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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adim Bulb Jr (ranked 4595 p4p, 4677 weight class) and Sacrificial Lamb Jr (ranked 555 p4p, 559 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Adim Bulb Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, William Gold and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lamb Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Bulb Jr gets double underhooks and turns Lamb Jr into the cage.
It looked like Bulb Jr was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Lamb Jr with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Bulb Jr to score with a decent uppercut.
Bulb Jr shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Lamb Jr manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lamb Jr bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bulb Jr's guard.
Lamb Jr wants to stand but Bulb Jr is controlling his posture from full guard.
Bulb Jr is looking for a triangle but Lamb Jr pushes his legs off easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb Jr passes Bulb Jr's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lamb Jr keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb Jr tries to roll over but Lamb Jr keeps him under control.
Lamb Jr controlling the pace.
Bulb Jr trying to control from the bottom.
Lamb Jr wants to pass to mount but Bulb Jr is defending the position.
Bulb Jr kicks Lamb Jr off and gets back to his feet.
Lamb Jr moves out of range as Bulb Jr throws a body kick.
Bulb Jr misses with a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr shoots in but Bulb Jr avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Bulb Jr stuffs the takedown.
Adim Bulb Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sacrificial Lamb Jr.
Bulb Jr shoots in for a takedown but Lamb Jr shows good takedown defense.
Lamb Jr throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Bulb Jr shoots for a double leg takedown but Lamb Jr sprawls well. He's pushed Bulb Jr's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Lamb Jr blocks the body kick.
Bulb Jr tries to keep at a distance but Lamb Jr has taken the fight into the clinch.
Lamb Jr blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lamb Jr has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Bulb Jr avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Bulb Jr tries for a takedown but Lamb Jr manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr wants the takedown. Bulb Jr is fighting it off but Lamb Jr persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Bulb Jr's guard against the cage.
Lamb Jr would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Bulb Jr is pulling down on Lamb Jr's head to control his posture.
Lamb Jr preventing the sweep.
Bulb Jr might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Bulb Jr is breathing heavily.
Bulb Jr throws his legs up looking for a submission but Lamb Jr uses it to pass to side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bulb Jr is holding Lamb Jr down, trying to stall.
Bulb Jr is trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bulb Jr keeps working.
Bulb Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Lamb Jr is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bulb Jr has escaped the position, nice work there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lamb Jr tries to advance to mount but Bulb Jr denies him.
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 Adim Bulb Jr 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.
Lamb Jr drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Bulb Jr wants to sweep here but Lamb Jr controlling him for the moment.
Lamb Jr throws a big right hand that misses.
Lamb Jr trying to control but Bulb Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bulb Jr has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Lamb Jr has passed into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lamb Jr tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Lamb Jr is looking to take a break and control but Bulb Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bulb Jr is trying to improve his position.
Lamb Jr trying to control the action but Bulb Jr is working from the bottom.
Bulb Jr struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lamb Jr thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Sacrificial Lamb Jr has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lamb Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Lamb Jr gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Lamb Jr is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bulb Jr gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Lamb Jr trying to land knees to the body.
Bulb Jr is looking for a takedown.
Lamb Jr goes for a takedown attempt but Bulb Jr pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bulb Jr swinging wildly here.
A jab from Bulb Jr does it's job there.
Lamb Jr pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bulb Jr is out of range and Lamb Jr settles back down.
Bulb Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Bulb Jr changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lamb Jr tries to avoid it but Bulb Jr manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lamb Jr to the ground. Lamb Jr escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adim Bulb Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lamb Jr throws a series of punches but Bulb Jr moves out of range.
Adim Bulb Jr is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bulb Jr moves out of range of the body kick.
Lamb Jr lands with an uppercut that bounces Bulb Jr off the cage and back into range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bulb Jr sprawls well. Bulb Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Lamb Jr gets slowly back to his feet.
Bulb Jr wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Bulb Jr pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Lamb Jr back to the cage. Bulb Jr follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Bulb Jr fails with a takedown attempt.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lamb Jr throws a nice looking combination but Bulb Jr bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Bulb Jr tries to counter with a takedown but Lamb Jr is quick to defend against it.
Lamb Jr instigates a clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lamb Jr fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sacrificial Lamb Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Bulb Jr has taken the fight to the clinch.
Lamb Jr presses Bulb Jr against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Lamb Jr manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bulb Jr is looking to stand up but Lamb Jr won't let him.
Lamb Jr working a defensive guard here.
Bulb Jr gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Bulb Jr looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Lamb Jr is fending him off so far but Bulb Jr persists. Nope, Lamb Jr circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bulb Jr fails with an attempt to clinch.
Lamb Jr drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Bulb Jr defends it well.
Lamb Jr dives in for a single leg takedown but Bulb Jr sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
It looked like Bulb Jr was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Lamb Jr.
Lamb Jr fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lamb Jr tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Lamb Jr takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Bulb Jr lands a slapping body shot.
Lamb Jr avoids the head kick by Bulb Jr.
Lamb Jr feints and as Bulb Jr raises his hands in defense, Lamb Jr changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Bulb Jr controlling Lamb Jr's posture.
Bulb Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Lamb Jr is proving a slippery customer.
Bulb Jr looking for a sweep. Not yet Bulb Jr, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Lamb Jr jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bulb Jr seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Bulb Jr wants to stand up but Lamb Jr is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Lamb Jr won't allow Bulb Jr to sweep him here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Lamb Jr manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Bulb Jr on his heels. He'll look to pass Bulb Jr's guard now, I'm sure.
Bulb Jr is looking to stand back up but Lamb Jr counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Bulb Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bulb Jr has a hand on Lamb Jr's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Lamb Jr takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Bulb Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Lamb Jr controlling the pace for now.
Lamb Jr jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Bulb Jr manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Lamb Jr looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lamb Jr tries to stand but Bulb Jr is controlling his head.
Lamb Jr has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Bulb Jr rushes Lamb Jr and presses him up against the cage.
Lamb Jr jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bulb Jr walks away with a smile on his face. Lamb Jr gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sacrificial Lamb Jr comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Lamb Jr 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 Chris Edwards scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sacrificial Lamb Jr!
Sacrificial Lamb Jr 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Cleon Wright (ranked 1915 p4p, 2838 weight class) and Dizzy Knox (ranked 210 p4p, 294 weight class). Wright 's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Come out to play . Knox has chosen Dizzy Gillespie | A Night In Tunisia as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Cleon Wright !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dizzy Knox!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Knox lands with a shot to the body.
