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ICF 13 PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Baron Burch (ranked 5176 p4p, 5473 weight class) and Perkunas Dievas (ranked 274 p4p, 220 weight class). The key to victory for Baron Burch has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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BJJ White Belt
Great elbows
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Solid Muay Thai
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Baron Burch!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Perkunas Dievas!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dievas circles away from the clinch attempt.
Burch misses with a body shot.
Burch definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Dievas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burch is just out of range.
Dievas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Dievas swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dievas throws a jab but it's blocked by Burch.
Dievas thows a left - swing and a miss!
Burch tries to clinch but Dievas moves out of range.
Burch throws a hook but Dievas blocks it.
Dievas with a nice cross.
Dievas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burch.
Dievas looks to score with a jab to the body but Burch is just out of range.
Dievas tries to bum rush Burch with a series of wild strikes but Burch uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Burch fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dievas manages to avoid it.
Dievas misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Burch.
Burch jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dievas. Burch does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burch tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Burch fails with an attempt to clinch.
Burch slips a jab from Dievas.
Burch takes a shot right to the bread basket.
The fight stays on the outside here - Burch looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A swing and a miss from Burch.
Dievas is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Burch rather than just go for the knockout.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Dievas avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Burch throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dievas sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Burch ducks under a wild hook from Dievas.
Dievas uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Burch.
Dievas slips a straight right by Burch.
Burch takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dievas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burch throws out the jab.
Burch gets a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Dievas.
Dievas lands an uppercut.
Burch creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Dievas avoids a wild elbow strike from Burch.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Burch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Dievas blocks the elbow strike.
Dievas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dievas misses with some punches.
Dievas tries to work over Burch's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dievas doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Dievas dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dievas.
Burch lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Dievas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dievas.
Dievas gets through Burch's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Dievas lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Burch lands an elbow that stopped Dievas in his tracks for a moment.
Dievas breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Burch throws a lazy right hand but Dievas sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Burch misses the shot to the body.
Burch tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dievas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dievas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Dievas ducks under a wild hook from Burch.
Burch pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dievas waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Burch.
Burch is looking to counter the offense by Dievas and move into the clinch.
Dievas keeps the fight on the outside.
A nice side step and Dievas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Burch tries to clinch up.
Dievas displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Burch throws out the jab.
Dievas clinches up with Burch and pushes him back against the cage.
Burch lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Perkunas Dievas has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Burch blocks a body shot from Dievas.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Burch just misses with a elbow thrown towards Dievas's brow.
Dievas blocks the elbow strike.
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Dievas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Dievas misses with the head strike.
Burch throws an elbow but it misses.
Dievas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dievas misses with the head strike.
Dievas avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
A short right from Dievas.
Dievas tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Dievas working aggressively here.
Burch blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Burch pushes off an throws an elbow but Dievas leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Dievas blocks an elbow strike.
Dievas dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
Dievas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dievas misses with a punch to the body.
Dievas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Burch blocks a body shot from Dievas.
Dievas dodges an elbow strike from Burch.
Dievas goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Burch pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Dievas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dievas blocks an elbow strike.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Dievas stalling in the clinch.
Dievas stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Dievas lands a left hand.
Dievas misses with some punches.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Dievas avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Dievas tries a body shot but Burch blocks it.
Dievas avoids the elbow strike from Burch, against the cage.
Burch misses with an elbow strike.
Dievas misses with some punches.
Burch lands an elbow just above Dievas 's eye.
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dievas misses with some punches.
Dievas lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A left hand lands to the body for Dievas.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Dievas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A hook to the body from Dievas.
Burch is breathing heavily.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Dievas.
Burch's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
With the fighters up against the cage, Burch throws an elbow but misses.
Dievas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Burch gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dievas throws a punch but it's blocked by Burch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Dievas.
Burch misses with an elbow over the top.
A short right from Dievas on the inside.
 Burch is rocked!
Burch looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Dievas lands a nice uppercut.
Oh Burch is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dievas lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dievas misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A hook to the body from Dievas.
Dievas pushes Burch back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Dievas lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Burch backwards.
Dievas dips a shoulder and cracks Burch with a mighty uppercut! Burch falls back against the cage and Dievas unloads with a barrage of strikes! Burch is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Dievas screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Perkunas Dievas!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kacper Fidos (ranked 5288 p4p, 5744 weight class) and Dave Gunner (ranked 285 p4p, 319 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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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kacper Fidos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dave Gunner!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Josh West and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gunner wants to clinch up but Fidos keeps it at a distance.
Gunner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fidos.
Gunner fails with a takedown attempt.
Fidos tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Gunner swivels and escapes.
