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Undercard bout

Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Styles (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Cy Sharp (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Styles comes to the cage accompanied by Where Them Girls At. On his way into the cage it seems that Nick Styles has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Nick Styles seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?

Styles
vs
Sharp

198 cm
28
250 lbs
5 - 3 - 0

185 cm
27
245 lbs
2 - 2 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent MT
Good chin

Good wrestler
Decent boxing
Solid chin

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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Nick Styles!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Cy Sharp!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Styles throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice body kick there by Styles.
Sharp shoots in but no luck this time.
Styles looks to score with a jab to the body but Sharp is just out of range.
Sharp shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed Sharp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Styles thows a body kick. Sharp tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Styles connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Sharp looks gassed!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!

Styles lands a big head kick that sends Sharp tumbling to the mat! Styles takes a step backwards and waves Sharp back to his feet - he wants the finish!

It looks like Cy Sharp has been cut.
Styles lands a high kick!
Styles feints with a shoulder and throws a nice leg kick to Sharp's calf.
Styles keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Nick Styles has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Cy Sharp.
Sharp shoots for a double leg takedown but Styles sprawls well. He's pushed Sharp's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sharp shoots in for a double leg but Styles sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Styles feints a jab and as Sharp dips his head, Styles unleashes a brutal head kick that catches Sharp right on the jaw! Timbeeer! Sharp falls backwards in slow motion, only propped up by the cage! Styles smiles a psychotic smile as he stares down his unconscious opponent. That is a scary man.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Nick Styles!
During a confident post fight interview, Nick Styles thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.

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FIGHT
RATING
100%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Nick Sanchez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Stringer Bell (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Sanchez
vs
Bell

186 cm
30
172 lbs
7 - 9 - 0

184 cm
22
175 lbs
1 - 0 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
Good chin

Powerful takedowns
Excellent boxer
Heavy handed

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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 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Nick Sanchez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Stringer Bell!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bell throws a shot to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bell.
Sanchez shoots for a takedown but Bell saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.

Bell drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Sanchez manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Bell wants to improve his position but Sanchez is controlling well.
Bell keeping hold of Sanchez's head, controlling as best he can.
Sanchez thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Bell looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sanchez with the ground and pound but Bell uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sanchez with a flurry of punches that miss.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Bell has his feet on Sanchez's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Bell comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Sanchez tries to clinch but Bell moves out of range.

Bell is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Sanchez's half guard.
Bell is nestled in close to Sanchez, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Sanchez is trying to stand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.

Sanchez is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bell pulls his head out easily.
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. Bell connects with a nice short shot to Sanchez's temple.

Bell is looking for a kimura but Sanchez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Bell to get the leverage.
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!
Bell is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Bell lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Bell lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bell lands with a punch from half guard.
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.
Bell lands with a punch from half guard.

Sanchez actively working from the bottom here.

Bell escapes and gets back to his feet.

Bell shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Sanchez is desperately trying to improve his position but Bell has a good base and remains in mount.
Sanchez is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Sanchez is breathing heavily.
Bell lands with some strikes.
Sanchez wants to try and get back to his feet.
Bell looking to finish Sanchez with some ground and pound. This is bad for Sanchez!
Bell postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Sanchez looks a forlorn figure.
Bell lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Bell controlling from mount.
Bell lands a big shot there that rocks Sanchez but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bell lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Sanchez hang on?
Sanchez is looking to improve his position but Bell isn't that keen on the idea.
Bell controlling from mount.
Bell working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Sanchez takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Sanchez that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.

Sanchez is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sanchez keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Oh Sanchez is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Bell working the ground and pound effectively.
Sanchez really wants to buck Bell off and get back to his feet.
Bell connects with a bit shot that sees Sanchez covering up! More strikes from Bell and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Bell is our winner by TKO!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Stringer Bell!

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FIGHT
RATING
98%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Juan Tyson Marquez (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Eric Landshark (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Juan Tyson Marquez had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 146.9lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Eric Landshark acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.

