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FCL 75 - Darwin vs Dux 2 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Kalevelis Kalvis (ranked 3175 p4p, 23822 weight class) and Josiah Ng (ranked 213 p4p, 299 weight class). Kalevelis Kalvis 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kalevelis Kalvis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Josiah Ng!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ng gets tackled into the cage by Kalvis. Kalvis maintains the clinch.
Kalvis throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Ng tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Kalvis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kalvis lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Ng or not.
Ng misses with the head strike.
Kalvis works on Ng's body with a couple of short punches.
A hook to the body from Kalvis.
I was talking to Kalvis's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Ng looks winded!
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kalvis.
Kalvis is leaning against Ng and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Kalvis pushes Ng back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ng being controlled against the cage.
A short right from Kalvis.
Kalvis throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Ngs head.
Nice body punch from Kalvis.
Kalvis manages to break the clinch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalvis drives through and clinches with Ng against the cage.
Kalvis lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kalvis works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kalvis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kalvis.
Ng takes a shot to the head.
Kalvis lands a nice elbow.
Ng is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Kalvis throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kalvis lands an elbow inside that Ng shrugs off.
 Ng is rocked!
Kalvis lands a right hand.
Ng is still on wobbly legs! Can Kalvis finish him?
Kalvis working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kalvis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalvis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalvis lands a right hand that snaps the head of Ng backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A left hand lands to the body for Kalvis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kalvis.
Kalvis makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kalvis lands a body shot in the clinch.
Kalvis lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kalvis softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalvis breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalvis throws a lazy right hand but Ng sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kalvis drops Ng with a big left hand! Ng is injured, injured bad! Kalvis jumps in and finished him with strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kalevelis Kalvis!
An out of breath Kalevelis Kalvis thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between George West (ranked 2860 p4p, 2741 weight class) and Tawanda Zulu (ranked 318 p4p, 308 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, George West!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tawanda Zulu!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
West swings for the body but Zulu moves out of range.
Zulu clinches up with West and pushes him back against the cage.
West misses with some punches.
West wants to break the clinch but can't.
Zulu breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
West has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Doom\'s Gym in the buildup to the fight.
West ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Zulu moves away.
West avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Zulu tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A quick step to the side and West tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zulu tries to close the distance and clinch up but West swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Zulu tries to clinch up.
Zulu fails in his attempt to clinch.
Zulu blocks the body kick.
West connects with a looping right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
West lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
West circles away from the clinch attempt.
George West seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
West swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
West comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Zulu is looking to clinch but West is avoiding it.
Zulu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zulu checks a leg kick.
West tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Zulu defends well and West ends up having to push Zulu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
Zulu leaning his opponent against the cage.
Zulu has West pressed against the cage, preventing West from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
West jumps guard but Zulu turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Zulu prevents West from breaking the clinch.
West is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
West is trying to push Zulu away but Zulu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Zulu misses with a punch to the body.
Zulu missing with knees to the body.
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulu has double underhooks.
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West fails to land with a series of punches.
West throws the left hand but Zulu avoids the punch easily.
Zulu moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zulu stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Zulu.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zulu.
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
West connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Zulu momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
West throws the kick towards the body but Zulu avoids it.
Zulu has closed the distance and engaged West in a clinch.
West is trying to force a seperation but Zulu has the dominant position.
West looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
West managing to block the knees to the body from Zulu.
West letting Zulu take a breather here.
Zulu misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from West.
Zulu swings wildly with an uppercut but West uses good head movement to avoid it.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West manages to break the clinch.
West gets tackled into the cage by Zulu. Zulu maintains the clinch.
Zulu misses with some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zulu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zulu just leaning against West, taking a breather.
West is trying to break the clinch but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
Zulu lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Zulu trying to stall but West improves his position.
West is trying to push Zulu away but Zulu has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
West blocks a punch to the side of the head.
West breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Zulu clinches with his opponent.
West letting Zulu take a breather here.
Zulu stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
West wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Zulu has him pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Zulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
West tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu misses with a knee to the head.
A frustrated look appears on West's face as he tries to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
West tries to break the clinch but Zulu is controlling the position.
West lands with a left to the head.
West is trying to break free.
Zulu lands a knee to the body.
West wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
West wants to get back to striking at distance but Zulu won't allow it.
Zulu lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of West backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
West blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Zulu working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Zulu holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Zulu scores with a shot to the side of West's head.
 West is rocked!
The referee is keeping an eye on Zulu - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Oh West is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
West is looking to break free of the clinch but Zulu has double underhooks.
Zulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but West blocks it with crossed arms.
Zulu pushes West against the cage. Zulu is working some dirty boxing. Zulu pushes off with a quick right hook! West goes down! West tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Zulu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tawanda Zulu!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Eliss Grov (ranked 2877 p4p, 2139 weight class) and Macho Maam Tranny Savage (ranked 284 p4p, 217 weight class). Macho Maam Tranny Savage has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Eliss Grov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Macho Maam Tranny Savage!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Grov stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Grov wants it to stay on the feet.
