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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bingo Fat (ranked 2934 p4p, 5019 weight class) and Devyn Kramer (ranked 238 p4p, 345 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bingo Fat!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devyn Kramer!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Jeff Smith and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Fat. Kramer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fat scores with a nice right hand.
Kramer fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A little feinted left hand from Fat on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fat slips a jab and a cross from Kramer.
Fat waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kramer.
Kramer looks to land a combination. Fat sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Kramer tries to bum rush Fat with a series of wild strikes but Fat uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Fat throwing a counter right hand but Kramer manages to avoid it.
Devyn Kramer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kramer avoids the body shot from Fat.
Kramer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Fat throws a body shot but no joy.
Fat definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Fat swings for the body but Kramer moves out of range.
Kramer swinging wildly here.
It looked like Fat wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Fat swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
A quick step to the side and Fat tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
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!
Kramer throws a right hand that Fat ducks under and follows up with a left that Fat also avoids with ease.
Kramer swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kramer throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kramer shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Fat eats them both and turns towards Kramer to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Fat takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Kramer scores with a one two! Fat had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Kramer falls off balance throwing a combination
and Fat counters with a stiff right hand.
Kramer throws a series of punches but Fat moves out of range.
Fat is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kramer.
Kramer throws a combination that misses
and Fat counters with a nice right hand that sends Kramer toppling to the canvas! Kramer scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Fat finish him?!
 Kramer is rocked!
 It looks like Devyn Kramer 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!
Kramer lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Kramer is still on wobbly legs! Can Fat finish him?
Sloppy strikes from Kramer. Those never looked like landing.
Fat misses with the combination.
Kramer seems to have recovered his senses.
Kramer ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fat takes a swing at Kramer's ribcage but misses.
Kramer throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Fat.
Fat looks to throw the jab but Kramer is out of range.
Kramer is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kramer has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kramer throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Fat counters with a crisp one two that drops Kramer! Fat thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kramer to his feet! Kramer is in big trouble!
Fat weaves into range and cracks Kramer right on the temple with a beautiful overhand right! Kramer goes down! He's out cold! Wow, what a beautiful knockout! Fat is strutting round the canvas like a movie star as the camera bulbs flash frantically.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bingo Fat!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jaka Prawira (ranked 2897 p4p, 3838 weight class) and Poe Kant (ranked 234 p4p, 301 weight class). Jaka Prawira has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaka Prawira!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Poe Kant!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kant throws a head kick that half lands.
Kant throws a sloppy head kick and Prawira moves out of range easily.
Kant throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Prawira is looking to counter the offense by Kant and move into the clinch.
Prawira fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Kant, pushing him back against the cage.
Kant controlling the action here for a moment.
Kant looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Prawira fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Kant decides to pull guard.
Prawira might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Prawira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kant is retaining full guard.
Prawira throws a big elbow that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira trying to control but Kant is working from the bottom.
Kant looking for a guillotine here but Prawira defends easily.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Kant's head.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kant can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kant not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kant is pulling down on Prawira's head. It's preventing any offense from Prawira, at least for the moment.
Prawira preventing the sweep.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kant looking to control.
Kant is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Kant keeping moving, preventing Prawira from controlling successfully.
Kant is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Prawira is aware though and is defending well.
That's two 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.
Kant looking to control.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Kant pulls Prawira in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kant ducks straight into an uppercut from Prawira and tumbles to the canvas! It�s a flash knockdown though - Kant manages to regain guard straight away.
Kant is rocked!
It looks like Poe Kant has been cut.
Prawira wants to control from the top but Kant keeps moving.
Prawira works over Kant with some ground and pound from guard.
Kant is still in real trouble! Can Prawira finish him?
Kant is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Kant seems to have recovered his senses.
Kant 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.
Prawira is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Kant is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Kant has escaped and now he's on top!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prawira trying to control the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kant is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Kant is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Prawira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Prawira has escaped and now he's on top!
