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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alexandr Korev (ranked 6194 p4p, 6306 weight class) and Carl Sagan (ranked 548 p4p, 556 weight class). Korev's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, одинокий во
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alexandr Korev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Carl Sagan!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Korev gets tackled into the cage by Sagan. Sagan maintains the clinch.
Sagan takes a knee right on the jaw!
 It looks like Carl Sagan has been cut.
Korev displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sagan up against the cage.
Sagan fails to pull guard.
Korev blocks an elbow strike from Sagan.
Korev holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Korev pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Korev has Sagan up against the cage in a clinch.
Sagan trying to stall but Korev improves his position.
Sagan trying to control the position but instead, Korev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sagan into the cage.
Korev creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Sagan's defenses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Korev has the Thai clinch. He lands a big knee to the head and Sagan goes down! Korev dives on top of him - Sagan manages to get guard.
 Sagan is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sagan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Sagan is still in real trouble! Can Korev finish him?
Korev loads up on a big left hand. Sagan felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Korev looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Sagan can't hide his disappointment, as Korev celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Alexandr Korev!
Alexandr Korev seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Robert Oppenheimer (ranked 5270 p4p, 5360 weight class) and Santiago Rodriguez (ranked 585 p4p, 589 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Oppenheimer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Santiago Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodriguez stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rodriguez wants it to stay on the feet.
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
A telegraphed right hand from Rodriguez misses the target.
Oppenheimer drops down looking for a counter takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and moves away.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Oppenheimer sprawls well. Oppenheimer wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Rodriguez gets slowly back to his feet.
Rodriguez fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Oppenheimer, pushing him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Rodriguez smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Oppenheimer gets the takedown into side control.
Rodriguez sneaks out the side door and pushes Oppenheimer away - he's back to his feet. The crowd show their appreciation for the escape.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez throws a low kick, looking for Oppenheimer's leg but Oppenheimer calmly moves out of range.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Oppenheimer.
Rodriguez shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Oppenheimer pinned against the cage. Oppenheimer gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Oppenheimer dives in for a single leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
As Oppenheimer backs off Rodriguez throws a huge counter combo but Oppenheimer manages to avoid it all.
Rodriguez misses with a wild body shot.
Rodriguez dodges the punch combination from Oppenheimer.
Oppenheimer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Rodriguez tries a quick counter leg kick but Oppenheimer is wise to it.
Rodriguez looks for a takedown but Oppenheimer sprawls well.
Oppenheimer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but Oppenheimer shows good takedown defense.
Oppenheimer misses with a jab, cross combination.
Oppenheimer fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Rodriguez fails with a takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer is looking for a counter combo.
Oppenheimer leaves Rodriguez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Oppenheimer shoots for a double leg takedown but Rodriguez sprawls well. He's pushed Oppenheimer's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rodriguez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Oppenheimer counters with a series of strikes. Rodriguez will be more careful next time no doubt.
Rodriguez looks winded!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Oppenheimer tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez darts in and clinches Oppenheimer up against the cage.
Oppenheimer looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Rodriguez is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Oppenheimer is defending well.
Oppenheimer has had enough of the clinch but Rodriguez keeps him there for the moment.
Rodriguez just leaning against Oppenheimer, taking a breather.
Rodriguez is working for takedown but Oppenheimer is calmly controlling the position for now.
Rodriguez changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Oppenheimer fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Oppenheimer moves out of range of the body kick.
Oppenheimer clinches up with Rodriguez and pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to break free but Rodriguez pushes him back against the cage.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but Rodriguez won't allow it.
Oppenheimer tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Oppenheimer's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez slaps away a takedown attempt from Oppenheimer, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Rodriguez tries to counter with a clinch but Oppenheimer shakes him off and moves away.
Oppenheimer tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rodriguez defends well and Oppenheimer ends up having to push Rodriguez into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Rodriguez shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Oppenheimer.
No luck for Oppenheimer with that takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Oppenheimer counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Rodriguez takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
It looks like Santiago Rodriguez has been cut.
Rodriguez has a takedown stuffed.
Oppenheimer shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Robert Oppenheimer will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters by clinching up.
Oppenheimer jumps guard but Rodriguez turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Oppenheimer can't find room to land a body shot as Rodriguez controls the action.