Tranny Savage fails with the takedown.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from Grov does no damage.
Tranny Savage tries to clinch there but Grov circles away.
Grov throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tranny Savage tries to close the distance and clinch up but Grov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nice jab there from Grov.
Grov looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Grov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Tranny Savage was well out of range. Poor timing from Grov.
Grov misses with a hook.
And Tranny Savage tries to counter it with a takedown but Grov pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tranny Savage closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Grov lands a glancing blow to the side of Tranny Savage's head.
Tranny Savage drives through and clinches with Grov against the cage.
Grov taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Grov lands with a light punch inside.
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!
Grov working aggressively here.
Grov tries to circle away but Tranny Savage has him pinned against the cage.
Grov is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Eliss Grov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Macho Maam Tranny Savage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tranny Savage keeps control of Grov as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Grov breaks the clinch.
Tranny Savage throws a series of punches but Grov moves out of range.
Tranny Savage doesn't manage to clinch there - Grov circles away.
Grov misses with a jab, cross combination.
Grov gets tackled into the cage by Tranny Savage. Tranny Savage maintains the clinch.
Tranny Savage looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Grov tries to work over Tranny Savage's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Grov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tranny Savage.
Tranny Savage pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Grov circles away from the clinch attempt.
Tranny Savage walks into a jab.
Tranny Savage shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Tranny Savage was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Tranny Savage looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Grov can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grov tries to improve position but can't.
Tranny Savage is looking to take a break and control but Grov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tranny Savage is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Tranny Savage is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Grov knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Grov is trying to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranny Savage wants to lay and pray for a moment but Grov keeps working.
Tranny Savage wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Grov, who protects the arm well.
You can see the frustration on Grov's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tranny Savage tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Grov wants to control but Tranny Savage postures up.
Grov regains half guard.
Grov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Tranny Savage lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tranny Savage seems to be working for a kimura but Grov defends the submission attempt.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
Tranny Savage prevents Grov from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Tranny Savage not doing much here.
Grov trying to control from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Macho Maam Tranny Savage will probably get the nod.
That's time! Grov's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Grov swats away the attempt to clinch by Tranny Savage.
Tranny Savage throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Tranny Savage fails with an attempt to clinch.
Grov misses with a straight right.
Tranny Savage has managed to clinch.
Grov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grov looking to score a takedown here. Tranny Savage is defending well but Grov drives through and ends up in Tranny Savage's guard.
Tranny Savage can't keep his opponent in guard - Grov advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Grov is pressing down on Tranny Savage's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tranny Savage is holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Tranny Savage has managed to free his arm - good work.
Tranny Savage trying to control here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tranny Savage wants to get back to his feet.
Grov passes into side control, despite Tranny Savage's attempt to control the position.
Tranny Savage tries to escape but Grov is in control.
Tranny Savage is trying to control Grov's posture but Grov avoids it.
Tranny Savage is not content to let Grov control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Grov swings around for an armbar but Tranny Savage sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Grov's guard.
Tranny Savage postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Grov trying to keep a closed guard but Tranny Savage is proving a slippery customer.
Grov is looking for a triangle but Tranny Savage pushes his legs off easily.
Tranny Savage wants to control from the top but Grov keeps moving.
Grov lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Grov pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Tranny Savage is keeping the position for now.
Grov trying to control but Tranny Savage is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranny Savage working for a triangle but Grov defends it easily.
Tranny Savage is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Grov trying to control but Tranny Savage is working from the bottom.
Tranny Savage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Tranny Savage is looking for a triangle but Grov pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Grov trying to control the position from guard on top but Tranny Savage is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grov pushing down on Tranny Savage's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Grov is trying to control the action in half guard but Tranny Savage is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Grov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Tranny Savage gets back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tranny Savage wants to get back to his feet but Grov is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eliss Grov dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Tranny Savage closes the distance and clinches.
Grov throws a head punch that misses.
Grov struggles to land a body shot inside as Tranny Savage controls his hands.
Grov has had enough of the clinch but Tranny Savage keeps him there for the moment.
A head punch on the inside from Grov fails to land.
Tranny Savage can't get the takedown.
Grov tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grov working aggressively here.
Good body shot from Tranny Savage.
Tranny Savage taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Tranny Savage has him pressed against the cage.
Grov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tranny Savage throws an elbow but misses.
Grov lands a nice uppercut.
A short uppercut from Grov.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Grov throws a punch but it's blocked by Tranny Savage.
Grov throws a head punch that misses.
Tranny Savage prevents Grov from breaking the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Tranny Savage.
Grov throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Tranny Savages head.
