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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Shu Fang Tzeng (ranked 2840 p4p, 6351 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 166 p4p, 264 weight class). Tzeng's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Mantra Chant. Sanders has chosen Shooter Gang as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Shu Fang Tzeng!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tzeng drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tzeng drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sanders manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Tzeng has Sanders in his guard.
Tzeng keeping moving, preventing Sanders from controlling successfully.
Sanders might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Tzeng haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Tzeng throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Tzeng looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sanders is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sanders stays in close to Tzeng's body and controls the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tzeng is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sanders trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Tzeng wants to sweep here but Sanders controlling him for the moment.
Tzeng is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Tzeng had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sanders defends it easily.
Sanders with a nice head shot there.
Sanders throws a sloppy strike and Tzeng has hooked up an armbar on the loose arm! He's turned and extended fully! Sanders is forced to tap! Great BJJ from Tzeng!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shu Fang Tzeng!
Our winner, Shu Fang Tzeng, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
Bernie Sanders spoke after the fight, saying 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Moosh Dambullah (ranked 2844 p4p, 2211 weight class) and Kake Kummola (ranked 353 p4p, 292 weight class). Dambullah comes to the cage accompanied by Boom Boom. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 39 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Moosh Dambullah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kake Kummola!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kummola gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Dambullah throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Dambullah lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kummola backwards.
Dambullah tries to work over Kummola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Dambullah.
Kummola misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dambullah.
Kummola lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Kummola tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dambullah misses with a body punch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Dambullah creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Dambullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kummola slips a straight right by Dambullah.
Dambullah jabs Kummola right on the nose. Kummola blinks but takes it well.
 It looks like Kake Kummola has been cut.
Dambullah connects with an inside leg kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kummola steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dambullah.
Kummola closes the distance and pushes Dambullah back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dambullah lands a left hand.
The referee calls for Kummola to work.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kummola.
Kummola tries to work over Dambullah's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dambullah working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dambullah breaks from the clinch.
Kummola wants to clinch.
A big left from Kummola misses.
Kummola doesn't manage to clinch there - Dambullah circles away.
A low kick lands for Dambullah.
Dambullah connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Dambullah misses the shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dambullah throws a big shot that misses.
Kake Kummola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kummola tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kummola takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kummola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Dambullah takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A bone on bone clash there as Kummola blocks the leg kick.
Kummola's corner calls for a 1-2. Kummola obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Kummola has closed the distance and engaged Dambullah in a clinch.
Kummola working aggressively here.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah misses with a punch on the inside.
Kummola lands a nice uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kummola takes a shot to the head.
Dambullah misses with some punches.
Dambullah works on Kummola's body with a couple of short punches.
Dambullah goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Kummola looking to slow down the pace here.
Kummola's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dambullah fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dambullah lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Dambullah swings wildly with an uppercut but Kummola uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dambullah breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Kummola throws a leg kick
and Dambullah counters with a nice uppercut.
Kummola throws a head kick that Dambullah semi-blocks.
Dambullah uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Kummola has time to react.
Kummola will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
That kick from Dambullah tenderised Kummola's leg. Kummola is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
A clash of legs there as Kummola blocks the low kick.
Nice defenses there by Kummola.
A left lands for Dambullah.
 Kummola is rocked!
Kummola ducks into an uppercut from Dambullah and that's knocked him out cold! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papa Moosh Dambullah!
Our winner, Papa Moosh Dambullah, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Needno Badges (ranked 3045 p4p, 2234 weight class) and Dag Schotel (ranked 381 p4p, 285 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Needno Badges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dag Schotel!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badges uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Schotel.
Badges throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and Schotel releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Badges lands a nice looking body shot.
Schotel defending well as Badges loads up on a big left hand.
Schotel 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.
Schotel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
 It looks like Needno Badges has been cut.
Schotel dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Badges seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Badges fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Schotel on the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Schotel 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Schotel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Badges connects with a right hand. Schotel shakes it off.
A lazy left from Schotel finds it's target.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Badges throws a series of punches but Schotel moves out of range.
Schotel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Badges.
Badges connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Schotel's hands.
Schotel takes one on the button.
Schotel fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Badges misses with an uppercut.
Schotel throws a poor cross that misses
and Badges counters with a stiff right hand.
Schotel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Badges.
Schotel moves out of range of the strikes.
Badges moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Schotel thuds a left hand into Badges's body.
Schotel lands with a good body shot.
Schotel tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Badges was well out of range. Poor timing from Schotel.
Badges will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Schotel thows a left - swing and a miss!
Badges waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Schotel.
Badges jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Badges walks into a stiff left hand from Schotel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Badges ducks under a wild hook from Schotel.
Badges throws a big counter combination but Schotel scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Badges tries to sprawl but Schotel drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Badges is trying to stand back up but Schotel is controlling him
Schotel is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Badges doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Schotel.
Badges knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Schotel on the ground.
Schotel trying to mount his opponent but Badges defends it.
Badges on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Schotel is nestled in close to Badges, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schotel thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Badges's head.
Schotel lands with a punch from half guard.
Badges won't allow Schotel to pass to mount.
Schotel seems to be working for a kimura but Badges defends the submission attempt.
Schotel stops Badges from getting back to his feet.
Badges blocking the ground and pound attempt from Schotel.
Schotel drops an elbow to the side of Badges's head.
Schotel seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Badges does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Schotel lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Schotel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schotel tries to pass to full mount but Badges defends it.
Schotel missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Schotel is just content to waste time from the top position. Badges takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Schotel in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Schotel is working Badges over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dag Schotel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Needno Badges's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schotel misses with a hook.
Schotel slips under a jab.
