fujimaro moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fujimaro connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Okafor checks a leg kick.
Okafor throws a hook but Fujimaro blocks it.
A counter left hand to the body from Fujimaro misses its target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fujimaro scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Fujimaro does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Fujimaro throws a leg kick that misses.
Okafor gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Fujimaro counters with an inside leg kick.
Fujimaro digs a good hook to Okafor's body.
Okafor throws a lazy uppercut
letting Fujimaro counter with a right hand.
Fujimaro keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fujimaro fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Okafor has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jab, jab by Fujimaro - just one landing.
Fujimaro is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Okafor looks to land a body kick but Fujimaro moved away.
Fujimaro dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Okafor. That did some damage!
Fujimaro throws a head kick that misses
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fujimaro scores with a hook to the body. Okafor takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fujimaro swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Okafor counters with a nice uppercut.
Okafor changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Fujimaro moves away.
Nice uppercut there from Fujimaro.
Danga de danga de dang - Okafor scores with a four punch combination!
Okafor throws a right hand that misses
and Fujimaro makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Okafor really felt that one!
Nice jab there from Fujimaro.
Fujimaro misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a crisp one two that drops Fujimaro! Okafor thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Fujimaro to his feet! Fujimaro is in big trouble!
Fujimaro is rocked!
Fujimaro wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Oh Fujimaro is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fujimaro throws a right hand that misses
and Okafor counters with a big right hand! Oh Fujimaro is in trouble here! Okafor follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sunshine Okafor!
Sunshine Okafor 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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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Liam Ghambe (ranked 2578 p4p, 2596 weight class) and Koskisen Hanski (ranked 84 p4p, 86 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Liam Ghambe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Koskisen Hanski!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanski fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ghambe dodges the punch combination from Hanski.
Ghambe is looking for a counter combo.
Ghambe closes this distance looking for a takedown but Hanski circles away.
Hanski wants to counter the offense by Ghambe and move into the clinch position.
Ghambe scores with a one two! Hanski had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Koskisen Hanski has been cut.
Ghambe ducks under a wild hook from Hanski.
Hanski throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hanski throws a body shot but no joy.
Hanski throws a series of punches but Ghambe avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Hanski tries to close the distance and clinch but Ghambe swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ghambe looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Ghambe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanski as he jumps to the side.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ghambe shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Hanski pinned against the cage. Hanski gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Ghambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice shot lands for Hanski.
Koskisen Hanski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hanski misses with a jab to the body
and Ghambe counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hanski misses with a wild combination.
Hanski looks to land a left hand but Ghambe moved out of range nicely.
Hanski throws an off balance right hand
and Ghambe counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Ghambe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hanski tries to clinch but Ghambe is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hanski does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Hanski lands a body shot.
Hanski misses with a hook.
Ghambe throws a big counter combination but Hanski scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
A shot to the liver by Hanski. Beautiful body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hanski misses with a straight right.
Ghambe avoids a punch combination nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Ghambe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Ghambe misses with a takedown attempt - Hanski sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hanski. That's going to slow Ghambe down.
That kick from Hanski tenderised Ghambe's leg. Ghambe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Ghambe wants to clinch
and Hanski cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanski closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ghambe.
Ghambe misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanski has a couple of punches blocked by Ghambe.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanski.
Ghambe stalling in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanski.
Hanski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Hanski misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe tries a body shot but Hanski blocks it.
Hanski misses with a body punch.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Hanski fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Hanski cracks Ghambe with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hanski throws a jab but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Ghambe tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hanski manages to circle out of the way.
Ghambe throws a combination. Hanski tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Ghambe is looking to clinch but Hanski is avoiding it.
Ghambe drives through and clinches with Hanski against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hanski swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ghambe tries to pull guard but Hanski won't allow it.
A head punch on the inside from Hanski fails to land.
Hanski doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hanski lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanski.
Hanski misses with the head strike.
Ghambe manages to break the clinch.
