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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Fury (ranked 5572 p4p, 3999 weight class) and Diablo Oliveira (ranked 262 p4p, 143 weight class). Lyman Fury could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Diablo Oliveira's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Lyman Fury!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Diablo Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Oliveira takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Fury looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Oliveira dives in and scores a takedown into Fury's guard.
Oliveira is working Fury over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Oliveira scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Oliveira connects with a couple of short punches.
Oliveira landing some decent shots from guard.
Oliveira postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fury has momentary wrist control but Oliveira slips an elbow through the middle.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Oliveira scoring with punches to the head and body.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
 Fury is rocked!
Oliveira cracks Fury with a solid left hand.
Oh Fury is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fury might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Oliveira working some strikes from top position.
Oliveira postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Oliveira drops back looking for a leg! Fury is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Fury manages to kick Oliveira off! Oliveira jumps back into Fury's guard.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oliveira lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Oliveira stands up over Fury, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Oliveira content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Oliveira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fury knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Oliveira on the ground.
Oliveira postures up from his opponent's guard, before exploding into some vicious ground and pound! Fury covers up, he's hurt! Oliveira keeps throwing the strikes, glancing at the referee... Will he stop it?? One more big shot from Oliveira and the ref steps in to end the fight! Oliveira can't hide his delight as he celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diablo Oliveira!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Evert Norddahl (ranked 3989 p4p, 5297 weight class) and Kenneth Decker (ranked 142 p4p, 242 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Evert Norddahl!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Kenneth Decker!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Decker catches Norddahl with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Norddahl is defended easily by Decker.
Decker appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Decker with a hook.
Decker swings for the body but Norddahl moves out of range.
Decker lunges at Norddahl with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Norddahl's hand.
Norddahl shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Decker defends it nicely.
Norddahl throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Decker's waist but Decker gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Norddahl off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Evert Norddahl. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Norddahl on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Decker, as that shot connected.
Norddahl is rocked!
Decker lands a big uppercut and Norddahl crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Norddahl looks OK. Decker waves Norddahl back to his feet!
Oh Norddahl is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Norddahl bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Decker comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Norddahl falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Norddahl was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kenneth Decker!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Haroldson (ranked 4310 p4p, 2692 weight class) and Ben Dover (ranked 180 p4p, 94 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Henry Haroldson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ben Dover!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Roger Salmon and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dover shoots in and drives through. Haroldson sprawls well.
Haroldson lands a body shot.
Haroldson scores with a decent looking hook.
Haroldson moves into range and clinches up with Dover.
Dover is trying to maintain a safe position but Haroldson gets an underhook and turns Dover into the cage.
Dover tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Haroldson just stands there and leans against the cage.
Haroldson stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dover looks winded!
Nice body punch from Haroldson - that landed with a thud.
Haroldson scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Haroldson lands a nice shot to the body.
A short right from Haroldson on the inside.
 Dover is rocked!
Haroldson turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Haroldson manages to end up in side control.
Dover is still in real trouble! Can Haroldson finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haroldson cracks Dover with a big right hand but Dover just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Haroldson scores with a big shot from side control... and another... and another! Oh Dover is done here - save him referee! More strikes land and eventually the ref does step in and Haroldson can finally stop beating on his defenseless opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Henry Haroldson!
A less than humble Henry Haroldson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joaquin Correa (ranked 3314 p4p, 5287 weight class) and Amr Zeineldin (ranked 121 p4p, 199 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Joaquin Correa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Amr Zeineldin!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zeineldin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Correa defends well and Zeineldin ends up having to push Correa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Correa appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Zeineldin moves into the clinch.
Correa tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Correa drops down looking for an ankle pick but Zeineldin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Zeineldin has managed to clinch.
Zeineldin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Correa fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Zeineldin sprawls well initially but Correa persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Zeineldin kicks off Correa and gets to his feet.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zeineldin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Correa defends well and Zeineldin ends up having to push Correa into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zeineldin fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Correa to the ground. Zeineldin is now in Correa's guard.
Zeineldin postures up.
Correa utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zeineldin trying to control but Correa is working from the bottom.
Correa is controlling Zeineldin's posture.
Zeineldin trying to control but Correa is working from the bottom.
Zeineldin stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Correa swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Correa looking to control.
Correa looking for a sweep. Not yet Correa, not yet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Zeineldin shoots in but Correa avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Joaquin Correa has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Amr Zeineldin.
Zeineldin dives in and scores a takedown into Correa's guard.
Correa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Zeineldin looks winded!
Zeineldin wanted to stand there but Correa had control of the position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Correa is on top in guard.
Correa with a nice head shot there.
Correa showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Correa gets to his feet - Zeineldin follows without any prompting.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zeineldin shoots in and gets a takedown into Correa's guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Correa manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Correa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Zeineldin gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Correa tries to pull guard but Zeineldin won't allow it.
