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Big Wave 10: The Xfactor PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Clark (ranked 24852 p4p, 24647 weight class) and Celestyn Kluz (ranked 618 p4p, 607 weight class). Kluz comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Mark Crozer and The Rels - Broken Out In Love kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! The key to victory for Frank Clark has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frank Clark!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Celestyn Kluz!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kluz shoots in and drives through. Clark sprawls well.
Kluz closes the distance and clinches.
Kluz avoiding damage as Clark throws knees to the body.
Clark managing to block the knees to the body from Kluz.
A short right from Kluz on the inside.
Kluz looking to throw knees to the head but Clark is blocking nicely.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling him.
Kluz breaks the clinch.
Kluz closes the distance and clinches.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Kluz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark wants to break free but Kluz has control.
Kluz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kluz has Clark pushed against the cage.
The crowd are getting on Kluz's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
Kluz stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Come on Kluz - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Celestyn Kluz.
Kluz instigates a clinch.
Kluz stalling.
Kluz tries a body shot but Clark blocks it.
A right handed body shot lands from Kluz.
Kluz landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Clark is breathing heavily.
Kluz stalling.
Clark letting Kluz take a breather here.
Kluz is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Clark gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Kluz tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Clark's elbow.
Kluz lands a right hand.
Kluz just leaning against Clark, taking a breather.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Kluz has him pressed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A hook to the body from Kluz.
Clark wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kluz breaks from the clinch.
Kluz clinches with his opponent.
Kluz avoiding damage.
A right hook to the body lands for Kluz.
A bit of stalling here from Kluz.
Kluz lands a nice elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling him.
A short right from Kluz.
Kluz controlling the action here for a moment.
Kluz has Clark pushed against the cage.
Kluz has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Clark is trying to keep an underhook but Kluz manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kluz stands up from half guard.
Clark scores with a sloppy right hand. Kluz should have avoided that one.
Kluz rushes Clark and presses him up against the cage.
Kluz pressing his opponent against the cage.
Kluz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kluz with the inside leg kick.
Kluz clinches up with Clark and pushes him back against the cage.
Clark is trying to break the clinch but Kluz is controlling him.
Kluz misses with a knee strike.
Kluz creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Clark's defenses.
Kluz breaks the clinch.
Kluz moves into the clinch successfully.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knees to the body from Kluz.
Kluz lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kluz drops Clark with a big knee straight up the middle! Clark is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 It looks like Frank Clark has been cut.
Kluz gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Kluz leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kluz just leaning against Clark, taking a breather.
Kluz's coach down at Gold Samurai's Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Kluz's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kluz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
 Clark is rocked!
Kluz stalls.
Kluz lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Oh Clark is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
A bit of stalling here from Kluz.
Kluz breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Clark seems to have got his legs back now.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Celestyn Kluz dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Clark's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Kluz moves into the clinch.
Kluz has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kluz slows down the pace here.
Kluz has Clark pressed against the cage, preventing Clark from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Clark tries to circle away but Kluz has him pinned against the cage.
Kluz holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Kluz displaying some good clinch control by pressing Clark up against the cage.
Kluz receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Celestyn Kluz.
Clark throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kluz has closed the distance and engaged Clark in a clinch.
Kluz breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Clark tries to clinch but Kluz moves out of range.
Ohhhhhhhhhh, brutal head kick from Kluz! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Celestyn Kluz!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Heauxregard Thibodeaux (ranked 5166 p4p, 4775 weight class) and Striker Jackson (ranked 540 p4p, 528 weight class). Heauxregard Thibodeaux 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Heauxregard Thibodeaux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Striker Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jackson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Thibodeaux with a hook.
Thibodeaux throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
A slapping leg kick lands for Thibodeaux.
Jackson wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux lands a body shot.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thibodeaux scores with a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Thibodeaux dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jackson. That did some damage!
Jackson is looking to clinch but Thibodeaux is avoiding it.
Thibodeaux scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Thibodeaux tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux takes a swing at Jackson's ribcage but misses.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Good standup being displayed there by Jackson as he connects with a hook.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Thibodeaux blocks a low kick nicely.
