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GAMMA#1156 Kurt v Jai PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Buster Posey (ranked 1321 p4p, 2332 weight class) and Iranian Hulk (ranked 46 p4p, 87 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Buster Posey !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Iranian Hulk!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hulk shoots in but Posey avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Hulk slips a straight right by Posey .
Hulk drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Posey defends it well.
Hulk shoots for a double leg takedown but Posey sprawls well. He's pushed Hulk's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hulk fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Buster Posey has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Iranian Hulk.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown but Posey manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Hulk's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Hulk shoots in looking for a takedown. Posey tries to sprawl out of it but Hulk keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Posey manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
An attempted straight right counter from Posey misses the target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Posey cracks Hulk with a good jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hulk shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Hulk was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Hulk wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Posey , who protects the arm well.
Hulk prevents Posey from escaping the position.
Posey dodges the ground and pound from Hulk.
Posey bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Posey throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hulk with a poor takedown
and Posey counters with a straight right hand.
Posey stuffs the takedown attempt from Hulk. Hulk gets slowly back to his feet.
Posey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Posey lands a big head kick that sends Hulk tumbling to the mat! Posey takes a step backwards and waves Hulk back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Hulk is rocked!
 It looks like Iranian Hulk has been cut.
Posey closes the distance and lands a brutal uppercut that knocks Hulk out! We're looking at the replay now - he was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Buster Posey !
Buster Posey was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between BIg Cholo (ranked 1556 p4p, 1819 weight class) and Balthasar Van Thüringen (ranked 70 p4p, 69 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, BIg Cholo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Balthasar Van Thüringen!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Don Winkell and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Thüringen missing with a left hand there. Cholo was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Cholo lands a right hook to the body.
Van Thüringen looks to land a left hand but Cholo moved out of range nicely.
A head kick misses from Cholo.
Cholo staying out of range there.
Cholo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Van Thüringen throws a shot from downtown. Cholo moves away and avoids it.
Van Thüringen moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Van Thüringen lands a right hook to the body.
Cholo swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Cholo fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Van Thüringen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cholo drops Van Thüringen with a left right combo! Cholo follows him down to the ground into side control.
It looks like Balthasar Van Thüringen has been cut.
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!
Cholo taking a breather here.
Cholo has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cholo tries to move to mount but Van Thüringen blocks the move with his legs.
Cholo taking a breather here.
That's two 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.
Cholo continues to stall.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cholo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Van Thüringen avoids the head kick by Cholo.
Cholo moves out of range of the strikes.
Cholo throwing a counter right hand but Van Thüringen manages to avoid it.
Van Thüringen throws a right hand that misses
letting Cholo counter with a right hand.
Cholo lands a nice hook to Van Thüringen's body. Van Thüringen takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Van Thüringen throws a jab but it's blocked by Cholo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cholo misses with an uppercut.
Cholo looks to land a left hand but Van Thüringen moved out of range nicely.
Van Thüringen misses with a shot to the body
and Cholo makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Van Thüringen throws a big shot that misses.
Van Thüringen blocks a head kick by Cholo.
Cholo scores with a punch to the head.
Van Thüringen lands a jab to the nose.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cholo dips to his left and cracks Van Thüringen with an uppercut!
Van Thüringen throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Cholo.
Cholo lands a big shot that drops Van Thüringen! Can he finish him?
Van Thüringen is rocked!
Van Thüringen looks winded!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Van Thüringen is still in real trouble! Can Cholo finish him?
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
More hug and hope from Cholo.
Van Thüringen seems to have recovered his senses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cholo will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BIg Cholo dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van Thüringen's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Van Thüringen walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Cholo scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Van Thüringen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Van Thüringen misses the body punch
and Van Thüringen is countered with a crisp right hand from Cholo that sends him to the canvas! Cholo follows him to the mat into side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cholo controlling the position.
Cholo tries to move to mount but Van Thüringen blocks the move with his legs.
Cholo controls the position.
Cholo tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Thüringen is being controlled here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Cholo is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Van Thüringen rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Cholo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Van Thüringen takes a head kick and keeps coming.
A big head kick from Cholo and Van Thüringen is sent sprawling to the canvas!
Cholo is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Cholo pushing down on Van Thüringen's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Cholo stalling.
This is a sustained period of stalling by Cholo.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
BIg Cholo dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Balthasar Van Thüringen's cut.
That's time! Cholo's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Cholo scores with a jab.
Cholo connects with a good right hand that stumbles Van Thüringen. Van Thüringen circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Cholo catches Van Thüringen napping and connects with a big right hand that sends Van Thüringen to the canvas!