Schotel shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Badges napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Badges tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Badges is trying to get back to his feet but Schotel has full control of the position and if anything, Badges has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Schotel connects with a series of strikes and the referee is calling for Badges to escape the position.
Badges wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
Schotel scoring with strikes but Badges is staying in there.
Schotel is trying to control here but Badges has managed to regain half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Schotel not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schotel frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Schotel lands a nice shot to the head.
Schotel landing strikes, looking to finish!
Schotel fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
 Badges is rocked!
Schotel connects with a bit shot that sees Badges covering up! More strikes from Schotel and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Schotel is our winner by TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dag Schotel!
Dag Schotel thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Barnes (ranked 1971 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Jake Reaper (ranked 111 p4p, 109 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jake Reaper!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reaper throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Barnes stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Reaper lands a right hook to the body.
Reaper throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes throws a series of punches but Reaper avoids them all with ease.
Reaper defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
A nice side step and Reaper releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Some wild striking there from Barnes.
A telegraphed right hand from Reaper misses the target.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Reaper lands with a good body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Reaper throws a nice head kick!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Reaper scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Barnes takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Reaper throws a sloppy head kick and Barnes moves out of range easily.
Reaper is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Reaper moves away.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Reaper moves into range and connects with a jab.
Reaper fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Reaper jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reaper.
Barnes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Reaper changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Reaper there.
Reaper tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Barnes was well out of range. Poor timing from Reaper.
Reaper lands a glancing blow to the side of Barnes's head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Barnes.
A slow jab from Reaper misses its intended target.
Barnes misses with a kick to the body.
Good work by Reaper as he checks the leg kick.
Reaper throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a series of wild punches.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper wants to land a leg kick but Barnes is out of range.
Barnes feinted with a counter takedown.
Reaper misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Barnes.
Reaper throws a body kick that misses.
Reaper slips a jab from Barnes.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A lazy left from Reaper finds it's target.
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jake Reaper is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Barnes will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Reaper throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Reaper throws a head kick that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes thows a huge punch but Reaper dodges it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reaper does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Barnes has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Barnes thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Reaper's head.
Reaper keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Barnes sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Reaper defending well though.
Barnes working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Reaper tries to get to full guard but Barnes has control of the leg.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Reaper manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jake Reaper will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Reaper defending well as Barnes loads up on a big left hand.
Reaper misses with a few strikes there.
Barnes throws a solid leg kick but Reaper takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Barnes.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
A bone on bone clash there as Barnes blocks the leg kick.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes tries to move into range but Reaper moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Jake Reaper seems to be getting the better of the standup.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes throws a right and a left that Reaper avoids nicely.
Reaper connects with a looping right hand.
Barnes throws a body punch but Reaper moves out of range.
Reaper throws a big counter head kick but Barnes avoids it with no problem.
Barnes takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reaper throws a hook but Barnes avoids it easily.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Reaper avoids it well and moves away.
Reaper fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes looks to score with a jab to the body but Reaper is just out of range.
Barnes is looking to wear down Reaper with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Reaper throws a body shot but no joy.
Reaper moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Barnes uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Reaper.
Barnes lands a jab.
Barnes takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Barnes throws the left hand but Reaper avoids the punch easily.
Sloppy strikes from Barnes. Those never looked like landing.
Reaper feints and then cracks Barnes's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Barnes down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reaper throws the left hand but Barnes avoids the punch easily.
Reaper misses with a kick to the body.
Barnes has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Barnes needs to keep his hands up - Reaper had a free shot at his head there.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Barnes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reaper lands a really nice looking cross but Barnes seems unphased.
Reaper throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Reaper throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reaper misses with a wild body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper lands with a slapping head kick.
Reaper connects with a good right hand that stumbles Barnes. Barnes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
A telegraphed right hand from Barnes misses the target.
Barnes backing away here, and Reaper unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
Barnes scores with a jab to the body.
Reaper works Barnes's body with a nice hook.
Reaper displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Barnes throws out the jab.
Reaper has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Reaper.
Barnes fails to land with a series of punches.
Reaper sizes up Barnes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
Alex Barnes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes throws a lazy right hand but Reaper sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Reaper throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Reaper is out of range.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Barnes lands a leg kick that knocks Reaper off balance momentarily.
An inside leg kick from Reaper misses.
Reaper with the inside leg kick.
Reaper bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
An inside leg kick from Barnes misses.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reaper cracks Barnes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Reaper throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Reaper showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Reaper cracks Barnes with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Reaper uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Reaper scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Reaper has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Reaper swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Barnes takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Barnes closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Reaper moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reaper scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Barnes checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper.
Reaper connects with a crisp jab.
Jake Reaper seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes looks to land a combination but Reaper avoids it well.
Barnes throws a nice looking combination but Reaper bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Donk. Reaper catches Barnes right on the button with a cross.
Barnes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Barnes takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reaper connects with a right hand. Barnes shakes it off.
Reaper throws a nice inside leg kick.
Barnes missing with a left hand there. Reaper was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Reaper lands a nice looking body shot.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Jake Reaper is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reaper misses with an attempted mid kick.
The crowd cheers as Reaper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
Reaper looks to land a right hand but Barnes moved out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Good shot there by Reaper.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes drops down looking for a counter takedown but Reaper sprawls and moves away.
Reaper lands with a slapping head kick.
Barnes misses with a straight left.
Barnes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Reaper counters with a stiff right hand.
Barnes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Reaper throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Barnes was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Reaper lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Reaper throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Reaper's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Barnes connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Reaper scrambles back to his feet.
Reaper takes a swing at Barnes's ribcage but misses.
Barnes takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nice body kick there by Reaper.
Barnes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Alex Barnes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Barnes on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Reaper looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Barnes on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Reaper throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Reaper lands with a nice body punch.
