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Sucker Punch Pro Series 226 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thoth Chontamenti (ranked 1971 p4p, 1435 weight class) and Zygmunt Krol (ranked 216 p4p, 162 weight class). Krol has chosen Hammer Smashed Face Live as his entrance music. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Thoth Chontamenti!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zygmunt Krol!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Donald Grub and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chontamenti misses with a low kick.
Chontamenti moves out of range of the body kick.
Chontamenti feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chontamenti looking to pass the guard.
Krol looking to hit a scissor sweep but Chontamenti is one step ahead there.
Chontamenti tries to free his leg and advance position but Krol is retaining full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol keeping full guard, as Chontamenti tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol controls Chontamenti momentarily but Chontamenti frees himself.
Chontamenti sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Chontamenti tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chontamenti clinches with his opponent.
Chontamenti fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Krol working aggressively here.
Chontamenti gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Krol regains guard.
Chontamenti stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Krol swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti wants to control from the top but Krol keeps moving.
Krol has control of Chontamenti's left arm, preventing Chontamenti from doing any damage.
Krol is trying to hold Chontamenti in close to prevent damage but Chontamenti has managed to pass into half guard.
Chontamenti tries to pass the half guard into mount. Krol knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Chontamenti uses his free foot to push down on Krol's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Krol.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Chontamenti wants to take his opponent's back but Krol doesn't allow it.
Krol wants to hold on but Chontamenti pushes him away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Chontamenti works his way to his opponent's back.
Chontamenti has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Krol has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
What can Krol do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Krol loads up on a big right hand but Chontamenti slips the punch.
Chontamenti looks for a takedown but Krol sprawls well.
Krol swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Krol throws the left hand but Chontamenti avoids the punch easily.
Chontamenti throws a low kick but it's checked well by Krol.
It seemed like Krol was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chontamenti moves into the clinch.
Chontamenti is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Chontamenti presses Krol against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Chontamenti has Krol pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chontamenti pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Krol tumbling to the mat - Chontamenti dives into Krol's guard.
Chontamenti pushing down on Krol's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Thoth Chontamenti overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krol keeping hold of Chontamenti's head, controlling as best he can.
Krol won't allow Chontamenti to pass to mount.
Krol trying to control from the bottom.
Chontamenti is looking to advance position but Krol won't allow it.
Chontamenti controlling the action here.
Chontamenti will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krol trying to control from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Chontamenti shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Krol manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Krol has control of Chontamenti's left arm, preventing Chontamenti from doing any damage.
Chontamenti passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Chontamenti working away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti wants to control but Krol is keeping him busy.
Krol being controlled for a moment.
Krol really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Chontamenti. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Chontamenti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chontamenti but great work by Krol.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Krol trying to control the position but Chontamenti is working away.
Chontamenti manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Krol slows the pace down in half guard.
Krol is trying to control. Chontamenti wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Thoth Chontamenti dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Krol moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
 It looks like Thoth Chontamenti has been cut.
Chontamenti tries to clinch up.
Chontamenti shoots in but no luck this time.
Thoth Chontamenti seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chontamenti closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Chontamenti lands in his opponent's guard.
Chontamenti slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chontamenti tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Krol struggling a bit here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chontamenti goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Krol has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chontamenti but great work by Krol.
Chontamenti tries to bench press Krol off him but Krol keeps the position.
Chontamenti is working hard here to advance position.
Chontamenti is trying to control Krol's posture but Krol avoids it.
Zygmunt Krol has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti is looking for a sweep.
Chontamenti is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Well, if Krol is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Chontamenti is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Krol stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chontamenti trying to hold on to Krol's head to control him but Krol postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chontamenti looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chontamenti keeping hold of Krol's head, controlling as best he can.
Chontamenti trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chontamenti really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Krol unloads with some shots from mount but Chontamenti bucks and avoids them well.
Chontamenti wants to control but Krol is having none of it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that's the end of the fight!
Zygmunt Krol comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Chontamenti 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 Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 29:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Thoth Chontamenti!
Thoth Chontamenti seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Goncalves (ranked 1230 p4p, 1047 weight class) and Tom Bickle (ranked 115 p4p, 94 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 24 - 15 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Guilherme Goncalves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tom Bickle!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Colin Fotheringham and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A nice inside leg kick there by Bickle. That's going to slow Goncalves down.
Goncalves with a poor takedown
and Bickle counters with a nice uppercut.
Goncalves has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Chuckles Strenght and Conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Bickle misses with an uppercut.
Goncalves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bickle works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Bickle ducks right into an uppercut from Goncalves.
Goncalves feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bickles jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Goncalves throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Goncalves misses the shot to the body.
Bickle scores with a hook.
Goncalves takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Bickle tests Goncalves's chin there with a solid looking shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bickle clinches with his opponent.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Goncalves blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bickle lands a right hand.
Bickle keeps control of Goncalves as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Goncalves wants to break free but Bickle has control.
Bickle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves breaks from the clinch.
Goncalves throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bickle sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goncalves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Goncalves stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Bickle.
Bickle gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Goncalves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle presses Goncalves against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Bickle tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Bickle lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Good body shot from Bickle.
Bickle lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle throws a punch but it's blocked by Goncalves.
A knee to the head by Bickle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Goncalves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bickle drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bickle was well out of range. Poor timing from Goncalves.
Goncalves pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bickle misses with a looping right.
Bickle clinches.
Goncalves tries to circle away but Bickle has him pinned against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle lands a nice uppercut.
Goncalves wants to break free but Bickle has control.
Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Bickle tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncalves.
Bickle lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bickle goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
Goncalves lands a body shot.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
Bickle tries a body shot but Goncalves blocks it.
Goncalves is trying to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling him.
Goncalves blocking some punches.
Goncalves looking to stall.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Goncalves.
Goncalves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves swinging wildly here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bickle finds it's target.