Tyson Marquez
vs
Landshark

182 cm
20
158 lbs
4 - 2 - 0

173 cm
21
155 lbs
2 - 1 - 0

BJJ Purple Belt
Dangerous knees
Good chin

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Intelligent

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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Juan Tyson Marquez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Eric Landshark!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Steve Montenegro and Joseph Jones.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marquez looks to clinch

and Landshark counters with a nice double leg into side control. Marquez won't be happy with that.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marquez prevents Landshark from moving into mount.
Marquez struggling a bit here.
Landshark tries to advance to mount but Marquez denies him.
Landshark cracks Marquez with a big right hand but Marquez just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Marquez wants to control but Landshark postures up.
Landshark fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Landshark working away.
Marquez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Landshark tries to pass the half guard into mount. Marquez knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Landshark is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Marquez is looking for a sweep. Landshark is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landshark moves into full mount! Marquez won't be happy about that!
Landshark is landing with some decent strikes but Marquez is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Landshark lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Landshark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Landshark controlling the position easily from mount.
Marquez sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Landshark not doing much here.
Marquez is staying active underneath Landshark, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Landshark wants to free his trapped foot but Marquez is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Marquez is trying to maintain the position but Landshark is very close to passing his half guard.
Landshark perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landshark wants to pass to mount but Marquez is defending the position.
Both fighters really going for it on the ground here!
Landshark stalling away here and it's allowed Marquez to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
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!

Marquez has his foot on Landshark's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Landshark works his way back into a safe position though.
Marquez not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Landshark lands a couple of elbows.
Marquez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Landshark.
Landshark trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Landshark preventing the sweep.
Landshark lands a couple of digs.
Landshark trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez tries to land a sweep but no joy.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Landshark controls the pace.
Landshark pushing down on Marquez's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Landshark trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Marquez moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Marquez keeping moving, preventing Landshark from controlling successfully.
Landshark looks gassed!
Marquez looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Landshark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now.
Landshark is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Marquez is trying to keep Landshark in close.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez trying to control the position here.
Landshark looking to pass the guard.
Landshark wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Marquez moves into full mount! Landshark won't be happy about that!
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Landshark is trying to escape the mount.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Eric Landshark dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!

Marquez scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A shot to the liver by Marquez. Beautiful body shot.
Marquez looks to score with a jab to the body but Landshark is just out of range.
Marquez cracks Landshark with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.

Landshark moves into the clinch.
Marquez lands a knee to the body.
Landshark drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Marquez gets the underhooks and prevents it.

Marquez manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Marquez holds on and takes a little breather.
Landshark in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Landshark wants to control from the top but Marquez keeps moving.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Marquez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Landshark is pushing down on Marquez's leg trying to pass to half guard. Marquez is fighting to maintain full guard but Landshark has managed to sneak the leg through.
Landshark drops an elbow to the side of Marquez's head.
Marquez is pressing down on Landshark's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Landshark tries to free his leg and advance position but Marquez is retaining full guard.
Landshark is breathing heavily.
Landshark preventing the sweep.
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Marquez decides to stand up.
Marquez throws a body punch but Landshark moves out of range.
Marquez misses with a telegraphed body shot

and Landshark decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Marquez's guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Marquez is trying to keep Landshark in close.
Marquez manages to land a sweep and now he's in mount on top!
Marquez prevents Landshark from getting the reversal.

Marquez is standing up, even though he is in mount.
Landshark swats away the attempt to clinch by Marquez.
Landshark is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Marquez.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marquez digs a good body shot into Landshark's ribs.
Marquez is looking to wear down Landshark with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Marquez misses with a body shot.

Marquez gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Landshark to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Marquez wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Landshark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now.
Landshark trying to control but Marquez is working from the bottom.
Landshark trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Landshark sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Landshark pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Marquez is keeping the position for now.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.

Marquez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Landshark has managed to free his arm - good work.
Marquez is trying to control. Landshark wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Landshark tries to get to full guard but Marquez has control of the leg.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Landshark is trying to stand back up but Marquez is controlling him
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

That was a close second round but I would say that Juan Tyson Marquez will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!

