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LAFC 27 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jan Sokol (ranked 3631 p4p, 24037 weight class) and Totoy Kekman (ranked 213 p4p, 350 weight class). Jan Sokol 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jan Sokol!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Totoy Kekman!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kekman gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sokol to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Sokol stays in close to Kekman's body and controls the position.
Kekman trying to keep a closed guard but Sokol is proving a slippery customer.
Kekman working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sokol doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sokol manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sokol trying to control the position from guard on top but Kekman is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sokol stands and throws Kekman's legs to the side, diving into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sokol wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kekman keeps working.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sokol is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Kekman is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sokol throws a strike aimed at the side of Kekman's head but Kekman avoids it well.
Sokol trying to control the action but Kekman is working from the bottom.
Sokol will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Sokol thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kekman sneaks back into half guard.
Kekman avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sokol.
Sokol trying to control the action but Kekman is working from the bottom.
Sokol really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Sokol is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Sokol is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Kekman defends it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Sokol passes to full mount!
Sokol trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Sokol wants to take Kekman's back but he can't do it this time.
Sokol lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Sokol with some aggressive grappling here, looking for the finish.
Sokol wants to control the pace but Kekman is squirming around nicely.
Sokol controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sokol avoids the attempt from Kekman to control.
Sokol takes Kekman's back. Could be looking for a rear naked choke here - either way, Kekman is in trouble.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Sokol's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Kekman is trying to stand back up.
Sokol has his arm under Kekman's chin here. Game over son! Sokol squeezes tightly and Kekman is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Jan Sokol!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chunk Liddell (ranked 4322 p4p, 24808 weight class) and Yusef Kahn (ranked 534 p4p, 728 weight class). Chunk Liddell has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Chunk Liddell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Yusef Kahn!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kahn dives in and grabs Liddell's left leg, looking for a takedown. Liddell pushes down on Kahn's head and hops out.
Liddell slaps away a takedown attempt from Kahn, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Liddell seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Liddell throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Kahn throws a nice looking combination but Liddell bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Kahn shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Liddell sprawls well. Liddell wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kahn gets slowly back to his feet.
Chunk Liddell has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Yusef Kahn.
Liddell darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Liddell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Liddell moves into side control, avoiding the strikes from Kahn.
Liddell in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Kahn is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Chunk Liddell!
A very excited looking Chunk Liddell made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dylan Sydal (ranked 3966 p4p, 24172 weight class) and Doug Williams (ranked 522 p4p, 774 weight class). 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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270
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Decent wrestler
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Dylan Sydal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Williams!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Williams.
Sydal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams rushes Sydal and presses him up against the cage.
Williams looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
With the fighters up against the cage, Williams throws an elbow but misses.
Williams tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Williams tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Sydal breaks from the clinch.
Williams stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Williams tries to clinch but Sydal moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
Sydal managing to block the knees to the body from Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Williams moves into the clinch.
Sydal tries to pull guard but Williams won't allow it.
Williams using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Sydal has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Williams just misses with a elbow thrown towards Sydal's brow.
Sydal looking to slow down the pace here.
Williams lands a hook to the side of the head.
The referee calls for Sydal to work.
Sydal tries for a takedown but Williams manages to get underhooks.
Williams with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
Sydal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Williams lands a right hand.
Sydal breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've been told by Sydal's head coaches at whitey's gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Williams moves into the clinch successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sydal blocks an elbow strike from Williams.
Williams misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sydal.
A left hand lands to the body for Williams.
Sydal struggles to land a body shot inside as Williams controls his hands.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Williams digs a right hand underneath Sydal's ribcage. Sydal let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Williams throws a knee to the head but misses.
Williams is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sydal is defending well for now.
Williams misses with a body punch.
A knee to the head by Williams.
Williams trying to land knees to the body.
Sydal jumps into guard, dragging Williams to the mat.
Williams tries to stand but Sydal is controlling from the bottom.
