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WCF 93: Wolf vs Blazej PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tu Winh (ranked 22942 p4p, 22168 weight class) and Anthony Johnson (ranked 197 p4p, 102 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Anthony Johnson enters 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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Tu Winh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Anthony Johnson!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winh shoots and misses
and Johnson counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Tu Winh has been cut.
Winh has his takedown stuffed
and Johnson counters with a straight right hand.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Winh back into the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Winh takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Winh's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Johnson dances in with a quick combination. Winh is being worked over with jabs and crosses. Oooh, a right straight from Johnson snaps Winh's head back. Winh stumbles backwards against the cage. Johnson steps forward and delivers a right cross that connects with Winh's jaw, simultaneously knocking him out and sending his mouthpiece into the crowd! There's a worthy souvenir for the fans. This one is over folks. Winh just didn't come prepared.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Anthony Johnson!
Anthony Johnson was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Romeo Del Gaiso (ranked 2930 p4p, 3724 weight class) and Charles Kenway Jr (ranked 178 p4p, 218 weight class). Del Gaiso comes to the cage accompanied by Deorro, Elvis Crespo & Henry Fong - Pica. Romeo Del Gaiso has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Romeo Del Gaiso!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Charles Kenway Jr!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kenway Jr keeps the fight on the outside.
Del Gaiso changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Kenway Jr tries to avoid it but Del Gaiso manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Kenway Jr to the ground. Kenway Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Kenway Jr feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Del Gaiso keeping moving, preventing Kenway Jr from controlling successfully.
Kenway Jr has gone for a leg lock! Del Gaiso slips out almost immediately though and dives into Kenway Jr's guard.
Kenway Jr working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Del Gaiso doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Del Gaiso manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Del Gaiso postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso stops Kenway Jr from standing up.
Kenway Jr avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Kenway Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kenway Jr controlling Del Gaiso's posture.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kenway Jr can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Del Gaiso throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kenway Jr works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Kenway Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Gaiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Del Gaiso drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Del Gaiso jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kenway Jr is looking to stand up but Del Gaiso isn't so interested in that idea.
Del Gaiso has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Kenway Jr tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Del Gaiso throwing strikes from guard but Kenway Jr blocks nicely.
Del Gaiso working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kenway Jr is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Kenway Jr seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Kenway Jr landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Kenway Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Kenway Jr is trying to control the action in half guard but Del Gaiso is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Kenway Jr is looking for a kimura but Del Gaiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenway Jr to get the leverage.
Kenway Jr controlling the action here.
Del Gaiso is trying to stand.
Del Gaiso is staying active underneath Kenway Jr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Del Gaiso keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Kenway Jr connects with a nice short shot to Del Gaiso's temple.
Del Gaiso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenway Jr.
Kenway Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Kenway Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenway Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Del Gaiso defending well though.
Kenway Jr lands strikes from half guard.
Kenway Jr takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Kenway Jr is looking for a kimura but Del Gaiso is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Kenway Jr to get the leverage.
Kenway Jr thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Kenway Jr seems to be looking for submissions.
Kenway Jr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kenway Jr working over Del Gaiso with some ground and pound. Del Gaiso looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Del Gaiso really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kenway Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Del Gaiso avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Kenway Jr.
Del Gaiso is breathing heavily.
Kenway Jr seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Kenway Jr thows a huge punch but Del Gaiso dodges it nicely.
Kenway Jr is controlling the pace.
Kenway Jr misses with a head shot. Del Gaiso uses the momentum to regain guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Kenway Jr 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.
Del Gaiso gets a double leg takedown into Kenway Jr's guard.
Kenway Jr working a defensive guard here.
Kenway Jr is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Kenway Jr has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Del Gaiso can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kenway Jr throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Del Gaiso with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kenway Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Del Gaiso has passed into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kenway Jr is trying to buck Del Gaiso off.
Del Gaiso working away.
Kenway Jr is pushing Del Gaiso's head away, looking to escape. Del Gaiso manages to hold on to the position though.
Kenway Jr is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Del Gaiso has hold of Kenway Jr's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! Kenway Jr tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Del Gaiso cranks the arm and Kenway Jr screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from Kenway Jr, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Romeo Del Gaiso!
Romeo Del Gaiso thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 3755 p4p, 2970 weight class) and Drapton Heed (ranked 441 p4p, 363 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Drapton Heed!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Prawira wants to clinch up but Heed keeps it at a distance.
A punch combination from Prawira misses.
Heed dodges the punch combination from Prawira.
Prawira dodges the punch combination from Heed.
Heed digs a good hook to Prawira's body.
Prawira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heed.
A combination from Prawira does no damage.
A punch lands to the side of Prawira 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Prawira dives in and grabs Heed's left leg, looking for a takedown. Heed pushes down on Prawira's head and hops out.
Prawira lands a jab-cross combination.
Prawira displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A swing and a miss from Heed.
Heed swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Heed missing with a left hand there. Prawira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Prawira looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Heed misses with a wild body shot.
Heed misses with a looping right.
Sloppy strikes from Prawira. Those never looked like landing.
Prawira fails with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Heed. Prawira does a little dance to reset his feet.