Marquez scores with a nice right hand.
Marquez lands a nice looking body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from Marquez misses the target.
Landshark fails to land the takedown.
Landshark walks into a left hand.
Marquez connects with a body shot that sends Landshark's belly button to the back.
Marquez lands a slapping body shot.
Marquez lands a jab to Landshark's midsection.
Marquez lands a jab to Landshark's midsection.
Jab by Marquez.
Marquez thuds a left hand into Landshark's body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Landshark gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Landshark takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Landshark avoids the body shot from Marquez.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Landshark takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Nice sprawl there from Marquez as Landshark shoots in.

Landshark shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Oh and he's advanced to full mount straight away.
Marquez wants to control but Landshark is having none of it.
Marquez is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Landshark is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Landshark trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Landshark avoids the attempt from Marquez to control.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Marquez is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Marquez regains half guard.
Landshark really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Marquez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Marquez wants to control but Landshark is keeping busy.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Landshark trying to control the action but Marquez is working from the bottom.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Landshark is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Marquez is adopting a defensive guard.
Marquez trying to keep a closed guard but Landshark is proving a slippery customer.
Landshark passes Marquez's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Landshark wants to take a breather but Marquez is having none of it.
Marquez manages to get to full guard.
Eric Landshark has got the better of the ground game so far.
Landshark looking to sit in guard and control but Marquez gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Landshark wants to stand up but Marquez is controlling him.
Marquez is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Marquez wants to get up but he can't break Landshark's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marquez is pushing down on Landshark's leg trying to pass to half guard. Landshark is fighting to maintain full guard but Marquez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Marquez wants to stand up but Landshark is controlling the position.
Landshark trying to control but Marquez postures up.

Marquez is trying to work for a kimura but Landshark is defending well.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Marquez is thwarting Landshark's attempts to control the position.

And that's the end of the fight!
Juan Tyson Marquez showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Marquez has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan Tyson Marquez!
A relieved looking Juan Tyson Marquez thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.

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FIGHT
RATING
58%

Undercard bout

Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Billy Szent (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Henri Eskola (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Billy Szent had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 171.3lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. Billy Szent has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?

Szent
vs
Eskola

180 cm
21
183 lbs
6 - 6 - 0

180 cm
28
170 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

Powerful takedowns
Brawler
Very quick

Good takedowns
Counter striker
Determined

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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Billy Szent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Henri Eskola!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Franklyn Lucas and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Szent shoots in and gets a takedown into Eskola's guard.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Eskola is trying to keep Szent in close.
Szent working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Szent trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Eskola manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Eskola trying to control but Szent is working from the bottom.
Szent keeping full guard, as Eskola tries to pass.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.

Szent has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Eskola can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Eskola trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Eskola controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Szent is pulling down on Eskola's head to control his posture.
Eskola wants to stand but Szent is controlling his posture from full guard.
Eskola pushing down on Szent's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Eskola seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Eskola not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Eskola is taking a breather. Szent 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.
Szent is trying to control but can't.
Eskola has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Szent holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Szent is not content to let Eskola control the position.

It looks like we're going to have a standup here. Neither fighter is doing enough on the ground.

Eskola shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Szent is trying to defend but Eskola finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
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!
Eskola working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Szent's thigh. Szent counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Szent controlling Eskola's posture.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskola is looking to work some ground and pound but Szent has wrist control.
Szent controlling Eskola's posture.
Eskola wants to control from the top but Szent keeps moving.
Szent has his hands on Eskola's head, controlling the position.
Szent is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Szent wants to free his trapped foot but Eskola is holding on for dear life with his legs.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Eskola punching from the bottom.

Eskola makes his way to full guard, as Szent worked for a kimura.
Eskola is trying to control the position but Szent postures up.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Eskola can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Szent controls the pace.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

A close round but Henri Eskola will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Szent circles away from the clinch attempt.