Correa lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Zeineldin or not.
Good body shot from Zeineldin.
Correa is fighting off a takedown attempt but Zeineldin is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Correa to the mat. Correa regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Correa scrambles and gets back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Correa closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Zeineldin did well to prevent Correa getting side control.
Correa is taking a breather. Zeineldin says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Zeineldin is refusing to be controlled, as Correa sits in half guard.
Correa gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Correa.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Zeineldin instigates a clinch.
Correa is trying to push Zeineldin away but Zeineldin has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zeineldin manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Correa trying to control the position from guard on top but Zeineldin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Correa scoring with some ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Zeineldin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Zeineldin trying to keep a closed guard but Correa is proving a slippery customer.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Correa wants to control from the top but Zeineldin keeps moving.
Correa stands up from Zeineldin's guard - Correa perhaps looking for a knockout.
Correa clinches up with Zeineldin and pushes him back against the cage.
Zeineldin wants to get back to striking at distance but Correa won't allow it.
Correa has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Zeineldin uses from the top position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Correa striking off his back but it's not causing Zeineldin any problems.
Correa trying to control the position.
Zeineldin must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Correa has his feet on Zeineldin's thighs here. He's pushed Zeineldin off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Zeineldin screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 7:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joaquin Correa!
Joaquin Correa decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Sanders (ranked 24919 p4p, 3199 weight class) and Paddy O Rourke (ranked 335 p4p, 118 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Sanders might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Icon. Paddy O Rourke has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Zachary Sanders's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Zachary Sanders!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Paddy O Rourke!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
O Rourke throws a shot to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for O Rourke. That snapped Sanders's head back.
O Rourke with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sanders has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from O Rourke finds it's way round the side to connect with Sanders's head.
Sanders pushes O Rourke up against the cage in a clinch.
O Rourke lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sanders manages to pull guard.
O Rourke wants to stand but Sanders has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Sanders working a defensive guard here.
O Rourke tries to stand but Sanders is controlling from the bottom.
Sanders trying to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
O Rourke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Sanders is pulling down on O Rourke's head. It's preventing any offense from O Rourke, at least for the moment.
Sanders had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. O Rourke defends it easily.
Sanders striking off his back but it's not causing O Rourke any problems.
O Rourke decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
O Rourke fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
O Rourke tests Sanders's chin there with a solid looking shot.
O Rourke feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Sanders sprawling to the canvas! Sanders rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can O Rourke finish him?!
Sanders is rocked!
Are you kidding me?! O Rourke ducked down and unloaded an uppercut from hell that sent Sanders clean off his feet! Someone make me a GIF - that's knockout of the night for sure!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paddy O Rourke!
Paddy O Rourke decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lil Jon Yeah (ranked 3179 p4p, 4636 weight class) and Tommy Gunner (ranked 116 p4p, 180 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Lil Jon Yeah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tommy Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Gunner.
Yeah misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Gunner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yeah tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Gunner lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Yeah takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Yeah staying out of range there.
Yeah moves out of range of the body kick from Gunner.
Gunner connects with a body shot.
Gunner chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Yeah darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Gunner throws a hook but Yeah avoids it easily.
Yeah takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Gunner misses with a wild body shot.
Yeah throws the left hand but Gunner avoids the punch easily.
Yeah throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunner throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Gunner.
Gunner misses with the body kick
and Yeah counters with a nice double leg into side control. Gunner won't be happy with that.
Gunner tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Gunner tries to escape the position.
Yeah really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Gunner.
Gunner wants to get back to his feet.
Gunner wants to escape the position.
Yeah looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Yeah.
Yeah looking for the choke but no joy.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yeah lands punches and elbows.
Gunner grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Gunner fending off the submission attempt from Yeah.
Yeah controls the position.
Gunner is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner is keeping busy.
Gunner wants to control his opponent's hands but Yeah gets his hands free.
Yeah is punishing Gunner with some ground and pound.
Yeah has the hooks in. Gunner is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Yeah has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Yeah lands a series of strikes from the back and Gunner goes limp! The ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lil Jon Yeah!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jenkins (ranked 3018 p4p, 4425 weight class) and Mirsad Nepobjedivi (ranked 109 p4p, 188 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Mirsad Nepobjedivi!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nepobjedivi moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins throws an overhand right that lands on Nepobjedivi's shoulder, as Nepobjedivi tries to avoid the shot.
Nepobjedivi takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Nepobjedivi shoots for a takedown but Jenkins saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Nepobjedivi.
Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jenkins scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Nepobjedivi looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nepobjedivi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Jenkins is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Jenkins trying to control but Nepobjedivi is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nepobjedivi working a defensive guard here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Jenkins has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Nepobjedivi is on him like a limpet, forcing Jenkins back against the cage.