Heed tries to bum rush Prawira with a series of wild strikes but Prawira uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Prawira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Prawira misses with a series of wild punches.
Prawira moves out of range as Heed strikes.
Prawira misses with a double jab.
Heed swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Heed works over Prawira's head and body with a nice combination.
Heed scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Heed looks to land a left hand but Prawira moved out of range nicely.
Heed throws a body punch but Prawira moves out of range.
Heed avoids a punch combination nicely.
Heed misses with a body shot.
Heed throws the left hand but Prawira avoids the punch easily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Heed will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Heed misses with a straight right.
Prawira appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Prawira stalks Heed and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Heed's face. Heed staggers backwards, shaken.
Prawira swinging wildly here.
Heed misses with a hook. Prawira ducked under it nicely.
Prawira bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Heed sizes up Prawira with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Heed misses with a wild combination.
Heed lands a jab to the nose.
Prawira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Prawira fails to land with a series of punches.
Heed throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Prawira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heed.
Heed moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Prawira throws a series of punches but Heed moves out of range.
Prawira moves out of range of the strikes.
Prawira shoots in looking for a takedown but Heed manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Prawira's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jaka Prawira. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Prawira takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Heed scores with a shot to the body.
Heed lands with a cross.
Heed rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Prawira moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prawira has Heed up against the cage in a clinch.
Heed pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Heed throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Prawira sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Heed misses.
Heed throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Prawira darts in and clinches Heed up against the cage.
Prawira blocks a body shot from Heed.
Prawira is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Heed blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Heed throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Prawiras head.
Heed lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Heed breaks from the clinch.
Heed lands the left hand.
Heed missing with a left hand there. Prawira was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Heed misses with a few strikes there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Heed throws a hook to the side of Prawira's head but Prawira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heed throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Prawira moves away from the strike by Heed.
Prawira went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Heed slips a jab and a cross from Prawira.
Prawira throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prawira misses with a double jab.
Heed looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've been informed that Heed has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Heed pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Prawira tries for a takedown but Heed sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Heed throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heed lands a jab to the head.
Donk. Heed catches Prawira right on the button with a cross.
Prawira swinging wildly here.
Heed looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A punch combination from Heed misses.
Heed lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Prawira misses with the combination.
It seemed like Heed was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Heed works Prawira's body with a nice hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Drapton Heed dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Heed throws a hook to the side of Prawira's head but Prawira sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Heed fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Prawira on the side of the head.
Prawira tries to clinch there but Heed circles away.
Heed looks to land a right hand but Prawira moved out of range.
Prawira misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little jabbing left from Heed on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Heed fails to land with a series of punches.
Prawira misses with a two punch combination.
Prawira rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Heed moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Prawira uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Heed.
Heed scores with a hook to the body. Prawira takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Prawira lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Heed circles away quickly and effectively.
Prawira displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Heed throws out the jab.
Heed throws the left hand but Prawira avoids the punch easily.
Prawira shoots in looking for a takedown. Heed tries to sprawl out of it but Prawira keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Heed manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Prawira uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Heed.
It looked like Prawira was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Heed throws a right and a left that Prawira avoids nicely.
Prawira appears to be looking for a counter punch to the 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!
Heed avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Heed scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Heed lands a head shot.
Heed looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Heed showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Prawira.
Heed's corner calls for a 1-2. Heed obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Prawira swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Drapton Heed seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Prawira lands a two punch combo.
Heed fails to land with a series of punches.
Prawira takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Prawira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Heed with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Prawira swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Heed counters with a series of strikes that really hurt Prawira! The ref looks into his eyes and sees nobody home - he's called the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Drapton Heed!
Jaka Prawira was interviewed post fight and said 'That was a great fight'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lord Mammon (ranked 1912 p4p, 4140 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 265 p4p, 490 weight class). Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lord Mammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Frank Dennis and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Falcon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Falcon tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Mammon swivels and escapes.
Mammon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A nice side step and Falcon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sloppy strikes from Mammon. Those never looked like landing.
A nice side step and Falcon releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Falcon with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mammon counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jack Falcon has been cut.
Mammon slips a straight right by Falcon.
Falcon shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mammon's guard.
Falcon trying to control the position from guard on top but Mammon is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mammon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammon tries to get out of the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Falcon won't allow Mammon to get back to his feet.
Falcon landing some decent shots from guard.
Mammon being controlled here, momentarily.
Mammon has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Falcon working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Mammon's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
Falcon controlling from the top position.
Mammon is looking to stand up but Falcon isn't so interested in that idea.
Falcon told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Falcon is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Mammon wants to stand up but Falcon is controlling him.
Mammon keeping moving, preventing Falcon from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
A telegraphed right hand from Mammon misses the target.
Mammon avoids a kick to the body.
A little feinted left hand from Mammon on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Falcon takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Falcon changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Mammon tries to avoid it but Falcon manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Mammon to the ground. Mammon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lord Mammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jack Falcon.
Falcon looks to throw a body kick
and Mammon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A nice combination there by Falcon.
Mammon displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Falcon throws out the jab.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammon misses the target.
Falcon throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mammon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Falcon connects with a jab.