Barnes fails with the takedown
and Reaper counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes misses the shot to the body.
Barnes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
The crowd cheers as Reaper lands an impressive looking overhand right. Barnes doesn't seem phased though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Barnes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Reaper lands with an uppercut that bounces Barnes off the cage and back into range.
Reaper throws a leg kick which misses Barnes's front leg but catches the back leg as Barnes tries to avoid it.
Barnes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Reaper.
Barnes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Reaper tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
Barnes throws a hook but Reaper avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reaper. Barnes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Barnes appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Reaper throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jake Reaper comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Reaper winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. 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 Steven Brown scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jake Reaper!
An out of breath Jake Reaper thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Vasily Khrapov Jr (ranked 1416 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Segundo Garcia (ranked 190 p4p, 212 weight class). Vasily Khrapov Jr could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Segundo Garcia's chin.
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Vasily Khrapov Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Segundo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Khrapov Jr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Garcia is looking to improve his position.
Khrapov Jr is looking to take a break and control but Garcia is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Garcia is trying is best to control the position here.
Garcia has hold of Khrapov Jr's hands but Khrapov Jr slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Khrapov Jr seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Garcia does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Garcia controlling the position well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Khrapov Jr thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
We've been hearing that Khrapov Jr has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Garcia trying to control here.
Khrapov Jr is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Garcia is holding on to half guard well.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia is positioning himself well to prevent Khrapov Jr advancing to mount.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
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.
Garcia is looking to control Khrapov Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but Garcia is blocking nicely.
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia wants to control but Khrapov Jr is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Garcia blocking the ground and pound attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Ground and pound from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr is nestled in close to Garcia, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Garcia is looking to control Khrapov Jr's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Garcia avoid being mounted?
That's three 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. Khrapov Jr connects with a nice short shot to Garcia's temple.
Khrapov Jr wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Khrapov Jr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Garcia's head.
Khrapov Jr throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Garcia to regain full guard.
Khrapov Jr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Garcia has momentary wrist control but Khrapov Jr slips an elbow through the middle.
Khrapov Jr controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Khrapov Jr postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Garcia trying to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia keeping full guard, as Khrapov Jr tries to pass.
Khrapov Jr throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Garcia works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Garcia is trying to control the position but Khrapov Jr postures up.
Garcia working for a triangle but Khrapov Jr defends it easily.
Khrapov Jr scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Garcia controls Khrapov Jr momentarily but Khrapov Jr frees himself.
Khrapov Jr trying to control but Garcia is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vasily Khrapov Jr dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Good work by Khrapov Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Khrapov Jr ducks right into an uppercut from Garcia.
Khrapov Jr jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Khrapov Jr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Garcia pinned against the cage. Garcia gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Garcia connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Garcia throws a head kick that misses.
Garcia walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Garcia throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Garcia misses with an uppercut. Khrapov Jr saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice shot lands for Garcia.
Khrapov Jr looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Garcia cracks Khrapov Jr with a right hand to the side of the head.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown but Garcia shows good takedown defense.
A little jabbing left from Garcia on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A big right from Khrapov Jr misses.
Khrapov Jr drives through and clinches with Garcia against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Garcia has a couple of punches blocked by Khrapov Jr.
Garcia lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Khrapov Jr swings wildly with an uppercut but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body punch.
Khrapov Jr lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia throws a jab when Khrapov Jr was well out of range.
Khrapov Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Khrapov Jr takes a swing at Garcia's ribcage but misses.
Segundo Garcia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Garcia misses with a low kick.
Garcia attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Khrapov Jr just misses with a punch to the body.
Garcia ducks under a wild hook from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr darts in looking for a takedown but Garcia gets double underhooks and turns Khrapov Jr into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Khrapov Jr breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Garcia as he jumps to the side.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Garcia but Garcia pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Garcia ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Garcia lands a two punch combo.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Garcia needs to keep his hands up - Khrapov Jr had a free shot at his head there.
A slapping leg kick lands for Garcia.
Garcia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Garcia.
A little feinted left hand from Khrapov Jr on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Segundo Garcia has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Garcia lands with a straight right. Khrapov Jr didn't see that one coming.
Khrapov Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Khrapov Jr slips a jab from Garcia.
Garcia motions for Khrapov Jr to come forward. Garcia throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
No joy there for Garcia, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Khrapov Jr moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Khrapov Jr is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Khrapov Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr throws a hook but Garcia avoids it easily.
Garcia punishes Khrapov Jr's body with a nice straight punch.
Segundo Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Khrapov Jr checks a leg kick.
Khrapov Jr slips under a jab.
Khrapov Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Garcia's shoulder, as Garcia tries to avoid the shot.
Garcia scores with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Khrapov Jr.
Garcia throws a fast counter high kick but Khrapov Jr manages to duck under it in time.
Segundo Garcia is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Khrapov Jr misses with a looping right.
A telegraphed right hand from Garcia misses the target.
Khrapov Jr drops his hands momentarily and Garcia takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Khrapov Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Khrapov Jr walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Nice shot by Garcia.
Khrapov Jr walks into a straight right hand from Garcia.
Garcia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A low kick from Garcia is predictable there
and Khrapov Jr counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Garcia swats away the attempt to clinch by Khrapov Jr.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Good work by Khrapov Jr as he checks the leg kick.
Khrapov Jr has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Garcia wants it to stay on the feet.
Garcia throws a front kick aimed at Khrapov Jr's knee but Khrapov Jr avoids it well.
Khrapov Jr shoots in but no luck this time.
Garcia throws out a powerful jab.
Garcia tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Khrapov Jr is able to avoid easily.
Khrapov Jr avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That kick from Garcia tenderised Khrapov Jr's leg. Khrapov Jr is trying to keep his angry face on.