Gunner blocks the body kick.
Gunner tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Gunner lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Fidos is rocked!
 It looks like Kacper Fidos has been cut.
Gunner scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Oh Fidos is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Fidos is refusing to be controlled, as Gunner sits in half guard.
Fidos slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Fidos wants to stand up but Gunner is controlling him.
Fidos is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidos tries for a takedown but Gunner manages to get underhooks.
Fidos seems to have got his legs back now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kacper Fidos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fidos taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Gunner changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Fidos fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Fidos gets a clinch.
Gunner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Fidos has him pressed against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Fidos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fidos to keep the fight standing.
Gunner goes for a takedown attempt but Fidos pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Gunner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Fidos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidos fails with a takedown attempt.
Fidos looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunner is fending him off so far but Fidos persists. Nope, Gunner circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunner is trying hard to land a takedown here. Fidos sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunner looks winded!
Fidos fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunner avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunner throws a counter combo.
Gunner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fidos seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Gunner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fidos.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidos rushes Gunner and presses him up against the cage.
Fidos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Gunner tries to pull guard but Fidos won't allow it.
Fidos is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Gunner gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Fidos wants to break free but Gunner has control.
A frustrated look appears on Fidos's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Fidos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fidos wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunner won't allow it.
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fidos looks to land a combination but Gunner avoids it well.
Fidos clinches up with Gunner and pushes him back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner lands a takedown into guard.
Fidos is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Gunner presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fidos is trying to force a seperation but Gunner has the dominant position.
Gunner is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fidos gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Nice body punch from Fidos.
Fidos has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Gunner uses from the top position.
Gunner sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Fidos's guard.
Fidos might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fidos actively working from the bottom here.
Fidos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fidos won't allow Gunner to pass to mount.
Gunner throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Fidos to regain full guard.
Fidos manages to escape and get back to his feet.
Gunner misses with a combination
and Fidos cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fidos forces Gunner back against the cage and clinches.
Fidos looking for a takedown.
Fidos is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Fidos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunner just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Fidos.
Fidos lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but Fidos has him pressed against the cage.
Fidos scores with a hook to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fidos tries to pull guard but Gunner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Fidos pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Fidos.
Gunner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunner wants it to stay on the feet.
A big left from Gunner misses.
Gunner displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fidos.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunner rushes Fidos and presses him up against the cage.
Fidos can't break the clinch.
Fidos keeps control of Gunner as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Gunner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Fidos is trying to maintain a safe position but Gunner gets an underhook and turns Fidos into the cage.
Fidos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Fidos has his hands on Gunner's head, controlling the position.
Fidos wants to stand up but Gunner is controlling him.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Gunner is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Gunner looking to sit in guard and control but Fidos gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Gunner wants to sweep but no luck.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fidos throwing strikes from guard but Gunner blocks nicely.
Gunner looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Fidos showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Fidos passes Gunner's left leg - he's now in half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fidos is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Gunner defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kacper Fidos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kacper Fidos's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Fidos throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Gunner misses with a takedown attempt
and Fidos counters with a one-two to the body.
Gunner tries to keep at a distance but Fidos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunner jumps guard but Fidos stands there with Gunner around his waist. Gunner gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fidos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gunner can do to turn this around?
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fidos is defended easily by Gunner.
Gunner wants to counter with a clinch but Fidos pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kacper Fidos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gunner.
A good leg kick by Gunner.
Gunner is breathing heavily.
Fidos blocks a head kick by Gunner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidos takes the fight into the clinch.
Gunner has Fidos pressed against the cage, preventing Fidos from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Fidos is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Fidos blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gunner tries to circle away but Fidos has him pinned against the cage.
Fidos tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Gunner just stands there and leans against the cage.
Fidos tries to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling the position.
Fidos breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Fidos.
Gunner wants to clinch up but Fidos keeps it at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidos tries to keep at a distance but Gunner has taken the fight into the clinch.
Gunner trying to land knees to the body.
Fidos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunner has double underhooks.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but Fidos turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Gunner tries for a takedown. No joy.
Gunner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gunner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fidos's efforts to push away.
Fidos is trying to force a seperation but Gunner has the dominant position.
Gunner breaks the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Fidos closes the distance and clinches.
Gunner's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Fidos stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Gunner tries a knee to the head but Fidos blocks it.
Gunner keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Fidos's efforts to push away.
Fidos manages to pull guard.
Fidos wriggles free and stands up.
Fidos clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidos gets control of Gunner's arms and successfully pulls guard. Fidos will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Fidos is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Fidos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fidos continues to stall.