Kant keeping moving, preventing Prawira from controlling successfully.
Prawira tries to free his leg and advance position but Kant is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Kant throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Kant trying to strike off his back.
Prawira preventing the sweep.
Prawira postures up and lands a big shot to Kant's brow.
Prawira won't allow Kant to sweep him here.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Prawira looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Prawira advances position into side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Prawira thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaka Prawira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Poe Kant's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Kant throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Prawira tries to clinch up but Kant circles away and keeps his distance.
Kant bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kant shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Kant showed some decent athleticism there.
Kant wants to lay and pray for a moment but Prawira keeps working.
Kant is taking a breather. Prawira says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Prawira is trying to get back to full guard.
Prawira moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kant with a flurry of punches that miss.
Kant avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kant trying to control but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Kant stopping the sweep attempt from Prawira.
Kant decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Prawira, up you get!
Kant throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Kant rushes Prawira and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kant is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Prawira is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kant pulls guard.
Prawira trying to control the position from guard on top but Kant is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kant working a defensive guard here.
Prawira throwing strikes but missing.
Kant thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Prawira wanted to stand there but Kant had control of the position.
We've been hearing that Prawira has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Kant is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Prawira throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Kant works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Prawira looking to pass the guard.
Kant is pulling down on Prawira's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Prawira avoids the head kick by Kant.
Kant gets a clinch.
Prawira can't break the clinch.
Kant pulls Prawira into guard.
Kant kicks Prawira off and gets to his feet.
Kant shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Prawira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Kant is on him like a limpet, forcing Prawira back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kant breaks the clinch.
Prawira tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kant paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kant fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Prawira avoids it really well and circles away.
Kant shoots for a takedown but Prawira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Poe Kant seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kant misses with a two punch combination.
Kant takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Prawira shoots and misses
letting Kant counter with a right hand.
Kant shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Prawira but Prawira pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Poe Kant showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Poe Kant'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Kant walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kant closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Prawira quickly recovers to half guard.
Prawira is looking for a sweep. Kant is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Prawira gets back to full guard.
Prawira has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Kant is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Prawira.
Prawira can't do much from the bottom here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes there by Kant.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Prawira tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Kant wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Kant remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Kant tries to move to mount but Prawira blocks the move with his legs.
Kant trying to control the action but Prawira is working from the bottom.
Prawira trying to remain calm as Kant controls from the top position.
Kant working the strikes but Prawira uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
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.
Prawira trying to control here.
Kant is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Prawira defends it well.
Kant wants to pass the guard but Prawira is defending well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Prawira blocking the ground and pound attempt from Kant.
Kant looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kant fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Kant has Prawira up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kant is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Prawira pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kant wants to take the fight to the mat but Prawira manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Jaka Prawira has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Poe Kant.
Prawira is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Kant is defending well for now.
Kant has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Prawira seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Kant can turn it around.
Kant has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Prawira uses from the top position.
Kant is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Prawira defends well.
Prawira trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Kant seems keen to control Prawira's posture.
Kant trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Prawira won't allow Kant to get back to his feet.
Kant is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Prawira is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Prawira trying to hold on to Kant's head to control him but Kant postures up.
Poe Kant has got the better of the ground game so far.
Kant trying to control from half guard but Prawira is working away.
The fighters are battling for position here. Prawira manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Prawira is looking to stand back up but Kant counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Prawira.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kant thows a huge punch but Prawira dodges it nicely.
Kant thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that's the end of the fight!
Poe Kant comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Kant 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 28:29
Judge Josh West scores the fight 28:29
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Poe Kant!
In defeat, Jaka Prawira stepped up to the mic, saying 'This is not a loss, it's just a lesson on how to get better'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Brock Duncan (ranked 3394 p4p, 2710 weight class) and William Freeman (ranked 209 p4p, 172 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Brock Duncan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, William Freeman!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Duncan shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Freeman manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Freeman is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Freeman controlling the action here for a moment.