Grov leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grov tightens his grip and picks Tranny Savage up, before dumping him to the ground. Tranny Savage manages to land in guard.
Grov wants to control from the top but Tranny Savage keeps moving.
Grov passes Tranny Savage's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grov wants to pass to mount but Tranny Savage is defending the position.
Tranny Savage is trying to get back to full guard.
Grov is looking for a kimura but Tranny Savage is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Grov to get the leverage.
Tranny Savage trying to control but Grov postures up.
Grov is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Grov is looking to pass into half guard but Tranny Savage pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Tranny Savage is in guard.
Grov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tranny Savage scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Tranny Savage trying to control the position from guard on top but Grov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Grov looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tranny Savage has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Grov to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Tranny Savage is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Grov pulls down on the head and he's put Tranny Savage to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:48 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Eliss Grov!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Xavier Schmidt (ranked 838 p4p, 1579 weight class) and Ricky Sweet (ranked 112 p4p, 201 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sweet's choice of entrance music: Pop that Pussy. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Xavier Schmidt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ricky Sweet!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Sweet closes the distance and clinches up with Schmidt, looking for a takedown. Sweet pushes Schmidt against the cage but Schmidt circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Schmidt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Sweet sprawls and moves away.
Sweet fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Sweet shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Schmidt pinned against the cage. Schmidt gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A little feinted left hand from Schmidt on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Xavier Schmidt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ricky Sweet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt stuffs the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Schmidt has a takedown stuffed.
Sweet scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Schmidt looking for submissions off his back.
Schmidt has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Sweet escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Sweet!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Sweet wants to stand but Schmidt has him controlled and pulls him back into his guard.
Sweet must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Schmidt throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sweet uses it to pass to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Schmidt is looking for a sweep.
Schmidt is working hard here to advance position.
Sweet tries to stand but Schmidt is controlling his head.
Schmidt tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Sweet wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
That's four 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.
Sweet tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Schmidt misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Sweet dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Schmidt shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Sweet but Sweet pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Sweet is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sweet is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Schmidt's half guard.
Sweet wants to stand up but Schmidt manages to regain full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schmidt working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sweet doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sweet manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sweet wants to stand but Schmidt has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Schmidt is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sweet wants to get up but he can't break Schmidt's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
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.
Schmidt has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sweet can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Schmidt pushes a forearm under Sweet's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Sweet is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Xavier Schmidt!
Xavier Schmidt 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Mursk Apuro (ranked 483 p4p, 771 weight class) and Piston Honda Jr (ranked 58 p4p, 91 weight class). Honda Jr has chosen Punch Out Theme as his entrance music. Piston Honda Jr will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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World class boxer
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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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mursk Apuro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Piston Honda Jr!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Don Winkell and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honda Jr looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Apuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honda Jr takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Honda Jr fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Apuro checks it well.
Apuro throws a hook but Honda Jr avoids it easily.
Apuro misses with a body shot
enabling Honda Jr to counter with a crisp jab.
Apuro looks to land a right hand but Honda Jr moved out of range.
Apuro lands a jab to the head.
Honda Jr throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Apuro throws a big shot that misses.
Honda Jr looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honda Jr lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Honda Jr tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Apuro gets the takedown into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Honda Jr is not content to let Apuro control the position.
Apuro throws a strike aimed at the side of Honda Jr's head but Honda Jr avoids it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honda Jr can't do much from the bottom here.
Honda Jr takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Honda Jr defending against the ground and pound.
Honda Jr parries the strikes from Apuro easily there. Apuro is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Honda Jr to escape.
Honda Jr really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Apuro. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Apuro in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Honda Jr managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Apuro.
Honda Jr is trying to get back to half guard.
Apuro throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honda Jr wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Apuro throws a strike aimed at the side of Honda Jr's head but Honda Jr avoids it well.
Apuro wants to lay and pray for a moment but Honda Jr keeps working.
Honda Jr manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Apuro landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Apuro performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Apuro seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Honda Jr does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Apuro tries to pass the half guard into mount. Honda Jr knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Apuro is looking to take a break and control but Honda Jr is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Apuro looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Honda Jr with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Honda Jr trying to control here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Apuro not doing much here.
Honda Jr avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Apuro.
Apuro throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Apuro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Apuro not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Apuro missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Apuro missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Apuro is trying to control the action in half guard but Honda Jr is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Apuro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Honda Jr wants to control but Apuro is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Apuro works his way into full mount!
Apuro 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.
Apuro looking to finish Honda Jr with some ground and pound. This is bad for Honda Jr!
Apuro landing strikes, looking to finish!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mursk Apuro dominated that round.
That's time! Apuro's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Apuro fails in his attempt to clinch.
It seemed like Honda Jr was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Honda Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Apuro on the side of the head.
Apuro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Apuro connects with a crisp jab.