Ghambe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hanski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ghambe was well out of range. Poor timing from Hanski.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koskisen Hanski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Koskisen Hanski's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Hanski fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ghambe throws a sloppy head kick and Hanski moves out of range easily.
Ghambe shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hanski but Hanski pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Ghambe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hanski throws out the jab.
Ghambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Ghambe misses with a head kick.
A swing and a miss from Hanski.
Ghambe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hanski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hanski closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe is trying to force a seperation but Hanski has the dominant position.
Ghambe stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Hanski lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ghambe backwards.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Hanski lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hanski.
Ghambe tries to circle away but Hanski has him pinned against the cage.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
Hanski misses with a punch to the body.
Hanski taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Hanski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghambe throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ghambe tries to pull guard but Hanski forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Hanski gets underhooks to prevent Ghambe's takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Ghambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanski fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ghambe manages to break the clinch.
Koskisen Hanski seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Ghambe fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghambe looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Hanski is fending him off so far but Ghambe persists. Nope, Hanski circles away and we're back to standing.
Hanski connects with a solid leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe walks into a stiff left hand from Hanski.
Hanski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ghambe manages to avoid it.
Hanski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Hanski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hanski instigates a clinch.
Hanski gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Ghambe.
Ghambe prevents a body shot from Hanski.
Hanski swings wildly with an uppercut but Ghambe uses good head movement to avoid it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hanski misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hanski misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Koskisen Hanski seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Hanski working aggressively here.
Hanski lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hanski leaning his opponent against the cage.
Hanski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghambe controls his hands.
Ghambe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Hanski.
Ghambe goes for a takedown in the clinch but Hanski prevents it.
Ghambe has Hanski pressed against the cage.
Ghambe prevents a body shot from Hanski.
Hanski misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Hanski misses with a punch to the body.
Hanski lands on the inside with an uppercut.
It looks like Liam Ghambe has been cut.
Ghambe blocking some punches.
Hanski throws a punch but it's blocked by Ghambe.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghambe trying to control the position but instead, Hanski has worked for underhooks and has pushed Ghambe into the cage.
Hanski lands with a left to the head.
Hanski misses with some punches.
Hanski struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghambe controls his hands.
Hanski stalling against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Hanski fails to land.
Ghambe is working for takedown but Hanski is calmly controlling the position for now.
Hanski lands with a right to the head.
Ghambe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Ghambe throws a sloppy head kick and Hanski moves out of range easily.
Hanski doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hanski tries to land a front kick but Ghambe steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ghambe throws a body shot but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Koskisen Hanski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Ghambe shoots in for a takedown but Hanski shows good takedown defense.
Ghambe shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Hanski as he jumps to the side.
Hanski keeps the fight on the outside.
Hanski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Ghambe throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Hanski's waist but Hanski gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Ghambe off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Ghambe. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hanski scores with a jab to the body.
Ghambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghambe feinted with a counter takedown.
Ghambe moves out of range of the strikes.
Ghambe half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Liam Ghambe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Hanski looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghambe moves in looking to clinch but Hanski pushes him off.
Ghambe gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hanski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice jab there from Hanski.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hanski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Ghambe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Hanski.
BOOM! Hanski lands a beautiful left hook that drops Ghambe. Ghambe tries to recover but Hanski is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Ghambe lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koskisen Hanski!
A pretty intense looking Koskisen Hanski took the opportunity post-fight to ask for a shot at the title.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Alvarez (ranked 1591 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 215 p4p, 276 weight class). Tyler Alvarez has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Alvarez saw that one coming.
Joshy has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Alvarez slips a straight right by Joshy.
Alvarez rushes Joshy and presses him up against the cage.
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
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.
Alvarez looking to control.
Alvarez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Alvarez is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Joshy trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
Joshy throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Alvarez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Joshy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joshy is looking to stand up but Alvarez won't let him.
Joshy tries to free his leg and advance position but Alvarez is retaining full guard.
Alvarez is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Joshy is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alvarez working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Joshy doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Joshy manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Alvarez is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Joshy trying to control but Alvarez is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Joshy defends easily.