We've been told by Wright 's head coaches at Is It Avatary Enough? that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Knox comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Knox slips under a jab from Wright .
Wright throws a big shot that misses.
Wright shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Knox eats them both and turns towards Wright to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
 It looks like Dizzy Knox has been cut.
Knox misses with a straight left.
Wright misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Knox uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wright .
Knox is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Wright throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
Wright misses with a straight left.
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Dizzy Knox seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wright swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Good shot there by Knox.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Knox has Wright pushed against the cage.
Knox trying to land knees to the body.
Wright lands a left hand that snaps the head of Knox backwards.
Knox leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wright stalling against the cage.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Knox up against the cage.
Wright stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Wright tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Knox lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox breaks the clinch.
Wright slips a jab from Knox.
A little feinted left hand from Wright on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Wright connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Wright throws a right hand that misses
and Knox counters with a left to the body.
Knox throws a jab when Wright was well out of range.
Wright looks to throw a body kick
and Knox counters with a right hand to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Knox throws a predictable looking body shot
and Wright counters with a nice uppercut.
Knox fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wright manages to avoid it.
As Knox tries to get set, Wright tries to push him back and clinch up but Knox manages to avoid the attempt.
Wright doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
Knox is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Wright rather than just go for the knockout.
Knox misses with a body punch
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox digs a good hook to Wright 's body.
Knox misses the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright slips under a jab.
Wright throwing a counter right hand but Knox manages to avoid it.
Wright throws the left hand but Knox avoids the punch easily.
Wright uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Knox.
Knox keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Wright misses the target.
Jab, jab by Knox - just one landing.
Wright throws a sloppy body shot
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Wright was well out of range. Poor timing from Knox.
A low kick from Wright misses
and Knox makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Knox tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wright just misses with a punch to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Knox! But no joy.
Wright staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knox ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wright moves away.
Wright takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Left hook, right uppercut from Knox.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knox moves away.
Knox thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knox slips a straight right by Wright .
Wright throws a hook but Knox avoids it easily.
No joy there for Wright , who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Knox rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Wright counters with a left to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dizzy Knox will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dizzy Knox's cut.
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.
Knox throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Knox is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A big left from Wright misses.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Wright looks to score with a jab to the body but Knox is just out of range.
Knox misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Wright .
Knox jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Wright takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Wright misses its target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright staying out of range there.
Wright fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Knox checks it well.
Dizzy Knox seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Knox throws a sloppy body shot
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Wright throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox slips under a jab from Wright .
It seemed like Knox was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Knox throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Wright 's corner calls for a 1-2. Wright obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Wright misses with a looping left.
Knox let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wright misses with a wild body shot.
Knox lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Wright is predictable there
and Knox counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Wright rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Knox to counter with a crisp jab.
Knox throws a right hand that misses
and Wright counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Knox uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Wright .
Wright throws a body punch but Knox moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Knox.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox lands a jab to the nose.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Wright throws a hook but Knox blocks it.
Knox swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Donk. Wright catches Knox right on the button with a cross.
Knox lands an overhand right.
Knox with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Knox moves out of range of the body kick from Wright .
Wright looks for the body kick but Knox saw that one coming.
Knox steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wright .
Wright lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Knox throws a looping overhand right but Wright ducks down to avoid it.
Knox slips under a jab.
Knox is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Wright with a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wright throws a lazy uppercut
and Knox cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Knox throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
An inside leg kick from Wright misses.
Wright throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Wright lands a nice hook to Knox's body. Knox takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Knox punishes Wright 's body with a nice straight punch.
Good standup being displayed there by Knox as he connects with a hook.
Wright closes the distance and clinches.
A head punch on the inside from Wright fails to land.
Wright lands a body punch in the clinch.
Knox misses with a hook to the ribs.
Knox blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wright lands a nice uppercut.
Wright blocks a body shot from Knox.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Wright .
Knox is looking to break free of the clinch but Wright has double underhooks.
Wright tries a body shot but Knox blocks it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knox lands a shot to the body.
Knox blocks a body shot from Wright .
Wright working aggressively here.
Knox trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
Wright dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Wright manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Knox lands a right hand.
Wright throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Knoxs head.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cleon Wright has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Knox is trying to break the clinch but Wright is controlling him.
Nice body punch from Wright - that landed with a thud.
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 Cleon Wright will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dizzy Knox's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Wright works the jab nicely.
Knox looks to clinch
and Wright counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Knox thinking.
Knox closes the distance and pushes Wright back into the cage.
Wright misses with a body punch.
Wright tries to stall but Knox uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Knox tries to land knees in the clinch but Wright avoids the damage to the body.
Wright misses with a punch to the body.
Wright avoiding damage as Knox throws knees to the body.
Wright can't find room to land a body shot as Knox controls the action.
Wright digs a right hand underneath Knox's ribcage. Knox let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wright throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wright tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Knox's elbow.
Wright has Knox pressed against the cage.
Wright misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Wright managing to block the knees to the body from Knox.
Wright lands a nice shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Wright lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Wright tries to work over Knox's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Knox trying to stall but Wright improves his position.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wright .
Wright working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Wright effectively controlling the action here.
Wright tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Knox goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wright content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wright lands with a short shot to the head.
Knox breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Knox throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Wright counters with a straight right hand.
Wright throws a leg kick but Knox sees it coming and moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A cross from Wright lands.
 Knox is rocked!
Wright dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Knox is still on wobbly legs! Can Wright finish him?
Knox takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Knox moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wright wobbles Knox with a right hand and the left hook that follows puts him on his rear! Wright dives in with a huge flying punch that connects right on the button and puts Knox to sleep! - What a violent and spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Cleon Wright !
Cleon Wright decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
In defeat, Dizzy Knox stepped up to the mic, saying 'If you haven't lost in this
sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet. (Matt Hughes) '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Morgan (ranked 6146 p4p, 2133 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 696 p4p, 305 weight class). Krol is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Hammer Smashed Face Live. On his way into the cage it seems that Jack Morgan has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jack Morgan seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 19 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jack Morgan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Daniel Bishop and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krol on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Krol throws a nice outside leg kick.
Krol tries to score with a low kick but Morgan moves his leg out of the way.