Thibodeaux is looking to wear down Jackson with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Thibodeaux explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Thibodeaux has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Jackson tests Thibodeaux's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Thibodeaux jabs Jackson to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Thibodeaux scores with a head kick. Jackson tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Jackson tries to clinch there but Thibodeaux circles away.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux swinging wildly here.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson looks to land a body kick but Thibodeaux moved away.
Jackson gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Thibodeaux controlling the action here for a moment.
Jackson wants to get back to striking at distance but Thibodeaux won't allow it.
Thibodeaux holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Thibodeaux slowing the pace effectively.
Thibodeaux seems to have come into the fight with the intention of avoiding any damage in the clinch, rather than actually showing any aggression.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with some punches.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jackson misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Thibodeaux.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Thibodeaux blocks it with crossed arms.
Jackson looking to throw knees to the head but Thibodeaux is blocking nicely.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Thibodeaux avoids it.
Thibodeaux really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Jackson using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Thibodeaux has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Thibodeaux managing to block the knees to the body from Jackson.
Thibodeaux manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jackson misses with the head strike.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Thibodeaux takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jackson tries to break the clinch but Thibodeaux is controlling the position.
Jackson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Thibodeaux'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.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Thibodeaux tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Thibodeaux scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Thibodeaux slips a straight right by Jackson.
Thibodeaux misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux connects with a single shot there.
Thibodeaux lands a nice looking body kick.
Thibodeaux with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses.
As Jackson tries to get set, Thibodeaux tries to push him back and clinch up but Jackson manages to avoid the attempt.
Thibodeaux tries a head kick but it misses.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jackson - that will leave a mark!
Jackson scores with a nice body kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson throws a jab but it's blocked by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that Jackson semi-blocks.
Jackson avoids the head kick by Thibodeaux.
Thibodeaux scores with a kick to the midsection.
That kick from Thibodeaux tenderised Jackson's leg. Jackson is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Thibodeaux saw that one coming.
Jackson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Thibodeaux wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thibodeaux pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Some bone on bone action there as Thibodeaux checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Thibodeaux moves out of range easily.
Thibodeaux lands a two punch combo.
A shot to the liver by Thibodeaux. Beautiful body shot.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
Jackson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jackson is breathing heavily.
Jackson misses with a low kick.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Thibodeaux misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Thibodeaux fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jackson has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jackson misses with a few strikes there.
Thibodeaux throws a series of punches but Jackson avoids them all with ease.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Thibodeaux lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jackson circles away quickly and effectively.
Thibodeaux throws a head kick that half lands.
 Jackson is rocked!
Thibodeaux is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thibodeaux avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Thibodeaux lands a jab-cross combination.
Jackson is still on wobbly legs! Can Thibodeaux finish him?
Thibodeaux misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jackson.
Jackson takes the fight into the clinch.
Jackson seems to have recovered his senses.
Jackson tries to land a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks with his arms.
Thibodeaux will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Jackson up against the cage.
Thibodeaux just leaning against Jackson, taking a breather.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jackson makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jackson missing with knees to the body.
Jackson misses with a knee strike.
The referee calls for Thibodeaux to work.
Jackson tries a knee to the head but Thibodeaux blocks it.
Jackson throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jackson breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a head kick.
Thibodeaux connects with a body shot.
Thibodeaux is looking to slow Jackson down with leg kicks.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson takes a kick to the side of the head.
Thibodeaux throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson wants to clinch up but Thibodeaux keeps it at a distance.
Thibodeaux fails to land with a series of punches.
Jackson doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Thibodeaux misses with the combination.
Thibodeaux blocks a head kick by Jackson.
Jackson dodges the punch combination from Thibodeaux.
Jackson flicks out a counter leg kick but Thibodeaux steps away.
Some wild striking there from Thibodeaux.
A little jabbing left from Jackson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson needs to keep his hands up - Thibodeaux had a free shot at his head there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Heauxregard Thibodeaux dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Thibodeaux takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A nice combination there by Thibodeaux.
Donk. Thibodeaux catches Jackson right on the button with a cross.
Thibodeaux misses with a combination
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Thibodeaux connects with a solid leg kick.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Thibodeaux! Jackson is out on his feet! Thibodeaux rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Jackson is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Jackson is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Heauxregard Thibodeaux!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dax Ryan (ranked 5115 p4p, 4905 weight class) and Bobby Carthew (ranked 567 p4p, 552 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dax Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bobby Carthew!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan darts in looking for a takedown but Carthew gets double underhooks and turns Ryan into the cage.