Szent gets the takedown into side control.
Szent misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
An elbow from Szent crashes against the mat.
Szent trying to control the action but Eskola is working from the bottom.
Eskola is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Eskola is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Szent asserts his dominance and retains side control.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Szent working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Szent in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Eskola struggling a bit here.
Eskola is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Szent is controlling him well.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

Szent looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Szent in side control, throwing shots but Eskola defends.

Szent tries for a kimura but Eskola is defending well.
The referee asks Szent politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Szent prefers to stall for the moment though.
Eskola regains half guard, as Szent was trying to land strikes.
Szent is looking to take a break and control but Eskola is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Eskola wants to improve his position but Szent is controlling well.
Szent is thwarting Eskola's attempts to control the position.
Szent misses with a head shot. Eskola uses the momentum to regain guard.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szent postures up.
Szent engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Eskola managing to control the position.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.

The referee has ruled that neither fighter is active enough on the ground and has stood them back up.
Szent shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Eskola but Eskola pushes him off and we're back to square one.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

Billy Szent dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!

Szent shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Szent sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Szent trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Eskola tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Eskola keeping full guard, as Szent tries to pass.
Szent trying to control the position from guard on top but Eskola is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Eskola looking to sweep here. No luck so far.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Szent throws a big elbow that misses.
Szent stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Eskola swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Eskola working a defensive guard here.

Well, the referee has seen enough. Neither fighter is active enough on the ground so he's stood them back up.
Szent throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Eskola's waist but Eskola gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Szent off to one side.
Szent shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Eskola counters by clinching up.

Szent successfully pulls guard.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Szent is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Eskola trying to control but Szent is working from the bottom.
Billy Szent overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Szent working a defensive guard but Eskola manages to pass into side control anyway.
Eskola is looking to take a break and control but Szent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.

Eskola stands up and beckons Szent to his feet.
Eskola is looking to clinch.

Eskola gets the takedown into side control.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Szent prevents Eskola from improving position.
Eskola is looking to take a break and control but Szent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Szent keeps Eskola under control for a moment.
You can see the frustration on Szent's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Eskola is looking to take a break and control but Szent is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Eskola tries to stand but Szent is controlling his head.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Szent tries to buck Eskola off but Eskola is having none of it.
Szent regains half guard.

Eskola is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Szent has managed to free his arm - good work.
Szent is holding on to half guard well.
Eskola wants to pass the guard but Szent is defending well.
Szent is positioning himself well to prevent Eskola advancing to mount.
The crowd applaud the fighters efforts here as the round comes to an end.

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 Billy Szent.
I think Szent has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.

Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 30:28

In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Billy Szent!
Billy Szent really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that TFP Graphics - Pit Inc logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.

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C
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energy
A | B

hype
A | B

pop
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A | B

FIGHT
RATING
45%

Undercard bout

Co-main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Javier Cruz (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Dova Lova (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.

Cruz
vs
Lova

190 cm
21
210 lbs
3 - 1 - 0

191 cm
20
212 lbs
2 - 0 - 0

BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
Cuts easily

BJJ Purple Belt
Decent boxing
Good gas tank

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Cruz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Dova Lova!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Chad Campbell and Jorge Garcia.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cruz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Lova.
Dova Lova seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lova blocks a jab.
Lova misses with an uppercut.
Lova ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cruz moves away.
Lova looks to score with a jab to the body but Cruz is just out of range.
Lova misses with a body shot.
Lova staying out of range there.
Lova dips to his left and cracks Cruz with an uppercut!

Lova decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Lova in particular looking to stall.

Lova is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Lova wants to control but Cruz is keeping him busy.
Cruz knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lova on the ground.

That's one minute gone in the round.

Lova in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Cruz tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Lova!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dova Lova!

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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
34%

Main event

Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between James Toney (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class) and Milad Yakubi (ranked 0 p4p, 0 weight class). Toney comes to the cage accompanied by Wicked. Yakubi has chosen Panjabi MC Feat. Jay Z - Beware as his entrance music. Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Milad Yakubi enters the cage!