Morgan throwing a counter right hand but Krol manages to avoid it.
Krol defending well as Morgan loads up on a big left hand.
Krol connects with a leg kick.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Krol is just out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Krol! But no joy.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Krol pivots, looking for a leg kick but Morgan is out of range and Krol settles back down.
Krol finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Morgan lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Krol. Morgan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Morgan works the jab nicely.
Krol fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Morgan.
Morgan stuns Krol with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Morgan looks to score with a jab to the body but Krol is just out of range.
Krol counters with a body kick.
Morgan jabs Krol right on the nose. Krol blinks but takes it well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Krol has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Morgan finds it's way round the side to connect with Krol's head.
It looks like Zygmunt Krol has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Krol misses
and Morgan connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Morgan is looking to chop away at Krol's legs.
Nice cross by Morgan.
Morgan throws a good cross that connects.
Morgan scores with a nice right hand.
Krol throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it.
Morgan changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Morgan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krol throws out a counter right but Morgan avoids it with no problem.
Morgan misses with a low kick.
Morgan throws a hook to the side of Krol's head but Krol sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Morgan backing away here, and Krol unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Krol displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Morgan throws out the jab.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Krol counters with a thumping low kick.
Morgan lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Morgan scores with a nice strike.
Krol connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Morgan misses with an uppercut
and Krol counters with a straight right hand.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Krol throws a chopping leg kick but Morgan manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Morgan waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Krol.
Krol avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Krol counters with a leg kick.
Morgan is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Krol moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Morgan tries to clinch but Krol is having none of it.
Krol moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Morgan throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
A jab from Morgan misses.
Krol only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jack Morgan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Krol uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Morgan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Morgan throws a leg kick
and Krol counters with an outside leg kick.
Krol misses with a leg kick
letting Morgan counter with a right hand.
Morgan misses with a body shot
and Krol cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Morgan throws a hook but Krol avoids it easily.
Morgan looks to land a body kick but Krol moved away.
The fighters circle momentarily. Krol darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Krol connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Morgan's hands.
Krol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krol is looking to slow Morgan down with leg kicks.
Krol wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
Morgan motions for Krol to come forward. Morgan throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Morgan misses with a right hand
letting Krol counter with a right hand.
Krol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krol rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
enabling Morgan to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Krol circles away from the clinch attempt.
Morgan chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Krol can pounce on him.
Krol lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Krol throws a leg kick that misses.
Morgan lands a head shot.
Krol gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Morgan steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Krol.
Krol staying out of range there.
Morgan takes a swing at Krol's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Krol blocks the leg kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A thudding body kick lands there by Krol!
Krol fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Morgan has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Krol needs to keep his hands up - Morgan had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Morgan dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Zygmunt Krol's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krol. That's going to slow Morgan down.
That kick from Morgan tenderised Krol's leg. Krol is trying to keep his angry face on.
A combination from Morgan does no damage.
Morgan swings widly with a right hand
and Krol counters with a nice leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Krol misses.
Morgan throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Krol slips under a jab from Morgan.
Morgan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Krol manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Morgan connects with the punch.
Morgan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Krol can do to turn this around?
Krol throws a low kick but it's checked well by Morgan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Morgan takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan works Krol's body with a nice hook.
Morgan misses with a wild combination.
Krol uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Morgan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol misses with a low kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Krol might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Morgan has got the better of the exchanges.
Morgan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Krol thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Morgan if he has to take too many more of those.
Krol misses with a low kick.
Morgan swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
The crowd cheers as Krol lands an impressive looking overhand right. Morgan doesn't seem phased though.
Morgan blocks a leg kick.
Morgan has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Morgan there as he acknowledges the shot.
Morgan rushes Krol and presses him up against the cage.
Krol fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Krol tries to work over Morgan's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Morgan is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Morgan's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Morgan throws a one two combo.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Morgan here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Krol missing with a left hand there. Morgan was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Krol looks to throw a body kick
and Morgan counters with a stiff right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Krol blocks a jab.
Krol lands with a right hand.
Morgan takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Morgan digs a good hook to Krol's body.
Krol takes one to the side of the head.
Krol moves out of range of the strikes.
Krol keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Krol uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Morgan.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Krol 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 Morgan has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Morgan and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Krol has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Krol shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Morgan checks the leg kick.
Morgan throws a shot from downtown. Krol moves away and avoids it.
Morgan throws a wild body kick that Krol sees coming a mile off.
Krol feints a counter leg kick.
Morgan blocks a low kick nicely.
It looked like Morgan was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Krol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Krol is trying to counter with his kicks.
Morgan throws a lazy right hand but Krol sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Krol scoring well with a low kick there.
Morgan fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Krol fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Morgan checks it well.
Krol moves out of range as Morgan strikes.
Krol tries a quick counter leg kick but Morgan is wise to it.
Morgan throws a right hand that Krol ducks under and follows up with a left that Krol also avoids with ease.
Morgan scores with a nice head shot.
Morgan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jack Morgan is winning the standup battle so far.
Morgan closes the distance and clinches.
Morgan manages to break the clinch.
Krol connects with an inside leg kick.
Krol is looking to score with low kicks.
Krol swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Morgan half committed to a counter leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Morgan.
Morgan fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Morgan listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Morgan tries to close the distance and clinch but Krol swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Morgan misses with a wild body shot.
Krol feints and then cracks Morgan's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Morgan down.
Morgan ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Morgan misses with a lunging right hand
and Krol counters with a thumping low kick.
Morgan scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Krol avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Krol appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Krol slips under a jab.
A nice leg kick from Krol, right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan looks to throw the jab but Krol is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Morgan dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Zygmunt Krol's cut.
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!
Morgan tries to land a leg kick but Krol saw it coming and moves away.
Morgan thows a left - swing and a miss!
Krol has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Krol throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Morgan throws a body punch but Krol moves out of range.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Krol throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Morgan misses with a straight left.
Morgan scores with a jab to the jaw.
A nice inside leg kick there by Krol. That's going to slow Morgan down.
Morgan throws a low kick but Krol moves out of range easily.
Morgan swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
letting Krol counter with a right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krol lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Krol misses with a low kick as Morgan jumps back.
A nice inside leg kick there by Morgan. That's going to slow Krol down.
Krol throws a solid leg kick but Morgan takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Krol.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Morgan throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Morgan misses the shot to the body.