Fidos tries to strike from the bottom.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Fidos manages to wriggle out and sneak his way back up to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched up against the cage.
Fidos lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fidos throwing shots but Gunner is blocking nicely.
Gunner is trying to control but can't.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fidos is looking to advance position but Gunner won't allow it.
Gunner wants to control the action here but instead Fidos manages to pass to full mount!
Fidos throwing sloppy strikes here. Perhaps if he tightened up his striking from such a dominant position, he'd be able to finish easier.
Gunner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fidos.
Fidos looking to control and managing it successfully.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Fidos has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Fidos looking for a guillotine from mount but Gunner is having none of it.
Fidos controlling the pace for now.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Fidos.
Gunner wriggling around on the bottom manages to avoid the strikes thrown by Fidos.
Fidos sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Kacper Fidos overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Gunner avoids a series of strikes thrown by Fidos.
That's eight 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.
Gunner is desperately trying to improve his position but Fidos has a good base and remains in mount.
Fidos content just to control the position here.
Gunner is trying desperately to improve position.
Fidos controlling the pace for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fidos avoids the attempt from Gunner to control.
Fidos raining down hammerfists from mount.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fidos has hold of Gunner's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Gunner manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Gunner tries to reverse the position but Fidos maintains control.
Fidos landing shots from mount.
Fidos tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fidos moves into side control, trying to work for a kimura. That looks painful! Will he finish!!?? No, Gunner has worked his arm free - good work by Gunner!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kacper Fidos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Kacper Fidos's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Gunner has a takedown stuffed.
Gunner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Gunner prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gunner tightens his grip and picks Fidos up, before dumping him to the ground. Fidos manages to land in guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Fidos manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kacper Fidos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Gunner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Fidos was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunner.
Gunner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fidos moves into the clinch.
Fidos manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fidos has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Fidos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Gunner trying to control but Fidos is working from the bottom.
Fidos is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
That's two 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.
Gunner is looking for a sweep. Fidos is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunner is concentrating on defense, preventing Fidos from advancing position.
Fidos decides to stand up.
Fidos fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Gunner is out of range.
Fidos tries for a takedown but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunner throws a right and a left that Fidos avoids nicely.
Fidos closes the distance and clinches up with Gunner, looking for a takedown. Fidos pushes Gunner against the cage but Gunner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kacper Fidos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice takedown defense from Gunner. No joy for Fidos on that attempt.
Gunner bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunner swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Fidos darts in looking for a takedown but Gunner gets double underhooks and turns Fidos into the cage.
Fidos pulls guard.
Fidos trying to strike off his back.
Fidos is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Gunner stands up over Fidos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fidos trying to control the position.
Gunner postures up in Fidos's guard and throws a big left but Fidos blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to pass the guard but Fidos is keeping the position.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Fidos seems keen to control Gunner's posture.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Gunner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fidos manages to avoid it.
A head kick misses from Fidos.
A combination from Gunner does no damage.
Fidos feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Fidos misses with a head kick.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gunner decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Fidos manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Gunner keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Kacper Fidos has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Gunner is trying to force a seperation but Fidos has the dominant position.
Fidos is looking to break free of the clinch but Gunner has double underhooks.
Fidos stalling the fight.
Gunner tries a knee to the head but Fidos blocks it.
Fidos can't break the clinch.
Gunner jumps into guard, dragging Fidos to the mat.
Fidos decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dave Gunner seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Gunner leaves Fidos with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunner wants to clinch.
Fidos cracks a nice hook into Gunner's ribs.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Fidos is defended easily by Gunner.
Fidos tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Gunner manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Gunner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fidos circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fidos appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Fidos throws a series of strikes that have Gunner backpedaling.
Fidos moves into the clinch.
A short right from Fidos.
A body shot lands from Fidos.
Fidos throws an elbow but it misses.
Fidos is stalling here.
Fidos is pressed up against the cage. Gunner has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Fidos down to the mat. Fidos avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Fidos shoots in for a takedown but Gunner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fidos has closed the distance and engaged Gunner in a clinch.
Fidos wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Fidos digs a right hand underneath Gunner's ribcage. Gunner let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Gunner's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Fidos.
Gunner was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Gunner fails with a takedown attempt.
Fidos is trying hard to land a takedown here. Gunner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Gunner fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Fidos bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fidos tries to score with a low kick but Gunner moves his leg out of the way.
Fidos fails with a takedown attempt.
Gunner shoots in for a double leg but Fidos sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
As Gunner tries to get set, Fidos tries to push him back and clinch up but Gunner manages to avoid the attempt.
Gunner avoids the head kick by Fidos.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fidos moves into the clinch successfully.
Fidos tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Gunner smiles and moves away.