A short right from Rodriguez.
Oppenheimer misses with a knee to the head.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Rodriguez tries for a takedown but Oppenheimer manages to get underhooks.
Rodriguez pulls guard successfully.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Oppenheimer wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Oppenheimer is fighting to break Rodriguez's control of his arms but Rodriguez is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer trying to control the position from guard on top but Rodriguez is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Oppenheimer throws an elbow that misses. Rodriguez uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Oppenheimer's guard. Nice move by Rodriguez!
Oppenheimer can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rodriguez controls the pace.
Rodriguez working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Rodriguez passes into half guard.
Rodriguez stands up out of the half guard.
Oppenheimer wants to clinch up but Rodriguez keeps it at a distance.
Oppenheimer misses with a takedown
and Rodriguez counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Rodriguez.
Oppenheimer drags the fight down to the ground.
Santiago Rodriguez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Rodriguez gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oppenheimer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rodriguez fails with the takedown.
Oppenheimer is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Rodriguez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rodriguez has taken the fight to the clinch.
Rodriguez keeps control of Oppenheimer as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Oppenheimer drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Rodriguez has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Oppenheimer uses from the top position.
Rodriguez has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Oppenheimer trying to control but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
Oppenheimer trying to stand up but can't free himself from Rodriguez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Rodriguez working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Oppenheimer has passed into half guard!
Oppenheimer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Oppenheimer wants to stand but Rodriguez has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
Oppenheimer is thwarting Rodriguez's attempts to control the position.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Santiago Rodriguez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Santiago Rodriguez's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oppenheimer throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Rodriguez's waist but Rodriguez gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Oppenheimer off to one side.
Robert Oppenheimer is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rodriguez forces Oppenheimer back against the cage and clinches.
Rodriguez has Oppenheimer pressed against the cage, preventing Oppenheimer from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Rodriguez manages to pull guard.
Rodriguez keeping moving, preventing Oppenheimer from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rodriguez is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Oppenheimer is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Oppenheimer pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rodriguez is keeping the position for now.
Oppenheimer throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Rodriguez works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Oppenheimer wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is pulling down on Oppenheimer's head to control his posture.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Oppenheimer doesn't manage to clinch there - Rodriguez circles away.
Rodriguez leaves Oppenheimer with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Rodriguez instigates a clinch.
Rodriguez blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Oppenheimer is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Robert Oppenheimer. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Oppenheimer tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Rodriguez just stands there and leans against the cage.
Oppenheimer is fighting off a takedown attempt but Rodriguez is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Oppenheimer to the mat. Oppenheimer regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Rodriguez slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Oppenheimer looking for a guillotine here but Rodriguez defends easily.
Rodriguez throwing strikes from guard but Oppenheimer blocks nicely.
Oppenheimer keeping full guard, as Rodriguez tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Oppenheimer looking to control.
Rodriguez tries to free his leg and advance position but Oppenheimer is retaining full guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Oppenheimer fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Rodriguez throws a poor cross that misses
and Oppenheimer counters with a body kick.
Rodriguez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
A little feinted left hand from Oppenheimer on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Rodriguez with a lazy takedown attempt
and Oppenheimer counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Rodriguez takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Oppenheimer defends it nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rodriguez shoots in looking for a takedown. Oppenheimer tries to sprawl out of it but Rodriguez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Oppenheimer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Santiago Rodriguez.
I think Rodriguez has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Santiago Rodriguez!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jarlaxle Baenre (ranked 5020 p4p, 6373 weight class) and Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 499 p4p, 560 weight class). Mengrire Krenakore acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jarlaxle Baenre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mengrire Krenakore!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krenakore has taken the fight to the clinch.
Baenre managing to block the knees to the body from Krenakore.
A left hand lands to the body for Krenakore.
Krenakore can't find room to land a body shot as Baenre controls the action.
Krenakore is trying to push Baenre away but Baenre has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Baenre wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Baenre ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Baenre no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Baenre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Krenakore decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Baenre, up you get!
Baenre moves into the clinch successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Krenakore has Baenre pressed against the cage, preventing Baenre from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Krenakore looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Baenre managing to block the knees to the body from Krenakore.