Morgan walks into a straight right hand from Krol.
Morgan misses with a body punch
and Krol counters with a nice uppercut.
Morgan avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Krol throws the kick towards the body but Morgan avoids it.
Krol wants to slow Morgan down by chopping away at his legs.
A little feinted left hand from Morgan on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Krol looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Morgan throws a predictable looking body shot
and Krol counters with a thumping low kick.
Morgan misses with an attempted mid kick.
Krol feints a counter leg kick.
Morgan lands with a good body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Krol misses the target.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Krol is trying to break the clinch but Morgan has him pressed against the cage.
Krol lands with a right to the head.
Krol breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan wants to clinch up but Krol keeps it at a distance.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Krol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Krol throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Morgan counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Morgan checks a leg kick nicely.
Morgan drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Morgan throws a right hand that misses
and Krol counters with a stiff right hand.
Morgan lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krol was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Jack Morgan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Krol takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Morgan checks a leg kick.
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Morgan slips the punch.
Morgan slips under a jab from Krol.
A swing and a miss from Krol.
Krol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan checks the leg kick.
Morgan appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Krol avoids the body shot from Morgan.
Krol throws the left hand but Morgan avoids the punch easily.
Krol lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Morgan checks the leg kick nicely there.
Morgan lands a jab to the nose.
Krol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Morgan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Krol looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol throws a leg kick
and Krol takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Krol.
Morgan throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Krol counters with a nice low kick that buckles Morgan's knee momentarily.
Morgan is looking to clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Morgan with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Krol misses with a leg kick
and Morgan counters with a good low kick that Krol was not able to check.
Morgan scoring well with a low kick there.
Krol throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Morgan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Krol chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Morgan.
Morgan checks a low kick from Krol.
Morgan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Krol was well out of range. Poor timing from Morgan.
Morgan connects with a body shot that sends Krol's belly button to the back.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Zygmunt Krol.
Well Morgan 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Chris Edwards scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jack Morgan!
Jack Morgan decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Godefroy Courtial (ranked 1425 p4p, 4036 weight class) and Luke Skywalker (ranked 160 p4p, 384 weight class). Skywalker comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Skywalker Theme kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Godefroy Courtial!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Luke Skywalker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Daniel Bishop and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skywalker throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in 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.
Courtial pulls Skywalker in to control the position.
Courtial has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Skywalker throwing strikes but missing.
Skywalker trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Courtial lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker controls Courtial momentarily but Courtial frees himself.
Courtial is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Courtial won't allow Skywalker to sweep him here.
Skywalker trying to control the position.
Courtial not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Courtial trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
Courtial 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.
Courtial showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Skywalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Courtial is one step ahead there.
Courtial is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Courtial has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Skywalker not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Courtial trying to control but Skywalker is working from the bottom.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Skywalker moves in looking to clinch but Courtial pushes him off.
Skywalker fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Courtial manages to avoid it.
Courtial dips to his left and cracks Skywalker with an uppercut!
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker throws a leg kick but Courtial moved away.
Courtial lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Courtial needs to keep his hands up - Skywalker had a free shot at his head there.
Nice jab there from Skywalker.
Skywalker fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws a body punch but Skywalker moves out of range.
Courtial displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Skywalker throws out the jab.
Good standup being displayed there by Skywalker as he connects with a hook.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Skywalker.
Courtial ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Skywalker closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Skywalker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Courtial's head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Courtial keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Skywalker wants to free his trapped foot but Courtial is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Courtial wants to improve his position but Skywalker is controlling well.
Courtial moves into full guard.
Courtial seems keen to control Skywalker's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial is trying to control the position but Skywalker postures up.
Skywalker trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
Courtial working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker stays in close to Courtial's body and controls the position.
Skywalker scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skywalker connects with a couple of short punches.
Courtial is trying to control the position from the bottom.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Skywalker working his ground and pound in the gym.
Courtial preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skywalker lands a couple of elbows.
Skywalker lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Courtial pulls Skywalker in close to prevent any damage.
Skywalker trying to control but Courtial is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luke Skywalker dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Skywalker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Courtial.
Skywalker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Skywalker misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Courtial to counter with a crisp jab.
Skywalker swings widly with a right hand
and Courtial counters with a head kick.
Courtial rushes Skywalker and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Skywalker is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Courtial is defending well.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Skywalker goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Courtial keeps control of Skywalker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Skywalker tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Courtial's elbow.
Courtial throws a punch but it's blocked by Skywalker.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in the clinch, Courtial scores with a nice short uppercut.
Skywalker blocks a body shot from Courtial.
A right hook to the body lands for Courtial.
A hook to the body from Courtial.
Courtial breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skywalker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker darts in looking for a takedown but Courtial gets double underhooks and turns Skywalker into the cage.
Courtial takes one to the side of the head.
Courtial throws a sloppy head kick and Skywalker moves out of range easily.
Courtial lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Courtial looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Courtial lands a lovely overhand right.
A head kick misses from Courtial.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Courtial's corner calls for a 1-2. Courtial obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Courtial tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Skywalker is able to avoid easily.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Skywalker saw that one coming.
Skywalker lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Courtial backs up against the cage.
Courtial lands a front kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Skywalker lands a slapping body shot.
Some wild striking there from Skywalker.
Skywalker blocks a jab.
Courtial lands a nice shot that snaps Skywalker's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Skywalker now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Skywalker throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Courtial.
Courtial was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Skywalker ducks under a wild hook from Courtial.
Courtial misses with a body shot.
Courtial fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Courtial fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Skywalker on the side of the head.
Nice takedown defense from Courtial. No joy for Skywalker on that attempt.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
A nice combination there by Courtial.
Skywalker tries to close the distance and clinch but Courtial swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Skywalker takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Courtial lands with a hook. Skywalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Courtial jabs Skywalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Skywalker moves out of range as Courtial strikes.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Courtial on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Courtial scores with a crisp jab that stopped Skywalker in his tracks.
Courtial throws a low kick, looking for Skywalker's leg but Skywalker calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Courtial swings for the body but Skywalker moves out of range.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Courtial 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 Skywalker has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Skywalker and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A looping hook to the body misses from Skywalker. Courtial does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Skywalker.
Courtial was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Skywalker avoids a punch combination nicely.
Godefroy Courtial is winning the standup battle so far.