Fidos slips a jab from Gunner.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kacper Fidos clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Kacper Fidos's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Fidos has closed the distance and engaged Gunner in a clinch.
Gunner is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fidos to keep the fight standing.
A head punch on the inside from Gunner fails to land.
Fidos drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Fidos fails to pull the fight into his guard.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kacper Fidos. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner fails to pull the fight into his guard.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Gunner wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunner can't break the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Gunner.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner is trying to break the clinch but Fidos has him pressed against the cage.
Gunner jumps guard and drags Fidos to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Fidos stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Fidos drives through and clinches with Gunner against the cage.
Fidos wants to get back to striking at distance but Gunner won't allow it.
Fidos drags the fight down to the ground.
Fidos is adopting a defensive guard.
Fidos wants to sweep here but Gunner controlling him for the moment.
Gunner must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fidos seems keen to control Gunner's posture.
Fidos looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gunner postures up.
Gunner tries to stand but Fidos is controlling from the bottom.
Gunner preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Gunner stops Fidos from standing up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Fidos showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Gunner.
As Gunner looks to move away, Fidos throws a big counter combo but Gunner just gets out of the way.
Fidos lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Fidos tries for a takedown but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Gunner closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Gunner pushes Fidos back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fidos is trying to break free.
Fidos tries to score a body lock takedown but Gunner shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Gunner misses with a punch on the inside.
Fidos turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Gunner can't do much from the bottom here.
Fidos in the domination position with Gunner hanging on.
Fidos moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Gunner is trying to control Fidos's posture but Fidos avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Gunner looking for a sweep but Fidos has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Fidos lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Gunner hang on?
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunner tries to reverse the position but Fidos maintains control.
Fidos controlling the position easily from mount.
Fidos thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Fidos controlling from mount.
Fidos continues to hold on tight.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Gunner working to try and regain half guard.
That's eight 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.
Fidos looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Fidos is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Gunner can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Fidos jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Gunner manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Fidos swings around for an armbar but Gunner sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Fidos's guard.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fidos escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Gunner gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Fidos looking to control.
Fidos working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Gunner doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Gunner manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Fidos controls Gunner momentarily but Gunner frees himself.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kacper Fidos had his way with Dave Gunner in that round.
The cut man is working on Kacper Fidos's cut.
That's time! Fidos's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Gunner plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Gunner changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fidos tries to avoid it but Gunner manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fidos to the ground. Fidos escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Fidos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunner pinned against the cage. Gunner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fidos shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunner tries to sprawl out of it but Fidos keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Gunner tries to keep at a distance but Fidos has taken the fight into the clinch.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunner landing knees to the body.
Gunner wants a takedown but no success here.
Gunner can't get the takedown.
Kacper Fidos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dave Gunner.
Fidos pulls guard effortlessly.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fidos has Gunner pulled in close to control his posture.
Fidos lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunner is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Fidos is controlling him.
Fidos postures up in Gunner's guard and throws a big left but Gunner blocks it.
Gunner working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Fidos has passed into half guard!
Gunner wants to control but Fidos is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fidos gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Fidos closes the distance and clinches up with Gunner, looking for a takedown. Fidos pushes Gunner against the cage but Gunner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fidos shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Gunner pinned against the cage. Gunner gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Fidos shoots in but Gunner avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fidos shoots in but no luck this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunner gets the takedown into side control.
Fidos bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Gunner moves out of range as Fidos throws a body kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gunner doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Fidos counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Gunner escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Fidos shoots in for a takedown but Gunner shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Gunner misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Fidos but Fidos pushes him off and we're back to square one.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Gunner stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gunner wants it to stay on the feet.
Gunner shoots in looking for a takedown but Fidos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Gunner's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fidos moves into the clinch.
Fidos tries to pull guard but Gunner forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Gunner letting Fidos take a breather here.
The referee is keeping an eye on Gunner - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Gunner tries for a takedown but Fidos manages to get underhooks.
Fidos drags the fight down to the ground.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Gunner preventing the sweep.
Gunner throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Fidos pushes Gunner off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
A solid body kick from Gunner.
Fidos closes the distance and clinches up with Gunner, looking for a takedown. Fidos pushes Gunner against the cage but Gunner circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Fidos as he jumps to the side.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Fidos shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Gunner as he jumps to the side.
The fight stays on the outside here - Fidos looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fidos to keep the fight standing.
Fidos tries to break the clinch but Gunner is controlling the position.
Fidos is trying to pull guard but Gunner turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Fidos cracks Gunner with a nice body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Fidos wants a takedown but no success here.
