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HRL6: Jai vs Munoz PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Randy Balzac (ranked 4060 p4p, 5209 weight class) and Stipe Miocic (ranked 455 p4p, 503 weight class). Miocic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Till I Die kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Randy Balzac!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stipe Miocic !
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balzac tries to clinch up.
Balzac swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Miocic is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Balzac is defending well.
Miocic has Balzac pressed against the cage, preventing Balzac from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Miocic keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Balzac's efforts to push away.
Miocic wants the takedown. Balzac is fighting it off but Miocic persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Balzac's guard against the cage.
Miocic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic won't allow Balzac to get back to his feet.
Miocic looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miocic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Miocic postures up in Balzac's guard and throws a big left but Balzac blocks it.
Miocic throws a big elbow that misses.
Miocic is in close to Balzac's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Miocic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Balzac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miocic is controlling him.
Miocic throws a big right hand that misses.
Miocic postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Miocic is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Miocic lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Balzac wants to stand but Miocic is controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Miocic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Miocic connects with a couple of short punches.
Balzac keeping full guard, as Miocic tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Miocic throws a big right hand that misses.
Miocic lands a couple of elbows.
Miocic loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Balzac wants to stand and escape but Miocic is having none of it.
Miocic makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Miocic throws a strike but Balzac rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Balzac can't handle though.
Balzac definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Balzac trying to stand up but can't free himself from Miocic 's guard.
Balzac stands and steps away. Miocic gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Miocic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Balzac moves away.
Balzac wants to clinch but Miocic slips to the side
and Miocic counters with a shoot takedown. Balzac fights it but they end up in guard.
Miocic with a nice head shot there.
Miocic with a nice head shot there.
Miocic won't allow Balzac to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Miocic lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Miocic scoring with punches to the head and body.
Miocic prevents Balzac from getting back to his feet.
Miocic has gone for a leg lock! Balzac slips out almost immediately though and dives into Miocic 's guard.
Miocic is working an open guard so Balzac takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
Balzac tries to clinch there but Miocic circles away.
Balzac bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Donk. Balzac catches Miocic right on the button with a cross.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Balzac breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stipe Miocic dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Miocic stuns Balzac with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Balzac misses with the combination.
Balzac moves in looking to clinch but Miocic pushes him off.
Miocic misses with a body punch
and Balzac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Balzac gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miocic has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Balzac is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Balzac has had enough of the clinch but Miocic keeps him there for the moment.
Balzac is defending well against a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balzac has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Balzac's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balzac lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Miocic backs up against the cage.
Balzac fails with an attempt to clinch.
Miocic looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Balzac was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balzac avoids the body shot from Miocic .
Balzac avoids the body shot from Miocic .
Balzac tries to close the distance and clinch but Miocic swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Miocic clinches up with Balzac and pushes him back against the cage.
Balzac doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Miocic wants a takedown.
Randy Balzac has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Stipe Miocic .
Balzac leaning his opponent against the cage.
Miocic blocks an elbow strike.
Miocic drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Miocic is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balzac breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Miocic swats away the attempt to clinch by Balzac.
Balzac lands a two punch combo.
 It looks like Stipe Miocic has been cut.
Miocic misses the shot to the body.
Balzac misses with a few strikes there.
Miocic swings for the body but Balzac moves out of range.
Miocic looks to score with a jab to the body but Balzac is just out of range.
Balzac was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Miocic throws a body punch but Balzac moves out of range.
Randy Balzac is winning the standup battle so far.
Balzac jabs Miocic right on the nose. Miocic blinks but takes it well.
Randy Balzac is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miocic swats away the attempt to clinch by Balzac.
A jab-cross combination lands for Balzac and sends Miocic crashing to the mat! Balzac follows him down to the mat - Miocic regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
Balzac blocks the strikes from Miocic .
Balzac wants to stand up but Miocic is controlling the position.
Balzac decides to stand up.
Miocic misses with a takedown
and Balzac connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Miocic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Balzac lands the left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balzac tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Miocic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Miocic tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Balzac misses with a few strikes there.
And Miocic tries to counter it with a takedown but Balzac pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Balzac closes the distance and clinches.