Goncalves gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Goncalves takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bickle moves out of range of the strikes.
Bickle uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goncalves throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Bickle stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Bickle misses with a hook.
Goncalves looks to land a right hand but Bickle moved out of range.
A swing and a miss from Goncalves.
Bickle tries to clinch up but Goncalves circles away and keeps his distance.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bickle has closed the distance and engaged Goncalves in a clinch.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goncalves has Bickle pushed against the cage.
Bickle misses with a hook to the ribs.
A nice right hand lands inside from Bickle.
Goncalves wants to get back to striking at distance but Bickle won't allow it.
Bickle throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice right hand lands inside from Goncalves.
Bickle landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Bickle lands with a left to the head.
Goncalves working aggressively here.
Goncalves breaks the clinch.
Goncalves swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Bickle avoids them all with ease.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Bickle enables Goncalves to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Bickle manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bickle keeping moving, preventing Goncalves from controlling successfully.
Goncalves being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goncalves working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bickle dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bickle pushes Goncalves up against the cage in a clinch.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
Goncalves wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bickle with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves moves out of range of the strikes.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Goncalves paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Goncalves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bickle.
Bickle waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Goncalves.
Guilherme Goncalves is winning the standup battle so far.
Bickle throws a low kick, looking for Goncalves's leg but Goncalves calmly moves out of range.
Goncalves uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Goncalves will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Goncalves.
A little jabbing left from Bickle on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bickle's corner calls for a 1-2. Bickle obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Goncalves throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Bickle avoids the head kick by Goncalves.
Bickle has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
Bickle closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves scores with a shot to the side of Bickle's head.
Bickle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goncalves breaks the clinch.
Goncalves swats away the attempt to clinch by Bickle.
Goncalves misses the body punch
and Bickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Goncalves takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bickle misses the jab.
Goncalves was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Bickle lands a head shot.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
Goncalves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Bickle wants to clinch up but Goncalves keeps it at a distance.
Tom Bickle is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bickle fails with an attempt to clinch.
Goncalves is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Goncalves misses the jab.
Bickle feints and then cracks Goncalves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Goncalves down.
Goncalves throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Goncalves throws a body punch but Bickle moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Goncalves throws a big shot that misses.
Jab, jab by Bickle - just one landing.
 Goncalves is rocked!
Bickle clinches.
Bickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Oh Goncalves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bickle keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Goncalves's efforts to push away.
Goncalves pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves seems to have got his legs back now.
Bickle gets a clinch.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but Goncalves blocks with his arms.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Bickle creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Bickle misses with a punch on the inside.
Bickle pushes Goncalves back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bickle misses with a knee to the head.
Bickle tries to throw a body punch but Goncalves avoids it by throwing Bickle back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves tries to break the clinch but Bickle is controlling the position.
Bickle tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle trying to land knees to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bickle.
Goncalves's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Goncalves throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Goncalves scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Bickle comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
The fighters circling - Goncalves throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goncalves misses with a double jab.
Bickle scores with a one two! Goncalves had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Goncalves lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Bickle is looking to clinch.
Goncalves misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bickle's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Goncalves connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Bickle scrambles back to his feet.
Goncalves throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goncalves keeps the fight on the outside.
Goncalves uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bickle.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick
and Bickle counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Bickle 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.
Bickle tries to clinch but Goncalves is having none of it.
Bickle takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Bickle lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bickle misses with a low kick as Goncalves jumps back.
Guilherme Goncalves seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Goncalves throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Goncalves ducks under a wild hook from Bickle.
Goncalves connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Goncalves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bickle moves into range and clinches up with Goncalves.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A short body shot lands from Bickle as the two fighters clinch.
Tom Bickle seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Goncalves breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Goncalves on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tom Bickle showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Goncalves throws a series of punches but Bickle avoids them all with ease.
Goncalves pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Bickle back to the cage. Goncalves follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Goncalves misses with a hook.
A telegraphed right hand from Goncalves misses the target.
Goncalves avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Goncalves fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
It seemed like Bickle was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bickle has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Goncalves shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Bickle as he jumps to the side.
Bickle moves into the clinch successfully.
Bickle misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bickle softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Goncalves wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bickle throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Goncalvess head.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Goncalves.
Goncalves blocks an uppercut.
Bickle has a couple of punches blocked by Goncalves.
Bickle fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bickle swings wildly with an uppercut but Goncalves uses good head movement to avoid it.
Goncalves tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bickle is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goncalves is defending well for now.
Goncalves can't break the clinch.
Bickle lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves lands a right hand that snaps the head of Bickle backwards.
Goncalves misses with the head strike.
Bickle swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Bickle lands a left hand that snaps the head of Goncalves backwards.
Goncalves blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Bickle tries to land a knee to the head but Goncalves blocks with his arms.
Bickle blocks an uppercut.
Goncalves has a couple of punches blocked by Bickle.
Goncalves takes a knee right on the jaw!
Bickle throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Goncalves.
Bickle misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bickle tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bickle lands a nice shot to the body.
Bickle trying to land knees to the body.
Guilherme Goncalves has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bickle working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Bickle.
Bickle lands a nice shot to the body.
Bickle misses with the head strike.
Bickle scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bickle lands with a short shot to the head.
Goncalves breaks the clinch.
Goncalves looks to land a left hand but Bickle moved out of range nicely.
Bickle only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Goncalves uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bickle.
Goncalves takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Goncalves throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Bickle to counter with a crisp jab.
Nice defenses there by Bickle.
Goncalves loads up on a big right hand but Bickle slips the punch.
Bickle throws out a counter right but Goncalves avoids it with no problem.
Bickle scores with the left hand. Goncalves knows he should have avoided that one.
Goncalves throws a lazy head kick
letting Bickle counter with a right hand.