Cholo's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Cholo wants to get up but he can't break Van Thüringen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Van Thüringen avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cholo sitting in guard here, content to control.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cholo trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Van Thüringen takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Cholo tries a head kick but it misses.
Cholo jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
A head kick misses from Cholo.
Cholo throws out a loose jab but Van Thüringen uses good head movement to avoid it.
A big right from Van Thüringen misses.
Cholo is looking to counter punch.
Van Thüringen scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Cholo doesn't seem bothered though.
Cholo throws a big shot that misses.
Cholo is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Cholo throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Nice cross by Van Thüringen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cholo getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Cholo works the jab nicely.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cholo throws a big shot that misses.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cholo.
Cholo uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Van Thüringen.
It looks like Cholo has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Thüringen takes a swing at Cholo's ribcage but misses.
Cholo displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Van Thüringen throws out the jab.
Cholo swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Van Thüringen throws a looping overhand right but Cholo ducks down to avoid it.
Van Thüringen walks into a stiff left hand from Cholo.
Cholo is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Van Thüringen can do to turn this around?
Cholo takes a swing at Van Thüringen's ribcage but misses.
Van Thüringen takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Cholo dips to his left and cracks Van Thüringen with an uppercut!
Van Thüringen lands a nice shot to the body.
Cholo takes a swing at Van Thüringen's ribcage but misses.
Van Thüringen tries to counter with a clinch but Cholo shakes him off and moves away.
Van Thüringen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cholo scores with a jab.
Cholo paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Cholo drops Van Thüringen with a big left hand! Van Thüringen is injured, injured bad! Cholo jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:05 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). BIg Cholo!
BIg Cholo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 612 p4p, 823 weight class) and Finlay Standifer (ranked 61 p4p, 89 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Good gas tank |
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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 32 - 19 - 3, fighting out of London, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Finlay Standifer!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Redcliffe throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Standifer stuns Redcliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Standifer moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Redcliffe.
Standifer bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Standifer tries to clinch but Redcliffe moves out of range.
Standifer lands with a straight right. Redcliffe didn't see that one coming.
Redcliffe tries to clinch but Standifer is having none of it.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Standifer appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Standifer scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Redcliffe doesn't seem bothered though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Redcliffe misses with a straight right.
Standifer pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Redcliffe circles away from the clinch attempt
and Redcliffe counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big right from Redcliffe misses.
Redcliffe throws a wild body kick that Standifer sees coming a mile off.
Kwame Redcliffe is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
Redcliffe takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Standifer misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe is looking to counter punch.
Standifer walks into a left hand.
Standifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Standifer tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Standifer throws an overhand right that lands on Redcliffe's shoulder, as Redcliffe tries to avoid the shot.
A clash of legs there as Standifer blocks the low kick.
Standifer moves into the clinch successfully.
Standifer lands with a right to the head.
Redcliffe gets through Standifer's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Standifer has a couple of punches blocked by Redcliffe.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Standifer.
Standifer works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Standifer is working Redcliffe over against the cage.
Redcliffe blocks an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a hook from the clinch.
Standifer lands a body shot.
Standifer drags the fight down to the ground.
Standifer seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Redcliffe trying to control but Standifer is working from the bottom.
Redcliffe is really struggling to control Standifer but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Standifer manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Redcliffe manages to get himself to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Standifer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Redcliffe 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.
Standifer pushes down on Redcliffe's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Redcliffe actively working from the bottom here.
Standifer is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Standifer working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Standifer not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Standifer is working for a kimura but Redcliffe is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Redcliffe is trying to get back to full guard.
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. Standifer connects with a nice short shot to Redcliffe's temple.
Redcliffe wants to improve his position but Standifer is controlling well.
Redcliffe is working hard here to advance position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Finlay Standifer dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Standifer cracks Redcliffe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Standifer lands a jab to Redcliffe's midsection.
Redcliffe stuns Standifer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Redcliffe throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Standifer to counter with a crisp jab.
Redcliffe is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Redcliffe missing with a left hand there. Standifer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Standifer swinging wildly here.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Redcliffe misses with a hook. Standifer ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer moves out of range of the strikes.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Standifer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Standifer drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Redcliffe defends it well.
Standifer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Redcliffe loads up on a big right hand but Standifer slips the punch.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
Redcliffe throws a body shot but no joy.
Standifer 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.
Standifer moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
A telegraphed right hand from Redcliffe misses the target.