Skywalker tries to land a leg kick but Courtial saw it coming and moves away.
Courtial slips under a jab from Skywalker.
A solid leg kick lands there for Courtial.
Courtial scores with a hook to the body. Skywalker takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Courtial throws a body shot but no joy.
Skywalker digs a good hook to Courtial's body.
Skywalker uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Courtial.
Skywalker digs a good body shot into Courtial's ribs.
Skywalker clinches up against the cage.
Skywalker tries to score a body lock takedown but Courtial shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Courtial breaks the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial takes one on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Skywalker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Courtial.
Skywalker swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A quick step to the side and Courtial tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Skywalker thuds a left hand into Courtial's body.
Courtial connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Skywalker looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Courtial trying to control but Skywalker postures up.
Courtial is positioning himself well to prevent Skywalker advancing to mount.
Skywalker trying to pass the guard but Courtial defending well.
Courtial is looking to control Skywalker's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Courtial avoid being mounted?
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Skywalker is nestled in close to Courtial, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The fighters are battling for position here. Courtial manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Courtial lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Skywalker looking to hit a scissor sweep but Courtial is one step ahead there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Godefroy Courtial dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Skywalker checks a leg kick nicely.
Skywalker avoids the body shot from Courtial.
Skywalker scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Skywalker scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A clash of legs there as Skywalker blocks the low kick.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
Courtial throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Skywalker.
Courtial blocks a leg kick.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Courtial lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Skywalker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Skywalker misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Courtial.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skywalker scores with a body shot.
Courtial digs a good body shot into Skywalker's ribs.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Skywalker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Skywalker tries to clinch but Courtial is having none of it.
Skywalker tries to move into range but Courtial moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a body punch but Courtial moves out of range.
Courtial cracks Skywalker with a good jab.
Skywalker misses with a body shot.
Courtial clinches up against the cage.
Courtial misses with the head strike.
Skywalker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Courtial working aggressively here.
Skywalker can't find room to land a body shot as Courtial controls the action.
Nice body punch from Skywalker.
Courtial working hard to break the clinch.
Skywalker has a couple of punches blocked by Courtial.
Skywalker digs a right hand underneath Courtial's ribcage. Courtial let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Skywalker is trying to drag Courtial to the mat but Courtial just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Skywalker throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Courtial doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Skywalker lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Courtial tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skywalker is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Courtial gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Courtial throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Skywalkers head.
Courtial tries to throw a body punch but Skywalker avoids it by throwing Courtial back against the cage.
Courtial lands a right hand that snaps the head of Skywalker backwards.
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!
Courtial throws a head punch that misses.
Courtial lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Skywalker's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A swing and a miss from Skywalker.
Skywalker cracks a nice hook into Courtial's ribs.
Courtial throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Courtial misses the shot to the body.
Godefroy Courtial is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Courtial checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Courtial misses with a two punch combination.
Courtial jabs Skywalker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skywalker throws a low kick but it's checked well by Courtial.
Skywalker just misses with a punch to the body.
Skywalker throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Skywalker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Courtial.
Courtial looks to score with a jab to the body but Skywalker is just out of range.
Skywalker wants to clinch.
Courtial throws a big shot that misses.
Courtial avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Courtial is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Courtial throws a jab when Skywalker was well out of range.
Courtial fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skywalker looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Skywalker misses the jab.
A shot to the liver by Skywalker. Beautiful body shot.
Courtial showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Skywalker.
Skywalker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Courtial digs a good hook to Skywalker's body.
Courtial tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skywalker was well out of range. Poor timing from Courtial.
Skywalker looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Courtial misses with a series of wild punches.
Courtial checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Skywalker dives in and grabs Courtial's left leg, looking for a takedown. Courtial pushes down on Skywalker's head and hops out.
Godefroy Courtial has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luke Skywalker.
Courtial throws a nice inside leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Courtial.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Courtial takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Courtial turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Courtial. Skywalker does a little dance to reset his feet.
Courtial getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Skywalker looks to score with a jab to the body but Courtial is just out of range.
Skywalker throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Courtial misses with a wild body shot.
Courtial misses with an uppercut. Skywalker saw that one coming.
Skywalker misses the shot to the body.
It looked like Courtial wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that's the end of the fight!
Godefroy Courtial showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Courtial 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Godefroy Courtial!
Luke Skywalker spoke after the fight, saying 'I am saddened by this defeat, but I learned a lot from the wise Master Yoda.
The greatest teacher, failure is.
May the force be with you!'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Count Dankula (ranked 1508 p4p, 2530 weight class) and Yellow Belt Casey (ranked 167 p4p, 268 weight class). Count Dankula is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Count Dankula!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of New York, Yellow Belt Casey!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casey throws a lazy uppercut
and Dankula counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Dankula misses with a hook.
Dankula closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Dankula ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dankula. Casey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Casey doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Casey on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dankula on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Dankula scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Casey lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casey thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dankula ducks under a wild hook from Casey.
Dankula just misses with a punch to the body.
Casey tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Casey connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casey slips a jab from Dankula.
Casey slips a jab from Dankula.
Casey steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dankula.
Casey looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Count Dankula seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Dankula misses the target.
Dankula fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Casey manages to avoid it.
Dankula throws an off balance right hand
and Casey cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Casey throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Dankula misses with a low kick as Casey jumps back.
Casey connects with a body shot.
Dankula misses with a looping left.
Casey lands a head kick. Dankula smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Dankula.
Dankula thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dankula swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Casey takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Dankula.
Dankula throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
As Dankula backs off Casey throws a huge counter combo but Dankula manages to avoid it all.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Casey scores with a nice body kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Casey.
Casey misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
A little feinted left hand from Dankula on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick from Casey, right into the meat of the thigh.
Casey uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dankula.
Dankula throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Casey sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Casey ducks under a wild hook from Dankula.
Dankula misses the shot to the body.
Dankula throws a leg kick but Casey checks it.
Dankula uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Casey.
Dankula misses with a few strikes there.
Casey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Casey lands a lovely overhand right.
Casey walks into a left hand.
Dankula misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dankula throws a hook to the side of Casey's head but Casey sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dankula steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Casey.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dankula slips under a jab from Casey.
Dankula throws a right hand that misses
and Dankula takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Dankula misses with a left hand
and Casey counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Casey lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Dankula throws an overhand right that lands on Casey's shoulder, as Casey tries to avoid the shot.
