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UCF 89: Boytsov v Butcher PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kemp Dennis (ranked 2028 p4p, 3394 weight class) and Zander Johnson (ranked 249 p4p, 390 weight class). Kemp Dennis 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Kemp Dennis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zander Johnson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson thuds his shin into the meat of Dennis's side.
Johnson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Dennis shoots in and bounces Johnson off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Johnson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Dennis manages to get himself to full guard.
Dennis utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Johnson stands up over Dennis, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis has control of Johnson's left arm, preventing Johnson from doing any damage.
Dennis looking for a sweep. Not yet Dennis, not yet.
Dennis wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Dennis is looking for a triangle but Johnson pushes his legs off easily.
Dennis keeping moving, preventing Johnson from controlling successfully.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Johnson working his ground and pound in the gym.
Johnson is working Dennis over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Johnson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Johnson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Johnson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Dennis wants to sweep here but Johnson controlling him for the moment.
Johnson throws a big right hand that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Johnson drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dennis manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Johnson has Dennis in his guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dennis distracts Johnson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Johnson works over Dennis with some ground and pound from guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dennis is on top in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson is pulling down on Dennis's head to control his posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennis looking to pass the guard.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Dennis keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Johnson is trying to control the position but Dennis postures up.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Johnson bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dennis's guard.
Johnson being controlled here momentarily.
Johnson trying to control but Dennis is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennis has wrist control.
Dennis looking to control.
Dennis looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Johnson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Dennis is trying to get back to full guard.
Johnson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Johnson trying to control the action but Dennis is working from the bottom.
Johnson is thwarting Dennis's attempts to control the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Zander Johnson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Johnson throws a head kick that misses.
Johnson connects with a nice looking jab.
Dennis changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Johnson looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Johnson tries to bench press Dennis off him but Dennis keeps the position.
Johnson sneaks back into half guard.
Dennis drops an elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Dennis working the head and body with strikes.
Johnson wants to control but Dennis is keeping busy.
Johnson tries to roll over but Dennis keeps him under control.
Dennis is trying to control. Johnson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Johnson blocking the ground and pound attempt from Dennis.
Johnson misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Johnson is looking to control Dennis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Johnson avoid being mounted?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Johnson moves into full guard.
We've been hearing that Dennis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Johnson pulls Dennis in close to his closed guard and prevents Dennis from doing any damage or advancing position.
Johnson striking off his back but it's not causing Dennis any problems.
Johnson avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dennis loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Dennis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Dennis advances position into side control!
Johnson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Dennis's best efforts.
Johnson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Johnson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Dennis pulls his head out easily.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson has hold of Dennis's hands but Dennis slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Kemp Dennis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Dennis lands a nice short elbow.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
Dennis winds up and cracks Johnson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Johnson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Dennis working Johnson over with strikes.
Dennis scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Johnson moves into full guard.
Dennis passes into half guard.
Johnson is not content to let Dennis control the position.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Dennis connects with a nice short shot to Johnson's temple.
Johnson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Johnson.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis scoring with some ground and pound.
Dennis works over Johnson with some ground and pound from guard.
Johnson wants to sweep but no luck.
Johnson utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Dennis preventing the sweep.
Dennis working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Johnson's head.
Johnson keeping moving, preventing Dennis from controlling successfully.
Dennis looking to sit in guard and control but Johnson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson preventing the sweep.
Johnson throws a strike but Dennis rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dennis chips away with some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kemp Dennis dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Dennis gets a takedown into half guard.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Dennis looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Johnson gets back to full guard.
Dennis postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Johnson lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Johnson is looking to work some ground and pound but Dennis has wrist control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Dennis pulls Johnson in close to prevent any damage.
Dennis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Johnson can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennis has momentary wrist control but Johnson slips an elbow through the middle.
Dennis trying to control the position.
Johnson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennis looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Johnson trying to control the position from guard on top but Dennis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Dennis managing to control the position.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Dennis is trying to control the position but Johnson postures up.
