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GC 452: King VS Saunders PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Todd Packer (ranked 5997 p4p, 2526 weight class) and Hallis Mollen (ranked 607 p4p, 348 weight class). Mollen has chosen Rise Against - Like the Angel as his entrance music. Hallis Mollen will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
Very quick |
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Olympic wrestler
World class MT
Good gas tank |
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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 27 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Todd Packer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hallis Mollen!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Packer pushes Mollen up against the cage in a clinch.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen lands a right hand.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer scores with a shoulder strike.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen lands a right hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer blocking some punches.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short right from Mollen.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mollen.
Packer misses with some punches.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Mollen lands a left hand.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer working aggressively here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
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!
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer pushes Mollen back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a hook that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer lands with a light punch inside.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
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!
Packer lands with a right to the head.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Mollen.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Packer blocking some punches.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Mollen lands an uppercut.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocking some punches.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Packer creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Mollen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mollen swats away the attempt to clinch by Packer.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Packer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Packer rushes Mollen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Packer scores with a nice short uppercut.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer scores with a shot to the side of Mollen's head.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Packer takes a shot to the head.
Mollen blocking some punches.
A nice left hand lands by Packer.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Packer blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Mollen.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Mollen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen blocks an uppercut.
Packer lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Mollen backwards.
Mollen working aggressively here.
A shot in the inside from Mollen.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mollen.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Packer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Packer lands an uppercut.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Packer working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Mollen has a couple of punches blocked by Packer.
Packer's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Packer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Packer lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mollen lands a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Packer.
Still in the clinch, Mollen scores with a nice short uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
A short right from Packer.
Mollen scores with a shot to the side of Packer's head.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hallis Mollen seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Packer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mollen.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Packer misses with a punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer throws a head punch that misses.
A short right from Packer.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hallis Mollen will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Mollen keeps the fight on the outside.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Packer is looking to clinch but Mollen is avoiding it.
Mollen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Mollen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mollen feints the counter takedown.
Packer tries to clinch but Mollen is having none of it.
Packer gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Packer working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Packer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen lands with a left to the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Mollen lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollen misses with some punches.
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Packer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mollen throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Mollen fails to land.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mollen.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mollen.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen lands a left hand that snaps the head of Packer backwards.
Packer misses with the head strike.
Mollen misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Packer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mollen working aggressively here.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
Packer blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Packer.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen misses with the head strike.
A head punch on the inside from Packer fails to land.
Mollen tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
Mollen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer working aggressively here.
Packer throws a punch but it's blocked by Mollen.
Packer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Packer has a couple of punches blocked by Mollen.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Packer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mollen blocking some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Packer working aggressively here.
Mollen blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Packer fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mollen misses with a hook from the clinch.
Mollen lands an uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mollen swings wildly with an uppercut but Packer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen misses with a punch on the inside.
Mollen scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Packer.
A short left from Mollen.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Mollen creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Packer swings wildly with an uppercut but Mollen uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mollen lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A short right from Mollen on the inside.
Mollen swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Packer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mollen blocking some punches.
Mollen throws a punch but it's blocked by Packer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Hallis Mollen comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mollen 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 George Francis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 28:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Hallis Mollen!
A very excited looking Hallis Mollen rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between William OConnor (ranked 3638 p4p, 23844 weight class) and Mike Smith (ranked 467 p4p, 655 weight class). Smith comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Rush - 2112 kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Mike Smith acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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BJJ Purple Belt
Decent elbows
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Excellent MT
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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 8 - 13 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, William OConnor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mike Smith!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Frank Dennis and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands a jab to the nose.
Smith misses with the combination.
OConnor showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Smith.
Smith fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smith connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed OConnor momentarily.
Smith throws a jab but it's blocked by OConnor.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smith swings widly with a right hand
and OConnor counters by moving into the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Smith.
Smith doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
OConnor misses with an elbow over the top.
Smith is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. OConnor can't fight it off and eventually Smith manages to take the fight to the floor. OConnor looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smith is sitting in close to OConnor's body. OConnor has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Smith is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Smith is tapping! That was a very nice submission by OConnor.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). William OConnor!
In defeat, Mike Smith stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Judge (ranked 1715 p4p, 854 weight class) and Emanuel Le Delma (ranked 188 p4p, 103 weight class). Judge comes to the cage accompanied by The Game- Disturbed. Le Delma comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pourquoi kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! 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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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Judge!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Emanuel Le Delma!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Le Delma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Judge.
Le Delma throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Judge avoids a punch combination nicely.
