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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kadyn Mercer (ranked 4040 p4p, 5536 weight class) and Caiden Banks (ranked 256 p4p, 295 weight class). Caiden Banks struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 137.6lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Caiden Banks has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Brown Belt
Basic striking
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kadyn Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer moves into range and clinches up with Banks.
Mercer drags the fight down to the ground.
Mercer working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Banks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Banks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Mercer has his foot on Banks's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Banks works his way back into a safe position though.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Banks controls from within his opponent's guard.
Banks won't allow Mercer to sweep him here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer working for a triangle but Banks defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mercer looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Banks is defending well. Mercer quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Banks has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Mercer celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Kadyn Mercer!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chris McCocker (ranked 2442 p4p, 4725 weight class) and Max Gunn (ranked 295 p4p, 457 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris McCocker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Gunn!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Franklyn Lucas and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from McCocker misses.
Gunn throws a counter combo.
Gunn avoids the head kick by McCocker.
Gunn lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
McCocker shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Gunn's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
McCocker not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
McCocker slips nicely into half guard.
McCocker controlling the action here.
Gunn is in trouble now - McCocker has advanced to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCocker is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Gunn is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Gunn flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. McCocker anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Gunn and secures both hooks! This could be bad! McCocker slips an arm under Gunn chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. McCocker has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. McCocker is squeezing on Gunn like an anaconda would it's prey. Gunn fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chris McCocker!
Chris McCocker very nearly forgot to thank Furnace Performance 🔥 amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamu Havas (ranked 2426 p4p, 2323 weight class) and Daker Soul (ranked 125 p4p, 122 weight class). Havas comes to the cage accompanied by LXST CXNTURY - CARBON MIST. Kamu Havas has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamu Havas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daker Soul!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Russell Pearce and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soul misses with a head kick.
Havas smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soul looks to score with a jab to the body but Havas is just out of range.
Havas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Soul throws out the jab.
A head kick misses from Soul.
Havas wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Havas cracks a nice hook into Soul's ribs.
Soul tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Havas sends Soul crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Havas is motioning to the referee to let Soul up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 It looks like Daker Soul has been cut.
Havas seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
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!
Havas moves into range and clinches up with Soul.
Havas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Havas trying to control the position but instead, Soul has worked for underhooks and has pushed Havas into the cage.
Soul keeps control of Havas as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A short uppercut from Havas.
 Soul is rocked!
Soul misses with a body punch.
Soul is still on wobbly legs! Can Havas finish him?
Soul blocks an uppercut.
Soul prevents Havas from breaking the clinch.
Havas unloads with a big right hand that wobbles Soul! He's leaning against the cage trying to keep his feet but Havas is unloading with more strikes now! Soul drops to his knees and the referee stops the fight for a TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamu Havas!
Kamu Havas was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Daisuke Toshimichi (ranked 1722 p4p, 1040 weight class) and Jing Xin Yi (ranked 227 p4p, 141 weight class). Daisuke Toshimichi had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Daisuke Toshimichi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jing Xin Yi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Toshimichi changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Toshimichi. Xin Yi does a little dance to reset his feet.
Xin Yi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Toshimichi scores with a jab to the body.
Xin Yi looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Toshimichi scores with a body shot.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a big head kick but Toshimichi shrugs it off.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Xin Yi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshimichi.
Toshimichi scores with a decent looking hook.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Nice cross by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi is looking to wear down Xin Yi with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Toshimichi is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Xin Yi.
A lazy left from Toshimichi finds it's target.
Toshimichi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Toshimichi loads up on a big right hand but Xin Yi slips the punch.
Xin Yi connects with a jab.
 It looks like Daisuke Toshimichi has been cut.
A low kick from Xin Yi is predictable there
letting Toshimichi counter with a right hand.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Xin Yi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi connects with a jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Xin Yi throws a head kick that misses
and Toshimichi cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Xin Yi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Toshimichi bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Xin Yi's head backwards.
Toshimichi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a left to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi blocks a jab.
Xin Yi throws a hook but Toshimichi avoids it easily.
Toshimichi misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Xin Yi.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi throws a big shot that misses.
Xin Yi looks to land a right hand but Toshimichi moved out of range.
Toshimichi scores with a punch to the head.
Toshimichi throws the left hand but Xin Yi avoids the punch easily.