Dennis looking to hit a scissor sweep but Johnson is one step ahead there.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Dennis is working hard here to advance position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennis fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Johnson sprawls well initially but Dennis persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Dennis wants to lay and pray for a moment but Johnson keeps working.
Johnson trying to control from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Dennis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Johnson is looking to improve his position.
Dennis takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Johnson works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dennis won't allow Johnson to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Dennis connects with a couple of short punches.
Dennis throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennis trying to control but Johnson is working from the bottom.
Dennis throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Johnson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dennis lands a couple of elbows.
Johnson being controlled here, momentarily.
Dennis with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Dennis wants to control from the top but Johnson keeps moving.
Johnson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dennis is one step ahead there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kemp Dennis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Dennis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:28
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kemp Dennis!
A victorious Kemp Dennis thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dharya Bhate (ranked 2765 p4p, 2228 weight class) and Glass Joe Jr (ranked 234 p4p, 193 weight class). Bhate's entrance music is Diwali Madness. A fine choice. Joe Jr has chosen Punch Out Theme as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dharya Bhate!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Glass Joe Jr!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joe Jr scores with a one two! Bhate had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range.
Joe Jr moves out of range of the strikes.
A shot to the liver by Joe Jr. Beautiful body shot.
Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
We've been informed that Joe Jr has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Joe Jr scores with a jab. Bhate acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A slow jab from Joe Jr misses its intended target.
Bhate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Jr misses with a hook.
Joe Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bhate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bhate lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bhate connects with a good right hand that stumbles Joe Jr. Joe Jr circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bhate keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhate misses with a body shot.
Bhate throws a good cross that connects.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bhate scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Joe Jr doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe Jr drops Bhate with a beautiful combination! Bhate stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Joe Jr is looking for the KO!
 Bhate is rocked!
Bhate connects with a body shot.
Oh Bhate is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bhate staying out of range there.
It looked like Bhate wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bhate seems to have got his legs back now.
Joe Jr lands a lovely overhand right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bhate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe Jr manages to avoid it.
Joe Jr throws an overhand right that lands on Bhate's shoulder, as Bhate tries to avoid the shot.
Bhate lands a nice shot that snaps Joe Jr's head back.
Joe Jr misses with an uppercut.
Dharya Bhate seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Joe Jr throws a big shot that misses.
Bhate misses with a wild body shot.
Bhate is looking to wear down Joe Jr with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Joe Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bhate lands a slapping body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Bhate.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target.
Joe Jr is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bhate blocks a jab.
Bhate bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Joe Jr throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bhate moves out of range of the strikes.
Bhate is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bhate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Bhate.
Joe Jr throws out a counter right but Bhate avoids it with no problem.
Joe Jr connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Joe Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhate is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Joe Jr.
Joe Jr throws a looping overhand right but Bhate ducks down to avoid it.
Bhate misses the jab.
A swing and a miss from Joe Jr.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhate bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Joe Jr. Bhate does a little dance to reset his feet.
Joe Jr looks to throw the jab but Bhate is out of range.
Bhate with a nice cross.
Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away.
Joe Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Jr throws a body shot but no joy.
Joe Jr misses with a straight left.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target.
Joe Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away.
Bhate throws a good cross that connects.
Joe Jr doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bhate.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr throws a body punch but Bhate moves out of range.
Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away.
Bhate misses with a body shot.
It seemed like Joe Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Bhate lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bhate lands a glancing blow to the side of Joe Jr's head.
Bhate swings for the body but Joe Jr moves out of range.
Bhate tests Joe Jr's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Joe Jr throws a lazy uppercut
and Bhate counters with a left to the body.
Joe Jr misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr throws a lazy right hand but Bhate sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bhate is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bhate drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Joe Jr staying out of range there.
Joe Jr swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Joe Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Glass Joe Jr will probably get the nod.
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.
Bhate tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joe Jr was well out of range. Poor timing from Bhate.
Joe Jr misses with a straight left.
Joe Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bhate moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Bhate misses.
Bhate throws an off balance right hand
and Joe Jr counters with a crisp one two that drops Bhate! Joe Jr thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Bhate to his feet! Bhate is in big trouble!