Baenre blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Baenre is trying to pull guard but Krenakore turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Baenre jumps into guard, dragging Krenakore to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Krenakore with a flurry of punches that miss.
Krenakore won't allow Baenre to sweep him here.
Baenre utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Baenre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Krenakore trying to control but Baenre is working from the bottom.
Baenre is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Krenakore rolls with it to try and escape but Baenre cranks on the arm and Krenakore is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jarlaxle Baenre!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Drake (ranked 5133 p4p, 5273 weight class) and Neil deGrasse Tyson (ranked 526 p4p, 532 weight class). We have two fighters making their debuts here, so let's see who comes out of this one with their first professional victory.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neil deGrasse Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deGrasse Tyson takes the fight into the clinch.
Drake breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight stays on the outside here - deGrasse Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
deGrasse Tyson tries to clinch up.
deGrasse Tyson is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Drake appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Neil deGrasse Tyson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
deGrasse Tyson walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Drake fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging deGrasse Tyson to the ground. Drake is now in deGrasse Tyson's guard.
deGrasse Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Drake throws an elbow that misses. deGrasse Tyson uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Drake's guard. Nice move by deGrasse Tyson!
Drake on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Drake tries to get out of the position.
Drake keeping moving, preventing deGrasse Tyson from controlling successfully.
Drake has control of deGrasse Tyson's left arm, preventing deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but deGrasse Tyson puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
deGrasse Tyson wants to control but Drake is keeping him busy.
Drake looks like he's trying to stand up.
deGrasse Tyson wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
deGrasse Tyson prevents Drake from improving his position.
Drake is doing well to control the position and prevent deGrasse Tyson from advancing to side control.
deGrasse Tyson tries to stand but can't do so whilst Drake controls his leg.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Drake tries to roll over but deGrasse Tyson keeps him under control.
deGrasse Tyson wants to take a breather but Drake is having none of it.
Drake wants to improve his position but deGrasse Tyson is controlling well.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Drake controlling the position for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Drake lands a body shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson throws a nice head kick!
deGrasse Tyson wants to clinch up but Drake keeps it at a distance.
Neil deGrasse Tyson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
deGrasse Tyson moves into the clinch successfully.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Drake stalling the fight.
The referee calls for Drake to work.
Drake turns his hips and lands a very nice judo throw into side control!
Drake creates some space and throws a big elbow, but deGrasse Tyson sees it coming and moves his head just enough to avoid the strike.
Drake in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Drake advances nicely into full mount.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Drake cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drake throws a sloppy strike and deGrasse Tyson uses the opportunity to reverse the position! A bit of a scramble here and deGrasse Tyson has ended up in Drake's guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Drake controlling deGrasse Tyson's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson passes Drake's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Drake is trying to stand back up but deGrasse Tyson is controlling him
deGrasse Tyson is looking to take a break and control but Drake is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Drake tries to kick deGrasse Tyson off but deGrasse Tyson keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control from half guard but Drake is working away.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Drake dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
deGrasse Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that deGrasse Tyson can do to turn this around?
deGrasse Tyson closes the distance and pushes Drake back into the cage.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow just above Drake 's eye.
 It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
deGrasse Tyson keeps control of Drake as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Drake.
deGrasse Tyson with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. deGrasse Tyson obliges.
deGrasse Tyson prevents a takedown attempt there.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, deGrasse Tyson just misses with a elbow thrown towards Drake's brow.
deGrasse Tyson missing with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
A frustrated look appears on Drake's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Drake blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Drake wants to break free but deGrasse Tyson has control.
deGrasse Tyson working Drake over with knees to the body.
Drake managing to block the knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
Drake is working for takedown but deGrasse Tyson is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bobby Drake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
deGrasse Tyson blocks a body shot from Drake.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Drake shrugs off.
deGrasse Tyson pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Drake has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Drake holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body.
Drake gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drake throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Drake is looking to stall here but deGrasse Tyson recovers full guard.
Drake trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Drake postures up in deGrasse Tyson's guard and throws a big left but deGrasse Tyson blocks it.
Drake with a nice head shot there.
Drake is stalling in the full guard.
Drake throws a strike but deGrasse Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
deGrasse Tyson tries to free his leg and advance position but Drake is retaining full guard.