Judge jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Le Delma throws an off balance right hand
and Judge counters with a single leg into guard. Le Delma didn't expect that.
Judge scoring with some ground and pound.
Judge throws a big right hand that misses.
Judge advances position into side control!
Judge 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.
Judge lands some shots froms side control.
Judge lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Judge working the strikes but Le Delma uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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!
Le Delma won't allow Judge to pass to mount.
Judge missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Le Delma felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Judge stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Judge controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge trying to control from half guard but Le Delma is working away.
Judge lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Judge is looking for a kimura but Le Delma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Le Delma is staying active underneath Judge, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Le Delma is defending against the submission attempts here by Judge.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Judge 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.
Judge wants to take a breather but Le Delma is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Judge is working for a kimura but Le Delma is defending it quite comfortably.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Judge lands a nice short elbow.
Nice strikes from Judge there.
Le Delma avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Judge.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Judge is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Le Delma has managed to free his arm - good work.
Judge working the head and body with strikes.
Le Delma is trying to stand.
Still in half guard, Judge seems content to control.
Judge is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Judge wants to lay and pray for a moment but Le Delma keeps working.
Judge is looking for a kimura but Le Delma is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Judge to get the leverage.
Le Delma blocking the ground and pound attempt from Judge.
Judge stops Le Delma from getting back to his feet.
Judge works his way into side control.
Judge is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Le Delma's shoulder. That is not cool.
Le Delma stops Judge from passing to mount.
Le Delma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Judge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Judge sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Le Delma is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Le Delma pushes Judge away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Judge gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Delma is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Judge is controlling him well.
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Le Delma taking punishment in the form of punches.
Judge looks up at the clock and then as Le Delma takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Judge smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Judge working the ground and pound but Le Delma is defending the strikes.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Le Delma is trying to get back to his feet.
Judge is looking to take a break and control but Le Delma is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Le Delma is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Judge has just dragged him back down to the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Judge dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Le Delma's corner calls for a 1-2. Le Delma obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Le Delma stuffs the takedown.
Le Delma fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Judge is out of range.
Le Delma wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Emanuel Le Delma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Judge shoots in looking for a takedown. Le Delma tries to sprawl out of it but Judge keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Le Delma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Judge slips under a jab.
Judge feinted with a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A punch combination from Le Delma misses.
Le Delma cracks Judge with an open hand slap.
Le Delma misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Judge.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Judge counters with a quick kick to the body but Le Delma blocks it.
Le Delma jabs Judge to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Le Delma swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Judge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Judge on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Le Delma looks to land a combination but Judge avoids it well.
It appears Judge was looking to counter with a kick there.
Le Delma looks to land a left hand but Judge moved out of range nicely.
It appears Judge was looking to counter with a kick there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Le Delma.
A head kick misses from Le Delma.
Judge thinks about countering with a body kick.
Le Delma lands with an overhand left.
Le Delma throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma cracks Judge with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Le Delma scores with a sloppy right hand. Judge should have avoided that one.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by Judge.
Judge blocks a head kick by Le Delma.
Judge staying out of range there.
Judge tries to score a power double leg takedown but Le Delma sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Judge somewhat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ricky Judge. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Judge stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Le Delma.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma looks to throw the jab but Judge is out of range.
Le Delma with a nice calf kick.
Good shot there by Le Delma.
Le Delma scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Le Delma just misses with a punch to the body.
Judge avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Le Delma connects with a crisp jab.
Le Delma throws a lazy right hand but Judge sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Judge displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Le Delma throws out the jab.
Le Delma throws a head kick that misses
and Judge counters with a nice body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma tries to bum rush Judge with a series of wild strikes but Judge uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Judge quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Judge blocks a jab.
Judge is looking to counter with a body kick.
Judge slips under a jab from Le Delma.
Le Delma throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Judge shoots in and bounces Le Delma off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Le Delma being controlled here, momentarily.
Le Delma working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Judge.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Judge accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Judge works a leg free and moves into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Le Delma 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!
Le Delma swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Judge counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Le Delma is trying to stand up here but Judge is controlling him well.
Judge is looking to advance position but Le Delma won't allow it.
Judge wants to work for an arm triangle but Le Delma is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Judge is looking for a kimura here.
Le Delma tries to kick Judge off but Judge keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Judge missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Judge controlling the action here.
Judge wants to pass the guard but Le Delma is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
Judge looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Judge is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Le Delma is just riding it out for now. Judge eventually gives up the hold.
Le Delma keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Judge moves into full mount! Le Delma won't be happy about that!