The fighters circling - Joe Jr throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bhate might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Joe Jr digs a good body shot into Bhate's ribs.
Bhate dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Jr thuds his right hand into Bhate's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Bhate misses with a looping right.
A lazy left from Bhate finds it's target.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bhate misses with a wild body shot.
Joe Jr let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Joe Jr catches Bhate with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Bhate scores with a nice right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate.
Bhate keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Joe Jr.
Bhate is looking to counter punch.
Joe Jr throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Bhate fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joe Jr manages to avoid it.
Joe Jr rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Bhate moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Bhate throws a lazy right hand but Joe Jr sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Joe Jr lands a glancing blow to the side of Bhate's head.
Bhate ducks under a wild hook from Joe Jr.
The fighters circling - Bhate throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range.
Joe Jr takes one to the chin there.
Joe Jr misses with a hook. Bhate ducked under it nicely.
Joe Jr throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Bhate cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bhate ducks under a wild hook from Joe Jr.
Bhate throws a poor cross that misses
and Joe Jr counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bhate swings for the body but Joe Jr moves out of range.
A lazy left from Joe Jr finds it's target.
Glass Joe Jr seems to be getting the better of the standup.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Joe Jr takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Bhate misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr misses with a lunging right hand
and Bhate counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Joe Jr thinking.
Joe Jr avoids the body shot from Bhate.
Bhate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bhate throws a big shot that misses.
Joe Jr changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Jr feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Bhates jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bhate lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Joe Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Joe Jr throws a right and a left that Bhate avoids nicely.
Bhate moves out of range as Joe Jr strikes.
Joe Jr throws a shot from downtown. Bhate moves away and avoids it.
A jab from Joe Jr finds it's way through Bhate's defenses.
Joe Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away.
It looks like Bhate has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Joe Jr scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bhate doesn't seem bothered though.
Joe Jr throws out a loose jab but Bhate uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bhate swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Joe Jr's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bhate under the eye.
Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range.
Joe Jr is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bhate with a body shot.
Joe Jr pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bhate defending well as Joe Jr loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bhate lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Bhate misses with a hook. Joe Jr ducked under it nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bhate throws an overhand right that lands on Joe Jr's shoulder, as Joe Jr tries to avoid the shot.
Joe Jr lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Bhate throws a shot from downtown. Joe Jr moves away and avoids it.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe Jr! But no joy.
Bhate ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Joe Jr moves away.
A swing and a miss from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Bhate misses with a straight left.
Bhate scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Bhate moves into range and connects with a jab.
Joe Jr misses with an uppercut. Bhate saw that one coming.
A shot to the body from Joe Jr misses
and Bhate counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Joe Jr ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bhate moves away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Glass Joe Jr showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bhate uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Joe Jr.
A swing and a miss from Joe Jr.
Bhate misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bhate circles away quickly and effectively.
Joe Jr ducks under a wild hook from Bhate.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe Jr! But no joy.
Joe Jr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Joe Jr misses the jab.
Bhate lands a jab to Joe Jr's midsection.
Bhate misses with a straight right.
It seemed like Joe Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bhate throws a body shot but no joy.
Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range.
A left and a right from Joe Jr both land. Nice combination.
Joe Jr swings for the body but Bhate moves out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target.
Joe Jr misses with a looping right.
Joe Jr keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bhate scores with a body shot.
Joe Jr moves out of range as Bhate strikes.
Jab from Bhate.
Bhate cracks Joe Jr with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Joe Jr uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bhate has time to react.
A jab from Joe Jr misses.
Bhate defending well as Joe Jr loads up on a big left hand.
Joe Jr misses with a jab to the body
and Bhate counters with a right hand to the body.
Joe Jr digs a good body shot into Bhate's ribs.
Bhate connects with a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A telegraphed right hand from Joe Jr misses the target.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Some wild striking there from Joe Jr.
Joe Jr displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bhate throws out the jab.
Joe Jr misses with a body shot.