Goncalves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bickle tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bickle doesn't manage to clinch there - Goncalves circles away.
Goncalves misses with a straight left.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bickle tries to close the distance and clinch but Goncalves swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bickle tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Goncalves manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Goncalves is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bickle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goncalves sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goncalves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
and Bickle counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Goncalves! He's just covering up as Bickle starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tom Bickle!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Amir (ranked 831 p4p, 924 weight class) and Ronan Darongo (ranked 101 p4p, 112 weight class). Amir comes into the arena with Mastodon - Gobblers of Dregs blaring out of the sound system. Darongo has chosen Chaos And Destruction as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Ronan Darongo enters the cage!
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250
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30
243
6 - 2 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Amir!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ronan Darongo!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, William Gold and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Amir showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Darongo.
Darongo jabs Amir to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Amir changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Amirs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
It looks like Ali Amir has been cut.
Darongo throws a leg kick which misses Amir's front leg but catches the back leg as Amir tries to avoid it.
Darongo has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Amir listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Amir lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Darongo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Darongo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A nice side step and Darongo releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Amir takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Amir takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A solid leg kick lands there for Darongo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A shot to the liver by Darongo. Beautiful body shot.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Amir scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Amir ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Darongo moves away.
Amir has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gunner's School of Combat in the buildup to the fight.
Amir on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Amir bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A low kick lands for Darongo.
Darongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Amir throws a series of punches but Darongo moves out of range.
Amir throws a hook but Darongo blocks it.
Darongo cracks Amir with a right hand to the side of the head.
Darongo scores with a body shot.
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!
Amir throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Darongo appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Darongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darongo throws a right and a left that Amir avoids nicely.
Darongo swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Amir.
Darongo ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Amir takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Darongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amir.
Amir tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Darongo manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Amir is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Darongo. That's going to slow Amir down.
Darongo throws a series of punches but Amir avoids them all with ease.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Amir lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darongo lands with a nice body punch.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Darongo.
Darongo moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Darongo lands an overhand right.
Darongo throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Amir stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Amir misses with a body shot.
Darongo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Darongo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Amir drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Darongo fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Amir has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Darongo blocks a head kick by Amir.
Darongo with the inside leg kick.
Darongo checks a low kick from Amir.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Darongo moves away from the strike by Amir.
Amir tries to clinch up but Darongo circles away and keeps his distance.
Darongo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Darongo takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Darongo is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Amir had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Amir misses with an uppercut.
Amir swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Amir tries to clinch but Darongo is having none of it.
Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Darongo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Amir looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Darongo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Ali Amir's cut is getting worse.
Amir swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Darongo.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darongo ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Darongo digs a good hook to Amir's body.
Darongo swings for the body but Amir moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Darongo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Amir on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Amir might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Amir scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Amir fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darongo manages to avoid it.
Darongo throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Darongo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Amir is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Darongo tries a head kick but it misses.
Amir is looking to counter punch.
Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Amir moves away.
Amir was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Darongo connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Crunch! Darongo slams his shin into Amir's torso.
Amir misses with a head kick.
Darongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Amir.
Darongo with a nice calf kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Amir does it's job there.
Darongo connects with a body shot.
Amir misses with a wild body shot.
Amir misses with a body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Darongo, as that shot connected.
Darongo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Amir rather than just go for the knockout.
Amir moves into the clinch successfully.
Darongo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Amir's elbow.
Darongo scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Amir.
Darongo misses with some punches.
Amir tries a body shot but Darongo blocks it.
Amir blocks an uppercut.
Amir tries to pull guard but Darongo forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Amir misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Amir is trying to pull guard but Darongo has him pressed against the cage.
Darongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Darongo misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Amir on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Darongo swings wildly with an uppercut but Amir uses good head movement to avoid it.
Darongo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Amir fails to pull guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ali Amir. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Darongo blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Amir wants to break the clinch but can't.
Amir decides to pull guard.
Darongo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Let's hope that Darongo has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Amir wants to sweep but no luck.
Amir working for submissions but it's allowed Darongo to get to half guard.
Darongo is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Amir tries to get to full guard but Darongo has control of the leg.
Darongo is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Amir has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Darongo escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Darongo!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ronan Darongo showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Ali Amir's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Amir uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Darongo.
Nice shot lands for Amir.
Darongo scores with a body shot.
Amir is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Amir throws the left hand but Darongo avoids the punch easily.
Darongo connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Darongo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Amir misses the shot to the body.
Darongo chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Amir throws a nice looking combination but Darongo bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darongo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Darongo changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Darongo lands with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Darongo.
Amir lands with a slapping head kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Darongo lands a slapping body shot.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Darongo throws a nice looking combination but Amir bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Amir.
Amir misses with a wild body shot.
Darongo scores with a shot to the body.
Darongo throws a leg kick which misses Amir's front leg but catches the back leg as Amir tries to avoid it.
Amir moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Darongo throws out a powerful jab.
Darongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amir at a distance.
Amir throws a hook but Darongo blocks it.
Amir throws a half hearted mid kick.
That kick from Darongo tenderised Amir's leg. Amir is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Darongo.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Darongo.
Ronan Darongo seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Darongo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Amir takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Amir connects with a nice looking jab.
Darongo dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Amir. That did some damage!
Ali Amir has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Amir's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
A head kick misses from Amir.
Darongo connects with a body shot that sends Amir's belly button to the back.
Darongo lands a right hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Darongo.
Darongo misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Darongo scores with a punch to the head.
Amir throws a predictable looking body shot
and Darongo counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Darongo scores with a shot to the body.
Darongo lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Darongo lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Amir at a distance.
Darongo catches Amir with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Darongo comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Amir takes a jab right on the kisser.
Darongo swinging wildly here.
Amir is looking to counter the offense by Darongo and move into the clinch.