Le Delma wants to try and get back to his feet.
Judge working the ground and pound effectively.
Judge throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Judge looking to control but Le Delma is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Judge scoring with strikes but Le Delma is staying in there.
Le Delma is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Le Delma is bucking up trying to escape but Judge cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Le Delma is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Judge is looking to work his way around to Le Delma's back. He needs to be careful though, as he's in danger of losing this dominant position.
Judge wants to control the pace but Le Delma is squirming around nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Judge looking to secure an arm triangle but Le Delma defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma taking shots to the head.
Le Delma is trying to stand up.
Judge tries to control but Le Delma wriggling away.
Judge jumps to the side looking to secure the arm triangle…. Ooooh, that looks tight… Le Delma is gargling but he's managed to escape! Nice work there by Le Delma and Judge has given up the dominant position trying to land that submission.
Judge tries to advance to mount but Le Delma denies him.
Judge is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Le Delma has escaped the position, nice work there.
Judge lands a few punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Le Delma parries the strikes from Judge easily there. Judge is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Le Delma to escape.
Le Delma is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Judge asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Judge working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Judge wants to control but Le Delma is keeping him busy.
Le Delma wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ricky Judge showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Judge has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 29:28
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ricky Judge!
Ricky Judge took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eric Draven (ranked 1818 p4p, 2224 weight class) and Long Thai (ranked 227 p4p, 265 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 34 - 20 - 2, fighting out of Sydney, Eric Draven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 27 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Long Thai!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A combination from Draven does no damage.
Eric Draven seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Draven pushes Thai up against the cage in a clinch.
Draven is trying to force a seperation but Thai has the dominant position.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Draven gets control of Thai's arms and successfully pulls guard. Draven will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Draven seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thai really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Draven. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Thai wants to control from the top but Draven keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thai is posturing up here but Draven has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Thai tries to roll out but it's too tight and Thai has to tap! Slick submission there by Draven!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Eric Draven!
A less than humble Eric Draven misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jans Schmidt (ranked 1276 p4p, 2322 weight class) and Cody Evans (ranked 144 p4p, 249 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jans Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cody Evans!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Gwen Towbar and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schmidt connects with a nice looking jab.
Evans misses with a series of wild punches.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Schmidt moved out of range nicely.
Schmidt lands a nice shot to the body.
Schmidt scores with a shot to the body.
Schmidt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Schmidt tries to clinch
and Schmidt takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Schmidt misses with a body shot
letting Evans counter with a right hand.
Evans's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Evans duly obliges.
 It looks like Jans Schmidt has been cut.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Evans takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Schmidt tries to close the distance and clinch up but Evans swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Evans throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Schmidt fails with an attempt to clinch.
Schmidt tries to clinch up but Evans circles away and keeps his distance.
Evans doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Evans fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans with a nice cross.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Evans has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Evans lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
 Schmidt is rocked!
Evans lands with a right that hurts Schmidt. Schmidt looks to clinch but Evans throws a short knee that drops Schmidt. This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punch and Knee). Cody Evans!
Cody Evans thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Lathem McGuire (ranked 782 p4p, 1290 weight class) and Trond Asmundsen (ranked 124 p4p, 197 weight class). Lathem McGuire is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lathem McGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Trond Asmundsen!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Stewart Dunkirk and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McGuire with a jab.
Asmundsen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McGuire was well out of range. Poor timing from Asmundsen.
A good leg kick by McGuire.
Asmundsen moves out of range as McGuire strikes.
Asmundsen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Asmundsen avoids the body shot from McGuire.
A telegraphed right hand from Asmundsen misses the target.
McGuire checks a leg kick nicely.
A slow jab from Asmundsen misses its intended target.
A head kick misses from McGuire.
Asmundsen with the counter takedown but McGuire avoids it easily.
Asmundsen throws a half hearted mid kick.
McGuire throws a front kick that sends Asmundsen stumbling back into the cage.
McGuire throws a head kick that misses.
McGuire fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McGuire walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Asmundsen blocks the body kick.
McGuire pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
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!
Asmundsen has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by McGuire.
Asmundsen moves into the clinch.
McGuire working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire breaks the clinch.
Asmundsen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Asmundsen drives through and clinches with McGuire against the cage.
The referee calls for Asmundsen to work.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from McGuire.
A head punch on the inside from McGuire fails to land.
Asmundsen fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
McGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Asmundsen lands a shoulder strike.
McGuire misses with a punch to the body.
McGuire makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Asmundsen taking a breather.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Asmundsen.