Apuro lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A swing and a miss from Apuro.
Apuro avoids the head kick by Honda Jr.
Apuro avoids a kick to the body.
Both fighters circling a little - Honda Jr finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Apuro darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Apuro throws a hook to the side of Honda Jr's head but Honda Jr sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Apuro missing with a left hand there. Honda Jr was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Apuro throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Honda Jr sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Honda Jr! But no joy.
Apuro fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Apuro misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Honda Jr cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mursk Apuro seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Apuro throws a body shot but no joy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Apuro fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Honda Jr sprawls well initially but Apuro persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Apuro perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Apuro throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Apuro frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Honda Jr blocking the ground and pound.
Honda Jr tries to reverse the position but Apuro maintains control.
Honda Jr in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Apuro landing strikes from the mount.
Apuro thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Apuro is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honda Jr can do to turn this around?
Apuro working away from the top, dropping strikes.
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!
Honda Jr blocking the ground and pound.
Apuro landing punches.
Apuro breaks from Honda Jr's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Honda Jr is rocked!
Apuro postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Honda Jr in real trouble here! The ref calls for Honda Jr to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mursk Apuro!
An out of breath Mursk Apuro thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Elofsson (ranked 683 p4p, 670 weight class) and Thorrosen Lighthammer (ranked 46 p4p, 44 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Lars Elofsson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Thorrosen Lighthammer!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elofsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Lighthammer is just out of range.
Elofsson misses with a hook. Lighthammer ducked under it nicely.
Elofsson throws a jab when Lighthammer was well out of range.
Elofsson avoids the body shot from Lighthammer.
Elofsson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Elofsson works over Lighthammer's head and body with a nice combination.
 It looks like Thorrosen Lighthammer has been cut.
Elofsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lighthammer tries a quick counter leg kick but Elofsson is wise to it.
Lighthammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Elofsson.
Lighthammer slips a straight right by Elofsson.
Elofsson connects with a crisp jab.
Elofsson throws a right hand that misses
and Lighthammer counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Lars Elofsson has been cut.
Lighthammer moves into the clinch.
Lighthammer scores with a nice hook to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head punch on the inside from Elofsson fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Elofsson fails to land.
Lighthammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lighthammer.
Lighthammer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Elofsson blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right handed body shot lands from Elofsson.
Lighthammer lands a hook that snaps the head of Elofsson backwards.
Lighthammer throws a punch but it's blocked by Elofsson.
Lighthammer misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lighthammer taking a breather.
Lighthammer misses with a punch on the inside.
Elofsson tries to work over Lighthammer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Lighthammer working aggressively here.
Elofsson working aggressively here.
Lighthammer has a couple of punches blocked by Elofsson.
Elofsson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lighthammer tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Elofsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lighthammer scores with a shot to the side of Elofsson's head.
Elofsson is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Lighthammer's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Lighthammer works on Elofsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Lighthammer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Elofsson is breathing heavily.
Lighthammer lands with a left to the head.
Lighthammer scores with a hook to the body.
Lighthammer lands with a short shot to the head.
Lighthammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Good body shot from Lighthammer.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lighthammer misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Lighthammer.
Lighthammer lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Elofsson is rocked!
Lighthammer has a couple of punches blocked by Elofsson.
Oh Elofsson is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Elofsson blocking some punches.
Elofsson blocks an uppercut.
Elofsson seems to have got his legs back now.
Lighthammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Lighthammer lands with a right to the head.
Lighthammer blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Elofsson blocks an uppercut.
Lighthammer swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Elofsson misses with a short punch on the inside.
Elofsson can't find room to land a body shot as Lighthammer controls the action.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lighthammer.
Elofsson lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lighthammer dips a shoulder and cracks Elofsson with a mighty uppercut! Elofsson falls back against the cage and Lighthammer unloads with a barrage of strikes! Elofsson is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Lighthammer screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thorrosen Lighthammer!
After the fight, Thorrosen Lighthammer 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 Mick Tyson (ranked 587 p4p, 665 weight class) and Martin Jonsson (ranked 74 p4p, 89 weight class). Martin Jonsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Mick Tyson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Martin Jonsson!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Jack Bonds and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jonsson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson scores with a jab to the body.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a one two combo.
Tyson shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Jonsson eats them both and turns towards Tyson to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
It looks like Martin Jonsson has been cut.
Tyson works the jab nicely.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jonsson. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson looks to land a combination. Jonsson sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Jonsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A jab lands there for Jonsson.
Jonsson lands with a nice combination. Tyson backs away looking to recover.
Jonsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A shot to the body from Jonsson misses
and Tyson counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jonsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Tyson avoids the body shot from Jonsson.
Jonsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Jonsson throws the left hand but Tyson avoids the punch easily.
We've been told by Tyson's head coaches at Räkälä that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonsson moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Jonsson misses with a looping right.