Mammon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Falcon closes the distance and clinches up with Mammon, looking for a takedown. Falcon pushes Mammon against the cage but Mammon circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Mammon lands with a cross.
Falcon throws a big shot that misses.
Mammon tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Falcon manages to circle out of the way.
Lord Mammon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Falcon misses with a wild body shot.
Lord Mammon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Falcon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Falcon throws a leg kick that is checked
enabling Mammon to counter with a crisp jab.
Falcon shoots in looking for a takedown. Mammon tries to sprawl out of it but Falcon keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mammon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Falcon swings widly with a right hand
and Mammon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Falcon is rocked!
Mammon darts in and clinches Falcon up against the cage.
Falcon is still on wobbly legs! Can Mammon finish him?
Mammon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Falcon seems to have recovered his senses.
Falcon has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Mammon is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Falcon tries for a takedown but Mammon manages to get underhooks.
Mammon lands with a right to the head.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Falcon has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Mammon after a bit of a struggle.
Falcon looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Falcon is looking to take this one to the mat.
Falcon looks winded!
Falcon escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mammon lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammon has closed the distance and engaged Falcon in a clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mammon.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mammon dips a shoulder and cracks Falcon with a mighty uppercut! Falcon falls back against the cage and Mammon unloads with a barrage of strikes! Falcon is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Mammon screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lord Mammon!
During a confident post fight interview, Lord Mammon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Konstantin Sogrin (ranked 1773 p4p, 1469 weight class) and Tim Blood (ranked 264 p4p, 226 weight class). Sogrin comes to the cage accompanied by Rammstein - Sonne. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Konstantin Sogrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Chris Downing and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sogrin throws an off balance right hand
and Blood finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut. Blood saw that one coming.
Sogrin backing away here, and Blood unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Blood buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Sogrin throws the kick towards the body but Blood avoids it.
Blood fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Sogrin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sogrin swats away the attempt to clinch by Blood.
Blood moves out of range as Sogrin strikes.
Sogrin moves into range and connects with a jab.
Tim Blood seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blood avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Sogrin circles away from the clinch attempt.
Sogrin went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Sogrin is looking to chop away at Blood's legs.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Blood steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sogrin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blood moves in looking to clinch but Sogrin pushes him off.
Blood just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSogrin.
Blood moves in looking to clinch but Sogrin pushes him off.
Blood is looking to clinch.
Sogrin checks a leg kick nicely.
Blood avoids the head kick by Sogrin.
Sogrin lands a nice looking body kick.
Blood swings widly with a right hand
and Sogrin counters with a stiff right hand.
Sogrin misses with an uppercut
and Blood counters with a nice uppercut.
Blood tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Sogrin manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A left and a right from Sogrin both land. Nice combination.
We've been told by Sogrin's head coaches at Tycoon Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sogrin blocks a head kick by Blood.
Sogrin bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Blood is rocked!
Blood drops his hands momentarily and Sogrin needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Blood just on the top of the head. Blood drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Blood - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Konstantin Sogrin!
An out of breath Konstantin Sogrin thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Frederick Zwirn (ranked 786 p4p, 1309 weight class) and Jacques Chaize (ranked 104 p4p, 181 weight class). Frederick Zwirn could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacques Chaize's chin.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Frederick Zwirn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jacques Chaize!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zwirn has managed to clinch.
Zwirn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zwirn creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Chaize's defenses.
Zwirn is trying to stall.
Chaize lands a hook to the side of the head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Chaize struggles to land a body shot inside as Zwirn controls his hands.
Come on Zwirn - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Chaize just leaning against Zwirn, taking a breather.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
A short right from Zwirn.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zwirn goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn avoiding damage as Chaize throws knees to the body.
Zwirn managing to block the knees to the body from Chaize.
A shot in the inside from Zwirn.
Chaize misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zwirn.
Chaize leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zwirn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chaize misses with some punches.
Zwirn managing to block the knees to the body from Chaize.
Zwirn breaks from the clinch.
Chaize takes a swing at Zwirn's ribcage but misses.
Zwirn moves into range and clinches up with Chaize.
Zwirn misses with some punches.
Zwirn content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Zwirn taking a breather.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaize scores with a knee to the head.
Chaize trying to land knees to the body.
Zwirn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zwirn wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaize uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zwirn.
Chaize tries to counter with a clinch but Zwirn shakes him off and moves away.
A clash of legs there as Chaize blocks the low kick.
Zwirn darts in and clinches Chaize up against the cage.
Chaize goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Zwirn lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chaize backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chaize tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Zwirn lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Zwirn lands an elbow just above Chaize 's eye.
It looks like Jacques Chaize has been cut.
Zwirn pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chaize throws the left hand but Zwirn avoids the punch easily.
Zwirn gets a clinch.
Chaize tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zwirn avoids it.
Chaize blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Zwirn scores with a shot to the side of Chaize's head.
Chaize can't find room to land a body shot as Zwirn controls the action.
Chaize scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Chaize.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Chaize scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A hook to the body from Zwirn.
Chaize misses with a punch to the body.
Chaize misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Zwirn.
