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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Nick Jackson (ranked 1446 p4p, 1578 weight class) and James Hackett (ranked 102 p4p, 114 weight class). Hackett has chosen Foe Tha Love of Money as his entrance music. James Hackett will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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28
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11 - 9 - 0 |
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26 - 16 - 1 |
Great wrestler
World class boxer
Very quick |
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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 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Nick Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, James Hackett!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Hackett uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jackson.
A big left from Jackson misses.
Hackett looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Hackett connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jackson. Jackson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Jackson throws a left and a right that both miss
and Hackett counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jackson throws a body kick that misses.
And Hackett responds with a good body kick, but Jackson manages to step out the way in time.
Hackett rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Jackson counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett misses with an attempted mid kick.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson lands with a good body shot.
An inside leg kick from Hackett misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson thows a body kick. Hackett tries to catch it but that hurt him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Hackett lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jackson doesn't seem phased though.
Hackett throws a head kick that misses.
Hackett loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Jackson scores with a kick to the body.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson with a jab.
Hackett takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Nick Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a kick to the body.
Jackson looks to score with a jab to the body but Hackett is just out of range.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Jackson slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jab, jab by Hackett - just one landing.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hackett misses with a lunging right hand
and Jackson makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is looking to slow Hackett down with leg kicks.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Hackett misses with a wild body shot.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Hackett throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Nick Jackson has been cut.
Hackett jabs at Jackson's body.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
That kick from Jackson tenderised Hackett's leg. Hackett is trying to keep his angry face on.
Hackett lands with a shot to the body.
Jackson moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Hackett lands with a good body shot.
Hackett lands a right hook to the body.
Jackson with a nice cross.
Hackett misses with a kick to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett walks into a straight right hand from Jackson.
Hackett looks to land a right hand but Jackson moved out of range.
Jackson throws a nice looking combination but Hackett bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hackett throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Jackson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hackett fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Jackson throws a lazy right hand but Hackett sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jackson throws a shot from downtown. Hackett moves away and avoids it.
Hackett wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jackson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jackson throws a push kick but Hackett slaps the foot to one side.
Jackson thuds his shin into the meat of Hackett's side.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett ducks under a wild hook from Jackson.
Hackett keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Hackett slips under a jab.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hackett.
Hackett misses with a head kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jackson misses with a hook
and Hackett counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jackson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hackett misses with a hook.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Jackson takes a head kick and keeps coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hackett misses the jab.
Hackett staying out of range there.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but James Hackett will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Jackson on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hackett moves away from the strike by Jackson.
Jackson misses with a straight left.
Hackett feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Jacksons jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Hackett lands a head kick!
Jackson attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
James Hackett seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good shot there by Jackson.
Hackett blocks a jab.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett misses with a leg kick
and Jackson counters with a flying knee. Nice.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a hook to the side of Hackett's head but Hackett sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hackett ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jackson moves away.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Jackson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Hackett throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hackett scores with the left hand. Jackson knows he should have avoided that one.
Nice uppercut there from Jackson.
Hackett moves forwards but Jackson connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hackett with the inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Jackson's head.
Hackett takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson tries a head kick but it misses.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with the body kick
and Hackett connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson misses with a low kick as Hackett jumps back.
Hackett looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Hackett connects with a body shot.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Hackett is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a good low kick that Jackson was not able to check.
Hackett misses with a low kick.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
Jackson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hackett.
Hackett tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Hackett thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett avoids a kick to the body.
Jackson with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hackett is looking to land body kicks.
Hackett has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Hackett throws a head kick but Jackson moves out of range.
Jackson throws a right hand that Hackett ducks under and follows up with a left that Hackett also avoids with ease.
Jackson throws a poor cross that misses
and Hackett counters with a straight right hand.
Jackson swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Hackett.
Jackson blocks a leg kick.
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hackett throws a low kick but Jackson avoids it.
A counter left hand to the body from Jackson misses its target.
Jackson throws a lazy uppercut
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Hackett counters with a low kick, right behind Jackson 's knee.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jackson was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Hackett moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Hackett tries a head kick but it misses.
Hackett throws a leg kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
A good leg kick by Jackson.
Hackett has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Hackett drops his hands momentarily and Jackson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Hackett waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jackson.
Jackson explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Jackson takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but James Hackett will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Nick Jackson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Jackson misses with a body kick.
It seemed like Hackett was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson throws the kick towards the body but Hackett avoids it.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hackett's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jackson misses with a straight right.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Hackett lands with an uppercut that bounces Jackson off the cage and back into range.
Good leg kick by Jackson.
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Hackett moves out of range easily.
Hackett pulls out of a head kick attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hackett misses with a body shot.
Jackson looks to throw the jab but Hackett is out of range.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Hackett counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson throws a wild body kick that Hackett sees coming a mile off.
Jackson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hackett takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Hackett throws a sloppy head kick and Jackson moves out of range easily.
Nice defenses there by Hackett.
Jackson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Hackett bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hackett throws a big shot that misses.
Jackson misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jackson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Hackett steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jackson.
Despite the aggression on Hackett's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jackson wants to land a leg kick but Hackett is out of range.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Hackett jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Nick Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hackett moves out of range as Jackson strikes.
Jackson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hackett.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Hackett's head.
Jackson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hackett doesn't seem bothered though.
Hackett takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jackson misses with a body shot.
Jackson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hackett.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Hackett.
Hackett uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jackson.
Jackson loads up on a big right hand but Hackett slips the punch.
Hackett moves out of range of the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hackett fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jackson checks it well.
A jab lands there for Jackson.
Jackson throws an off balance right hand
and Hackett counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hackett scores with a hook to the body. Jackson takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Hackett has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jackson.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Jackson lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hackett's sensitive parts.
Jackson misses with a left hand
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
A slow jab from Jackson misses its intended target.
Hackett looks to land a body kick but Jackson moved away.
Jackson lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Hackett lands with a thumping leg kick.
Jackson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hackett moves away.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hackett was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
A nice side step and Hackett releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hackett throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jackson.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hackett stuns Jackson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hackett lands with a cross.
Jackson takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hackett misses with a straight right.
Jackson blocks a head kick by Hackett.
Jackson throws a leg kick which misses Hackett's front leg but catches the back leg as Hackett tries to avoid it.