Dankula slips a jab from Casey.
Casey staying out of range there.
Casey misses with a head kick.
Dankula is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Casey.
Casey staying out of range there.
Casey is trying to counter with his kicks.
Dankula takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Casey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Casey tries to score a power double leg takedown but Dankula sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Casey somewhat.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dankula misses the shot to the body.
Dankula looks to land a combination but Casey avoids it well.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A telegraphed right hand from Dankula misses the target.
Dankula dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dankula lands a really nice looking cross but Casey seems unphased.
Dankula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Casey has time to react.
Casey takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dankula leaves Casey with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Dankula scores with a jab to the body.
Dankula throws a right hand that Casey ducks under and follows up with a left that Casey also avoids with ease.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Casey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A counter left hand to the body from Dankula misses its target.
A swing and a miss from Dankula.
Dankula lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dankula takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
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 Count Dankula will probably get the nod.
That's time! Dankula's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dankula bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dankula misses with a lunging right hand
and Casey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Dankula looks to score with a jab to the body but Casey is just out of range.
A big right from Dankula misses.
Casey will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Some wild striking there from Dankula.
Casey moves out of range of the strikes.
Dankula uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Casey has time to react.
Dankula throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Casey throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Dankula.
Casey takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dankula throws a poor cross that misses
and Casey counters with a straight right hand.
Casey has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Dankula finds it's way round the side to connect with Casey's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dankula throws a body punch but Casey moves out of range.
Dankula lands with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casey just misses with a punch to the body.
Count Dankula is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A right-left combo lands from Dankula.
Casey throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Casey throws a jab but it's blocked by Dankula.
Count Dankula is winning the standup battle so far.
Dankula ducks under a wild hook from Casey.
Casey goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
 Dankula is rocked!
Dankula takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Oh Dankula is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Casey lands a big head kick that sends Dankula to the canvas! Casey follows up with strikes from the mount that forces the ref to step in and stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yellow Belt Casey!
Yellow Belt Casey seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
In defeat, Count Dankula stepped up to the mic, saying 'That shits whack. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn Olafsson (ranked 2778 p4p, 1386 weight class) and Andre Powell (ranked 376 p4p, 203 weight class). Bjorn Olafsson 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn Olafsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andre Powell!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Richard Clark and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olafsson tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Powell manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Powell takes a swing at Olafsson's ribcage but misses.
Olafsson tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Powell throws a series of punches but Olafsson avoids them all with ease.
Olafsson has taken the fight to the clinch.
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell misses with a body punch.
Powell makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Olafsson controls his hands.
Olafsson lands a body punch.
Powell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Olafsson backwards.
Olafsson blocks an uppercut.
Powell struggles to land a body shot inside as Olafsson controls his hands.
Still in the clinch, Olafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
Olafsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Olafsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Olafsson.
Powell tries to work over Olafsson's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Olafsson scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Olafsson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Powell told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Powell looks winded!
Olafsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Powell misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olafsson blocks a body shot from Powell.
Olafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Olafsson.
Olafsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Powell tries to throw a body punch but Olafsson avoids it by throwing Powell back against the cage.
A right hook to the body lands for Powell.
A short right from Olafsson on the inside.
Olafsson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Olafsson softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Olafsson lands an uppercut.
Olafsson presses Powell against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A body shot lands from Olafsson.
Olafsson lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Powell backwards.
Olafsson lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Powell is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Olafsson pushes Powell against the cage. Olafsson is working some dirty boxing. Olafsson pushes off with a quick right hook! Powell goes down! Powell tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Olafsson moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bjorn Olafsson!
Bjorn Olafsson 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Volkov (ranked 1285 p4p, 1272 weight class) and Dom Cruz (ranked 141 p4p, 139 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 17 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ivan Volkov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 30 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dom Cruz!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Volkov avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Volkov scores with a shot to the body.
We've been hearing reports that Volkov has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Volkov tries to clinch but Cruz moves out of range.
Cruz misses with a looping right.
Dom Cruz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sloppy strikes from Cruz. Those never looked like landing.
Cruz throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Volkov's head.
Cruz shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Volkov pinned against the cage. Volkov gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Cruz fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov rushes Cruz and presses him up against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cruz.
Volkov gets through Cruz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cruz goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Cruz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Volkov misses with a hook to the ribs.
Volkov lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Cruz fights it off and pushes away nicely.
A punch combination from Volkov misses.
Cruz looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cruz misses with a takedown attempt
and Volkov counters with a nice body shot.
Volkov closes the distance and clinches up with Cruz, looking for a takedown. Volkov pushes Cruz against the cage but Cruz circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cruz connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Cruz throws an overhand right that lands on Volkov's shoulder, as Volkov tries to avoid the shot.
Nice shot by Cruz.
Volkov fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cruz slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Cruz circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cruz fails to land the takedown.
Cruz pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cruz is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov dodges the punch combination from Cruz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Volkov scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Cruz cracks Volkov with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Cruz rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Volkov moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Volkov avoids the head kick by Cruz.
Volkov getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Volkov changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cruz looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
You can see the frustration on Cruz's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Volkov cracks Cruz with a big elbow.
Cruz is looking for a sweep.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cruz is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Volkov off and has taken his back!
Cruz has Volkov flattened out and is raining down punches.
Volkov tries to roll but Cruz sticks to his back.
Cruz lands shots from the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov rolls, trying to escape but Cruz keeps control of the position.
Volkov rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Cruz seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Volkov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Volkov escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Cruz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Cruz working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Cruz trying to control the position from guard on top but Volkov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cruz is pushing down on Volkov's leg trying to pass to half guard. Volkov is fighting to maintain full guard but Cruz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Cruz thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Cruz working the head and body with strikes.
Cruz wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz wants to take a breather but Volkov is having none of it.
Volkov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Cruz pulls his head out easily.
Cruz trying to mount his opponent but Volkov defends it.
Cruz is thwarting Volkov's attempts to control the position.
Volkov gets full guard.
Cruz wants to control from the top but Volkov keeps moving.
Volkov looking for a sweep. Not yet Volkov, not yet.
Cruz trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dom Cruz will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
The fighters circling - Volkov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Cruz throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Cruz dips to his left and cracks Volkov with an uppercut!
Cruz on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Volkov throws a hook but Cruz avoids it easily.