Joe Jr on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Joe Jr missing with a left hand there. Bhate was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A cross from Bhate lands.
Joe Jr scores with a jab to the body.
Joe Jr throws a hook to the side of Bhate's head but Bhate sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Joe Jr throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bhate sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bhate throws a body punch but Joe Jr moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Bhate darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Joe Jr uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bhate.
Bhate lands with a hook. Joe Jr tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Joe Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bhate throws a jab but it's blocked by Joe Jr.
Bhate displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Joe Jr throws out the jab.
Joe Jr defending well as Bhate loads up on a big left hand.
Bhate throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A telegraphed right hand from Bhate misses the target.
Joe Jr misses with a double jab
and Bhate counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Joe Jr throws a right hand that Bhate ducks under and follows up with a left that Bhate also avoids with ease.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Joe Jr misses with a two punch combination.
Joe Jr scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bhate throws a body shot but no joy.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Joe Jr! But no joy.
Joe Jr shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Joe Jr throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joe Jr looks to score with a jab to the body but Bhate is just out of range.
Bhate slips under a jab.
Joe Jr misses with an uppercut
and Bhate counters with a nice uppercut.
Bhate lands an overhand right.
Joe Jr on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Bhate moves away from the strike by Joe Jr.
Dharya Bhate has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Glass Joe Jr is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Nice jab there from Bhate.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Dharya Bhate.
Well Joe Jr 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 Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Glass Joe Jr!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Matt Bond (ranked 2295 p4p, 2820 weight class) and Reese Madden (ranked 209 p4p, 255 weight class). Madden comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Shut Up kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Matt Bond has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Matt Bond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Reese Madden!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Madden has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bond.
Bond throws a sloppy head kick and Madden moves out of range easily.
Nice sprawl there from Bond as Madden shoots in.
Madden scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Madden looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bond is defending against the submission attempts here by Madden.
Madden is taking a breather. Bond says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bond actively working from the bottom here.
Madden controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bond trying to control from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bond desperately trying to maintain half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Madden tries to pass to full mount but Bond defends it.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madden content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
It looks like Madden 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.
Bond is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Madden slows the pace down in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Madden is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Bond!
Bond is trying to escape the mount.
Bond is working hard here to advance position.
Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bond really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Madden looking to control but Bond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Bond looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Madden controlling the pace for now.
Madden looking to control but Bond is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Madden takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Bond wants to hold on but Madden pushes him away.
Madden controlling the pace for now.
Madden tries to control but Bond wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four 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.
Bond tries to lock up and control but Madden gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Bond is squirming around, avoiding Madden's attempts to control the action.
Bond sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Madden is looking to take a break and control but Bond is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Madden wants to pass to mount but Bond is defending the position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Madden uses his free foot to push down on Bond's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Bond.
Bond is squirming around, avoiding Madden's attempts to control the action.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Reese Madden dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bond throws a head kick that half lands.
Madden checks a low kick from Bond.
Madden shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bond's guard.
Bond keeping moving, preventing Madden from controlling successfully.
Madden sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Bond's guard.
Bond is staying active underneath Madden, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Bond is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Madden pulls his head out easily.
Madden has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bond looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Madden sitting and controlling from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bond is defending against the submission attempts here by Madden.
Bond is looking for a sweep. Madden is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Madden wants to work for an arm triangle but Bond is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Madden wants to take a breather but Bond is having none of it.
Madden is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Bond sees it coming and defends easily.
Madden is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Bond is just riding it out for now. Madden eventually gives up the hold.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Madden trying to advance position but Bond counters by regaining guard.
Bond has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Madden doesn't defend quickly enough and Bond has managed to lock this one up! Can Madden escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Bond on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Matt Bond!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toni Camacho (ranked 2516 p4p, 2082 weight class) and Schoonie Jenkins (ranked 288 p4p, 247 weight class). Toni Camacho could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Schoonie Jenkins's 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 9 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Toni Camacho!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Schoonie Jenkins!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jenkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Camacho was well out of range. Poor timing from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses with an uppercut.