Williams is sitting in close to Sydal's body. Sydal has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Williams is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Williams is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Sydal.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Dylan Sydal!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Robbie Shewmaker (ranked 2652 p4p, 24032 weight class) and David Eagle (ranked 325 p4p, 712 weight class). Eagle is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Pay money To my Pain - Weight of my pride. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Brawler
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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 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Robbie Shewmaker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Eagle!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eagle moves into the clinch.
Shewmaker can't break the clinch.
Eagle is pressed up against the cage. Shewmaker has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Eagle down to the mat. Eagle avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Eagle moves into the clinch successfully.
Shewmaker jumps guard but Eagle turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Shewmaker holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Eagle jumps guard and drags Shewmaker to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Eagle controlling Shewmaker's posture.
We've been hearing good reports from Shewmaker'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.
Shewmaker wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle has control of Shewmaker's left arm, preventing Shewmaker from doing any damage.
Shewmaker sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Eagle's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle gets back to full guard.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Eagle 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.
Eagle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Shewmaker wants to control from the top but Eagle keeps moving.
Eagle wants to sweep here but Shewmaker controlling him for the moment.
Shewmaker wants to pass the guard but Eagle is keeping the position.
Eagle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Shewmaker trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eagle is trying to control the position but Shewmaker postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Eagle seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shewmaker tries to keep at a distance but Eagle has taken the fight into the clinch.
Shewmaker fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robbie Shewmaker. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Eagle pulls guard.
Shewmaker tries to free his leg and advance position but Eagle is retaining full guard.
Eagle 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle has control of Shewmaker's left arm, preventing Shewmaker from doing any damage.
Shewmaker stopping the sweep attempt from Eagle.
Shewmaker is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Shewmaker trying to control the position from guard on top but Eagle is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Eagle controlling Shewmaker's posture.
Eagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Eagle is trying to control the position but Shewmaker postures up.
Eagle is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Shewmaker shoots in but Eagle avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shewmaker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eagle moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Shewmaker closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Eagle quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eagle is trying to get back to full guard.
Shewmaker thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Eagle's head.
Shewmaker trying to control the action but Eagle is working from the bottom.
Eagle tries to get to full guard but Shewmaker has control of the leg.
Eagle has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Eagle keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shewmaker wants to pass to mount but Eagle is defending the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Eagle will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
No joy there for Shewmaker, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Eagle showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Shewmaker.
Eagle tries to counter by closing the distance.
Eagle slips a jab and a cross from Shewmaker.
Eagle moves in looking to clinch but Shewmaker pushes him off.
Eagle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Shewmaker throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Eagle clinches up with Shewmaker and pushes him back against the cage.
Shewmaker breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Eagle instigates a clinch.
Eagle pulls guard effortlessly.
Eagle not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shewmaker is fighting to break Eagle's control of his arms but Eagle is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Shewmaker is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Shewmaker passes Eagle's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shewmaker is taking a breather. Eagle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Shewmaker is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Eagle reverses the position - he's now on top in Shewmaker's guard.
Eagle wants to pass the guard but Shewmaker is keeping the position.
Shewmaker trying to keep a closed guard but Eagle is proving a slippery customer.
Shewmaker can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Eagle controls the pace.
Eagle won't allow Shewmaker to sweep him here.
Shewmaker is looking for a triangle but Eagle pushes his legs off easily.
Eagle controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eagle looking to pass the guard.
Shewmaker has his foot on Eagle's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Eagle works his way back into a safe position though.
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Eagle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shewmaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eagle has managed to get both his arms back between Shewmaker's legs - danger averted.
Shewmaker is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Eagle controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shewmaker swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shewmaker keeping moving, preventing Eagle from controlling successfully.
Shewmaker wants to sweep but no luck.
Shewmaker has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eagle can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eagle stopping the sweep attempt from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Eagle defends well.
Robbie Shewmaker overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Shewmaker is looking for a triangle here but Eagle uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eagle trying to control the position but Shewmaker is working away.
Eagle tries to advance to mount but Shewmaker denies him.
Shewmaker manages to work his way to half guard, despite Eagle's best efforts.
Shewmaker tries to roll over but Eagle keeps him under control.