Toshimichi throws out a loose jab but Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Xin Yi misses with a left hand
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toshimichi avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Xin Yi was well out of range. Poor timing from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi moves out of range as Xin Yi strikes.
Xin Yi scores with the left hand. Toshimichi knows he should have avoided that one.
Xin Yi throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Jing Xin Yi has been cut.
Toshimichi scores with a crisp jab that stopped Xin Yi in his tracks.
Toshimichi punishes Xin Yi's body with a nice straight punch.
Toshimichi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Toshimichi misses with a two punch combination.
Toshimichi stuns Xin Yi with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Xin Yi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toshimichi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Xin Yi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Xin Yi bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Xin Yi might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Toshimichi has got the better of the exchanges.
Xin Yi throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Toshimichi avoids the head kick by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Toshimichi throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Xin Yi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Xin Yi throws a lazy uppercut
and Toshimichi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Toshimichi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Xin Yi.
It looked like Toshimichi was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Toshimichi misses with a left hand
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A big right from Toshimichi misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi swings away with a body shot that misses
and Toshimichi counters with a stiff right hand.
Xin Yi lands a leg kick that knocks Toshimichi off balance momentarily.
Toshimichi misses with a hook.
Xin Yi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Xin Yi moves away from the strike by Toshimichi.
Daisuke Toshimichi is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Toshimichi misses.
Xin Yi takes one on the button.
Xin Yi has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Xin Yi there as he acknowledges the shot.
Xin Yi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Toshimichi is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Xin Yi can do to turn this around?
Toshimichi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xin Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Xin Yi throws out a counter right but Toshimichi avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi thuds his right hand into Xin Yi's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Toshimichi avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A big left from Xin Yi misses.
Toshimichi misses with a shot to the body
and Xin Yi connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Toshimichi slips a jab from Xin Yi.
Toshimichi was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Toshimichi blocks a head kick by Xin Yi.
Xin Yi avoids the body shot from Toshimichi.
Xin Yi is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Toshimichi with a body shot.
Xin Yi tries to move into range but Toshimichi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A jab from Xin Yi misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Xin Yi in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Xin Yi.
Toshimichi lands with a shot to the body.
Daisuke Toshimichi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Toshimichi throws a right hand that misses
and Xin Yi makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Good exchange - Toshimichi coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Toshimichi throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Xin Yi waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Toshimichi.
Toshimichi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Toshimichi looks to throw the jab but Xin Yi is out of range.
Toshimichi swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Xin Yi.
Toshimichi misses with a looping right.
Toshimichi takes a head kick and keeps coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
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!
Toshimichi lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Xin Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xin Yi with a nice calf kick.
Toshimichi just misses with a punch to the body.
Toshimichi ducks under a wild hook from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A decent looking cross lands there for Toshimichi.
Xin Yi slips a straight right by Toshimichi.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Daisuke Toshimichi dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Toshimichi darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Jing Xin Yi has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
and Xin Yi counters with a left to the body.
Toshimichi scores with a punch to the head.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut
and Xin Yi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Toshimichi misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Xin Yi counters with a straight right hand.
Toshimichi connects with a looping right hand.
Xin Yi takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Xin Yi misses with a straight right.
A shot to the liver by Toshimichi. Beautiful body shot.
Xin Yi has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Toshimichi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Toshimichi is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Xin Yi takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Xin Yi walks into a left hand.
Xin Yi misses with a head kick.
Xin Yi misses with a lunging right hand
and Toshimichi counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Toshimichi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Toshimichi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Toshimichi feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Xin Yis jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut. Xin Yi saw that one coming.
Xin Yi was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Xin Yi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Toshimichi.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi throws a jab when Xin Yi was well out of range.
Toshimichi loads up on a big right hand but Xin Yi slips the punch.
Toshimichi misses with a hook to the body
and Xin Yi counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshimichi throws a shot to the body.
Toshimichi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xin Yi! But no joy.
Toshimichi avoids the body shot from Xin Yi.
Xin Yi misses with a lunging right hand
enabling Toshimichi to counter with a crisp jab.
Xin Yi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Toshimichi.
Toshimichi misses with a looping left.
Xin Yi looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Xin Yi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Xin Yi looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Xin Yi takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Xin Yi throws a jab but it's blocked by Toshimichi.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice uppercut lands for Toshimichi. That snapped Xin Yi's head back.