Ryan has Carthew pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Ryan pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Carthew tumbling to the mat - Ryan dives into Carthew's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Ryan postures up.
Carthew being controlled here, momentarily.
Ryan slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Carthew really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Ryan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Carthew is looking for a sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan lands a nice forearm strike.
Ryan in side control lands a decent elbow.
Carthew is looking for a sweep.
Ryan lands a few punches from side control.
Carthew is rocked!
Ryan controls the position from side control.
Carthew is still in real trouble! Can Ryan finish him?
Ryan cracks Carthew with a big elbow. Oh, he's hurt! Ryan immediately mounts and start dropping bombs! Carthew is done! The referee jumps in and saves him from any more punishment - a quick and decisive finish by Ryan!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dax Ryan!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Uva Montero (ranked 5021 p4p, 4794 weight class) and Asanoyama Hideki (ranked 470 p4p, 462 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Uva Montero!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Asanoyama Hideki!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hideki takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Montero lands a nice hook to Hideki's body. Hideki takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Hideki fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Montero checks it well.
Montero scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Hideki fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Montero is out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hideki 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Montero smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Montero cracks Hideki with an open hand slap.
Montero scores with the left hand. Hideki knows he should have avoided that one.
Montero thuds his right hand into Hideki's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Montero lands with an uppercut that bounces Hideki off the cage and back into range.
Hideki takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hideki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Montero connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Montero lands a left and a right that send Hideki crashing to the mat, dazed. Montero thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 It looks like Asanoyama Hideki has been cut.
Montero connects with a body shot that sends Hideki's belly button to the back.
Hideki on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hideki connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montero feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Hideki sprawling to the canvas! Hideki rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Montero finish him?!
Hideki is rocked!
Montero swats away the attempt to clinch by Hideki.
Hideki takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hideki takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Montero scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hideki doesn't seem bothered though.
Hideki takes one to the chin there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hideki fails with the takedown.
Hideki looks winded!
Hideki tries to clinch but Montero is having none of it.
Montero cracks a nice hook into Hideki's ribs.
Hideki tries to move into range but Montero moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Uva Montero is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Montero ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A jab from Montero finds it's way through Hideki's defenses.
Montero drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hideki right on the button. Hideki goes down! Montero follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Montero gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Uva Montero!
A very excited looking Uva Montero 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Steven Locke (ranked 4628 p4p, 5396 weight class) and Wade Samuel (ranked 435 p4p, 461 weight class). Locke comes to the cage accompanied by Eye of the tiger. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Locke!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wade Samuel!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Samuel getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A punch lands to the side of Locke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Samuel slips a straight right by Locke.
Samuel ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Locke connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Samuel momentarily.
Locke definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Samuel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Samuel staying out of range there.
Wade Samuel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Samuel misses with a hook. Locke ducked under it nicely.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samuel.
Samuel comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Samuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Samuel scores with the left hand. Locke knows he should have avoided that one.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Locke misses with a jab, cross combination.
Samuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Samuel scores with a hook to the body. Locke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A big right from Samuel misses.
Locke throwing a counter right hand but Samuel manages to avoid it.
Locke lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Samuel circles away quickly and effectively.
Samuel looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Samuel throws a jab but it's blocked by Locke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel misses with a left hand
and Locke connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Samuel lands with a straight right. Locke didn't see that one coming.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuel.
Samuel slips under a jab.
Locke moves away from the strike by Samuel.
As Samuel looks to move away, Locke throws a big counter combo but Samuel just gets out of the way.
Locke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Samuel throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke is looking to counter punch.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Samuel.
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Locke connects with a single shot there.
Samuel scores with a shot to the body.
Locke slips a jab from Samuel.
A jab lands there for Locke.
Locke throws a looping overhand right but Samuel ducks down to avoid it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice shot lands for Samuel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Samuel slips a jab and a cross from Locke.
Samuel fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Locke has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Locke is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Locke walks into a stiff left hand from Samuel.
Samuel takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Samuel throws a hook but Locke blocks it.
Samuel tests Locke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Samuel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Samuel connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Locke's hands.
Samuel ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke misses with a hook.
Locke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Samuel.