McGuire working some nice short punches in the clinch.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Asmundsen fails to land.
Asmundsen softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, McGuire scores with a nice short uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McGuire misses with a body punch.
Asmundsen blocks a body shot from McGuire.
McGuire breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Asmundsen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McGuire.
McGuire looking to land some kicks to the body here.
A clash of legs there as Asmundsen blocks the low kick.
Asmundsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McGuire cracks Asmundsen with a right hand to the side of the head.
McGuire keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Asmundsen bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of McGuire's head.
Asmundsen lands with a nice body punch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Asmundsen throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
McGuire feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Asmundsens jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
McGuire misses with a looping left.
McGuire fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
 It looks like Trond Asmundsen has been cut.
McGuire tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Asmundsen doesn't succeed with the takedown
and McGuire counters with a straight right hand.
McGuire avoids a kick to the body.
Asmundsen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down McGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
McGuire throws a looping overhand right but Asmundsen ducks down to avoid it.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen lands a nice hook to McGuire's body. McGuire takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
McGuire scores with a leg kick.
Asmundsen throws a hook but McGuire avoids it easily.
McGuire uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Asmundsen.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Asmundsen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen misses with a leg kick
and McGuire cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McGuire has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from McGuire there as he acknowledges the shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McGuire.
Asmundsen misses with an uppercut. McGuire saw that one coming.
Asmundsen connects with a body shot that sends McGuire's belly button to the back.
Asmundsen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McGuire takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McGuire drops his hands momentarily and Asmundsen takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Asmundsen tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McGuire scores with a nice body kick.
McGuire connects with the punch.
Asmundsen misses with a hook
and McGuire counters with a nice leg kick.
Asmundsen dodges the punch combination from McGuire.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Asmundsen missing with a left hand there. McGuire was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McGuire takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A looping hook to the body misses from Asmundsen. McGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lathem McGuire will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Trond Asmundsen's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
McGuire misses with a low kick.
McGuire thows a left - swing and a miss!
Asmundsen misses with a body shot.
Asmundsen looks to score with a jab to the body but McGuire is just out of range.
A leg kick checked by Asmundsen.
McGuire uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
McGuire lands a jab to Asmundsen's midsection.
Asmundsen moves out of range of the strikes.
Asmundsen changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Asmundsen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Asmundsen tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice cross by Asmundsen.
McGuire avoids the body shot from Asmundsen.
Asmundsen staying out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Asmundsen throws a low kick but McGuire moves out of range easily.
McGuire is looking to land body kicks.
McGuire connects with a high kick.
 Asmundsen is rocked!
BOOM! McGuire lands a beautiful left hook that drops Asmundsen. Asmundsen tries to recover but McGuire is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Asmundsen lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lathem McGuire!
Our winner, Lathem McGuire, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Watchman Nee (ranked 4071 p4p, 1368 weight class) and Hassan Takhti (ranked 474 p4p, 189 weight class). Hassan Takhti acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters 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 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Watchman Nee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hassan Takhti!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Tiny Johnson and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takhti shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Nee but Nee pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Takhti throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nee throws a right hand that Takhti ducks under and follows up with a left that Takhti also avoids with ease.
Takhti jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Takhti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nee as he avoids it easily.
Takhti's coach down at Blaze Gym was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Takhti's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Takhti connects with a body shot.
Nee throws a combination that misses
and Takhti counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Takhti is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Nee is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Nee has escaped and now he's on top!
Takhti working for submissions but it's allowed Nee to get to half guard.
Takhti manages to get to full guard.
Nee trying to stand up but can't free himself from Takhti's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takhti is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Nee is looking to stand up but Takhti won't let him.
Takhti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nee passes into side control.
Takhti is looking to reverse the position.
Nee decides to stand up, so the ref orders Takhti to his feet.
Takhti shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Nee as he avoids it easily.
Watchman Nee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassan Takhti.
Takhti feints and as Nee raises his hands in defense, Takhti changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Takhti postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Nee is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Takhti, into his guard.
Takhti escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Nee gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Takhti had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Nee defends it easily.
Nee wants to stand but Takhti has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Takhti looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Nee passes into half guard.
Takhti is looking to improve his position.
Nee seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Takhti is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Nee pulls his head out easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nee stands up and beckons Takhti to join him on the feet.
No joy there for Nee, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takhti is defended easily by Nee.
Takhti shoots in for a double leg but Nee sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nee was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Takhti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nee was well out of range. Poor timing from Takhti.