Cruz swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Volkov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cruz.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Cruz lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Horrible takedown attempt by Volkov or perhaps it was just good defense by Cruz, which made it look bad.
Cruz drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Cruz throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cruz shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Volkov eats them both and turns towards Cruz to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Cruz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Cruz tries to close the distance and clinch but Volkov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cruz throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Volkov on the side of the head.
Volkov needs to keep his hands up - Cruz had a free shot at his head there.
Volkov moves in looking to clinch but Cruz pushes him off.
Nice shot lands for Volkov.
Cruz goes for a double leg but Volkov avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Volkov continues to drive forward.
Cruz throws a shot from downtown. Volkov moves away and avoids it.
Cruz looks to land a left hand but Volkov moved out of range nicely.
Volkov feinted with a counter takedown.
Cruz scores with a jab to the jaw.
Volkov drives through with a takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cruz trying to control the position.
Cruz keeping moving, preventing Volkov from controlling successfully.
Cruz looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Volkov with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Volkov postures up.
Volkov passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Volkov wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cruz, who protects the arm well.
Volkov working the body and head with strikes.
Cruz tries to buck Volkov off but Volkov is having none of it.
Cruz parries the strikes from Volkov easily there. Volkov is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Cruz to escape.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov working the head with strikes.
Volkov landing a few strikes.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov postures up.
Volkov works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Volkov working away.
Cruz tries to improve position but can't.
Volkov grinds an elbow into Cruz's temple.
Volkov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Cruz is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Cruz takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Volkov cracks Cruz with a big elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cruz is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Volkov not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ground and pound from Volkov.
Volkov seems to be looking for submissions.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy.
Cruz works his way to full guard. Good work.
Cruz preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Cruz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Cruz keeping full guard, as Volkov tries to pass.
Cruz is trying to control the position but Volkov postures up.
Volkov slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ivan Volkov dominated that second round.
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!
Cruz swings widly with a right hand
and Volkov moves into the clinch.
Volkov is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cruz is defending well.
Cruz tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cruz.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Cruz lands a nice uppercut.
A short left from Cruz.
Volkov taking a breather.
Cruz presses Volkov against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Cruz takes a shot to the head.
Cruz misses with a punch to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov misses with the head strike.
Cruz is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
A short right from Volkov on the inside.
Cruz lands a body shot.
Volkov has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Cruz is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ivan Volkov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Volkov lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cruz backwards.
Cruz tries to throw a body punch but Volkov avoids it by throwing Cruz back against the cage.
Cruz struggles to land a body shot inside as Volkov controls his hands.
Volkov wants a takedown but no success here.
Cruz is leaning against Volkov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Volkov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cruz works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cruz tries a body shot but Volkov blocks it.
A shot in the inside from Cruz.
Volkov lands a body shot in the clinch.
Volkov is looking to control Cruz's arms but Cruz gets an underhook and turns him. Now Volkov has his back to the cage.
Cruz manages to break the clinch.
Cruz throws a big shot that misses.
Volkov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cruz.
Volkov shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Cruz but Cruz pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Cruz throws a body punch but Volkov moves out of range.
Cruz swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cruz throws a leg kick but Volkov sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cruz tries to sprawl but Volkov drives through with a takedown into half guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cruz is trying to maintain the position but Volkov is very close to passing his half guard.
Volkov 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.
Cruz wants to get back to full guard.
Cruz gets full guard.
Cruz is pulling down on Volkov's head. It's preventing any offense from Volkov, at least for the moment.
Ivan Volkov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Volkov cracks Cruz with a solid left hand.
Volkov throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Cruz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Volkov is one step ahead there.
Cruz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cruz trying to control but Volkov is working from the bottom.
Volkov is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
Volkov missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Cruz trying to control from the bottom.
Volkov is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Volkov looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cruz with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Cruz has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Volkov is working away from the top position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to mount his opponent but Cruz defends it.
Volkov is thwarting Cruz's attempts to control the position.
Volkov scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cruz is looking for a sweep. Volkov is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Volkov is looking to take a break and control but Cruz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cruz wants to control but Volkov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Volkov is trying to control the action in half guard but Cruz is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
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 Ivan Volkov.
I think Volkov 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 William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ivan Volkov!
Our winner, Ivan Volkov, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Petrov (ranked 986 p4p, 1158 weight class) and Gauthier Delisle (ranked 108 p4p, 126 weight class). Petrov comes to the cage accompanied by Star.One - Original Badman Feat. Takura & Assassin. Aaron Petrov 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Aaron Petrov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gauthier Delisle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, James Atkins and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Delisle lands a nice shot that snaps Petrov's head back.
Petrov connects with a looping right hand.
Delisle drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The ground and pound from Delisle seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Petrov is looking to reverse the position.
Delisle tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Delisle has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Delisle misses with the ground and pound.
Petrov is trying to get back to half guard.
Delisle taking a breather here.
Delisle trying to control the action but Petrov is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle tries to advance to mount but Petrov denies him.
Delisle in side control, throwing shots but Petrov defends.
Delisle advances to mount.
Delisle thowing shots but they're missing.
Petrov can't escape the position.
Delisle punching from mount but Petrov doing a good job of avoiding damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Petrov avoids a series of strikes thrown by Delisle.
Petrov stops Delisle from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Delisle swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Petrov is now in Delisle's guard. A big mistake from Delisle there, giving up the dominant position!
Delisle looking for a guillotine here but Petrov defends easily.
Delisle is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Petrov is aware though and is defending well.
Delisle is trying to control the position but Petrov postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Petrov not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Petrov has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Delisle working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Petrov has passed into half guard!
Delisle tries to roll over but Petrov keeps him under control.
Petrov is trying to control. Delisle wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Petrov prevents Delisle from improving his position.
Delisle is trying to maintain the position but Petrov is very close to passing his half guard.
Delisle looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Delisle wants to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Delisle is in trouble now - Petrov has advanced to mount!
Delisle is trying to reverse the position but instead Petrov has taken his back - oops!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gauthier Delisle 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.
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delisle shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Petrov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Delisle wants to control from the top but Petrov keeps moving.
Delisle passes into half guard.
Delisle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Delisle tries to pass the half guard into mount. Petrov knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Petrov wants to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Petrov is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Delisle is looking for a kimura. It's pretty deep but Petrov still has the half guard so he's probably OK. Oh, Petrov has exploded into a beautiful escape there and after a quick scramble, he's ended up in side control on top! Nice work!