Balzac tries to circle away but Miocic has him pinned against the cage.
Miocic goes for a takedown in the clinch but Balzac prevents it.
Balzac tries to land knees in the clinch but Miocic avoids the damage to the body.
Balzac lands a nice uppercut.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balzac.
Balzac missing with knees to the body.
Balzac is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Miocic has Balzac pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Balzac manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Randy Balzac dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Stipe Miocic 's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Miocic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Balzac counters with a three punch combo that has Miocic backing up. Miocic nods at Balzac to acknowledge the strikes.
Miocic circles away from the clinch attempt
and Miocic counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Miocic .
Balzac is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Miocic is controlling him.
Miocic trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balzac is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miocic can do to turn this around?
Balzac is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Balzac is wriggling around but Miocic manages to pass to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Miocic looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Balzac with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Miocic is nestled in close to Balzac, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balzac pushes Miocic off looking to stand but Miocic dives back in and keeps control.
Miocic working Balzac over with strikes.
Balzac tries to kick Miocic off but Miocic keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Miocic takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Miocic seems to be looking for submissions.
Miocic slips a nice elbow through Balzac's hands, connecting with Balzac's forehead.
Balzac is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Miocic scores with a couple of nice shots.
 Balzac is rocked!
Miocic unloads with some huge strikes here! Balzac is out! Miocic wins by brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Stipe Miocic !
Stipe Miocic looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I want to thank my team and all the fans who supported me. This victory is a testament to the hard work and dedication we put into training. I couldn't have done it without them. I'm proud of my performance tonight, and I'm ready to take on any challenge that comes my way in the future.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calisto Rodri (ranked 4488 p4p, 3928 weight class) and Oscar Wylde (ranked 473 p4p, 432 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Calisto Rodri!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Wylde!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wylde takes the fight into the clinch.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wylde.
Wylde trying to land knees to the body.
Rodri prevents a body shot from Wylde.
A bit of stalling here from Wylde.
Rodri is trying to break free.
Wylde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wylde landing knees to the body.
Wylde leaning his opponent against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde lands an elbow inside that Rodri shrugs off.
Wylde doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wylde lands a damaging elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodri avoids the damage to the body.
Wylde has a couple of punches blocked by Rodri.
Wylde prevents Rodri from breaking the clinch.
Rodri is trying to push Wylde away but Wylde has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Wylde landing knees to the body.
Wylde lands a knee to the body.
Rodri is breathing heavily.
Wylde missing with knees to the body.
Wylde with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Wylde has Rodri pushed against the cage.
Rodri blocks an uppercut.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Wylde.
 It looks like Calisto Rodri has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Wylde landing knees to the body.
Wylde throws a punch but it's blocked by Rodri.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Rodri lands a body shot in the clinch.
Wylde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Rodri blocks a body shot from Wylde.
Wylde lands a knee to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde unloads a knee to the mid-section. Rodri lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Wylde takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Wylde pressing his opponent against the cage.
Rodri being controlled against the cage.
Wylde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wylde misses with a knee strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde effectively controlling the action here.
Rodri is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Wylde is defending well for now.
Wylde lands a nice knee to the body.
Rodri takes an elbow to the temple.
Rodri letting Wylde take a breather here.
Wylde unloads a knee to the mid-section.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Oscar Wylde.
Wylde gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Wylde takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
We've been told by Rodri's head coaches at LV MMA that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Wylde rushes Rodri and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Wylde holding his opponent close, against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Wylde dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Calisto Rodri's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Wylde clinches.
Wylde keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Rodri's efforts to push away.
Rodri looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Wylde looking to throw knees to the head but Rodri is blocking nicely.
Wylde has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Wylde lands an elbow inside.
Wylde stalling in the clinch.
Wylde stalls.
Wylde unloads a knee to the mid-section.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde landing knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Wylde is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wylde will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Rodri up against the cage.
Wylde continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wylde lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Rodri or not.
Rodri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wylde landing knees to the body.
Wylde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Wylde tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rodri's elbow.
Wylde lands a damaging elbow.
Wylde utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Wylde. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Wylde can't find room to land a body shot as Rodri controls the action.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wylde looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wylde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wylde scores with a shoulder strike.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Wylde.