Drake is adopting a defensive guard.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control but Drake is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Drake has control of deGrasse Tyson's left arm, preventing deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage.
deGrasse Tyson sitting in guard here, content to control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
deGrasse Tyson tries to clinch but Drake moves out of range.
deGrasse Tyson tries to clinch there but Drake circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - deGrasse Tyson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil deGrasse Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bobby Drake's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch but Drake swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Drake attempts a counter takedown but deGrasse Tyson avoids it well and moves away.
Drake throws an overhand right that lands on deGrasse Tyson's shoulder, as deGrasse Tyson tries to avoid the shot.
Drake misses the shot to the body.
deGrasse Tyson wants to clinch.
A shot to the liver by Drake. Beautiful body shot.
Drake missing with a left hand there. deGrasse Tyson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice uppercut lands for Drake. That snapped deGrasse Tyson's head back.
deGrasse Tyson fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bobby Drake is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drake circles away from the clinch attempt.
deGrasse Tyson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Drake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
deGrasse Tyson closes the distance and clinches.
Drake avoiding damage as deGrasse Tyson throws knees to the body.
Drake lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
deGrasse Tyson works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drake not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
deGrasse Tyson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Drake.
Drake postures up and lands a big shot to deGrasse Tyson's brow.
Drake trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Drake content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Drake trying to control but deGrasse Tyson is working from the bottom.
Drake distracts deGrasse Tyson with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Drake in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Drake with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Drake throws a strike but deGrasse Tyson rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Drake pulls deGrasse Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
deGrasse Tyson wants to pass the guard but Drake is keeping the position.
Drake is adopting a defensive guard.
deGrasse Tyson trying to control the position from guard on top but Drake is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake pulls deGrasse Tyson in close to his closed guard and prevents deGrasse Tyson from doing any damage or advancing position.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Drake drives through with a takedown into guard.
deGrasse Tyson controlling Drake's posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Drake stands up over deGrasse Tyson, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Drake throwing strikes from guard but deGrasse Tyson blocks nicely.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to keep Drake in close.
Drake wants to control from the top but deGrasse Tyson keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
deGrasse Tyson controls Drake momentarily but Drake frees himself.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bobby Drake showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Drake 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bobby Drake!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Peter Rasco (ranked 4526 p4p, 6122 weight class) and Joaquin Buckley (ranked 527 p4p, 619 weight class). Rasco comes to the cage accompanied by Without me. Peter Rasco has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Peter Rasco!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joaquin Buckley !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Buckley clinches with his opponent.
Buckley wants a takedown but no success here.
Rasco throws a knee to the head but misses.
Rasco gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Rasco will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Rasco is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Rasco stands up from half guard... He's had enough of that ground malarky for the time being.
Buckley throws a wild body kick that Rasco sees coming a mile off.
Rasco throws a body shot but no joy.
Buckley fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Rasco, pushing him back against the cage.
Buckley pulls guard successfully.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Buckley wants to get back to his feet but Rasco is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Buckley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Rasco. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Rasco trying to control the position from guard on top but Buckley is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Buckley can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Rasco controls the pace.
Rasco wants to control from the top but Buckley keeps moving.
Rasco looking to pass the guard.
Rasco slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Buckley is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Rasco throws an elbow but Buckley slips to the side and avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Rasco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rasco looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Rasco tries to move to mount but Buckley blocks the move with his legs.
Rasco cracks Buckley with a big right hand but Buckley just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Buckley managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Rasco.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rasco advances to mount.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rasco seems to be looking to move to his opponent's back but Buckley is holding on tight.
Rasco has isolated one of Buckley 's arms. Buckley looking to fight him off but Rasco twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Peter Rasco!
A determined Peter Rasco didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pikel Bouldershoulder (ranked 3715 p4p, 6216 weight class) and Trey Manning (ranked 471 p4p, 604 weight class). Pikel Bouldershoulder 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pikel Bouldershoulder!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Manning!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning moves into the clinch.
Bouldershoulder tries a knee to the head but Manning blocks it.
Bouldershoulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A head punch on the inside from Bouldershoulder fails to land.
Manning blocks an elbow strike.
Bouldershoulder misses with an elbow strike.
Manning has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Bouldershoulder after a bit of a struggle.
Manning tries to pull guard but Bouldershoulder forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Bouldershoulder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Manning jumps guard but Bouldershoulder turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Pikel Bouldershoulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Manning.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouldershoulder.
