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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Christopher Pike (ranked 4673 p4p, 3272 weight class) and Beltran Salvatierra (ranked 278 p4p, 225 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Christopher Pike!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Beltran Salvatierra!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Joseph Jones and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Salvatierra lands with an overhand left.
Good standup being displayed there by Pike as he connects with a hook.
Salvatierra is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pike.
Pike scores with a jab to the body.
Pike throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Salvatierra stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Salvatierra throws a right and a left that Pike avoids nicely.
Salvatierra swings for the body but Pike moves out of range.
Pike lands a jab to the nose.
Pike connects with a body shot that sends Salvatierra's belly button to the back.
Pike lands a glancing blow to the side of Salvatierra's head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salvatierra swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Salvatierra misses with a jab to the body
and Pike counters with a huge left! Salvatierra is in big trouble! He's backing up but Pike isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Salvatierra from any more damage. A dominating finish by Pike!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Christopher Pike!
Christopher Pike bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Maximillian Daugherty (ranked 4681 p4p, 3659 weight class) and Reinaldo Hernandez (ranked 441 p4p, 376 weight class). Reinaldo Hernandez 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Maximillian Daugherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reinaldo Hernandez!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Steve Montenegro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hernandez throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hernandez looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Jab from Hernandez.
 It looks like Maximillian Daugherty has been cut.
Hernandez connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Daugherty is rocked!
Hernandez lands an uppercut, right on the button! Daugherty tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Reinaldo Hernandez!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Topo Sanchez (ranked 24649 p4p, 4597 weight class) and Xavier Lee (ranked 547 p4p, 466 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Topo Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Xavier Lee!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Russell Pearce and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee clinches with his opponent.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee stalling.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
A short left from Lee.
Sanchez definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Lee dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Sanchez wants to break free but Lee has control.
Lee displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sanchez up against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Sanchez is trying to break free.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee lands a hook that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Lee working Sanchez over with knees to the body.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
The referee calls for Lee to work.
Lee's coach down at MMA Amsterdam was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Lee's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lee taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Lee scores with a nice short uppercut.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Lee dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Lee pushes Sanchez up against the cage in a clinch.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee is stalling here.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Come on Lee - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Lee stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Xavier Lee.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
Lee stalling against the cage.
Lee lands a right hand.
Lee lands with a right to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Sanchez managing to block the knees to the body from Lee.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A frustrated look appears on Sanchez's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sanchez is defending well for now.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Lee 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.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Sanchez tries to circle away but Lee has him pinned against the cage.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Lee is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Lee lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Lee tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Sanchez avoids it.
Lee crunches a lovely knee into Sanchez's ribcage.
Lee avoiding damage.
Sanchez on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Sanchez in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Lee.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Sanchez can't break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lee keeps control of Sanchez as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Xavier Lee showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Topo Sanchez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Sanchez's efforts to push away.
Lee is pushing Sanchez up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Knees in the clinch landing for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sanchez lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Lee's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A short right from Lee.
Sanchez tries to break free but Lee pushes him back against the cage.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
A short left from Lee.
Lee prevents Sanchez from breaking the clinch.
Sanchez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lee scores with a shot to the side of Sanchez's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Lee.
Sanchez is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee scores a nice knee to the body.
Lee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sanchez.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Sanchez wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Sanchez wants to break the clinch but can't.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Lee obliges.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee missing with knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Lee.
A short left from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Sanchez wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
Lee scores with a nice hook to the head.
Lee working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee tries to land knees in the clinch but Sanchez avoids the damage to the body.
Xavier Lee seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Lee.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Sanchez avoiding damage as Lee throws knees to the body.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Sanchez is trying to break the clinch but Lee is controlling him.
Lee scores with an uppercut up the middle.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Lee creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee trying to land knees to the body.
Xavier Lee is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Lee lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sanchez backwards.
And that's the end of the fight!
Xavier Lee comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Lee has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 24:30
Judge Russell Pearce scores the fight 24:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 24:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Xavier Lee!
Xavier Lee decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Charles Smith (ranked 2403 p4p, 5046 weight class) and Jose Salamanca (ranked 273 p4p, 423 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Jose Salamanca enters the cage!
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charles Smith!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Salamanca!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Dean Styles and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smith lands with an overhand left.
Smith defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Salamanca.
Smith misses with an uppercut.
Salamanca connects with a single shot there.