Tyson cracks Jonsson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jonsson throws a right hand that misses
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Tyson throws a nice looking combination but Jonsson bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jonsson is looking for the big counter here.
Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jonsson throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Tyson tries to counter by clinching up but Jonsson breaks away and moves out of range.
Jonsson throws a right hand that Tyson ducks under and follows up with a left that Tyson also avoids with ease.
Jonsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson misses with a few strikes there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Tyson tries to clinch but Jonsson is having none of it.
Jonsson scores with a jab to the head.
Jonsson dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a shot to the body
and Jonsson counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jonsson misses with a lunging right hand
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Jonsson walks into a straight right hand from Tyson.
Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Jonsson stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jonsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Tyson clinches up with Jonsson and pushes him back against the cage.
Tyson blocking some punches.
Jonsson manages to break the clinch.
Jonsson tests Tyson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Tyson misses with a low kick.
Jonsson throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
Jonsson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Tyson connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Jonsson momentarily.
Jonsson throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Jonsson checks a leg kick.
Tyson takes a swing at Jonsson's ribcage but misses.
Jonsson throws an overhand right that lands on Tyson's shoulder, as Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
A jab from Jonsson misses.
Jonsson scores with a nice right hand.
Tyson has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Tyson there as he acknowledges the shot.
Tyson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jonsson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Sloppy strikes from Jonsson. Those never looked like landing.
Jonsson slips a straight right by Tyson.
Jonsson looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Tyson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jonsson displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jonsson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Jonsson lands with an overhand left.
Jonsson swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Tyson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Jonsson paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks Jonsson with an uppercut!
Tyson lands a jab to the nose.
Tyson moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Jonsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Jonsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jonsson throws out the jab.
Jonsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Jonsson scores with a jab to the head.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonsson manages to avoid it.
Jonsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyson is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Jonsson scores with a jab.
Jonsson swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Jonsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Tyson cracks Jonsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A slow jab from Jonsson misses its intended target.
Jonsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Martin Jonsson will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Martin Jonsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyson has closed the distance and engaged Jonsson in a clinch.
Tyson works on Jonsson's body with a couple of short punches.
Jonsson looking to slow down the pace here.
Tyson prevents Jonsson from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tyson.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jonsson.
Tyson misses with the head strike.
Tyson blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jonsson pushes Tyson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Tyson throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Jonssons head.
A short right from Jonsson.
Tyson misses with a body punch.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head punch on the inside from Tyson fails to land.
Jonsson lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jonsson is looking to control Tyson's arms but Tyson gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jonsson has his back to the cage.
Tyson prevents Jonsson from breaking the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jonsson.
Tyson scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Tyson's elbow.
Jonsson blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jonsson's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jonsson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Tyson.
Jonsson unleashes a big counter combination but Tyson bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Tyson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jonsson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyson.
Jonsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the cage and back into range.
Tyson looks to throw the jab but Jonsson is out of range.
A shot to the liver by Tyson. Beautiful body shot.
Jonsson takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
A jab lands there for Tyson.
The crowd cheers as Tyson lands an impressive looking overhand right. Jonsson doesn't seem phased though.
Jonsson looks to land a combination but Tyson avoids it well.
Jonsson misses with a double jab
and Jonsson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson ducks right into an uppercut from Jonsson.
Jonsson keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jonsson has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Tyson scores with a shot to the body.
Jonsson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Tyson.
Jonsson misses with a few strikes there.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jonsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Tyson swings for the body but Jonsson moves out of range.
Jonsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Tyson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jonsson.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Tyson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A little jabbing left from Jonsson on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A telegraphed right hand from Jonsson misses the target.
Jonsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyson swings for the body but Jonsson moves out of range.
Jonsson swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tyson lands a jab.
A punch combination from Jonsson misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tyson waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Jonsson.
Jonsson loads up on a big right hand but Tyson slips the punch.
Jonsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Martin Jonsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jonsson scores with a one two! Tyson had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Jonsson saw that one coming.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jonsson missing with a left hand there. Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Tyson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Jonsson throws out the jab.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Jonsson misses with a hook. Tyson ducked under it nicely.
A swing and a miss from Jonsson.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
Tyson connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Tyson connects with a good right hand that stumbles Jonsson. Jonsson circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Jonsson fails to land with a series of punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson just misses with a punch to the body.
Jonsson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jonsson. Tyson does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tyson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jonsson manages to avoid it.
Jonsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Tyson is looking to counter punch.
Tyson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Jonsson is breathing heavily.
Jonsson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Jonsson throws a series of punches but Tyson moves out of range.
Jonsson 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.
A jab from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws a jab when Jonsson was well out of range.
Tyson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jonsson blocks a low kick nicely.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Tyson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jonsson.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jonsson cracks Tyson with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Martin Jonsson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tyson cracks Jonsson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Tyson is looking to clinch.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Jonsson throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Tyson tries to clinch but Jonsson moves out of range.