Locke misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Samuel! But no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Samuel. Locke does a little dance to reset his feet.
Samuel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Good leg kick by Samuel.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Samuel.
Locke throws a hook to the side of Samuel's head but Samuel sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Samuel misses with a series of wild punches.
Locke misses with a looping right.
Samuel bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Locke's head backwards.
Locke misses with a right hand
and Samuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samuel on the side of the head.
Samuel ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Samuel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Locke.
Locke throws an overhand right that lands on Samuel's shoulder, as Samuel tries to avoid the shot.
Samuel loads up on a big right hand but Locke slips the punch.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samuel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Samuel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Locke.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Samuel was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Samuel lunges at Locke with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Locke's hand.
Samuel listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Locke. Those never looked like landing.
Samuel dodges the punch combination from Locke.
Samuel lands a jab.
A slow jab from Samuel misses its intended target.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Locke ducks under a wild hook from Samuel.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke misses with a double jab.
Locke takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Samuel throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Locke counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Samuel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Locke wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Samuel dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Locke fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Samuel on the side of the head.
A jab from Locke misses.
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuel.
Samuel just misses with a punch to the body.
Locke takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
A left and a right from Samuel both land. Nice combination.
Locke throws a hook but Samuel avoids it easily.
Samuel moves out of range of the strikes.
Samuel swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Samuel misses with a looping left.
Samuel blocks a jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Locke manages to avoid it.
Locke is looking for a counter combo.
Locke with a hook.
A punch lands to the side of Locke 's head but he takes it in his stride.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Samuel throws a shot to the body.
Samuel swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Samuel slips a straight right by Locke.
A jab from Locke misses.
It seemed like Samuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samuel.
Locke slips under a jab.
Locke fails to land with a series of punches.
Locke takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Locke avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Locke tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Nice defenses there by Samuel.
Samuel doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Samuel with a nice cross.
Locke throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Samuel connects with a single shot there.
Locke lands a glancing blow to the side of Samuel's head.
Locke looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Locke looks to land a right hand but Samuel moved out of range.
Samuel misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Locke misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice cross by Locke.
Samuel swings for the body but Locke moves out of range.
Locke was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Locke throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Samuel counters with a nice body shot.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Locke might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Locke throws the left hand but Samuel avoids the punch easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Samuel misses.
Samuel fails with an attempt to clinch.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Donk. Locke catches Samuel right on the button with a cross.
Samuel fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Locke misses with a straight left.
Samuel tries to counter with a clinch but Locke shakes him off and moves away.
Samuel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Locke.
Samuel connects with a crisp jab.
Samuel scores with a nice right hand.
Locke takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Samuel throws the left hand but Locke avoids the punch easily.
Locke takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Locke is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Samuel.
Samuel staying out of range there.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samuel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Locke counters with a straight right hand.
The fighters circling - Locke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Samuel connects with a crisp jab.
Samuel scores with a nice strike.
Locke throws a right hand that misses
and Samuel counters with a two punch combo.
Nice defenses there by Samuel.
Wade Samuel seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Locke misses with a lunging right hand
and Samuel counters with a nice uppercut.
Locke slips a jab from Samuel.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
A telegraphed right hand from Samuel misses the target.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Samuel, as that shot connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Samuel bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Samuel slips a jab from Locke.
Samuel swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Samuel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Samuel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
A telegraphed right hand from Locke misses the target.
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuel.
Locke throws a jab but it's blocked by Samuel.
Samuel lands a jab to Locke's midsection.
Samuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Samuel misses with an uppercut.
Locke throws a right and a left that Samuel avoids nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It seemed like Samuel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Samuel throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Locke stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Locke slips a straight right by Samuel.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wade Samuel showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Locke throws a jab when Samuel was well out of range.
A big right from Locke misses.
Samuel thuds a left hand into Locke's body.
Samuel blocks a jab.
Samuel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Locke moves away.
Locke misses with a hook.
Locke takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Samuel is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Samuel pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Locke back to the cage. Samuel follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Locke moves out of range of the strikes.
Samuel bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Samuel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Locke counters with a nice uppercut.
Samuel lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Left hook, right uppercut from Locke.
Samuel ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
A nice side step and Samuel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot to the liver by Samuel. Beautiful body shot.