A bit of stalling here from Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a damaging elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zwirn - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chaize tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaize takes an elbow to the temple.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Chaize creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Chaize tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zwirn avoids it.
Zwirn stalling in the clinch but Chaize improves position.
Chaize working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zwirn lands an elbow that stopped Chaize in his tracks for a moment.
Zwirn cracks Chaize with a nice body shot.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn misses with a punch to the body.
We've been informed that Chaize has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Zwirn lands a left hand.
Zwirn stalling.
Chaize tries to land knees in the clinch but Zwirn avoids the damage to the body.
Zwirn struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaize controls his hands.
Chaize dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
A right handed body shot lands from Zwirn.
Chaize is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Zwirn breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Chaize.
We've been told by Zwirn's head coaches at MY YARD Resurrect that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Zwirn moves into the clinch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaize is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Zwirn is defending well for now.
Zwirn can't find room to land a body shot as Chaize controls the action.
Chaize blocks an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Still in the clinch, Chaize scores with a nice short uppercut.
Chaize struggles to land a body shot inside as Zwirn controls his hands.
Chaize trying to stall but Zwirn improves his position.
Knees in the clinch landing for Chaize.
Zwirn manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Zwirn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Chaize misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Zwirn controlling the action here for a moment.
Chaize tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Zwirn avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederick Zwirn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jacques Chaize's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Chaize takes a swing at Zwirn's ribcage but misses.
Zwirn went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Zwirn slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Zwirn pushes Chaize up against the cage in a clinch.
Chaize putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Zwirn in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Chaize connects with a knee to the head.
Knees to the body from Chaize.
Zwirn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chaize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frederick Zwirn has scored more points in the clinch so far.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaize's brow.
Zwirn throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Zwirn comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Zwirn misses with an elbow over the top.
A frustrated look appears on Zwirn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Zwirn wants to stall.
Chaize missing with knees to the body.
Chaize tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Chaize back against the cage.
Zwirn misses with a hook to the ribs.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Zwirn just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chaize's brow.
Zwirn lands a right hand.
Chaize blocks a body shot from Zwirn.
Zwirn avoiding damage as Chaize throws knees to the body.
Chaize trying to land knees to the body.
Zwirn creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Zwirn lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Zwirn misses with a punch to the body.
Chaize blocks an elbow strike.
Zwirn struggles to land a body shot inside as Chaize controls his hands.
Zwirn is looking to control Chaize's arms but Chaize gets an underhook and turns him. Now Zwirn has his back to the cage.
Zwirn managing to block the knees to the body from Chaize.
Chaize has Zwirn pressed against the cage.
Chaize takes an elbow to the forehead.
Chaize dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn takes a shot to the head.
Chaize trying to land knees to the body.
Zwirn stalling in the clinch but Chaize improves position.
Zwirn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn is stalling here.
Chaize blocks a body shot from Zwirn.
A right hook to the body lands for Zwirn.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chaize doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Zwirn has Chaize pushed against the cage.
Chaize lands a shoulder strike.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Zwirn creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Zwirn is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chaize can do to turn this around?
Chaize with a knee to the head.
Chaize unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Zwirn avoiding damage as Chaize throws knees to the body.
Chaize crunches a lovely knee into Zwirn's ribcage.
Zwirn looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaize is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chaize avoids a wild elbow strike from Zwirn.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Zwirn.
A frustrated look appears on Zwirn's face as he tries to break the clinch.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chaize tries to work over Zwirn's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Chaize scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Zwirn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Zwirn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Zwirn.
Chaize looking to slow down the pace here.
Chaize misses with a short punch on the inside.
Zwirn pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Knees to the body from Chaize.
Chaize lands a good knee to the midsection. Zwirn won't want to take too many of those.
Zwirn is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chaize pushes Zwirn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Zwirn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chaize as Zwirn tries to tie him up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn throws an elbow but it misses.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Zwirn.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chaize lands a right hand.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Zwirn takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Zwirn is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Chaize tries to land a knee to the head but Zwirn blocks with his arms.
Zwirn stalling in the clinch but Chaize improves position.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chaize backwards.
Chaize tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Chaize back against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Zwirn.
Zwirn breaks from the clinch.
Chaize lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Chaize lands a nice hook to Zwirn's body. Zwirn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Zwirn closes the distance and clinches.
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 Frederick Zwirn will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jacques Chaize's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Chaize lands a body shot.
Chaize jabs Zwirn to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chaize throws a right hand that Zwirn ducks under and follows up with a left that Zwirn also avoids with ease.
As Chaize looks to move away, Zwirn throws a big counter combo but Chaize just gets out of the way.
Chaize uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Zwirn.
Chaize wants to counter with a clinch but Zwirn pushes him away.
Frederick Zwirn is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Zwirn moves into the clinch.
Zwirn working aggressively here.
Chaize trying to land knees to the body.
Chaize lands a nice knee to the body.
Chaize will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Zwirn up against the cage.
Chaize prevents a body shot from Zwirn.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zwirn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
A short body shot lands from Zwirn as the two fighters clinch.
Zwirn throws an elbow that misses.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zwirn breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn tries to score with a low kick but Chaize moves his leg out of the way.