Joshy has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Alvarez is proving hard to escape from.
Joshy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joshy wants to get up but he can't break Alvarez's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Joshy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Joshy's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Alvarez throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Alvarez keeping moving, preventing Joshy from controlling successfully.
Alvarez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Joshy defends well.
Joshy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Joshy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Alvarez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joshy stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Alvarez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joshy controls from within his opponent's guard.
Joshy stands up and waves to Alvarez to follow him.
Alvarez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Good shot there by Alvarez.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Alvarez moves into the clinch successfully.
Alvarez lands a left hand.
A hook to the body from Joshy.
Joshy has a couple of punches blocked by Alvarez.
Joshy misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez wants to stall.
Joshy lands a body punch in the clinch.
Alvarez throws a knee to the head but misses.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Joshy lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Alvarez tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Joshy smiles and moves away.
Good standup being displayed there by Joshy as he connects with a hook.
Alvarez blocks a jab.
Alvarez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Alvarez is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Joshy.
Alvarez scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Alvarez shoots in and drives through. Joshy sprawls well.
Nice shot by Joshy.
Alvarez has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Joshy finds it's way round the side to connect with Alvarez's head.
Joshy with a body punch. A glancing blow.
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!
Alvarez tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Joshy throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Joshy keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joshy fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Alvarez, pushing him back against the cage.
Alvarez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Joshy tries a body shot but Alvarez blocks it.
Joshy pushes Alvarez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Alvarez decides to pull guard.
Joshy tries to stand but Alvarez is controlling from the bottom.
Joshy trying to control the position from guard on top but Alvarez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Alvarez looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Joshy forces his way into half guard.
Joshy is looking to take a break and control but Alvarez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Alvarez regains full guard. Nicely done.
Joshy avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Joshy must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Alvarez looking for a guillotine here but Joshy defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bam Bam Joshy will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Joshy scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Alvarez shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Joshy 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.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Alvarez from controlling successfully.
Joshy looking for a sweep. Not yet Joshy, not yet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Alvarez has passed into side control.
Tyler Alvarez overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Alvarez works to advance to full mount. Joshy defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Joshy is working to get back to half guard.
Joshy tries to improve his position but Alvarez has taken his back! Alvarez has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Joshy tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Alvarez pushes Joshy away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Alvarez!
Tyler Alvarez thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mustang Jack (ranked 871 p4p, 621 weight class) and Isaac Vernon (ranked 121 p4p, 85 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mustang Jack!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Isaac Vernon!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vernon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Vernon throws an overhand right that lands on Jack's shoulder, as Jack tries to avoid the shot.
Jack misses with a right hand
and Vernon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jack.
Jack scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jack throws the left hand but Vernon avoids the punch easily.
Vernon misses the jab.
Jack wants to land a leg kick but Vernon is out of range.
Jack thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack avoids the body shot from Vernon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vernon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jack throws a head kick but Vernon moves out of range.
Jack goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Vernon checks it well.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vernon slips under a jab from Jack.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A lazy left from Vernon finds it's target.
Jack clobbers Vernon with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vernon throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jack seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vernon feints the counter takedown.
Jack chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jack tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Vernon is able to avoid easily.
Jack misses with a wild body shot.
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack is looking to slow Vernon down with leg kicks.
Jack throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Vernon on the side of the head.
Vernon blocks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Vernon misses.
Vernon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jack was well out of range. Poor timing from Vernon.
Jack changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Mustang Jack is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big right from Jack misses.
Jack lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vernon stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jack.
Vernon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jack.
Jack is looking to counter the offense by Vernon and move into the clinch.
Vernon throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jack looks to throw the jab but Vernon is out of range.
And Vernon tries to counter it with a takedown but Jack pushes his down on his head and steps out.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jack.
Vernon misses with a straight right.
Vernon works Jack's body with a nice hook.
Jack stuns Vernon with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vernon keeps the fight on the outside.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Vernon rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jack moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jack throws a hook to the side of Vernon's head but Vernon sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jack. Vernon does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack misses with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jack.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vernon. Jack does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jack avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Jack punishes Vernon's body with a nice straight punch.