Shewmaker won't allow Eagle to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shewmaker looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Eagle frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but David Eagle will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Shewmaker throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Eagle moves away from the strike by Shewmaker.
Shewmaker swinging wildly here.
Eagle uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shewmaker.
Eagle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Shewmaker has had enough of the clinch but Eagle keeps him there for the moment.
Eagle pulls guard successfully.
Shewmaker pushing down on Eagle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eagle tries to roll over but Shewmaker keeps him under control.
Shewmaker seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Eagle does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Eagle blocking the ground and pound attempt from Shewmaker.
Shewmaker is taking a breather. Eagle says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Eagle trying to control but Shewmaker postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eagle is looking for a sweep. Shewmaker is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shewmaker tries to pass to full mount but Eagle defends it.
Eagle is trying to control but can't.
Eagle works his way to full guard. Good work.
Eagle is pulling down on Shewmaker's head to control his posture.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
Eagle is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
Eagle wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two 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.
Shewmaker stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eagle swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Shewmaker postures up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Shewmaker throws a body punch but Eagle moves out of range.
Shewmaker lands a right hook to the body.
Shewmaker looks to score with a jab to the body but Eagle is just out of range.
Shewmaker sets himself, and Eagle steps forward looking for the clinch! Shewmaker avoids it this time.
David Eagle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Shewmaker fails with a takedown attempt.
Eagle clinches up against the cage.
Eagle is trying to pull guard but Shewmaker has him pressed against the cage.
Shewmaker is trying to push Eagle away but Eagle has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eagle fails to pull guard.
Eagle manages to pull guard.
Eagle looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Shewmaker pushing down on Eagle's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Shewmaker wants to control but Eagle is keeping him busy.
Shewmaker is thwarting Eagle's attempts to control the position.
Eagle regains full guard. Nicely done.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shewmaker pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Eagle is keeping the position for now.
Eagle keeping moving, preventing Shewmaker from controlling successfully.
Shewmaker looking to pass the guard.
Eagle trying to keep a closed guard but Shewmaker is proving a slippery customer.
Shewmaker is looking to pass into half guard but Eagle pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Eagle is in guard.
Eagle got a little sloppy there for a moment and Shewmaker has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Eagle has managed to get both his arms back between Shewmaker's legs - danger averted.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Eagle slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Robbie Shewmaker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shewmaker is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
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 Robbie Shewmaker.
I think Eagle has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... David Eagle!
In his post fight interview, David Eagle started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
In defeat, Robbie Shewmaker stepped up to the mic, saying 'I will come back. I am pretty sure that guy is juiced to the gills. But I still should have won. '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Charles Weasel (ranked 2842 p4p, 4256 weight class) and Simon Adebisi (ranked 377 p4p, 526 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Charles Weasel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Simon Adebisi!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adebisi scores with a takedown into Weasel's guard.
Weasel kicks Adebisi off and gets to his feet.
Weasel fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Adebisi sprawls well initially but Weasel persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adebisi is trying to get back to full guard.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weasel tries to pass to full mount but Adebisi defends it.
Weasel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Adebisi's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Weasel is working for a kimura but Adebisi is defending it quite comfortably.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebisi looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Adebisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weasel wants to lay and pray for a moment but Adebisi keeps working.
Weasel 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.
Adebisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Weasel is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
Adebisi is looking to improve his position.
Weasel looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Adebisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Adebisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebisi is not content to let Weasel control the position.
Adebisi looking for submissions off his back.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weasel pulls his head out easily.
Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weasel pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weasel in particular looking to stall.
Weasel lands with a punch from half guard.
Adebisi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Adebisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weasel pulls his head out easily.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Weasel in particular looking to stall.
Adebisi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Weasel pulls his head out easily.
Adebisi won't allow Weasel to pass to mount.
Adebisi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Adebisi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weasel is looking to take a break and control but Adebisi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Adebisi taking some punishment here, with Weasel in his half guard.
Adebisi actively working from the bottom here.
Adebisi looking for a kimura from the bottom but Weasel passes into side control!
Adebisi tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Weasel looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Weasel is working Adebisi over with some ground and pound from side control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Adebisi is looking for a sweep.
