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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Larry Rollo (ranked 2758 p4p, 2936 weight class) and KJ Hoodwell (ranked 343 p4p, 357 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Larry Rollo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, KJ Hoodwell!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoodwell takes the fight into the clinch.
Rollo decides to pull guard.
Rollo is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Rollo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Rollo has his hands on Hoodwell's head, controlling the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hoodwell preventing the sweep.
Rollo pulls Hoodwell in close to his closed guard and prevents Hoodwell from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hoodwell stopping the sweep attempt from Rollo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rollo looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Hoodwell is defending well. Rollo quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Hoodwell has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Rollo celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Larry Rollo!
Larry Rollo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Orn Frostulfsson (ranked 3205 p4p, 2649 weight class) and John Henry Holliday (ranked 359 p4p, 306 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orn Frostulfsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, John Henry Holliday!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Holliday staying out of range there.
Holliday now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Frostulfsson circles away from the clinch attempt.
The fight stays on the outside here - Holliday looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Holliday misses the shot to the body.
Holliday checks a leg kick nicely.
A little jabbing left from Holliday on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Holliday closes the distance looking to clinch
and Frostulfsson counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Holliday punishes Frostulfsson's body with a nice straight punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frostulfsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook. Holliday ducked under it nicely.
Frostulfsson loads up on a big right hand but Holliday slips the punch.
Holliday has closed the distance and engaged Frostulfsson in a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holliday looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Frostulfsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frostulfsson lands with a left to the head.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Holliday swings wildly with an uppercut but Frostulfsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Holliday gets through Frostulfsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Frostulfsson has a couple of punches blocked by Holliday.
Holliday has a couple of punches blocked by Frostulfsson.
Frostulfsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Holliday fails to land.
I was talking to Frostulfsson's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Frostulfsson tries a body shot but Holliday blocks it.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Holliday throws a punch but it's blocked by Frostulfsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Frostulfsson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with a punch to the body.
Frostulfsson lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right from Frostulfsson on the inside.
Frostulfsson lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Frostulfsson fails to land.
Holliday tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Frostulfsson.
Holliday throws a head punch that misses.
Frostulfsson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Frostulfsson as the two fighters clinch.
Frostulfsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holliday lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Frostulfsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday working aggressively here.
Holliday lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Frostulfsson or not.
Frostulfsson lands a nice uppercut.
Frostulfsson lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Frostulfsson is breathing heavily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Holliday digs a right hand underneath Frostulfsson's ribcage. Frostulfsson let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Holliday scores with a hook to the body.
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Frostulfsson controls the action.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Frostulfsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Holliday lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Holliday lands a left hand that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Holliday scores with a shoulder strike.
Frostulfsson blocks a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands with a right to the head.
Holliday can't find room to land a body shot as Frostulfsson controls the action.
Holliday is leaning against Frostulfsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Holliday lands a left hand.
A short body shot lands from Holliday as the two fighters clinch.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Holliday.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short left from Holliday.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
John Henry Holliday dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Holliday clinches up against the cage.
Holliday tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Frostulfsson's elbow.
Holliday misses with some punches.
Frostulfsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
Holliday throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frostulfssons head.
Frostulfsson working aggressively here.
Holliday tries a body shot but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Holliday lands a nice uppercut.
Frostulfsson swings wildly with an uppercut but Holliday uses good head movement to avoid it.
Holliday misses with a punch to the body.
A hook to the body from Frostulfsson.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Holliday misses with a short punch on the inside.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Holliday doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Frostulfsson lands with a short shot to the head.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holliday lands an uppercut.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frostulfsson misses with some punches.
Frostulfsson scores with a nice hook to the head.
Frostulfsson blocking some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Holliday.
Holliday misses with a hook from the clinch.
Frostulfsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Frostulfsson misses with the head strike.
Frostulfsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Frostulfsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
John Henry Holliday seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Holliday.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
A nice right hand lands inside from Holliday.
Holliday lands a nice uppercut.
Holliday struggles to land a body shot inside as Frostulfsson controls his hands.
Holliday gets through Frostulfsson's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Holliday softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Holliday tries to throw a body punch but Frostulfsson avoids it by throwing Holliday back against the cage.
Holliday swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Holliday misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frostulfsson.
Holliday lands a body shot in the clinch.
Holliday lands a body punch in the clinch.
