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BB 28 - Bleak vs Seng PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rockwell Mcgee (ranked 3661 p4p, 5559 weight class) and Asaki Hanaki (ranked 421 p4p, 560 weight class). Mcgee comes to the cage accompanied by Rocky Balboa - Música de entrenamiento. Hanaki has chosen The HU - Wolf Totem as his entrance music. Asaki Hanaki is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rockwell Mcgee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Asaki Hanaki!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mcgee lands a nice shot to the body.
Mcgee lands a jab.
 It looks like Asaki Hanaki has been cut.
Mcgee has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Latin Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Hanaki gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Mcgee gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Rockwell Mcgee!
After winning the bout, Rockwell Mcgee thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Osiris Maharajah (ranked 2419 p4p, 3868 weight class) and Gordon Ariitaia (ranked 346 p4p, 502 weight class). Gordon Ariitaia is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Osiris Maharajah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Ariitaia!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Alyssa Summers and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ariitaia throws a body shot but no joy.
Ariitaia with a hook.
Ariitaia just misses with a punch to the body.
Nice jab there from Ariitaia.
A telegraphed right hand from Ariitaia misses the target.
Maharajah is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Ariitaia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Maharajah moves away.
Ariitaia lands a jab to Maharajah's midsection.
Maharajah digs a good hook to Ariitaia's body.
Ariitaia swings away with a body shot that misses
and Maharajah counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Decent striking displayed by Ariitaia there.
Maharajah takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Gordon Ariitaia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Maharajah pushes Ariitaia up against the cage in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Maharajah.
Maharajah misses with a body punch.
Ariitaia fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ariitaia looking to slow down the pace here.
Ariitaia misses with a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Maharajah has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Ariitaia is trying to keep an underhook but Maharajah manages to get the takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ariitaia is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've been hearing good reports from Maharajah's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Maharajah prevents Ariitaia from standing back up.
Maharajah thows a huge punch but Ariitaia dodges it nicely.
Maharajah is thwarting Ariitaia's attempts to control the position.
Ground and pound from Maharajah.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ariitaia keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ariitaia taking some punishment here, with Maharajah in his half guard.
Ariitaia is looking to control Maharajah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ariitaia avoid being mounted?
Maharajah lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Ariitaia is looking for a sweep. Maharajah is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Ariitaia is trying to control but can't.
Ariitaia is holding on to half guard well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ariitaia wants to get back to full guard.
Maharajah thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ariitaia's head.
Maharajah is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Ariitaia regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ariitaia is pulling down on Maharajah's head. It's preventing any offense from Maharajah, at least for the moment.
Maharajah passes into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice strikes from Maharajah there.
Ariitaia is looking to control Maharajah's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ariitaia avoid being mounted?
Ariitaia tries to roll over but Maharajah keeps him under control.
Maharajah wants to work for an arm triangle but Ariitaia is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Ariitaia really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Maharajah. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Maharajah lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Maharajah lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Maharajah prevents Ariitaia from improving his position.
Maharajah not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Ariitaia trying to control here.
Maharajah thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Maharajah has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Maharajah looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
 Ariitaia is rocked!
Maharajah 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.
Ariitaia is looking to get to half guard.
Ariitaia is still trying to improve position.
Maharajah postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Ariitaia bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Maharajah and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Osiris Maharajah!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nils Norling (ranked 1928 p4p, 4351 weight class) and Chief Chumbo (ranked 257 p4p, 536 weight class). Norling comes to the cage accompanied by Scarlet - Age of seduction. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nils Norling!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Chief Chumbo!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Dean Styles and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norling takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 It looks like Nils Norling has been cut.
Norling connects with a body shot.
Norling misses with a body shot.
Chumbo shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Norling defends it nicely.
Norling is looking to clinch but Chumbo is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Norling.
Chumbo throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Norling thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chief Chumbo seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut lands for Chumbo. That snapped Norling's head back.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Norling, as that shot connected.
Norling has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Kalashnikov ELITE MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Norling gets caught napping as Chumbo dives in and scores a takedown. Norling manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chumbo throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling wants to stand up but Chumbo is controlling him.
Chumbo throws a big right hand that misses.
Chumbo stays in close to Norling's body and controls the position.
Chumbo looking to sit in guard and control but Norling gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Chumbo trying to keep a closed guard but Norling is proving a slippery customer.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norling postures up in Chumbo's guard and throws a big left but Chumbo blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling throws a big right hand that misses.
Norling throws a big right hand that misses.
Norling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chumbo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Norling is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Chumbo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Norling throwing strikes but missing.
Norling missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chumbo is trying to control the position but Norling postures up.
Chumbo trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Chumbo controlling Norling's posture.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
Norling content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling being controlled here momentarily.
Chumbo is trying to control the position but Norling postures up.
Norling in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Norling throws a big elbow that misses.
Chumbo trying to keep a closed guard but Norling is proving a slippery customer.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Chumbo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Chumbo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Chumbo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumbo thows a huge punch but Norling dodges it nicely.
Chumbo scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Chumbo throws a strike but Norling avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Norling has momentary wrist control but Chumbo slips an elbow through the middle.
Chumbo must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Chumbo postures up and lands a big shot to Norling's brow.
Chumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Chumbo postures up in Norling's guard and throws a big left but Norling blocks it.
Chumbo throwing strikes but missing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chumbo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
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 Nils Norling will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chumbo throws a body punch but Norling moves out of range.