Jenkins delivers a nice body kick.
Camacho clinches up with Jenkins and pushes him back against the cage.
Jenkins letting Camacho take a breather here.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camacho.
Camacho manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jenkins misses with a hook from the clinch.
Camacho swings wildly with an uppercut but Jenkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Camacho scores with a shot to the side of Jenkins's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jenkins tries to work over Camacho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right handed body shot lands from Jenkins.
Camacho avoids a wild elbow strike from Jenkins.
A short uppercut from Jenkins.
Jenkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Camacho.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jenkins lands an elbow inside.
 It looks like Toni Camacho has been cut.
Jenkins throws an elbow but it misses.
Camacho prevents a body shot from Jenkins.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Camacho.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Camacho working aggressively here.
Jenkins lands a nice uppercut.
Camacho lands a right hand.
Camacho working hard to break the clinch.
Jenkins throws an elbow that misses.
Camacho blocks an elbow strike.
Jenkins misses with a punch to the body.
Camacho throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Camacho blocks a body shot from Jenkins.
Jenkins tries a body shot but Camacho blocks it.
Camacho wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Camacho lands a hook that snaps the head of Jenkins backwards.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jenkins utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Jenkins can't find room to land a body shot as Camacho controls the action.
Camacho blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Jenkins lands a shoulder strike.
Jenkins crunches a lovely knee into Camacho's ribcage.
Camacho is breathing heavily.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jenkins.
Jenkins'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.
Jenkins working Camacho over with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Camacho is trying to stall.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Jenkins obliges.
Jenkins putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Camacho in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Jenkins lands a right hand.
Jenkins just leaning against Camacho, taking a breather.
Jenkins unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Jenkins is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Jenkins scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Jenkins lands a hook that snaps the head of Camacho backwards.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jenkins tries to work over Camacho's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jenkins.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jenkins scores a nice knee to the body.
Jenkins lands an uppercut.
Jenkins cracks Camacho with a nice body shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Jenkins lands a body shot.
Jenkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Camacho controls his hands.
Jenkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jenkins makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Camacho takes a shot to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jenkins creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Good body shot from Jenkins.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jenkins takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Jenkins gets through Camacho's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Camacho is rocked!
Jenkins throws a big uppercut that drops Camacho! More strikes from Jenkins and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Camacho lies dazed against the cage as Jenkins celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Schoonie Jenkins!
Our winner, Schoonie Jenkins, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jani Hurme (ranked 2814 p4p, 1222 weight class) and Bobo Valdenius (ranked 309 p4p, 145 weight class). The key to victory for Jani Hurme has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jani Hurme!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobo Valdenius!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurme thows a left - swing and a miss!
Valdenius throws a nice looking combination but Hurme bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Hurme slips a jab and a cross from Valdenius.
Hurme throws a leg kick that is checked
and Valdenius counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Valdenius controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Valdenius is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hurme defends it well.
Valdenius wants to advance to full mount but Hurme doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Valdenius trying to control but Hurme is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Valdenius pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hurme is keeping the position for now.
Valdenius stays in close to Hurme's body and controls the position.
Valdenius tries to free his leg and advance position but Hurme is retaining full guard.
Valdenius stopping the sweep attempt from Hurme.
Hurme is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Hurme tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Valdenius wants to pass the guard but Hurme is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Valdenius is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Valdenius avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hurme wants to sweep but no luck.
Valdenius is looking to pass into half guard but Hurme pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Hurme is in guard.
Valdenius is pulling down on Hurme's head to control his posture.
Hurme pushing down on Valdenius's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Valdenius trying to hold on to Hurme's head to control him but Hurme postures up.
Valdenius is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hurme pulls his head out easily.
Hurme passes to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius tries to hold on but Hurme postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hurme misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
Valdenius is trying to escape the mount.
Hurme throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Valdenius wants to control but Hurme is having none of it.
Hurme is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Valdenius has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Valdenius!
Hurme working for a triangle but Valdenius defends it easily.