Manning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Manning tries for a takedown but Bouldershoulder manages to get underhooks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder swings wildly with an uppercut but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bouldershoulder scores with a nice hook to the head.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Bouldershoulder throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mannings head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouldershoulder.
Manning blocks an elbow strike from Bouldershoulder.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Bouldershoulder.
Manning blocks a body shot from Bouldershoulder.
Bouldershoulder creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Manning's defenses.
Bouldershoulder stalling in the clinch.
Manning wants to get back to striking at distance but Bouldershoulder won't allow it.
Manning goes for a takedown attempt but Bouldershoulder pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Bouldershoulder closes the distance and clinches.
Bouldershoulder throws a head punch that misses.
Bouldershoulder goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bouldershoulder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouldershoulder throws a series of punches but Manning avoids them all with ease.
Manning circles away from the clinch attempt.
Manning throws a fast counter high kick but Bouldershoulder manages to duck under it in time.
Manning is looking to land body kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder moves into the clinch successfully.
Bouldershoulder throws a knee to the head but misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouldershoulder.
Bouldershoulder looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Manning tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Manning takes a knee right on the jaw!
Manning has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Bouldershoulder seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Manning can turn it around.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Manning escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Manning slips under a jab.
Bouldershoulder clinches up against the cage.
Bouldershoulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manning is trying to pull guard but Bouldershoulder turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Bouldershoulder tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Manning blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Bouldershoulder.
Bouldershoulder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manning blocks it with crossed arms.
Manning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder stalling the fight.
Bouldershoulder breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bouldershoulder gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Manning to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Bouldershoulder is controlling Manning's posture.
Bouldershoulder tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bouldershoulder lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Bouldershoulder controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Bouldershoulder from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bouldershoulder trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Manning is looking for a triangle but Bouldershoulder pushes his legs off easily.
Bouldershoulder wants to control from the top but Manning keeps moving.
Bouldershoulder slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Manning.
Bouldershoulder lands strikes from half guard.
Bouldershoulder with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Bouldershoulder sits in half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikel Bouldershoulder dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Bouldershoulder wants to clinch up but Manning keeps it at a distance.
Bouldershoulder closes the distance and clinches.
Bouldershoulder is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Manning can do to turn this around?
Bouldershoulder is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Manning is defending well for now.
Bouldershoulder breaks the clinch.
Bouldershoulder looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Bouldershoulder takes a swing at Manning's ribcage but misses.
Bouldershoulder clinches.
Bouldershoulder lands with a right to the head.
Manning blocks an elbow strike from Bouldershoulder.
Pikel Bouldershoulder has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Bouldershoulder tries to throw a body punch but Manning avoids it by throwing Bouldershoulder back against the cage.
Manning pulls guard successfully.
Bouldershoulder trying to control but Manning is working from the bottom.
Bouldershoulder is fighting to break Manning's control of his arms but Manning is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder connects with a couple of short punches.
Bouldershoulder landing some decent shots from guard.
Bouldershoulder might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder landing some decent shots from guard.
Manning keeping moving, preventing Bouldershoulder from controlling successfully.
Bouldershoulder is working Manning over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Manning has momentary wrist control but Bouldershoulder slips an elbow through the middle.
Manning wants to control the position but Bouldershoulder says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Manning pushes Bouldershoulder off looking to stand but Bouldershoulder dives back in and keeps control.
Manning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Bouldershoulder scores with a couple of nice shots.
Manning won't allow Bouldershoulder to pass to mount.
Bouldershoulder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Manning wants to improve his position but Bouldershoulder is controlling well.
Bouldershoulder lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bouldershoulder working the head and body with strikes.
Manning is refusing to be controlled, as Bouldershoulder sits in half guard.
Bouldershoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Manning taking some punishment here, with Bouldershoulder in his half guard.
Pikel Bouldershoulder overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bouldershoulder 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.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Bouldershoulder lands a nice short elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Manning can do anything to dispel that myth.
Bouldershoulder stalling.
Manning preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Bouldershoulder content to control rather than advance.
Bouldershoulder is keen to just control but Manning is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Manning really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Bouldershoulder. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Bouldershoulder lands strikes from half guard.