Xin Yi goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Xin Yi with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Toshimichi to score with a decent uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshimichi cracks Xin Yi with an open hand slap.
Xin Yi looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Toshimichi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Xin Yi bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Xin Yi! But no joy.
Toshimichi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Xin Yi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Daisuke Toshimichi is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A cross from Toshimichi lands.
Toshimichi lands a body shot.
Toshimichi misses with an uppercut.
Xin Yi throws the left hand but Toshimichi avoids the punch easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daisuke Toshimichi showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Toshimichi 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 Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daisuke Toshimichi!
An out of breath Daisuke Toshimichi thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cody Dillon (ranked 1628 p4p, 978 weight class) and Ryder Young (ranked 195 p4p, 109 weight class). Young has chosen Of Monsters and Men - Destroyer as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cody Dillon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ryder Young!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Anthony Taglia and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dillon scores with a shot to the body.
Young ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Young lands with a shot to the body.
Dillon is breathing heavily.
Young cracks Dillon's jaw with two stiff jabs then ducks low and throws a soul-severing right uppercut to the mouth!! Dillon slumps to the ground with blood on his lips. The referee steps in before Young can do further damage! This one is done, son!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ryder Young!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Ryder Young made sure he mentioned Action Apparel, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy King (ranked 1035 p4p, 2000 weight class) and Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 77 p4p, 134 weight class). King kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Hail to the King - Avenged Sevenfold. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Jeremy King!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Reed Andrews and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
King swings for the body but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from King.
King lands with an overhand left.
King lands with a hook. Hitsugaya tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Hitsugaya is rocked!
Hitsugaya looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
King lands a jab to the head.
Hitsugaya is still on wobbly legs! Can King finish him?
Hitsugaya defending well as King loads up on a big left hand.
A jab lands there for Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya seems to have recovered his senses.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Hitsugaya looks like he wants to counter punch here.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a lovely straight right hand!
King is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Hitsugaya.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot 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!
King throws a lazy right hand but Hitsugaya sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Hitsugaya jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like King wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
King moves out of range of the strikes.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from King.
Hitsugaya lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hitsugaya lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hitsugaya uses good head movement to avoid the hook from King.
That's one minute gone in the round.
King staying out of range there.
King throwing a counter right hand but Hitsugaya manages to avoid it.
King pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
King scores with a decent looking hook.
Hitsugaya is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by King.
Hitsugaya lands a jab-cross combination.
King misses with a body shot.
King definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A lazy left from Hitsugaya finds it's target.
King swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
King throws a body punch but Hitsugaya moves out of range.
King avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
King lands a head shot.
Hitsugaya closes the distance and lands a one-two.
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!
King listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hitsugaya takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Hitsugaya misses the shot to the body.
King lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hitsugaya.
King walks into a left hand.
King takes a swing at Hitsugaya's ribcage but misses.
King uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Hitsugaya just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a right hook to the body.
Hitsugaya needs to keep his hands up - King had a free shot at his head there.
King throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
King misses with a straight left.
Hitsugaya moves out of range as King strikes.
Hitsugaya ducks under a wild hook from King.
King ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya lands a jab to King's midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
King throws a big shot that misses.
King throws a lazy uppercut
and Hitsugaya counters with a stiff right hand.
Hitsugaya scores with a hook to the body. King takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
King works Hitsugaya's body with a nice hook.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
Hitsugaya doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A jab lands there for King.
King misses the shot to the body.
King throws a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hitsugaya throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A big left from King misses.
King uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hitsugaya.
King throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hitsugaya scores with a body shot.
Nice defenses there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
King waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Hitsugaya.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
A little jabbing left from Hitsugaya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hitsugaya slips a jab from King.
King has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from King there as he acknowledges the shot.
King gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya missing with a left hand there. King was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
King doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Hitsugaya scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Hitsugaya fakes high and swings low for a body shot but King manages to avoid it.
King misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya lands the left hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from King. Hitsugaya does a little dance to reset his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
King throws a big shot that misses.
Hitsugaya looks to land a right hand but King moved out of range.
Hitsugaya looks to score with a jab to the body but King is just out of range.
King walks into a stiff left hand from Hitsugaya.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toshiro Hitsugaya 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.