Valdenius trying to control the position from guard on top but Hurme is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hurme looking for a sweep. Not yet Hurme, not yet.
Hurme will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Valdenius drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Hurme manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Valdenius has Hurme in his guard.
Valdenius working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hurme doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hurme manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Valdenius looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hurme is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdenius is pulling down on Hurme's head to control his posture.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Jani Hurme will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hurme uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Valdenius!
Hurme throws a leg kick but Valdenius sees it coming and moves out of range.
Valdenius tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hurme misses with a straight right.
Hurme fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Valdenius looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hurme scores with a jab.
Valdenius moves out of range as Hurme strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Valdenius gets tackled into the cage by Hurme. Hurme maintains the clinch.
Valdenius successfully pulls guard.
Valdenius escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hurme gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Hurme advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurme tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Valdenius is trying to get back to half guard.
Hurme working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Valdenius is trying to improve his position.
Valdenius prevents Hurme from improving position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Hurme is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Valdenius has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hurme is trying to get an arm triangle but Valdenius is defending well.
Valdenius manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Hurme won't allow Valdenius to pass to mount.
Well, if Valdenius 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.
Valdenius is working for a submission of some sort.
Hurme manages to get to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hurme is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Valdenius is aware though and is defending well.
Valdenius advances to half guard.
Hurme wants to improve his position but Valdenius is controlling well.
Hurme trying to control here.
Hurme wants to get back to full guard.
Valdenius seems to be looking for submissions.
Hurme is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Valdenius is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Hurme doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Valdenius.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Valdenius works his way into full mount!
Hurme working to try and regain half guard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Valdenius has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Hurme is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bobo Valdenius!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Dux (ranked 1327 p4p, 1451 weight class) and Tahuso Norrez (ranked 117 p4p, 131 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Daniel Dux!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tahuso Norrez!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Alyssa Summers and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Norrez scores with a shot to the body.
Norrez uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dux.
We've been hearing reports that Dux has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Norrez thows a body kick. Dux tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Norrez throws a combination that misses
and Dux connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Norrez is rocked!
A punch combination from Dux misses.
Norrez lands a head kick. Dux smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Norrez throws an off balance right hand
and Dux counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Daniel Dux!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Skoog (ranked 1648 p4p, 1391 weight class) and Riel Proh (ranked 214 p4p, 186 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jimmy Skoog!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 2, fighting out of London, Riel Proh!
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Jonathan Paton and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skoog throws out a loose jab but Proh uses good head movement to avoid it.
Skoog will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Proh dives in and grabs Skoog's left leg, looking for a takedown. Skoog pushes down on Proh's head and hops out.
Skoog cracks a nice hook into Proh's ribs.
Skoog throws a series of punches but Proh avoids them all with ease.
Skoog misses with a right hand
and Proh counters with a single leg into guard. Skoog didn't expect that.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Skoog keeping full guard, as Proh tries to pass.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Proh working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Skoog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Skoog is controlling Proh's posture.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proh with a nice head shot there.
Proh throws a big elbow that misses.
Skoog pulls Proh in close to prevent any damage.
Proh working some strikes from top position.
Skoog managing to control the position.
Proh throws a big elbow that misses.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Proh with a nice head shot there.
Proh landing with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Skoog is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Proh scoring with punches to the head and body.
Skoog looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Proh chips away with some ground and pound.
Proh in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Skoog is adopting a defensive guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Skoog looks to land a right hand but Proh moved out of range.
Skoog closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Riel Proh has been cut.
Donk. Skoog catches Proh right on the button with a cross.
Skoog lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Skoog.
We've been told by Skoog's head coaches at The Tank Factory that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Skoog bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skoog falls off balance throwing a combination
and Proh counters with a shoot takedown. Skoog fights it but they end up in guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Proh working his ground and pound in the gym.
Skoog not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Proh distracts Skoog with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh connects with a couple of short punches.
Skoog is pulling down on Proh's head to control his posture.
Proh landing some decent shots from guard.
Proh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Proh content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Skoog working a defensive guard here.