Jack scores with a hook to the body. Vernon takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Vernon slips a jab from Jack.
Jack thuds a left hand into Vernon's body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vernon throws a right and a left that Jack avoids nicely.
Jack avoids a punch combination nicely.
Jack avoids the body shot from Vernon.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Jack was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Vernon blocks the body kick.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vernon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A punch lands to the side of Vernon 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon throws a hook to the side of Jack's head but Jack sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A head kick misses from Jack.
A slow jab from Vernon misses its intended target.
Jack throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack dominated that round.
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.
Jack throws a jab when Vernon was well out of range.
Jack with a nice calf kick.
Jack tries to clinch but Vernon is having none of it.
Jack misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vernon.
Vernon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Jack defends it well.
Jack swings for the body but Vernon moves out of range.
Vernon with the counter takedown but Jack avoids it easily.
Vernon throws a hook but Jack avoids it easily.
Jack looks to score with a jab to the body but Vernon is just out of range.
Vernon misses with a jab to the body
and Jack counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vernon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Jack has time to react.
Vernon's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vernon walks into a straight right hand from Jack.
Vernon throws a big shot that misses.
Vernon slips a straight right by Jack.
A left lands for Vernon.
Jack with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jack ducks under a wild hook from Vernon.
Jack tries to clinch up
and Vernon counters with a series of strikes. Jack will be more careful next time no doubt.
Vernon looks to land a combination but Jack avoids it well.
Vernon smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Vernon thuds a left hand into Jack's body.
Vernon gets tackled into the cage by Jack. Jack maintains the clinch.
Jack lands with a light punch inside.
The referee is keeping an eye on Vernon - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Vernon stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Jack lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Vernon backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Vernon fails to land.
Jack breaks the clinch.
Vernon misses with a wild body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack lands an overhand right.
Jab by Jack.
Vernon checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jack feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Vernons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Jack tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vernon was well out of range. Poor timing from Jack.
Jack throws a head kick that misses.
Vernon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Jack misses the shot to the body.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mustang Jack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jack is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Vernon changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jack dips to his left and cracks Vernon with an uppercut!
Jack lands with a nice body kick.
Jack is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Vernon can do to turn this around?
Jack throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Vernon counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Jack throws a shot to the body.
Vernon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jack.
Vernon fails to land with a series of punches.
Vernon throws a body punch but Jack moves out of range.
Jack appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Vernon throws a hook but Jack blocks it.
Vernon walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jack.
Jack takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Jack lands with a kick to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jack darts in and clinches Vernon up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Jack manages to break the clinch.
Mustang Jack is winning the standup battle so far.
Jack misses with a low kick.
Jack tries to land a leg kick but Vernon saw it coming and moves away.
Vernon fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jack manages to avoid it.
Jack throws a big shot that misses.
Jack slips a jab and a cross from Vernon.
Jack jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Jack keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vernon misses the shot to the body.
Jack throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jack throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vernon now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mustang Jack 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. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
A big right from Jack misses.
Vernon checks a leg kick nicely.
Vernon tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Jack throws a leg kick that is checked
and Vernon counters with a shoot takedown. Jack fights it but they end up in guard.
Vernon slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Vernon is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Jack will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vernon wants to control but Jack is keeping him busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jack is looking to regain half guard here but Vernon keeps moving and retains side control.
Vernon working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vernon tries to advance to mount but can't.
Vernon scores with punches from side control.
Vernon works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Vernon is looking to take a break and control but Jack is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jack is trying to control Vernon's posture but Vernon avoids it.
Jack takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vernon is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Jack's shoulder. That is not cool.
Vernon working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes.
Vernon trying to control the position but Jack is working away.
Vernon working the ground and pound but Jack is defending the strikes.
Jack gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Vernon has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Vernon can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Jack is looking to escape.
Vernon looking to ground and pound but Jack is blocking nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vernon looking to control and managing it successfully.
Vernon looking to ground and pound but Jack is blocking nicely.