Horrible takedown attempt by Takhti or perhaps it was just good defense by Nee, which made it look bad.
Nee shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Takhti eats them both and turns towards Nee to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Nee stuffs the takedown.
Nee misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nee rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Takhti moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Nee keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Nee throws a right and a left that Takhti avoids nicely.
Nee cracks Takhti with an open hand slap.
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!
Takhti looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Nee is fending him off so far but Takhti persists. Nope, Nee circles away and we're back to standing.
Nee defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Takhti.
Takhti tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Nee was well out of range. Poor timing from Takhti.
Takhti is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Nee rather than just go for the knockout.
Takhti shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Takhti tries to score a power double leg takedown but Nee sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Takhti somewhat.
Takhti shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nee is trying to defend but Takhti finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Takhti is looking for a kimura but Nee is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Takhti to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Watchman Nee dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nee throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Takhti is defended easily by Nee.
Takhti uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nee.
Nee feints a jab promting Takhti to slip. Nee then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Takhti slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Nee looks to land a combination but Takhti avoids it well.
Takhti shoots and misses
enabling Nee to counter with a crisp jab.
Takhti has a takedown stuffed.
Watchman Nee has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hassan Takhti.
Takhti avoids a punch combination nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nee keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Takhti fails with the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takhti ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Nee moves away.
Takhti moves out of range as Nee strikes.
Nee fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Nee scores with a jab.
Hassan Takhti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nee bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Takhti's head backwards.
Nice uppercut lands for Takhti. That snapped Nee's head back.
Nee rushes Takhti and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Takhti is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Nee piles on the pressure and Takhti crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Watchman Nee!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Iwon Raczynski (ranked 2235 p4p, 1242 weight class) and Uwe Eggert (ranked 293 p4p, 170 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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Insanely flexible |
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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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of New York, Iwon Raczynski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Uwe Eggert!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, George Francis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Eggert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eggert throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Eggert waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Raczynski.
Raczynski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Good exchange - Eggert coming out on top.
Eggert throws a body punch but Raczynski moves out of range.
Eggert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A left and a right from Eggert both land. Nice combination.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Eggert throws a right hand that misses
and Raczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Eggert throws a right hand that misses
and Eggert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Raczynski scores with a body shot.
Raczynski seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Eggert tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Eggert bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Raczynski's head backwards.
Eggert lands with a nice body punch.
Eggert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Eggert darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggert scores with a nice right hand.
A cross from Eggert lands.
Raczynski clobbers Eggert with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raczynski uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Eggert.
Eggert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eggert changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Raczynski throws a lazy head kick
and Eggert counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Raczynski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Raczynski misses the shot to the body.
Raczynski throws a head kick but Eggert moves out of range.
Eggert misses with a body shot.
Raczynski feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Eggert connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raczynski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Eggert throws out the jab.
Eggert displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Raczynski throws out the jab.
A little jabbing left from Eggert on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Eggert misses with a body shot.
Raczynski throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Eggert stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from Eggert.
Eggert has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Raczynski, as that shot connected.
Raczynski lands a really nice looking cross but Eggert seems unphased.
Raczynski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It appears Raczynski was looking to counter with a kick there.
Uwe Eggert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Eggert finds it's way through Raczynski's defenses.
Nice shot by Eggert.
Raczynski walks into a straight right hand from Eggert.
Eggert showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Raczynski.
Raczynski moves away from the strike by Eggert.
Raczynski is looking to counter with a body kick.
Eggert throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Raczynski to counter with a crisp jab.
Raczynski with the inside leg kick.
Eggert throws a big shot that misses.
Eggert is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Raczynski had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Eggert defending well as Raczynski loads up on a big left hand.
Eggert appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Raczynski takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Raczynski missing with a left hand there. Eggert was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eggert looks to score with a jab to the body but Raczynski is just out of range.
Eggert thuds his right hand into Raczynski's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Eggert misses with a straight right.
Eggert just misses with a punch to the body.
Eggert rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand.
Eggert uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Raczynski.
Eggert throws a hook but Raczynski avoids it easily.
Raczynski slips under a jab.
It looked like Raczynski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Eggert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eggert lands with a right hand.
A shot to the liver by Raczynski. Beautiful body shot.
Eggert is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Raczynski thuds a left hand into Eggert's body.
Eggert is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Eggert ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raczynski rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Eggert moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Eggert uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raczynski.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raczynski throws a hook but Eggert blocks it.
Raczynski throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Eggert! But no joy.
A slow jab from Raczynski misses its intended target.