Hitsugaya looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Hitsugaya on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hitsugaya misses with a hook.
Hitsugaya scores with a jab.
King takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
King scores with a nice head shot.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King slips under a jab.
Hitsugaya throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hitsugaya keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
King moves away from the strike by Hitsugaya.
King throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hitsugaya sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hitsugaya misses with a jab, cross combination.
This has been an exciting period of action!
King scores with a decent looking hook.
King throws a hook to the side of Hitsugaya's head but Hitsugaya sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Hitsugaya was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
King misses the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hitsugaya bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
A jab from King misses.
A little jabbing left from Hitsugaya on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
King throws an overhand right that lands on Hitsugaya's shoulder, as Hitsugaya tries to avoid the shot.
Hitsugaya thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hitsugaya throws a nice looking combination but King bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hitsugaya misses with a straight right.
King throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hitsugaya counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hitsugaya's corner calls for a 1-2. Hitsugaya obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hitsugaya ducks down and throws a hook to the body but King moves away.
King misses with an uppercut
and Hitsugaya makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Hitsugaya 's head but he takes it in his stride.
King misses with a telegraphed body shot
and King takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hitsugaya sizes up King with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hitsugaya misses with a wild body shot.
King ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Toshiro Hitsugaya seems to be getting the better of the standup.
King just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
King throws a shot to the body.
A big left from King misses.
King lands with a straight right. Hitsugaya didn't see that one coming.
Hitsugaya avoids the body shot from King.
King scores with a nice strike.
Jab by Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
Hitsugaya takes a swing at King's ribcage but misses.
King uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Hitsugaya.
Hitsugaya misses with a combination
and King counters with a nice body shot.
King closes the distance and lands a vicious right hand that drops Hitsugaya! King dives in looking to finish! Hitsugaya is still trying to defend himself but he's taking too many shots and the referee has no choice but to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jeremy King!
Our winner, Jeremy King, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Park Yo Ka (ranked 786 p4p, 1938 weight class) and Wing Wang (ranked 123 p4p, 282 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Park Yo Ka has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Park Yo Ka seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Counter fighter
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Park Yo Ka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wing Wang!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang tries for a takedown but Yo Ka sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Good shot there by Yo Ka.
Wang fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka avoids it really well and circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Yo Ka misses its target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yo Ka connects with a good right hand that stumbles Wang. Wang circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Wang shoots in for a takedown but Yo Ka shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Yo Ka misses its target.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Yo Ka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Yo Ka fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Yo Ka with a jab.
Yo Ka misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Yo Ka as he avoids it easily.
Wang avoids the body shot from Yo Ka.
Wang looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Yo Ka swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Wang.
Wang fails with a takedown attempt.
It looked like Yo Ka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yo Ka throws out a powerful jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
Yo Ka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wang throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Yo Ka's waist but Yo Ka gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Wang off to one side.
Yo Ka definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Yo Ka feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Wangs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Park Yo Ka is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wang gets a double leg takedown into Yo Ka's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wang is fighting to break Yo Ka's control of his arms but Yo Ka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Wang trying to control but Yo Ka is working from the bottom.
Wang is fighting to break Yo Ka's control of his arms but Yo Ka is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yo Ka has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Yo Ka is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wang is aware though and is defending well.
Yo Ka is controlling Wang's posture.
Yo Ka is looking for a triangle but Wang pushes his legs off easily.
Yo Ka trying to control the position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Yo Ka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
Yo Ka trying to control the position here.
Wang preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Ka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Yo Ka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Wang moves away from the strike by Yo Ka.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Wang.
Yo Ka appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Yo Ka connects with a looping right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yo Ka. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
A punch combination from Wang misses.
Yo Ka throwing a counter right hand but Wang manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang shoots in but Yo Ka avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
Nice sprawl there from Yo Ka as Wang shoots in.
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yo Ka defends well and Wang ends up having to push Yo Ka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Yo Ka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yo Ka cracks Wang with a right hand to the side of the head.
Wang looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Yo Ka lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Yo Ka throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Yo Ka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo Ka throws a hook to the side of Wang's head but Wang sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Yo Ka throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Wang stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Yo Ka is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Wang can do to turn this around?
Yo Ka misses with a straight left.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yo Ka defends it well.