Fidos is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Gunner is trying to pull guard but Fidos has him pressed against the cage.
Fidos is working for takedown but Gunner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Gunner has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Fidos is trying to keep an underhook but Gunner manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Fidos kicks Gunner off and gets back to his feet.
Fidos stuffs the takedown attempt from Gunner. Gunner gets slowly back to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gunner tries to keep at a distance but Fidos has taken the fight into the clinch.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Fidos is looking to take this one to the mat.
Fidos ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Fidos no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Gunner is looking to stand up but Fidos won't let him.
Fidos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunner trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Fidos has his feet on Gunner's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Dave Gunner has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kacper Fidos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Fidos closes the distance and pushes Gunner back into the cage.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kacper Fidos showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Fidos, 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 50:45
Judge Josh West scores the fight 50:45
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 50:45
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kacper Fidos!
A victorious Kacper Fidos thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Balin Fundinul (ranked 2817 p4p, 25063 weight class) and Jonas Ferguson (ranked 144 p4p, 328 weight class). Jonas Ferguson will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 Hilo, Balin Fundinul!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jonas Ferguson!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Ferguson - just one landing.
It looks like Balin Fundinul has been cut.
Fundinul bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Fundinul slips under a jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Ferguson.
Ferguson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Ferguson throws a shot from downtown. Fundinul moves away and avoids it.
Ferguson throws the left hand but Fundinul avoids the punch easily.
Fundinul has closed the distance and engaged Ferguson in a clinch.
Fundinul wants the takedown. Ferguson is fighting it off but Fundinul persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Ferguson's guard against the cage.
Fundinul lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Fundinul throwing strikes from guard but Ferguson blocks nicely.
Fundinul in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ferguson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fundinul with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Fundinul is looking to work some ground and pound but Ferguson has wrist control.
Fundinul landing some decent shots from guard.
Fundinul might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Fundinul throws a big elbow that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Ferguson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Fundinul. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fundinul postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Fundinul lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Ferguson has momentary wrist control but Fundinul slips an elbow through the middle.
Ferguson looks winded!
Fundinul postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fundinul landing with the ground and pound.
Fundinul loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fundinul trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fundinul stands up over Ferguson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fundinul postures up and lands a big shot to Ferguson's brow.
Fundinul is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fundinul content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fundinul is in close to Ferguson's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fundinul is working Ferguson over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fundinul working some strikes from top position.
 Ferguson is rocked!
Fundinul stands up over Ferguson, holding on to his feet. Fundinul throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Ferguson is out cold! Fundinul lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:28 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Balin Fundinul!
After the big win, Balin Fundinul made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Senshi Fight Gear and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nigel Gunn (ranked 3867 p4p, 3604 weight class) and Claudius Tiberescu (ranked 185 p4p, 185 weight class). Claudius Tiberescu is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Nigel Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Claudius Tiberescu!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Colin Fray and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick from Tiberescu is predictable there
and Gunn counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Tiberescu softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Tiberescu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gunn is trying to push Tiberescu away but Tiberescu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Tiberescu works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gunn wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tiberescu has him pressed against the cage.
Gunn's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Tiberescu lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gunn tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Tiberescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Gunn takes a shot to the head.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Tiberescu.
Tiberescu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gunn is breathing heavily.
Tiberescu works on Gunn's body with a couple of short punches.
Tiberescu is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tiberescu lands a left hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tiberescu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short uppercut from Tiberescu.
Tiberescu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
Tiberescu digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tiberescu lands with a right to the head.
Tiberescu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Tiberescu presses Gunn against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tiberescu lands a body shot.
A short right from Tiberescu on the inside.
Tiberescu digs a right hand into Gunn's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Gunn's gas tank.
A shot in the inside from Tiberescu.
Tiberescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Tiberescu lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Tiberescu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Tiberescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiberescu lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tiberescu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gunn.
A right hook to the body lands for Tiberescu.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Tiberescu.
A left hand lands to the body for Tiberescu.
Tiberescu gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tiberescu lands a right hand.
Tiberescu scores with a hook to the body.
Tiberescu missing with knees to the body.
Tiberescu lands with a right to the head.
Tiberescu pushes off an throws an elbow but Gunn leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
A short right from Tiberescu on the inside.
Tiberescu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tiberescu lands a body punch in the clinch.
Tiberescu lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Tiberescu effectively controlling the action here.
Gunn dodges an elbow strike from Tiberescu.
Tiberescu missing with knees to the body.
Tiberescu throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Gunns head.
Tiberescu scores with a shot to the side of Gunn's head.
Tiberescu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Tiberescu lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Gunn or not.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tiberescu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Tiberescu lands a shot to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Tiberescu.