Zwirn closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Chaize dodges an elbow strike from Zwirn.
Zwirn lands a damaging elbow.
Chaize pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zwirn rushes Chaize and presses him up against the cage.
Chaize lands a body shot in the clinch.
Chaize tries to throw a body punch but Zwirn avoids it by throwing Chaize back against the cage.
Chaize manages to break the clinch.
Chaize takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Chaize throws a hook but Zwirn avoids it easily.
Chaize lands a nice shot to the body.
Zwirn pivots, looking for a leg kick but Chaize is out of range and Zwirn settles back down.
Chaize misses with a shot to the body
and Zwirn counters with a crisp one two that drops Chaize! Zwirn thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Chaize to his feet! Chaize is in big trouble!
Chaize is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Zwirn forces Chaize back against the cage and clinches.
Chaize is still on wobbly legs! Can Zwirn finish him?
Zwirn working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Zwirn.
Zwirn's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Frederick Zwirn is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zwirn drops Chaize with a huge uppercut! Chaize drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Zwirn is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frederick Zwirn!
Frederick Zwirn 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 1675 p4p, 1369 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 227 p4p, 190 weight class). Williams kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Super Freak. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams misses with an uppercut
letting Gunnarsson counter with a right hand.
Williams has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center in the buildup to the fight.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Williams stuffs the takedown.
Williams wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
A nice side step and Gunnarsson releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gunnarsson defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Gunnarsson throws a nice head kick!
Williams misses with a head kick.
Gunnarsson is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Williams with a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a sloppy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Williams swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Gunnarsson throws a quick inside leg kick.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams misses with a hook.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Some wild striking there from Williams.
Williams misses the jab.
Williams fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson gets tackled into the cage by Williams. Williams maintains the clinch.
Gunnarsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Williams wants to clinch.
Gunnarsson slips a jab and a cross from Williams.
Juice Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Gunnarsson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Williams leaves Gunnarsson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Gunnarsson thinks about the counter body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams lands with a shot to the body.
Gunnarsson scores with a hook.
Williams misses with a straight right.
Gunnarsson ducks under a wild hook from Williams.
Gunnarsson throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Gunnarsson misses with a low kick as Williams jumps back.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams looks to clinch
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams misses with a double jab.
No joy there for Williams, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Gunnarsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Gunnarsson has time to react.
Williams pushes Gunnarsson up against the cage in a clinch.
Gunnarsson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunnarsson stops Williams from getting back to his feet.
Gunnarsson is nestled in close to Williams, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Gunnarsson content to control rather than advance.
Gunnarsson trying to mount his opponent but Williams defends it.
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 Juice Williams will probably get the nod.
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.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gunnarssons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams wants to clinch but Gunnarsson slips to the side
and Gunnarsson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Williams drives through and clinches with Gunnarsson against the cage.
Williams breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Williams doesn't manage to clinch there - Gunnarsson circles away.
It seemed like Gunnarsson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Gunnarsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
enabling Gunnarsson to counter with a crisp jab.
Williams moves out of range of the body kick from Gunnarsson.
Juice Williams seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gunnarsson. Williams does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson slips under a jab from Williams.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Gunnarsson! But no joy.
Good shot there by Gunnarsson.
A telegraphed right hand from Williams misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Gunnarsson's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
The fighters circling - Williams throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gunnarsson manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Williams on his heels. He'll look to pass Williams's guard now, I'm sure.
Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Williams wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Gunnarsson is now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson stalling.
Williams trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson stalling.
Williams is trying to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Williams tries to lock up and control but Gunnarsson gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Williams tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Williams has given up his back, trying to stand up. Not clever.
Gunnarsson lands a punch to the side of the head from the back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
I would not like to be Williams right now.
Williams is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Williams trying to control but not successfully.
Gunnarsson is looking for a rear naked choke here but Williams reverses the position brilliantly into Gunnarsson's guard!
Gunnarsson looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Williams wants to control from the top but Gunnarsson keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Williams shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Gunnarsson eats them both and turns towards Williams to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Williams throws the left hand but Gunnarsson avoids the punch easily.
Williams tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves away
and Gunnarsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Williams throws a lazy head kick
and Gunnarsson counters with a slapping leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Gunnarsson misses the target.
Gunnarsson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Williams uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gunnarsson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A little jabbing left from Gunnarsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Williams misses with a left hand
and Williams takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gunnarsson throws a push kick but Williams slaps the foot to one side.
Gunnarsson cracks Williams with a right hand to the side of the head.
Gunnarsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Gunnarsson scores with a jab to the body.
A swing and a miss from Gunnarsson.
Williams tries a head kick but it misses.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunnarsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Juice Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson throws out a loose jab but Williams uses good head movement to avoid it.
Gunnarsson cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Gunnarsson connects with the punch.
Gunnarsson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Williams.
Williams throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
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!
Williams throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Gunnarsson.
It looks like Magnus Gunnarsson has been cut.
Williams misses with a combination
and Gunnarsson counters with a straight right hand.
Williams misses with a hook
and Gunnarsson moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Williams pulls his leg out and moves away.