Manning is trying to get back to full guard.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Manning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bouldershoulder is trying to work for a kimura but Manning is defending well.
Manning taking some punishment here, with Bouldershoulder in his half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pikel Bouldershoulder dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! 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.
Manning moves out of range of the body kick from Bouldershoulder.
Manning feints the counter takedown.
Manning fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Bouldershoulder misses with a head kick.
Manning fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Bouldershoulder avoids it really well and circles away.
Bouldershoulder tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Bouldershoulder.
Manning clinches with his opponent.
Bouldershoulder lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Bouldershoulder stalling in the clinch but Manning improves position.
A short uppercut from Manning.
Bouldershoulder throws a head punch that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bouldershoulder tries a body shot but Manning blocks it.
Bouldershoulder fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bouldershoulder throws a head punch that misses.
Bouldershoulder misses with a knee strike.
Manning misses with a knee strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder prevents the takedown attempt.
Pikel Bouldershoulder has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Trey Manning.
Manning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bouldershoulder to keep the fight standing.
Manning tries to land a knee to the head but Bouldershoulder blocks with his arms.
Bouldershoulder working Manning over with knees to the body.
Manning is trying to push Bouldershoulder away but Bouldershoulder has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Manning is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Bouldershoulder to keep the fight standing.
Bouldershoulder lands a good knee to the midsection. Manning won't want to take too many of those.
Bouldershoulder digs a right hand underneath Manning's ribcage. Manning let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Bouldershoulder is looking to control Manning's arms but Manning gets an underhook and turns him. Now Bouldershoulder has his back to the cage.
Manning is trying to maintain a safe position but Bouldershoulder gets an underhook and turns Manning into the cage.
Manning's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Bouldershoulder throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manning blocks it with crossed arms.
Bouldershoulder utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Bouldershoulder breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Manning closes the distance and clinches.
Bouldershoulder misses with the head strike.
Manning has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Bouldershoulder is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Bouldershoulder scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Bouldershoulder is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Bouldershoulder swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Manning takes an elbow to the forehead.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bouldershoulder tries to land a knee to the head but Manning blocks with his arms.
Manning is trying to break the clinch but Bouldershoulder has him pressed against the cage.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Manning drags the fight down to the ground.
Bouldershoulder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manning's head.
Bouldershoulder postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bouldershoulder postures up and lands a big shot to Manning's brow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bouldershoulder controls the pace.
Bouldershoulder is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Manning trying to control the position here.
Bouldershoulder has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Bouldershoulder working some strikes from top position.
Bouldershoulder lands a couple of elbows.
Bouldershoulder lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Manning being controlled here, momentarily.
Bouldershoulder working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Manning's head.
Bouldershoulder forces his way into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bouldershoulder lands with a punch from half guard.
Bouldershoulder trying to control the pace.
Bouldershoulder is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Bouldershoulder looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Manning with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bouldershoulder scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bouldershoulder winds up and cracks Manning with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Bouldershoulder working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Trey Manning has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pikel Bouldershoulder is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Bouldershoulder seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
And that's the end of the fight!
Pikel Bouldershoulder showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bouldershoulder has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Pikel Bouldershoulder!
Pikel Bouldershoulder decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Koua Kamara (ranked 3040 p4p, 5086 weight class) and Mikka Koskinen (ranked 325 p4p, 460 weight class). Koskinen is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Hard Rock Hallelujah. Koua Kamara could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Mikka Koskinen's 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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Koua Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikka Koskinen!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Koskinen throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Kamara counters with a straight right hand.
Koskinen throws a jab when Kamara was well out of range.
Kamara swats away the attempt to clinch by Koskinen.
Koskinen moves in looking to clinch but Kamara pushes him off.
Kamara with a nice cross.
Kamara connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Koskinen throws a head kick but Kamara moves out of range.
Kamara is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Mikka Koskinen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Koskinen darts in trying to clinch
and Kamara counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A combination from Koskinen does no damage.
Kamara throwing a counter right hand but Koskinen manages to avoid it.
Koskinen takes a shot right to the bread basket.