Tiberescu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gunn backwards.
Tiberescu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gunn takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Tiberescu lands a big right hand that sends Gunn crashing to the mat! Tiberescu stays standing though and waves Gunn back to his feet!
Gunn is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tiberescu fakes the body blow, causing Gunn to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Gunn goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Claudius Tiberescu!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wishon Mourinho (ranked 5558 p4p, 2803 weight class) and Francois Dupont (ranked 305 p4p, 138 weight class). Mourinho kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Starboy. Wishon Mourinho has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wishon Mourinho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Francois Dupont!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Chris Saunders and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mourinho slips under a jab.
Dupont blocks a head kick by Mourinho.
Dupont avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dupont is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mourinho.
Mourinho misses with a straight left.
Dupont lands a glancing blow to the side of Mourinho's head.
Dupont scores with a hook to the body. Mourinho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Mourinho throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Dupont was covering up waiting for the punch and Mourinho finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mourinho slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Dupont looks winded!
Mourinho moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mourinho looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Dupont is avoiding damage well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mourinho is working to tighten his grip on Dupont's neck. He's isolated an arm and is working for an arm triangle. Dupont has recognised the danger and is trying to turn with the submission but Mourinho is really squeezing tight and eventually Dupont passes out! Mourinho breaks the hold and jumps onto the cage to celebrate! Submission of the night, I'd say!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Wishon Mourinho!
A very excited looking Wishon Mourinho rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between John Jenkins (ranked 2987 p4p, 5543 weight class) and Jicheng Ruan (ranked 153 p4p, 302 weight class). Ruan has chosen Alright as his entrance music. Jicheng Ruan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, John Jenkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jicheng Ruan!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins stuffs the takedown attempt from Ruan. Ruan gets slowly back to his feet.
Jenkins looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A solid body kick from Ruan.
Jenkins throws a jab but it's blocked by Ruan.
Jenkins connects with a body shot.
Ruan is looking to land body kicks.
Jenkins misses the jab.
Ruan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruan is just out of range.
Jenkins looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ruan misses with a head kick.
Jenkins throws a looping overhand right but Ruan ducks down to avoid it.
Ruan staying out of range there.
Ruan looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins takes a swing at Ruan's ribcage but misses.
Ruan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins throws a jab when Ruan was well out of range.
Ruan lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Jenkins scores with a nice head shot.
Ruan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jenkins.
Jenkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ruan.
Ruan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Ruan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Ruan does a little dance to reset his feet.
A head kick misses from Ruan.
Ruan ducks under a wild hook from Jenkins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ruan uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jenkins.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jenkins. Ruan does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ruan throws a counter combo.
Ruan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ruan moves in looking to clinch but Jenkins pushes him off.
Jenkins jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Ruan.
Jenkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Ruan is just out of range.
Jenkins just misses with a punch to the body.
Ruan tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jenkins manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
John Jenkins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Jenkins - just one landing.
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!
Sloppy strikes from Jenkins. Those never looked like landing.
Ruan is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jenkins swings for the body but Ruan moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins swats away the attempt to clinch by Ruan.
Ruan misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut
and Ruan counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Jenkins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Jenkins is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ruan.
Ruan pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jenkins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ruan manages to avoid it.
A slow jab from Jenkins misses its intended target.
As Jenkins backs off Ruan throws a huge counter combo but Jenkins manages to avoid it all.
Ruan lands with a kick to the temple. Jenkins shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Ruan throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with a nice body punch.
Jenkins fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ruan looks winded!
Jenkins misses with a looping right.
Nice body punch from Jenkins.
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!
Ruan ducks right into an uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Jenkins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Ruan moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Ruan is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
John Jenkins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jenkins avoids the head kick by Ruan.
Jenkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jenkins throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Ruan.
Jenkins moves into range and connects with a jab.
Jenkins sizes up Ruan with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jenkins swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins misses with a body shot.
Ruan has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Ruan is rocked!
Jenkins throws an overhand right that drops Ruan like a sack of potatoes! Jenkins dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). John Jenkins!
The defeated Jicheng Ruan had this to say: 'Where my cream pie at?'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koa Kahawaimauna (ranked 2213 p4p, 2806 weight class) and Gael Perrier (ranked 103 p4p, 140 weight class). Koa Kahawaimauna has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Solid boxing
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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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Koa Kahawaimauna!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gael Perrier!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Colin Fray and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice shot lands for Kahawaimauna.
It looks like Gael Perrier has been cut.
Perrier takes one on the button.
Kahawaimauna scores with the left hand. Perrier knows he should have avoided that one.