Jack sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Isaac Vernon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vernon is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jack is just riding it out for now. Vernon eventually gives up the hold.
Vernon controlling the action here.
Mustang Jack is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Jack moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Vernon wants to control from the top but Jack keeps moving.
Vernon 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.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jack controlling the position.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
Isaac Vernon comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Jack 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 Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mustang Jack!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gul Dukat (ranked 2044 p4p, 869 weight class) and Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 284 p4p, 130 weight class). Dukat comes into the arena with Guillotine (Swordz) blaring out of the sound system. Yrkje is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: As Good As I Once Was. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gul Dukat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dukat ducks under a wild hook from Yrkje.
Dukat tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Dukat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Yrkje tries a quick counter leg kick but Dukat is wise to it.
Dukat is looking to clinch.
Yrkje wants to land a leg kick but Dukat is out of range.
Dukat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Dukat checks a low kick from Yrkje.
Yrkje will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Dukat scores with the left hand. Yrkje knows he should have avoided that one.
Yrkje waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje wants to slow Dukat down by chopping away at his legs.
Dukat ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yrkje moves away.
Dukat connects with a looping right hand.
A big right from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dukat under the eye.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat stuns Yrkje with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Dukat tries to throw a body punch but Yrkje avoids it by throwing Dukat back against the cage.
Yrkje lands a hook that snaps the head of Dukat backwards.
Dukat manages to pull guard.
Yrkje trying to control but Dukat is working from the bottom.
Dukat working a defensive guard here.
Yrkje is pushing down on Dukat's leg trying to pass to half guard. Dukat is fighting to maintain full guard but Yrkje has managed to sneak the leg through.
Yrkje trying to mount his opponent but Dukat defends it.
Yrkje is thwarting Dukat's attempts to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Dukat trying to control here.
Dukat actively working from the bottom here.
Dukat is in trouble now - Yrkje has advanced to mount!
Yrkje is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Dukat can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat tries to hold on but Yrkje pushes him away.
Yrkje thowing shots but they're missing.
Yrkje punching from mount but Dukat doing a good job of avoiding damage.
Yrkje trying to control but Dukat is having none of it.
Dukat bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Dukat pushing down on Yrkje's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Yrkje taking some punishment here, with Dukat in his half guard.
Dukat wants to pass the guard but Yrkje is defending well.
Dukat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yrkje with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Dukat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dukat is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Yrkje wants to improve his position but Dukat is controlling well.
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 Gul Dukat will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yrkje fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
An inside leg kick from Yrkje misses.
Yrkje just misses with a punch to the body.
Dukat tries to clinch there but Yrkje circles away.
Dukat slips a jab from Yrkje.
Dukat half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Yrkje misses with a hook.
Yrkje has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dukat finds it's way round the side to connect with Yrkje's head.
Yrkje blocks a jab.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukat is just out of range.
Dukat misses with a hook. Yrkje ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yrkje looks to score with a jab to the body but Dukat is just out of range.
Dukat lands a glancing blow to the side of Yrkje's head.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Yrkje throws a lazy right hand but Dukat sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Dukat throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukat looking to score a takedown here. Yrkje is defending well but Dukat drives through and ends up in Yrkje's guard.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Yrkje is retaining full guard.
Dukat trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
Dukat engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Yrkje holds on and takes a little breather.
Dukat showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Yrkje keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Dukat controls the pace.
Dukat trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A punch combination from Yrkje misses.
Nice defenses there by Dukat.
Yrkje throws the left hand but Dukat avoids the punch easily.
Yrkje throws a jab when Dukat was well out of range.
Dukat on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Dukat walks into a straight right hand from Yrkje.
A clash of legs there as Dukat blocks the low kick.
Toby Keith Yrkje seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Yrkje misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukat feints and as Yrkje raises his hands in defense, Dukat changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Yrkje keeping moving, preventing Dukat from controlling successfully.
Yrkje escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dukat gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Yrkje keeps moving.
Yrkje has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dukat can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Dukat postures up and lands a big shot to Yrkje's brow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukat wants to control from the top but Yrkje keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yrkje had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Dukat defends it easily.