Williams throws a head kick but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Gunnarsson misses.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Williams paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Gunnarsson staying out of range there.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Gunnarsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gunnarsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Williams is looking to clinch but Gunnarsson is avoiding it.
Williams throws a head kick that misses.
As Williams backs off Gunnarsson throws a huge counter combo but Williams manages to avoid it all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Gunnarsson circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Gunnarsson counters by clinching up.
Williams escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Gunnarsson jabs at Williams's body.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Gunnarsson has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunnarsson drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Magnus Gunnarsson.
Williams breaks the clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Magnus Gunnarsson.
I think Gunnarsson has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
Juice Williams was interviewed post fight and said 'I fell short tonight. I’ll take a week off and get back in the gym'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Travis Scotty (ranked 1096 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Harold Kerzner (ranked 168 p4p, 347 weight class). Travis Scotty 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Travis Scotty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Harold Kerzner!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Frank Dennis and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scotty misses with a straight left.
Scotty throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kerzner on the side of the head.
Scotty gets tackled into the cage by Kerzner. Kerzner maintains the clinch.
Scotty misses with a punch on the inside.
Kerzner lands an uppercut.
Kerzner throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Scottys head.
Kerzner misses with some punches.
Scotty lands an elbow that stopped Kerzner in his tracks for a moment.
It looks like Harold Kerzner has been cut.
Scotty lands a left hand.
Kerzner lands a hook that snaps the head of Scotty backwards.
Kerzner doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kerzner stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
We've been informed that Kerzner 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.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scotty.
Scotty manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
This has been an exciting period of action!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scotty.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotty misses with a body punch.
Nice elbow from Scotty.
Scotty misses with a body punch.
Kerzner lands with a right to the head.
Kerzner stalling.
Scotty swings wildly with an uppercut but Kerzner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty prevents a takedown attempt there.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scotty breaks the clinch.
Scotty moves into the clinch.
Scotty fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Scotty lands a body shot.
Kerzner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Scotty gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Scotty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerzner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scotty is defending well.
Travis Scotty has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Harold Kerzner.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Scotty after a bit of a struggle.
A head punch on the inside from Kerzner fails to land.
Kerzner lands a left hand that snaps the head of Scotty backwards.
Kerzner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Scotty misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kerzner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kerzner struggles to land a body shot inside as Scotty controls his hands.
Scotty lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
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!
Scotty looks to throw an elbow but misses.
A nice left hand lands by Scotty.
Kerzner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scotty blocking some punches.
Scotty is pressed up against the cage. Kerzner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Scotty down to the mat. Scotty avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Kerzner circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kerzner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scotty wants to clinch up but Kerzner keeps it at a distance.
Scotty moves into the clinch.
Kerzner misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotty misses with a hook to the ribs.
Scotty lands a hook that snaps the head of Kerzner backwards.
Kerzner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerzner.
Kerzner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kerzner lands with a short shot to the head.
Kerzner misses with some punches.
A short left from Scotty.
Kerzner can't find room to land a body shot as Scotty controls the action.
Kerzner misses with the head strike.
Kerzner scores with a shot to the side of Scotty's head.
A short right from Scotty on the inside.
Kerzner lands with a right to the head.
A short uppercut from Kerzner.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kerzner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerzner lands a nice shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner tries to throw a body punch but Scotty avoids it by throwing Kerzner back against the cage.
Kerzner misses with a body punch.
Scotty tries to throw a body punch but Kerzner avoids it by throwing Scotty back against the cage.
Scotty swings wildly with an uppercut but Kerzner uses good head movement to avoid it.
Scotty struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerzner controls his hands.
Scotty prevents a body shot from Kerzner.
A right hook to the body lands for Scotty.
Kerzner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Scotty is trying to keep an underhook but Kerzner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Kerzner takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Scotty keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kerzner trying to control the action but Scotty is working from the bottom.
Scotty trying to control from the bottom.
Scotty is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
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 Travis Scotty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Kerzner's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Scotty closes the distance and pushes Kerzner back into the cage.
Scotty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Scotty working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kerzner tries to throw a body punch but Scotty avoids it by throwing Kerzner back against the cage.
Kerzner blocks a body shot from Scotty.
Kerzner throws a punch but it's blocked by Scotty.
Scotty tries to throw a body punch but Kerzner avoids it by throwing Scotty back against the cage.
Scotty blocking some punches.
Scotty working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kerzner.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerzner can't find room to land a body shot as Scotty controls the action.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerzner.
Kerzner blocks an uppercut.
Kerzner scores with a shoulder strike.
Kerzner scores with a shot to the side of Scotty's head.
Kerzner holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kerzner is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Scotty is defending well.
Kerzner working aggressively here.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Scotty.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
Scotty misses with a body punch.
Kerzner blocks an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Kerzner.
Kerzner working aggressively here.
Scotty breaks from the clinch.
Scotty with a hook.
Kerzner has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Kerzner throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Scotty is looking to clinch but Kerzner is avoiding it.
Kerzner connects with a body shot that sends Scotty's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotty clinches up with Kerzner and pushes him back against the cage.
Kerzner misses with a punch on the inside.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Kerzner.
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!
Kerzner can't find room to land a body shot as Scotty controls the action.