Chumbo bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Norling's head.
Norling takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Chumbo blocks a jab.
Chumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Norling moves away from the strike by Chumbo.
Chumbo misses with a hook. Norling ducked under it nicely.
Chumbo gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Norling counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo misses with a takedown attempt
and Norling connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Chumbo misses the target.
The fighters circling - Chumbo throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling misses with a few strikes there.
Chumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Norling ducks under a wild hook from Chumbo.
Norling was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Norling lands a really nice looking cross but Chumbo seems unphased.
Chumbo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Norling is trying to defend but Chumbo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Norling regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Chumbo.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chumbo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Norling keeping full guard, as Chumbo tries to pass.
Norling working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chumbo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Norling uses the cage to get back to his feet.
Norling throws a jab but it's blocked by Chumbo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chumbo throws a looping overhand right but Norling ducks down to avoid it.
Norling on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Norling uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chumbo.
Norling was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Norling.
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Norling tries to counter by clinching up but Chumbo breaks away and moves out of range.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Chumbo.
Norling moves out of range as Chumbo strikes.
Norling is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Chumbo lunges at Norling with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norling's hand.
Chumbo throws a jab but it's blocked by Norling.
Chief Chumbo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Chumbo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Norling bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Norling slips a jab from Chumbo.
Norling is looking to counter punch.
Chumbo misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norling.
Chumbo fails with the takedown
and Norling counters by clinching up.
Chumbo missing with knees to the body.
Chumbo goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Norling's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chumbo tries for a takedown but Norling manages to get underhooks.
Norling tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chumbo manages to break the clinch.
Chumbo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Nils Norling is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo swings widly with a right hand
and Norling counters with a stiff right hand.
Norling throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Chumbo fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Chumbo loads up on a big right hand but Norling slips the punch.
Nils Norling is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chumbo throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Chumbo misses with a right hand
and Chumbo takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Norling cracks Chumbo with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Norling has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chumbo to stand back up!
Chumbo is rocked!
Norling clinches.
Chumbo is still on wobbly legs! Can Norling finish him?
Chumbo is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Norling is defending well.
Norling displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chumbo up against the cage.
Chumbo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Chumbo seems to have recovered his senses.
A short left from Chumbo.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nils Norling dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Nils Norling's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Norling takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Norling keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Norling throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Chumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norling moves away.
Norling lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norling defending well as Chumbo loads up on a big left hand.
Chumbo tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Norling swivels and escapes.
Norling stuffs the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chumbo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Norling was well out of range. Poor timing from Chumbo.
Norling throwing a counter right hand but Chumbo manages to avoid it.
Chumbo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Norling manages to avoid it.
Chumbo throws a hook but Norling blocks it.
Chumbo throws a jab when Norling was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norling tries to clinch but Chumbo is having none of it.
Chumbo throws a body shot but no joy.
Chumbo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Norling.
Norling blocks a jab.
Norling tries to counter by clinching up but Chumbo breaks away and moves out of range.
Chumbo shoots for a double leg takedown but Norling sprawls well. He's pushed Chumbo's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Norling is looking to counter the offense by Chumbo and move into the clinch.
Nils Norling has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Chief Chumbo.
Norling keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A telegraphed right hand from Chumbo misses the target.
An attempted straight right counter from Norling misses the target.
Norling slips under a jab.
Norling avoids the body shot from Chumbo.
No luck for Chumbo with that takedown attempt.
Norling throws a big counter combination but Chumbo scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo misses with a looping left.
Norling slips under a jab from Chumbo.
Chumbo misses with a wild body shot.
Norling is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chumbo.
Chumbo fails with a takedown attempt.
Nice uppercut lands for Chumbo. That snapped Norling's head back.
Norling moves into range and connects with a jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Chumbo. Norling does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chumbo misses with a looping left.
Norling is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Norling misses with an uppercut.
Chumbo cracks Norling with a good jab.
Chumbo swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Chumbo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A big left from Chumbo misses.
Norling is looking to counter the offense by Chumbo and move into the clinch.
Chumbo feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Norling wants to get back to his feet but Chumbo is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Chumbo is looking to work some ground and pound but Norling has wrist control.
Nils Norling overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Norling pushes Chumbo off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
Chumbo misses with an uppercut
and Norling counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chumbo shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norling sprawls well. Norling wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Chumbo gets slowly back to his feet.
Norling forces Chumbo back against the cage and clinches.
Norling is pressed up against the cage. Chumbo has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Norling down to the mat. Norling avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Norling avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norling wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Norling gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Chief Chumbo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Norling lands with a right to the head.
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 Nils Norling.
Well Norling 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Nils Norling!
Nils Norling wins by unanimous decision!
Nils Norling decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wilhelm Bar (ranked 2502 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Joseph Ducreux (ranked 320 p4p, 291 weight class). Joseph Ducreux 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wilhelm Bar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joseph Ducreux!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Bruno Lombardi and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bar wants to clinch.
Bar ducks under a wild hook from Ducreux.
No luck for Bar with that takedown attempt.
We've been hearing reports that Bar has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bar shoots in for a takedown but Ducreux shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Bar shoots in looking for a takedown but Ducreux manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Bar's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Bar moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromDucreux.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducreux throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ducreux jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bar changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ducreux. Bar does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ducreux lands a jab to the head.
Bar manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Ducreux on his heels. He'll look to pass Ducreux's guard now, I'm sure.