Rodri takes an elbow to the temple.
Wylde trying to land knees to the body.
Wylde scores with a shoulder strike.
Wylde tries to land knees in the clinch but Rodri avoids the damage to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wylde lands a nice knee to the body.
Wylde scores with a knee to the head.
Wylde struggles to land a body shot inside as Rodri controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wylde crunches a lovely knee into Rodri's ribcage.
Wylde lands a body shot.
Wylde misses with the head strike.
Wylde lands a knee to the head.
Wylde landing knees to the body.
Wylde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodri up against the cage.
Wylde misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wylde throws a knee to the head but misses.
Wylde tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Wylde missing with knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wylde missing with knees to the body.
Rodri content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Wylde prevents the takedown attempt.
Wylde lands an elbow inside.
Wylde is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Rodri is defending well for now.
Wylde tries a knee to the head but Rodri blocks it.
Wylde throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Rodri blocks it with crossed arms.
Rodri on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Rodri tries to circle away but Wylde has him pinned against the cage.
Wylde trying to land knees to the body.
Wylde displaying some good clinch control by pressing Rodri up against the cage.
Wylde stalling in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Wylde showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Calisto Rodri's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Wylde tries a low kick but Rodri avoids it.
Wylde has Rodri up against the cage in a clinch.
Wylde goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wylde lands an elbow just above Rodri 's eye.
Wylde with a knee to the head.
Rodri misses with a knee strike.
Wylde lands an elbow just above Rodri 's eye.
Wylde manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wylde just leaning against Rodri, taking a breather.
Wylde landing some nice looking knees to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Wylde lands an elbow that stopped Rodri in his tracks for a moment.
Rodri misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wylde landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
Knees in the clinch landing for Wylde.
Rodri takes an elbow to the forehead.
Wylde has Rodri pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Rodri is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Wylde - that's hurt Rodri badly! Oh, another knee lands and Rodri is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Rodri doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Oscar Wylde!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between David Goldberg (ranked 1823 p4p, 2735 weight class) and Author Fonzarelli (ranked 233 p4p, 331 weight class). David Goldberg is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, David Goldberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Author Fonzarelli!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Goldberg as he avoids it easily.
Fonzarelli's coach down at Sprawl N Brawl was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Fonzarelli's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Fonzarelli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Goldberg looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Goldberg gets back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fonzarelli throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goldberg trying to hold on to Fonzarelli's head to control him but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fonzarelli is trying to control. Goldberg wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Goldberg is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goldberg keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Fonzarelli sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Goldberg defending well though.
Goldberg on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Goldberg might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fonzarelli lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Goldberg is staying active underneath Fonzarelli, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Fonzarelli scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goldberg manages to get to full guard.
Fonzarelli chips away with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Fonzarelli gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fonzarelli postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goldberg 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.
Goldberg wants to get back to his feet but Fonzarelli is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Fonzarelli with a flurry of punches that miss.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goldberg trying to control the position here.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Goldberg as he jumps to the side.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
Goldberg working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Fonzarelli.
Goldberg is trying to control the position but Fonzarelli postures up.
Goldberg keeping moving, preventing Fonzarelli from controlling successfully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Goldberg's head.
Goldberg is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Goldberg controlling the action here.
Goldberg definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Goldberg tries to pass the half guard into mount. Fonzarelli knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Goldberg sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fonzarelli defending well though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Author Fonzarelli dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Goldberg closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg postures up.
Goldberg looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Fonzarelli with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Goldberg.
Fonzarelli looking for a sweep. Not yet Fonzarelli, not yet.
Author Fonzarelli has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fonzarelli preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goldberg throwing strikes from guard but Fonzarelli blocks nicely.
Goldberg postures up in Fonzarelli's guard and throws a big left but Fonzarelli blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goldberg is one step ahead there.
Fonzarelli keeping full guard, as Goldberg tries to pass.
Fonzarelli keeping moving, preventing Goldberg from controlling successfully.
Fonzarelli wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Goldberg stopping the sweep attempt from Fonzarelli.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
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.
Goldberg throws a body punch but Fonzarelli moves out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to score a power double leg takedown but Goldberg sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Fonzarelli somewhat.