Khrapov Jr takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Garcia lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia looks to land a right hand but Khrapov Jr moved out of range.
Khrapov Jr tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Garcia paws at him with a jab and circles away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Segundo Garcia showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
The fighters circling - Khrapov Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Garcia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Garcia moves out of range as Khrapov Jr strikes.
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and clinches up with Garcia, looking for a takedown. Khrapov Jr pushes Garcia against the cage but Garcia circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Garcia lands a lovely overhand right.
Garcia lands with a thumping leg kick.
Khrapov Jr lands a jab.
Khrapov Jr throws out a loose jab but Garcia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Khrapov Jr misses with a wild body shot.
Garcia with a body punch. A glancing blow.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Khrapov Jr.
Khrapov Jr shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Garcia is trying to get back to full guard.
Garcia is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Khrapov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Vasily Khrapov Jr overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Khrapov Jr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Khrapov Jr sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Garcia defending well though.
Khrapov Jr is thwarting Garcia's attempts to control the position.
Khrapov Jr scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Khrapov Jr thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Khrapov Jr throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia wants to get back to full guard.
Khrapov Jr thows a huge punch but Garcia dodges it nicely.
Khrapov Jr is trying to control. Garcia wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Khrapov Jr throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Khrapov Jr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Garcia is refusing to be controlled, as Khrapov Jr sits in half guard.
Garcia keeping control of the position.
Garcia looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Khrapov Jr prevents Garcia from improving his position.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia throws a body punch but Khrapov Jr moves out of range.
Khrapov Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Garcia.
Khrapov Jr fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Vasily Khrapov Jr. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight stays on the outside here - Khrapov Jr looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Garcia flicks out a counter leg kick but Khrapov Jr steps away.
A head kick misses from Garcia.
Garcia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Khrapov Jr closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Khrapov Jr turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Khrapov Jr manages to end up in side control.
Khrapov Jr throws a strike aimed at the side of Garcia's head but Garcia avoids it well.
Khrapov Jr working the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia can't do much from the bottom here.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Khrapov Jr lands a nice forearm strike.
Khrapov Jr fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Khrapov Jr wants to control but Garcia is keeping him busy.
Garcia taking punishment in the form of punches.
Khrapov Jr in side control lands a decent elbow.
Garcia is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vasily Khrapov Jr showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Khrapov Jr 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 Richard Clark scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vasily Khrapov Jr!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Eyvind Skallagrimsson (ranked 2800 p4p, 4083 weight class) and Bleeding Spanner (ranked 309 p4p, 426 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Eyvind Skallagrimsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bleeding Spanner!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, Colin Fotheringham and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skallagrimsson missing with a left hand there. Spanner was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Spanner takes the fight into the clinch.
Spanner misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Skallagrimsson.
Spanner can't find room to land a body shot as Skallagrimsson controls the action.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Skallagrimsson.
It looks like Bleeding Spanner has been cut.
Skallagrimsson scores with a shot to the side of Spanner's head.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanner lands a damaging elbow.
It looks like Eyvind Skallagrimsson has been cut.
Skallagrimsson lands a left hand that snaps the head of Spanner backwards.
Skallagrimsson breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Skallagrimsson thumps Spanner with a low kick.
Spanner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Skallagrimsson content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
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!
Spanner tries a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks it.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Skallagrimsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Skallagrimsson dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Spanner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spanner lands a shot to the body.
Spanner blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Spanner lands with a left to the head.
Skallagrimsson misses with a punch on the inside.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
Spanner lands a damaging elbow.
Spanner scores with a hook to the body.
Skallagrimsson is breathing heavily.
Skallagrimsson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Skallagrimsson blocks an elbow strike from Spanner.
Skallagrimsson takes an elbow to the temple.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Spanner gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Spanner lands a nice knee to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spanner misses with an elbow strike.
Spanner lands a hook to the side of the head.
Skallagrimsson misses with the head strike.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skallagrimsson is defending well for now.
Skallagrimsson holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Spanner stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skallagrimsson avoids it.
Spanner tries to throw a body punch but Skallagrimsson avoids it by throwing Spanner back against the cage.
Skallagrimsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Spanner lands a body shot in the clinch.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
A shot in the inside from Spanner.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Skallagrimsson avoids it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Spanner.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but Skallagrimsson blocks with his arms.
Spanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skallagrimsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Skallagrimsson prevents a body shot from Spanner.
Skallagrimsson blocks the elbow strike.
Skallagrimsson tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Spanner lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
Skallagrimsson tries to break free but Spanner pushes him back against the cage.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Spanner blocks a body shot from Skallagrimsson.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Spanner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Skallagrimsson's elbow.
Spanner lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Spanner.
Spanner creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Spanner trying to land knees to the body.
Spanner misses with a knee strike.
Spanner is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Skallagrimsson is defending well for now.
A nice right hand lands inside from Spanner.
Spanner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Eyvind Skallagrimsson's cut is getting worse.
Spanner missing with knees to the body.
Skallagrimsson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spanner tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Skallagrimsson misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spanner lands a hook that snaps the head of Skallagrimsson backwards.
Spanner throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Skallagrimsson blocks it with crossed arms.
Skallagrimsson wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Spanner has him pressed against the cage.
Skallagrimsson tries to work over Spanner's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Skallagrimsson's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Spanner is leaning against Skallagrimsson and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Spanner trying to land knees to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Spanner lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Skallagrimsson is rocked!
Spanner working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Skallagrimsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Spanner creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Skallagrimsson with a big uppercut! Skallagrimsson tries to clinch up but Spanner pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Skallagrimsson to the mat! Skallagrimsson covers up and Spanner unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bleeding Spanner!