Bar drops back, looking for a kneebar! Ducreux looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Ducreux looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Ducreux!
Bar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Ducreux takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bar gets back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bar wants to sweep here but Ducreux controlling him for the moment.
Ducreux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Bar is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bar isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Ducreux stacks Bar on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Ducreux!
Ducreux is staying tight to Bar's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ducreux has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Bar!
Bar is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Ducreux fails to advance to Bar's back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bar keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Bar bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Bar throws an elbow that misses. Ducreux uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bar's guard. Nice move by Ducreux!
Bar is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Ducreux is aware though and is defending well.
Ducreux pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bar is keeping the position for now.
Bar has his foot on Ducreux's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Ducreux works his way back into a safe position though.
Ducreux not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bar trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Bar throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ducreux got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Ducreux has managed to get both his arms back between Bar's legs - danger averted.
Bar looking for a guillotine here but Ducreux defends easily.
Bar is looking for a triangle here but Ducreux uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ducreux taking a breather here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Ducreux dominated that round.
That's time! Bar's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ducreux scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ducreux misses with a hook. Bar ducked under it nicely.
Ducreux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Bar fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Ducreux avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ducreux throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Ducreux scores with a leg kick.
Bar has a takedown stuffed.
Bar fails with the takedown
and Ducreux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Bar is rocked!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wilhelm Bar. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ducreux fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Bar out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Joseph Ducreux!
A less than humble Joseph Ducreux misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ilya Kushnirov (ranked 1052 p4p, 1192 weight class) and Adrian Galanis (ranked 165 p4p, 185 weight class). Adrian Galanis has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ilya Kushnirov's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Ilya Kushnirov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Adrian Galanis!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Alyssa Summers and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kushnirov throws a right hand that misses
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Kushnirov tries to move into range but Galanis moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Kushnirov pivots, looking for a leg kick but Galanis is out of range and Kushnirov settles back down.
Galanis loads up on a big right hand but Kushnirov slips the punch.
Kushnirov lands a head shot.
Galanis gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws an overhand right that lands on Galanis's shoulder, as Galanis tries to avoid the shot.
Galanis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Kushnirov connects with a leg kick.
Kushnirov swats away the attempt to clinch by Galanis.
Kushnirov misses with a two punch combination.
Galanis scores with a jab. Kushnirov acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
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!
Galanis tests Kushnirov's chin there with a solid looking shot.
No joy there for Kushnirov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Galanis chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Kushnirov can pounce on him.
Kushnirov misses with a hook
enabling Galanis to counter with a crisp jab.
Ilya Kushnirov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis drives through and clinches with Kushnirov against the cage.
Kushnirov blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Galanis fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov looking to stall.
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Galanis throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kushnirov slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kushnirov scores with a sloppy right hand. Galanis should have avoided that one.
Kushnirov swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Galanis slips a jab from Kushnirov.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Galanis crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Kushnirov - the referee stops the clock and Galanis gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Kushnirov. Galanis manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Galanis takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Galanis thuds a left hand into Kushnirov's body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov gets tackled into the cage by Galanis. Galanis maintains the clinch.
Galanis prevents Kushnirov from breaking the clinch.
Galanis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kushnirov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galanis throws a head punch that misses.
Galanis has a couple of punches blocked by Kushnirov.
Galanis tries to work over Kushnirov's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Galanis's coach down at Black Swans was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Galanis's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kushnirov manages to break the clinch.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Galanis has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Kushnirov lands a lovely overhand right.
Galanis clinches.
Galanis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Galanis creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kushnirov is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Nice jab there from Kushnirov.
Galanis doesn't manage to clinch there - Kushnirov circles away.
Galanis throws a hook but Kushnirov blocks it.
Kushnirov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Galanis tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Galanis throws a right and a left that Kushnirov avoids nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Galanis drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Kushnirov throws a sloppy body shot
and Galanis counters with a straight right hand.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Galanis checks it.
Kushnirov drops his hands momentarily and Galanis takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kushnirov lands with a slapping head kick.
Kushnirov throws a predictable looking body shot
and Galanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov throws a looping overhand right but Galanis ducks down to avoid it.
Galanis connects with an inside leg kick.
Kushnirov shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kushnirov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Galanis manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Galanis was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Galanis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kushnirov paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Galanis tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kushnirov was well out of range. Poor timing from Galanis.
Kushnirov throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Galanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
Galanis ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Galanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A little jabbing left from Galanis on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kushnirov moves forwards but Galanis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kushnirov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Galanis counters with a stiff right hand.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Galanis avoids it.
Kushnirov missing with a left hand there. Galanis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kushnirov lands a leg kick that knocks Galanis off balance momentarily.
Galanis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov loads up on a big right hand but Galanis slips the punch.
Galanis let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Galanis closes the distance and clinches.
Kushnirov has had enough of the clinch but Galanis keeps him there for the moment.
Kushnirov lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanis pushes Kushnirov back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Galanis stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tests Galanis's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Galanis tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Galanis's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot
and Galanis counters with a right hand to the body.
Galanis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A low kick lands for Kushnirov.
Galanis checks the leg kick.
Kushnirov throws out a loose jab but Galanis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanis misses the shot to the body.
Good leg kick by Kushnirov.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kushnirov scoring well with a low kick there.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov misses with an uppercut. Galanis saw that one coming.
Galanis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kushnirov is looking to counter punch.