Salamanca tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Salamanca tries to clinch
enabling Smith to counter with a crisp jab.
Smith fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Salamanca paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Smith feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Salamancas jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Salamanca shoots in but Smith avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Charles Smith has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Salamanca.
Smith tries to bum rush Salamanca with a series of wild strikes but Salamanca uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Smith just misses with a punch to the body.
Smith circles away from the clinch attempt.
Smith throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Smith misses with a looping right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salamanca shoots in for a takedown but Smith shows good takedown defense.
Salamanca fails with the takedown
and Smith counters with a nice uppercut.
 It looks like Jose Salamanca has been cut.
Charles Smith is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Salamanca with a lazy takedown attempt
and Smith connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Salamanca has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Salamanca wants to clinch up but Smith keeps it at a distance.
Smith staying out of range there.
Smith seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jose Salamanca seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salamanca closes the distance and clinches up with Smith, looking for a takedown. Salamanca pushes Smith against the cage but Smith circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Smith appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Salamanca drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Salamanca tries to clinch but Smith moves out of range.
Smith is looking to counter punch.
Smith bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Salamanca's head.
 Salamanca is rocked!
Smith scores with a shot to the body.
Salamanca is still on wobbly legs! Can Smith finish him?
Smith steps in with a hook that catches Salamanca right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Smith follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Salamanca looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Charles Smith!
A relieved looking Charles Smith thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gustav Kinski (ranked 3462 p4p, 3494 weight class) and Len Denton (ranked 357 p4p, 359 weight class). Gustav Kinski is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gustav Kinski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Len Denton!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Jonathan Paton and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kinski uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Denton has time to react.
Denton throws a body shot but no joy.
Denton takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Len Denton has been cut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Kinski. Denton does a little dance to reset his feet.
Denton misses with a looping left.
Kinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Denton is just out of range.
Kinski takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Kinski looks to score with a jab to the body but Denton is just out of range.
Kinski definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Denton gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Denton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinski lands with a nice body punch.
Kinski uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Denton.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinski misses with a body shot.
Nice uppercut there from Kinski.
Kinski throws a body punch but Denton moves out of range.
Denton ducks under a wild hook from Kinski.
Gustav Kinski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kinski uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Gustav Kinski is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinski throws a shot from downtown. Denton moves away and avoids it.
Denton blocks a jab.
Denton misses with a looping left.
Kinski blocks a head kick by Denton.
Good standup being displayed there by Kinski as he connects with a hook.
Kinski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Kinski connects with a body shot that sends Denton's belly button to the back.
Denton's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Kinski connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Denton scrambles back to his feet.
Denton misses the jab.
Jab, jab by Kinski - just one landing.
Denton misses with a double jab
and Kinski counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Denton gets the takedown into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kinski wants to control but Denton postures up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Kinski wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Kinski tries to bench press Denton off him but Denton keeps the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinski is trying to improve his position.
Denton wants to control but Kinski is keeping him busy.
Denton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Denton is looking to take a break and control but Kinski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Denton looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Kinski is avoiding damage well.
Denton has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Kinski wants to get back to his feet but Denton drags him back down.
Denton landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kinski wants to control but Denton postures up.
Denton wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kinski keeps working.
Denton taking a breather here.
Denton misses with the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Kinski tries to bench press Denton off him but Denton keeps the position.
Denton prevents Kinski from escaping the position.
Denton is trying to get an arm triangle but Kinski is defending well.
Denton remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Denton tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Kinski is not content to let Denton control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Kinski dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Len Denton's cut.
That's time! Kinski's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kinski throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kinski is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Denton can do to turn this around?
A jab from Kinski does it's job there.
Denton has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Nice defenses there by Denton.
Kinski scores with a jab to the head.
Denton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gustav Kinski is winning the standup battle so far.
Kinski misses with a wild body shot.
Kinski lands with a right hand.
Kinski lands a jab to Denton's midsection.
Kinski missing with a left hand there. Denton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A jab from Denton does it's job there.
Kinski throws a hook but Denton avoids it easily.
Denton swings widly with a right hand
and Kinski counters with a straight right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kinski throws a body shot but no joy.
Kinski throws an overhand right that lands on Denton's shoulder, as Denton tries to avoid the shot.
A little jabbing left from Denton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kinski dodges the punch combination from Denton.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kinski moves out of range of the strikes.
Kinski ducks under a wild hook from Denton.
Kinski was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kinski throws the left hand but Denton avoids the punch easily.