Dukat trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
Dukat postures up in Yrkje's guard and throws a big left but Yrkje blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yrkje is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Dukat trying to control but Yrkje is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Gul Dukat will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Yrkje slips under a jab.
Yrkje throws a hook but Dukat blocks it.
Dukat drops down looking for a counter takedown but Yrkje sprawls and moves away.
The fighters circling - Yrkje throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Decent striking displayed by Yrkje there.
Yrkje jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Dukat appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yrkje tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dukat was well out of range. Poor timing from Yrkje.
Dukat attempts a counter takedown but Yrkje avoids it well and moves away.
Yrkje swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Dukat.
Yrkje displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dukat throws out the jab.
A swing and a miss from Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a shot from downtown. Dukat moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukat avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Dukat feinted with a counter takedown.
Dukat fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Yrkje sprawls well initially but Dukat persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dukat is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yrkje is staying active underneath Dukat, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje is pressing down on Dukat's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Yrkje looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Dukat trying to control the position from guard on top but Yrkje is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dukat postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dukat advances to half guard.
Dukat working the head and body with strikes.
Dukat not doing much here.
Toby Keith Yrkje has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukat tries to pass the half guard into mount. Yrkje knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Dukat looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yrkje with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dukat wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yrkje keeps working.
Yrkje regains full guard. Nicely done.
Dukat is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Dukat tries to free his leg and advance position but Yrkje is retaining full guard.
Dukat advances position into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje is not content to let Dukat control the position.
Yrkje has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Yrkje struggling a bit here.
Gul Dukat is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dukat is putting a hurting on Yrkje here, landing some big shots from side control.
Dukat wants to control but Yrkje is keeping him busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Dukat working the head with strikes.
Dukat tries to score with some ground and pound. Yrkje controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Dukat advances to full mount.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yrkje is squirming around, avoiding Dukat's attempts to control the action.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gul Dukat showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Dukat, 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 Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gul Dukat!
In his post fight interview, Gul Dukat started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dan Donovan (ranked 1321 p4p, 1346 weight class) and Mfer Phol (ranked 41 p4p, 44 weight class). Dan Donovan could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mfer Phol'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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Donovan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mfer Phol!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phol fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Donovan manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Donovan misses its target.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donovan connects with a body shot that sends Phol's belly button to the back.
Phol looks to throw the jab but Donovan is out of range.
Donovan misses with the combination.
Left hook, right uppercut from Donovan.
It looks like Mfer Phol has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Phol looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Donovan slips a straight right by Phol.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Phol lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Donovan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Phol showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Donovan.
Donovan works Phol's body with a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donovan ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Phol moves away.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan thuds a left hand into Phol's body.
Donovan scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Donovan ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
Phol throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
Donovan misses with a two punch combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Phol! But no joy.
A punch combination from Donovan misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan misses with a body shot
and Phol counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Dan Donovan has been cut.
Phol jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Donovan misses with a hook to the body
and Phol makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Donovan. Phol does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Donovan misses.
Donovan moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Donovan misses with a double jab.
Phol now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Phol misses with an uppercut. Donovan saw that one coming.
Donovan doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Donovan definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Phol was well out of range. Poor timing from Donovan.
Donovan takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
Phol appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a body punch
and Phol counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Donovan fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Dan Donovan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donovan ducks under a wild hook from Phol.
Donovan misses with a series of wild punches.
Donovan jabs at Phol's body.
Donovan takes a swing at Phol's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Donovan dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Donovan throws a left and a right that both miss
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Phol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Donovan has got the better of the exchanges.
Donovan misses with a jab to the body
and Phol counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Phol might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Donovan with a body shot.
Donovan throws a body punch but Phol moves out of range.
Donovan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Donovan lands a slapping body shot.
A shot to the body from Donovan misses
letting Phol counter with a right hand.
Dan Donovan's cut is getting worse.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan scores with a hook to the body. Phol takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol misses with a combination
and Donovan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol scores with a punch to the head.