Fonzarelli looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Goldberg is fending him off so far but Fonzarelli persists. Nope, Goldberg circles away and we're back to standing.
Goldberg half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Fonzarelli tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Goldberg defends well and Fonzarelli ends up having to push Goldberg into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
David Goldberg has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Author Fonzarelli.
Goldberg walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Fonzarelli checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Fonzarelli shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Goldberg but Goldberg pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Fonzarelli feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Fonzarelli working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Fonzarelli postures up.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg pulls Fonzarelli in close to prevent any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fonzarelli throws a big elbow that misses.
Goldberg is trying to keep Fonzarelli in close.
Goldberg working a defensive guard but Fonzarelli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Fonzarelli is working Goldberg over with some ground and pound from side control.
Goldberg gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Fonzarelli seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Goldberg blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Fonzarelli working over Goldberg with some ground and pound. Goldberg looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Goldberg moves into full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg wants to sweep here but Fonzarelli controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Goldberg holds on and takes a little breather.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Fonzarelli's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Fonzarelli in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goldberg working a defensive guard here.
Fonzarelli trying to control but Goldberg is working from the bottom.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Goldberg avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Goldberg not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Fonzarelli looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Author Fonzarelli will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Goldberg decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fonzarelli tries to roll over but Goldberg keeps him under control.
Goldberg is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Fonzarelli is just riding it out for now. Goldberg eventually gives up the hold.
Goldberg is trying to control. Fonzarelli wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goldberg takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fonzarelli keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Fonzarelli is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goldberg's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goldberg's back!
Goldberg finds himself mounted whilst avoiding strikes.
Fonzarelli has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Goldberg's face.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Fonzarelli tries to control but Goldberg wriggling away.
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!
Fonzarelli unloading with bombs!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goldberg is bucking up trying to escape but Fonzarelli cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Goldberg wants to control but Fonzarelli is having none of it.
Fonzarelli landing strikes from the mount.
Goldberg manages to regain half guard. Good work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fonzarelli looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Goldberg with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Fonzarelli missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Fonzarelli is thwarting Goldberg's attempts to control the position.
Goldberg wants to improve his position but Fonzarelli is controlling well.
Fonzarelli lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
David Goldberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goldberg controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Goldberg tries to get to full guard but Fonzarelli has control of the leg.
Ground and pound from Fonzarelli.
Fonzarelli scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Goldberg is rocked!
Fonzarelli looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Oh Goldberg is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fonzarelli is nestled in close to Goldberg, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Fonzarelli lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Goldberg! More strikes land and this one is all over! Fonzarelli jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Author Fonzarelli!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diddy (ranked 2106 p4p, 4523 weight class) and Fabio Fortuna (ranked 276 p4p, 508 weight class). Diddy comes to the cage accompanied by lvl99ROIDMAGE. 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 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Diddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Fortuna!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddy shoots in for a takedown but Fortuna shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Diddy just misses with a punch to the body.
Diddy shoots in looking for a takedown. Fortuna tries to sprawl out of it but Diddy keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fortuna manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diddy shoots in but Fortuna avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Diddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diddy throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Diddy misses with a looping left.
Fortuna throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Diddy tries to score a power double leg takedown but Fortuna sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Diddy somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy slips a jab from Fortuna.
Diddy fails with the takedown.
Diddy moves forwards but Fortuna connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Diddy loads up on a big right hand but Fortuna slips the punch.
Fabio Fortuna is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Diddy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fortuna.
Diddy misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Diddy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Fortuna's guard.
Diddy won't allow Fortuna to get back to his feet.
Diddy looking to pass the guard.
Diddy stands and throws Fortuna's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Diddy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Diddy is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Fortuna is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
An elbow from Diddy crashes against the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diddy tries for a kimura but Fortuna is defending well.
Diddy fails to land a wild elbow strike.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diddy working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Diddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Fortuna keeps working.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fortuna can do anything to dispel that myth.
Diddy is really struggling to control Fortuna but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Diddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for Fortuna!
Fortuna blocking the ground and pound.
Fortuna is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Fortuna really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diddy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fortuna wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Diddy.