Adebisi keeps trying to improve his position.
Adebisi is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Weasel off and has taken his back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Charles Weasel dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Adebisi feints and as Weasel raises his hands in defense, Adebisi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Weasel throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Adebisi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Charles Weasel overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Weasel working for a triangle but Adebisi defends it easily.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Adebisi looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Adebisi is working for an americana but Weasel has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Adebisi was thinking about the submission.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Adebisi working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Adebisi is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Weasel 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.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Weasel trying to keep a closed guard but Adebisi is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Adebisi trying to control the position from guard on top but Weasel is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Adebisi fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Weasel sprawls well initially but Adebisi persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Adebisi is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Weasel sees it coming and defends easily.
Weasel is not content to let Adebisi control the position.
Weasel wants to get back to full guard.
Adebisi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasel is staying active underneath Adebisi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Weasel is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at Catch Wrestling L.A., so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Adebisi is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Weasel is pressing down on Adebisi's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Weasel is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Weasel keeping full guard, as Adebisi tries to pass.
Weasel working for a triangle but Adebisi defends it easily.
Weasel keeping moving, preventing Adebisi from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Weasel is retaining full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Simon Adebisi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Weasel gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Adebisi slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Weasel is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Adebisi is aware though and is defending well.
Adebisi passes Weasel's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Adebisi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Weasel gets back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Adebisi tries to free his leg and advance position but Weasel is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weasel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Adebisi's guard.
Adebisi working for a triangle but Weasel defends it easily.
Adebisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weasel trying to control but Adebisi is working from the bottom.
Adebisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Adebisi keeping moving, preventing Weasel from controlling successfully.
Weasel pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Adebisi is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Adebisi has his foot on Weasel's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Weasel works his way back into a safe position though.
Adebisi is looking for a triangle but Weasel pushes his legs off easily.
Adebisi working for a triangle but Weasel defends it easily.
Adebisi takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Weasel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Weasel cracks Adebisi with a solid left hand.
Weasel wants to control from the top but Adebisi keeps moving.
Adebisi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Weasel trying to control the position from guard on top but Adebisi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weasel landing with the ground and pound.
Weasel is sitting in close to Adebisi's body. Adebisi has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Weasel is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Weasel is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Adebisi.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Simon Adebisi!
After winning the bout, Simon Adebisi 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Dosh Oh (ranked 1826 p4p, 4163 weight class) and Ruud Altena (ranked 225 p4p, 458 weight class). Altena comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Grontapu by Double Rock kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Ruud Altena will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dosh Oh!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ruud Altena!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oh swinging wildly here.
Altena lands a leg kick that knocks Oh off balance momentarily.
Altena defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oh.
Oh shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Altena manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Oh keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Oh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees to the body from Altena.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A knee to the head by Altena.
 It looks like Dosh Oh has been cut.
Altena crunches a lovely knee into Oh's ribcage.
Altena lands with a light punch inside.
Altena utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Altena scores with a shoulder strike.
Oh swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Altena slowing the pace effectively.
Altena lands a right hand that snaps the head of Oh backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Oh.
Altena unloads a knee to the mid-section. Oh lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Oh is breathing heavily.
Oh takes a knee right on the jaw!
Altena lands with a short shot to the head.
 Oh is rocked!
Altena pushes Oh back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Oh Oh is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Altena landing knees to the body.
Altena using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Oh throws a punch but it's blocked by Altena.
Oh fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Altena lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Oh to his knees! Altena keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ruud Altena!
Ruud Altena decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Philip Marcus (ranked 2604 p4p, 2309 weight class) and Roronoa Zoro (ranked 272 p4p, 246 weight class). The key to victory for Philip Marcus has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philip Marcus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roronoa Zoro!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zoro lands with a cross.
A shot to the liver by Zoro. Beautiful body shot.
Zoro comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zoro lands a slapping body shot.
Marcus misses with a low kick.
Marcus chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Zoro scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Marcus 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.
Zoro just misses with a punch to the body.