A lazy left from Tyson finds it's target.
Jonsson misses with a double jab
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Jonsson takes one to the side of the head.
Jonsson moves out of range of the body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tyson slips a jab and a cross from Jonsson.
Mick Tyson is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice shot lands for Tyson.
Jonsson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Tyson uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jonsson.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jonsson.
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!
Jonsson walks into a left hand.
Jonsson is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Jonsson.
Jonsson is still on wobbly legs! Can Tyson finish him?
Jonsson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Tyson takes a swing at Jonsson's ribcage but misses.
Jonsson seems to have recovered his senses.
A swing and a miss from Tyson.
Tyson slips under a jab from Jonsson.
Jonsson blocks a jab.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
Tyson cracks Jonsson with a good jab.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nice defenses there by Jonsson.
Tyson connects with a jab.
Tyson fails in his attempt to clinch.
Jonsson is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jonsson lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Jonsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Jonsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tyson jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Tyson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jonsson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jonsson stuns Tyson with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Tyson with a body punch. A glancing blow.
A slow jab from Tyson misses its intended target.
Jonsson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jonsson takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Jonsson lands a jab.
Jonsson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Tyson moves away.
Tyson fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jonsson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jonsson.
Jonsson throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Tyson delivers a nice body kick.
Jonsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
Jonsson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Tyson.
Tyson misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson connects with a right hand. Tyson shakes it off.
Jonsson throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Tyson misses the target.
Tyson cracks Jonsson with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Tyson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jonsson throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Tyson stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jonsson takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jonsson throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Tyson counters with a nice uppercut.
Tyson doesn't manage to clinch there - Jonsson circles away.
Jonsson throws an off balance right hand
letting Tyson counter with a right hand.
Jonsson closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Jonsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyson takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jonsson throws a shot to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Jonsson scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Jonsson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Tyson.
Jonsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Tyson swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Tyson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jonsson.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
A big left from Tyson misses.
Tyson throws out a loose jab but Jonsson uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jonsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Jonsson avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jonsson throws out a counter right but Tyson avoids it with no problem.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jonsson staying out of range there.
Tyson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonsson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mick Tyson clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Martin Jonsson's cut.
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.
Tyson ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Jonsson moves away.
Jonsson slips under a jab.
Jonsson misses with the combination.
Tyson bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tyson uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jonsson.
Good shot there by Tyson.
Tyson with a jab.
Tyson lands a nice shot to the body.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Jonsson moves away and avoids it.
Jonsson misses the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fighters circling - Jonsson throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Jonsson swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Jonsson scores with a nice right hand.
Jonsson takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Tyson misses with an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Tyson scores with the left hand. Jonsson knows he should have avoided that one.
Jonsson works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Tyson slips a jab from Jonsson.
Jonsson misses with a looping left.
Tyson scores with a nice head shot.
Tyson dips to his left and cracks Jonsson with an uppercut!
Jonsson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Tyson moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Jonsson looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson 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.
Jonsson lands a nice hook to Tyson's body. Tyson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Tyson looks to score with a jab to the body but Jonsson is just out of range.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tyson moves away from the strike by Jonsson.
Jonsson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tyson on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jonsson throws a poor cross that misses
and Tyson counters with a straight right hand.
Tyson lands a nice shot that snaps Jonsson's head back.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
Tyson throws a body shot but no joy.
Tyson misses with an uppercut. Jonsson saw that one coming.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jonsson misses with a hook.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonsson misses with a hook
and Tyson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jonsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Jonsson moves away and avoids it.
Tyson rushes Jonsson and presses him up against the cage.
Tyson slowing the pace effectively.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jonsson fails to land.
Tyson lands a nice uppercut.
Jonsson working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Tyson lands an uppercut.
Tyson goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jonsson lands a left hand.
Jonsson lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Tyson or not.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Jonsson swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jonsson breaks the clinch.
Jonsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Jonsson misses with a body shot.
Jonsson pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jonsson slips under a jab.
Tyson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jonsson.
A left and a right from Jonsson both land. Nice combination.
That's four 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!
A lazy left from Jonsson finds it's target.
Tyson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Jab, jab by Jonsson - just one landing.
Tyson lands with a straight right. Jonsson didn't see that one coming.
Jonsson takes a swing at Tyson's ribcage but misses.
Jonsson fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Tyson manages to avoid it.
Jonsson staying out of range there.
Tyson lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jonsson swings for the body but Tyson moves out of range.
Tyson swings for the body but Jonsson moves out of range.
Jonsson looks to land a left hand but Tyson moved out of range nicely.
Jonsson swings widly with a right hand
and Tyson cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsson throws a body punch but Tyson moves out of range.
Jonsson misses the jab.