Wang changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Yo Ka tries to avoid it but Wang manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Yo Ka to the ground. Yo Ka escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yo Ka 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.
Yo Ka takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Yo Ka lands with an uppercut that bounces Wang off the cage and back into range.
Yo Ka misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yo Ka looks to land a right hand but Wang moved out of range.
Yo Ka throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Wang dives in and scores a takedown into Yo Ka's guard.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Yo Ka here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang postures up in Yo Ka's guard and throws a big left but Yo Ka blocks it.
Yo Ka trying to control the position here.
Wang throws a big elbow that misses.
Wang missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Yo Ka is controlling Wang's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Wang misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka misses the jab.
Wang drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Yo Ka defends it well.
Yo Ka fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Yo Ka jabs Wang to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Yo Ka.
Yo Ka misses with a looping right.
Wang shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Yo Ka as he jumps to the side.
It looked like Yo Ka wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Yo Ka lands a lovely overhand right.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Wang throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Yo Ka tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Wang is in Yo Ka's guard.
Yo Ka working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Wang doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Wang manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Yo Ka is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Wang defends well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Park Yo Ka dominated that second round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Wang moves out of range as Yo Ka strikes.
Yo Ka lands a nice looking body shot.
Wang walks into a jab.
Park Yo Ka is winning the standup battle so far.
Yo Ka jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Wang tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Yo Ka defends well and Wang ends up having to push Yo Ka into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Yo Ka misses with a wild body shot.
Wang swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Yo Ka.
Wang keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Yo Ka.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yo Ka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wang fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Yo Ka swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Park Yo Ka has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Wing Wang.
Wang shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Yo Ka is trying to defend but Wang finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Wang is thwarting Yo Ka's attempts to control the position.
Yo Ka keeping hold of Wang's head, controlling as best he can.
Yo Ka is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wang working the head and body with strikes.
Yo Ka is holding on to half guard well.
Yo Ka has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Wang is working away from the top position though.
Yo Ka is doing well to control the position and prevent Wang from advancing to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Yo Ka is looking to improve his position.
Yo Ka looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wang not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Yo Ka trying to control from the bottom.
Yo Ka controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Wing Wang seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yo Ka just misses with a punch to the body.
Wang has his takedown stuffed
and Yo Ka counters with a nice uppercut.
Wang walks into a left hand.
Wang shoots for a takedown but Yo Ka saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Yo Ka misses with a hook.
Park Yo Ka is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yo Ka throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yo Ka throws a shot from downtown. Wang moves away and avoids it.
Yo Ka throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wang fails to land the takedown.
Wang with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Yo Ka to score with a decent uppercut.
Wing Wang has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wang is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yo Ka's half guard.
Wang takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Yo Ka trying to control here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Park Yo Ka showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Yo Ka, 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 Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Park Yo Ka!
An out of breath Park Yo Ka thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jack Bruce (ranked 458 p4p, 1364 weight class) and Joe McConnell (ranked 27 p4p, 79 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Jack Bruce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McConnell!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Russell Pearce and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bruce avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
A quick step to the side and Bruce tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
McConnell wants to clinch.
Bruce throws a body punch but McConnell moves out of range.
Joe McConnell seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McConnell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce thinks about countering with a body kick.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch but Bruce swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Bruce counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell moves to clinch but Bruce breaks away
letting Bruce counter with a right hand.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruce swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell tries to clinch up but Bruce circles away and keeps his distance.
Bruce swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
McConnell takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bruce swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bruce throwing a counter right hand but McConnell manages to avoid it.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch up
and Bruce counters with a nice body kick.
Bruce stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
McConnell closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bruce counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
McConnell takes the fight into the clinch.
Bruce blocks a body shot from McConnell.
McConnell comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
It looks like Jack Bruce has been cut.
Bruce swings wildly with an uppercut but McConnell uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bruce lands a left hand that snaps the head of McConnell backwards.
Bruce lands with a short punch from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McConnell throws an elbow but it misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bruce.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
Bruce blocks an elbow strike from McConnell.
McConnell lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bruce backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bruce lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bruce blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McConnell takes a shot to the head.
Bruce has a couple of punches blocked by McConnell.
McConnell prevents a body shot from Bruce.