A big right from Samuel misses.
Samuel lands an overhand right.
Locke needs to keep his hands up - Samuel had a free shot at his head there.
Samuel gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Samuel finds it's way through Locke's defenses.
Locke on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Locke misses with a hook.
Samuel swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Samuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Locke keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Samuel.
Samuel takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Samuel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Locke on the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Samuel misses its intended target.
Locke throws a hook but Samuel blocks it.
Samuel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Locke counters with a two punch combo.
A punch combination from Samuel misses.
Samuel slips a straight right by Locke.
A left lands for Samuel.
Samuel scores with a hook to the body. Locke takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Samuel has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Locke throws out a loose jab but Samuel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Locke swats away the attempt to clinch by Samuel.
Locke uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Samuel throws a hook to the side of Locke's head but Locke sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Locke lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Samuel lands with an overhand left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Samuel throws a shot to the body.
Locke cracks Samuel with an open hand slap.
Locke defending well as Samuel loads up on a big left hand.
Locke throws a big shot that misses.
Locke misses with a hook.
Locke thows a left - swing and a miss!
Samuel rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Locke counter with a right hand.
Samuel takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Samuel is rocked!
Locke walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Samuel is still on wobbly legs! Can Locke finish him?
Locke throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Samuel misses with a looping left.
Samuel looks to land a right hand but Locke moved out of range.
Samuel seems to have recovered his senses.
Locke throws a right hand that Samuel ducks under and follows up with a left that Samuel also avoids with ease.
Locke walks into a straight right hand from Samuel.
Samuel fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wade Samuel is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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!
Samuel throws a shot to the body.
Locke throws a jab but it's blocked by Samuel.
Locke waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Samuel.
Locke throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Samuel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Samuel pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Locke swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Samuel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Locke misses with a hook
and Samuel counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Steven Locke has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Samuel connects with a body shot.
Locke steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Samuel.
Samuel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Locke.
Locke takes a body punch but keeps moving.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Locke lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Samuel backs up against the cage.
Samuel ducks under a wild hook from Locke.
Locke moves forwards but Samuel connects with a nice, crisp jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Wade Samuel.
Well Samuel has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wade Samuel!
Wade Samuel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mma Jake (ranked 4823 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Mihael Kotar (ranked 531 p4p, 514 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Mma Jake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Mihael Kotar!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jake fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kotar misses with a hook. Jake ducked under it nicely.
Mma Jake seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jake is looking to clinch.
Kotar lands a jab to the nose.
Jake ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jake drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Jake has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Kotar is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Jake yanks on the arm and Kotar is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Jake.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Mma Jake!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yung Brady (ranked 4772 p4p, 3806 weight class) and Furio Corleone (ranked 460 p4p, 410 weight class). Furio Corleone 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Yung Brady!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Furio Corleone!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Brady uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Corleone.
Brady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Corleone misses with a body shot.
Corleone looks to land a right hand but Brady moved out of range.
Brady changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corleone will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Brady changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone throws an overhand right that lands on Brady's shoulder, as Brady tries to avoid the shot.
Brady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Corleone lands a head shot.
A punch combination from Corleone misses.
Brady looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Corleone throws a shot to the body.
Corleone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
Corleone throws a right and a left that both miss.
Corleone changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brady moves away.
Brady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Corleone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Brady ducks under a wild hook from Corleone.
Furio Corleone seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Corleone looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Brady slips under a jab from Corleone.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone misses with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Brady.
Corleone misses with a looping left.
Brady avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Brady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Corleone lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Corleone throws a big shot that misses.
Corleone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We've been informed that Corleone has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brady steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
Corleone throws out a loose jab but Brady uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Brady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Corleone connects with the punch.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brady moves away.
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
Brady uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Corleone.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Corleone throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Corleone takes a swing at Brady's ribcage but misses.
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Furio Corleone dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Corleone thows a left - swing and a miss!
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
Corleone takes one to the chin there.
Corleone throws a jab but it's blocked by Brady.
A big right from Corleone misses.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Brady.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone misses with an uppercut.
Corleone ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Brady moves away.
Corleone throws a lazy right hand but Brady sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Corleone. Brady does a little dance to reset his feet.
Brady changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Corleone misses with a straight right.
Corleone lands with an uppercut that bounces Brady off the cage and back into range.