A combination from Koskinen does no damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Koskinen throws a head kick that misses
and Koskinen takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Koskinen tries to clinch but Kamara moves away
and Kamara counters with a huge left! Koskinen is in big trouble! He's backing up but Kamara isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Koskinen from any more damage. A dominating finish by Kamara!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Koua Kamara!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thibbledorf Pwent (ranked 2217 p4p, 5134 weight class) and Guido Carosella (ranked 241 p4p, 463 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Thibbledorf Pwent!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Guido Carosella!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pwent drops his hands momentarily and Carosella takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Pwent lands with a good body shot.
Pwent misses with a wild combination.
A nice side step and Carosella releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Carosella uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pwent.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Donk. Carosella catches Pwent right on the button with a cross.
Pwent scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Pwent winds up and cracks Carosella with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Carosella is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Still in half guard, Pwent seems content to control.
Pwent slips a nice elbow through Carosella's hands, connecting with Carosella's forehead.
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. Pwent connects with a nice short shot to Carosella's temple.
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!
Pwent slips a nice elbow through Carosella's hands, connecting with Carosella's forehead.
Carosella moves into full guard.
Pwent content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carosella has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Pwent should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Carosella has tightened it up now! Pwent should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Guido Carosella!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ando Rowan (ranked 3118 p4p, 5687 weight class) and Yuuta Yokoyama (ranked 370 p4p, 555 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ando Rowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuuta Yokoyama!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yokoyama avoids the body shot from Rowan.
As Rowan backs off Yokoyama throws a huge counter combo but Rowan manages to avoid it all.
Yokoyama on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Yuuta Yokoyama has been cut.
Nice shot by Rowan.
Yokoyama is rocked!
Rowan closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Rowan throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Yokoyamas head.
Yokoyama is still on wobbly legs! Can Rowan finish him?
Rowan creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Yokoyama's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Yokoyama drops to his knees and Rowan pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ando Rowan!
Ando Rowan bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Boyce (ranked 2477 p4p, 3387 weight class) and Daniko Montpoisante (ranked 298 p4p, 396 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Liam Boyce has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Liam Boyce seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Liam Boyce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Daniko Montpoisante!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Montpoisante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyce moves in looking to clinch but Montpoisante pushes him off.
Montpoisante lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Boyce gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Montpoisante tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Montpoisante is trying to push Boyce away but Boyce has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Boyce pulls guard successfully.
Montpoisante trying to control the position from guard on top but Boyce is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Boyce pulls Montpoisante in close to his closed guard and prevents Montpoisante from doing any damage or advancing position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyce'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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
Boyce escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Montpoisante gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Montpoisante controls from within his opponent's guard.
Montpoisante looking to sit in guard and control but Boyce gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante managing to control the position.
Montpoisante is trying to hold Boyce in close to prevent damage but Boyce has managed to pass into half guard.
Boyce is looking for a kimura but Montpoisante is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Boyce to get the leverage.
Boyce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Boyce is thwarting Montpoisante's attempts to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante wants to improve his position but Boyce is controlling well.
Montpoisante trying to control but Boyce postures up.
Montpoisante is staying active underneath Boyce, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Montpoisante tries to get to full guard but Boyce has control of the leg.
Boyce is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Boyce content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boyce doesn't manage to clinch there - Montpoisante circles away.
Montpoisante fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Boyce manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Montpoisante.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Montpoisante cracks Boyce with a right hand to the side of the head.
Boyce rushes Montpoisante and presses him up against the cage.
Montpoisante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Montpoisante closes the distance and lands a one-two.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Daniko Montpoisante will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Boyce moves in looking to clinch but Montpoisante pushes him off.
Liam Boyce is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Montpoisante scores with a sloppy right hand. Boyce should have avoided that one.
Montpoisante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyce closes the distance and clinches.
Boyce pulls Montpoisante into guard.
Montpoisante trying to control but Boyce is working from the bottom.
Montpoisante seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Boyce has control of Montpoisante's left arm, preventing Montpoisante from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montpoisante trying to control but Boyce is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Montpoisante goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Montpoisante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Boyce tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montpoisante manages to circle out of the way.
A slow jab from Montpoisante misses its intended target.
Boyce has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Boyce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Boyce is trying to pull guard but Montpoisante turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Boyce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyce keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Montpoisante's efforts to push away.
Boyce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montpoisante smiles and moves away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Boyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montpoisante shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Boyce eats them both and turns towards Montpoisante to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Montpoisante misses with the combination.