Toney
vs
Yakubi

179 cm
23
220 lbs
9 - 2 - 0

177 cm
23
222 lbs
6 - 1 - 0

Good wrestling
Excellent boxer
Insanely flexible

BJJ Brown Belt
Counter striker
Good gas tank

Brute

Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, James Toney!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Milad Yakubi!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jonathan Paton and Reed Andrews.

The bell rings for round one and we are underway!

Toney has taken the fight to the clinch.
Yakubi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toney is keeping busy.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Toney works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Toney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakubi's elbow.
Yakubi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakubi prevents a body shot from Toney.
Toney misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Toney presses Yakubi against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Yakubi looking to slow down the pace here.

That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Yakubi creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toney misses with a punch to the body.
Toney avoids a wild elbow strike from Yakubi.
Yakubi misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
Toney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A shot in the inside from Toney.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Toney - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Yakubi tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Toney just stands there and leans against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Toney just leaning against Yakubi, taking a breather.
Toney misses with the head strike.
Yakubi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yakubi is looking to take this one to the mat.
Toney throws a punch but it's blocked by Yakubi.
Toney avoiding damage as Yakubi throws knees to the body.
Toney misses with a punch to the body.
Yakubi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toney tries to work over Yakubi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toney stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yakubi takes a shot to the head.
Toney tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Toney tries a body shot but Yakubi blocks it.
Toney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Toney slowing the pace effectively.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toney.
The referee calls for Toney to work.
Yakubi tries a knee to the head but he's missed.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toney tries a body shot but Yakubi blocks it.
Toney blocks an elbow strike from Yakubi.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Toney has Yakubi pushed against the cage.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Toney swings wildly with an uppercut but Yakubi uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yakubi blocking some punches.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toney misses with a hook from the clinch.
Toney doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Toney stalling.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toney dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!

Toney throws a lazy uppercut

and Yakubi counters with a single leg into guard. Toney didn't expect that.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters - he looks like he's thinking about a standup.
Toney looking for a sweep. Not yet Toney, not yet.
Yakubi is fighting to break Toney's control of his arms but Toney is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Yakubi stops Toney from standing up.
Toney preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yakubi trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Toney manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Toney pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Yakubi is keeping the position for now.
Yakubi wants to sweep but no luck.

Yakubi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Toney gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Yakubi looking to hit a scissor sweep but Toney is one step ahead there.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney passes Yakubi's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Toney scoring with strikes to the body and head.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Toney trying to pass the guard but Yakubi defending well.
Yakubi tries to roll over but Toney keeps him under control.
Yakubi is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Yakubi wants to control but Toney is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Toney lands with a punch from half guard.
Toney keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.

That's two minutes gone in the round.

The ref stands the fighters back up because James Toney just wasn't active enough.
Yakubi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown

and Toney counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Toney.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yakubi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakubi blocks an uppercut.
Yakubi blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yakubi blocks an uppercut.
Toney struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakubi controls his hands.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakubi blocks an uppercut.
Yakubi trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yakubi into the cage.
Toney displaying some good clinch control by pressing Yakubi up against the cage.
Yakubi throws an elbow but it misses.
Toney tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yakubi's elbow.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Toney.
Toney misses with a body punch.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of stalling here from Toney.
A head punch on the inside from Toney fails to land.
Toney lands a right hand.
James Toney has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Yakubi trying to control the position but instead, Toney has worked for underhooks and has pushed Yakubi into the cage.
Toney misses with the head strike.
Toney misses with a punch to the body.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Yakubi has a couple of punches blocked by Toney.
Toney avoiding damage.

Yakubi ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Yakubi no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toney dominated that second 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.

Toney looks to score with a jab to the body but Yakubi is just out of range.
Yakubi shoots in but Toney avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Toney lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.

It looks like Milad Yakubi has been cut.

Toney lands a left and a right that send Yakubi crashing to the mat, dazed. Toney thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!

Yakubi is rocked!
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!
Toney getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Yakubi is still on wobbly legs! Can Toney finish him?