Kerzner takes an elbow to the temple.
Kerzner lands a left hand.
Scotty goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kerzner is looking to control Scotty's arms but Scotty gets an underhook and turns him. Now Kerzner has his back to the cage.
Kerzner prevents a body shot from Scotty.
Kerzner blocks a body shot from Scotty.
Kerzner has a couple of punches blocked by Scotty.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scotty.
Scotty struggles to land a body shot inside as Kerzner controls his hands.
Scotty throws a punch but it's blocked by Kerzner.
Kerzner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Scotty doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner throws a head punch that misses.
Kerzner misses with some punches.
Scotty blocks an uppercut.
Scotty lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Kerzner backwards.
Kerzner pressing his opponent against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Scotty can't find room to land a body shot as Kerzner controls the action.
Kerzner is trying to trip Scotty. He has hold of a leg but Scotty is hopping around, keeping his balance for the moment. Kerzner persists though and gets the takedown into guard.
Scotty is looking to sweep but instead, Kerzner has passed into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Kerzner in particular looking to stall.
Kerzner is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kerzner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Scotty to regain full guard.
Kerzner working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kerzner looking to pass the guard.
Kerzner is looking to pass into half guard but Scotty pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Scotty is in guard.
Kerzner pulls Scotty in to control the position.
Scotty is stalling in the full guard.
Kerzner is adopting a defensive guard.
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 Travis Scotty will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Harold Kerzner's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Scotty scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Scotty is looking to clinch.
Kerzner circles away from the clinch attempt.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerzner! But no joy.
Scotty moves in looking to clinch but Kerzner pushes him off.
Kerzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerzner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kerzner avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kerzner keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kerzner bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kerzner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kerzner lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Scotty circles away quickly and effectively.
Scotty is looking to counter the offense by Kerzner and move into the clinch.
We've been told by Scotty's head coaches at Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Scotty tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Scotty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scotty tries to clinch up
enabling Kerzner to counter with a crisp jab.
Scotty tries to clinch there but Kerzner circles away.
Travis Scotty is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Scotty wants to clinch.
Kerzner drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Scotty defends it well.
Scotty closes the distance but Kerzner moves to the side
and Kerzner counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Scotty rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kerzner moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kerzner closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Scotty fails in his attempt to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scotty clinches up with Kerzner and pushes him back against the cage.
Scotty breaks the clinch.
Scotty takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Scotty tries to clinch up.
Kerzner walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
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!
Scotty tries to clinch up but Kerzner circles away and keeps his distance.
Kerzner swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Scotty tries to clinch but Kerzner moves out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Kerzner! But no joy.
Scotty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kerzner moves away.
Kerzner throws a counter combo.
Kerzner keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Scotty.
Kerzner looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Scotty thuds a left hand into Kerzner's body.
Scotty darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Scotty is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kerzner looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scotty looks to clinch
and Kerzner counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Scotty uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kerzner.
A big right from Scotty misses.
Scotty tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Scotty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Travis Scotty is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Scotty closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kerzner is stalling here.
Kerzner throws a head punch that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Kerzner fails to land.
Kerzner blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Scotty.
Kerzner misses with a hook from the clinch.
Kerzner can't find room to land a body shot as Scotty controls the action.
Scotty tries to throw a body punch but Kerzner avoids it by throwing Scotty back against the cage.
Scotty misses with a short punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Scotty.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kerzner.
Harold Kerzner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kerzner misses with some punches.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Harold Kerzner.
I think Scotty 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Travis Scotty!
Travis Scotty managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, FUClothing, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 842 p4p, 1334 weight class) and Frank Lucas (ranked 117 p4p, 183 weight class). Vanorden comes into the arena with Unstoppable blaring out of the sound system. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frank Lucas!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vanorden throws a hook to the side of Lucas's head but Lucas sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've been informed that Lucas 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.
Vanorden keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Vanorden tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden misses with a hook
and Lucas connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Vanorden gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lucas.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lucas is trying to push Vanorden away but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden tries a body shot but Lucas blocks it.
Lucas has a couple of punches blocked by Vanorden.
Lucas is trying to push Vanorden away but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Vanorden tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Vanorden lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Lucas.
Lucas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Lucas tries to throw a body punch but Vanorden avoids it by throwing Lucas back against the cage.
Lucas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanorden lands a nice uppercut.
Lucas wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
Vanorden lands with a right to the head.
Lucas's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vanorden throws a sloppy body shot
and Lucas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden throws a jab when Lucas was well out of range.
Lucas takes one to the side of the head.
Vanorden has closed the distance and engaged Lucas in a clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Vanorden as Lucas tries to tie him up.
Lucas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Vanorden stalling in the clinch.
Vanorden goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Vanorden wants a takedown.
Vanorden works on Lucas's body with a couple of short punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden being controlled against the cage.
Vanorden trying to control the position but instead, Lucas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Vanorden into the cage.
Vanorden has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Vanorden scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Vanorden scores with a hook to the body.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
A left hand lands to the body for Vanorden.
Lucas wants to break free but Vanorden has control.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Vanorden.