Bleeding Spanner decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Humors Lacplesis (ranked 1326 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Raminus Polus (ranked 176 p4p, 163 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 43 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Humors Lacplesis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Raminus Polus!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lacplesis is looking to clinch but Polus is avoiding it.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
Lacplesis clobbers Polus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Polus ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Lacplesis moves away.
A jab lands there for Lacplesis.
Polus shoots for a takedown but Lacplesis saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Polus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Lacplesis takes one to the side of the head.
A punch lands to the side of Polus 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Polus takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Polus misses with a wild combination.
Lacplesis lands with a nice body kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Lacplesis takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Polus blocks a head kick by Lacplesis.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Polus 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.
Humors Lacplesis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Polus changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Lacplesis tries to avoid it but Polus manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Lacplesis to the ground. Lacplesis escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lacplesis tries to close the distance and clinch up but Polus swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A slow jab from Lacplesis misses its intended target.
Polus doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Lacplesis fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Polus manages to avoid it.
Polus tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
A nice inside leg kick there by Lacplesis. That's going to slow Polus down.
Lacplesis just misses with a punch to the body.
Lacplesis tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Lacplesis takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Lacplesis lets loose with a powerful body kick. Polus will feel that in the morning.
Lacplesis thuds his right hand into Polus's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lacplesis misses with a few strikes there.
Lacplesis forces Polus back against the cage and clinches.
Polus takes an elbow to the forehead.
It looks like Raminus Polus has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A hook to the body from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis stalling against the cage.
Lacplesis swings wildly with an uppercut but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Lacplesis taking a breather.
Polus lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lacplesis gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Polus.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus blocks the elbow strike.
Polus misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Polus.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
Lacplesis trying to control the position but instead, Polus has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lacplesis into the cage.
Lacplesis misses with some punches.
Lacplesis struggles to land a body shot inside as Polus controls his hands.
Lacplesis is pushing Polus up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Lacplesis blocks an uppercut.
Polus misses with the head strike.
Lacplesis throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Polus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Polus is working for takedown but Lacplesis is calmly controlling the position for now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Polus swings wildly with an uppercut but Lacplesis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it misses.
Lacplesis misses with an elbow strike.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
Polus lands a takedown into guard.
Lacplesis is looking to stand back up but Polus counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Lacplesis.
Polus is looking for a kimura but Lacplesis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
Polus is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Lacplesis has managed to free his arm - good work.
Polus is looking for a kimura but Lacplesis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Polus to get the leverage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lacplesis. Polus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Lacplesis takes the fight into the clinch.
Lacplesis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Lacplesis tries to throw a body punch but Polus avoids it by throwing Lacplesis back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The referee calls for Lacplesis to work.
Lacplesis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Polus's elbow.
Lacplesis stalling.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Polus takes an elbow to the forehead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lacplesis lands an elbow inside that Polus shrugs off.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Polus tries to throw a body punch but Lacplesis avoids it by throwing Polus back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lacplesis.
Lacplesis can't find room to land a body shot as Polus controls the action.
Lacplesis creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis misses with a short punch on the inside.
Polus tries for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to get underhooks.
Polus prevents a body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis lands an elbow that stopped Polus in his tracks for a moment.
Lacplesis blocks a body shot from Polus.
Humors Lacplesis has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Polus avoids the elbow strike from Lacplesis, against the cage.
Lacplesis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Good body shot from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lacplesis just misses with a elbow thrown towards Polus's brow.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacplesis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Polus drops down looking for an ankle pick but Lacplesis pulls his leg out and moves away.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
A solid body kick from Lacplesis.
Polus with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Lacplesis to score with a decent uppercut.
Lacplesis works the jab nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lacplesis bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Polus's head.
A combination from Polus does no damage.
It looked like Lacplesis wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Lacplesis uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Lacplesis connects with a jab.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
Lacplesis misses with a wild body shot.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis scores with a punch to the head.
Humors Lacplesis is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis is looking to slow Polus down with leg kicks.
Polus shoots in looking for a takedown but Lacplesis manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Polus's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Polus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Lacplesis manages to avoid it.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Polus.
Polus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Lacplesis throws a front kick aimed at Polus's knee but Polus avoids it well.
Polus walks into a straight right hand from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Polus can do to turn this around?
Lacplesis connects with a jab.
Polus takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Lacplesis.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Polus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Lacplesis scores with a leg kick.
Polus takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lacplesis tries to clinch but Polus is having none of it.
A head kick misses from Lacplesis.
Lacplesis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Polus manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Humors Lacplesis is winning the standup battle so far.
The fight stays on the outside here - Lacplesis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Lacplesis throws out a loose jab but Polus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lacplesis connects with an inside leg kick.
Lacplesis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Lacplesis connects with a nice looking jab.
Polus ducks under a wild hook from Lacplesis.
Polus now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Polus tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Lacplesis defends well and Polus ends up having to push Lacplesis into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Humors Lacplesis dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Raminus Polus's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Lacplesis turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Humors Lacplesis is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Nice uppercut lands for Lacplesis. That snapped Polus's head back.
Polus bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Lacplesis's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Lacplesis throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Polus checks a leg kick nicely.
Lacplesis closes the distance but Polus moves to the side
and Polus counters with a stiff right hand.
Lacplesis lands a leg kick that knocks Polus off balance momentarily.
Lacplesis throws a leg kick but Polus moved away.
It seemed like Polus was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lacplesis fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Polus looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lacplesis feints and then cracks Polus's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Polus down.
Polus avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lacplesis doesn't manage to clinch there - Polus circles away.
Lacplesis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Polus counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lacplesis throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Polus blocks a leg kick.
Lacplesis closes the distance but Polus moves to the side
letting Polus counter with a right hand.
Polus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Lacplesis misses with a double jab.
Polus swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A big right from Polus misses.
A head kick misses from Polus.
Polus misses the jab.
Lacplesis connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Polus momentarily.