Fortuna is squirming around, avoiding Diddy's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddy controlling from mount.
Diddy is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Fortuna is surviving well by controlling Diddy's body position as best he can.
Fortuna avoids a series of strikes thrown by Diddy.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Diddy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Diddy wants to control the pace but Fortuna is squirming around nicely.
Diddy has control of Fortuna's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Fortuna regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Diddy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diddy is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Fortuna to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Fortuna shrugs it off.
Diddy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Diddy looking to isolate an arm here. Fortuna doesn't see it coming and as Diddy extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Diddy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joe Diddy!
A very excited looking Joe Diddy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Andre Driver (ranked 3003 p4p, 901 weight class) and Nicky Manu (ranked 192 p4p, 67 weight class). Manu has chosen Welcome to the Opera - Anyma & Grimes as his entrance music. Andre Driver had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Andre Driver!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nicky Manu!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manu instigates a clinch.
Manu lands a left hand.
Manu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Driver blocks a body shot from Manu.
Driver fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
Manu looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Driver's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Driver swings wildly with an uppercut but Manu uses good head movement to avoid it.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Manu.
Manu swings wildly with an uppercut but Driver uses good head movement to avoid it.
A short left from Manu.
Driver misses with a punch to the body.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Driver struggles to land a body shot inside as Manu controls his hands.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Driver really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A right hand to the body from Manu.
A short body shot lands from Manu as the two fighters clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Manu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Driver is breathing heavily.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Manu.
Driver takes a shot to the head.
Manu lands a body shot.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Manu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
Manu pushes Driver back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Manu.
Manu lands a shoulder strike.
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!
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
Manu cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Manu lands a nice uppercut.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
Manu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A short right from Manu.
Manu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver misses with a body punch.
Manu scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
A hook to the body from Manu.
Manu throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Manu lands with a right to the head.
Manu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
A short right from Manu.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Manu.
Manu lands a shot to the body.
A body shot lands from Manu.
Manu cracks Driver with a nice body shot.
Manu digs a right hand into Driver's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Driver's gas tank.
Good body shot from Manu.
Manu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Manu lands with a left to the head.
Manu blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Manu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manu digs a right hand underneath Driver's ribcage. Driver let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Manu lands a hook that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Manu.
Manu lands a left hand that snaps the head of Driver backwards.
A short left from Manu.
Driver is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Manu scores with a nice short uppercut.
Oh Driver is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Driver takes a shot to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Manu.
Manu scores with a shot to the side of Driver's head.
Manu dips a shoulder and cracks Driver with a mighty uppercut! Driver falls back against the cage and Manu unloads with a barrage of strikes! Driver is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Manu screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicky Manu!
A victorious Nicky Manu thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Entwhistle (ranked 1846 p4p, 1341 weight class) and Roy Hinkle (ranked 290 p4p, 216 weight class). Hinkle has chosen 3 Hour Tour as his entrance music. The key to victory for John Entwhistle has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, John Entwhistle!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Roy Hinkle!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, William Peck and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Hinkle.
Hinkle shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hinkle was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Entwhistle trying his best to control but Hinkle has mounted him.
Hinkle with shots to the head and body - Entwhistle looks very uncomfortable down there.
Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hinkle landing strikes from the mount.
Entwhistle tries to lock up and control but Hinkle gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hinkle with a couple of short strikes.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hinkle cracks Entwhistle with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Hinkle looking for a guillotine from mount but Entwhistle is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hinkle has control of Entwhistle's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Entwhistle regains control of the situation pretty easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hinkle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hinkle breaks from Entwhistle's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle raining down hammerfists from mount.
Hinkle tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Hinkle's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Hinkle is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Entwhistle can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Entwhistle is rocked!
It looks like John Entwhistle has been cut.
Hinkle punishing his opponent with strikes.
Oh Entwhistle is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hinkle postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Entwhistle bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Hinkle and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Roy Hinkle!
Roy Hinkle 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe McConnell (ranked 2031 p4p, 1779 weight class) and Fred Leer (ranked 112 p4p, 98 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Fred Leer was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fred Leer!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leer tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell breaks from the clinch.
McConnell lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
McConnell with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Leer to score with a decent uppercut.