Holliday lands a hook that snaps the head of Frostulfsson backwards.
Frostulfsson prevents a body shot from Holliday.
Holliday lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Holliday lands a shot to the body.
Frostulfsson blocks an uppercut.
Holliday works on Frostulfsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Holliday drops Frostulfsson onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Frostulfsson is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Frostulfsson is rocked!
Holliday scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Frostulfsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Frostulfsson.
Holliday pushes Frostulfsson against the cage. Holliday is working some dirty boxing. Holliday pushes off with a quick right hook! Frostulfsson goes down! Frostulfsson tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Holliday moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Henry Holliday!
A very excited looking John Henry Holliday made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Wesley Hardin (ranked 2105 p4p, 2050 weight class) and Lennox Lewis (ranked 254 p4p, 249 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, John Wesley Hardin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lennox Lewis!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hardin throws a shot from downtown. Lewis moves away and avoids it.
Lewis digs a good body shot into Hardin's ribs.
Hardin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Lewis has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Hardin is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lewis throws a right hand that Hardin ducks under and follows up with a left that Hardin also avoids with ease.
Hardin missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hardin swings widly with a right hand
and Lewis finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Lewis defending well as Hardin loads up on a big left hand.
Lewis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardin throws the left hand but Lewis avoids the punch easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Hardin's hands.
Lewis cracks Hardin with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Lewis lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hardin pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Hardin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Hardin scores with the left hand. Lewis knows he should have avoided that one.
 It looks like Lennox Lewis has been cut.
A slow jab from Hardin misses its intended target.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardin moves away.
A little feinted left hand from Hardin on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Hardin has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Lewis.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Lewis tenderised Hardin's leg. Hardin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hardin throws a hook but Lewis blocks it.
Lewis dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Hardin. That did some damage!
Hardin lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Hardin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lewis lands the left hand.
Lewis throws a lazy uppercut
and Hardin counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Lewis throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Lewis lands with a nice body punch.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hardin missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lewis appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hardin feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lewiss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A decent looking cross lands there for Lewis.
Hardin lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That has opened up Lennox Lewis's cut even more.
Lewis attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Hardin was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Lewis ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hardin moves away.
Lewis tests Hardin's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lewis connects with the punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis walks into a straight right hand from Hardin.
Hardin sees an opening and throws a straight punch right through Lewis's defenses. It connects perfectly with Lewis's jaw and knocks him out cold! Wow - that's a contender for knockout of the year - absolutely brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). John Wesley Hardin!
A very excited looking John Wesley Hardin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gervonta Davis (ranked 2489 p4p, 2436 weight class) and Dominik Dlask (ranked 320 p4p, 316 weight class). Davis comes to the cage accompanied by Unstoppable - Gervonta Davis ▶ Motivation. Gervonta Davis could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Dominik Dlask's chin.
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Gervonta Davis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Dominik Dlask!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dlask misses with a takedown
and Davis counters with a stiff right hand.
Dlask throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Davis tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Dlask is in Davis's guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dlask accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dlask lands a couple of decent looking shots.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Dlask working his ground and pound in the gym.
Dlask working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dlask working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Dlask not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Dlask has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dlask content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Dlask keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
Davis seems keen to control Dlask's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dlask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dlask is in close to Davis's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Dlask postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dlask cracks Davis with a solid left hand.
Dlask keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Davis's head.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dlask lands a couple of digs.
Dlask postures up and lands a big shot to Davis's brow.
Dlask is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Dlask lands a couple of digs.
Davis is rocked!
Dlask is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Oh Davis is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dlask's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dlask loads up on a big left hand. Davis felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Dlask looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Davis can't hide his disappointment, as Dlask celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dominik Dlask!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 992 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Kittisak Saetang (ranked 104 p4p, 116 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kittisak Saetang!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saetang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Saetang throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Murphy on the side of the head.
Saetang fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Murphy manages to avoid it.
Murphy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Murphy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Saetang clobbers Murphy with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Murphy defending well as Saetang loads up on a big left hand.
Saetang misses with a hook
and Murphy counters with a nice body shot.
Murphy throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Murphy closes the distance and pushes Saetang back into the cage.
Saetang wants a takedown but no success here.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang.
Murphy stops a takedown attempt from Saetang.