Lucas wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Vanorden drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas wants to get back to striking at distance but Vanorden won't allow it.
Vanorden has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lucas avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Vanorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Lucas's elbow.
Lucas misses with a body punch.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Lucas wants to get back to full guard.
Vanorden content to control rather than advance.
Vanorden passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Lucas is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lucas is looking to get to half guard.
Vanorden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanorden won't let Lucas get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Lucas really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Vanorden content just to control the position here.
Vanorden has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lucas is looking to slow Vanorden down with leg kicks.
Vanorden keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Vanorden misses with a straight right.
Lucas appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Vanorden throws a poor cross that misses
and Vanorden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Vanorden is looking to clinch.
Vanorden takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Lucas. Vanorden shrugs it off though.
Vanorden jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Vanorden misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vanorden tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Vanorden throws a big shot that misses.
Lucas throws out a counter right but Vanorden avoids it with no problem.
Vanorden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas can do to turn this around?
Lucas throws a lazy right hand but Vanorden sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden tries to clinch but Lucas moves out of range.
Lucas takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Vanorden is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Nice body punch from Vanorden.
Lucas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vanorden swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Lucas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nice uppercut there from Vanorden.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden darts in and clinches Lucas up against the cage.
Vanorden tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Vanorden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lucas is breathing heavily.
Lucas prevents a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden can't find room to land a body shot as Lucas controls the action.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Vanorden lands a hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden has Lucas pressed against the cage, preventing Lucas from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Lucas breaks the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lucas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Lucas tries to break the clinch but Vanorden is controlling the position.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Vanorden lands a hook that snaps the head of Lucas backwards.
Lucas fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Vanorden makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Vanorden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Lucas trying to stall but Vanorden improves his position.
Vanorden misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Lucas misses with a punch on the inside.
Vanorden keeps control of Lucas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lucas.
Vanorden is looking to take this one to the mat.
Vanorden tries to throw a body punch but Lucas avoids it by throwing Vanorden back against the cage.
Lucas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Vanorden backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas is trying to break the clinch but Vanorden has him pressed against the cage.
Vanorden struggles to land a body shot inside as Lucas controls his hands.
Vanorden tries to work over Lucas's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lucas lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Lucas is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Lucas is trying to break free.
Bruce Vanorden has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Vanorden lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Lucas blocks a body shot from Vanorden.
Vanorden scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Lucas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Vanorden goes for a takedown in the clinch but Lucas prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruce Vanorden. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vanorden lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lucas manages to break the clinch.
Vanorden tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lucas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Lucas only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Lucas throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vanorden is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lucas.
Vanorden throws a poor cross that misses
and Lucas counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Vanorden connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Lucas momentarily.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Lucas lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vanorden has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vanorden and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Lucas thows a leg kick but Vanorden checks it
and Vanorden counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Vanorden tries to clinch but Lucas is having none of it.
Vanorden lands with a massive overhand right! Stick a fork in Lucas - he's out cold! Ermm... I think I just mixed my metaphors but yeah... That was a nice KO! Big win for Vanorden!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
An out of breath Bruce Vanorden thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Wolf (ranked 179 p4p, 269 weight class) and Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 26 p4p, 45 weight class). Byczkiewicz has chosen The Analogs - Szczecin as his entrance music. Aaron Wolf could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Blazej Byczkiewicz's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Aaron Wolf!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz looks to land a right hand but Wolf moved out of range.
Wolf appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
A punch lands to the side of Byczkiewicz 's head but he takes it in his stride.
It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Byczkiewicz throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Byczkiewicz throws a poor cross that misses
and Byczkiewicz takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Byczkiewicz tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wolf was well out of range. Poor timing from Byczkiewicz.
Wolf scores with a jab. Byczkiewicz acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wolf throws a head kick that misses.
Byczkiewicz misses with a right hand
enabling Wolf to counter with a crisp jab.
Wolf avoids the body shot from Byczkiewicz.
An attempted straight right counter from Wolf misses the target.
Byczkiewicz digs a good body shot into Wolf's ribs.
Byczkiewicz blocks a jab.
Blazej Byczkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Byczkiewicz moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
It looks like Aaron Wolf has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Byczkiewicz misses with a shot to the body
and Wolf counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wolf digs a good hook to Byczkiewicz's body.
Byczkiewicz thows a left - swing and a miss!
It appears Wolf was looking to counter with a kick there.
Wolf is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Byczkiewicz throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wolf counters with a nice right hand that sends Byczkiewicz toppling to the canvas! Byczkiewicz scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Wolf finish him?!
Byczkiewicz is rocked!
That has opened up Blazej Byczkiewicz's cut even more.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Wolf counters with a nice body shot.
Byczkiewicz is still on wobbly legs! Can Wolf finish him?
Byczkiewicz leaves his chin hanging out and Wolf seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! Byczkiewicz crumbles to the floor in a heap, and the referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Aaron Wolf!
Aaron Wolf retains his light heavyweight title!
An out of breath Aaron Wolf thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
Blazej Byczkiewicz spoke after the fight, saying 'I'm trying to bring danger back in to MMA & there are no limits & no laws & I break down every barrier put in front of me till the day I die'.
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