Delisle is looking for a sweep.
Delisle is being controlled here.
Delisle struggling a bit here.
Petrov remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Petrov wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Petrov controls the position.
Petrov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Delisle keeps working.
Delisle can't do much from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle is trying to work for a sweep but Petrov has mounted him!
Petrov tries to control but Delisle wriggling away.
Delisle manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Delisle has a hand on Petrov's thigh, trying to get back to full guard. Petrov takes advantage of the position though and mounts him!
Delisle is looking to improve his position but Petrov isn't that keen on the idea.
Delisle regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle tries to get to full guard but Petrov has control of the leg.
Petrov wants to take a breather but Delisle is having none of it.
Petrov wants to pass to mount but Delisle is defending the position.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Petrov seems to be working for a kimura but Delisle defends the submission attempt.
Delisle moves into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gauthier Delisle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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!
Petrov tries to land a leg kick but Delisle saw it coming and moves away.
Petrov bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Delisle misses.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Delisle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Delisle darts in looking for a takedown but Petrov gets double underhooks and turns Delisle into the cage.
Petrov stuffs the takedown.
Delisle throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Petrov counters with a nice low kick that buckles Delisle's knee momentarily.
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Petrov loads up on a big right hand but Delisle slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Delisle throws a body kick that misses.
Delisle needs to keep his hands up - Petrov had a free shot at his head there.
Delisle misses with a kick to the body.
A big right from Delisle misses.
Aaron Petrov is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Petrov lands a lovely overhand right.
A cross from Delisle lands.
Delisle catches Petrov with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Delisle takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Petrov chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Delisle misses the jab.
Petrov scores with a crisp jab that stopped Delisle in his tracks.
Petrov scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Delisle misses the target.
Delisle tests Petrov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Delisle throws a push kick but Petrov slaps the foot to one side.
Aaron Petrov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gauthier Delisle is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Delisle misses with a body kick.
Delisle is looking to land body kicks.
Petrov ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Delisle moves away.
Petrov gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Petrov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Petrov ducks under a wild hook from Delisle.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Delisle.
Delisle goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Petrov misses with an uppercut.
Delisle throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Petrov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Petrov thows a left - swing and a miss!
Delisle moves out of range of the strikes.
Petrov throws a looping overhand right but Delisle ducks down to avoid it.
A jab lands there for Delisle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Delisle connects with the punch.
Petrov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Gauthier Delisle seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Delisle misses with a right hand
and Petrov counters with a straight right hand.
Delisle throws a jab when Petrov was well out of range.
Petrov appears to be looking for a big counter.
Petrov lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Petrov bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Delisle's head.
The fighters circling - Delisle throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Delisle scores with a jab. Petrov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Delisle moves out of range of the strikes.
Delisle throws the left hand but Petrov avoids the punch easily.
Petrov throws out a leg kick but Delisle moves out of range and Petrov only half commits.
Petrov tries to work over Delisle's front leg with a kick but Delisle checks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Delisle misses with an uppercut.
Petrov pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Delisle tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Delisle ducks under a wild hook from Petrov.
Delisle misses with a looping left.
Delisle misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Petrov.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Delisle drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Petrov has control of Delisle's left arm, preventing Delisle from doing any damage.
Petrov can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Delisle controls the pace.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gauthier Delisle.
Well Delisle has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gauthier Delisle!
Gauthier Delisle thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kiryu Kazuma (ranked 60 p4p, 331 weight class) and Craig Watkins (ranked 9 p4p, 50 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kiryu Kazuma!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Craig Watkins!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Watkins avoids the head kick by Kazuma.
Watkins drives through and clinches with Kazuma against the cage.
Kazuma wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
Kazuma takes the fight into the clinch.
Kazuma working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kazuma takes a shot to the head.
Watkins breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Watkins throws a hook to the side of Kazuma's head but Kazuma sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kazuma moves into the clinch.
Watkins breaks from the clinch.
Kazuma feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Watkins sprawling to the canvas! Watkins rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kazuma finish him?!
Watkins is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Watkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kazuma manages to avoid it.
Watkins is still on wobbly legs! Can Kazuma finish him?
Kazuma pushes Watkins up against the cage in a clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Kazuma.
Watkins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Kazuma manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Watkins has taken the fight to the clinch.
Watkins seems to have recovered his senses.
Watkins's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Watkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Watkins clinches up against the cage.
Kazuma breaks the clinch.
Watkins drops his hands momentarily. Kazuma doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Watkins staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Watkins doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kiryu Kazuma!
Kiryu Kazuma retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Kiryu Kazuma, 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dempsey ONeill (ranked 65 p4p, 233 weight class) and John Fury (ranked 12 p4p, 36 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 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 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dempsey ONeill!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Fury!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Sam Margolis and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fury has ONeill up against the cage in a clinch.
Fury goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fury misses with a punch on the inside.
Fury blocking some punches.
ONeill throws a head punch that misses.
Fury breaks the clinch.
ONeill seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Fury tries a head kick but it misses.
Fury scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
ONeill throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Fury counters with a nice uppercut.
Fury moves into the clinch.
ONeill blocking some punches.
ONeill lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Fury backwards.
Fury takes a shot to the head.
ONeill tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fury breaks from the clinch.
ONeill throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
ONeill throws a head kick that misses.
Fury looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
ONeill swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Fury misses the jab.
Nice defenses there by Fury.
Fury doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
ONeill gets tackled into the cage by Fury. Fury maintains the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from ONeill.
ONeill lands a hook to the side of the head.
Fury misses with a short punch on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for ONeill.
ONeill makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
ONeill lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fury.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for ONeill.
Fury tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
ONeill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fury waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract ONeill.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fury darts in and clinches ONeill up against the cage.
ONeill misses with a body punch.
ONeill swings wildly with an uppercut but Fury uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fury escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fury wants to clinch.
Fury moves forwards but ONeill connects with a nice, crisp jab.
It looks like John Fury has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fury misses with a straight left.
ONeill cracks Fury with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. ONeill has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Fury to stand back up!
Fury misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
ONeill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fury is holding his hands too far apart here. ONeill throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Fury is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Dempsey ONeill!
Dempsey ONeill retains his light heavyweight title!
A very excited looking Dempsey ONeill made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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