Yakubi tries to keep at a distance but Toney has taken the fight into the clinch.
Toney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Yakubi.
Toney is leaning against Yakubi and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.
Yakubi seems to have recovered his senses.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
Toney working aggressively here.
Yakubi blocks a punch to the side of the head.

That's one minute gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Toney as the two fighters clinch.
Toney lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Toney misses with some punches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Yakubi just misses with a elbow thrown towards Toney's brow.
Toney lands a hook to the side of the head.

Yakubi pulls guard successfully.
Yakubi working a defensive guard here.

Yakubi has his foot on Toney's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Toney works his way back into a safe position though.
Toney working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Toney slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Toney cracks Yakubi with a big elbow.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yakubi is trying to get back to half guard.
Toney is staying tight to Yakubi's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Toney's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Yakubi tries to improve position but can't.
Toney controlling from side mount.
James Toney overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.

That's three minutes gone in the round.

We're going to have a standup here because James Toney wasn't active enough for the referee's liking.
Toney works Yakubi's body with a nice hook.
Yakubi gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Toney lands a glancing blow to the side of Yakubi's head.
Toney connects with a good right hand that stumbles Yakubi. Yakubi circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Yakubi shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Toney pinned against the cage. Toney gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Toney is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Yakubi can do to turn this around?

Toney rushes Yakubi and presses him up against the cage.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Toney.
Toney stalling against the cage.
Toney misses with a punch to the body.
Yakubi blocking some punches.
Toney lands a nice uppercut.
Yakubi blocking some punches.
Yakubi blocks a body shot from Toney.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Toney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toney is pushing Yakubi up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toney clearly takes that round.
The cut man is working on Milad Yakubi's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!

Yakubi shoots in for a takedown but Toney shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Yakubi's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Toney connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Yakubi scrambles back to his feet.
Toney connects with a crisp jab.
Toney misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Yakubi gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Toney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toney misses with a kick to the body.

Yakubi drives through and clinches with Toney against the cage.
Toney swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Toney holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Toney misses with a hook to the ribs.

That's one minute gone in the round.
Toney tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Toney slowing the pace effectively.
Yakubi blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Toney lands a hook to the side of the head.
Toney misses with a punch on the inside.
Yakubi tries to land knees in the clinch but Toney avoids the damage to the body.
Yakubi is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Toney is keeping busy.
Yakubi dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Toney stalling against the cage.

That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yakubi blocks a body shot from Toney.
Toney lands a shot to the body.
Yakubi missing with knees to the body.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Toney takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Toney scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Toney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A hook to the body from Toney.

That's three minutes gone in the round.
Toney lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Yakubi backwards.
Toney controlling the action here for a moment.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Toney creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Toney misses with a hook to the ribs.
Toney misses with a punch to the body.
Yakubi goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toney throws a head punch that misses.

That's four minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Toney.
Yakubi prevents a body shot from Toney.
Toney tries to throw a body punch but Yakubi avoids it by throwing Toney back against the cage.
Toney stalling the fight.
A short uppercut from Toney.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Toney tries to work over Yakubi's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Toney goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Toney tries to throw a body punch but Yakubi avoids it by throwing Toney back against the cage.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Toney lands a nice uppercut.
Toney misses with a punch to the body.
Toney struggles to land a body shot inside as Yakubi controls his hands.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.

James Toney had his way with Milad Yakubi in that round.
The cut man is working on Milad Yakubi's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.

Toney misses with a wild body shot.
Yakubi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Toney.
Yakubi with a lazy takedown attempt
and Toney counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Toney throws a series of punches but Yakubi moves out of range.
Toney ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
James Toney is winning the standup battle so far.
Yakubi shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Toney connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.

Toney lands a big right hand that sends Yakubi crashing to the mat! Toney stays standing though and waves Yakubi back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Toney throws a jab but it's blocked by Yakubi.
Toney fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Yakubi to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Yakubi looks to clinch but Toney throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Yakubi taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!

Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 5, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). James Toney!
James Toney is the new light heavyweight champion!
A victorious James Toney thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.