A jab from Lacplesis does it's job there.
Polus tries to score with a low kick but Lacplesis moves his leg out of the way.
Raminus Polus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis scores with a decent looking hook.
Polus moves forwards but Lacplesis connects with a nice, crisp jab.
The fighters circle momentarily. Lacplesis darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lacplesis rushes Polus and presses him up against the cage.
Polus's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Polus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lacplesis stops a takedown attempt from Polus.
Polus doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lacplesis throws an elbow but misses.
Lacplesis lands a body punch.
Lacplesis avoiding damage.
Polus blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Polus can't find room to land a body shot as Lacplesis controls the action.
Polus is looking for a takedown.
Lacplesis tries a body shot but Polus blocks it.
Polus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Lacplesis is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Humors Lacplesis has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Raminus Polus.
Polus working aggressively here.
Polus working aggressively here.
Polus wants the takedown. Lacplesis is fighting it off but Polus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Lacplesis's guard against the cage.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lacplesis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lacplesis is looking to stand up but Polus isn't so interested in that idea.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lacplesis seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Polus trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Lacplesis is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Polus accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Lacplesis takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
And that's the end of the fight!
Humors Lacplesis showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lacplesis, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 30:27
Judge Daniel Bishop scores the fight 30:27
Judge William Gold scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Humors Lacplesis!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Humors Lacplesis made sure he mentioned Paddy's Enhancing Drugs (160Q), along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Koa Bouddi (ranked 405 p4p, 604 weight class) and Frank Rizzo (ranked 31 p4p, 43 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 1, fighting out of New York, Koa Bouddi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, Donald Grub and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo forces Bouddi back against the cage and clinches.
Rizzo blocks an uppercut.
Bouddi tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Bouddi pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Bouddi in a clinch.
Rizzo creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Bouddi misses with some punches.
Bouddi lands a left hand.
Bouddi blocks an elbow strike.
Rizzo misses with the head strike.
Rizzo drops down looking for an ankle pick but Bouddi pulls his leg out and moves away.
Bouddi scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi sizes up Rizzo with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Bouddi looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi misses with a low kick as Rizzo jumps back.
Koa Bouddi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bouddi thuds a left hand into Rizzo's body.
Rizzo is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bouddi.
Rizzo pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Bouddi appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Bouddi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Rizzo sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rizzo closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Bouddi did well to prevent Rizzo getting side control.
Rizzo wants to advance to full mount but Bouddi doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Bouddi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rizzo works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Bouddi tries to roll over but Rizzo keeps him under control.
Bouddi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Bouddi keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Rizzo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Rizzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bouddi is looking to improve his position.
Bouddi avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rizzo.
Rizzo has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at ubergym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Rizzo lands strikes from half guard.
Bouddi definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rizzo not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Rizzo missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rizzo not doing much here.
Rizzo not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Rizzo has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Bouddi is having none of it.
Rizzo is just content to waste time from the top position. Bouddi takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Bouddi is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bouddi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Rizzo gets a takedown into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Bouddi blocking the ground and pound attempt from Rizzo.
Rizzo trying to pass the guard but Bouddi defending well.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
Rizzo takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod.
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.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Bouddi's guard.
Bouddi can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rizzo controls the pace.
Rizzo is continuing to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rizzo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouddi trying to control the position here.
Rizzo trying to control but Bouddi is working from the bottom.
Rizzo is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Koa Bouddi is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Rizzo tries to clinch but Bouddi moves out of range.
Rizzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Rizzo wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Rizzo ducks right into an uppercut from Bouddi.
Bouddi lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Rizzo at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rizzo blocks a low kick nicely.
Rizzo has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzo holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Rizzo tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bouddi's elbow.
Rizzo on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Bouddi gets through Rizzo's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Rizzo's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Rizzo does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rizzo checks a leg kick.
Rizzo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bouddi.
Rizzo looks to land a combination. Bouddi sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Bouddi scores with a jab to the body.
Bouddi fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rizzo is out of range.
Koa Bouddi is winning the standup battle so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi looks to score with a jab to the body but Rizzo is just out of range.
Rizzo tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bouddi paws at him with a jab and circles away.
It looked like Bouddi was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Rizzo.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a left to the body.
Rizzo fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bouddi looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bouddi fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Rizzo.
Bouddi throws a low kick but it's checked well by Rizzo.
Bouddi is looking to wear down Rizzo with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Bouddi fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Rizzo checks it well.
Bouddi lands a leg kick that knocks Rizzo off balance momentarily.
Bouddi throws a leg kick
and Rizzo cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi misses with a low kick.
Rizzo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Bouddi avoids the body shot from Rizzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bouddi won't be happy with that.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Bouddi is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Rizzo tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Rizzo working the ground and pound but Bouddi is defending the strikes.
Rizzo creates some space and throws a big elbow, but Bouddi sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Rizzo in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Rizzo scoring with punches and elbows.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Frank Rizzo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A leg kick checked by Rizzo.
Bouddi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Rizzo drops his hands momentarily and Bouddi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Bouddi scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Bouddi scores with a kick to the midsection.
Bouddi thows a leg kick but Rizzo checks it
and Rizzo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Rizzo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Rizzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzo looking to sit in guard and control but Bouddi gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Rizzo seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bouddi is aware though and is defending well.
Bouddi wants to stand but Rizzo has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Rizzo has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Bouddi got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bouddi has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzo's legs - danger averted.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Rizzo is trying to control the position but Bouddi postures up.
Rizzo is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Rizzo wants to take a breather but Bouddi is having none of it.
Nice strikes from Rizzo there.
Rizzo thows a huge punch but Bouddi dodges it nicely.
Koa Bouddi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rizzo throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Rizzo trying to control from half guard but Bouddi is working away.