Darongo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Amir chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Darongo can pounce on him.
Darongo lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Darongo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Darongo lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Amir walks into a straight right hand from Darongo.
Ronan Darongo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Amir waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Darongo.
Darongo lands a body shot.
Darongo dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Darongo swats away the attempt to clinch by Amir.
Darongo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Darongo works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ronan Darongo comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Darongo 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 Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Gold scores the fight 27:30
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ronan Darongo!
Ronan Darongo thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Mate Orsic (ranked 874 p4p, 624 weight class) and Moe Lester (ranked 124 p4p, 95 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Orsic might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to KRS One - Rappaz R. N. Dainja. Lester is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Get Back - Ludacris. Mate Orsic had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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159
19 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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World class boxer
Good gas tank |
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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 18 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Mate Orsic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Moe Lester!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, James Glass and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Orsic misses with a few strikes there.
Lester moves away from the strike by Orsic.
Moe Lester seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Orsic throws a poor cross that misses
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Lester ducks right into an uppercut from Orsic.
Orsic scores with a three punch combo!
 Lester is rocked!
Orsic throws a right and a left that Lester avoids nicely.
Orsic shoots in for a takedown but Lester shows good takedown defense.
Orsic misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lester.
Lester stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Orsic has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Lester catches Orsic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lester pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lester closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Orsic did well to prevent Lester getting side control.
Lester prevents Orsic from improving his position.
Lester content to control rather than advance.
Orsic trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic wants to improve his position but Lester is controlling well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Orsic is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Lester pulls his head out easily.
Orsic actively working from the bottom here.
Orsic is staying active underneath Lester, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Lester prevents Orsic from improving his position.
Lester is taking a breather. Orsic says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Orsic is looking for a sweep. Lester is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Still in half guard, Lester seems content to control.
Orsic looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Lester lands a nice short elbow.
Orsic looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Orsic is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lester scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Orsic works his way to full guard. Good work.
Lester stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Orsic swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lester wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Lester has picked Orsic up and slammed him! Orsic can't keep hold of the triangle and Lester manages to pass to side control!
Orsic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orsic is looking for a sweep.
Orsic sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Lester is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Orsic is looking to improve his position.
Lester drops an elbow to the side of Orsic's head.
Orsic moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lester working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Orsic's head.
Lester not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Orsic has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Lester can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lester lands a couple of elbows.
Lester loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lester won't allow Orsic to sweep him here.
Lester stays in close to Orsic's body and controls the position.
Lester throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Orsic works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Lester not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Lester landing with the ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Orsic working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Lester doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Lester manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Orsic can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Lester controls the pace.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Moe Lester dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lester bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Orsic's head backwards.
Some wild striking there from Lester.
Mate Orsic is winning the standup battle so far.
Orsic connects with the punch.
The fighters circling - Lester throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Lester throws an overhand right that lands on Orsic's shoulder, as Orsic tries to avoid the shot.
Orsic takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Orsic throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lester misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Orsic.
Orsic misses with a body shot.
Lester swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Orsic fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lester manages to avoid it.
Orsic misses with a left hand
and Lester counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Orsic uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lester.
Lester misses with a straight right.
Lester uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Orsic.
Lester looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lester cracks Orsic with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Orsic displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lester.
Lester bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Orsic's head.
Orsic misses with a body punch
and Lester counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Orsic missing with a left hand there. Lester was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Lester might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Orsic gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Lester.
Lester gets the takedown into side control.
Moe Lester has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Orsic tries to improve position but can't.
Lester trying to control the action but Orsic is working from the bottom.
Orsic is trying to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orsic takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Orsic manages to work his way to half guard, despite Lester's best efforts.
Lester thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Orsic is pressing down on Lester's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Lester lands a couple of digs.
Lester controlling from the top position.
Lester trying to control the position from guard on top but Orsic is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orsic is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Lester wants to control from the top but Orsic keeps moving.
Lester in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lester must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Orsic looking for a guillotine here but Lester defends easily.
Lester lands a couple of elbows.
Orsic keeping moving, preventing Lester from controlling successfully.
Lester sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Orsic looking to hit a scissor sweep but Lester is one step ahead there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Lester with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lester is posturing up here but Orsic has hold of an arm and he's gone for an armbar! Lester tries to roll out but it's too tight and Lester has to tap! Slick submission there by Orsic!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Mate Orsic!
A relieved looking Mate Orsic thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Garik Andonian (ranked 734 p4p, 762 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 101 p4p, 107 weight class). Capac is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Iggy Pop - The Passenger. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 14 - 0, fighting out of New York, Garik Andonian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Capac scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Andonian doesn't seem bothered though.
Capac walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
As Capac looks to move away, Andonian throws a big counter combo but Capac just gets out of the way.
The crowd cheers as Capac lands an impressive looking overhand right. Andonian doesn't seem phased though.
Capac drives through with a takedown into guard.
Andonian is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Capac controls the pace.
Capac wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Andonian has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Andonian keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Capac looking to pass the guard.
Andonian looking to control.
Capac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Andonian wants to sweep here but Capac controlling him for the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Capac throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Capac thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Andonian is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Andonian is keeping the position.
Capac is working Andonian over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Andonian not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Andonian pulls Capac in close to his closed guard and prevents Capac from doing any damage or advancing position.
Capac trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Capac wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Capac pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Andonian is keeping the position for now.
Capac working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Capac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Capac seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Capac trying to control but Andonian is working from the bottom.
Andonian on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Andonian tries to get out of the position.
Capac passes into half guard.
Andonian is looking to improve his position.
Capac is working for a kimura but Andonian is defending it quite comfortably.
Capac is trying to control. Andonian wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac prevents Andonian from improving his position.
Andonian trying to control here.
Capac seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Andonian does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Capac is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Andonian is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
Capac is trying to control the action in half guard but Andonian is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Andonian won't allow Capac to pass to mount.