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Leer.
McConnell lands an elbow just above Leer 's eye.
It looks like Fred Leer has been cut.
Leer is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Leer takes an elbow to the temple.
Leer tries a body shot but McConnell blocks it.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Leer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Leer tries to work over McConnell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McConnell dodges an elbow strike from Leer.
Leer misses with some punches.
A hook to the body from Leer.
McConnell misses with an elbow strike.
McConnell breaks from the clinch.
Leer moves away from the strike by McConnell.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Leer.
McConnell rushes Leer and presses him up against the cage.
McConnell managing to block the knees to the body from Leer.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leer's defenses.
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
McConnell clinches up against the cage.
McConnell working aggressively here.
McConnell scores with a nice hook to the head.
Leer throws a punch but it's blocked by McConnell.
A right handed body shot lands from Leer.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Leer tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
McConnell blocking some punches.
Leer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McConnell.
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
Leer misses with a knee to the head.
Leer throws a head punch that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell avoiding damage as Leer throws knees to the body.
Leer avoids a wild elbow strike from McConnell.
Still in the clinch, McConnell scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Leer working McConnell over with knees to the body.
Leer trying to land knees to the body.
Leer avoids the elbow strike from McConnell, against the cage.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Nice elbow from Leer.
Leer misses with a body punch.
Leer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McConnell's defenses.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
McConnell avoiding damage as Leer throws knees to the body.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McConnell throws a head punch that misses.
Leer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leer is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. McConnell is defending well for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Leer counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Leer darts in and clinches McConnell up against the cage.
McConnell misses with a punch to the body.
Leer scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Leer working hard to break the clinch.
Leer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Leer takes an elbow to the temple.
McConnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand.
A nice left hand lands by McConnell.
Leer can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Leer tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Leer misses with a hook from the clinch.
Leer using the Thai plumb to throw knees but McConnell has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Leer is trying to break the clinch but McConnell is controlling him.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
That has opened up Fred Leer's cut even more.
McConnell lands an uppercut.
McConnell looks to throw an elbow but misses.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Leer circles away.
McConnell forces Leer back against the cage and clinches.
McConnell blocks a body shot from Leer.
McConnell gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McConnell lands a hook to the side of the head.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Leer's defenses.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McConnell blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Leer misses with the head strike.
Leer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Leer scores a nice knee to the body.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McConnell dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Fred Leer's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Leer takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Leer ducks under a wild hook from McConnell.
McConnell instigates a clinch.
McConnell lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McConnell creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Leer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
With the fighters up against the cage, McConnell throws an elbow but misses.
Leer tries to land knees in the clinch but McConnell avoids the damage to the body.
Leer breaks from the clinch.
McConnell drives through and clinches with Leer against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Leer misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joe McConnell has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Leer stalling in the clinch but McConnell improves position.
McConnell tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Leer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
McConnell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Leer tries to throw a body punch but McConnell avoids it by throwing Leer back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leer takes an elbow to the forehead.
Leer throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McConnell blocks it with crossed arms.
Leer can't find room to land a body shot as McConnell controls the action.
Leer trying to land knees to the body.
McConnell working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Leer throws an elbow that misses.
Leer misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McConnell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leer can do to turn this around?
McConnell scores with a shoulder strike.
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've been told by McConnell's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
McConnell gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
McConnell lands a right hand.
Leer is breathing heavily.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leer tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
McConnell lands a left hand.
McConnell breaks the clinch.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Leer buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Leer throws out a counter right but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
McConnell misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell lands with a straight right. Leer didn't see that one coming.
McConnell is looking to clinch.
Leer throws a fast counter high kick but McConnell manages to duck under it in time.
Leer avoids the head kick by McConnell.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Leer swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McConnell instigates a clinch.
McConnell keeps control of Leer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
McConnell misses with a few strikes there.
McConnell gets a clinch.
Leer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Leer stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Leer misses with an elbow over the top.
Leer is stalling here.
McConnell misses with a hook from the clinch.
McConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leer gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
McConnell pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Leer tries to clinch up.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Leer circles away.
Leer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Leer scores with a head kick. McConnell tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Leer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Leer swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Despite the aggression on Leer's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
McConnell darts in trying to clinch
and Leer counters with a leg kick.