James Hackett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hackett has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Jackson finds it's way round the side to connect with Hackett's head.
Nice straight punches there by Jackson. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Jackson.
Jackson avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Jackson misses with an uppercut
and Hackett counters with a stiff right hand.
A shot to the body from Jackson misses
enabling Hackett to counter with a crisp jab.
Hackett misses with a hook
enabling Jackson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
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 Nick Jackson.
Well Hackett 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... James Hackett!
A very excited looking James Hackett 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toby Keith Yrkje (ranked 494 p4p, 458 weight class) and Walad Anubis (ranked 65 p4p, 60 weight class). Yrkje comes to the cage accompanied by As Good As I Once Was. Anubis has chosen Hideaway as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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World class boxer
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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 26 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toby Keith Yrkje!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 26 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Walad Anubis!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Anubis scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Yrkje bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Anubis's head.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anubis.
Anubis blocks a leg kick.
Anubis thows a leg kick but Yrkje checks it
and Yrkje counters with a body kick that stops Anubis in his tracks momentarily.
Anubis throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Yrkje holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
I was talking to Yrkje's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Yrkje stalling in the clinch but Anubis improves position.
Yrkje stalling against the cage.
Anubis takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Anubis fails to land.
Yrkje swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Yrkje is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anubis to keep the fight standing.
Anubis lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Yrkje lands a shoulder strike.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anubis tries a body shot but Yrkje blocks it.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis lands a shoulder strike.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Yrkje.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Anubis as the two fighters clinch.
A shot in the inside from Anubis.
A head punch on the inside from Yrkje fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Yrkje.
Anubis blocks an uppercut.
Yrkje prevents a body shot from Anubis.
Anubis can't find room to land a body shot as Yrkje controls the action.
Yrkje prevents a body shot from Anubis.
Yrkje misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yrkje controlling the action here for a moment.
Yrkje makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Yrkje is trying to pull guard but Anubis has him pressed against the cage.
Yrkje misses with some punches.
Anubis has a couple of punches blocked by Yrkje.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anubis lands with a right to the head.
Anubis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
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!
Anubis misses with a hook from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yrkje creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Yrkje lands a body shot in the clinch.
Anubis throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Anubis is leaning against Yrkje and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Yrkje looking to stall.
Yrkje goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
Anubis tries to work over Yrkje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Yrkje throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Yrkje.
Good body shot from Yrkje.
Yrkje is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yrkje tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Anubis just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Toby Keith Yrkje. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anubis misses with a punch on the inside.
Anubis misses with a punch on the inside.
Anubis swings wildly with an uppercut but Yrkje uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis misses with some punches.
A short right from Yrkje on the inside.
Anubis lands a nice uppercut.
Yrkje tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Yrkje tries to throw a body punch but Anubis avoids it by throwing Yrkje back against the cage.
Yrkje struggles to land a body shot inside as Anubis controls his hands.
Yrkje tries to stall but Anubis uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Yrkje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yrkje struggles to land a body shot inside as Anubis controls his hands.
Anubis misses with a hook from the clinch.
Anubis's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Anubis tries to work over Yrkje's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Anubis blocks a body shot from Yrkje.
Anubis misses with a punch to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Yrkje.
Yrkje throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Anubiss head.
Yrkje is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Anubis to keep the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anubis prevents a body shot from Yrkje.
Anubis presses Yrkje against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Anubis lands a hook that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anubis throws a head punch that misses.
Anubis lands a body punch in the clinch.
Yrkje blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yrkje scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Yrkje fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Anubis lands a left hand that snaps the head of Yrkje backwards.
Anubis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Yrkje swings wildly with an uppercut but Anubis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anubis has a couple of punches blocked by Yrkje.
Yrkje misses with a short punch on the inside.
Anubis has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Yrkje seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Anubis can turn it around.
Anubis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Yrkje wants to stall.
Yrkje doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Yrkje presses Anubis against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Toby Keith Yrkje will probably get the nod.
That's time! Yrkje's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Anubis getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yrkje moves out of range of the leg kick from Anubis.
Yrkje has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Anubis.
Anubis just misses with a punch to the body.
Yrkje throwing a counter right hand but Anubis manages to avoid it.
Yrkje darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Anubis throws a wild body kick that Yrkje sees coming a mile off.
A nice leg kick from Anubis, right into the meat of the thigh.
The crowd cheers as Yrkje lands an impressive looking overhand right. Anubis doesn't seem phased though.
Yrkje avoids a kick to the body.
Yrkje appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Yrkje moves out of range as Anubis strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Anubis.
Yrkje is looking to counter the offense by Anubis and move into the clinch.
Yrkje takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Anubis thumps Yrkje with a low kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Anubis with a jab.
It looks like Toby Keith Yrkje has been cut.
A combination from Anubis does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yrkje throws a leg kick that misses.
Anubis connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Anubis throws a lazy right hand but Yrkje sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yrkje 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.
Yrkje moves out of range of the strikes.
Yrkje appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
A low kick lands for Anubis.
Anubis throws a nice inside leg kick.
Yrkje 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.
Anubis has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yrkje slips a straight right by Anubis.
A clash of legs there as Yrkje blocks the low kick.
Anubis throws a lazy uppercut
and Yrkje counters with an inside leg kick.
Anubis throws a quick inside leg kick.
Anubis throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Yrkje seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
A telegraphed right hand from Anubis misses the target.
Jab from Yrkje.
Anubis misses with an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yrkje takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Anubis feints and then cracks Yrkje's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Yrkje down.
A solid body kick from Yrkje.
Yrkje takes one on the button.
Yrkje is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Anubis looks to throw a body kick
letting Yrkje counter with a right hand.
Anubis throws a low kick, looking for Yrkje's leg but Yrkje calmly moves out of range.
Yrkje tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Anubis manages to circle out of the way.
Anubis lands a really nice looking cross but Yrkje seems unphased.
Yrkje walks forward, straight into a front kick from Anubis.
The crowd cheers as Anubis lands an impressive looking overhand right. Yrkje doesn't seem phased though.
Yrkje checks the leg kick nicely there.
Yrkje feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Yrkje moves away from the strike by Anubis.
Good shot there by Yrkje.
Yrkje thuds his right hand into Anubis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
 Anubis is rocked!