Kushnirov thows a body kick. Galanis tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Kushnirov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Galanis's hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kushnirov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Galanis dodges the punch combination from Kushnirov.
Galanis fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kushnirov, pushing him back against the cage.
Kushnirov breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Ilya Kushnirov is winning the standup battle so far.
Galanis moves out of range of the strikes.
A slow jab from Kushnirov misses its intended target.
Galanis steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Kushnirov throws a big shot that misses.
A nice side step and Galanis releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov misses with a straight left.
Kushnirov checks the leg kick nicely there.
Kushnirov keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Galanis.
Galanis keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kushnirov.
Galanis dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kushnirov fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Galanis.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov tries to work over Galanis's front leg with a kick but Galanis checks it.
Galanis looks to land a left hand but Kushnirov moved out of range nicely.
Galanis dips to his left and cracks Kushnirov with an uppercut!
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!
Kushnirov misses with a straight right.
Kushnirov misses with a double jab
and Galanis counters with a straight right hand.
Galanis avoids a kick to the body.
Galanis looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Galanis lands a nice hook to Kushnirov's body. Kushnirov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Galanis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kushnirov moves away.
Kushnirov misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Galanis.
Galanis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Kushnirov throws a low kick, looking for Galanis's leg but Galanis calmly moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis avoids a punch combination nicely.
Kushnirov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kushnirov goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Kushnirov throws a leg kick but Galanis sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kushnirov slips under a jab.
A head kick by Kushnirov misses
and Galanis cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Galanis in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Kushnirov misses with a low kick.
A jab from Galanis finds it's way through Kushnirov's defenses.
Galanis listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Kushnirov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Galanis takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Galanis lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Galanis with the inside leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fight stays on the outside here - Galanis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Kushnirov.
Kushnirov misses the jab.
Kushnirov takes one to the side of the head.
Galanis lands with an overhand left.
Kushnirov tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Galanis is able to avoid easily.
Galanis doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Some wild striking there from Kushnirov.
Kushnirov throws a hook but Galanis avoids it easily.
Galanis lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Kushnirov at a distance.
Galanis tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Kushnirov was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Donk. Galanis catches Kushnirov right on the button with a cross.
Kushnirov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Galanis defending well as Kushnirov loads up on a big left hand.
Kushnirov looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Kushnirov throws a combination that misses
and Galanis counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
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 Ilya Kushnirov will probably get the nod.
That's time! Kushnirov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Kushnirov throws a hook to the side of Galanis's head but Galanis sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Kushnirov.
Galanis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Galanis is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kushnirov.
Galanis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Galanis moved out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Galanis! But no joy.
Galanis punishes Kushnirov's body with a nice straight punch.
Galanis wants to clinch up but Kushnirov keeps it at a distance.
A solid body kick from Kushnirov.
Galanis tries to clinch but Kushnirov is having none of it.
Galanis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galanis takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Kushnirov throws the kick towards the body but Galanis avoids it.
Galanis has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Galanis there as he acknowledges the shot.
Galanis moves out of range of the body kick.
Galanis takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Galanis lands a really nice looking cross but Kushnirov seems unphased.
A slapping leg kick lands for Kushnirov.
Kushnirov attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Galanis with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Kushnirov to score with a decent uppercut.
Galanis takes one to the side of the head.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov throws a poor cross that misses
and Galanis counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Kushnirov lands a high kick!
Kushnirov looks to land a right hand but Galanis moved out of range.
Galanis checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Galanis avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Galanis lands a jab to the head.
Galanis looks to score with a jab to the body but Kushnirov is just out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Galanis fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kushnirov tries a head kick but it misses.
Kushnirov misses with a wild body shot.
Kushnirov backing away here, and Galanis unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Galanis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Kushnirov. Kushnirov obviously looking to wear him down.
Galanis moves into range and clinches up with Kushnirov.
Galanis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Galanis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Galanis on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Galanis.
Galanis lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kushnirov.
Galanis keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Kushnirov's efforts to push away.
Galanis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Galanis scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kushnirov is trying to break free.
Kushnirov prevents a body shot from Galanis.
Galanis working aggressively here.
Galanis throws a punch but it's blocked by Kushnirov.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Galanis lands with a light punch inside.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kushnirov tries to stall but Galanis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Galanis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kushnirov wants to get back to striking at distance but Galanis won't allow it.
Kushnirov slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
Galanis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Galanis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kushnirov tries to break the clinch but Galanis is controlling the position.
Galanis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kushnirov backwards.
Galanis digs a right hand underneath Kushnirov's ribcage. Kushnirov let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Galanis working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Galanis lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Galanis lands an uppercut.
Galanis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Kushnirov's elbow.
Galanis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galanis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
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!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kushnirov.
Galanis misses with the head strike.
Galanis swings wildly with an uppercut but Kushnirov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kushnirov tries to circle away but Galanis has him pinned against the cage.
Kushnirov blocks a body shot from Galanis.
Galanis lands with a light punch inside.
Galanis working aggressively here.
Ilya Kushnirov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Galanis lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kushnirov is rocked!
Kushnirov taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Galanis scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Kushnirov is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov seems to have got his legs back now.
Galanis lands with a right to the head.
Kushnirov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Galanis swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kushnirov blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kushnirov escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adrian Galanis comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kushnirov 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 Jorge Garcia scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight for Adrian Galanis!
Adrian Galanis wins by unanimous decision!