Jonsson thows a left - swing and a miss!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close fourth round but Martin Jonsson will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Martin Jonsson's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Jonsson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Tyson was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Jonsson.
Tyson's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jonsson under the eye.
Tyson sizes up Jonsson with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Jonsson displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Tyson throws out the jab.
Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Jonsson lands a slapping body shot.
Jab by Tyson.
Jonsson misses the jab.
Jonsson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jonsson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jonsson looks to score with a jab to the body but Tyson is just out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jonsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Jonsson escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Jonsson throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Tyson.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jonsson lands with a nice body punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jonsson's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Jonsson duly obliges.
Jonsson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Tyson lands a jab.
Tyson ducks under a wild hook from Jonsson.
It looked like Tyson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A left and a right from Tyson both land. Nice combination.
Jonsson throws a right and a left that Tyson avoids nicely.
Jonsson is wobbling all over the place through exhaustion. Will he make it to the final bell?
Tyson just misses with a punch to the body.
Tyson slips under a jab from Jonsson.
Tyson connects with a crisp jab.
Tyson staying out of range there.
Jonsson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Tyson sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jonsson throws a jab when Tyson was well out of range.
Jonsson misses with an uppercut. Tyson saw that one coming.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jonsson cracks a nice hook into Tyson's ribs.
Tyson misses with a wild body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tyson misses with a body shot.
Jonsson appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Jonsson throws a hook but Tyson blocks it.
Tyson misses with a body punch
and Tyson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A decent looking cross lands there for Tyson.
Jonsson takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Jonsson misses with a looping right.
Tyson is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jonsson.
Jonsson slips a jab from Tyson.
Jonsson fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Tyson cracks Jonsson with a right hand to the side of the head.
A big right from Jonsson misses.
Jonsson lands with an uppercut that bounces Tyson off the cage and back into range.
Jonsson looks to throw the jab but Tyson is out of range.
Jonsson swings and misses with a shot to the body
enabling Tyson to counter with a crisp jab.
Jonsson slips under a jab from Tyson.
Tyson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jonsson feints a jab promting Tyson to slip. Jonsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Tyson slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Jonsson misses with a hook.
Jonsson dodges the punch combination from Tyson.
Tyson takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Jonsson lands with a straight right. Tyson didn't see that one coming.
Tyson throws a shot from downtown. Jonsson moves away and avoids it.
Jonsson looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Danga de danga de dang - Jonsson scores with a four punch combination!
Jonsson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Jonsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Tyson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Good standup being displayed there by Tyson as he connects with a hook.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tyson lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Jonsson backs up against the cage.
Nice defenses there by Tyson.
Tyson lands a nice looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tyson bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Jonsson's head.
Jonsson looks to land a right hand but Tyson moved out of range.
Tyson wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tyson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonsson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jonsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jonsson swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Donk. Tyson catches Jonsson right on the button with a cross.
Tyson misses with a straight left.
A left lands for Tyson.
Tyson takes a swing at Jonsson's ribcage but misses.
Tyson scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jonsson scores with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jonsson misses the shot to the body.
Jonsson misses with a hook to the body
and Tyson counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Jonsson moves out of range of the strikes.
Jonsson lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Tyson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
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 Mick Tyson.
Well Tyson 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 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 48:48
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 50:47
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 47:48
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacGuire (ranked 795 p4p, 764 weight class) and Small Fry (ranked 97 p4p, 90 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sean MacGuire!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Small Fry!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Jack Bonds and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacGuire wants to clinch.
Fry throws a jab when MacGuire was well out of range.
MacGuire gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Fry manages to break the clinch.
Fry has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
MacGuire is looking to clinch.
It seemed like Fry was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
MacGuire is looking to clinch.
MacGuire throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Fry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGuire.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacGuire tries to clinch there but Fry circles away.
Fry now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Fry throws a hook to the side of MacGuire's head but MacGuire sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
MacGuire lands with an overhand left.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacGuire fails in his attempt to clinch.
Fry appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
MacGuire scores with a jab to the head.
MacGuire tries to clinch
and Fry counters with a lovely shot to the body.
MacGuire darts in trying to clinch
letting Fry counter with a right hand.
Sean MacGuire seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fry just misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fry swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Fry misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from MacGuire.
Fry keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fry avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Fry flicks out a counter leg kick but MacGuire steps away.
MacGuire steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Fry.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire doesn't manage to clinch there - Fry circles away.
Fry looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Fry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
MacGuire seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
MacGuire tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and MacGuire takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
MacGuire rushes Fry and presses him up against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacGuire keeps control of Fry as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Fry scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fry tries to throw a body punch but MacGuire avoids it by throwing Fry back against the cage.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fry or not.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Fry.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
MacGuire scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fry tried to land a shot to the body but connects with MacGuire's elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
MacGuire lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Fry or not.
MacGuire lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fry backwards.