Rizzo throws a strike but Bouddi avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouddi keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
Bouddi is controlling Rizzo's posture.
Rizzo controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Rizzo wants to pass the guard but Bouddi is keeping the position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Nice shot by Rizzo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Bouddi scores with a decent looking hook.
Bouddi is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bouddi throws out a loose jab but Rizzo uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouddi gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Frank Rizzo is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Rizzo lands with a good body shot.
Rizzo keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bouddi throws a leg kick that is checked
and Rizzo counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Bouddi thinking.
Bouddi lets loose with a powerful body kick. Rizzo will feel that in the morning.
Bouddi is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Bouddi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Bouddi takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bouddi misses with a looping right.
It seemed like Rizzo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouddi avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bouddi looks to land a right hand but Rizzo moved out of range.
A countering left hand to the body from Rizzo misses.
Rizzo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
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 Koa Bouddi.
I think Rizzo has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:30
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Constantin Niculescu (ranked 749 p4p, 378 weight class) and Tony Viikinki (ranked 93 p4p, 55 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 Tokyo, Constantin Niculescu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tony Viikinki!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niculescu looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niculescu fails to land the takedown.
Constantin Niculescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Niculescu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Niculescu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Viikinki. Viikinki circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Viikinki throws an overhand right that lands on Niculescu's shoulder, as Niculescu tries to avoid the shot.
Viikinki ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Niculescu looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Viikinki!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu wants to control but Viikinki is keeping him busy.
Viikinki managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Niculescu.
Niculescu has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Viikinki is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Niculescu has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Viikinki is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Viikinki avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Niculescu.
Viikinki parries the strikes from Niculescu easily there. Niculescu is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Viikinki to escape.
Viikinki wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Sloppy strikes there by Niculescu.
Viikinki is looking for a sweep.
Niculescu misses with the ground and pound.
Viikinki is trying to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
Viikinki is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Viikinki explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Niculescu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Tony Viikinki is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Viikinki tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Niculescu was well out of range. Poor timing from Viikinki.
Niculescu scores with a takedown into Viikinki's guard.
We've been hearing that Niculescu has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Viikinki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niculescu is controlling him.
Niculescu scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Niculescu 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.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Niculescu won't allow Viikinki to get back to his feet.
Viikinki trying to keep a closed guard but Niculescu is proving a slippery customer.
Niculescu postures up in Viikinki's guard and throws a big left but Viikinki blocks it.
Viikinki is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Niculescu is controlling him.
Niculescu trying to control but Viikinki is working from the bottom.
Viikinki has control of Niculescu's left arm, preventing Niculescu from doing any damage.
Niculescu won't allow Viikinki to get back to his feet.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Niculescu misses with a right hand
and Niculescu takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Niculescu throws out a powerful jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu clinches with his opponent.
Niculescu has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Viikinki after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niculescu.
Viikinki looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Niculescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Niculescu is trying to drag Viikinki to the mat but Viikinki just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Viikinki tries to break free but Niculescu pushes him back against the cage.
Viikinki wants to break the clinch but can't.
Niculescu tries to work over Viikinki's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Niculescu digs a right hand into Viikinki's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Viikinki's gas tank.
Niculescu swings wildly with an uppercut but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Viikinki gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Constantin Niculescu dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Niculescu connects with a body shot.
Viikinki just misses with a punch to the body.
Niculescu lands a jab to Viikinki's midsection.
Viikinki dodges the punch combination from Niculescu.
Viikinki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niculescu tries to close the distance and clinch up but Viikinki swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niculescu tries to bum rush Viikinki with a series of wild strikes but Viikinki uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Niculescu has his takedown stuffed
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Viikinki fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niculescu manages to avoid it.
Viikinki has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Niculescu finds it's way round the side to connect with Viikinki's head.
Niculescu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Viikinki to counter with a crisp jab.
Niculescu tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Viikinki paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niculescu throws out a loose jab but Viikinki uses good head movement to avoid it.
Viikinki let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Niculescu misses the shot to the body.
Viikinki looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Niculescu slips under a jab from Viikinki.
Niculescu is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Viikinki can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Viikinki uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Niculescu.
Constantin Niculescu is winning the standup battle so far.
Viikinki ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Niculescu moves away.
Niculescu lands a nice shot to the body.
Niculescu misses with an uppercut
and Viikinki counters with a nice uppercut.
Niculescu looks to score with a jab to the body but Viikinki is just out of range.
Viikinki throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Niculescu slips under a jab.
Niculescu moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Niculescu wants to clinch up but Viikinki keeps it at a distance.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu darts in and clinches Viikinki up against the cage.
Viikinki misses with a punch to the body.
Viikinki blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Viikinki has had enough of the clinch but Niculescu keeps him there for the moment.
Viikinki can't break the clinch.
Viikinki is trying to break the clinch but Niculescu is controlling him.
Viikinki has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Niculescu seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Viikinki can turn it around.
Niculescu tries for a takedown but Viikinki manages to get underhooks.
Niculescu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Viikinki breaks the clinch.
Niculescu jabs at Viikinki's body.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
Niculescu throws a sloppy body shot
letting Viikinki counter with a right hand.
It looks like Constantin Niculescu has been cut.
Viikinki has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Niculescu tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Viikinki swivels and escapes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Viikinki! But no joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Viikinki momentarily.
Niculescu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Viikinki pinned against the cage. Viikinki gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Viikinki swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Viikinki walks into a left hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Viikinki takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Niculescu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Viikinki counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Constantin Niculescu will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Constantin Niculescu's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Niculescu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Viikinki was well out of range. Poor timing from Niculescu.
A little jabbing left from Viikinki on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Niculescu throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Viikinki stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Niculescu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Viikinki circles away from the clinch attempt.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
Viikinki ducks under a wild hook from Niculescu.