Raczynski lands a right hook to the body.
A nice leg kick from Raczynski, right into the meat of the thigh.
Raczynski takes a swing at Eggert's ribcage but misses.
Eggert throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Eggert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Raczynski manages to avoid it.
Eggert cracks Raczynski with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Eggert comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Eggert misses with an uppercut.
Raczynski paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Raczynski slips a jab and a cross from Eggert.
Eggert looks to throw the jab but Raczynski is out of range.
Eggert swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Eggert lands a jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Uwe Eggert dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Raczynski avoids the body shot from Eggert.
Eggert scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Raczynski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raczynski fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Eggert.
Eggert throws a left and a right that both miss
and Raczynski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Eggert jabs Raczynski to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Raczynski connects with a looping right hand.
Eggert digs a good body shot into Raczynski's ribs.
Eggert checks a low kick from Raczynski.
Raczynski with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Eggert throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Eggert just misses with a punch to the body.
Raczynski throws a body punch but Eggert moves out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good leg kick by Raczynski.
Eggert missing with a left hand there. Raczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raczynski misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Eggert misses with a hook to the body
and Raczynski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Eggert thows a left - swing and a miss!
Eggert throws a hook but Raczynski blocks it.
Eggert missing with a left hand there. Raczynski was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raczynski feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Eggerts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A shot to the body from Eggert misses
and Raczynski counters with a nice uppercut.
Raczynski connects with a right hand. Eggert shakes it off.
Raczynski uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Eggert.
Eggert misses with a lunging right hand
and Raczynski counters with an outside leg kick.
Raczynski tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Eggert was well out of range. Poor timing from Raczynski.
It seemed like Eggert was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Eggert throws a looping overhand right but Raczynski ducks down to avoid it.
Eggert lands with an overhand left.
Raczynski moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Raczynski walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Raczynski misses with an uppercut. Eggert saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski with a nice cross.
Jab from Raczynski.
Eggert throws an off balance right hand
letting Raczynski counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raczynski. Eggert does a little dance to reset his feet.
Eggert misses with a wild body shot.
Raczynski slips a jab from Eggert.
Raczynski swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Eggert misses the jab.
Eggert scores with a sloppy right hand. Raczynski should have avoided that one.
Eggert falls off balance throwing a combination
and Raczynski counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Eggert thinking.
Eggert throws a hook but Raczynski blocks it.
A little feinted left hand from Raczynski on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Eggert misses with an uppercut
and Eggert takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Eggert is rocked!
Eggert misses with a straight right.
It looked like Raczynski was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Eggert.
Eggert pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Eggert looks to land a left hand but Raczynski moved out of range nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raczynski waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Eggert.
Eggert misses with a body shot
and Raczynski counters with a nice right hand that sends Eggert toppling to the canvas! Eggert scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Raczynski finish him?!
Eggert is still on wobbly legs! Can Raczynski finish him?
Eggert lands a body shot.
Eggert misses with a combination
and Raczynski counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:17 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Iwon Raczynski!
Iwon Raczynski took to the mic in his post fight interview and said 'Sit on the fight for over a week and still got slept! A coward fighter and a coward manager. AND NEW!'.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Martin Drop (ranked 2801 p4p, 3839 weight class) and Tom Tuttle (ranked 112 p4p, 141 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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BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Tuttle!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, Robert Twigg and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tuttle closes the distance and clinches.
Tuttle scores with a hook to the body.
Drop struggles to land a body shot inside as Tuttle controls his hands.
Tuttle lands an elbow just above Drop 's eye.
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
Drop missing with knees to the body.
Tuttle lands a body punch.
Tuttle prevents a takedown attempt there.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle lands a body shot in the clinch.
Drop is breathing heavily.
Drop takes an elbow to the forehead.
Tuttle tries to land a knee to the head but Drop blocks with his arms.
Tuttle gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Drop blocks a body shot from Tuttle.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drop is defending well for now.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle misses with a knee to the head.
Tuttle lands a hook that snaps the head of Drop backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tuttle lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Drop or not.
Tuttle throws an elbow that misses.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tuttle throws an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drop dodges an elbow strike from Tuttle.
Tuttle looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tuttle can't find room to land a body shot as Drop controls the action.
Tuttle throws an elbow but it misses.
Tuttle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tuttle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Drop is defending well for now.
Drop avoiding damage as Tuttle throws knees to the body.
Tuttle misses with an elbow strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuttle.
Drop throws a punch but it's blocked by Tuttle.
Tuttle lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tuttle.