After winning the bout, Adrian Galanis thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 922 p4p, 2097 weight class) and Buster Gruff (ranked 21 p4p, 66 weight class). Masunwendinghamar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Weltschmerz. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Gruff!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masunwendinghamar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masunwendinghamar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Masunwendinghamar swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Masunwendinghamar throws a lazy uppercut
and Gruff cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Masunwendinghamar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Masunwendinghamar is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Masunwendinghamar looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Gruff scores with the left hand. Masunwendinghamar knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Masunwendinghamar lands.
Masunwendinghamar slips under a jab.
Gruff moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Gruff throws a right and a left that both miss.
A little feinted left hand from Masunwendinghamar on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Gruff uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar connects with a jab.
Gruff moves out of range as Masunwendinghamar strikes.
Masunwendinghamar throws a looping overhand right but Gruff ducks down to avoid it.
Gruff tries to clinch but Masunwendinghamar is having none of it.
Masunwendinghamar checks a low kick from Gruff.
Gruff moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar cracks Gruff with an open hand slap.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a nice right hand.
Masunwendinghamar is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Gruff scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Masunwendinghamar feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Gruff sprawling to the canvas! Gruff rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masunwendinghamar finish him?!
Gruff is rocked!
It looks like Buster Gruff has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gruff clobbers Masunwendinghamar with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Gruff is still on wobbly legs! Can Masunwendinghamar finish him?
Gruff slips a jab from Masunwendinghamar.
Gruff seems to have recovered his senses.
Masunwendinghamar tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gruff unleashes a big counter combination but Masunwendinghamar bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook.
Masunwendinghamar ducks under a wild hook from Gruff.
Masunwendinghamar loads up on a big right hand but Gruff slips the punch.
Despite the aggression on Gruff's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Gruff ducked under it nicely.
Gruff throws a counter combo.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a hook. Gruff ducked under it nicely.
Gruff throws a wild hook but Masunwendinghamar just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gruff gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Masunwendinghamar raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tau Masunwendinghamar!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Larry Williams (ranked 952 p4p, 1619 weight class) and Ousmane Cisse (ranked 124 p4p, 214 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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World class boxer
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Larry Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ousmane Cisse!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Anthony Taglia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cisse displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Cisse is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Williams.
Cisse misses with a few strikes there.
Williams was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Cisse lands a body shot.
Cisse slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Williams 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.
Williams cracks a nice hook into Cisse's ribs.
Williams feints and then cracks Cisse's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Cisse down.
Williams misses the shot to the body.
Cisse has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Williams.
Cisse connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Williams's hands.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cisse throws a lazy right hand but Williams sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Williams walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cisse checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cisse unleashes a big counter combination but Williams bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Williams misses with a wild body shot.
Williams throws a looping overhand right but Cisse ducks down to avoid it.
Cisse missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cisse connects with a crisp jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Williams, as that shot connected.
Williams defending well as Cisse loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a body shot.
Cisse throws a right hand that Williams ducks under and follows up with a left that Williams also avoids with ease.
Cisse with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Cisse fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Williams manages to avoid it.
Cisse lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Cisse throws an overhand right that lands on Williams's shoulder, as Williams tries to avoid the shot.
Cisse moves out of range as Williams strikes.
Williams just misses with a punch to the body.
Cisse lands a two punch combo.
Williams jabs at Cisse's body.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Williams fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Williams connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Cisse momentarily.
Ousmane Cisse seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cisse fails to land with a series of punches.
Williams lands an overhand right.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cisse missing with a left hand there. Williams was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Williams feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Cisses jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Williams jabs Cisse right on the nose. Cisse blinks but takes it well.
Cisse has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Cisse uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Williams.
Williams connects with a right hand. Cisse shakes it off.
Cisse throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams slips under a jab from Cisse.
Cisse fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Williams tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cisse was well out of range. Poor timing from Williams.
Williams moves into range and connects with a jab.
Williams throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Cisse jabs Williams to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Williams looks to land a left hand but Cisse moved out of range nicely.
A slow jab from Cisse misses its intended target.
Williams pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A combination from Cisse does no damage.
Williams swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cisse might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
Cisse throws the left hand but Williams avoids the punch easily.
Williams takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Williams lands a jab to Cisse's midsection.
Cisse throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Williams counters with a leg kick.
Cisse with a jab.
Williams lands a head shot.
Williams swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Williams moves out of range as Cisse strikes.
Cisse cracks a nice hook into Williams's ribs.
Williams drives through and clinches with Cisse against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Williams.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cisse wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Cisse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cisse tries to break free but Williams pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams misses with some punches.
Cisse breaks the clinch.
Williams moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Williams scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Cisse tries to keep at a distance but Williams has taken the fight into the clinch.
Williams swings wildly with an uppercut but Cisse uses good head movement to avoid it.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cisse wants to break the clinch but can't.
Cisse is trying to push Williams away but Williams has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
A short right from Williams on the inside.
Cisse manages to break the clinch.
Williams throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams 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.
Cisse lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Williams circles away quickly and effectively.
Williams throws a body shot but no joy.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Williams 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 Cisse has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cisse and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Cisse lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cisse ducks right into an uppercut from Williams.
Williams clinches with his opponent.
Williams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Cisse blocks an uppercut.
Williams lands a right hand.
Williams lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Williams prevents Cisse from breaking the clinch.
Cisse wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
Williams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Cisse controls his hands.
Williams pushes Cisse back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cisse.