Redcliffe tries a head kick but it misses.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Standifer.
Redcliffe tries to clinch up but Standifer circles away and keeps his distance.
Redcliffe jabs Standifer right on the nose. Standifer blinks but takes it well.
Redcliffe throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Standifer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Redcliffe looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Redcliffe tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Standifer was well out of range. Poor timing from Redcliffe.
Standifer fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Redcliffe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Redcliffe stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Nice straight punches there by Standifer. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Standifer.
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!
Redcliffe on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Redcliffe connects with a nice looking jab.
Standifer takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Standifer slips a jab from Redcliffe.
Standifer looks to land a right hand but Redcliffe moved out of range.
Standifer moves out of range as Redcliffe strikes.
Standifer keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Redcliffe.
Standifer staying out of range there.
Standifer connects with the punch.
Standifer avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Standifer stuns Redcliffe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Standifer down.
Redcliffe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A nice inside leg kick there by Redcliffe. That's going to slow Standifer down.
Standifer misses with a body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Redcliffe.
Standifer displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Redcliffe throws out the jab.
Standifer steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Redcliffe.
Standifer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Redcliffe fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Standifer blocks it.
Redcliffe changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Standifer tries to avoid it but Redcliffe manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Standifer to the ground. Standifer escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Redcliffe ducks under a wild hook from Standifer.
Standifer has taken the fight to the clinch.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe misses with some punches.
Standifer misses with a punch on the inside.
A body shot lands from Standifer.
Redcliffe looking to throw knees to the head but Standifer is blocking nicely.
A nice left hand lands by Standifer.
Standifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Standifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
Standifer struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Redcliffe.
Standifer swings wildly with an uppercut but Redcliffe uses good head movement to avoid it.
Redcliffe tries to work over Standifer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Standifer lands with a short shot to the head.
Standifer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Standifer doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Finlay Standifer seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A body shot lands from Standifer.
Standifer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Standifer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Redcliffe tries a body shot but Standifer blocks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Finlay Standifer will probably get the nod - 10:9.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Standifer throws a jab when Redcliffe was well out of range.
Redcliffe misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the side of Standifer's head but Standifer sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Standifer wants to counter the offense by Redcliffe and move into the clinch position.
Standifer avoids a kick to the body.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Standifer moved out of range nicely.
And Standifer tries to counter it with a takedown but Redcliffe pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Standifer scores with a hook to the body. Redcliffe takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Redcliffe ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Standifer uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Horrible takedown attempt by Redcliffe or perhaps it was just good defense by Standifer, which made it look bad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Standifer misses the shot to the body.
Standifer avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Standifer cracks Redcliffe with a good jab.
Redcliffe throws a sloppy head kick
so Standifer counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Standifer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Redcliffe's head.
Redcliffe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Standifer manages to get himself to full guard.
Standifer is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Standifer is looking for a triangle but Redcliffe pushes his legs off easily.
Standifer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Standifer is trying to keep Redcliffe in close.
Standifer had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Redcliffe defends it easily.
Standifer is looking to sweep but instead, Redcliffe has passed into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Standifer looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Standifer trying to hold on to Redcliffe's head to control him but Redcliffe postures up.
Standifer tries to roll over but Redcliffe keeps him under control.
Standifer actively working from the bottom here.
Redcliffe not landing any meaningful shots this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Standifer is trying to maintain the position but Redcliffe is very close to passing his half guard.
Standifer is looking for a sweep. Redcliffe is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Redcliffe controlling the action here.
Kwame Redcliffe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Standifer wants to get back to full guard.
Standifer is refusing to be controlled, as Redcliffe sits in half guard.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Redcliffe in particular looking to stall.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Standifer closes the distance and clinches.
Standifer can't find room to land a body shot as Redcliffe controls the action.
A shot in the inside from Standifer.
Redcliffe blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
Redcliffe struggles to land a body shot inside as Standifer controls his hands.
Redcliffe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Finlay Standifer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Redcliffe lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Standifer.
Standifer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Standifer avoiding damage as Redcliffe throws knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
Redcliffe tries a knee to the head but Standifer blocks it.
Standifer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Redcliffe misses with the head strike.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Finlay Standifer.
I've got Standifer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:30
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Finlay Standifer!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vinicius Tonioli (ranked 1002 p4p, 924 weight class) and Alpharuis Omegon (ranked 138 p4p, 124 weight class). Omegon has chosen Sabaton-Saboteur as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 18 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Vinicius Tonioli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alpharuis Omegon !