Duncan has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Freeman is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Duncan dodges an elbow strike from Freeman.
Duncan is looking for a takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Freeman trying to stall but Duncan improves his position.
Freeman looking to stall.
Duncan is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Freeman gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Brock Duncan. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman misses with an elbow over the top.
Duncan is trying to break the clinch but Freeman is controlling him.
Duncan managing to block the knees to the body from Freeman.
Duncan is trying to pull guard but Freeman has him pressed against the cage.
Duncan jumps guard.
Duncan is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Duncan misses with a head shot. Freeman uses the momentum to regain guard.
Duncan distracts Freeman with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Freeman looking for a sweep. Not yet Freeman, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freeman's head.
Duncan scoring with some ground and pound.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan cracks Freeman with a solid left hand.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan throws a big elbow that misses.
Duncan throwing strikes from guard but Freeman blocks nicely.
Duncan looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Duncan scoring with some ground and pound.
Duncan is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Freeman tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Duncan scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Duncan with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Duncan lands a couple of digs.
Duncan working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Duncan keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Freeman's head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Duncan accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Duncan landing some decent shots from guard.
Freeman has momentary wrist control but Duncan slips an elbow through the middle.
Duncan's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Freeman wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Duncan stays in close to Freeman's body and controls the position.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Freeman utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Duncan with a flurry of punches that miss.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Duncan dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Freeman avoids the body shot from Duncan.
Freeman throws out a counter right but Duncan avoids it with no problem.
Duncan walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Freeman misses with a series of wild punches.
Duncan missing with a left hand there. Freeman was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Duncan loads up on a big right hand but Freeman slips the punch.
Duncan throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Freeman tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Duncan is in Freeman's guard.
We've been informed that Freeman has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Brock Duncan overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Duncan landing with the ground and pound.
Duncan throws a strike but Freeman rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but Freeman is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Duncan punching to the body, from the bottom.
Duncan is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Freeman is controlling him.
Duncan manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Freeman manages to get himself to full guard.
Duncan is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Freeman can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Duncan lands a couple of elbows.
Duncan stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Freeman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Duncan postures up and lands a big shot to Freeman's brow.
Duncan showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Duncan connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Duncan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Duncan advances to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Ground and pound from Duncan.
Duncan scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Duncan is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Freeman is looking to control Duncan's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Freeman avoid being mounted?
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
Freeman tries to roll over but Duncan keeps him under control.
Duncan working over Freeman with some ground and pound. Freeman looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
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. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
Duncan 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.
Duncan working Freeman over with strikes.
Duncan is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Duncan seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Freeman for as long as he can get away with.
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. Duncan connects with a nice short shot to Freeman's temple.
Duncan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Duncan lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duncan lands strikes from half guard.
Duncan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Duncan is working away from the top position though.
Duncan is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duncan is nestled in close to Freeman, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Duncan is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Freeman trying to control here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Freeman taking some punishment here, with Duncan in his half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brock Duncan dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Duncan throws a jab when Freeman was well out of range.
Duncan takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Duncan drives through with a takedown into Freeman's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Duncan content to stall in guard here.
Freeman wants to stand and escape but Duncan is having none of it.
Duncan is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Duncan landing with the ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Duncan stops Freeman from standing up.
Duncan won't allow Freeman to sweep him here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Freeman manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Duncan manages to get himself to full guard.
Duncan wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Freeman manages to pass to side control.
Duncan gets back to full guard.
Duncan 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.
Duncan wants to stand and escape but Freeman is having none of it.
Duncan on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Duncan tries to get out of the position.
Duncan might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Freeman won't allow Duncan to sweep him here.
Freeman prevents Duncan from getting back to his feet.
Freeman won't allow Duncan to sweep him here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Freeman wanted to stand there but Duncan had control of the position.
Duncan looking to hit a scissor sweep but Freeman is one step ahead there.
Duncan is striking but Freeman is not phased and passes to half guard.