Donovan jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Donovan throws a series of punches but Phol moves out of range.
Phol throws a hook but Donovan avoids it easily.
Donovan with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Donovan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phol counters by clinching up.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Phol.
Phol misses with a punch to the body.
Donovan misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
Phol blocking some punches.
Donovan has had enough of the clinch but Phol keeps him there for the moment.
Phol has a couple of punches blocked by Donovan.
Phol misses with a short punch on the inside.
Donovan misses with some punches.
A short left from Donovan.
Phol scores with a shot to the side of Donovan's head.
Dan Donovan's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Donovan misses with a body shot.
Nice jab there from Donovan.
That has opened up Mfer Phol's cut even more.
Phol has managed to clinch.
Donovan lands a left hand.
Phol working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Donovan breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Phol misses with a hook
and Donovan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Donovan just misses with a punch to the body.
Phol throws an off balance right hand
and Donovan counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Donovan looks to score with a jab to the body but Phol is just out of range.
Phol throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
Dan Donovan is winning the standup battle so far.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Donovan is looking to wear down Phol with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Phol takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Phol tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Donovan was well out of range. Poor timing from Phol.
Donovan fails to land with a series of punches.
Donovan misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Phol counters with a nice uppercut.
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Phol throws out a counter right but Donovan avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donovan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Phol throws out the jab.
Donovan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Donovan sets himself, and Phol steps forward looking for the clinch! Donovan avoids it this time.
Phol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Donovan counters with a nice body shot.
Phol is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Phol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Donovan.
Donovan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phol can do to turn this around?
Donovan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Donovan lands with a nice body punch.
Donovan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Donovan avoids the body shot from Phol.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dan Donovan dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Donovan scores with a jab.
Donovan wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Donovan dips to his left and cracks Phol with an uppercut!
Donovan stuns Phol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Donovan fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Phol manages to avoid it.
Donovan swinging wildly here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Donovan drops Phol with a beautiful combination! Phol stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Donovan is looking for the KO!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phol misses with an uppercut.
Donovan swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phol connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Phol throws an overhand right that lands on Donovan's shoulder, as Donovan tries to avoid the shot.
Phol misses with a right hand
and Donovan counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Donovan lands with a big right hook that stumbles Phol - he's out on his feet here! Donovan follows up with another monster hook that separates Phol from consciousness! Phol falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Donovan stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dan Donovan!
Dan Donovan 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 Adils Hallbjornsson (ranked 92 p4p, 425 weight class) and Sven Torvik (ranked 17 p4p, 62 weight class). Hallbjornsson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Herr Mannelig. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Adils Hallbjornsson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sven Torvik!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Torvik throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hallbjornsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Adils Hallbjornsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Torvik throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hallbjornsson throwing a counter right hand but Torvik manages to avoid it.
Hallbjornsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab from Hallbjornsson misses.
Torvik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallbjornsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hallbjornsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hallbjornsson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Torvik looks to score with a jab to the body but Hallbjornsson is just out of range.
Hallbjornsson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Torvik has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Hallbjornsson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Torvik counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Torvik tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hallbjornsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Torvik.
Hallbjornsson looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Torvik keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hallbjornsson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Torvik misses with a hook
and Torvik takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Sven Torvik has been cut.
Torvik just misses with a punch to the body.
Hallbjornsson takes a swing at Torvik's ribcage but misses.
Hallbjornsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson staying out of range there.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hallbjornsson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Torvik connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Hallbjornsson scrambles back to his feet.
Torvik scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hallbjornsson misses with a lunging right hand
and Torvik counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik swings for the body but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Torvik thuds his right hand into Hallbjornsson's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Torvik let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Torvik throws a poor cross that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hallbjornsson thows a body kick. Torvik tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Torvik on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Hallbjornsson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Torvik takes a swing at Hallbjornsson's ribcage but misses.
Torvik on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Hallbjornsson. Hallbjornsson obviously looking to wear him down.
Hallbjornsson checks a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson misses with an attempted mid kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Torvik buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Hallbjornsson throws a body kick that misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a solid leg kick but Torvik takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Hallbjornsson.