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Omegon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Tonioli counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Alpharuis Omegon has been cut.
Omegon dives in and scores a takedown into Tonioli's guard.
Omegon stopping the sweep attempt from Tonioli.
Omegon postures up.
Tonioli is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
Tonioli working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Omegon .
Omegon being controlled here momentarily.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonioli is on top in guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Omegon 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.
Omegon wants to hit a sweep here but Tonioli passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Omegon there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Omegon really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Omegon regains half guard.
Tonioli perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Omegon is looking to improve his position.
Omegon wants to get back to full guard but Tonioli has mounted him!
Omegon tries to improve his position but instead Tonioli has taken his back!
Tonioli controlling well, preventing Omegon from escaping the position.
Omegon is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Omegon trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tonioli biding his time, controlling Omegon .
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
I really don't envy Omegon right now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Omegon is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Tonioli.
You can see the frustration on Omegon 's face� He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
So, who will make the next big move? In this position it could be crucial.
Tonioli doesn't have the hooks in and Omegon manages to turn into his guard.
Tonioli controls Omegon momentarily but Omegon frees himself.
Tonioli pulls Omegon in close to his closed guard and prevents Omegon from doing any damage or advancing position.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tonioli is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Omegon working a defensive guard but Tonioli manages to pass into side control anyway.
Omegon is looking for a sweep.
Omegon gets back to half guard.
Tonioli is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Omegon !
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Tonioli sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Omegon gets back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinicius Tonioli dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alpharuis Omegon 's cut.
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.
Omegon shoots in for a double leg but Tonioli sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Tonioli seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tonioli keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Omegon .
Omegon scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Tonioli kicks off Omegon and gets to his feet.
Omegon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jab from Omegon .
Omegon misses with a straight right.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Omegon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tonioli counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Omegon throws a lazy uppercut
and Tonioli counters with a huge overhand right that connects right on the temple, sending him crumpling, face first to the floor! This one is all over! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Vinicius Tonioli!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Vinicius Tonioli made sure he mentioned 30th Century Beer Store, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dusty Rhodes (ranked 707 p4p, 401 weight class) and Omar Raharu (ranked 90 p4p, 52 weight class). Rhodes comes to the cage accompanied by Bury My Bones. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 18 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Dusty Rhodes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Omar Raharu!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A solid leg kick lands there for Raharu.
Raharu scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Rhodes checks a leg kick.
Raharu drops his hands momentarily and Rhodes takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Raharu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhodes.
Rhodes lands a big shot that drops Raharu! Can he finish him?
Raharu is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes trying to control but Raharu is working from the bottom.
Raharu is still in real trouble! Can Rhodes finish him?
Rhodes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Raharu seems to have recovered his senses.
Rhodes preventing the sweep.
Rhodes trying to control but Raharu is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rhodes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Raharu keeping moving, preventing Rhodes from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Raharu stuffs the takedown.
Raharu misses the body punch
and Rhodes counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Raharu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Rhodes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rhodes misses with an uppercut
and Raharu counters with a straight right hand.
Raharu uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a jab but it's blocked by Raharu.
Good leg kick by Raharu.
Rhodes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Rhodes lands a jab to Raharu's midsection.
Raharu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rhodes throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Raharu sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Raharu throws out a counter right but Rhodes avoids it with no problem.
A big right from Raharu misses.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Raharu as he avoids it easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rhodes connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharu misses with a looping right.
Rhodes is looking to counter punch.
Rhodes swings for the body but Raharu moves out of range.
Raharu dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Rhodes. That did some damage!
Raharu misses with a wild body shot.
Raharu connects with a jab.
Raharu throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rhodes has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Rhodes there as he acknowledges the shot.
Raharu keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A punch lands to the side of Rhodes 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Rhodes is looking to wear down Raharu with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Rhodes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Raharu moves away and avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes throws a body punch but Raharu moves out of range.
Rhodes ducks under a wild hook from Raharu.
Jab from Raharu.
Raharu connects with a good right hand that stumbles Rhodes. Rhodes circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rhodes throws a big shot that misses.
Raharu scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhodes should have avoided that one.
Rhodes tries to clinch but Raharu moves out of range.
Raharu throws a good cross that connects.
Raharu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Omar Raharu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Raharu. Rhodes does a little dance to reset his feet.
Raharu slips under a jab from Rhodes.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rhodes. Raharu does a little dance to reset his feet.
A little jabbing left from Raharu on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
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 Dusty Rhodes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Rhodes's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Rhodes swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Raharu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Rhodes.