Freeman prevents Duncan from standing back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Duncan scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Freeman tries to roll over but Duncan keeps him under control.
Duncan 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 three minutes gone in the round.
Duncan lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Duncan there.
Duncan is controlling the pace.
Duncan scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Duncan prevents Freeman from improving his position.
Duncan is controlling the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Duncan looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Freeman with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Duncan 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.
Freeman has hold of Duncan's hands but Duncan slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Freeman is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Duncan scores with a couple of nice shots.
Duncan controlling the pace.
Duncan looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Duncan not doing much here.
William Freeman has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Brock Duncan is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
And that's the end of the fight!
Brock Duncan showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Duncan, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Brock Duncan!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Yoshihiro Akiyama (ranked 2236 p4p, 2521 weight class) and Jack Mehoff (ranked 238 p4p, 261 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yoshihiro Akiyama!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jack Mehoff!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A lazy left from Mehoff finds it's target.
Akiyama shoots in for a takedown but Mehoff shows good takedown defense.
Akiyama pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Akiyama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Mehoff stuffs the takedown.
Mehoff works Akiyama's body with a nice hook.
Akiyama looks to clinch
letting Mehoff counter with a right hand.
Akiyama throws a combination that misses
and Mehoff counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mehoff lands a jab to the head.
Mehoff lands with a straight right. Akiyama didn't see that one coming.
Mehoff connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mehoff throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Akiyama.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akiyama doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Akiyama throws a sloppy head kick
and Mehoff connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Akiyama has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Rising Sun Training in the buildup to the fight.
Akiyama takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akiyama jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mehoff uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Akiyama thuds his right hand into Mehoff's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Good shot there by Mehoff.
Akiyama throws a lazy uppercut
and Mehoff counters with a nice uppercut.
Mehoff 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.
Nice body punch from Mehoff.
Mehoff thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jack Mehoff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Akiyama shoots and misses
and Mehoff counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Yoshihiro Akiyama. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mehoff lands a slapping body shot.
Akiyama drops his hands momentarily and Mehoff takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Mehoff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Mehoff scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Akiyama throws a right and a left that Mehoff avoids nicely.
Mehoff let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Akiyama throws a leg kick that is checked
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mehoff lands a nice hook to Akiyama's body. Akiyama takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mehoff lands with a right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mehoff 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.
Mehoff lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Akiyama shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Mehoff counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 Akiyama is rocked!
Akiyama closes the distance but Mehoff moves to the side
and Akiyama takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Oh Akiyama is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Akiyama swings widly with a right hand
and Mehoff counters with a huge uppercut, hook combination that drops Akiyama! The ref has seen enough - he's dived in to stop the fight! Brutal strikes by Mehoff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jack Mehoff!
Jack Mehoff thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Tiago Martelo (ranked 1401 p4p, 2040 weight class) and Mao Feng (ranked 119 p4p, 169 weight class). Feng is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by OKE. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Tiago Martelo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Mao Feng!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A left and a right from Feng both land. Nice combination.
 It looks like Tiago Martelo has been cut.
Feng thuds a left hand into Martelo's body.
Feng lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Feng throws a series of punches but Martelo avoids them all with ease.
It looked like Martelo wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Feng misses with a kick to the body.
Martelo circles away from the clinch attempt.
Feng keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Martelo ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Martelo takes a jab right on the kisser.
Feng throws a big shot that misses.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Feng fails with an attempt to clinch.
Martelo throwing a counter right hand but Feng manages to avoid it.
Feng throws a lazy uppercut
and Martelo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sloppy strikes from Martelo. Those never looked like landing.
Martelo uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Feng.
Martelo seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Feng tries a head kick but it misses.
Feng uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Martelo has time to react.
Feng has closed the distance and engaged Martelo in a clinch.
I was talking to Martelo's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Martelo tries to throw a body punch but Feng avoids it by throwing Martelo back against the cage.
Feng throws a head punch that misses.