Kahawaimauna scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Perrier looks winded!
Kahawaimauna changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Kahawaimauna tests Perrier's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kahawaimauna throws a shot to the body.
Perrier takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kahawaimauna cracks Perrier with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Perrier looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Kahawaimauna finish him?
Kahawaimauna lands with a nice body punch.
Kahawaimauna feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Perrier sprawling to the canvas! Perrier rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Kahawaimauna finish him?!
Perrier is rocked!
Kahawaimauna throws a pinpoint strike between Perrier's hands that connects right on the jaw and sends Perrier crashing to the floor! He's out before he even hits the mat and Kahawaimauna scores a great knockout victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Koa Kahawaimauna!
Koa Kahawaimauna gave a mention to Senshi Fight Gear in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tim Finnegan (ranked 2040 p4p, 2797 weight class) and Carter Weaver (ranked 89 p4p, 137 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Tim Finnegan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Carter Weaver!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Weaver jabs at Finnegan's body.
Weaver thows a left - swing and a miss!
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver throws out a powerful jab.
Finnegan takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Weaver on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Finnegan. Finnegan obviously looking to wear him down.
Weaver fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Weaver misses with a straight right.
Finnegan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weaver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Finnegan throws a half hearted mid kick.
Weaver looks to score with a jab to the body but Finnegan is just out of range.
That kick from Finnegan tenderised Weaver's leg. Weaver is trying to keep his angry face on.
A telegraphed right hand from Finnegan misses the target.
Weaver misses with an uppercut.
Finnegan is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Weaver.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Weaver scores with a crisp jab that stopped Finnegan in his tracks.
Finnegan avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Weaver ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Finnegan bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Finnegan takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Finnegan tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Finnegan stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weaver throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Finnegan sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Finnegan keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Weaver tests Finnegan's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Weaver lands with an overhand left.
Weaver lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Weaver misses with a hook.
Finnegan wants to clinch.
Finnegan slips under a jab.
Weaver avoids the body shot from Finnegan.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finnegan dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Finnegan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
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!
Finnegan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Weaver let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Weaver lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan throws a leg kick that misses.
Finnegan clinches up with Weaver and pushes him back against the cage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Finnegan.
Weaver managing to block the knees to the body from Finnegan.
Weaver manages to break the clinch.
Finnegan lands a slapping body shot.
A jab from Weaver finds it's way through Finnegan's defenses.
Weaver takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finnegan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Finnegan ducks under a wild hook from Weaver.
Finnegan tries to clinch but Weaver moves out of range.
Finnegan lands a leg kick that knocks Weaver off balance momentarily.
Weaver lands with a shot to the body.
Finnegan throws a leg kick but Weaver checks it.
Finnegan throws a lazy right hand but Weaver sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Finnegan uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Weaver.
Finnegan keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Weaver.
Finnegan ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Weaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Weaver cracks Finnegan with a good jab.
Weaver slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Finnegan throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Finnegan walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Finnegan misses with a wild body shot.
Finnegan throws a hook but Weaver blocks it.
Weaver is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Finnegan had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Finnegan wants to clinch up but Weaver keeps it at a distance.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Finnegan throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver looks to land a right hand but Finnegan moved out of range.
Finnegan gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Weaver.
Weaver takes a swing at Finnegan's ribcage but misses.
Weaver misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Finnegan.
A swing and a miss from Weaver.
Finnegan tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Weaver throws the left hand but Finnegan avoids the punch easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Weaver keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Weaver looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Finnegan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Weaver.
Finnegan takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weaver keeps the fight on the outside.
Finnegan cracks Weaver with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Weaver slips a straight right by Finnegan.
Weaver comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
A shot to the liver by Weaver. Beautiful body shot.
Weaver lands a nice hook to Finnegan's body. Finnegan takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Weaver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Finnegan was well out of range. Poor timing from Weaver.
Finnegan throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Weaver swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weaver lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Finnegan at a distance.
Weaver throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Finnegan stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Weaver scores with a jab to the body.
Weaver blocks a leg kick.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Weaver lands with a right hand.
The fight stays on the outside here - Finnegan looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Weaver fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Finnegan on the side of the head.
Finnegan moves out of range as Weaver strikes.
Finnegan looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan blocks a jab.
Weaver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Finnegan displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weaver throws out the jab.
Finnegan is looking to counter the offense by Weaver and move into the clinch.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Weaver, as that shot connected.
Carter Weaver seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Finnegan takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Weaver throws a hook but Finnegan avoids it easily.
Weaver displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Finnegan throws out the jab.