Denton paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kinski lands with a straight right. Denton didn't see that one coming.
Denton uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kinski.
Kinski just misses with a punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Kinski lands an impressive looking overhand right. Denton doesn't seem phased though.
Denton on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Kinski dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Kinski misses with an uppercut. Denton saw that one coming.
Denton moves out of range as Kinski strikes.
Denton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinski.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Denton ducks under a wild hook from Kinski.
Denton looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Denton content to stall in guard here.
Kinski controlling Denton's posture.
Denton stopping the sweep attempt from Kinski.
Kinski utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Denton trying to control the position from guard on top but Kinski is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kinski 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Kinski breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kinski throws a lazy uppercut
and Denton counters with a three punch combo that has Kinski backing up. Kinski nods at Denton to acknowledge the strikes.
Denton shoots in for a double leg but Kinski sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Kinski loads up on a big right hand but Denton slips the punch.
Denton keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Denton misses the target.
Kinski throws out a loose jab but Denton uses good head movement to avoid it.
Denton feints the counter takedown.
Kinski darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Kinski scores with a punch to the head.
Kinski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Denton misses with an uppercut
and Kinski counters with a nice uppercut.
Kinski loads up on a big right hand but Denton slips the punch.
Denton replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Kinski blocks it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kinski lands a jab to the head.
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!
Denton throws a shot from downtown. Kinski moves away and avoids it.
Denton shoots in and gets a takedown into Kinski's guard.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Kinski wants to stand up but Denton is controlling him.
Denton postures up in Kinski's guard and throws a big left but Kinski blocks it.
Denton forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gustav Kinski dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Len Denton's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Kinski jabs at Denton's body.
Kinski fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Kinski tests Denton's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Denton throws a right and a left that both miss.
Denton uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kinski.
Denton takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Kinski misses the shot to the body.
Denton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kinski scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Kinski ducks under a wild hook from Denton.
Denton might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Denton shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Denton won't allow Kinski to get back to his feet.
Kinski is controlling Denton's posture.
Kinski wants to get back to his feet but Denton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Denton is standing up over Kinski. Kinski looks to escape but Denton dives into side control.
Kinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinski tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Kinski on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Kinski tries to get out of the position.
Kinski can't do much from the bottom here.
Kinski is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Denton is controlling him well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kinski sneaks out the side door and pushes Denton away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
Kinski scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Denton keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kinski.
Denton on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Denton throws a jab when Kinski was well out of range.
Kinski missing with a left hand there. Denton was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Denton tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Kinski fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Denton manages to avoid it.
It seemed like Denton was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Denton has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Denton rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kinski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kinski comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Denton looks to throw a body kick
and Kinski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A telegraphed right hand from Denton misses the target.
Denton moves away from the strike by Kinski.
Denton uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kinski.
Kinski is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kinski wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kinski lands with a nice body punch.
Kinski is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Denton defending well as Kinski loads up on a big left hand.
Denton throws a looping overhand right but Kinski ducks down to avoid it.
Kinski scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Kinski misses with a hook. Denton ducked under it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Denton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Denton is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Denton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Denton walks into a left hand.
Denton is rocked!
Denton feints and as Kinski raises his hands in defense, Denton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Denton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kinski is pulling down on Denton's head. It's preventing any offense from Denton, at least for the moment.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Len Denton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gustav Kinski is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Denton slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Kinski wants to stand up but Denton is controlling him.
Denton trying to control but Kinski is working from the bottom.
Kinski wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Denton manages to pass to side control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Gustav Kinski showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kinski, 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 David Schapiro scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gustav Kinski!
Gustav Kinski thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Raymond Washington (ranked 3850 p4p, 3034 weight class) and George Johnson (ranked 388 p4p, 321 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Good chin |
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Raymond Washington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, George Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Washington throws a hook but Johnson blocks it.
Washington tries to bum rush Johnson with a series of wild strikes but Johnson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Washington swings for the body but Johnson moves out of range.
Washington pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Johnson's coach down at Tappelukerho was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Johnson's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Johnson feints and as Washington raises his hands in defense, Johnson changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Johnson is stalling in the full guard.
Johnson prevents Washington from getting back to his feet.
Washington wants to get back to his feet but Johnson passes into half guard.
Washington is trying to stand back up but Johnson is controlling him
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Johnson lands a nice short elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson is nestled in close to Washington, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Johnson stalling.