Murphy stalling against the cage.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
Saetang pushes Murphy back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A bit of stalling here from Murphy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy wants to stall.
Murphy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Saetang's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Saetang.
A short uppercut from Saetang.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saetang changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Murphy fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.
Murphy with a hook.
Saetang has Murphy up against the cage in a clinch.
Saetang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Murphy blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Saetang tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Murphy throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Saetang swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy is trying to maintain a safe position but Saetang gets an underhook and turns Murphy into the cage.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Saetang has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
A body shot lands from Saetang.
Saetang lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Murphy.
Murphy blocks an uppercut.
Saetang tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Murphy's elbow.
A short uppercut from Murphy.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Saetang misses with a hook from the clinch.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Saetang lands a shoulder strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saetang tries to throw a body punch but Murphy avoids it by throwing Saetang back against the cage.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Saetang.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy scores with a nice hook to the head.
Saetang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Saetang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Still in the clinch, Murphy scores with a nice short uppercut.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Saetang has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Murphy seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Saetang can turn it around.
Murphy breaks from the clinch.
Murphy misses with a low kick.
Saetang tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Murphy. Saetang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Saetang throws a right hand that misses
and Murphy counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Saetang thinking.
Nice straight punches there by Saetang. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Saetang.
Saetang has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saetang looks to land a left hand but Murphy moved out of range nicely.
A low kick from Murphy misses
letting Saetang counter with a right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang tries to keep at a distance but Murphy has taken the fight into the clinch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Saetang.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Saetang avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Murphy working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Murphy slowing the pace effectively.
Saetang misses with a punch on the inside.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Saetang.
A nice right hand lands inside from Saetang.
Murphy scores with a knee to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Murphy fails to land.
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 Liam Murphy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Saetang moves out of range of the strikes.
Good exchange - Murphy coming out on top.
Murphy throws a hook to the side of Saetang's head but Saetang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Saetang throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Murphy with a hook.
Murphy takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Murphy lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Murphy throws a nice looking combination but Saetang bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy cracks Saetang with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Murphy lands a nice looking kick to the body. Saetang takes a step back to recover.
Murphy lands the left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saetang has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Murphy finds it's way round the side to connect with Saetang's head.
Murphy lands with an overhand left.
Murphy keeps the fight on the outside.
Murphy avoids the head kick by Saetang.
It looked like Murphy wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Saetang misses with a double jab
and Murphy counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Saetang takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Nice jab there from Murphy.
A decent looking cross lands there for Murphy.
Liam Murphy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saetang throws a lazy body kick
and Saetang takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
 Saetang is rocked!
Murphy stuns Saetang with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Saetang is still on wobbly legs! Can Murphy finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Murphy throws a combination that misses
and Saetang holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Saetang seems to have recovered his senses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy stalling in the clinch but Saetang improves position.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
Saetang lands with a left to the head.
A short right from Saetang.
Murphy tries to work over Saetang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nice body punch from Murphy.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Murphy misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Saetang lands with a short shot to the head.
Kittisak Saetang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Saetang misses with a body punch.
Murphy prevents a takedown attempt there.
Murphy stalling the fight.
Saetang wants a takedown but no success here.
Murphy effectively controlling the action here.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Saetang's takedown attempt.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Murphy - that landed with a thud.
Murphy blocks a body shot from Saetang.
Murphy tries to work over Saetang's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch on the inside from Saetang fails to land.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Murphy lands an uppercut.
Murphy has Saetang pressed against the cage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Murphy.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Murphy lands with a short shot to the head.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Saetang's takedown attempt.
Saetang lands a body shot in the clinch.
Murphy misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Saetang.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy misses with some punches.
Saetang working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Saetang is looking for a takedown.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Murphy swings wildly with an uppercut but Saetang uses good head movement to avoid it.
The referee is keeping an eye on Murphy - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Saetang lands with a short head shot on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saetang's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Liam Murphy has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Murphy lands a right hand that snaps the head of Saetang backwards.
Saetang tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Saetang misses with some punches.
Saetang lands a right hand that snaps the head of Murphy backwards.
Murphy throws a knee to the head but misses.
Saetang struggles to land a body shot inside as Murphy controls his hands.
Murphy lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Saetang lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Liam Murphy dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Murphy scores with a punch to the head.
Murphy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Saetang moves away.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short right from Saetang on the inside.