Andonian is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Capac's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Capac's back!
Andonian nearly escaped from the position there.
Capac breaks Andonian's hooks off and manages to turn into his guard.
Capac throws a big right hand that misses.
Andonian keeping full guard, as Capac tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Capac is stalling in the full guard.
Capac lands a couple of digs.
Capac scoring with punches to the head and body.
Andonian is trying to keep Capac in close.
Andonian is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
Capac showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Capac is pushing down on Andonian's leg trying to pass to half guard. Andonian is fighting to maintain full guard but Capac has managed to sneak the leg through.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac is trying to work for a kimura but Andonian is defending well.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Capac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manco Capac dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Capac fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Andonian manages to avoid it.
Andonian is looking to chop away at Capac's legs.
Capac with the counter takedown but Andonian avoids it easily.
Capac lands with a good body shot.
Capac fails with a takedown attempt.
Andonian throws a poor cross that misses
and Capac counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Andonian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Andonian looks to score with a jab to the body but Capac is just out of range.
Capac uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Andonian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Andonian moves away.
Capac scores with a nice right hand.
A big left from Andonian misses.
Andonian scores with a jab to the head.
Capac swings for the body but Andonian moves out of range.
Capac is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Andonian rather than just go for the knockout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Andonian blocks a jab.
Capac slips a jab and a cross from Andonian.
Andonian scores with a shot to the body.
Capac throws a body punch but Andonian moves out of range.
Capac comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Capac throws out a powerful jab.
Capac fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Andonian to the ground. Capac is now in Andonian's guard.
Capac wants to control from the top but Andonian keeps moving.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Capac advances position into side control!
Capac has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Andonian keeps working.
Andonian is looking to regain half guard here but Capac keeps moving and retains side control.
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!
An elbow from Capac crashes against the mat.
Andonian can't do much from the bottom here.
Andonian tries to buck Capac off but Capac is having none of it.
Capac tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Capac has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym.
Capac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Capac is trying to get an arm triangle but Andonian is defending well.
Capac misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Andonian is working to avoid the ground and pound but Capac connects with a decent elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Capac thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Andonian is looking for a sweep.
Andonian is not content to let Capac control the position.
Andonian regains half guard.
Capac works his foot free and advances to mount.
Capac lands a nice shot to the head.
Capac fails to take his opponent's back.
Capac takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Capac raining down shots from the mount!
Andonian is rocked!
Capac loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Andonian scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Capac land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Capac stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Manco Capac!
A relieved looking Manco Capac thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hero Shima (ranked 475 p4p, 860 weight class) and Tinashe Chukwuma (ranked 63 p4p, 104 weight class). Shima comes to the cage accompanied by C. R. E. A. M. This should be a great matchup!
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14 - 7 - 0 |
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Hero Shima!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tinashe Chukwuma!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima ducks under a wild hook from Chukwuma.
A clash of legs there as Shima blocks the low kick.
Chukwuma doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Shima pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Chukwuma back to the cage. Shima follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
 It looks like Tinashe Chukwuma has been cut.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Tinashe Chukwuma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chukwuma lands a leg kick that knocks Shima off balance momentarily.
Shima connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Chukwuma's hands.
Chukwuma motions for Shima to come forward. Chukwuma throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
An attempted straight right counter from Shima misses the target.
Shima has Chukwuma up against the cage in a clinch.
Chukwuma throws a punch but it's blocked by Shima.
A short uppercut from Chukwuma.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chukwuma swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima can't find room to land a body shot as Chukwuma controls the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chukwuma pushes Shima back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima pushes Chukwuma back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Chukwuma lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Chukwuma.
Shima blocks a body shot from Chukwuma.
Shima lands with a short shot to the head.
Shima gets through Chukwuma's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Shima misses with a punch on the inside.
Chukwuma misses with a knee strike.
Chukwuma goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Shima cracks Chukwuma with a nice body shot.
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima 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.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Chukwuma misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
Chukwuma looks winded!
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
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!
Shima lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Shima throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A left hand lands to the body for Shima.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Shima misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Shima lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima tries a body shot but Chukwuma blocks it.
Chukwuma with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shima scores with a hook to the body.
Shima lands with a right to the head.
Shima tries to work over Chukwuma's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Shima lands a hook that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma misses with a knee to the head.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
Shima digs a right hand underneath Chukwuma's ribcage. Chukwuma let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short left from Shima.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Shima presses Chukwuma against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Shima lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Shima lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chukwuma.
Shima lands a body punch.
Shima lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chukwuma backwards.
Chukwuma blocks a body shot from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Shima.
Shima lands a right hand.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Chukwuma throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice right hand lands inside from Shima.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Shima.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwuma controls his hands.
Chukwuma scores with a knee to the head.
Shima lands a nice shot to the body.
Shima misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chukwuma prevents a body shot from Shima.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Shima struggles to land a body shot inside as Chukwuma controls his hands.
Chukwuma blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Shima creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Chukwuma tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Shima.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shima creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nice body punch from Shima - that landed with a thud.
A nice left hand lands by Shima.
Shima is working Chukwuma over against the cage.
Chukwuma misses with the head strike.
Shima throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chukwumas head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
With the fighters up against the cage, Shima throws an elbow but misses.
Shima blocking some punches.
Shima is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Shima working some nice short punches in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hero Shima dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Tinashe Chukwuma's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Shima tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Chukwuma is able to avoid easily.
Shima waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chukwuma.
Chukwuma tries to land a front kick but Shima steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Shima is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chukwuma can do to turn this around?
Shima cracks Chukwuma with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Shima has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Chukwuma to stand back up!
Chukwuma is rocked!
That has opened up Tinashe Chukwuma's cut even more.
Chukwuma misses with a hook
and Shima counters with a huge left! Chukwuma is in big trouble! He's backing up but Shima isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Chukwuma from any more damage. A dominating finish by Shima!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:28 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hero Shima!