It looks like Johnson might be adopting somewhat of a lay and pray gameplan here, which I'm sure won't go down too well with the paying fans in attendance... Or the ring announcers come to think of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Washington wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Johnson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Johnson is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Washington!
Johnson is giving the impression that he's looking to ground and pound but he switches suddenly into a beautiful far side armbar! Washington is forced to tap! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). George Johnson!
After the big win, George Johnson made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Shadow Realm Apparel and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Emanuel Gallegos (ranked 3044 p4p, 3046 weight class) and Michael Tavares (ranked 329 p4p, 330 weight class). Emanuel Gallegos has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Emanuel Gallegos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Michael Tavares!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gallegos cracks Tavares with a right hand to the side of the head.
It looks like Michael Tavares has been cut.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallegos.
Gallegos lands the left hand.
Gallegos moves into range and connects with a jab.
Gallegos lands a jab to Tavares's midsection.
Gallegos throws a jab when Tavares was well out of range.
Gallegos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
Gallegos missing with a left hand there. Tavares was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Gallegos definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Gallegos misses with a wild body shot.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but Gallegos shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Tavares has Gallegos up against the cage in a clinch.
Tavares swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tavares's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallegos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos falls off balance throwing a combination
and Tavares counters with a stiff right hand.
Gallegos lands a jab.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Tavares lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Tavares has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Tavares looks for a takedown but Gallegos sprawls well.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
A nice side step and Tavares releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallegos jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Gallegos ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tavares moves away.
Gallegos stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Gallegos wants it to stay on the feet.
Emanuel Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gallegos tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tavares was well out of range. Poor timing from Gallegos.
Tavares tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Tavares defending well as Gallegos loads up on a big left hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice sprawl there from Gallegos as Tavares shoots in.
Gallegos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Gallegos misses with an uppercut. Tavares saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallegos throws a hook but Tavares avoids it easily.
Gallegos slaps away a takedown attempt from Tavares, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Gallegos lands a head shot.
Gallegos misses with a straight left.
Tavares doesn't manage to clinch there - Gallegos circles away.
Tavares tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Gallegos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Nice uppercut lands for Gallegos. That snapped Tavares's head back.
Tavares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Gallegos swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Tavares uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Gallegos.
Gallegos scores with a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A little jabbing left from Tavares on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Gallegos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Gallegos fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Tavares on the side of the head.
Emanuel Gallegos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gallegos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tavares slips under a jab from Gallegos.
Tavares fails to land the takedown.
Gallegos was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gallegos connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tavares tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Tavares takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Gallegos uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tavares.
Gallegos is looking to counter punch.
Tavares uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gallegos.
Tavares tries to clinch up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallegos misses the shot to the body.
Gallegos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gallegos throws a nice looking combination but Tavares bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Gallegos throws a sloppy body shot
and Tavares counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Tavares.
Tavares is standing up over Gallegos. Gallegos looks to escape but Tavares dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gallegos is looking for a sweep.
The strikes coming from Tavares are missing the target in this wave of attacks.
Tavares trying to control the position but Gallegos is working away.
Tavares looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Gallegos dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Gallegos misses with a two punch combination.
Tavares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Tavares throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Gallegos is not content to let Tavares control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tavares stops Gallegos from getting back to his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares is keen to just control but Gallegos is a slippery customer.
Gallegos looks like he's trying to stand up.
Gallegos is defending against the submission attempts here by Tavares.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos is trying to stand.
Tavares thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Gallegos's head.
Tavares wants to take a breather but Gallegos is having none of it.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown but Gallegos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Tavares's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Gallegos ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gallegos with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Tavares ducks under a wild hook from Gallegos.
A looping hook to the body misses from Gallegos. Tavares does a little dance to reset his feet.
Gallegos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Gallegos keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallegos's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Gallegos duly obliges.
Gallegos takes a swing at Tavares's ribcage but misses.
Tavares is looking to clinch but Gallegos is avoiding it.
A little feinted left hand from Gallegos on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tavares ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tavares looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tavares is working for a kimura but Gallegos is defending it quite comfortably.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares lands with a punch from half guard.
Tavares looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Gallegos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Tavares.
Gallegos knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tavares on the ground.
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.