Tuttle blocks an elbow strike.
Drop looking to throw knees to the head but Tuttle is blocking nicely.
Drop dodges an elbow strike from Tuttle.
Drop tightens his grip and picks Tuttle up, before dumping him to the ground. Tuttle manages to land in guard.
Drop engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Drop throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Tuttle works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Drop cracks Tuttle with a solid left hand.
Drop chips away with some ground and pound.
Drop 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.
Tuttle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drop is controlling him.
Drop with a nice head shot there.
Drop controlling from the top position.
Tuttle working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Drop's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Drop working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Tuttle's head.
Drop wants to control from the top but Tuttle keeps moving.
Drop stays in close to Tuttle's body and controls the position.
Tuttle is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Drop is controlling him.
Tuttle is looking to stand back up but Drop counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Tuttle.
Drop winds up and cracks Tuttle with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Drop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drop prevents Tuttle from standing back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tuttle taking some punishment here, with Drop in his half guard.
Drop missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Drop working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Tuttle is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Drop scores with a couple of nice shots.
Drop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drop is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Drop lands strikes from half guard.
Drop slips a nice elbow through Tuttle's hands, connecting with Tuttle's forehead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tom Tuttle will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Drop's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drop throws a jab but it's blocked by Tuttle.
Tuttle clinches up with Drop and pushes him back against the cage.
Tuttle has a couple of punches blocked by Drop.
Drop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tuttle is defending well for now.
Tuttle working aggressively here.
Tuttle tries to land knees in the clinch but Drop avoids the damage to the body.
Drop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Tom Tuttle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Drop lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
It looks like Tom Tuttle has been cut.
Drop landing knees to the body.
Drop with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drop using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Tuttle has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
A short right from Drop on the inside.
Tuttle swings wildly with an uppercut but Drop uses good head movement to avoid it.
Drop changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Tuttle fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Tuttle gets a clinch.
Tuttle tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drop's elbow.
Drop with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tuttle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Tuttle misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Drop.
Drop lands a left hand.
Tuttle missing with knees to the body.
Drop is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Tuttle is defending well for now.
Drop on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Drop blocks the elbow strike.
Tuttle tries a body shot but Drop blocks it.
A knee to the head by Drop.
Tuttle is breathing heavily.
Drop misses with a knee strike.
Tuttle doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Drop tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Drop has picked Tuttle up - he's going for a ride! Drop dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Drop perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Tuttle is looking for a sweep. Drop is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Drop stalling.
Drop has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drop is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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!
Drop sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Drop has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Drop controlling from mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drop unloading with bombs!
Drop lands a big shot there that rocks Tuttle but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Drop fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Drop content just to control the position here.
Drop lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Tuttle hang on?
Drop landing strikes from the mount.
Drop looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
A nice elbow there by Drop.
Tuttle is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drop is in full mount looking to finish with strikes. He lands a big shot, followed by another and Tuttle goes limp! The ref jumps in to end the fight - a big win for Drop!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Martin Drop!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harley King (ranked 609 p4p, 1409 weight class) and Eron Saunders (ranked 86 p4p, 194 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 27 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Harley King!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eron Saunders!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King punishes Saunders's body with a nice straight punch.
Saunders fails with an attempt to clinch.
King looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saunders clinches with his opponent.
King lands with a short head shot on the inside.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a left hand.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders tries a body shot but King blocks it.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders lands a left hand.
Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
Saunders lands with a right to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Saunders tried to land a shot to the body but connects with King's elbow.
Saunders working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A short left from King.
Saunders throws an elbow that misses.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saunders lands a left hand that snaps the head of King backwards.
King scores with a shot to the side of Saunders's head.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
A nice left hand lands by Saunders.
Saunders pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Saunders lands a hook to the side of the head.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders lands a body punch in the clinch.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saunders blocks a body shot from King.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders working aggressively here.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders pushes off an throws an elbow but King leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Saunders gets through King's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
A left hand lands to the body for King.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
King tries to land knees in the clinch but Saunders avoids the damage to the body.
Saunders pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Saunders lands an elbow inside.
Saunders on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries a body shot but Saunders blocks it.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from King.
King lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
King blocks a body shot from Saunders.
King working aggressively here.
King tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King scores with a shoulder strike.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
King lands a body shot.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Saunders misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
Saunders misses with a shot to the kidneys.
King struggles to land a body shot inside as Saunders controls his hands.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Saunders on the inside.
King lands a left hand.
Saunders lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Saunders tries a body shot but King blocks it.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
Saunders struggles to land a body shot inside as King controls his hands.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
King misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right hand to the side of the head by King.