Raharu slips a straight right by Rhodes.
Rhodes stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Rhodes uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Raharu.
Rhodes shoots in and drives through. Raharu sprawls well.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Raharu connects with a leg kick.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes throwing a counter right hand but Raharu manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rhodes takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Rhodes lunges at Raharu with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Raharu's hand.
Raharu has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Raharu lands a glancing blow to the side of Rhodes's head.
Rhodes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Raharu counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dusty Rhodes. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rhodes misses with a takedown attempt
and Raharu counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A punch combination from Raharu misses.
Rhodes defending well as Raharu loads up on a big left hand.
Raharu scores with a leg kick.
Rhodes wants to clinch.
Rhodes checks a leg kick.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
Rhodes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Raharu was well out of range. Poor timing from Rhodes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Raharu! But no joy.
Raharu has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Raharu misses with a straight right.
Raharu jabs Rhodes to the body, keeping him at a distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Raharu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
An inside leg kick lands from Raharu.
Raharu works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Rhodes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Raharu.
Rhodes is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Raharu blocks a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Raharu takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
A telegraphed right hand from Rhodes misses the target.
Rhodes works the jab nicely.
Rhodes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Rhodes tries to counter with a takedown but Raharu is quick to defend against it.
Raharu throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
Raharu cracks Rhodes with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Raharu scores with a sloppy right hand. Rhodes should have avoided that one.
Rhodes is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Raharu.
Raharu tries a quick counter leg kick but Rhodes is wise to it.
Rhodes misses with a right hand
and Raharu counters with a two punch combo.
Rhodes misses with a shot to the body
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Raharu with the inside leg kick.
Rhodes walks forward, straight into a front kick from Raharu.
Rhodes throws an off balance right hand
and Raharu cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Rhodes is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Rhodes missing with a left hand there. Raharu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Raharu gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rhodes darts in looking for a takedown but Raharu gets double underhooks and turns Rhodes into the cage.
It seemed like Raharu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes gets through Raharu's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes wants to take the fight to the mat but Raharu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Rhodes can't get the takedown.
Raharu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rhodes lands with a right to the head.
Raharu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Rhodes.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Raharu.
Raharu blocking some punches.
Raharu throws a head punch that misses.
Rhodes is trying to drag Raharu to the mat but Raharu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Raharu lands a shot to the body.
Raharu working aggressively here.
Raharu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Raharu lands a jab to Rhodes's midsection.
Raharu throws an overhand right that lands on Rhodes's shoulder, as Rhodes tries to avoid the shot.
Raharu misses with a body shot.
Rhodes swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Raharu connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Omar Raharu 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. This is the final round!
A swing and a miss from Raharu.
Rhodes swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Rhodes shoots in but Raharu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Rhodes throws a shot from downtown. Raharu moves away and avoids it.
It seemed like Raharu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rhodes looks to throw the jab but Raharu is out of range.
Rhodes misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Raharu.
Raharu throws a big shot that misses.
Rhodes lands a head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Raharu misses with a body shot.
Raharu scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Rhodes looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Raharu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Rhodes moves away.
Rhodes clobbers Raharu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Raharu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Raharu swings away with a body shot that misses
and Rhodes counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Rhodes thuds his right hand into Raharu's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Raharu with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Omar Raharu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rhodes slips a jab and a cross from Raharu.
A counter left hand to the body from Rhodes misses its target.
Raharu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Raharu sizes up Rhodes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Raharu is looking to slow Rhodes down with leg kicks.
Raharu throws a body shot but no joy.
Raharu loads up on a big right hand but Rhodes slips the punch.
Rhodes has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Raharu.
Raharu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Raharu 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Raharu throws a jab when Rhodes was well out of range.
Raharu lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Rhodes takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Raharu moves out of range as Rhodes strikes.
Raharu looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Rhodes connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Raharu momentarily.
Good shot there by Rhodes.
Rhodes throws a poor cross that misses
and Raharu counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Rhodes shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Rhodes was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Raharu can't do much from the bottom here.
Rhodes throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rhodes working the ground and pound.
Rhodes fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Raharu is being controlled here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ground and pound from Rhodes seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
I wouldn't like to be where Raharu is right now.
Rhodes cracks Raharu with a big elbow.
Rhodes is looking to take a break and control but Raharu is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Raharu tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Raharu is still trying to improve position.
Rhodes trying to control the position but Raharu is working away.
Raharu avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Rhodes.
Raharu isn't going anywhere.