Tavares is figuring out what he wants to do next.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gallegos is looking for a sweep. Tavares is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Tavares looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Tavares trying to control the action but Gallegos is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Emanuel Gallegos dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Michael Tavares's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tavares closes the distance and clinches up with Gallegos, looking for a takedown. Tavares pushes Gallegos against the cage but Gallegos circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gallegos fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Tavares uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Gallegos.
Tavares shoots in looking for a takedown. Gallegos tries to sprawl out of it but Tavares keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gallegos manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Tavares with a poor takedown
and Gallegos counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Emanuel Gallegos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael Tavares.
Gallegos misses with a double jab.
Gallegos throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Gallegos connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Tavares momentarily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tavares avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tavares shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Gallegos is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Tavares can do to turn this around?
Tavares doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Tavares slips a straight right by Gallegos.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallegos misses with a body shot.
Tavares gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Gallegos counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Gallegos throws a body shot but no joy.
Gallegos looks to land a left hand but Tavares moved out of range nicely.
Tavares drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Gallegos defends it well.
Gallegos just misses with a punch to the body.
Tavares swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tavares defending well as Gallegos loads up on a big left hand.
Tavares displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gallegos throws out the jab.
Emanuel Gallegos is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tavares gets a double leg takedown into Gallegos's guard.
Tavares works over Gallegos with some ground and pound from guard.
Tavares throwing strikes from guard but Gallegos blocks nicely.
Tavares pushing down on Gallegos's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tavares is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Gallegos trying to control but Tavares postures up.
Tavares is working for a submission of some sort.
Tavares seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tavares throwing shots but Gallegos is blocking nicely.
Gallegos is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Tavares trying to advance position but Gallegos counters by regaining guard.
Tavares throws an elbow that misses. Gallegos uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Tavares's guard. Nice move by Gallegos!
Tavares pulls Gallegos in close to prevent any damage.
Emanuel Gallegos is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tavares not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tavares has his foot on Gallegos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Gallegos works his way back into a safe position though.
Tavares looking to hit a scissor sweep but Gallegos is one step ahead there.
Michael Tavares has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Michael Tavares has got the better of the ground game so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tavares has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Gallegos should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Tavares has tightened it up now! Gallegos should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Michael Tavares!
Michael Tavares seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Drago (ranked 2108 p4p, 2317 weight class) and Jim Calloway (ranked 287 p4p, 313 weight class). Ivan Drago is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light 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, Ivan Drago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jim Calloway!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Eddie Farnsworth and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Calloway throws a shot from downtown. Drago moves away and avoids it.
Drago definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Drago showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Calloway.
As Calloway backs away, Drago returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Calloway pushes Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Still in the clinch, Calloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calloway fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Calloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
Calloway lands with a light punch inside.
Calloway lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Good body shot from Calloway.
Calloway misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Drago is trying to stall.
Calloway throws a head punch that misses.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago blocking some punches.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Drago blocking some punches.
A short left from Calloway.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
Calloway keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Drago's efforts to push away.
Calloway misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Calloway tries to work over Drago's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Calloway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Drago blocks an uppercut.
Calloway tries to throw a body punch but Drago avoids it by throwing Calloway back against the cage.
Calloway lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Calloway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Calloway misses with a punch to the body.
Drago has Calloway pushed against the cage.
Calloway misses with some punches.
Calloway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Calloway throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dragos head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Calloway scores with a hook to the body.
Calloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calloway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Calloway swings wildly with an uppercut but Drago uses good head movement to avoid it.
Calloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Drago looking to stall.
Calloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Calloway doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Calloway tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calloway is keeping busy.
Calloway tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Drago's elbow.
Calloway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right from Calloway.
Drago has had enough of the clinch but Calloway keeps him there for the moment.
Calloway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Calloway creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Calloway.
A body shot lands from Calloway.
Drago is breathing heavily.
Drago wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Calloway throws a punch but it's blocked by Drago.
Drago is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Calloway is keeping busy.
Calloway lands with a short shot to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drago stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Calloway misses with a body punch.
Calloway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Drago dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jim Calloway dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Drago walks into a jab.
Calloway misses the jab.
Calloway has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Calloway has Drago up against the cage in a clinch.
A short left from Calloway.
Calloway lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Drago.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drago blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Calloway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Drago is looking to break free of the clinch but Calloway has double underhooks.
Drago blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Calloway lands with a right to the head.
Calloway tries a body shot but Drago blocks it.
Calloway digs a right hand underneath Drago's ribcage. Drago let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Nice body punch from Calloway.
Calloway misses with the head strike.