A victorious Hero Shima 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Kurt Cobain (ranked 358 p4p, 593 weight class) and Schmedgar Dimms (ranked 60 p4p, 89 weight class). Cobain comes to the cage accompanied by Smells Like Teen Spirit. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kurt Cobain!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 9 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Schmedgar Dimms!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice jab there from Cobain.
Cobain tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dimms was well out of range. Poor timing from Cobain.
Dimms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
It looked like Cobain wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Cobain throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimms throws out a counter right but Cobain avoids it with no problem.
Cobain misses with a looping left.
Cobain connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dimms momentarily.
Dimms staying out of range there.
Dimms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimms tries to land a front kick but Cobain steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Cobain misses with an uppercut. Dimms saw that one coming.
Cobain closes the distance and clinches.
Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dimms manages to break the clinch.
Cobain tests Dimms's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobain fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dimms swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jab from Cobain.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Cobain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobain swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain swings for the body but Dimms moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cobain blocks a jab.
Dimms misses with a body kick.
Dimms tests Cobain's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cobain slips under a jab from Dimms.
Cobain avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cobain is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dimms.
The fighters circling - Cobain throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Dimms tries to work over Cobain's front leg with a kick but Cobain checks it.
Cobain misses with a hook. Dimms ducked under it nicely.
Dimms gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Cobain.
Cobain waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dimms.
Cobain steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dimms.
Cobain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dimms.
Cobain lands a nice leg kick that just misses Dimms's sensitive parts.
Dimms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobain is able to avoid easily.
Dimms connects with a crisp jab.
Dimms looks to land a right hand but Cobain moved out of range.
Cobain has been working on his boxing with his coaches at BRAZILIAN TOP TEAM in the buildup to the fight.
Cobain throws a body punch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
Cobain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Cobain is looking to clinch but Dimms is avoiding it.
Cobain looks to land a right hand but Dimms moved out of range.
Cobain lands a nice looking body shot.
Dimms throws a hook but Cobain blocks it.
Cobain lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms misses with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dimms takes a swing at Cobain's ribcage but misses.
Dimms blocks a jab.
Dimms takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Dimms slips a jab from Cobain.
Cobain tries to clinch up.
Dimms throws a hook but Cobain blocks it.
Cobain tries to clinch but Dimms moves out of range.
Dimms tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cobain was well out of range. Poor timing from Dimms.
Dimms misses with a looping left.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobain. Dimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms loads up on a big right hand but Cobain slips the punch.
Cobain wants to clinch up but Dimms keeps it at a distance.
Cobain keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dimms.
Cobain with a jab.
Dimms swats away the attempt to clinch by Cobain.
A jab from Cobain misses.
Nice defenses there by Cobain.
A punch lands to the side of Dimms 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Cobain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimms throws a low kick, looking for Cobain's leg but Cobain calmly moves out of range.
Dimms throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dimms. Cobain does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobain lands an overhand right.
A bone on bone clash there as Cobain blocks the leg kick.
An attempted straight right counter from Cobain misses the target.
Dimms slips a jab from Cobain.
Cobain is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Cobain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dimms sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dimms uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Dimms thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dimms throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dimms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobain throws out the jab.
Cobain misses with a looping right.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobain.
Cobain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dimms misses with a body kick.
Cobain bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Dimms misses with a low kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobain. Dimms does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dimms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobain throws out the jab.
Cobain thuds a left hand into Dimms's body.
Cobain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimms throws a body shot but no joy.
Cobain throws an off balance right hand
and Dimms connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cobain circles away from the clinch attempt.
Cobain rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Dimms makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Cobain staying out of range there.
Dimms takes one to the chin there.
Cobain misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dimms.
Cobain drives through and clinches with Dimms against the cage.
Cobain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dimms works on Cobain's body with a couple of short punches.
Cobain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobain has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Cobain misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A hook to the body from Dimms.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cobain.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Cobain dominated that round.
That's time! Cobain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Dimms throws a hook but Cobain blocks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cobain looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cobain slips a straight right by Dimms.
Cobain lands with a cross.
Dimms walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cobain checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Dimms steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cobain.
Cobain takes a swing at Dimms's ribcage but misses.
Cobain doesn't manage to clinch there - Dimms circles away.
Dimms displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Cobain throws out the jab.
Cobain throws a jab but it's blocked by Dimms.
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobain takes one to the chin there.
Cobain connects with a body shot.
Dimms slips a jab from Cobain.
A countering left hand to the body from Dimms misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed right hand from Dimms misses the target.
Cobain drives through and clinches with Dimms against the cage.
Cobain tries to throw a body punch but Dimms avoids it by throwing Cobain back against the cage.
Dimms looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
A short right from Cobain on the inside.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms blocks an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobain takes a shot to the head.
Cobain prevents a body shot from Dimms.
Dimms working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Cobain makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Cobain misses with a body punch.
Cobain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Cobain seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Dimms can turn it around.
A short left from Cobain.
Cobain lands a shot to the body.
Dimms is trying to break the clinch but Cobain is controlling him.
Cobain keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Dimms's efforts to push away.
Cobain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dimms.
Dimms lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short uppercut from Cobain.
Cobain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimms or not.
Still in the clinch, Cobain scores with a nice short 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!
Dimms blocks a body shot from Cobain.
Cobain lands with a left to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobain lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dimms.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Cobain.
Cobain lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dimms is breathing heavily.
Cobain misses with a punch on the inside.
Cobain lands with a right to the head.
Cobain misses with a body punch.
Cobain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Good body shot from Cobain.
Dimms blocks a body shot from Cobain.
Cobain has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Cobain works on Dimms's body with a couple of short punches.
Schmedgar Dimms has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cobain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobain is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dimms can do to turn this around?