Zoro swings for the body but Marcus moves out of range.
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Zoro throws a body punch but Marcus moves out of range.
Zoro misses with a body punch
and Marcus counters with a one-two to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Zoro tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Marcus was well out of range. Poor timing from Zoro.
Marcus throwing a counter right hand but Zoro manages to avoid it.
Zoro dives in and scores a takedown into Marcus's guard.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zoro throwing strikes from guard but Marcus blocks nicely.
Zoro with a flurry of punches that miss.
Zoro throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Marcus works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Zoro throws a big elbow that misses.
Zoro passes into half guard.
Marcus is trying to control but Zoro passes into side control!
Zoro tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Zoro throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes there by Zoro.
Zoro trying to control the position but Marcus is working away.
Marcus can't do much from the bottom here.
Zoro has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Marcus is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Zoro yanks on the arm and Marcus is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Zoro.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Roronoa Zoro!
Roronoa Zoro seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Billy Cubbedge (ranked 2777 p4p, 2357 weight class) and Pedro Bonzela Franco (ranked 377 p4p, 331 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Billy Cubbedge!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pedro Bonzela Franco!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cubbedge throws an overhand right that lands on Bonzela Franco's shoulder, as Bonzela Franco tries to avoid the shot.
Cubbedge scores with the left hand. Bonzela Franco knows he should have avoided that one.
Cubbedge scores with a nice right hand.
Bonzela Franco tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cubbedge defends well and Bonzela Franco ends up having to push Cubbedge into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bonzela Franco with a lazy takedown attempt
and Cubbedge counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Pedro Bonzela Franco has been cut.
Cubbedge scores with a body shot.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Bonzela Franco.
Billy Cubbedge has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pedro Bonzela Franco.
No joy there for Bonzela Franco, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
It looked like Cubbedge was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Bonzela Franco.
Bonzela Franco moves to clinch but Cubbedge breaks away
and Cubbedge counters with a nice body shot.
Cubbedge bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Pedro Bonzela Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bonzela Franco shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Cubbedge counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bonzela Franco shoots and misses
and Cubbedge scores with a counter punch that sends Bonzela Franco to the canvas! Cubbedge smells blood - he's punishing Bonzela Franco with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Bonzela Franco has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Billy Cubbedge!
As Billy Cubbedge got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: 1,2, the Zombies coming for you. 3,4, Your face hits the floor. 5,6, your gonna need new lips. 7,8, Its just to late. 9, 10 your ass goes down AGAIN!!! whos next!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Andre King (ranked 1889 p4p, 4325 weight class) and Brandon Fisher (ranked 274 p4p, 546 weight class). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andre King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Brandon Fisher!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fisher throws a poor cross that misses
and King counters with an inside leg kick.
The fighters circling - Fisher throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
We've been told by King's head coaches at Hollywood Superstar MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Brandon Fisher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
An inside leg kick lands from King.
Fisher throws a jab when King was well out of range.
Fisher keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
King jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Fisher avoids the head kick by King.
Fisher throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
King takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
King throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Fisher throws out a counter right but King avoids it with no problem.
Fisher connects with a nice looking jab.
King throws a half hearted mid kick.
Nice defenses there by King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher scores with a hook.
Some wild striking there from Fisher.
Fisher checks the leg kick nicely there.
King keeps the fight on the outside.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
King shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Fisher throws a big shot that misses.
King moves into the clinch.
King tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Fisher avoids it.
Fisher throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kings head.
King misses with the head strike.
King'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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fisher is defending well for now.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fisher presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Fisher breaks from the clinch.
Fisher lands with an overhand left.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King fails with an attempt to clinch.
Fisher takes a kick to the side of the head.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice jab there from Fisher.
King missing with a left hand there. Fisher was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A swing and a miss from Fisher.
King moves out of range as Fisher strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisher lands with an overhand left.
A solid body kick from King.
King takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
King takes a shot right to the bread basket.
King bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A cross from Fisher lands.
King tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fisher manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a leg kick but Fisher checks it.
King tries to land a body kick
and Fisher counters with a left to the body.