Williams keeps control of Cisse as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams misses with a punch to the body.
Larry Williams has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Cisse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cisse is trying to break the clinch but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Williams lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Cisse or not.
Williams scores with a shoulder strike.
Williams keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Cisse's efforts to push away.
Williams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cisse manages to break the clinch.
Williams avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Williams takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
A nice leg kick from Williams, right into the meat of the thigh.
Williams instigates a clinch.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Williams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams misses with the head strike.
Williams throws a punch but it's blocked by Cisse.
Williams throws a head punch that misses.
Still in the clinch, Williams scores with a nice short uppercut.
Cisse breaks from the clinch.
Williams slips a jab from Cisse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Williams has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
A solid leg kick lands there for Williams.
Williams fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cisse.
Cisse lands with a nice body punch.
Cisse throws a series of punches but Williams avoids them all with ease.
Williams thuds his shin into the meat of Cisse's side.
Williams is looking to clinch.
Cisse takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Williams gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cisse.
Cisse looks to land a right hand but Williams moved out of range.
Cisse throws a hook but Williams blocks it.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cisse manages to circle out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Williams lands with a straight right. Cisse didn't see that one coming.
Cisse misses with a shot to the body
and Williams counters with an outside leg kick.
A jab from Cisse misses.
Williams tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Cisse manages to circle out of the way.
Cisse ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Williams moves away.
Cisse keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cisse takes a jab right on the kisser.
Cisse defending well as Williams loads up on a big left hand.
Cisse lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cisse takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Cisse misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Williams avoids a punch combination nicely.
Williams seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Decent striking displayed by Williams there.
Williams moves away from the strike by Cisse.
Williams rushes Cisse and presses him up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Williams struggles to land a body shot inside as Cisse controls his hands.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Williams.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Williams creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cisse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Cisse tries to break the clinch but Williams is controlling the position.
Williams works on Cisse's body with a couple of short punches.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Williams lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Williams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Williams.
Cisse wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Williams scores with a hook to the body.
Williams lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cisse backwards.
Williams lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Cisse wants to break free but Williams has control.
Williams lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Larry Williams dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Williams sizes up Cisse with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Cisse is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
Williams has closed the distance and engaged Cisse in a clinch.
Cisse is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Williams lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Williams pushes Cisse against the cage. Williams is working some dirty boxing. Williams pushes off with a quick right hook! Cisse goes down! Cisse tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Williams moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Larry Williams!
Larry Williams thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zee Land (ranked 453 p4p, 713 weight class) and Sunshine Okafor (ranked 64 p4p, 101 weight class). Land comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. Okafor has chosen Bliss as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Zee Land has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zee Land!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sunshine Okafor!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, David Schapiro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Okafor throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Land sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Land fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Zee Land seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Okafor looking to land some kicks to the body here.
We've been hearing reports that Land has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Land really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Land misses with a low kick.
Land fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Okafor manages to avoid it.
A big left from Land misses.
Land jabs at Okafor's body.
Land swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Land staying out of range there.
Okafor takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Land with a nice cross.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Land.
Okafor throws a counter combo.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Okafor throws a head kick that misses.
Okafor has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Land finds it's way round the side to connect with Okafor's head.
Land is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Land throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Land throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Land manages to avoid it.
A punch lands to the side of Okafor 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Okafor connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Land lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Land is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Okafor's half guard.
Land sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Land is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now.
Land wants to take a breather but Okafor is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Okafor wants to control but Land is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Okafor wants to get back to full guard.
Okafor moves into full guard.
Okafor looking to control but Land passes into half guard.
Okafor wants to improve his position but Land is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land trying to control from half guard but Okafor is working away.
Land is pressing down on Okafor's thigh, looking to free his foot. Okafor is holding on for now.
Land perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Okafor trying to control here.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Land connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Land looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Land connects with the punch.
Okafor throws a big shot that misses.
A counter left hand to the body from Land misses its target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Land lands with a good body shot.
Okafor avoids the head kick by Land.
Land scores with a spinning back kick!
Land lands with a hook. Okafor tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Okafor misses its intended target.
Land blocks a jab.
Okafor is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Land connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Okafor momentarily.
Land is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Okafor defending well as Land loads up on a big left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Okafor takes one on the button.
Okafor tries to land a front kick but Land steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Land appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Land is looking to chop away at Okafor's legs.
A big left from Okafor misses.
As Okafor looks to move away, Land throws a big counter combo but Okafor just gets out of the way.
Land has his takedown stuffed
letting Okafor counter with a right hand.
Okafor steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Land. That one must have hurt.
Land throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Okafor's waist but Okafor gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Land off to one side.
Okafor swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Land throws a body kick that misses.
Okafor is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Land throws a body shot but no joy.
Okafor avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A combination from Land does no damage.
Land delivers a nice body kick.
Land misses with a lunging right hand
and Okafor connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A swing and a miss from Okafor.
Land throws a looping overhand right but Okafor ducks down to avoid it.
Okafor is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Land with a body shot.
Land looks to throw the jab but Okafor is out of range.
Land stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Land is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Okafor can do to turn this around?
Land throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Okafor moves away from the strike by Land.
Okafor looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Land throws a body kick that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Okafor takes one to the side of the head.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
A telegraphed right hand from Land misses the target.
Land misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Decent striking displayed by Okafor there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick.
Okafor now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Land tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Okafor moves out of range as Land throws a body kick.