Cobain lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dimms or not.
A right handed body shot lands from Cobain.
Cobain lands with a right to the head.
Cobain lands a left hand.
Cobain lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Cobain lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Cobain swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Cobain misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobain tries to throw a body punch but Dimms avoids it by throwing Cobain back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobain.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dimms.
A head punch on the inside from Cobain fails to land.
Cobain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dimms misses with the head strike.
Dimms misses with some punches.
Cobain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cobain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobains head.
Dimms digs a right hand underneath Cobain's ribcage. Cobain let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Cobain misses with a short punch on the inside.
Cobain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cobain.
Cobain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimms.
A nice left hand lands by Dimms.
Cobain lands an uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dimms is working Cobain over against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for Cobain.
Cobain fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimms tries to work over Cobain's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Cobain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobain gets through Dimms's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobain goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dimms blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobain controls his hands.
Dimms pushes Cobain back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cobain working aggressively here.
Cobain lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Dimms backwards.
Cobain tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cobain is working Dimms over against the cage.
Dimms breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dimms misses with an attempted mid kick.
Dimms finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Dimms misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cobain.
Cobain clobbers Dimms with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cobain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dimms.
Cobain takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kurt Cobain dominated that second round.
That's time! Cobain's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Cobain ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dimms moves away.
A swing and a miss from Dimms.
Cobain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimms on the side of the head.
Cobain tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dimms swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Dimms avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dimms on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cobain scores with a crisp jab that stopped Dimms in his tracks.
Dimms keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Dimms.
Cobain staying out of range there.
Cobain tries to clinch but Dimms moves out of range.
Cobain cracks Dimms with a good jab.
Donk. Cobain catches Dimms right on the button with a cross.
Cobain lands a jab.
Cobain finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cobain fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A cross from Cobain lands.
Kurt Cobain is winning the standup battle so far.
Dimms misses with a wild body shot.
Cobain throws a leg kick but Dimms sees it coming and moves out of range.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cobain darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dimms misses with an uppercut.
Dimms attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Cobain was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Cobain, as that shot connected.
Dimms has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Jab by Dimms.
Cobain closes the distance and pushes Dimms back into the cage.
Dimms is trying to force a seperation but Cobain has the dominant position.
Cobain has a couple of punches blocked by Dimms.
Cobain misses with a punch on the inside.
A short right from Cobain on the inside.
Cobain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Cobain can't find room to land a body shot as Dimms controls the action.
Cobain throws a punch but it's blocked by Dimms.
Dimms pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cobain with a nice cross.
Cobain checks the leg kick nicely there.
Dimms throws a sloppy head kick and Cobain moves out of range easily.
Cobain moves out of range of the strikes.
Cobain darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cobain fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dimms on the side of the head.
Cobain moves out of range of the body kick from Dimms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Cobain does it's job there.
Cobain wants to clinch.
Cobain jabs Dimms right on the nose. Dimms blinks but takes it well.
Dimms walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dimms lands a front kick.
Dimms throws a hook but Cobain blocks it.
Dimms waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cobain.
Dimms shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Kurt Cobain is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Dimms tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cobain is able to avoid easily.
Dimms closes the distance and clinches.
Dimms lands with a left to the head.
Dimms working hard to break the clinch.
Dimms misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cobain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dimms misses with a body punch.
Cobain blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cobain stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Cobain lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Cobain.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nice body punch from Cobain - that landed with a thud.
Dimms lands a left hand.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms misses with some punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dimms has a couple of punches blocked by Cobain.
Cobain blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Dimms misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobain controls his hands.
Dimms doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dimms misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dimms struggles to land a body shot inside as Cobain controls his hands.
Cobain throws a head punch that misses.
A short left from Dimms.
Dimms tries to circle away but Cobain has him pinned against the cage.
Dimms swings wildly with an uppercut but Cobain uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dimms tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Kurt Cobain.
Well Cobain 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 Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kurt Cobain!
Kurt Cobain thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Julio Cruzeiro (ranked 664 p4p, 421 weight class) and Wille Thai (ranked 99 p4p, 60 weight class). Cruzeiro comes into the arena with Jah Jah The Conqueror by Linval Thompson blaring out of the sound system. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 14 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Julio Cruzeiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 15 - 0, fighting out of London, Wille Thai!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruzeiro misses with a body shot.
Cruzeiro lands a nice hook to Thai's body. Thai takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Cruzeiro throws a right and a left that both miss.
Cruzeiro misses with a hook to the body
and Thai counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cruzeiro!
Thai is working to tighten his grip on Cruzeiro's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Cruzeiro has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Thai is really squeezing tight and eventually Cruzeiro passes out! Thai breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wille Thai!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yardbird Knox (ranked 463 p4p, 753 weight class) and Daniel Spong (ranked 61 p4p, 91 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yardbird Knox!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniel Spong!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Richard Clark and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spong lands an overhand right.
Spong dips to his left and cracks Knox with an uppercut!
Knox looks to land a left hand but Spong moved out of range nicely.
Spong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Knox ducks right into an uppercut from Spong.
The fighters circling - Spong throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A big left from Spong misses.
Knox is looking to counter with a body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Spong 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.
Spong jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Spong moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Spong fails to land the takedown.
Spong thuds his right hand into Knox's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Spong loads up on a big right hand but Knox slips the punch.
Spong connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Knox looks to score with a jab to the body but Spong is just out of range.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Spong avoids the body shot from Knox.
Spong drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Knox defends it well.
Spong throws a sloppy head kick and Knox moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knox stuffs the takedown.
Knox just misses with a punch to the body.
Knox lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Spong misses with a left hand
and Knox counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Spong thinking.
Spong throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Knox tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Spong is in Knox's guard.
Spong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Spong wants to pass the guard but Knox is keeping the position.
Spong controlling from the top position.