Jenkins is pressed up against the cage. Nepobjedivi has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Jenkins down to the mat. Jenkins avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
John Jenkins has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mirsad Nepobjedivi.
Jenkins lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nepobjedivi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Jenkins on his heels. He'll look to pass Jenkins's guard now, I'm sure.
Jenkins has managed to wall walk up one of the corner posts to get back to his feet. Nepobjedivi is pushing him up against the cage, looking to control the position.
Jenkins definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nepobjedivi wants to get back to striking at distance but Jenkins won't allow it.
Jenkins scores with a shoulder strike.
Nepobjedivi looking for a takedown.
Nepobjedivi looks winded!
Jenkins gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Nepobjedivi regains guard.
Jenkins is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Jenkins stands and throws Nepobjedivi's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nepobjedivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jenkins wants to control but Nepobjedivi is keeping him busy.
Jenkins is chipping away with strikes.
Jenkins is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nepobjedivi knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Jenkins wants to lay and pray for a moment but Nepobjedivi keeps working.
Jenkins advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nepobjedivi tries to hold on but Jenkins pushes him away.
Jenkins landing punches.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jenkins unloading with bombs!
Nepobjedivi is rocked!
A big strike lands for Jenkins! That's really hurt Nepobjedivi and he's turned his back - Jenkins keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Jenkins jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jenkins!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maksim Kuznetsov (ranked 3497 p4p, 4462 weight class) and Old Mma (ranked 132 p4p, 172 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maksim Kuznetsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Old Mma!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Ryoma Takatsuka and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kuznetsov moves in looking to clinch but Mma pushes him off.
A left lands for Mma.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mma scores with a hook to the body. Kuznetsov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mma throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kuznetsov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Mma bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kuznetsov is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mma throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Kuznetsov on the side of the head.
Mma lands a right hook to the body.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Old Mma seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice straight punches there by Mma. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Mma.
Mma is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Kuznetsov rather than just go for the knockout.
Kuznetsov shoots in looking for a takedown. Mma tries to sprawl out of it but Kuznetsov keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Mma manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Kuznetsov gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Kuznetsov darts in looking for a takedown but Mma gets double underhooks and turns Kuznetsov into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mma tries to throw a body punch but Kuznetsov avoids it by throwing Mma back against the cage.
Mma lands with a right to the head.
Mma lands a nice shot to the body.
Kuznetsov is breathing heavily.
Mma scores with a nice hook to the head.
Kuznetsov breaks from the clinch.
Mma ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mma lands a body shot.
Mma dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Mma lands a slapping body shot.
Kuznetsov takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mma scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A jab lands there for Mma.
Mma swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kuznetsov.
A jab lands there for Mma.
Kuznetsov is rocked!
Old Mma is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mma lands a hook that stumbles Kuznetsov back into the cage. Mma follows up with a straight and another hook that land right on the button, dropping Kuznetsov to the canvas! Mma pounces and lands several unanswered shots - Kuznetsov has had enough and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Old Mma!
In his post fight interview, Old Mma started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bobert Bobbert (ranked 2237 p4p, 24872 weight class) and AS Shole (ranked 77 p4p, 276 weight class). AS Shole has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Bobert Bobbert's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bobert Bobbert!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, AS Shole!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shole takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Shole misses with a low kick.
Bobbert scores with a punch to the head.
Bobbert lands a nice shot to the body.
Shole takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Shole takes a jab right on the kisser.
Bobbert scores with a jab to the head.
 It looks like AS Shole has been cut.
Bobbert getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shole has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bobbert finds it's way round the side to connect with Shole's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bobbert scores with a jab. Shole acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Shole is rocked!
Shole is looking to clinch but Bobbert is avoiding it.
Shole uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bobbert.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shole! But no joy.
Bobbert throws a big shot that misses.
Shole throws a leg kick but Bobbert moved away.
Bobbert throws an overhand right that lands on Shole's shoulder, as Shole tries to avoid the shot.
Bobert Bobbert seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Shole attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bobbert darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bobbert connects with a nice looking jab.
Bobbert scores with a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shole doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bobert Bobbert is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bobbert fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Shole manages to avoid it.
Shole avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Shole is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bobbert with a body shot.
Shole looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Bobbert is fending him off so far but Shole persists. Nope, Bobbert circles away and we're back to standing.
Bobbert is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Shole looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Bobbert connects with a jab.
Bobbert lands a big right hand that sends Shole crashing to the mat! Bobbert stays standing though and waves Shole back to his feet!
Shole is still on wobbly legs! Can Bobbert finish him?
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bobbert lands with a nice body punch.
Bobbert lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Bobbert lands a brutal uppercut that launches Shole off his feet! Shole tumbles to the floor, barely conscious - the referee jumps in to save him from a beating! Wow, what an ending!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobert Bobbert!
Bobert Bobbert decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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