No luck for Land with that takedown attempt.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Okafor slips under a jab.
Land lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts.
Okafor lands a lovely overhand right.
Land misses with a body punch
and Okafor counters with a stiff right hand.
Land slips under a jab from Okafor.
Good exchange - Land coming out on top.
A head kick misses from Okafor.
A little feinted left hand from Land on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Land moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Land keeps Okafor at a distance using the push kick.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Okafor drops his hands momentarily and Land takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Okafor.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Okafor throws a hook but Land blocks it.
Okafor has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Land.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Land connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Okafor throws a looping overhand right but Land ducks down to avoid it.
Land manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Okafor on his heels. He'll look to pass Okafor's guard now, I'm sure.
Land wants to control from the top but Okafor keeps moving.
Okafor is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Land is aware though and is defending well.
Land content to stall in guard here.
Okafor looking for a guillotine here but Land defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land is pushing down on Okafor's leg trying to pass to half guard. Okafor is fighting to maintain full guard but Land has managed to sneak the leg through.
Okafor felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Land is trying to control. Okafor wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Land content to control rather than advance.
Land's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Land looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Okafor is refusing to be controlled, as Land sits in half guard.
Okafor looking for submissions off his back.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Land scores with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zee Land dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Land scores with a nice right hand.
Okafor moves out of range of the body kick from Land.
Okafor misses with an uppercut. Land saw that one coming.
Land scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Okafor looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Land misses with an uppercut. Okafor saw that one coming.
Land with a nice calf kick.
Okafor on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Okafor takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Land throws a lazy right hand but Okafor sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Land tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Okafor was well out of range. Poor timing from Land.
Okafor stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Land.
Land throws out a loose jab but Okafor uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land ducks under a wild hook from Okafor.
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!
Okafor keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Land gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
enabling Okafor to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Land misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Okafor.
Land throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Land. Okafor shrugs it off though.
Land does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Okafor walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A low kick lands for Land.
Okafor uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Land.
Okafor looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Zee Land is winning the standup battle so far.
Land throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Land takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Land thuds his shin into the meat of Okafor's side.
Land dives in and grabs Okafor's left leg, looking for a takedown. Okafor pushes down on Land's head and hops out.
A big left from Land misses.
Okafor throws out a counter right but Land avoids it with no problem.
Land throws a low kick but Okafor avoids it.
Okafor chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Land can pounce on him.
Okafor has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
A swing and a miss from Land.
Sunshine Okafor has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Land explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Okafor closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Okafor dodges the punch combination from Land.
It seemed like Okafor was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Okafor scores with a nice strike.
Okafor blocks a head kick by Land.
Land looks for the body kick but Okafor saw that one coming.
Okafor takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Okafor's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Okafor duly obliges.
Okafor misses the shot to the body.
Land is looking to counter punch.
Land fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Okafor looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Okafor scores with a jab to the head.
Okafor connects with a right hand. Land shakes it off.
Land lands a nice leg kick that just misses Okafor's sensitive parts.
Okafor ducks under a wild hook from Land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Land connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sunshine Okafor is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Land tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Okafor is able to avoid easily.
Land throws a nice head kick!
Okafor throws out a loose jab but Land uses good head movement to avoid it.
Land connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Okafor's hands.
Okafor is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Land.
Okafor takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A lazy body kick from Land
and Okafor counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Okafor blocks the body kick.
Land misses the shot to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Okafor misses.
Okafor missing with a left hand there. Land was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Land tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Okafor defends well and Land ends up having to push Okafor into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
As Land backs off Okafor throws a huge counter combo but Land manages to avoid it all.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zee Land. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Okafor misses with a hook from the clinch.
Okafor pushes Land back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Land lands a right hand.
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!
Okafor gets through Land's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Okafor misses with a hook to the ribs.
Okafor lands an uppercut.
Okafor lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Land misses with a short punch on the inside.
Okafor breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Land throws a poor cross that misses
and Okafor counters with a straight right hand.
Okafor looks for the body kick but Land saw that one coming.
Land thows a left - swing and a miss!
Land avoids a kick to the body.
Okafor walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Okafor throws a right hand that Land ducks under and follows up with a left that Land also avoids with ease.
Land lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Okafor takes one to the chin there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab from Land misses.
Land closes the distance and clinches up with Okafor, looking for a takedown. Land pushes Okafor against the cage but Okafor circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Land keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Land is looking to counter punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zee Land showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Land, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight for Zee Land!
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Zee Land!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Zee Land!
Zee Land wins by unanimous decision!
Our winner, Zee Land, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Walad Anubis (ranked 395 p4p, 404 weight class) and Dwight Schrute (ranked 57 p4p, 58 weight class). Anubis's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Hideaway. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dwight Schrute!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Bruno Lombardi and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anubis on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Schrute avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Schrute connects with a right hand. Anubis shakes it off.
Schrute lands a glancing blow to the side of Anubis's head.
Anubis is rocked!
Schrute slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Oh Anubis is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Schrute uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Anubis.
Schrute pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Anubis seems to have got his legs back now.
Schrute waves his right hand out in front of him, looking to distract Anubis. Oh, he's unloaded a beast of a left hand - it worked! He's dropped Anubis to the canvas! Can he finish him!?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Schrute wants to control from the top but Anubis keeps moving.
Schrute controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anubis looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Schrute stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Anubis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Anubis is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Schrute engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Schrute preventing the sweep.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Anubis lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Dwight Schrute has been cut.