Feng lands a hook that snaps the head of Martelo backwards.
Martelo misses with a hook to the ribs.
Martelo pulls guard effortlessly.
Martelo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Martelo is trying to control the position but Feng postures up.
Feng avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Martelo looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Martelo is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Feng wants to stand but Martelo is controlling his posture from full guard.
Martelo looking for a guillotine here but Feng defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Feng stands and steps away. Martelo gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Feng moves in looking to clinch but Martelo pushes him off.
Feng throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Martelo.
Feng throws a combination. Martelo tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Martelo slips a straight right by Feng.
It looked like Martelo was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Feng.
Feng lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Martelo is rocked!
Feng fakes the body blow, causing Martelo to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Martelo goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Mao Feng!
An out of breath Mao Feng 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Soo Young Yoo (ranked 2186 p4p, 2373 weight class) and Sheldon House (ranked 153 p4p, 160 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Soo Young Yoo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Sheldon House!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
House throws a wild body kick that Yoo sees coming a mile off.
Sheldon House seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
House throws the left hand but Yoo avoids the punch easily.
Yoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yoo looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? House is fending him off so far but Yoo persists. Nope, House circles away and we're back to standing.
House throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Yoo counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Yoo.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
House is looking to stand up but Yoo isn't so interested in that idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Rising Sun Training that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Yoo sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yoo is looking to work some ground and pound but House has wrist control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoo trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Yoo postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
House being controlled here, momentarily.
House wants to stand but Yoo is controlling the position.
Yoo drops back looking for a leg! House is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and House manages to kick Yoo off! Yoo jumps back into House's guard.
Yoo trying to control but House is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
House looks for the body kick but Yoo saw that one coming.
Yoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Yoo changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. House tries to avoid it but Yoo manages to keep hold of a leg and drag House to the ground. House escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Yoo shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. House is trying to defend but Yoo finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
House has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Yoo is on him like a limpet, forcing House back against the cage.
House breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Both fighters circling a little - House finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Yoo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
House is looking to slow Yoo down with leg kicks.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoo is just out of range.
Yoo attempts a counter takedown but House avoids it well and moves away.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House tries to bum rush Yoo with a series of wild strikes but Yoo uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yoo throws a right hand that misses
and House counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Sheldon House is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
House misses the shot to the body.
House throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
House misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
A jab from House finds it's way through Yoo's defenses.
House throws a wild body kick that Yoo sees coming a mile off.
House swings for the body but Yoo moves out of range.
House throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Yoo avoids the body shot from House.
Yoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
House pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Yoo throws a body punch but House moves out of range.
Yoo misses with a jab, cross combination.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from House! But no joy.
House scores with a nice body kick.
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!
Yoo on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
House misses with a hook. Yoo ducked under it nicely.
House swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
House throws a nice outside leg kick.
House misses with a double jab.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon House dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
House takes a swing at Yoo's ribcage but misses.
House throws a leg kick that is checked
and Yoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
House wants to stand back up but Yoo manages to pass into side control.
Yoo wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by House, who protects the arm well.
Yoo is trying to get an arm triangle but House is defending well.
House tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
House is trying to stand up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoo unloads with some shots from mount but House bucks and avoids them well.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
House wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Yoo content just to control the position here.
Yoo trying to control but House is having none of it.
You get the feeling that House really doesn't like being in this position too much.
Yoo looking to control but House is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
House squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Yoo looking to control but House is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
House felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
House is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
House bucks up and throws Yoo to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from House - that will leave a mark!
House motions for Yoo to come forward. House throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Yoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but House sprawls and moves away.
House fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Yoo checks it well.
House throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yoo tries to counter with a takedown but House is quick to defend against it.
House misses with a straight right.
Yoo drops down looking for a counter takedown but House sprawls and moves away.
Yoo checks a low kick from House.
Yoo half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
House tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Yoo was well out of range. Poor timing from House.