Viikinki avoids the body shot from Niculescu.
Viikinki throws out a counter right but Niculescu avoids it with no problem.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Niculescu here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Viikinki.
Viikinki throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Niculescu takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Niculescu staying out of range there.
Niculescu scores with a shot to the body.
Viikinki misses with a looping right.
Niculescu fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Viikinki looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Niculescu closes the distance and clinches up with Viikinki, looking for a takedown. Niculescu pushes Viikinki against the cage but Viikinki circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
A big right from Niculescu misses.
It seemed like Viikinki was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Niculescu clinches.
Viikinki breaks from the clinch.
No luck for Niculescu with that takedown attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu misses with a body shot.
Niculescu throws a poor cross that misses
letting Viikinki counter with a right hand.
Niculescu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Viikinki moves away.
Niculescu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Viikinki manages to avoid it.
Viikinki now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Niculescu shoots and misses
and Viikinki counters with a straight right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Constantin Niculescu. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Niculescu shoots in for a takedown but Viikinki shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Viikinki doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Niculescu tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Viikinki defends well and Niculescu ends up having to push Viikinki into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Niculescu is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Viikinki is defending well.
Viikinki escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Viikinki tries to avoid it but Niculescu manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Viikinki to the ground. Viikinki escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Niculescu misses with a straight right.
Viikinki looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Viikinki appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Niculescu with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Viikinki to score with a decent uppercut.
Viikinki wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Niculescu misses with a hook
and Viikinki counters with a nice right hand that sends Niculescu toppling to the canvas! Niculescu scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Viikinki finish him?!
Niculescu is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Niculescu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niculescu is looking to wear down Viikinki with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Niculescu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Viikinki.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niculescu has taken the fight to the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Niculescu.
Viikinki's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Niculescu scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Viikinki doesn't seem bothered though.
Nice uppercut there from Viikinki.
Niculescu dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Niculescu. Viikinki does a little dance to reset his feet.
Niculescu throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niculescu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Tony Viikinki has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niculescu avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tony Viikinki comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Niculescu 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 Phil Schofield scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Gold scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Constantin Niculescu!
A very excited looking Constantin Niculescu rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 622 p4p, 564 weight class) and Lucas McCain (ranked 85 p4p, 77 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Lucas McCain !
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, Phil Schofield and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin looks to land a right hand but McCain moved out of range.
Martin swings widly with a right hand
and McCain counters with a straight right hand.
Martin avoids the body shot from McCain .
Martin's hands are dropping dangerously low here and McCain connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Martin scrambles back to his feet.
We've been informed that McCain has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A clash of legs there as McCain blocks the low kick.
McCain feints and then cracks Martin's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Martin down.
McCain lands a jab.
McCain ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Martin throws the left hand but McCain avoids the punch easily.
Martin tries to clinch but McCain moves out of range.
McCain moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
McCain lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Martin backs up against the cage.
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!
McCain misses with a low kick.
Martin slips under a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
McCain dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Martin tries a body shot but McCain blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCain scores with a shoulder strike.
McCain tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
Martin tried to land a shot to the body but connects with McCain 's elbow.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Martin.
Martin misses with a body punch.
Martin lands a left hand that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
I was talking to Martin's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
A short left from Martin.
McCain tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
McCain works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Martin presses McCain against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
McCain misses with some punches.
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
McCain escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Martin.
McCain misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A body shot lands from Martin.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McCain lands an uppercut.
Martin trying to stall but McCain improves his position.
Martin looking to slow down the pace here.
A shot in the inside from Martin.
McCain misses with a hook from the clinch.
McCain blocks a body shot from Martin.
McCain tries to work over Martin's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McCain doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Martin lands a hook that snaps the head of McCain backwards.
A right handed body shot lands from McCain .
McCain blocks a body shot from Martin.
Martin scores with a nice hook to the head.
Martin tries to throw a body punch but McCain avoids it by throwing Martin back against the cage.
McCain looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Martin has a couple of punches blocked by McCain .
McCain struggles to land a body shot inside as Martin controls his hands.
McCain tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Martin's elbow.
Martin lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Martin.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Martin struggles to land a body shot inside as McCain controls his hands.
McCain lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
McCain misses with a hook to the ribs.
McCain tries a body shot but Martin blocks it.
McCain is trying to stall.
McCain swings wildly with an uppercut but Martin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Martin pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
McCain checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Martin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
McCain lands with a right hand.
Martin misses with a wild body shot.
McCain scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
McCain lands with a kick to the temple. Martin shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
McCain lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
A slow jab from Martin misses its intended target.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Martin slips under a jab.
Martin swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCain throws a leg kick but Martin sees it coming and checks it nicely.
A lazy body kick from McCain
and Martin counters with a body kick.
McCain looks winded!
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!
McCain on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Martin. Martin obviously looking to wear him down.
McCain uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Martin.
Martin misses with a jab, cross combination.
McCain throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Martin sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Martin feinted there with a counter leg kick.
McCain keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Martin.
Martin fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCain manages to avoid it.
Martin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A looping hook to the body misses from McCain . Martin does a little dance to reset his feet.
A big left from Martin misses.
McCain throws a big shot that misses.
McCain looks to throw the jab but Martin is out of range.
A big right from McCain misses.
McCain misses with a leg kick
and Martin counters with a straight right hand.
Martin tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. McCain manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Lucas McCain will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Martin fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt McCain .
Martin works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
McCain tries to clinch up.
Martin is looking to counter with a body kick.
McCain uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Martin.
Martin drops McCain with a big left hand! McCain is injured, injured bad! Martin jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Swole Ricky Martin!
A very excited looking Swole Ricky Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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hype
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pop
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