A slow jab from Anubis misses its intended target.
A countering left hand to the body from Schrute misses.
Schrute throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Anubis to counter with a crisp jab.
Schrute throws out a loose jab but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Anubis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Schrute scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Anubis throws a body kick that misses.
A nice side step and Schrute releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Anubis sends Schrute crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anubis is motioning to the referee to let Schrute up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Schrute is rocked!
Anubis throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Schrute is still on wobbly legs! Can Anubis finish him?
Anubis scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Schrute doesn't seem bothered though.
Schrute seems to have recovered his senses.
Anubis swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis sends Schrute crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Anubis is motioning to the referee to let Schrute up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Anubis drops Schrute with a big left hand! Schrute is injured, injured bad! Anubis jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Walad Anubis!
A relieved looking Walad Anubis thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darsin Bleak (ranked 124 p4p, 315 weight class) and Keith Seng (ranked 20 p4p, 36 weight class). Bleak kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Enter Sandman. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Darsin Bleak!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Keith Seng!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Seng throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bleak connects with a looping right hand.
Bleak connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Seng moves into the clinch.
Seng stalling in the clinch but Bleak improves position.
Seng has a couple of punches blocked by Bleak.
Seng escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Seng tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bleak counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Seng wants to stand up but Bleak is controlling him.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Seng utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bleak lands a couple of elbows.
Bleak trying to control the position from guard on top but Seng is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Seng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak postures up and lands a big shot to Seng's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bleak stops Seng from standing up.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Bleak accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Bleak is looking to work some ground and pound but Seng has wrist control.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Seng is keeping the position.
Bleak throwing strikes from guard but Seng blocks nicely.
Bleak pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Seng is keeping the position for now.
Seng keeping moving, preventing Bleak from controlling successfully.
Bleak 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Seng wants to stand and escape but Bleak is having none of it.
Bleak wants to pass the guard but Seng is keeping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Bleak chips away with some ground and pound.
Seng looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Bleak looking to pass the guard.
Seng preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Seng being controlled here, momentarily.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Keith Seng seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Seng lands with a hook. Bleak tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Seng is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak gets a takedown into half guard.
Seng is trying to stand back up but Bleak is controlling him
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Seng to regain full guard.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Seng is retaining full guard.
Bleak wants to control from the top but Seng keeps moving.
Seng can't keep his opponent in guard - Bleak advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Seng wants to get back to his feet.
Bleak takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is pressing down on Seng's thigh, looking to free his foot. Seng is holding on for now.
Seng is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak controlling the action here.
Bleak tries to pass the half guard into mount. Seng knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Seng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seng keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Seng is trying to maintain the position but Bleak is very close to passing his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darsin Bleak dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Seng gets a clinch.
Seng blocks a body shot from Bleak.
Seng breaks from the clinch.
Bleak shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Seng's guard.
Darsin Bleak overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak advances position into side control!
Bleak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seng rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bleak's guard! Nice work there by Seng!
Seng postures up.
Bleak looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Bleak has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Seng is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Bleak.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Seng with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Bleak is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Seng's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Seng's back!
Seng turns into Bleak and is now in his guard.
Seng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Bleak looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Seng's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Bleak has an active guard here but Seng has managed to pass into half guard.
Bleak is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Seng can do to turn this around?
Bleak is looking for a sweep. Seng is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Bleak is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Seng pulls his head out easily.
Bleak actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bleak moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bleak has a closed guard, preventing Seng from standing up.
Bleak looking for a sweep. Not yet Bleak, not yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bleak had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Seng defends it easily.
Bleak working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Seng has passed into half guard!
Seng is controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Seng tries to stand but can't do so whilst Bleak controls his leg.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Keith Seng will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Seng is looking to chop away at Bleak's legs.
Bleak tries to counter with a takedown but Seng is quick to defend against it.
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by Seng.
The fight stays on the outside here - Seng looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Seng wants to clinch.
Seng doesn't manage to clinch there - Bleak circles away.
Bleak avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bleak half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Bleak swats away the attempt to clinch by Seng.
Bleak attempts a counter takedown but Seng avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bleak closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Seng quickly recovers to half guard.
Seng is looking to improve his position.
Bleak working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Bleak not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Bleak lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bleak misses with a head shot. Seng uses the momentum to regain guard.
Bleak trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bleak working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bleak tries to free his leg and advance position but Seng is retaining full guard.
Bleak is working hard here to advance position.
Bleak throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bleak drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Seng dives on top into guard.
Bleak is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Seng is aware though and is defending well.
Bleak bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Seng's guard.
Bleak advances to half guard.
Seng wants to control but Bleak is keeping busy.
Bleak seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Seng does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Seng tries to roll over but Bleak keeps him under control.
Bleak moves nicely into side control.
Bleak throws a strike aimed at the side of Seng's head but Seng avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bleak thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bleak scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Seng's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Bleak cracks Seng with a big right hand but Seng just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Bleak working the body and head with strikes.
Bleak goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Seng rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Bleak's guard! Nice work there by Seng!
Bleak is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Seng trying to stand up but can't free himself from Bleak's guard.
Bleak wants to improve his position but instead Seng has moved into half guard.
Bleak is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Seng is tapping! Great win for Bleak!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Darsin Bleak!
Darsin Bleak retains his lightweight title!
Darsin Bleak spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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