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 Dusty Rhodes.
I think Rhodes 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 Jack Bonds scores the fight 29:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Calvin Deane (ranked 964 p4p, 1177 weight class) and Martin Drop (ranked 47 p4p, 56 weight class). Deane comes to the cage accompanied by Cinderella Man. 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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32
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 23 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Calvin Deane!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 24 - 24 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Martin Drop!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Frank Antenori and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drop loads up on a big right hand but Deane slips the punch.
Deane changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Deane scores with the left hand. Drop knows he should have avoided that one.
It looks like Martin Drop has been cut.
A decent looking cross lands there for Drop.
Deane takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Deane throws the left hand but Drop avoids the punch easily.
Drop walks into a straight right hand from Deane.
Deane bobbing and weaving well here. And he's unloaded with a massive right hand that drops Drop! He dives into his guard looking to finish!
Drop is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Deane preventing the sweep.
Drop is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Deane distracts Drop with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Deane trying to control but Drop is working from the bottom.
Drop working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Deane.
We've been hearing that Deane has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Deane connects with a couple of short punches.
Drop is pulling down on Deane's head to control his posture.
Deane stands up over Drop, holding on to his feet. Deane throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! Drop is out cold! Deane lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Calvin Deane!
Calvin Deane 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 super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seth Mansour (ranked 546 p4p, 494 weight class) and Jarrod Beard (ranked 11 p4p, 33 weight class). Beard has chosen Ladies Love Country Boys - Trace Adkins as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Seth Mansour!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarrod Beard!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mansour has taken the fight to the clinch.
Beard working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Beard avoiding damage as Mansour throws knees to the body.
Mansour working aggressively here.
Beard lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Beard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mansour.
A short left from Mansour.
Mansour can't find room to land a body shot as Beard controls the action.
Mansour lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Beard backwards.
Mansour breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Beard misses with a hook
and Mansour counters with a stiff right hand.
Mansour leaves Beard with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A shot to the body from Beard misses
and Mansour counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mansour misses with a head kick.
Beard shoots in but no luck this time.
Mansour looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Mansour swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beard gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mansour counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mansour.
Seth Mansour has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jarrod Beard.
A hook to the body from Beard.
Beard misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short body shot lands from Mansour as the two fighters clinch.
Mansour misses with a body punch.
Beard goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A right handed body shot lands from Beard.
Mansour lands with a light punch inside.
Mansour is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Beard is defending well for now.
Beard tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mansour's elbow.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mansour.
Mansour tries to land knees in the clinch but Beard avoids the damage to the body.
Mansour throws a head punch that misses.
Mansour lands a nice shot to the body.
Beard is stalling here.
Beard gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Mansour regains guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Beard missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Beard throwing strikes but missing.
Beard works over Mansour with some ground and pound from guard.
Beard scoring with some ground and pound.
Beard is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
 It looks like Seth Mansour has been cut.
Beard landing some decent shots from guard.
Beard slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Beard lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mansour takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Mansour is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Seth Mansour's cut is getting worse.
Mansour is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Beard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mansour parries the strikes from Beard easily there. Beard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Mansour to escape.
Beard working the head with strikes.
Seth Mansour's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Beard lands an elbow.
Jeez, Seth Mansour's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Seth Mansour's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jarrod Beard!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Jim Babcock (ranked 44 p4p, 183 weight class) and Adrian Rose (ranked 8 p4p, 30 weight class). Babcock comes to the cage accompanied by Raiders Attack Vault City. 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 28 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jim Babcock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 12 - 1, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rose moves into the clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Babcock.
Rose tries a body shot but Babcock blocks it.
Rose stalling in the clinch but Babcock improves position.
Babcock misses with a body punch.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Babcock.
Rose misses with some punches.
Babcock lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Babcock tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Babcock throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Roses head.
I was talking to Babcock's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Babcock has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Rose regains guard immediately.
Babcock loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Rose keeping full guard, as Babcock tries to pass.
Babcock postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
Babcock with a flurry of punches that miss.
Babcock postures up in Rose's guard and throws a big left but Rose blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose wants to sweep but no luck.
Rose preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Rose utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Babcock throwing strikes from guard but Rose blocks nicely.
Babcock looking to pass the guard.
Rose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Babcock working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Babcock looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose preventing the sweep.
Rose's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Rose wants to control from the top but Babcock keeps moving.
Rose might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Babcock haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Babcock looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Babcock has an active guard here but Rose has managed to pass into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Rose controlling the pace.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Rose in particular looking to stall.
