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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Andrew Perez (ranked 3732 p4p, 6381 weight class) and Tommy Ayomy (ranked 416 p4p, 545 weight class). Ayomy has chosen 1 2 3 as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Andrew Perez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Tommy Ayomy!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ayomy forces Perez back against the cage and clinches.
Ayomy misses with the head strike.
Ayomy lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Perez.
Perez blocking some punches.
Perez blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ayomy working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ayomy is stalling here.
Ayomy's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Ayomy misses with some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Perez turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Perez manages to end up in side control.
Check out the look on Perez's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ayomy sneaks back into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ayomy trying to control from the bottom.
Ayomy won't allow Perez to pass to mount.
Perez moves nicely into side control.
Ayomy tries to buck Perez off but Perez is having none of it.
Perez looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Perez is looking to take a break and control but Ayomy is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Ayomy is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Perez looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Ayomy kicks off Perez and gets to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perez gets tackled into the cage by Ayomy. Ayomy maintains the clinch.
Ayomy has Perez pushed against the cage.
Perez fails to pull the fight into his guard.
The referee calls for Ayomy to work.
Stalling in the clinch from Ayomy.
Ayomy's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Ayomy pushes Perez back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Ayomy lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Perez manages to break the clinch.
Ayomy closes the distance and pushes Perez back into the cage.
Perez's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ayomy stalling.
Perez fails to pull guard.
Ayomy swings wildly with an uppercut but Perez uses good head movement to avoid it.
Perez being controlled against the cage.
Ayomy has a couple of punches blocked by Perez.
A short left from Ayomy.
Perez blocks an uppercut.
Ayomy misses with a punch on the inside.
Perez gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Ayomy regains guard.
Perez pushing down on Ayomy's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Ayomy wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perez trying to control from half guard but Ayomy is working away.
Perez is looking to advance position but Ayomy won't allow it.
Ayomy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Perez is working away from the top position though.
Ayomy might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Perez haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Ayomy is staying active underneath Perez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ayomy is trying to maintain the position but Perez is very close to passing his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tommy Ayomy dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Ayomy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Ayomy wants to clinch.
Perez half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ayomy takes the fight into the clinch.
Perez takes a shot to the head.
Perez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Ayomy uses from the top position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ayomy tries to free his leg and advance position but Perez is retaining full guard.
Perez will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Ayomy is sitting in close to Perez's body. Perez has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Ayomy is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Ayomy is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Perez.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Andrew Perez!
In defeat, Tommy Ayomy stepped up to the mic, saying 'Sorry'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alessio Da Santiago (ranked 4362 p4p, 25751 weight class) and Wesley Carter (ranked 221 p4p, 295 weight class). Alessio Da Santiago 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Alessio Da Santiago!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Wesley Carter!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Carter thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Da Santiago's head.
Da Santiago is looking for a sweep. Carter is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Carter tries to stand but his arm is trapped.
Da Santiago is trying to get back to full guard.
Carter is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Carter sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Da Santiago defending well though.
Da Santiago regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carter.
Carter throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Da Santiago had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Carter defends it easily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Carter accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Da Santiago has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Carter can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Da Santiago looking for a guillotine here but Carter defends easily.
Carter is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Da Santiago working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Carter doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Da Santiago is tightening it up a little... Carter has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Carter reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Carter taps out! Nice BJJ there by Da Santiago!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Alessio Da Santiago!
After the big win, Alessio Da Santiago made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors UnderGround Supplements and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dragon Li Chai (ranked 24290 p4p, 5991 weight class) and Levi Rowan (ranked 282 p4p, 244 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Dragon Li Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Levi Rowan!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Gregory Folan and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rowan lands with a nice body punch.
Chai moves out of range of the strikes.
Chai attempts a counter takedown but Rowan avoids it well and moves away.
Rowan pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rowan misses with a looping right.
Chai half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Rowan misses the shot to the body.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
We've been informed that Rowan has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Levi Rowan seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rowan throws the left hand but Chai avoids the punch easily.
Rowan misses with a hook. Chai ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowan misses with a straight right.
Chai tries to counter with a takedown but Rowan is quick to defend against it.
Chai moves away from the strike by Rowan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rowan misses the jab.
Rowan misses with a wild body shot.
Chai changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Chai slips under a jab.
Rowan misses with a hook.
Rowan smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Rowan swings widly with a right hand
and Chai counters with a shoot takedown. Rowan fights it but they end up in guard.
Rowan is trying to keep Chai in close.
Chai drops back looking for a leg! Rowan is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Rowan manages to kick Chai off! Chai jumps back into Rowan's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chai trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Rowan manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Chai is adopting a defensive guard.