Good body shot from Murphy.
Murphy looking to stall.
Saetang lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right handed body shot lands from Saetang.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy throws a punch but it's blocked by Saetang.
A short right from Murphy on the inside.
Saetang goes for a takedown attempt but Murphy pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Saetang slips a straight right by Murphy.
Saetang moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a leg kick.
Saetang moves out of range as Murphy strikes.
Murphy rushes Saetang and presses him up against the cage.
Saetang lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Murphy or not.
Saetang tries for a takedown. No joy.
Murphy works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A head punch on the inside from Saetang fails to land.
Saetang tries for a takedown but Murphy manages to get underhooks.
Liam Murphy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kittisak Saetang.
Murphy looking to stall.
Saetang misses with some punches.
Murphy tries a knee to the head but Saetang blocks it.
Saetang has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Murphy after a bit of a struggle.
Saetang misses with the head strike.
Murphy has Saetang pushed against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saetang fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Murphy throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Saetang blocks it with crossed arms.
Saetang being controlled against the cage.
Saetang goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Murphy manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Saetang doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Murphy gets underhooks to prevent Saetang's takedown attempt.
Murphy is pressed up against the cage. Saetang has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Murphy down to the mat. Murphy avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Murphy scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A head kick misses from Saetang.
Saetang throws a poor cross that misses
and Murphy counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy scores with a jab to the body.
Saetang lands a jab to the nose.
Saetang misses with a looping left.
Saetang misses with a low kick.
Saetang tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Saetang misses with the combination.
Murphy scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Murphy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Murphy, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Saetang rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Murphy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Murphy appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Murphy is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Saetang can do to turn this around?
Murphy fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Saetang has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Murphy jabs at Saetang's body.
Murphy cracks Saetang with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jab by Murphy.
Saetang forces Murphy back against the cage and clinches.
Saetang throws a punch but it's blocked by Murphy.
Saetang is looking for a takedown.
Murphy prevents a body shot from Saetang.
Saetang working aggressively here.
Saetang has Murphy pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Murphy manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Murphy blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
And that's the end of the fight!
Liam Murphy showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Murphy has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:28
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Liam Murphy!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mikail Spartakov (ranked 1535 p4p, 1103 weight class) and Andriy Yarmalenko (ranked 197 p4p, 146 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mikail Spartakov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andriy Yarmalenko!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spartakov throws a head kick but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko's coach down at Casa Steel was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Yarmalenko's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Spartakov throws a lazy uppercut
and Yarmalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Mikail Spartakov has been cut.
Spartakov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Yarmalenko sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Spartakov punishes Yarmalenko's body with a nice straight punch.
Spartakov misses with a double jab
and Yarmalenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Spartakov fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yarmalenko manages to avoid it.
Spartakov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Spartakov throws a sloppy head kick and Yarmalenko moves out of range easily.
Yarmalenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yarmalenko avoids the body shot from Spartakov.
Spartakov misses with a lunging right hand
letting Yarmalenko counter with a right hand.
Mikail Spartakov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yarmalenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Spartakov loads up on a big right hand but Yarmalenko slips the punch.
Spartakov lands with an overhand left.
It looks like Andriy Yarmalenko has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov scores with a jab to the jaw.
Yarmalenko scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Spartakov doesn't seem bothered though.
Spartakov throws an off balance right hand
and Yarmalenko counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yarmalenko moves out of range of the body kick.
Yarmalenko appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Spartakov throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Yarmalenko jabs Spartakov to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Yarmalenko takes a jab right on the kisser.
Yarmalenko fakes the leg kick and cracks Spartakov in the body.
Spartakov is breathing heavily.
Nice jab there from Yarmalenko.
Mikail Spartakov's cut is getting worse.
Yarmalenko closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Spartakov swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Spartakov misses with a leg kick
and Yarmalenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Spartakov thuds a left hand into Yarmalenko's body.
Spartakov on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Spartakov swings for the body but Yarmalenko moves out of range.
Yarmalenko let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Yarmalenko dips to his left and cracks Spartakov with an uppercut!
Mikail Spartakov's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Good shot there by Spartakov.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yarmalenko misses with a wild body shot.
Spartakov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yarmalenko.
Spartakov lands a big uppercut and Yarmalenko crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Yarmalenko looks OK. Spartakov waves Yarmalenko back to his feet!