Calloway misses with a hook to the ribs.
Calloway gets through Drago's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Calloway lands a body punch.
Calloway pushes Drago back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calloway lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Calloway pushes Drago back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Calloway can't find room to land a body shot as Drago controls the action.
Calloway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Calloway lands a right hand.
Calloway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Calloway lands with a short shot to the head.
A hook to the body from Calloway.
Calloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Drago takes a shot to the head.
A short left from Calloway.
Calloway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
A nice left hand lands by Calloway.
Calloway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Calloway lands a nice uppercut.
Calloway tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
Drago is rocked!
Calloway drops Drago onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Drago is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Oh Drago is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Calloway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Calloway working aggressively here.
Calloway lands a hook that snaps the head of Drago backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Calloway throws a big uppercut that drops Drago! More strikes from Calloway and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Drago lies dazed against the cage as Calloway celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:10 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jim Calloway!
A relieved looking Jim Calloway thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ivan Flores (ranked 3336 p4p, 2158 weight class) and Marshall Jacobson (ranked 350 p4p, 231 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ivan Flores!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marshall Jacobson!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, David Schapiro and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Flores misses with an uppercut. Jacobson saw that one coming.
Flores connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
It looks like Marshall Jacobson has been cut.
Flores catches Jacobson with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Marshall Jacobson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jacobson bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Flores comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Jacobson falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Jacobson was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ivan Flores!
A very excited looking Ivan Flores made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gonzo Gonsalez (ranked 1657 p4p, 2680 weight class) and Yandy Mujica (ranked 117 p4p, 190 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Gonzo Gonsalez!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yandy Mujica!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gonsalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mujica swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Mujica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mujica connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Gonsalez scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Gonsalez throws a body shot but no joy.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mujica. Gonsalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mujica throws a series of punches but Gonsalez avoids them all with ease.
A combination from Mujica does no damage.
Yandy Mujica seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Gonsalez throws a body punch but Mujica moves out of range.
Good exchange - Gonsalez coming out on top.
A big left from Gonsalez misses.
Mujica looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Mujica tries to bum rush Gonsalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonsalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mujica misses with a two punch combination.
Mujica just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Gonsalez wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Gonsalez takes a swing at Mujica's ribcage but misses.
Mujica takes a swing at Gonsalez's ribcage but misses.
Gonsalez is looking to counter punch.
Gonsalez misses with an uppercut.
Gonsalez keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Gonsalez cracks a nice hook into Mujica's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mujica is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Gonsalez scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mujica. Gonsalez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mujica tries to bum rush Gonsalez with a series of wild strikes but Gonsalez uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Mujica fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Gonsalez, pushing him back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Mujica scores with a nice short uppercut.
Gonsalez has Mujica pressed against the cage, preventing Mujica from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Mujica tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Gonsalez working aggressively here.
Mujica tries to work over Gonsalez's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gonsalez breaks the clinch.
Mujica rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Gonsalez counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Mujica displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Gonsalez throws out the jab.
Gonsalez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Mujica tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Gonsalez paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mujica swings for the body but Gonsalez moves out of range.
Mujica throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Mujica misses with a two punch combination.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A telegraphed right hand from Mujica misses the target.
Gonsalez circles away from the clinch attempt
and Gonsalez counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Mujica throws a right hand that Gonsalez ducks under and follows up with a left that Gonsalez also avoids with ease.
Gonsalez scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gonsalez swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Mujica.
Gonsalez bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mujica's head backwards.
Mujica looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Gonsalez jabs at Mujica's body.
Mujica looks winded!
Mujica misses with a hook to the body
and Mujica takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Gonsalez avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Gonsalez on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mujica throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Gonsalez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mujica on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Mujica is rocked!
Gonsalez drops Mujica with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mujica looks back up at him and smiles so Gonsalez waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
Mujica is still on wobbly legs! Can Gonsalez finish him?
Gonsalez cracks Mujica with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Gonsalez has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mujica to stand back up!
Mujica fails to land with a series of punches.
Mujica misses with a jab, cross combination.
Gonsalez lands a big right hand that sends Mujica crashing to the mat! Gonsalez stays standing though and waves Mujica back to his feet!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mujica is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Gonsalez doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Mujica crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Mujica's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Gonzo Gonsalez!
Gonzo Gonsalez retains his bantamweight title!
During a confident post fight interview, Gonzo Gonsalez thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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