Chai looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Rowan is defending well. Chai quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Rowan has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Chai celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
A victorious Dragon Li Chai thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Alex Wright really struggled with his weight cut for this fight. After coming in at 175.0, he had two hours to cut the additional weight. He was unable to do so and as a result, his fight with Rammsie Hartmann was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Colton Ortiz (ranked 1963 p4p, 3423 weight class) and Harry Hendersons (ranked 206 p4p, 338 weight class). Colton Ortiz could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Harry Hendersons's chin.
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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 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Ortiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Harry Hendersons!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hendersons shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Hendersons showed some decent athleticism there.
Hendersons is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.
Hendersons is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ortiz doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Hendersons.
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is defending well.
Ortiz trying to control here.
We've been hearing good reports from Ortiz's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura but Ortiz is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Hendersons to get the leverage.
Ortiz gets full guard.
Ortiz is looking for a triangle but Hendersons pushes his legs off easily.
Hendersons tries to free his leg and advance position but Ortiz is retaining full guard.
Ortiz is trying to keep Hendersons in close.
Ortiz is looking for a triangle but Hendersons pushes his legs off easily.
Ortiz has his foot on Hendersons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendersons works his way back into a safe position though.
Hendersons trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hendersons wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position.
Hendersons working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hendersons drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Hendersons jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendersons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hendersons wanted to stand there but Ortiz had control of the position.
Ortiz is trying to keep Hendersons in close.
Ortiz looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hendersons pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ortiz is keeping the position for now.
Ortiz has his foot on Hendersons's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hendersons works his way back into a safe position though.
Ortiz looking for a guillotine here but Hendersons defends easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
Hendersons works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Hendersons tries to pass the half guard into mount. Ortiz knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortiz keeps control of the position for the meantime.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendersons is thwarting Ortiz's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hendersons is looking to advance position but Ortiz won't allow it.
Ortiz is pressing down on Hendersons's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendersons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hendersons postures up in Ortiz's guard and throws a big left but Ortiz blocks it.
Hendersons is pushing down on Ortiz's leg trying to pass to half guard. Ortiz is fighting to maintain full guard but Hendersons has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hendersons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Hendersons is working for a kimura but Ortiz is defending it quite comfortably.
Ortiz tries to get to full guard but Hendersons has control of the leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ortiz actively working from the bottom here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hendersons dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hendersons gets a takedown into half guard.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Ortiz is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Hendersons's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Hendersons's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons looks to control his opponent's hands but he's not mananging it at the moment.
Hendersons is really stuck here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hendersons fending off the submission attempt from Ortiz.
Hendersons tries to roll but Ortiz sticks to his back.
Ortiz is trying to stick to Hendersons's back but Hendersons is turning into Ortiz. He's managed to reverse the position - now he's in Ortiz's guard. Polite applause from the crowd in appreciation of some nice Jiu Jitsu by Hendersons.
Harry Hendersons has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hendersons is looking to work some ground and pound but Ortiz has wrist control.
Hendersons stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Ortiz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Hendersons has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hendersons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hendersons avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Ortiz will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hendersons wants to pass the guard but Ortiz is keeping the position.
Ortiz working for a triangle but Hendersons defends it easily.
Ortiz keeping full guard, as Hendersons tries to pass.
Ortiz trying to control the position.
Ortiz has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hendersons can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Hendersons fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Ortiz gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Hendersons is working for a submission of some sort.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
Hendersons prevents Ortiz from improving his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendersons pulls his head out easily.
Ortiz is trying to maintain the position but Hendersons is very close to passing his half guard.
Hendersons looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendersons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortiz looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Harry Hendersons showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Hendersons tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Ortiz swivels and escapes.
Hendersons shoots in and gets a takedown into Ortiz's guard.
Hendersons passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Hendersons is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Ortiz knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Ortiz tries to bench press Hendersons off him but Hendersons keeps the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Ortiz has escaped the position, nice work there.
Ortiz is trying to control Hendersons's posture but Hendersons avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz is trying to improve his position.
Ortiz can't do much from the bottom here.
Hendersons tries to move to mount but Ortiz blocks the move with his legs.
Ortiz manages to work his way to half guard, despite Hendersons's best efforts.
Ortiz is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Ortiz looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hendersons is pressing down on Ortiz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ortiz is holding on for now.
Hendersons is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hendersons is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ortiz has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ortiz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Hendersons pulls his head out easily.
Hendersons seems to be looking for submissions.
Ortiz gets back to full guard.
Ortiz is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hendersons is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ortiz throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hendersons sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ortiz's guard.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ortiz is looking to control Hendersons's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Ortiz avoid being mounted?
Hendersons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Hendersons is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ortiz defends it well.
Hendersons is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ortiz sees it coming and defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Ortiz looking for submissions off his back.
Ortiz looking for a kimura from the bottom but Hendersons passes into side control!
Ortiz is trying to improve his position.
Hendersons misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Hendersons looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortiz is trying to control Hendersons's posture but Hendersons avoids it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Harry Hendersons comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hendersons 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Harry Hendersons!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 1560 p4p, 3555 weight class) and Jens Jensen (ranked 94 p4p, 199 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Claus Haba!