Proh scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Proh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Proh stands up over Skoog, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Proh trying to control the position from guard on top but Skoog is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Proh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Proh postures up.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Skoog looking to control but Proh passes into half guard.
Skoog is trying is best to control the position here.
Proh landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Proh lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Skoog on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Riel Proh will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Skoog falls off balance throwing a combination
so Proh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Proh looking to pass the guard.
Proh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Proh cracks Skoog with a solid left hand.
Proh landing with the ground and pound.
Proh working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Skoog blocks nicely.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Proh's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Proh throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Skoog works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Skoog is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Skoog has wrist control.
Proh slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Skoog scores with a jab.
Skoog stuffs the takedown attempt from Proh. Proh gets slowly back to his feet.
Skoog tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Proh manages to circle out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Proh fails with the takedown.
Nice body punch from Skoog.
Jimmy Skoog is winning the standup battle so far.
Skoog darts in trying to clinch
and Proh counters with a single leg into guard. Skoog didn't expect that.
Skoog trying to control the position here.
Skoog keeping full guard, as Proh tries to pass.
Proh is looking to work some ground and pound but Skoog has wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proh working some strikes from top position.
Skoog pulls Proh in to control the position.
Skoog is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Jimmy Skoog is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Proh walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Proh uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Skoog.
Skoog misses with a series of wild punches.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Skoog looks to land a left hand but Proh moved out of range nicely.
Proh tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Proh avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Proh is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Proh on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Proh circles away from the clinch attempt.
Skoog misses with a right hand
and Proh counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Proh lands a couple of decent looking shots.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Proh accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Skoog looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Proh content to stall in guard here.
Skoog is trying to control the position but Proh postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Skoog preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Proh postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Riel Proh will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Riel Proh's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Proh tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Skoog defends well and Proh ends up having to push Skoog into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Proh manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Skoog on his heels. He'll look to pass Skoog's guard now, I'm sure.
Proh throwing strikes from guard but Skoog blocks nicely.
Skoog 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.
Skoog looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Proh passes into half guard.
Skoog is looking to control Proh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Skoog avoid being mounted?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skoog is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Proh scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Proh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Skoog wants to control but Proh is keeping busy.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Proh lands a nice short elbow.
Skoog is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Proh working the head and body with strikes.
Proh winds up and cracks Skoog with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Proh passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Skoog!
Skoog is desperately trying to improve his position but Proh has a good base and remains in mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skoog wants to hold on but Proh pushes him away.
Proh raining down hammerfists from mount.
Skoog tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Proh raining down shots from the mount!
Proh tries to control but Skoog wriggling away.
Proh looking to finish Skoog with some ground and pound. This is bad for Skoog!
Proh landing strikes from the mount and Skoog is in trouble!
Proh lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Proh tries to control but Skoog wriggling away.
Proh lands with some strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Proh cracks Skoog with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Proh with the ground and pound from mount.
A nice elbow there by Proh.
Skoog is rocked!
Skoog tries to hold on but Proh pushes him away.
Oh Skoog is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Proh cracks Skoog with a nasty head shot there - the crowd let out an audible gasp there, as the noise reverberated around the arena.
Skoog tries to hold on but Proh postures up.
Skoog is bucking up trying to escape but Proh cracks him with another couple of good strikes.
Proh wants to control the pace but Skoog is squirming around nicely.
Skoog seems to have got his legs back now.
Proh lands a heavy elbow.
Skoog is in a horrible position here. Proh smacks him with another shot as he tries to escape the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Skoog taking shots to the head.
Proh with good strikes from the mount here!
Proh controlling his opponent.
Proh lands a nice shot to the head.
Proh loads up on a couple of big shots to the head that have Skoog scrambling to escape. He can't get free though and several more unanswered shots from Proh land to the head. The referee has no choice but to stop the fight. Proh stands and salutes the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:51 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Riel Proh!
After the fight, Riel Proh was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dmitry Boytsov (ranked 468 p4p, 1273 weight class) and Billy Butcher (ranked 64 p4p, 171 weight class). Billy Butcher will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Dmitry Boytsov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Butcher!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Butcher slips a jab and a cross from Boytsov.