Corleone gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Brady defending well as Corleone loads up on a big left hand.
Corleone just misses with a punch to the body.
Corleone misses with a right hand
and Brady counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brady is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Corleone has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brady wants to take a breather but Corleone is having none of it.
Corleone has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Corleone wants to control but Brady is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Brady frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Corleone tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Brady working for a submission but Corleone is keeping him at bay.
Corleone can't escape the position.
Brady trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Brady has hold of Corleone's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Corleone manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Brady working for a submission but Corleone is keeping him at bay.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Corleone can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone tries to hold on but Brady pushes him away.
Brady wants to finish this one by submission but Corleone is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Brady.
Brady looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Brady is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Corleone has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Corleone!
Brady wants to stand and escape but Corleone is having none of it.
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 Yung Brady will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Corleone throws a jab but it's blocked by Brady.
Corleone connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Brady takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Corleone fails to land with a series of punches.
A telegraphed right hand from Corleone misses the target.
Brady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Corleone misses with a straight left.
Corleone connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Brady momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brady ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone misses with a two punch combination.
Brady tries to counter with a takedown but Corleone is quick to defend against it.
Corleone swings for the body but Brady moves out of range.
Corleone lands a jab.
Corleone scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Corleone throws a big shot that misses.
Brady tries to counter with a takedown but Corleone is quick to defend against it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Corleone throws a right and a left that Brady avoids nicely.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Corleone jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone misses with a wild body shot.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Furio Corleone seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Corleone connects with a nice looking jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Corleone waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Brady.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Corleone looks to land a combination but Brady avoids it well.
Brady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Corleone pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Brady feinted with a counter takedown.
Brady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corleone.
Corleone throws a series of punches but Brady avoids them all with ease.
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
Corleone throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Brady appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Brady keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Corleone.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Corleone loads up on a big right hand but Brady slips the punch.
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
Corleone swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Brady attempts a counter takedown but Corleone avoids it well and moves away.
Nice defenses there by Brady.
Corleone misses the jab.
Brady ducks right into an uppercut from Corleone.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Corleone throws a body punch but Brady moves out of range.
Brady slips a straight right by Corleone.
Brady half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
Furio Corleone comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Corleone 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:29
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 26:30
Judge Josh West scores the fight 26:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Furio Corleone!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Phol Hunter (ranked 3984 p4p, 4027 weight class) and Flemeth Davis (ranked 494 p4p, 497 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Phol Hunter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Flemeth Davis!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Davis clinches up against the cage.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Hunter lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Davis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hunter's elbow.
Davis stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis swings wildly with an uppercut but Hunter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hunter prevents a body shot from Davis.
Davis tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Davis blocks a body shot from Hunter.
Still in the clinch, Hunter scores with a nice short uppercut.
Davis tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hunter misses with the head strike.
Davis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Davis struggles to land a body shot inside as Hunter controls his hands.
Davis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Davis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Davis tries to throw a body punch but Hunter avoids it by throwing Davis back against the cage.
Davis misses with a hook to the ribs.
Davis misses with a body punch.
Hunter scores with a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Davis tries to work over Hunter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Davis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Hunter.
Davis is rocked!
Hunter is leaning against Davis and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Davis looks winded!
Hunter throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Daviss head.
Davis is still on wobbly legs! Can Hunter finish him?
Hunter lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Hunter.
Hunter lands a big right hand that drops Davis! The killer instinct kicks in and Hunter finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Hunter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phol Hunter!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bill Whiest (ranked 5103 p4p, 3503 weight class) and Lutalo Masamba (ranked 539 p4p, 439 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bill Whiest!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lutalo Masamba!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masamba throws a hook but Whiest blocks it.
Masamba throws an overhand right that lands on Whiest's shoulder, as Whiest tries to avoid the shot.
Masamba ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Whiest moves away.
Whiest misses with an uppercut. Masamba saw that one coming.
Whiest takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Masamba lands a body shot.
Masamba missing with a left hand there. Whiest was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Masamba throws a hook but Whiest blocks it.
Masamba feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Whiest sprawling to the canvas! Whiest rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Masamba finish him?!
Whiest is rocked!