Montpoisante has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Boyce is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Boyce slips a straight right by Montpoisante.
Boyce has taken the fight to the clinch.
Boyce tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Boyce jumps guard but Montpoisante turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Montpoisante digs a right hand into Boyce's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Boyce's gas tank.
Montpoisante pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Montpoisante connects with a looping right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Boyce takes the fight into the clinch.
Montpoisante with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Montpoisante working Boyce over with knees to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Montpoisante using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Boyce has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Boyce manages to pull guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
Montpoisante tries to free his leg and advance position but Boyce is retaining full guard.
Montpoisante has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Montpoisante wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
Montpoisante might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Boyce haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
Montpoisante really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Boyce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boyce uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Montpoisante.
Boyce is looking to clinch but Montpoisante is avoiding it.
Boyce tries to clinch there but Montpoisante circles away.
Boyce wants to clinch up but Montpoisante keeps it at a distance.
Montpoisante dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boyce avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Boyce tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Montpoisante manages to circle out of the way.
Boyce has managed to clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Montpoisante escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Montpoisante slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Boyce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Daniko Montpoisante seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Boyce ducks right into an uppercut from Montpoisante.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Daniko Montpoisante showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Boyce tries to clinch but Montpoisante is having none of it.
Liam Boyce seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Boyce tries to clinch there but Montpoisante circles away.
Boyce closes the distance and clinches.
Boyce tries to pull guard but Montpoisante won't allow it.
Montpoisante has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Montpoisante breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Montpoisante lands a slapping body shot.
Montpoisante pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Montpoisante waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Boyce.
Boyce tries to close the distance and clinch up but Montpoisante swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Montpoisante follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Montpoisante avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Boyce wants to clinch up but Montpoisante keeps it at a distance.
Montpoisante circles away from the clinch attempt.
Boyce gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boyce is trying to pull guard but Montpoisante has him pressed against the cage.
Montpoisante is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Boyce tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Montpoisante just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Boyce. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Montpoisante breaks the clinch.
Montpoisante throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Boyce tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Montpoisante paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Boyce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montpoisante misses with a straight left.
Boyce rushes Montpoisante and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Liam Boyce has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Boyce tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Montpoisante smiles and moves away.
Montpoisante throws a hook to the side of Boyce's head but Boyce sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Montpoisante misses the shot to the body.
Montpoisante looks to land a right hand but Boyce moved out of range.
A shot to the liver by Montpoisante. Beautiful body shot.
Montpoisante scores with a hook to the body. Boyce takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Boyce fails with an attempt to clinch.
Montpoisante swats away the attempt to clinch by Boyce.
Montpoisante is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Montpoisante tries a head kick but it misses.
Boyce tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Montpoisante throws a head kick but Boyce moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
No joy there for Montpoisante, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
The fight stays on the outside here - Boyce looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Montpoisante throws a body punch but Boyce moves out of range.
Boyce avoids the body shot from Montpoisante.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boyce is looking to clinch.
Boyce walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Boyce tries to clinch up
and Montpoisante connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Boyce wants to clinch.
Boyce tries to close the distance and clinch but Montpoisante swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Boyce moves out of range as Montpoisante throws a body kick.
Montpoisante throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Montpoisante throws a right hand that Boyce ducks under and follows up with a left that Boyce also avoids with ease.
Montpoisante lands a nice looking kick to the body. Boyce takes a step back to recover.
Boyce takes the fight into the clinch.
Montpoisante misses with a knee to the head.
Boyce pulls guard.
Montpoisante looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Montpoisante wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
Montpoisante seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
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.
Montpoisante wants to control from the top but Boyce keeps moving.
Boyce keeping full guard, as Montpoisante tries to pass.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Boyce is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Boyce keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Montpoisante.
Boyce tries to counter by clinching up but Montpoisante breaks away and moves out of range.
Sloppy strikes from Montpoisante. Those never looked like landing.
Boyce tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Montpoisante manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Boyce closes the distance and clinches.
Liam Boyce has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Daniko Montpoisante is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Montpoisante avoiding damage as Boyce throws knees to the body.
Montpoisante breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Daniko Montpoisante comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Montpoisante 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Daniko Montpoisante!
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