Good leg kick by Anubis.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yrkje moves out of range of the body kick.
Anubis throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Yrkje cracks Anubis with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Anubis looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Yrkje finish him?
Anubis is still on wobbly legs! Can Yrkje finish him?
Anubis throws a leg kick
and Yrkje counters with a body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Yrkje.
Anubis throws a poor cross that misses
and Yrkje counters with a big right hand! Oh Anubis is in trouble here! Yrkje follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toby Keith Yrkje!
Toby Keith Yrkje thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between James Spencer (ranked 507 p4p, 903 weight class) and Jacob Parker (ranked 67 p4p, 113 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, James Spencer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Parker!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Spencer avoids the body shot from Parker.
Spencer closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Parker throws a low kick but Spencer moves out of range easily.
Spencer throwing a counter right hand but Parker manages to avoid it.
Parker lands a nice leg kick that just misses Spencer's sensitive parts.
We've been told by Spencer's head coaches at Casa Steel that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
A big right from Parker misses.
Parker throws a big shot that misses.
Spencer feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jacob Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spencer misses with a body kick.
A swing and a miss from Spencer.
Parker drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Parker misses with an uppercut
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Spencer counters with a nice body kick.
Parker throws an overhand right that lands on Spencer's shoulder, as Spencer tries to avoid the shot.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Spencer has time to react.
Spencer looks to throw the jab but Parker is out of range.
Parker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Spencer looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Spencer looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Parker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Parker misses with a straight left.
Parker throws an off balance right hand
enabling Spencer to counter with a crisp jab.
Spencer keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Parker will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Parker fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Spencer.
Parker cracks Spencer with an open hand slap.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Parker misses with an uppercut
and Spencer counters with a straight that turns Parker's legs to rubber! Spencer pushes forward with more strikes and Parker goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). James Spencer!
James Spencer took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
The defeated Jacob Parker had this to say: 'Dammit son, my momma is gonna whip my ass!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Shakes (ranked 662 p4p, 447 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 48 p4p, 31 weight class). Shakes comes to the cage accompanied by About the Money- T.I.. Luiz Mendoza has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Marcus Shakes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 1, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shakes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mendoza manages to avoid it.
Shakes jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A jab lands there for Shakes.
Shakes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza blocks a jab.
Shakes misses with a hook
and Mendoza counters with a right hand to the body.
Shakes misses with a hook to the body
and Mendoza counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mendoza avoids the body shot from Shakes.
Marcus Shakes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mendoza connects with a body shot.
Mendoza ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Shakes keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Mendoza walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Shakes checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
A jab from Shakes misses.
Mendoza throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A low kick from Mendoza is predictable there
and Shakes counters with a nice uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shakes ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mendoza moves away.
Shakes is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Shakes throws a jab but it's blocked by Mendoza.
Marcus Shakes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mendoza connects with a jab.
Shakes fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Shakes throws a lazy right hand but Mendoza sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Shakes.
Mendoza's corner calls for a 1-2. Mendoza obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Shakes blocks a jab.
Mendoza takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses.
Shakes clinches.
Our sources have told us that Shakes has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Shakes creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Mendoza's defenses.
Mendoza manages to break the clinch.
Mendoza jabs at Shakes's body.
Mendoza slips a jab from Shakes.
Shakes tries to close the distance and clinch but Mendoza swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Shakes looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Shakes misses with a looping left.
Mendoza drops his hands momentarily and Shakes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Shakes getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shakes throws an off balance right hand
and Shakes takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mendoza is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Shakes rather than just go for the knockout.
Mendoza slips a jab from Shakes.
Mendoza lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mendoza! But no joy.
Shakes moves out of range as Mendoza strikes.
Shakes is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Shakes misses with a hook. Mendoza ducked under it nicely.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Shakes.
Mendoza closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Shakes to the mat! Shakes manages to get full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza stands and throws Shakes's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Mendoza taking a break here but Shakes is having none of it and regains half guard.
Shakes is staying active underneath Mendoza, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Mendoza stops Shakes from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mendoza throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Mendoza looks to land a strike but Shakes avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Shakes working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mendoza.
Mendoza looking to pass the guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shakes preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Mendoza slips nicely into half guard.
Mendoza is looking for a kimura here.
Mendoza has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mendoza has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Mendoza can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Shakes is looking to escape.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Marcus Shakes will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shakes.
Shakes waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mendoza.
A swing and a miss from Shakes.
Shakes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Marcus Shakes is winning the standup battle so far.
An inside leg kick from Mendoza misses.
Luiz Mendoza is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mendoza misses with an uppercut. Shakes saw that one coming.
Shakes throws a jab when Mendoza was well out of range.
A big left from Mendoza misses.
Shakes bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Shakes is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Mendoza ducks under a wild hook from Shakes.
Mendoza let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Shakes checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
A little feinted left hand from Shakes on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Shakes on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Shakes throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Mendoza.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza throws a jab when Shakes was well out of range.
Mendoza slips under a jab.
Shakes loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mendoza just misses with a punch to the body.
Shakes is looking to counter the offense by Mendoza and move into the clinch.
Shakes takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mendoza circles away from the clinch attempt.
Shakes tries to clinch up but Mendoza circles away and keeps his distance.
Mendoza swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mendoza doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
Shakes throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Shakes defends it well.
Mendoza connects with a looping right hand.
Mendoza throws an overhand right that lands on Shakes's shoulder, as Shakes tries to avoid the shot.
Mendoza misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shakes swings away with a body shot that misses
so Mendoza counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
Mendoza throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Mendoza throws an elbow that misses. Shakes uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mendoza's guard. Nice move by Shakes!
Mendoza trying to control the position.
Mendoza wants to sweep but no luck.
Shakes wanted to stand there but Mendoza had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza is looking to sweep but instead, Shakes has passed into half guard.
Shakes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Mendoza makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Mendoza.
Luiz Mendoza has got the better of the ground game so far.
Mendoza had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Shakes defends it easily.
Mendoza has his foot on Shakes's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shakes works his way back into a safe position though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Shakes stands and steps away. Mendoza gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Mendoza has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Shakes finds it's way round the side to connect with Mendoza's head.
Shakes tries to clinch but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Mendoza displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shakes throws out the jab.