A looping hook to the body misses from Finnegan. Weaver does a little dance to reset his feet.
Weaver throws a body punch but Finnegan moves out of range.
Finnegan tries to close the distance and clinch up but Weaver swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Weaver checks a low kick from Finnegan.
Weaver looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weaver misses with a looping left.
Weaver lands with a right hand.
Finnegan fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Weaver.
Weaver slips a jab from Finnegan.
Weaver jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Weaver stuns Finnegan with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Finnegan wants to clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Weaver avoids the head kick by Finnegan.
Weaver lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Weaver lands a right hook to the body.
Weaver fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Finnegan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Weaver moves out of range as Finnegan strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Weaver misses the target.
Finnegan throwing a counter right hand but Weaver manages to avoid it.
Finnegan throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Weaver throws out a loose jab but Finnegan uses good head movement to avoid it.
Finnegan walks into a jab.
Weaver cracks Finnegan with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Weaver with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Weaver misses with a hook.
Finnegan throws a big counter combination but Weaver scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Weaver lands a body shot.
Weaver throws a shot from downtown. Finnegan moves away and avoids it.
Weaver scores with a punch to the head.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Weaver.
Weaver misses with a body shot.
Finnegan takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Weaver scores with a nice strike.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Weaver.
Finnegan takes one on the button.
Finnegan is rocked!
Finnegan looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Finnegan tries to close the distance and clinch but Weaver swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Oh Finnegan is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Finnegan throws a leg kick that misses.
Finnegan seems to have got his legs back now.
Finnegan will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Weaver connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Finnegan on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Finnegan looks to land a right hand but Weaver moved out of range.
Weaver stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Weaver listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Weaver throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Finnegan tried to counter with a leg kick but Weaver avoided it.
Weaver takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Finnegan gets cracked there but stands up to it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Finnegan takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Weaver digs a good body shot into Finnegan's ribs.
Weaver connects with a looping right hand.
Weaver uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Weaver lunges in with a left hook that violently twists Finnegan head around and knocks him out cold! Weaver hops onto the cage and yells out at the top of his lungs - Yeeeeeeeeaaaaaaaaah! They're showing the replay on the big screens now; that was nasty! I hope one of the photographers got a good shot of it.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Carter Weaver!
Carter Weaver really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Senshi Fight Gear logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Henry Haroldson (ranked 2277 p4p, 2026 weight class) and Rong Cheng (ranked 120 p4p, 88 weight class). Cheng comes into a darkened arena with his song building. KO POWER kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Rong Cheng is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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26
265
4 - 1 - 0 |
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168
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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 4 - 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rong Cheng!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haroldson checks a low kick from Cheng.
A leg kick checked by Haroldson.
Cheng doesn't manage to clinch there - Haroldson circles away.
Haroldson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cheng closes the distance and clinches.
Haroldson tries to work over Cheng's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
With the fighters up against the cage, Cheng throws an elbow but misses.
Cheng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheng tries a knee to the head but Haroldson blocks it.
Cheng lands an elbow inside that Haroldson shrugs off.
It looks like Henry Haroldson has been cut.
A left hand lands to the body for Cheng.
Cheng throws an elbow that misses.
Cheng lands a shoulder strike.
A right hook to the body lands for Cheng.
Cheng lands an elbow just above Haroldson 's eye.
Cheng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Cheng lands a knee to the body.
Haroldson is breathing heavily.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheng lands an elbow that stopped Haroldson in his tracks for a moment.
Cheng lands an elbow inside.
Cheng lands a nice uppercut.
Cheng lands an elbow inside.
Henry Haroldson's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cheng scores a nice knee to the body.
Cheng lands a damaging elbow.
Cheng lands an elbow just above Haroldson 's eye.
Cheng lands a shot to the body.
Haroldson takes a knee to the side of the body.
Cheng lands a body punch in the clinch.
Cheng comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Cheng lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Nice elbow from Cheng.
Cheng lands an elbow inside that Haroldson shrugs off.
Cheng tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cheng using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A shot in the inside from Cheng.
Cheng lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Cheng - that landed with a thud.
Cheng crunches a lovely knee into Haroldson's ribcage.
Cheng works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Cheng lands an elbow just above Haroldson 's eye.
Henry Haroldson's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A knee to the head by Cheng.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haroldson takes an elbow to the temple.
Cheng lands a nice elbow.
Jeez, Henry Haroldson's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Cheng crunches a lovely knee into Haroldson's ribcage.
Nice elbow from Cheng.
Cheng lands a knee to the head.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Henry Haroldson's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rong Cheng!
Rong Cheng 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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A | B |
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hype
A | B |
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pop
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