Leer swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Leer unleashes a big counter combination but McConnell bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
McConnell tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
McConnell scores with a jab. Leer acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Leer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Leer wants to clinch
and Leer takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joe McConnell dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Fred Leer's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
McConnell takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Leer misses with the combination.
McConnell is looking to counter punch.
Leer swats away the attempt to clinch by McConnell.
Nice shot by Leer.
McConnell fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Leer, pushing him back against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell misses with an elbow over the top.
McConnell's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
McConnell misses with an elbow over the top.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joe McConnell is winning the standup battle so far.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Leer pushes him off.
Leer throws out a counter right but McConnell avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Leer blocks the elbow strike.
A right handed body shot lands from Leer.
Leer creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McConnell's defenses.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Leer has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
Leer misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McConnell.
Leer pushes off an throws an elbow but McConnell leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
McConnell pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
McConnell struggles to land a body shot inside as Leer controls his hands.
Leer throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Leer tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Leer pushes McConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leer pushes McConnell back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Leer lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Leer takes an elbow to the forehead.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McConnell.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Leer tries to clinch up but McConnell circles away and keeps his distance.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
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!
Leer moves in looking to clinch but McConnell pushes him off.
Leer tries to clinch there but McConnell circles away.
Leer slips a jab from McConnell.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Leer counters with a nice kick to the body.
Leer circles away from the clinch attempt.
Leer slips a jab and a cross from McConnell.
McConnell moves into the clinch.
Leer lands a hook that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
McConnell's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leer changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Leer throws a head kick that misses.
McConnell tries to clinch there but Leer circles away.
Joe McConnell is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Leer counters with a two punch combo.
McConnell takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Leer lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leer misses with a body kick.
McConnell blocks a head kick by Leer.
McConnell tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Leer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
McConnell tries to clinch but Leer is having none of it.
McConnell tries to clinch but Leer is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Leer!
McConnell wants to clinch up but Leer keeps it at a distance.
Leer thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on McConnell if he has to take too many more of those.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell fails with an attempt to clinch.
Leer counters with a body kick.
McConnell shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
A punch combination from Leer misses.
A little feinted left hand from McConnell on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McConnell tries to clinch but Leer is having none of it.
Leer misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McConnell wants to clinch up but Leer keeps it at a distance.
And Leer responds with a good body kick, but McConnell manages to step out the way in time.
Leer lands a right hook to the body.
Fred Leer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Joe McConnell is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Leer is avoiding it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fred Leer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think McConnell 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Joe McConnell!
An out of breath and clearly excited Joe McConnell thanked Northern Zombie for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McCocker (ranked 994 p4p, 843 weight class) and Jon Meril (ranked 140 p4p, 120 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McCocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Meril!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril throws a hook but McCocker blocks it.
It looked like McCocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker moves out of range of the strikes.
McCocker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril throws a hook but McCocker avoids it easily.
As Meril looks to move away, McCocker throws a big counter combo but Meril just gets out of the way.
Meril throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCocker stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Meril throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
Meril swings widly with a right hand
and McCocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Meril misses.
McCocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril throws an uppercut from half a mile away. McCocker sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like McCocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCocker takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A combination from Meril does no damage.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meril throws a big shot that misses.
Meril looks to land a right hand but McCocker moved out of range.
Jon Meril seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Meril throws a sloppy body shot
and McCocker counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCocker.
McCocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Meril lands a nice shot to the body.
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCocker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCocker slips under a jab.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Meril throws a right hand that McCocker ducks under and follows up with a left that McCocker also avoids with ease.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril misses with a straight left.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCocker ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril stuns McCocker with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCocker keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Meril.
McCocker ducks right into an uppercut from Meril.
Meril digs a good body shot into McCocker's ribs.
Meril looks to throw the jab but McCocker is out of range.
It looked like McCocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McCocker uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Meril.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McCocker avoids the body shot from Meril.
Meril misses with a combination
and McCocker counters with a stiff right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Meril misses the body punch
and McCocker counters with a left and a right that stings Meril.