Yarmalenko is rocked!
That has opened up Andriy Yarmalenko's cut even more.
Yarmalenko drops his hands momentarily. Spartakov doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Yarmalenko staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Yarmalenko doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mikail Spartakov!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Brandon Hendrix (ranked 1588 p4p, 1907 weight class) and Johnny Ringo (ranked 218 p4p, 261 weight class). Brandon Hendrix could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Johnny Ringo's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brandon Hendrix!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Johnny Ringo!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendrix throws an off balance right hand
and Ringo counters with a stiff right hand.
Ringo jabs Hendrix to the body, keeping him at a distance.
A left lands for Ringo.
Hendrix blocks a jab.
Hendrix slips a jab from Ringo.
Ringo defending well as Hendrix loads up on a big left hand.
Hendrix throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Ringo is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Hendrix with a body shot.
Ringo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Hendrix manages to avoid it.
Hendrix bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
We've been told by Hendrix's head coaches at Latin Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ringo scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hendrix throws a hook but Ringo blocks it.
Ringo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Nice shot by Hendrix.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ringo takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Ringo is rocked!
Hendrix jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Ringo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hendrix finish him?
Hendrix comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Hendrix cracks Ringo's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Ringo slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Hendrix can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brandon Hendrix!
A victorious Brandon Hendrix thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jesse James (ranked 1228 p4p, 1270 weight class) and Yaya Kouame (ranked 166 p4p, 171 weight class). Kouame has chosen 2Pac - All Eyez On Me as his entrance music. Yaya Kouame has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Jesse James's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jesse James!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaya Kouame!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouame scores with a decent looking hook.
Kouame throws a poor cross that misses
and James counters with a nice uppercut.
James looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
James on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
James moves out of range as Kouame strikes.
James is looking to counter punch.
Kouame looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
James takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Kouame drops his shoulder and cracks James with a huge uppercut! James goes down! Can Kouame finish him?
James is rocked!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kouame controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Oh James is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
James is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kouame wants to pass the guard but James is keeping the position.
James seems to have got his legs back now.
Kouame stands up and waves to James to follow him.
James moves out of range as Kouame strikes.
James keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kouame.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kouame pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kouame stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Kouame scores with a body shot.
Kouame throws a jab but it's blocked by James.
A quick step to the side and James tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kouame drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks James right on the button. James goes down! Kouame follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Kouame gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yaya Kouame!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Giro Inhanamoto (ranked 783 p4p, 776 weight class) and Callum Adams (ranked 111 p4p, 109 weight class). Adams is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: No Noncesense. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Callum Adams enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Giro Inhanamoto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Callum Adams!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Adams misses with a hook
and Inhanamoto counters with a straight right hand.
It looks like Callum Adams has been cut.
Inhanamoto looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Inhanamoto rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Adams counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Inhanamoto thinking.
Adams rushes Inhanamoto and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Adams lands a right hand.
Adams lands with a light punch inside.
Adams misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto blocking some punches.
A shot in the inside from Adams.
Adams misses with a short punch on the inside.
Adams gets through Inhanamoto's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Adams lands on the inside with an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Inhanamoto tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A short right from Adams.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams lands an uppercut.
Adams lands a hook that snaps the head of Inhanamoto backwards.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Adams has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Inhanamoto seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Adams can turn it around.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Adams working aggressively here.
Adams misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Adams looks winded!
Adams tries to work over Inhanamoto's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
Adams misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto - that landed with a thud.
Inhanamoto lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Inhanamoto scores with a shot to the side of Adams's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto - that landed with a thud.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Adams misses with a hook from the clinch.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a nice hook to the head.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto digs a right hand underneath Adams's ribcage. Adams let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Adams.
Adams prevents a body shot from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Inhanamoto tries a body shot but Adams blocks it.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Adams pushes Inhanamoto back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Adams scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams struggles to land a body shot inside as Inhanamoto controls his hands.
Inhanamoto fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Inhanamoto lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Inhanamoto blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Inhanamoto throws a punch but it's blocked by Adams.
A short right from Inhanamoto on the inside.
Inhanamoto works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
A right hand to the body from Inhanamoto.
Adams swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Inhanamoto throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Adamss head.
Inhanamoto doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Inhanamoto lands with a right to the head.
Adams throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Inhanamoto.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Adams takes a shot to the head.