Fry working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fry is leaning against MacGuire and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fry swings wildly with an uppercut but MacGuire uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fry digs a right hand into MacGuire's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on MacGuire's gas tank.
MacGuire throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Frys head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fry.
MacGuire tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fry misses with a punch to the body.
MacGuire lands with a light punch inside.
A nice left hand lands by Fry.
Fry blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fry lands with a short shot to the head.
Good body shot from Fry.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
MacGuire throws a head punch that misses.
Fry misses with a hook to the ribs.
Fry doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fry lands with a right to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hand to the body from Fry.
Fry pushes MacGuire back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
MacGuire goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fry misses with a body punch.
MacGuire misses with a short punch on the inside.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
MacGuire tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Fry's elbow.
Fry tries to throw a body punch but MacGuire avoids it by throwing Fry back against the cage.
MacGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
MacGuire throws a punch but it's blocked by Fry.
MacGuire misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as MacGuire controls the action.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Fry.
MacGuire lands an uppercut.
MacGuire swings wildly with an uppercut but Fry uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fry lands a nice shot to the body.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Fry.
Fry misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fry misses with a hook to the ribs.
MacGuire lands a body shot in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Small Fry dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
MacGuire tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Fry misses with a straight right.
MacGuire wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
MacGuire has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
MacGuire lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
MacGuire tries to clinch up
and Fry counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fry.
MacGuire misses with a looping right.
MacGuire tries to clinch but Fry is having none of it.
Fry let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacGuire has closed the distance and engaged Fry in a clinch.
Fry blocks a body shot from MacGuire.
Fry can't find room to land a body shot as MacGuire controls the action.
Fry softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
MacGuire lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fry scores with a hook to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fry.
Fry pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt.
MacGuire waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fry.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fry swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fry just misses with a punch to the body.
Fry circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fry counters with a nice body shot.
MacGuire tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Fry paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Fry is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down MacGuire rather than just go for the knockout.
Fry bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Fry swats away the attempt to clinch by MacGuire.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fry ducks under a wild hook from MacGuire.
MacGuire connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Fry momentarily.
Fry keeps the fight on the outside.
Fry doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fry. MacGuire does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fry lands with a good body shot.
MacGuire throws a jab but it's blocked by Fry.
MacGuire tries to clinch up but Fry circles away and keeps his distance.
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!
MacGuire is looking to clinch.
MacGuire connects with a body shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fry dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
MacGuire misses with a wild body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Fry there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacGuire blocks a jab.
MacGuire throws a hook but Fry avoids it easily.
Fry jabs at MacGuire's body.
MacGuire bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
MacGuire scores with a jab. Fry acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fry is rocked!
Fry gets clipped by a big right hand and goes down spinning to the canvas! MacGuire gets the back mount and begins to drop bombs on his rocked foe! Fry is too out of it to defend against the strikes and the referee jumps in to save him from the beatdown!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacGuire!
Sean MacGuire 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Sarinnen (ranked 604 p4p, 566 weight class) and Big Fish (ranked 53 p4p, 51 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Fish's choice of entrance music: Cant Stop - RHCP. 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 5 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Samuel Sarinnen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Big Fish!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sarinnen drives through with a takedown into Fish's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sarinnen drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Sarinnen jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Fish keeping moving, preventing Sarinnen from controlling successfully.
Fish is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Fish has his foot on Sarinnen's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sarinnen works his way back into a safe position though.
Sarinnen wants to pass the guard but Fish is keeping the position.
Sarinnen avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Fish working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sarinnen doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Fish is tightening it up a little... Sarinnen has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Sarinnen reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Sarinnen taps out! Nice BJJ there by Fish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Big Fish!
Our winner, Big Fish, 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between James Darwin (ranked 238 p4p, 415 weight class) and Frank Dux (ranked 36 p4p, 57 weight class). Frank Dux has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, James Darwin!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Frank Dux!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Jack Bonds and Frank Antenori.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dux fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Darwin manages to avoid it.
Darwin tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Dux defends well and Darwin ends up having to push Dux into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Dux is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Dux tries a body shot but Darwin blocks it.
Dux works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dux misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dux lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dux misses with the head strike.
Dux lands a shoulder strike.
Darwin has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Dux after a bit of a struggle.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for James Darwin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dux lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
Dux is stalling here.
Dux lands a body punch in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dux pushes Darwin back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Dux.
Dux lands a hook that snaps the head of Darwin backwards.
It looks like James Darwin has been cut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good body shot from Dux.
Darwin is breathing heavily.
Dux lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Dux lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Darwin or not.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dux breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dux drops Darwin with a huge uppercut! Darwin drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Dux is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Frank Dux!
Frank Dux is the new welterweight champion!
A relieved looking Frank Dux thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
James Darwin was interviewed post fight and said 'totally unexpected...'.
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