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, Jens Jensen!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Haba looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Jensen!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jensen is looking to reverse the position.
Haba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haba tries for a kimura but Jensen is defending well.
Haba looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haba throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Jensen wants to get back to his feet but Haba drags him back down.
Haba working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Haba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jensen, who protects the arm well.
Haba is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Jensen has escaped the position, nice work there.
Haba thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Haba is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Jensen knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Jensen is not content to let Haba control the position.
Jensen is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haba wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jensen, who protects the arm well.
Haba tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Haba is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Jensen is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Jensen tries to buck Haba off but Haba is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jensen wants to control but Haba postures up.
Jensen is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Haba tries for a kimura but Jensen is defending well.
Jensen wants to control but Haba postures up.
Haba has an Americana. Jensen didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Haba is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Haba hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Claus Haba!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tylonal Jones (ranked 2031 p4p, 2147 weight class) and Fish Hands (ranked 227 p4p, 238 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Jones might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Rubber band man. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Tylonal Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Fish Hands!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones misses with a double jab
and Hands counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Hands lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
A punch combination from Jones misses.
Jones throws a nice looking combination but Hands bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Jones tries to clinch but Hands is having none of it.
Hands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jones.
As Jones backs off Hands throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range.
Jones closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Fish Hands has been cut.
Jones throws a series of punches but Hands moves out of range.
Jones looks to clinch
and Hands makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones throws a left and a right that both miss
enabling Hands to counter with a crisp jab.
Jones throws a combination that misses
and Hands counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jones is breathing heavily.
Jones misses with a combination
and Hands counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
Jones misses with a takedown
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
A head kick by Jones misses
and Hands counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hands counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jones! Hands lets Jones back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Jones is rocked!
Hands is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jones closes the distance but Hands moves to the side
and Hands counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Jones falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Fish Hands!
A very excited looking Fish Hands made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Robert Leahy (ranked 1873 p4p, 4063 weight class) and Tim Shamrock (ranked 258 p4p, 481 weight class). Tim Shamrock has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Leahy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Shamrock!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leahy fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Shamrock avoids it really well and circles away.
Leahy shoots in for a double leg but Shamrock sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
It seemed like Shamrock was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Shamrock listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Shamrock lands a nice looking body shot.
Leahy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Shamrock defends it nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Leahy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shamrock leaves Leahy with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Shamrock shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Leahy is looking for a sweep. Shamrock is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leahy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Leahy is trying to control but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shamrock with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Leahy tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.
Shamrock looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Leahy tries to roll over but Shamrock keeps him under control.
Shamrock is trying to control. Leahy wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Leahy trying to control but Shamrock postures up.
Shamrock is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Leahy is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shamrock pulls his head out easily.
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.
Still in half guard, Shamrock seems content to control.
Leahy trying to hold on to Shamrock's head to control him but Shamrock postures up.
Leahy actively working from the bottom here.
Leahy is not content to let Shamrock control the position.
Leahy is pressing down on Shamrock's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Leahy is trying to control the position but Shamrock postures up.
Leahy has his foot on Shamrock's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Shamrock works his way back into a safe position though.
Shamrock is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shamrock engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Leahy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Leahy is looking for a triangle but Shamrock pushes his legs off easily.
Shamrock trying to control but Leahy is working from the bottom.
Shamrock's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Leahy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Shamrock doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Shamrock manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Shamrock controlling from the top position.
Leahy has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Shamrock can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Leahy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Leahy is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Leahy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Shamrock sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leahy can't keep his opponent in guard - Shamrock advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shamrock looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Leahy with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Leahy wants to improve his position but Shamrock is controlling well.
Shamrock is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shamrock works his foot free and advances to mount.
Leahy is in all sorts of trouble here.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Tim Shamrock dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Leahy throws a sloppy head kick and Shamrock moves out of range easily.
Shamrock slaps away a takedown attempt from Leahy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
A decent looking cross lands there for Shamrock.
Leahy darts in looking for a takedown but Shamrock gets double underhooks and turns Leahy into the cage.
Leahy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Shamrock tries to avoid it but Leahy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Shamrock to the ground. Shamrock escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Leahy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Leahy throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Shamrock's waist but Shamrock gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leahy off to one side.
Oooooh!!! Shamrock has knocked Leahy down with a huge combo! Shamrock steps away and waves a wobbly Leahy back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Leahy is rocked!
 It looks like Robert Leahy has been cut.
Shamrock closes the distance and clinches.
Oh Leahy is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shamrock breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shamrock lets his hands go wild with a nice combination. Left! Right! Uppercut! Spinning backfist! Leahy goes down and covers up as Shamrock starts wailing on him! The ref watches the action closely before stepping in and putting a stop to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tim Shamrock!
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