Mendoza takes a swing at Shakes's ribcage but misses.
Shakes takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mendoza shoots and misses
and Mendoza takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Shakes looks to throw the jab but Mendoza is out of range.
Mendoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Nice defenses there by Mendoza.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Shakes.
Shakes swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mendoza connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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 Marcus Shakes 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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Shakes moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Shakes lands a really nice looking cross but Mendoza seems unphased.
Shakes misses with a wild body shot.
Mendoza changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Nice jab there from Shakes.
Shakes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A bone on bone clash there as Shakes blocks the leg kick.
Shakes misses with a left hand
enabling Mendoza to counter with a crisp jab.
Shakes misses with a straight right.
Mendoza dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Shakes throws a hook to the side of Mendoza's head but Mendoza sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Mendoza will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Shakes closes the distance and pushes Mendoza back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Shakes obliges.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Shakes.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Shakes creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Shakes.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but Shakes forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Shakes lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Shakes.
Shakes lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mendoza avoiding damage as Shakes throws knees to the body.
Shakes lands an elbow just above Mendoza 's eye.
Shakes misses with a body punch.
Shakes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Mendoza.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Shakes just stands there and leans 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!
Mendoza tries to break free but Shakes pushes him back against the cage.
Shakes lands a nice uppercut.
Marcus Shakes has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Shakes is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza fails to pull guard.
Marcus Shakes has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Luiz Mendoza.
Mendoza is trying to push Shakes away but Shakes has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Mendoza pulls guard effortlessly.
Mendoza working for a triangle but Shakes defends it easily.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Shakes stopping the sweep attempt from Mendoza.
Marcus Shakes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Shakes tries to stand but Mendoza is controlling from the bottom.
Shakes wants to stand and escape but instead Mendoza has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mendoza with a flurry of punches that miss.
Mendoza throws a big right hand that misses.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Mendoza working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Mendoza engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Mendoza prevents Shakes from getting back to his feet.
Luiz Mendoza has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Shakes pushes Mendoza off and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Shakes's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Shakes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mendoza momentarily.
Shakes throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Shakes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shakes wants to clinch up but Mendoza keeps it at a distance.
Mendoza flicks out a counter leg kick but Shakes steps away.
Mendoza misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Shakes.
Mendoza misses with a looping right.
Shakes misses with a right hand
and Mendoza counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shakes listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Mendoza takes one on the chin but seems OK.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shakes manages to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marcus Shakes showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Shakes, 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Marcus Shakes!
After the fight, Marcus Shakes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad (ranked 343 p4p, 437 weight class) and Jihadi Joseph (ranked 34 p4p, 39 weight class). Ferkingstad comes into the arena with Try That In A Small Town blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jihadi Joseph!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joseph slips a straight right by Ferkingstad.
Joseph scoring well with a low kick there.
Ferkingstad keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Joseph lands with a hook. Ferkingstad tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joseph misses the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ferkingstad. Joseph does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joseph loads up on a big right hand but Ferkingstad slips the punch.
Ferkingstad shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
The fighters circling - Ferkingstad throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Joseph looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Ferkingstad.
Joseph connects with a looping right hand.
Joseph with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Ferkingstad to score with a decent uppercut.
Joseph scores with a jab. Ferkingstad acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ferkingstad connects with a crisp jab.
Ferkingstad slips under a jab.
Ferkingstad ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ferkingstad bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Joseph! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Joseph is rocked!
Joseph wants to control but Ferkingstad passes easily into half guard.
Joseph is still in real trouble! Can Ferkingstad finish him?
Joseph trying to control but Ferkingstad postures up.
Ferkingstad controlling the action here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Joseph seems to have recovered his senses.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Ferkingstad looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Joseph tries to get to full guard but Ferkingstad has control of the leg.
Joseph wants to get back to his feet.
Joseph wants to control but Ferkingstad is keeping busy.
Ferkingstad looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
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.
Joseph holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Joseph is trying to stand.
Ferkingstad prevents Joseph from improving his position.
Ferkingstad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Ferkingstad trying to control from half guard but Joseph is working away.
Joseph tries to roll over but Ferkingstad keeps him under control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Joseph lands a jab to the nose.
Joseph swinging wildly here.
It looked like Ferkingstad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad throws a big shot that misses.
A good leg kick by Ferkingstad.
Joseph misses with a series of wild punches.
Ferkingstad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A nice leg kick lands there from Joseph.
Ferkingstad slips a jab from Joseph.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch.
Ferkingstad is looking to clinch.
Ferkingstad steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
Ferkingstad looks to land a body kick but Joseph moved away.
Joseph wants to clinch up but Ferkingstad keeps it at a distance.
Ferkingstad is looking to counter punch.
Joseph checks the leg kick.
Ferkingstad looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Joseph misses with a jab, cross combination.
Joseph throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Joseph lands with a nice body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad defending well as Joseph loads up on a big left hand.
Ferkingstad throwing a counter right hand but Joseph manages to avoid it.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Joseph misses with a hook.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Joseph tries to close the distance and clinch up but Ferkingstad swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Joseph takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Joseph showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ferkingstad.
A little jabbing left from Joseph on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Joseph scores with a nice head shot.
Joseph ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Joseph takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Ferkingstad misses with an uppercut.
Ferkingstad tried to score with a low kick but Joseph checks it.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Ferkingstad checks a leg kick.
Joseph closes the distance and pushes Ferkingstad back into the cage.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Joseph misses with a body punch.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with an uppercut but Joseph uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
A big left from Ferkingstad misses.
Joseph lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Joseph throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ferkingstad sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Joseph cracks Ferkingstad with a good jab.
Ferkingstad 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.
Joseph tries to clinch but Ferkingstad is having none of it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Joseph looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Joseph thuds a left hand into Ferkingstad's body.
Joseph ducks right into an uppercut from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Joseph on the side of the head.
Ferkingstad clinches with his opponent.
Ferkingstad pulls guard.
Joseph throwing strikes from guard but Ferkingstad blocks nicely.
Joseph trying to control the position from guard on top but Ferkingstad is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Joseph would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joseph trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Joseph controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Joseph trying to stand up but can't free himself from Ferkingstad's guard.