Bruce manages to break the clinch.
Bruce misses with an attempted mid kick.
McConnell throws out a counter right but Bruce avoids it with no problem.
McConnell tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Bruce manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Bruce counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConnell misses with a series of wild punches.
McConnell takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bruce makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bruce is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
McConnell looks winded!
McConnell misses with a right hand
enabling Bruce to counter with a crisp jab.
Bruce lands a jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell misses with an uppercut
and Bruce counters with a nice uppercut.
Bruce jabs McConnell right on the nose. McConnell blinks but takes it well.
McConnell tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Bruce counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell wants to clinch
and Bruce counters with a nice right hand that sends McConnell toppling to the canvas! McConnell scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Bruce finish him?!
Bruce keeps the fight on the outside.
Bruce throws a quick counter kick to the body but McConnell avoids it.
Bruce catches McConnell with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jack Bruce dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jack Bruce's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Bruce goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
McConnell is looking to clinch but Bruce is avoiding it.
McConnell fails in his attempt to clinch.
McConnell tries to clinch
and Bruce counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
McConnell gets a clinch.
Bruce breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McConnell is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Bruce jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Bruce looks for the body kick but McConnell saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bruce cracks a nice hook into McConnell's ribs.
Bruce clobbers McConnell with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McConnell tries to clinch up.
Bruce scores with a nice strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from McConnell misses its intended target.
McConnell misses with a straight left.
Bruce is looking to counter punch.
Bruce connects with a body shot that sends McConnell's belly button to the back.
Bruce lands a nice shot to the body.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Bruce, as that shot connected.
Nice body punch from Bruce.
Bruce is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that McConnell can do to turn this around?
Bruce lands a left and a right that send McConnell crashing to the mat, dazed. Bruce thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
McConnell is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bruce connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks McConnell out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jack Bruce!
Jack Bruce thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Rantang Gustus (ranked 553 p4p, 874 weight class) and Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 77 p4p, 124 weight class). McCoy has chosen YxngB - The Irish as his entrance music. Gillechriosd McCoy will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Solid Muay Thai
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Anthony Taglia and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McCoy feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Gustuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Gustus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McCoy manages to avoid it.
McCoy avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Gustus wants to clinch.
Gustus with a poor takedown
and McCoy counters with a crisp one two that drops Gustus! McCoy thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Gustus to his feet! Gustus is in big trouble!
Gustus throws a body shot but no joy.
A nice side step and McCoy releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
McCoy keeps the fight on the outside.
McCoy looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
McCoy sends Gustus crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McCoy is motioning to the referee to let Gustus up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
 Gustus is rocked!
It looks like Rantang Gustus has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Oh Gustus is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McCoy is working Gustus over against the cage.
McCoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustus's elbow.
Gustus seems to have got his legs back now.
McCoy struggles to land a body shot inside as Gustus controls his hands.
Gustus can't get the takedown.
McCoy cracks Gustus with a nice body shot.
Gustus is breathing heavily.
McCoy lands a body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy misses with a punch to the body.
McCoy stalling against the cage.
Nice body punch from McCoy.
McCoy tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Gustus's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for McCoy.
McCoy lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gustus or not.
McCoy lands an uppercut.
Gustus prevents a body shot from McCoy.
McCoy tries to work over Gustus's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McCoy creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McCoy working aggressively here.
A short right from McCoy.
McCoy has Gustus pushed against the cage.
Gustus wants the takedown. McCoy is fighting it off but Gustus persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in McCoy's guard against the cage.
McCoy trying to control the position here.
McCoy's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McCoy is looking for a triangle but Gustus pushes his legs off easily.
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!
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've been hearing good reports from Gustus's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
McCoy wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Gustus got a little sloppy there for a moment and McCoy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Gustus has managed to get both his arms back between McCoy's legs - danger averted.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
McCoy working a defensive guard here.
McCoy pulls Gustus in to control the position.
Gustus pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. McCoy is keeping the position for now.
McCoy looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Gustus looking to pass the guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
McCoy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A little feinted left hand from Gustus on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
McCoy sizes up Gustus with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
McCoy lands a right hook to the body.
Gustus jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Gustus tries for a takedown but McCoy circles away easily
enabling McCoy to counter with a crisp jab.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Rantang Gustus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Gustus on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Gustus fails with a takedown attempt.