Torvik is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hallbjornsson rather than just go for the knockout.
Torvik thows a left - swing and a miss!
Torvik misses with a straight right.
Torvik fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hallbjornsson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hallbjornsson is looking to land body kicks.
Torvik pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Sven Torvik will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Hallbjornsson loads up on a big right hand but Torvik slips the punch.
Hallbjornsson scoring well with a low kick there.
Torvik throws a series of punches but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Hallbjornsson misses the target.
Hallbjornsson tries a low kick but Torvik avoids it.
A jab lands there for Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hallbjornsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hallbjornsson takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Hallbjornsson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
Nice body kick there by Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Torvik on the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Torvik does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Torvik throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hallbjornsson throws a hook but Torvik avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Torvik throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Torvik uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hallbjornsson.
Torvik swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
Torvik throws the left hand but Hallbjornsson avoids the punch easily.
Torvik misses with a shot to the body
enabling Hallbjornsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Torvik throws a right hand that misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with a body kick.
Hallbjornsson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Torvik scores with a hook to the body. Hallbjornsson 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!
Torvik blocks a head kick by Hallbjornsson.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Torvik.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik throws a body punch but Hallbjornsson moves out of range.
Hallbjornsson walks into a left hand.
Torvik scores with a nice strike.
Torvik takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Torvik scores with a punch to the head.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Torvik looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That kick from Hallbjornsson tenderised Torvik's leg. Torvik is trying to keep his angry face on.
A big left from Torvik misses.
Torvik with a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson tries to land a front kick but Torvik steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Hallbjornsson avoids the body shot from Torvik.
A shot to the body from Torvik misses
and Hallbjornsson counters with an inside leg kick.
Torvik is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hallbjornsson, as that shot connected.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hallbjornsson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Torvik.
Hallbjornsson connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Torvik takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Hallbjornsson cracks Torvik with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adils Hallbjornsson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sven Torvik's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Torvik misses with a looping left.
Torvik looks to land a right hand but Hallbjornsson moved out of range.
Hallbjornsson scores with a leg kick.
Hallbjornsson scores with a jab. Torvik acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Torvik lands a left and a right that send Hallbjornsson crashing to the mat, dazed. Torvik thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
It looks like Adils Hallbjornsson has been cut.
Torvik throws a lazy uppercut
and Hallbjornsson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Torvik wants to land a leg kick but Hallbjornsson is out of range.
Hallbjornsson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Hallbjornsson looks to throw the jab but Torvik is out of range.
Hallbjornsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Torvik.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson wants to land a leg kick but Torvik is out of range.
Hallbjornsson looks to land a right hand but Torvik moved out of range.
Torvik only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Torvik connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice uppercut lands for Hallbjornsson. That snapped Torvik's head back.
Hallbjornsson blocks a jab.
Hallbjornsson lands a big head kick that sends Torvik tumbling to the mat! Hallbjornsson takes a step backwards and waves Torvik back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That has opened up Sven Torvik's cut even more.
Hallbjornsson scores with the left hand. Torvik knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Torvik throws a nice outside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hallbjornsson misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Hallbjornsson finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Torvik takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Torvik cracks Hallbjornsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Hallbjornsson thuds a left hand into Torvik's body.
Hallbjornsson cracks Torvik with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The cut above Sven Torvik's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Torvik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hallbjornsson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Torvik.
Torvik closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Torvik takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hallbjornsson throws a leg kick
and Torvik counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hallbjornsson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Torvik misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hallbjornsson.
Hallbjornsson works the jab nicely.
Sven Torvik's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Hallbjornsson throws a body shot but no joy.
A punch lands to the side of Torvik 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Hallbjornsson lands a hook that stumbles Torvik back into the cage. Hallbjornsson follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Torvik to the canvas! Hallbjornsson pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Torvik has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Adils Hallbjornsson!
Adils Hallbjornsson retains his heavyweight title!
Our winner, Adils Hallbjornsson, 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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