Ferkingstad seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Joseph showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Joseph throws a head kick but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ferkingstad misses with a wild body shot.
Joseph looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Ferkingstad slips a jab and a cross from Joseph.
Joseph throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Joseph closes the distance and pushes Ferkingstad back into the cage.
Joseph's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
Ferkingstad pushes Joseph back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ferkingstad lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph is looking to break free of the clinch but Ferkingstad has double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad looking to stall.
Ferkingstad scores with a nice hook to the head.
Joseph misses with a hook to the ribs.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Joseph has a couple of punches blocked by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Joseph's elbow.
Joseph lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Joseph misses with the head strike.
Joseph misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Joseph gets through Ferkingstad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Joseph tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ferkingstad lands a left hand.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Ferkingstad is trying to maintain a safe position but Joseph gets an underhook and turns Ferkingstad into the cage.
Ferkingstad missing with knees to the body.
Joseph doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A right hand to the body from Joseph.
Ferkingstad lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Joseph.
Joseph can't find room to land a body shot as Ferkingstad controls the action.
Ferkingstad throws a head punch that misses.
Ferkingstad misses with the head strike.
Joseph lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Ferkingstad breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is winning the standup battle so far.
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Joseph connects with a body shot that sends Ferkingstad's belly button to the back.
Joseph feints and then cracks Ferkingstad's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ferkingstad down.
Ferkingstad pivots, looking for a leg kick but Joseph is out of range and Ferkingstad settles back down.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad thumps Joseph with a low kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Ferkingstad throws a leg kick but Joseph moved away.
Ferkingstad throws a low kick but Joseph moves out of range easily.
Joseph throws a hook to the side of Ferkingstad's head but Ferkingstad sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Ferkingstad throws a front kick aimed at Joseph's knee but Joseph avoids it well.
Ferkingstad throws the left hand but Joseph avoids the punch easily.
Joseph has managed to clinch.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad lands an uppercut.
Joseph has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Ferkingstad seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Joseph can turn it around.
Ferkingstad works on Joseph's body with a couple of short punches.
Ferkingstad blocks an uppercut.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Joseph fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ferkingstad scores with a shoulder strike.
Ferkingstad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Joseph backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Ferkingstad rushes Joseph and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Joseph gets through Ferkingstad's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Ferkingstad gets control of Joseph's arms and successfully pulls guard. Ferkingstad will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Ferkingstad not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Joseph wanted to stand there but Ferkingstad had control of the position.
Ferkingstad keeping moving, preventing Joseph from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joseph is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Joseph is fighting to break Ferkingstad's control of his arms but Ferkingstad is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Ferkingstad is on top in guard.
Ferkingstad trying to control the position from guard on top but Joseph is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ferkingstad is pushing down on Joseph's leg trying to pass to half guard. Joseph is fighting to maintain full guard but Ferkingstad has managed to sneak the leg through.
Joseph is trying to stand back up but Ferkingstad is controlling him
Ferkingstad content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Joseph preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joseph kicks Ferkingstad off and gets back to his feet.
Ferkingstad ducks under a wild hook from Joseph.
Ferkingstad tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Joseph swings for the body but Ferkingstad moves out of range.
Joseph listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Joseph scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Joseph misses with a body shot.
Ferkingstad takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ferkingstad scores with a crisp jab that stopped Joseph in his tracks.
Ferkingstad looks to land a left hand but Joseph moved out of range nicely.
Ferkingstad throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ferkingstad avoids the head kick by Joseph.
Jihadi Joseph has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ferkingstad looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Joseph scores with a jab.
Ferkingstad swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Joseph lands with a right hand.
Ferkingstad tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Ferkingstad.
Joseph closes the distance and clinches.
Ferkingstad throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Joseph.
Still in the clinch, Ferkingstad scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ferkingstad misses with a punch on the inside.
A short body shot lands from Ferkingstad as the two fighters clinch.
Ferkingstad throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Josephs head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Joseph lands a nice shot to the body.
Joseph breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Joseph moves out of range of the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joseph swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Ferkingstad drives through and clinches with Joseph against the cage.
Joseph struggles to land a body shot inside as Ferkingstad controls his hands.
A short left from Ferkingstad.
A right handed body shot lands from Ferkingstad.
Joseph takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ferkingstad lands with a short shot to the head.
Joseph blocking some punches.
Ferkingstad softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ferkingstad.
Ferkingstad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ferkingstad working aggressively here.
Joseph tries to work over Ferkingstad's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Joseph throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Joseph pushes Ferkingstad back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Joseph lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ferkingstad backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Joseph tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Ferkingstad is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Joseph is keeping busy.
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ferkingstad is looking to control Joseph's arms but Joseph gets an underhook and turns him. Now Ferkingstad has his back to the cage.
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 Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad.
Well Ferkingstad has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad!
Keith Kenneth Ferkingstad decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tau Masunwendinghamar (ranked 1281 p4p, 225 weight class) and Ezekiel Marley (ranked 153 p4p, 31 weight class). Masunwendinghamar's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, What You Gonna Do. Marley is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: WANTED. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Tau Masunwendinghamar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ezekiel Marley!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masunwendinghamar pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Marley uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Masunwendinghamar.
Marley shapes to counter with a head kick.
Marley dodges the punch combination from Masunwendinghamar.
Masunwendinghamar throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley lands with a thumping leg kick.
Masunwendinghamar throws a right hand that misses
and Marley counters with a nice low kick that buckles Masunwendinghamar's knee momentarily.
Marley fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marley dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Masunwendinghamar. That did some damage!
Masunwendinghamar has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
A chopping leg kick lands by Marley.
Marley looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a left hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masunwendinghamar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Marley defending well as Masunwendinghamar loads up on a big left hand.
Marley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Masunwendinghamar ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Marley moves away.
Masunwendinghamar throws a good cross that connects.
Masunwendinghamar misses with a lunging right hand
and Marley counters with a nice body shot.
Masunwendinghamar scores with a nice head shot.
Masunwendinghamar on the wrong end of a nice hook.
It looks like Tau Masunwendinghamar has been cut.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marley.
Marley lands a head shot.
Masunwendinghamar throws a poor cross that misses
and Marley counters with a body kick that stops Masunwendinghamar in his tracks momentarily.