Meril misses the jab.
Meril is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McCocker.
A big right from Meril misses.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril loads up on a big right hand but McCocker slips the punch.
Meril has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Meril loads up on a big right hand but McCocker slips the punch.
McCocker went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
McCocker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Meril misses with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril misses with a wild body shot.
Meril missing with a left hand there. McCocker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McCocker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
McCocker slips under a jab.
Meril throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Meril looks to move away, McCocker throws a big counter combo but Meril just gets out of the way.
Meril misses with a double jab.
McCocker is looking for a counter combo.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from McCocker on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
The fighters circling - Meril throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No joy there for Meril, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Meril misses with a wild combination.
It looked like McCocker was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Meril misses with a combination
and Meril takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nice defenses there by McCocker.
Meril scores with a punch to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril throws a lazy right hand but McCocker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Meril throws a lazy right hand but McCocker sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
McCocker appears to be looking for a big counter.
Meril throws a looping overhand right but McCocker ducks down to avoid it.
Meril thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCocker slips under a jab.
Meril throws a looping overhand right but McCocker ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril thuds his right hand into McCocker's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether McCocker might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
McCocker slips a straight right by Meril.
Meril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
Meril jabs McCocker to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chris McCocker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Meril misses with a looping right.
An attempted straight right counter from McCocker misses the target.
McCocker ducks under a wild hook from Meril.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meril scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCocker doesn't seem bothered though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jon Meril showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
Meril moves into range and connects with a jab.
McCocker keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCocker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Meril throws a body punch but McCocker moves out of range.
McCocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
It looked like McCocker wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
McCocker uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Meril.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril looks to land a right hand but McCocker moved out of range.
Meril misses with a body shot.
Meril throws a big shot that misses.
Meril scores with a jab. McCocker acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
Meril takes a swing at McCocker's ribcage but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Meril throws a sloppy body shot
and McCocker cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Meril tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCocker was well out of range. Poor timing from Meril.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Meril just misses with a punch to the body.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril misses with a left hand
and McCocker counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McCocker takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Meril swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and McCocker counters with a straight right hand.
Meril swings for the body but McCocker moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Meril misses with a hook
and McCocker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A jab from Meril misses.
McCocker is looking for a counter combo.
Meril looks to score with a jab to the body but McCocker is just out of range.
Jon Meril is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McCocker walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Meril takes a swing at McCocker's ribcage but misses.
Meril throws a right hand that misses
and McCocker counters with a series of strikes. Meril will be more careful next time no doubt.
Meril ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCocker moves away.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Meril fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCocker manages to avoid it.
McCocker seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
Meril throws an overhand right that lands on McCocker's shoulder, as McCocker tries to avoid the shot.
McCocker throws a big counter combination but Meril scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
McCocker has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Meril finds it's way round the side to connect with McCocker's head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Meril misses with a body shot.
McCocker swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Chris McCocker has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Meril connects with a single shot there.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jon Meril comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Meril has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jon Meril!
Jon Meril 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 370 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Johnny Munoz (ranked 52 p4p, 152 weight class). Jang Jai comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Shadow. This should be a great matchup!
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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 13 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Johnny Munoz!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Munoz walks into a straight right hand from Jang Jai.
It looks like Johnny Munoz has been cut.
Jang Jai scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Jang Jai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Munoz.
Jang Jai throws a jab when Munoz was well out of range.
Munoz looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jang Jai.
That has opened up Johnny Munoz's cut even more.
No joy there for Munoz, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Jang Jai dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jang Jai definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A punch combination from Jang Jai misses.
Jang Jai throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Munoz.
Munoz slips a jab from Jang Jai.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jang Jai ducks under a wild hook from Munoz.
Munoz walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Jang Jai fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Munoz throws a jab but it's blocked by Jang Jai.
Munoz throws a lazy uppercut
and Jang Jai counters with a crisp right hand that drops Munoz! Jang Jai lets Munoz back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Munoz is rocked!
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Jang Jai engages and cracks Munoz with a massive lead left hook - Munoz tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Jang Jai is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wang Jang Jai!
Wang Jang Jai decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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hype
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pop
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