Babcock tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Rose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rose throws a hook but Babcock blocks it.
Babcock attempts a counter takedown but Rose avoids it well and moves away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Rose lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Rose stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rose wants it to stay on the feet.
Babcock slips a jab from Rose.
Rose moves into the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Rose.
Babcock looking to slow down the pace here.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Rose scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Rose swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Babcock makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Babcock tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock misses with a punch to the body.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Rose stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Adrian Rose will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rose scores with a punch to the head.
Babcock displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Rose throws out the jab.
Rose tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Rose throws a body shot but no joy.
Babcock will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rose throws out a loose jab but Babcock uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rose throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Babcock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Rose waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Babcock.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A looping hook to the body misses from Babcock. Rose does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Rose getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Rose slips a jab from Babcock.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rose.
Rose moves in looking to clinch but Babcock pushes him off.
Babcock with a poor takedown
and Rose counters with a stiff right hand.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch but Babcock swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Babcock tries to counter with a takedown but Rose is quick to defend against it.
Adrian Rose is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
The fighters circling - Babcock throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Rose misses with a double jab.
Babcock darts in and clinches Rose up against the cage.
Babcock lands a body punch in the clinch.
Babcock struggles to land a body shot inside as Rose controls his hands.
Babcock changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Rose fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Babcock blocks a jab.
Rose scores with a crisp jab that stopped Babcock in his tracks.
Rose takes a swing at Babcock's ribcage but misses.
Babcock half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to close the distance and clinch up but Babcock swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Babcock feinted with a counter takedown.
Rose tries to clinch there but Babcock circles away.
Rose throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Rose blocks a leg kick.
Rose slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Rose swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Rose has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Babcock fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Rose is out of range.
Babcock throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rose's waist but Rose gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Babcock off to one side.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock throws a body shot but no joy.
An inside leg kick from Rose misses.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Babcock's hands.
Babcock has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Rose finds it's way round the side to connect with Babcock's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rose misses with an uppercut. Babcock saw that one coming.
Babcock drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rose sprawls and moves away.
Babcock moves into range and clinches up with Rose.
Rose digs a right hand into Babcock's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Babcock's gas tank.
Rose pushes Babcock back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Babcock digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Babcock lands with a light punch inside.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
A short right from Rose on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Rose.
Adrian Rose seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Babcock tries to work over Rose's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Rose has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Babcock seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Rose can turn it around.
Babcock fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A body shot lands from Rose.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose lands a shoulder strike.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Babcock misses with a hook to the ribs.
Rose lands a right hand.
Babcock blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A nice left hand lands by Babcock.
Babcock has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rose after a bit of a struggle.
Babcock stalling in the clinch.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Rose tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Babcock's elbow.
Good body shot from Babcock.
Babcock trying to control the position but instead, Rose has worked for underhooks and has pushed Babcock into the cage.
Babcock has a couple of punches blocked by Rose.
Babcock tries to throw a body punch but Rose avoids it by throwing Babcock back against the cage.
Rose working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Rose lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Rose can't find room to land a body shot as Babcock controls the action.
Rose misses with a hook from the clinch.
A hook to the body from Babcock.
Rose gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Babcock.
Rose scores with a nice hook to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adrian Rose showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! 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.
Rose throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Babcock stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jim Babcock has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Adrian Rose is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Babcock takes one to the side of the head.
Rose throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Babcock gets a clinch.
Babcock wants a takedown but no success here.
Rose blocks an elbow strike from Babcock.
Babcock digs a right hand into Rose's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rose's gas tank.
Babcock has Rose pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rose manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Babcock tries a body shot but Rose blocks it.
Rose lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rose tries to throw a body punch but Babcock avoids it by throwing Rose back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Babcock.
Rose misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Babcock lands a body shot in the clinch.
Rose presses Babcock against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Rose is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jim Babcock. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rose misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babcock tries for a takedown but Rose manages to get underhooks.
Babcock prevents a body shot from Rose.
Babcock tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Rose prevents a body shot from Babcock.
Rose tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Babcock lands a right hand.
Babcock has clasped his hands together around Rose's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Babcock thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Rose parries the strikes from Babcock easily there. Babcock is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Rose to escape.
Rose is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Babcock throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose tries to bench press Babcock off him but Babcock keeps the position.
Babcock is looking to take a break and control but Rose is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rose struggling a bit here.
Babcock in side control, throwing shots but Rose defends.