Masunwendinghamar is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Marley scores with a body shot.
Marley connects with an inside leg kick.
Marley ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Masunwendinghamar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Masunwendinghamar takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Tau Masunwendinghamar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Marley with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Masunwendinghamar throws a hook but Marley blocks it.
Marley tests Masunwendinghamar's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Marley moves out of range as Masunwendinghamar strikes.
Masunwendinghamar will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marley lands a nice looking body kick.
Marley keeps Masunwendinghamar at a distance using the push kick.
A solid leg kick lands there for Marley.
Masunwendinghamar's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Marley connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Masunwendinghamar rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Marley counters with a crisp right that sends Masunwendinghamar to the canvas! Marley follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ezekiel Marley!
A victorious Ezekiel Marley 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 Mohammed Kahn (ranked 36 p4p, 376 weight class) and Dwayne Haskins (ranked 6 p4p, 57 weight class). Kahn comes to the cage accompanied by كارتل مدان. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 41 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mohammed Kahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 15 - 2, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dwayne Haskins!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haskins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Haskins throws a jab when Kahn was well out of range.
Haskins lands a nice leg kick that just misses Kahn's sensitive parts.
Kahn throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Haskins.
 It looks like Dwayne Haskins has been cut.
Haskins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kahn.
Haskins thinks about the counter body kick.
Kahn swings for the body but Haskins moves out of range.
Haskins throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
A nice leg kick lands there from Haskins.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Dwayne Haskins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
Haskins fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kahn.
Kahn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Haskins moves away from the strike by Kahn.
Kahn throws an overhand right that lands on Haskins's shoulder, as Haskins tries to avoid the shot.
Haskins with a jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haskins lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Haskins connects with a looping right hand.
Haskins 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.
Haskins moves out of range of the body kick.
Haskins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Kahn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A jab from Kahn finds it's way through Haskins's defenses.
Haskins tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haskins lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Kahn tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Kahn misses with an uppercut. Haskins saw that one coming.
Haskins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kahn just misses with a punch to the body.
Haskins lands with a thumping leg kick.
Kahn checks a leg kick nicely.
Kahn ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Haskins moves away.
Haskins fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kahn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haskins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Haskins pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Kahn back to the cage. Haskins follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haskins connects with a leg kick.
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 nice inside leg kick there by Haskins. That's going to slow Kahn down.
Haskins loads up on a big right hand but Kahn slips the punch.
Kahn 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.
Kahn looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Haskins fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Kahn has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Convicted Fight Club in the buildup to the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haskins misses with an attempted mid kick.
A lazy left from Kahn finds it's target.
That has opened up Dwayne Haskins's cut even more.
Kahn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Haskins is looking to score with low kicks.
A leg kick checked by Kahn.
Haskins connects with a leg kick.
Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Haskins throws a half hearted mid kick.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
Kahn fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Haskins.
Kahn takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Kahn throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Haskins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Haskins scoring well with a low kick there.
Kahn scores with a decent looking hook.
Kahn looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A solid body kick from Haskins.
Haskins misses with a straight left.
Kahn misses with a body kick.
Haskins connects with the punch.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Kahn.
Haskins misses with a low kick as Kahn jumps back.
Kahn was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haskins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kahn manages to avoid it.
Kahn ducks under a wild hook from Haskins.
Good leg kick by Haskins.
Haskins throws a nice inside leg kick.
Kahn connects with a body shot that sends Haskins's belly button to the back.
Haskins looks winded!
Haskins throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Kahn feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Kahn keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kahn fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Haskins manages to avoid it.
Haskins throws a shot from downtown. Kahn moves away and avoids it.
Haskins throws a nice inside leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Haskins.
Good leg kick by Kahn.
Kahn on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haskins. Haskins obviously looking to wear him down.
Kahn throws a hook to the side of Haskins's head but Haskins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Haskins defending well as Kahn loads up on a big left hand.
Haskins staying out of range there.
Haskins scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Kahn lands with a straight right. Haskins didn't see that one coming.
The cut above Dwayne Haskins's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Haskins throws a jab but it's blocked by Kahn.
Kahn is looking to counter punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kahn will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Haskins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Haskins turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kahn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kahn throws a leg kick but Haskins checks it.
That kick from Haskins tenderised Kahn's leg. Kahn is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kahn fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Haskins has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Haskins blocks a leg kick.
Haskins is looking for the big counter here.
Kahn with a nice calf kick.
Haskins throws the left hand but Kahn avoids the punch easily.
Kahn takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Haskins moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Haskins misses with a looping right.
Kahn misses with a two punch combination.
A swing and a miss from Kahn.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kahn's jab looks to have found its range, popping Haskins under the eye.
Kahn misses with an attempted mid kick.
Haskins throws a nice outside leg kick.
Kahn throws a hook but Haskins blocks it.
Haskins feints and then cracks Kahn's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Kahn down.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dwayne Haskins will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dwayne Haskins's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Haskins tests Kahn's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahn slips under a jab.
Haskins scores with a jab. Kahn acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Kahn misses the shot to the body.
Haskins missing with a left hand there. Kahn was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kahn misses with a hook.
Kahn fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Haskins to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Haskins looks to clinch but Kahn throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Haskins taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Mohammed Kahn!
A victorious Mohammed Kahn 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Ademaro Dos Anjos (ranked 64 p4p, 239 weight class) and Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez (ranked 6 p4p, 25 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 33 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ademaro Dos Anjos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a head kick but it misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a decent looking hook.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Dos Anjos at a distance.
Dos Anjos tries to land a front kick but Jurgensen Sanchez steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a body kick but Dos Anjos moved away.
Dos Anjos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the jaw.
It looks like Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez has been cut.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Nice uppercut lands for Dos Anjos. That snapped Jurgensen Sanchez's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez works the jab nicely.
Jurgensen Sanchez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jurgensen Sanchez duly obliges.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Dos Anjos on the side of the head.
Dos Anjos stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jurgensen Sanchez.
An inside leg kick from Jurgensen Sanchez misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a straight right. Dos Anjos didn't see that one coming.
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a low kick, right behind Dos Anjos 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a leg kick which misses Dos Anjos's front leg but catches the back leg as Dos Anjos tries to avoid it.