Billy Butcher seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Butcher misses.
Boytsov misses with a hook. Butcher ducked under it nicely.
Boytsov shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Boytsov showed some decent athleticism there.
Boytsov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Boytsov 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov trying to mount his opponent but Butcher defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov is looking for a kimura here.
Butcher is defending against the submission attempts here by Boytsov.
Boytsov tries to pass the half guard into mount. Butcher knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boytsov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boytsov is trying a forearm choke� I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Boytsov is working for a kimura but Butcher is defending it quite comfortably.
Butcher has his hands clasped together around Boytsov's back. He's all about the action.
Boytsov trying to control from Butcher's half guard. Butcher has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov trying to control the position from guard on top but Butcher is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Boytsov looking to sit in guard and control but Butcher gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Butcher accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Butcher trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Butcher stopping the sweep attempt from Boytsov.
Butcher throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Boytsov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Boytsov is trying to keep Butcher in close.
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boytsov controlling Butcher's posture.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Boytsov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Boytsov dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Butcher stuffs the takedown attempt from Boytsov. Boytsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boytsov misses with an uppercut. Butcher saw that one coming.
Butcher ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Boytsov moves away.
Butcher throws a jab when Boytsov was well out of range.
Boytsov shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Butcher sprawls well. Butcher wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Boytsov gets slowly back to his feet.
Boytsov feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Butchers jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boytsov staying out of range there.
Butcher misses with a straight left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Butcher misses with a looping right.
Boytsov misses with a straight left.
Boytsov moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Boytsov scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Butcher takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Boytsov avoids a kick to the body.
Butcher tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Butcher pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Boytsov attempts a counter takedown but Butcher avoids it well and moves away.
Butcher moves forwards but Boytsov connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Boytsov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Butcher sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice uppercut there from Boytsov.
Butcher misses with a wild body shot.
Butcher misses with a leg kick
and Boytsov counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov looks to land a combination but Butcher avoids it well.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Boytsov moves out of range of the leg kick from Butcher.
Boytsov misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dmitry Boytsov. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boytsov throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Boytsov scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Nice shot by Boytsov.
Butcher throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Boytsov is defended easily by Butcher.
Butcher throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov misses with a wild combination.
Butcher is looking to land body kicks.
Boytsov lands with an uppercut that bounces Butcher off the cage and back into range.
Butcher steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Boytsov.
Dmitry Boytsov is winning the standup battle so far.
Boytsov looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Butcher keeping moving, preventing Boytsov from controlling successfully.
Butcher working a defensive guard here.
Boytsov drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Butcher dives on top into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Butcher is aware though and is defending well.
Boytsov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Boytsov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butcher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boytsov.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Butcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Butcher prevents Boytsov from improving his position.
Boytsov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Butcher's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Butcher's back!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dmitry Boytsov dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Butcher takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Butcher.
Boytsov bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Boytsov is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Butcher is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Boytsov tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Boytsov has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boytsov goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Butcher rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Boytsov's guard! Nice work there by Butcher!
Boytsov working for a triangle but Butcher defends it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boytsov has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Butcher is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Boytsov.
Boytsov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Butcher's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Boytsov is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Butcher pulls his head out easily.
Boytsov wants to control but Butcher is keeping busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Boytsov regains full guard. Nicely done.
Boytsov working for a triangle but Butcher defends it easily.
Boytsov wants to improve his position but instead Butcher has moved into half guard.
Boytsov moves into full guard.
Boytsov keeping moving, preventing Butcher from controlling successfully.
Butcher takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Butcher defends easily.
Dmitry Boytsov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boytsov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Boytsov looking for a guillotine here but Butcher defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Billy Butcher has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boytsov working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Butcher doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Butcher manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Boytsov manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Butcher manages to get himself to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dmitry Boytsov showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Boytsov has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dmitry Boytsov!
Our winner, Dmitry Boytsov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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