Adams blocks an uppercut.
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook to the ribs.
Inhanamoto working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a shot to the body.
Inhanamoto works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Inhanamoto makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Inhanamoto lands a right hand that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto tries to throw a body punch but Adams avoids it by throwing Inhanamoto back against the cage.
Adams has a couple of punches blocked by Inhanamoto.
Still in the clinch, Inhanamoto scores with a nice short uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto avoiding damage.
Adams misses with some punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
Adams tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto misses with a punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Giro Inhanamoto dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Callum Adams's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Inhanamoto looks to land a right hand but Adams moved out of range.
Inhanamoto lands a left and a right that send Adams crashing to the mat, dazed. Inhanamoto thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Inhanamoto scores with a body shot.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Inhanamoto here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Inhanamoto with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Inhanamoto gets tackled into the cage by Adams. Adams maintains the clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Adams tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Adams in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Inhanamoto lands a body shot in the clinch.
Inhanamoto tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto works on Adams's body with a couple of short punches.
Adams is breathing heavily.
A short right from Inhanamoto.
A head punch on the inside from Inhanamoto fails to land.
Inhanamoto misses with a hook from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a nice shot to the body.
Inhanamoto misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Inhanamoto misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Inhanamoto misses with some punches.
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Inhanamoto lands a nice uppercut.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto scores with a hook to the body.
Nice body punch from Inhanamoto.
Adams blocks a body shot from Inhanamoto.
A shot in the inside from Inhanamoto.
That has opened up Callum Adams's cut even more.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Inhanamoto pushes Adams back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Inhanamoto softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short uppercut from Inhanamoto.
Inhanamoto goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Adams goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Inhanamoto lands with a left to the head.
Inhanamoto tries to work over Adams's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Adams misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Inhanamoto scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Adams is rocked!
A body shot lands from Inhanamoto.
Adams is still on wobbly legs! Can Inhanamoto finish him?
Inhanamoto has a couple of punches blocked by Adams.
Inhanamoto throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Adams seems to have recovered his senses.
Inhanamoto lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Adams backwards.
Inhanamoto lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Inhanamoto lands a big right hand that drops Adams! The killer instinct kicks in and Inhanamoto finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Inhanamoto!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Giro Inhanamoto!
Giro Inhanamoto decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Thomas (ranked 424 p4p, 545 weight class) and Hawk Fleximario (ranked 58 p4p, 78 weight class). Fleximario is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Funkmeister. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Derrick Thomas !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hawk Fleximario!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fleximario scores with a nice right hand.
It looks like Derrick Thomas has been cut.
Nice defenses there by Fleximario.
Fleximario looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Thomas lands with a hook. Fleximario tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Thomas throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Thomas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Thomas connects with a jab.
Fleximario thows a leg kick but Thomas checks it
and Thomas counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Thomas with a hook.
Thomas moves out of range as Fleximario throws a body kick.
Fleximario looks to land a left hand but Thomas moved out of range nicely.
Thomas throwing a counter right hand but Fleximario manages to avoid it.
Fleximario throws a lazy uppercut
and Thomas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fleximario slips a jab from Thomas .
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thomas uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fleximario.
Thomas throws a body kick that misses
and Fleximario counters with a right hand to the body.
Fleximario blocks a jab.
Fleximario connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
enabling Fleximario to counter with a crisp jab.
Thomas throws an off balance right hand
and Fleximario counters with a body kick.
Fleximario scores with a crisp jab that stopped Thomas in his tracks.
Fleximario misses with a low kick.
Thomas throws a lazy uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a leg kick.
Fleximario thumps Thomas with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thomas moves into range and connects with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Thomas throws a looping overhand right but Fleximario ducks down to avoid it.
Thomas is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Thomas misses with a left hand
and Fleximario counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Fleximario scores with a sloppy right hand. Thomas should have avoided that one.
Fleximario lands a nice looking body shot.
Fleximario slips under a jab.
Thomas misses with an uppercut
and Fleximario counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Thomas 's corner calls for a 1-2. Thomas obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Fleximario seems to be stalking Thomas here. He circles momentarily and then unleashes a devastating head kick! Thomas drops like a stone, out cold! WOW! Are you kidding me!? What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Hawk Fleximario!
Our winner, Hawk Fleximario, 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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