Spong passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knox's coaches at Canadian Combat Academy have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Spong drops an elbow to the side of Knox's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spong trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
Spong thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Spong trying to advance position but Knox counters by regaining guard.
Spong is looking to work some ground and pound but Knox has wrist control.
Knox keeping moving, preventing Spong from controlling successfully.
Knox will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Spong throwing strikes but missing.
Spong passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knox keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Spong lands strikes from half guard.
Spong trying to control the action but Knox is working from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Spong looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Knox with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Spong throwing shots but Knox is blocking nicely.
Spong with the ground and pound but Knox uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Knox looking to control.
Spong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spong postures up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Knox works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Spong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
Spong passes Knox's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Knox has hold of Spong's hands but Spong slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Spong has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Spong is looking to take a break and control but Knox is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Spong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Knox defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daniel Spong dominated that round.
That's time! Knox's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Spong checks a leg kick nicely.
Spong takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Spong lands with a straight right. Knox didn't see that one coming.
Spong displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Knox throws out the jab.
Spong has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Spong misses with a right hand
and Knox counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Spong throws out a loose jab but Knox uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Knox wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Spong might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Spong throws a hook to the side of Knox's head but Knox sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Spong looks to land a left hand but Knox moved out of range nicely.
Knox takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Spong uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Spong. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Spong shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Knox is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Spong postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spong wants to control from the top but Knox keeps moving.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong throws a big elbow that misses.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Spong accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Spong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Spong stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Knox swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Spong working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Spong throws a big right hand that misses.
Spong content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knox has momentary wrist control but Spong slips an elbow through the middle.
Spong cracks Knox with a solid left hand.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Spong missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Spong trying to control the position from guard on top but Knox is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Knox working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Spong.
Spong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Spong is working Knox over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Knox is trying to keep Spong in close.
Spong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
Spong looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spong postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Knox knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Spong on the ground.
Spong lands a couple of elbows.
Spong keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Knox's head.
Spong scoring with some ground and pound.
Spong working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Spong trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Spong passes into half guard.
Knox on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Spong working Knox over with strikes.
Spong slips a nice elbow through Knox's hands, connecting with Knox's forehead.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Spong connects with a nice short shot to Knox's temple.
Knox is rocked!
Spong thows a huge punch but Knox dodges it nicely.
Spong is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Oh Knox is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spong lands a big elbow - Knox is out of it! He's waving his arms around but his eyes are closed and he's not intelligently defending himself - the ref has no choice but to jump in and stop the fight! This one is in the books! A TKO win for Spong!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Spong!
During a confident post fight interview, Daniel Spong thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
The defeated Yardbird Knox had this to say: 'If you haven't lost in this sport, you haven't fought the right guys yet.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jesus Christ Karter (ranked 343 p4p, 153 weight class) and Mister Mediocre (ranked 57 p4p, 29 weight class). Mediocre has chosen The Champ Is Here! as his entrance music. 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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155
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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 27 - 16 - 1, fighting out of New York, Jesus Christ Karter!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mister Mediocre!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Sam Margolis and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Karter missing with a left hand there. Mediocre was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Karter checks the leg kick.
Karter takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Karter checks a leg kick.
Mediocre with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mediocre takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Karter throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Mediocre to counter with a crisp jab.
Karter checks a leg kick.
Mediocre tests Karter's chin there with a solid looking shot.
An inside leg kick from Mediocre misses.
Mediocre tries to land a front kick but Karter steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Karter moves away from the strike by Mediocre.
Good leg kick by Mediocre.
Karter is looking to slow Mediocre down with leg kicks.
Karter fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Mediocre, pushing him back against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mediocre gets through Karter's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre lands a left hand that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter is looking to control Mediocre's arms but Mediocre gets an underhook and turns him. Now Karter has his back to the cage.
Karter tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mediocre lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A shot in the inside from Mediocre.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mediocre misses with a punch to the body.
Mediocre lands a nice uppercut.
Karter blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mediocre misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Karter.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Mediocre gets the underhooks and prevents it.
A right handed body shot lands from Mediocre.
Karter struggles to land a body shot inside as Mediocre controls his hands.
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Karter fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mediocre misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mediocre.
Mediocre has a couple of punches blocked by Karter.
Karter softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A short body shot lands from Mediocre as the two fighters clinch.
Mediocre lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
Karter misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Karter tries to stall but Mediocre uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Mediocre swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mediocre lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Karter backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Karters head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mediocre blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mediocre tries to work over Karter's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mediocre lands a body shot.
A right handed body shot lands from Karter.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mediocre.
Mediocre has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Karter seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Mediocre can turn it around.
Karter lands an uppercut.
Mediocre swings wildly with an uppercut but Karter uses good head movement to avoid it.
Karter's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mediocre tries to throw a body punch but Karter avoids it by throwing Mediocre back against the cage.
Mediocre lands a shoulder strike.
Karter wants to stall.
Karter is working Mediocre over against the cage.
Karter misses with a hook to the ribs.
Karter turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
You can see the frustration on Mediocre's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Mediocre tries to bench press Karter off him but Karter keeps the position.
Karter is looking to take a break and control but Mediocre is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Karter scores with punches from side control.
Mediocre looking for a sweep but Karter has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Mediocre tries to lock up and control but Karter gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Mediocre bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Mediocre wants to pass the guard but Karter is keeping the position.
Mediocre trying to control the position from guard on top but Karter is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mediocre trying to move into half guard but instead Karter has managed to sweep!
Karter is working Mediocre over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Karter pushes down on Mediocre's leg and manages to get into half guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Mediocre manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mediocre has momentary wrist control but Karter slips an elbow through the middle.
Mediocre is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Karter frees his head nicely. Oh but Mediocre has switched to an armbar! Karter is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Mister Mediocre!
Mister Mediocre decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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