Dos Anjos feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Jurgensen Sanchez sprawling to the canvas! Jurgensen Sanchez rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dos Anjos finish him?!
Jurgensen Sanchez is rocked!
Dos Anjos throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Ademaro Dos Anjos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jurgensen Sanchez displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dos Anjos doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Dos Anjos blocks a head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dos Anjos just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips a straight right by Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a solid leg kick.
Dos Anjos has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dos Anjos there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dos Anjos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Dos Anjos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez clobbers Dos Anjos with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dos Anjos scores with a jab to the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to land a right hand but Dos Anjos moved out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes one on the button.
Jurgensen Sanchez is still on wobbly legs! Can Dos Anjos finish him?
Dos Anjos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook but Dos Anjos avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez seems to have recovered his senses.
Dos Anjos looks to land a left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range nicely.
Dos Anjos lands a big uppercut and Jurgensen Sanchez crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Jurgensen Sanchez looks OK. Dos Anjos waves Jurgensen Sanchez back to his feet!
That has opened up Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut even more.
Dos Anjos throws a looping overhand right but Jurgensen Sanchez ducks down to avoid it.
Dos Anjos takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jurgensen Sanchez is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Dos Anjos had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Dos Anjos throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos dodges the punch combination from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dos Anjos.
A jab from Dos Anjos misses.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Dos Anjos's head backwards.
Dos Anjos ducks under a wild hook from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Dos Anjos lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a combination. Dos Anjos tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice body punch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dos Anjos takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dos Anjos with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a quick inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos throws the kick towards the body but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Dos Anjos with a good jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez with a jab.
Nice uppercut lands for Jurgensen Sanchez. That snapped Dos Anjos's head back.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos throws the left hand but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the punch easily.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick as Jurgensen Sanchez jumps back.
A head kick misses from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos 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.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a one two! Dos Anjos had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Dos Anjos throws a lazy uppercut
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a two punch combo.
Jurgensen Sanchez keeps Dos Anjos at a distance using the push kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is working the combinations to good effect here.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
The fighters circling - Dos Anjos throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jab by Jurgensen Sanchez.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez digs a good hook to Dos Anjos's body.
Dos Anjos misses with a body kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez stalks Dos Anjos and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Dos Anjos's face. Dos Anjos staggers backwards, shaken.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Dos Anjos lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Dos Anjos throws a front kick aimed at Jurgensen Sanchez's knee but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a low kick, looking for Dos Anjos's leg but Dos Anjos calmly moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Dos Anjos.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Dos Anjos looks to land a body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moved away.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses the shot to the body.
Dos Anjos walks into a jab.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
A solid leg kick lands there for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos throws a jab but it's blocked by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a big counter combination but Dos Anjos bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez swinging wildly here.
Dos Anjos takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Dos Anjos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Dos Anjos takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Dos Anjos 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.
Nice defenses there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with an inside leg kick.
Dos Anjos connects with a looping right hand.
Dos Anjos attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jurgensen Sanchez ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jurgensen Sanchez swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dos Anjos moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
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!
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab.
Dos Anjos lands with a thumping leg kick.
A jab from Jurgensen Sanchez finds it's way through Dos Anjos's defenses.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab to Dos Anjos's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos misses with a low kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez staying out of range there.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a push kick but Dos Anjos slaps the foot to one side.
An attempted straight right counter from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dos Anjos looks to land a right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez moved out of range.
Dos Anjos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a straight right.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dos Anjos needs to keep his hands up - Jurgensen Sanchez had a free shot at his head there.
Jurgensen Sanchez chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Dos Anjos can pounce on him.
Dos Anjos loads up on a big right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez slips the punch.
Jurgensen Sanchez scoring well with a low kick there.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Jurgensen Sanchez comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez checks it.
Dos Anjos moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a low kick nicely.
Dos Anjos takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
A swing and a miss from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with a right hand
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez thows a body kick. Dos Anjos tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dos Anjos sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dos Anjos lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jurgensen Sanchez lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick nicely.
An inside leg kick lands from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos sends Jurgensen Sanchez crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Dos Anjos is motioning to the referee to let Jurgensen Sanchez up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
The cut above Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a thumping low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dos Anjos avoids the head kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a jab to the head.
Dos Anjos throws a predictable looking body shot
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Nice shot lands for Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos throws a hook to the side of Jurgensen Sanchez's head but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Dos Anjos is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez jabs Dos Anjos right on the nose. Dos Anjos blinks but takes it well.
Jurgensen Sanchez wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Nice jab there from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jurgensen Sanchez throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos misses the jab.
Dos Anjos misses with a hook.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Dos Anjos slips under a jab.
Ademaro Dos Anjos has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dos Anjos gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a nice leg kick.
Dos Anjos is looking to score with low kicks.
Dos Anjos throws out a loose jab but Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight left.
Dos Anjos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Jurgensen Sanchez on the side of the head.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a hook to the body. Dos Anjos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Dos Anjos throws a lazy right hand but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dos Anjos takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Dos Anjos looks for the body kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
Dos Anjos keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Dos Anjos sizes up Jurgensen Sanchez with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good shot there by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez swinging wildly here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a body shot but no joy.
Dos Anjos slips a jab from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Dos Anjos throws a shot from downtown. Jurgensen Sanchez moves away and avoids it.
Dos Anjos tries to land a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez saw it coming and moves away.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Jurgensen Sanchez checks a leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Jurgensen Sanchez blocks the leg kick.
The fighters circle momentarily. Dos Anjos darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
A big left from Dos Anjos misses.
Jurgensen Sanchez dips to his left and cracks Dos Anjos with an uppercut!
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez misses with a body shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez defending well as Dos Anjos loads up on a big left hand.
Dos Anjos ducks right into an uppercut from Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Dos Anjos's head.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos backing away here, and Jurgensen Sanchez unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez 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.
Jurgensen Sanchez slips under a jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Dos Anjos misses the target.
Jurgensen Sanchez smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jurgensen Sanchez is looking to slow Dos Anjos down with leg kicks.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws a right and a left that Dos Anjos avoids nicely.
Dos Anjos defending well as Jurgensen Sanchez loads up on a big left hand.
Jurgensen Sanchez cracks Dos Anjos with an open hand slap.