Saunders lands a nice elbow.
Saunders misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from King fails to land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saunders throws a punch but it's blocked by King.
Nice body punch from Saunders.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders lands with a left to the head.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
Saunders has a couple of punches blocked by King.
Saunders misses with a hook to the ribs.
King lands a left hand.
King blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders lands an elbow just above King 's eye.
King misses with a body punch.
King tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saunders prevents a body shot from King.
Saunders lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of King backwards.
King misses with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders misses with some punches.
Nice body punch from Saunders.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from King.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King blocks the elbow strike.
Saunders prevents a body shot from King.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King tries to work over Saunders's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King lands with a right to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eron Saunders will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Saunders swings and misses with a hook to the body.
King swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
King throws a body punch but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but King paws at him with a jab and circles away.
King swings for the body but Saunders moves out of range.
Saunders is clearly trying to counter these attacks from King with a body shot.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Saunders has taken the fight to the clinch.
A short right from Saunders on the inside.
King working some nice short punches in the clinch.
King has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
King goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
King lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
King lands with a short shot to the head.
King prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
King lands an elbow just above Saunders 's eye.
Saunders pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
King throws a body shot but no joy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from King.
King throws out a loose jab but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders tries to clinch up but King circles away and keeps his distance.
Saunders closes the distance and pushes King back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Saunders.
King lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
King blocking some punches.
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
Saunders swings wildly with an uppercut but King uses good head movement to avoid it.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
Saunders digs a right hand into King's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on King's gas tank.
Saunders lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Saunders blocks a punch to the side of the head.
King letting Saunders take a breather here.
Saunders makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
King swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for King.
King lands with a short punch from the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saunders misses with an elbow over the top.
King lands a shoulder strike.
King misses with a body punch.
King misses with a punch to the body.
Saunders lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Saunders swings away with an uppercut that misses.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
Eron Saunders seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A head punch blocked on the inside by King.
Saunders working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
King is working Saunders over against the cage.
Saunders blocks an uppercut.
King tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Saunders - that landed with a thud.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by King as Saunders tries to tie him up.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
King can't find room to land a body shot as Saunders controls the action.
Nice body punch from King.
Saunders is leaning against King and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Saunders working aggressively here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saunders pushes King back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Saunders tries to work over King's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
King misses with some punches.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
King lands a hook that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saunders.
Saunders misses with the head strike.
King swings wildly with an uppercut but Saunders uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saunders blocks a body shot from King.
Saunders pushes King back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
King being controlled against the cage.
King throws a punch but it's blocked by Saunders.
Saunders blocks a body shot from King.
Saunders tries to throw a body punch but King avoids it by throwing Saunders back against the cage.
King tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saunders blocks a body shot from King.
Saunders lands with a light punch inside.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
A shot in the inside from Saunders.
King lands a hook to the side of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
King prevents a body shot from Saunders.
Saunders blocks a body shot from King.
Saunders lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saunders.
King tries to throw a body punch but Saunders avoids it by throwing King back against the cage.
King digs a right hand underneath Saunders's ribcage. Saunders let out a lung full of air as it connected.
King lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Saunders.
Saunders is breathing heavily.
King scores with a hook to the body.
King fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Saunders fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
King presses Saunders against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
A nice right hand lands inside from King.
King lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Saunders backwards.
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 Harley King will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
King feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Saunders sprawling to the canvas! Saunders rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can King finish him?!
Saunders is still looking wobbly from the end of the last round!
King misses with the combination.
Despite the aggression on Saunders's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Saunders is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Saunders moves into the clinch successfully.
Saunders creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
King gets through Saunders's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Saunders creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through King's defenses.
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!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Saunders.
Saunders presses King against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Saunders manages to break the clinch.
Saunders tries to clinch up.
Eron Saunders seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saunders doesn't manage to clinch there - King circles away.
Saunders seems to have recovered his senses.
Saunders is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Saunders is looking to clinch.
Saunders tries to close the distance and clinch up but King swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Saunders instigates a clinch.
Still in the clinch, Saunders scores with a nice short uppercut.
Saunders goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saunders misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King working Saunders over with knees to the body.
Saunders takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
King tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saunders's elbow.
King drops Saunders with a big knee straight up the middle! Saunders is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
It looks like Eron Saunders has been cut.
Saunders tries to clinch there but King circles away.
Saunders tries to get into range but King steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Saunders! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! King scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:20 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harley King!
Harley King retains his light heavyweight title!
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