McCoy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Rantang Gustus's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
McCoy with a jab.
McCoy misses with a two punch combination.
Gustus shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
McCoy tries to get to full guard but Gustus has control of the leg.
McCoy felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
McCoy is looking to control Gustus's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can McCoy avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gustus is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so McCoy is just riding it out for now. Gustus eventually gives up the hold.
McCoy moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McCoy has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Gustus trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustus stopping the sweep attempt from McCoy.
McCoy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Gustus isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. McCoy stacks Gustus on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by McCoy!
McCoy trying to control the action but Gustus is working from the bottom.
Gustus is looking to regain half guard here but McCoy keeps moving and retains side control.
McCoy trying to control the position but Gustus is working away.
McCoy misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Gustus is working hard here to advance position.
McCoy has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
McCoy tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no McCoy has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Gustus tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but McCoy wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
McCoy wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Gustus, who protects the arm well.
McCoy looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Gustus is looking to reverse the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gustus manages to get back to half guard.
Still in half guard, McCoy seems content to control.
McCoy lands with a punch from half guard.
Gustus really is built like a bowling ball. I wonder if he'd roll if you pushed him down a hill...
Gustus is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Gustus looking for submissions off his back.
McCoy is trying to control. Gustus wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gustus keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Gustus with the active half guard here but McCoy passes nicely into side control.
The strikes coming from McCoy are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gillechriosd McCoy showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Rantang Gustus's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
McCoy lands a jab.
Gustus looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for McCoy!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
Gustus looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
You can see the frustration on McCoy's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCoy is trying to get back to half guard.
Gustus tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gustus tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Gustus is trying to get an arm triangle but McCoy is defending well.
Gustus wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCoy, who protects the arm well.
Rantang Gustus overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McCoy struggling a bit here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
McCoy sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Gustus moves nicely into side control.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
Gustus working away.
McCoy is looking for a sweep.
Gustus swings around for an armbar but McCoy sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Gustus's guard.
McCoy is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
McCoy postures up in Gustus's guard and throws a big left but Gustus blocks it.
McCoy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Gustus looking to hit a scissor sweep but McCoy is one step ahead there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCoy working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Gustus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Gillechriosd McCoy is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McCoy accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Gustus looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but McCoy puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
McCoy controlling the action here.
Gustus works his way to full guard. Good work.
Gustus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McCoy is aware though and is defending well.
Gustus has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. McCoy is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Gustus.
Gustus is being controlled here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Let's hope that McCoy has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
McCoy is looking to take a break and control but Gustus is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Gustus is trying to improve his position.
McCoy taking a breather here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
McCoy lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Rantang Gustus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
McCoy happy to just control the position for now.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gillechriosd McCoy.
I've got McCoy winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy took some time post fight to say the following; 'They said I was a one trick pony and wouldn't make it off The Island..... but here I am... back in gold where I belong!!!!'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hog Molly (ranked 393 p4p, 269 weight class) and Charlinho Motosserra (ranked 22 p4p, 17 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Hog Molly has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Hog Molly seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hog Molly!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Charlinho Motosserra!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Steve Montenegro and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molly throws a hook but Motosserra avoids it easily.
Motosserra fails with the takedown
and Molly counters with a stiff right hand.
Molly uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Motosserra has time to react.
Motosserra shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Molly pinned against the cage. Molly gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Molly looks to land a combination but Motosserra avoids it well.
Motosserra shoots in looking for a takedown. Molly tries to sprawl out of it but Motosserra keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Molly manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Hog Molly has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Charlinho Motosserra.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Motosserra looks for a takedown but Molly sprawls well.
Molly was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Molly stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molly tries to clinch but Motosserra moves out of range.
Molly scores with a body shot.
Motosserra has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Molly misses with a body shot.
Motosserra slips under a jab.
Molly rushes Motosserra and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Molly.
Motosserra gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Molly regains guard.
Molly on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Molly tries to get out of the position.
Motosserra trying to control the position from guard on top but Molly is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Molly keeping full guard, as Motosserra tries to pass.
Motosserra slips nicely into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Motosserra is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Molly is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Charlinho Motosserra! Charlinho Motosserra retains his super heavyweight title!
A less than humble Charlinho Motosserra 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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