Dos Anjos misses with a looping right.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to score with a jab to the body but Dos Anjos is just out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez connects with a crisp jab.
Dos Anjos scores with a kick to the midsection.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut.
Dos Anjos throws out a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range and Dos Anjos only half commits.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Dos Anjos throws out the jab.
Dos Anjos is looking to land body kicks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dos Anjos manages to avoid it.
A good leg kick by Jurgensen Sanchez.
Jurgensen Sanchez tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Dos Anjos. Jurgensen Sanchez shrugs it off though.
Jurgensen Sanchez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Jurgensen Sanchez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dos Anjos.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Dos Anjos tests Jurgensen Sanchez's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Jurgensen Sanchez checks a low kick from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos lands with a cross.
Dos Anjos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dos Anjos throws a chopping leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids the body shot from Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Dos Anjos throws a right hand that misses
and Jurgensen Sanchez counters with a solid body kick.
Dos Anjos throws a hook but Jurgensen Sanchez blocks it.
Decent striking displayed by Dos Anjos there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jurgensen Sanchez looks to throw the jab but Dos Anjos is out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez blocks a jab.
Jurgensen Sanchez plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Dos Anjos throws a body shot but no joy.
Jurgensen Sanchez throws out a counter right but Dos Anjos avoids it with no problem.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a jab.
Dos Anjos throws a leg kick but Jurgensen Sanchez sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves out of range as Dos Anjos strikes.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Dos Anjos takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dos Anjos misses with a straight right.
Dos Anjos walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Jurgensen Sanchez moves away from the strike by Dos Anjos.
Dos Anjos misses with an uppercut. Jurgensen Sanchez saw that one coming.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jurgensen Sanchez lands an overhand right.
Dos Anjos ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Jurgensen Sanchez avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jurgensen Sanchez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez.
Well Jurgensen Sanchez 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 27:30
Judge Frank Antenori scores the fight 27:30
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pauly Jurgensen Sanchez!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andrei Kersikov (ranked 72 p4p, 93 weight class) and Gothic Line (ranked 9 p4p, 11 weight class). Kersikov comes to the cage accompanied by Head of the Table. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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World class boxer
Insanely flexible |
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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 20 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Andrei Kersikov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 30 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gothic Line!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Kersikov takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Kersikov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Line throws out the jab.
Kersikov waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Line.
Nice defenses there by Kersikov.
It appears Kersikov was looking to counter with a kick there.
Line moves in looking to clinch but Kersikov pushes him off.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kersikov takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Line scores with a punch to the head.
A low kick from Kersikov is predictable there
and Line counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Andrei Kersikov has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Line takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Kersikov feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Line sprawling to the canvas! Line rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kersikov finish him?!
It looks like Gothic Line has been cut.
Kersikov has been working on his boxing with his coaches at KFA in the buildup to the fight.
Line throws a lazy right hand but Kersikov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Kersikov counters with a quick kick to the body but Line blocks it.
A big right from Line misses.
It looked like Kersikov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Line throws an off balance right hand
and Kersikov counters with a right hand to the body.
Line looks winded!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kersikov throws a nice inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! Kersikov lands a beautiful left hook that drops Line. Line tries to recover but Kersikov is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Line lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Andrei Kersikov!
A victorious Andrei Kersikov 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Clarence Hoost (ranked 5 p4p, 14 weight class) and Mike Haggar (ranked 2 p4p, 3 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 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Clarence Hoost!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 39 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mike Haggar!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hoost blocks a jab.
Haggar scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
The fighters circle momentarily. Haggar darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Haggar shoots in for a double leg but Hoost sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
We've been informed that Haggar 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.
Haggar lands with an overhand left.
Good shot there by Haggar.
Haggar dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hoost tries to move into range but Haggar moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Hoost moves forwards but Haggar connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Haggar lands with a shot to the body.
Haggar fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hoost walks into a left hand.
Haggar feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Hoosts jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haggar misses with a shot to the body
and Hoost counters with a straight right hand.
Haggar with a nice cross.
Haggar connects with the punch.
Haggar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Haggar lands a lovely overhand right.
Haggar throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hoost blocks a jab.
Haggar lands a jab-cross combination.
Haggar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Haggar takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Clarence Hoost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mike Haggar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Haggar shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
letting Hoost counter with a right hand.
Haggar lands a glancing blow to the side of Hoost's head.
Haggar with a poor takedown
and Hoost counters with a nice low kick that buckles Haggar's knee momentarily.
Haggar might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Haggar lands with an overhand left.
Haggar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoost counters with an outside leg kick.
Mike Haggar seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hoost blocks a jab.
It appears Hoost was looking to counter with a kick there.
Haggar uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Hoost has time to react.
Hoost moves away from the strike by Haggar.
Hoost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Haggar lands a jab to Hoost's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Haggar changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Hoost tries to avoid it but Haggar manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Hoost to the ground. Hoost escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Haggar misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hoost.
Haggar shoots and misses
and Hoost counters with a good, hard body kick but Haggar shrugs it off.
Haggar gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Hoost counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Haggar looks winded!
Haggar misses with a straight right.
Haggar dips to his left and cracks Hoost with an uppercut!
Haggar shoots for a takedown but Hoost saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Hoost throwing a counter right hand but Haggar manages to avoid it.
Haggar wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Haggar throws a series of punches but Hoost avoids them all with ease.
Haggar misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Hoost counters with an inside leg kick.
Hoost doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Clarence Hoost is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Haggar.
Haggar has a takedown stuffed.
Haggar looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hoost was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Haggar throws an ugly left hook that misses
letting Hoost counter with a right hand.
Haggar misses with a body shot
and Hoost counters with a nice body kick.
Haggar throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hoost is looking to counter with a body kick.
Haggar throws a body shot but no joy.
Hoost lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Nice takedown defense from Hoost. No joy for Haggar on that attempt.
Hoost swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mike Haggar dominated that round.
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.
A jab from Haggar misses.
Haggar just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHoost.
It looks like Hoost has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Hoost takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Haggar throws a lazy uppercut
and Hoost finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Haggar throws a poor cross that misses
and Hoost counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Haggar out cold! What a finish! Hoost is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Clarence Hoost!
Clarence Hoost retains his heavyweight title!
A relieved looking Clarence Hoost thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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