House pushes Yoo away with a front kick.
House connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yoo takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
House avoids a punch combination nicely.
House throws a body punch but Yoo moves out of range.
Good shot there by House.
Yoo walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. House checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circle momentarily. Yoo darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
House tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoo is able to avoid easily.
House throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yoo takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
House looks to score with a jab to the body but Yoo is just out of range.
Yoo staying out of range there.
Yoo avoids the head kick by House.
Yoo feinted with a counter takedown.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Yoo checks a leg kick.
Yoo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
House takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Yoo walks into a left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sheldon House showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
House throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
House throws a hook but Yoo blocks it.
House moves out of range of the strikes.
Yoo lands a jab to the nose.
House tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Yoo is able to avoid easily.
Yoo takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
House throws a leg kick
and Yoo counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
House tries to push off, looking to stand up, but Yoo manages to move to mount!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yoo controlling from mount.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
House is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoo looking to control but House is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
House wants to get back to his feet.
House somehow manages to escape the mount and get back to his feet!
House throws a leg kick
and Yoo decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in House's guard.
Yoo sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed House's guard.
House keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Yoo is working for a submission of some sort.
House pushes Yoo off and gets back to his feet.
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!
House misses with an uppercut
and Yoo counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Yoo working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Yoo trying to control the position from guard on top but House is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
House is looking to stand up but Yoo isn't so interested in that idea.
Yoo looking to pass the guard.
House wants to get back to his feet but Yoo passes into half guard.
Yoo throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yoo trying to control from half guard but House is working away.
House on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yoo is looking to take a break and control but House is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
House is looking to escape.
Yoo thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
House tries to kick Yoo off but Yoo keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
House is refusing to be controlled, as Yoo sits in half guard.
House looks like he's trying to stand up.
Yoo is keen to just control but House is a slippery customer.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
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.
House is trying to stand back up but Yoo is controlling him
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
House looks for the body kick but Yoo saw that one coming.
Yoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yoo blocks a jab.
Yoo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Yoo closes the distance and clinches up with House, looking for a takedown. Yoo pushes House against the cage but House circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
House is looking to land body kicks.
House throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Yoo.
Yoo feinted with a counter takedown.
House misses with a series of wild punches.
Yoo tries to counter with a takedown but House is quick to defend against it.
Soo Young Yoo has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
House stuns Yoo with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Sheldon House.
I've got House 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 Paul Gruel scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 28:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sheldon House!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michele Albertini (ranked 1016 p4p, 1143 weight class) and Walter Gun (ranked 114 p4p, 125 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Walter Gun enters the cage!
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275
8 - 4 - 0 |
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194 cm
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275
5 - 0 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
Excellent boxer
Very strong |
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Decent wrestler
World class boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Michele Albertini!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Walter Gun!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Albertini slips a jab from Gun.
Albertini lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
A left lands for Gun.
It looks like Michele Albertini has been cut.
Albertini lands the left hand.
Albertini has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 3Band MMA in the buildup to the fight.
Albertini misses with a body shot.
Gun moves into the clinch.
Gun throws a head punch that misses.
Gun scores with a shoulder strike.
Gun breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Gun scores with a hook.
Albertini misses with an uppercut.
Albertini moves away from the strike by Gun.
Gun with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gun is looking to clinch.
Albertini will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gun cracks Albertini with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Albertini misses with a lunging right hand
and Gun counters with a right hand to the body.
Albertini ducks under a wild hook from Gun.
Gun ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Albertini is breathing heavily.
Albertini takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Gun feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Albertini sprawling to the canvas! Albertini rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Gun finish him?!
Albertini is rocked!
Gun drops a shoulder and throws a monster hook that connects perfectly to the side of Albertini's head, knocking him out cold! Gun is extatic as he celebrates with his cornermen.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Walter Gun!
Walter Gun is the new heavyweight champion!
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energy
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hype
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pop
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mgr
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FIGHT
RATING
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