Babcock has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Babcock goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rose rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Babcock's guard! Nice work there by Rose!
This has been an exciting period of action!
Babcock has his foot on Rose's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rose works his way back into a safe position though.
Babcock 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.
Babcock looking to control but Rose passes into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Babcock tries to roll over but Rose keeps him under control.
Rose is controlling the pace.
Babcock is looking to improve his position.
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.
Babcock is working hard here to advance position.
Well, if Rose 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.
Babcock looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Rose controlling the pace.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Babcock wants to improve his position but Rose is controlling well.
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 Jim Babcock.
I think Rose has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 29:28
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 29:29
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Harrison Kiely (ranked 72 p4p, 74 weight class) and Tyrone Graves (ranked 6 p4p, 7 weight class). Kiely's entrance music is Swan Song. A fine choice. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Harrison Kiely!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 7 - 1, fighting out of New York, Tyrone Graves!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiely throws a combination that misses
and Graves counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Harrison Kiely has been cut.
A big right from Kiely misses.
Graves throws out a counter right but Kiely avoids it with no problem.
A swing and a miss from Kiely.
Kiely misses with a looping left.
Graves gets a clinch.
Kiely is trying to maintain a safe position but Graves gets an underhook and turns Kiely into the cage.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Graves.
Graves blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Graves on the inside.
Kiely lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Graves swings wildly with an uppercut but Kiely uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kiely pressing his opponent against the cage.
Graves stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Kiely tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kiely misses with a short punch on the inside.
Kiely takes an elbow to the forehead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Graves blocking some punches.
Kiely lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kiely tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Graves blocks an uppercut.
Graves lands on the inside with an uppercut.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Graves stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Kiely throws a head punch that misses.
Kiely throws a punch but it's blocked by Graves.
Graves tries a body shot but Kiely blocks it.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Kiely lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Graves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A short uppercut from Graves.
Graves comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
Graves lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiely lands a takedown into guard.
Graves keeping moving, preventing Kiely from controlling successfully.
Graves is pulling down on Kiely's head. It's preventing any offense from Kiely, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiely is pushing down on Graves's leg trying to pass to half guard. Graves is fighting to maintain full guard but Kiely has managed to sneak the leg through.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Graves is holding on to half guard well.
Kiely is thwarting Graves's attempts to control the position.
Kiely wants to pass the guard but Graves is defending well.
Kiely seems to be looking for submissions.
Kiely frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Graves is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kiely trying to control but Graves is having none of it.
Graves tries to hold on but Kiely postures up.
Kiely trying to control but he's not successful this time.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Graves tries to hold on but Kiely pushes him away.
Kiely is working close to his opponent, looking to work a submission by the looks of things. Oh, he's managed to get a guillotine from mount as his opponent reached up! That looks tiiiiight! Will he tap? YES, he's tapped! Impressive submission by Kiely!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Harrison Kiely!
Harrison Kiely thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wang Jang Jai (ranked 106 p4p, 66 weight class) and Kurt Zweihander (ranked 9 p4p, 5 weight class). Jang Jai comes to the cage accompanied by Snake Shadow. Kurt Zweihander has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 11 - 0, fighting out of London, Wang Jang Jai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 29 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kurt Zweihander!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jang Jai throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Zweihander sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Nice defenses there by Zweihander.
Jang Jai throws an off balance right hand
enabling Zweihander to counter with a crisp jab.
Jang Jai throws a lazy uppercut
and Zweihander counters with a good low kick that Jang Jai was not able to check.
The fighters circling - Jang Jai throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jang Jai misses with an uppercut. Zweihander saw that one coming.
Jang Jai takes one to the chin there.
Zweihander lands a jab to Jang Jai's midsection.
A big left from Jang Jai misses.
Jang Jai throws a jab but it's blocked by Zweihander.
Zweihander swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jang Jai takes a swing at Zweihander's ribcage but misses.
Zweihander connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jang Jai swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Zweihander counters with a nice body shot.
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!
Zweihander ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A countering left hand to the body from Zweihander misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jang Jai loads up on a big right hand but Zweihander slips the punch.
Jang Jai throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
It seemed like Zweihander was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Zweihander pushes Jang Jai away with a front kick.
Jang Jai is breathing heavily.
Zweihander cracks Jang Jai with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jang Jai looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away� can Zweihander finish him?
Jang Jai has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Zweihander.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jang Jai glances at the clock... BAM! Zweihander nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Jang Jai crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Jang Jai is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kurt Zweihander!
After winning the bout, Kurt Zweihander thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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