It looks like Bill Whiest has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Masamba lands a big uppercut and this one is all over! His foe lies motionless on the canvas - a massive one punch knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lutalo Masamba!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Steven Donald (ranked 3101 p4p, 4582 weight class) and Talon Cannonier (ranked 414 p4p, 527 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Steven Donald!
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, Talon Cannonier!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Donald wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Donald tries to throw a body punch but Cannonier avoids it by throwing Donald back against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Donald fails to pull guard.
Cannonier dodges an elbow strike from Donald.
Cannonier slows down the pace here.
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald jumps guard but Cannonier stands there with Donald around his waist. Donald gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice shot to the body.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Donald is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Cannonier doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Cannonier'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.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier gets through Donald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier works on Donald's body with a couple of short punches.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier can't find room to land a body shot as Donald controls the action.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Donald tries to pull guard but Cannonier holds him up against the cage and eventually Donald drops back down to his feet.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Donald misses with a body punch.
Donald wants to take the fight to the mat but Cannonier manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Donald letting Cannonier take a breather here.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Donald looking to slow down the pace here.
Cannonier keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Donald's efforts to push away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cannonier moves into the clinch successfully.
Nice body punch from Cannonier - that landed with a thud.
Donald tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Cannonier smiles and moves away.
Donald gets tackled into the cage by Cannonier. Cannonier maintains the clinch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier just leaning against Donald, taking a breather.
The crowd are getting on Cannonier's back here. They're not happy about his lack of aggression in the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Donald is trying to break the clinch but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cannonier gets underhooks to prevent Donald's takedown attempt.
Donald misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier blocks a body shot from Donald.
Cannonier lands a shot to the body.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier stops a takedown attempt from Donald.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Donald prevents a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier tries a body shot but Donald blocks it.
Cannonier lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Talon Cannonier seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a body punch.
Cannonier lands a body punch in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Cannonier.
Cannonier tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Donald's elbow.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Cannonier taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier is leaning against Donald and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Cannonier controlling the action here for a moment.
Cannonier throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier is pushing Donald up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Cannonier misses with a punch to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Donald fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Cannonier lands a left hand.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cannonier leaning against his opponent.
Cannonier lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Donald swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cannonier stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cannonier is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Stalling in the clinch from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Talon Cannonier showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Donald tries to keep at a distance but Cannonier has taken the fight into the clinch.
Cannonier pushes Donald back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage, preventing Donald from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Donald wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Cannonier lands a nice uppercut.
Donald blocks a body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier lands a left hand that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cannonier tries to work over Donald's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Good body shot from Cannonier.
Cannonier struggles to land a body shot inside as Donald controls his hands.
Cannonier stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Cannonier lands a hook that snaps the head of Donald backwards.
Donald is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cannonier lands with a short shot to the head.
Oh Donald is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cannonier stalling in the clinch.
Cannonier blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Donald working aggressively here.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Cannonier.
Nice body punch from Cannonier.
A short body shot lands from Cannonier as the two fighters clinch.
Cannonier lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A body shot lands from Cannonier.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
Cannonier lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Donald.
Cannonier scores with a hook to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Cannonier.
Cannonier stalls.
Cannonier digs a right hand into Donald's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Donald's gas tank.
Donald seems to have got his legs back now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Donald being controlled against the cage.
Cannonier is stalling here.
Donald wants to break the clinch but can't.
A short right from Cannonier.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for Cannonier.
Cannonier is working Donald over against the cage.
Donald is trying to maintain a safe position but Cannonier gets an underhook and turns Donald into the cage.
Cannonier misses with a body punch.
Cannonier has Donald pressed against the cage.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cannonier blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Cannonier lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Cannonier - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Donald is looking to take this one to the mat.
Cannonier tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cannonier lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Donald or not.
Donald wants a takedown.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Cannonier takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Cannonier working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cannonier misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Come on Cannonier - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Donald is trying to pull guard but Cannonier has him pressed against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steven Donald. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Cannonier gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Donald.
Donald tries to land knees in the clinch but Cannonier avoids the damage to the body.
Cannonier works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cannonier.
Steven Donald has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Talon Cannonier is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A hook to the body from Cannonier.
Donald tries a body shot but Cannonier blocks it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Talon Cannonier comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cannonier has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 24:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 24:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Talon Cannonier!
A victorious Talon Cannonier thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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