A left lands for Fisher.
Fisher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fisher scores with the left hand. King knows he should have avoided that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
King lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Fisher throws an uppercut from half a mile away. King sees it coming and avoids it easily.
King throwing a counter right hand but Fisher manages to avoid it.
Fisher is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! King had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Fisher punishes King's body with a nice straight punch.
King smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
King takes a jab right on the kisser.
King looks to land a body kick but Fisher moved away.
King misses with a head kick.
Fisher looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
King paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fisher lands a straight punch to the body, keeping King at a distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brandon Fisher dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
King slips a jab and a cross from Fisher.
King gets tackled into the cage by Fisher. Fisher maintains the clinch.
Fisher manages to break the clinch.
A right-left combo lands from Fisher.
Fisher 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.
Fisher scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Fisher.
A lazy body kick from King
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fisher looks to clinch
enabling King to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fisher scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King throws a sloppy head kick
letting Fisher counter with a right hand.
A nice leg kick lands there from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisher avoids a kick to the body.
King walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fisher checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A left and a right from Fisher both land. Nice combination.
Fisher scores with a jab to the body.
King throws the kick towards the body but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher throws a jab but it's blocked by King.
King throws a quick counter kick to the body but Fisher avoids it.
Fisher lands a jab to King's midsection.
Fisher throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent King stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Fisher throws a right hand that misses
and King counters with a nice uppercut.
Fisher throws a lazy right hand but King sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fisher is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
King is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
King doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fisher counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
King is looking to clinch.
Fisher dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
King pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fisher scores with a punch to the head.
Fisher fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Fisher.
King looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Fisher has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
King on the wrong end of a nice jab.
King is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Fisher knocks King out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Brandon Fisher!
Brandon Fisher thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lebonon Currant (ranked 2585 p4p, 2802 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 353 p4p, 380 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lebonon Currant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice combination there by Aurelius.
Currant throws a sloppy body shot
and Aurelius counters with a three punch combo that has Currant backing up. Currant nods at Aurelius to acknowledge the strikes.
Currant misses with a shot to the body
enabling Aurelius to counter with a crisp jab.
Currant pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Currant takes one on the button.
Currant misses with a looping left.
Currant takes one on the button.
Currant looks to land a combination. Aurelius sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
It looks like Lucius Aurelius has been cut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Currant tries to close the distance and clinch but Aurelius swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Aurelius misses with a few strikes there.
Aurelius's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Currant connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Aurelius scrambles back to his feet.
A cross from Currant lands.
Some wild striking there from Currant.
A nice inside leg kick there by Aurelius. That's going to slow Currant down.
Aurelius bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Currant's head backwards.
Currant misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Aurelius counters with a straight right hand.
Currant looks to land a combination but Aurelius avoids it well.
Currant misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Currant misses.
Currant moves out of range as Aurelius strikes.
Aurelius with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Aurelius avoids the body shot from Currant.
Aurelius connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Currant momentarily.
Aurelius has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Currant defending well as Aurelius loads up on a big left hand.
Currant throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Currant tries to bum rush Aurelius with a series of wild strikes but Aurelius uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Aurelius lands with a right hand.
Currant moves out of range as Aurelius strikes.
Aurelius fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Aurelius throws a body shot but no joy.
Aurelius scores with a leg kick.
Aurelius scores with a nice strike.
Currant lands with a straight right. Aurelius didn't see that one coming.
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!
Currant moves away from the strike by Aurelius.
Currant connects with a body shot.
Aurelius on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Aurelius misses.
Aurelius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Currant.
Currant slips a straight right by Aurelius.
Currant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Aurelius throws out the jab.
Aurelius scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A cross from Aurelius lands.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Currant lands with an overhand left.
Aurelius has Currant up against the cage in a clinch.
Aurelius blocks a body shot from Currant.
Currant decides to pull guard.
Aurelius is looking to stand up but Currant won't let him.
Currant has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Aurelius doesn't defend quickly enough and Currant has managed to lock this one up! Can Aurelius escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Currant on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Lebonon Currant!
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