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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Warren (ranked 2579 p4p, 5313 weight class) and Chew Kok (ranked 299 p4p, 494 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dexter Warren!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Chew Kok!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Kok.
Kok looks to score with a jab to the body but Warren is just out of range.
Warren clinches up against the cage.
Kok has Warren pressed against the cage, preventing Warren from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
A left hand lands to the body for Kok.
Kok escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Warren connects with a crisp jab.
Kok misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Warren.
Kok misses with a straight right.
Warren seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Kok throws a sloppy body shot
and Warren counters with a series of strikes. Kok will be more careful next time no doubt.
Warren tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
It seemed like Kok was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kok swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kok misses with a body shot.
Kok lands a jab to Warren's midsection.
Warren on the wrong end of a nice jab.
 It looks like Dexter Warren has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kok lands a glancing blow to the side of Warren's head.
Kok swings for the body but Warren moves out of range.
Warren is looking for a counter combo.
Kok fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Warren manages to avoid it.
Warren tries a head kick but it misses.
Kok lands a big uppercut and Warren crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Warren looks OK. Kok waves Warren back to his feet!
 Warren is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warren scores with a hook to the body. Kok takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Oh Warren is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kok connects with a picture perfect right hand that knocks Warren out cold! This one is over in a flash!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Chew Kok!
Chew Kok 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Gunars Zonbergs (ranked 24399 p4p, 24457 weight class) and Scott Trip (ranked 263 p4p, 255 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Gunars Zonbergs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Scott Trip!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trip drives through with a takedown into Zonbergs's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Trip preventing the sweep.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Trip accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Trip sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Zonbergs wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Zonbergs trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zonbergs looking to control.
Zonbergs really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Trip throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Trip displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Zonbergs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zonbergs shoots in but no luck this time.
Trip is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Zonbergs shoots in looking for a takedown. Trip tries to sprawl out of it but Zonbergs keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Trip manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gunars Zonbergs. That's going to take a lot out of him.
No luck for Trip with that takedown attempt.
Trip pivots, looking for a leg kick but Zonbergs is out of range and Trip settles back down.
Horrible takedown attempt by Trip or perhaps it was just good defense by Zonbergs, which made it look bad.
Zonbergs is looking to counter punch.
Trip shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Zonbergs sprawls well. Zonbergs wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Trip gets slowly back to his feet.
Zonbergs drops down looking for a counter takedown but Trip sprawls and moves away.
A head kick by Zonbergs misses
and Trip counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zonbergs throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Trip's waist but Trip gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Zonbergs off to one side.
Trip closes this distance looking for a takedown but Zonbergs circles away.
Trip defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Zonbergs.
Zonbergs shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Trip counters with a series of strikes. Zonbergs will be more careful next time no doubt.
Zonbergs is rocked!
Zonbergs is breathing heavily.
Zonbergs tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Trip counters with a big slam. Zonbergs looks out but Trip is landing strikes to his unconscious opponent! Eventually the ref steps in to save Zonbergs from any more punishment. A brutal conclusion to the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Slam). Scott Trip!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Keenwah Granes (ranked 5319 p4p, 3613 weight class) and Claes Ragnvaldsson (ranked 215 p4p, 186 weight class). Claes Ragnvaldsson is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 Las Vegas, Keenwah Granes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Claes Ragnvaldsson!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ragnvaldsson with a hook.
It looks like Keenwah Granes has been cut.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick but Granes moves out of range.
Granes throws a big shot that misses.
Granes shoots in but no luck this time.
Ragnvaldsson throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Granes feints and then cracks Ragnvaldsson's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Ragnvaldsson down.
Granes looks to score with a jab to the body but Ragnvaldsson is just out of range.
Ragnvaldsson slips a jab from Granes.
A nice inside leg kick there by Ragnvaldsson. That's going to slow Granes down.
No luck for Granes with that takedown attempt.
Ragnvaldsson throws a leg kick
and Granes counters with a nice double leg into side control. Ragnvaldsson won't be happy with that.
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!
Granes scores with punches from side control.
Ragnvaldsson is looking to reverse the position.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Ragnvaldsson can do anything to dispel that myth.
Ragnvaldsson keeps Granes under control for a moment.
Granes tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson struggling a bit here.
Ragnvaldsson is not content to let Granes control the position.
You can see the frustration on Ragnvaldsson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Granes is working Ragnvaldsson over with some ground and pound from side control.
Ragnvaldsson takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
Granes in side control lands a decent elbow.
Granes moves into full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes landing shots from mount.
Ragnvaldsson in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Ragnvaldsson tries to hold on but Granes postures up.
Granes prevents Ragnvaldsson from getting the reversal.
Ragnvaldsson's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Ragnvaldsson working to try and regain half guard.
Granes looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
Granes landing strikes, looking to finish!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Granes putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Granes is landing with some decent strikes but Ragnvaldsson is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Ragnvaldsson wants to control but Granes is having none of it.
Granes looking to control but Ragnvaldsson is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Granes lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Ragnvaldsson can't escape the position.
Ragnvaldsson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Granes. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Granes lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Ragnvaldsson tries to reverse the position but Granes maintains control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Granes working Ragnvaldsson over with strikes here.
Granes sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Granes trying to control but Ragnvaldsson is having none of it.
Ragnvaldsson regains half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Ragnvaldsson is looking to improve his position.
Ragnvaldsson on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Keenwah Granes dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes'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.
Granes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Ragnvaldsson.
Granes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ragnvaldsson can do to turn this around?
Granes shoots and misses
and Ragnvaldsson counters with a nice uppercut.
Granes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ragnvaldsson was well out of range. Poor timing from Granes.
Granes lands the left hand.
Granes scores with a punch to the head.
Ragnvaldsson will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Granes misses with a jab, cross combination.
Ragnvaldsson throws a push kick but Granes slaps the foot to one side.
Ragnvaldsson throws a series of punches but Granes avoids them all with ease.
Granes walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Ragnvaldsson manages to avoid it.
Some wild striking there from Ragnvaldsson.
Granes feinted with a counter takedown.
Ragnvaldsson shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson avoids the body shot from Granes.
Granes misses with a lunging right hand
and Ragnvaldsson counters with a body kick that stops Granes in his tracks momentarily.
Ragnvaldsson takes a swing at Granes's ribcage but misses.
Ragnvaldsson fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Ragnvaldsson closes the distance and clinches.
Granes misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Ragnvaldsson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Ragnvaldsson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Ragnvaldsson throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
A head kick from Ragnvaldsson lands but Granes takes it in his stride.
Granes thuds a left hand into Ragnvaldsson's body.
Granes throws a leg kick but Ragnvaldsson moved away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Ragnvaldsson tries to close the distance and clinch up but Granes swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ragnvaldsson moves into the clinch.
Granes is trying to push Ragnvaldsson away but Ragnvaldsson has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Ragnvaldsson decides to pull guard.
Granes drops back looking for a leg! Ragnvaldsson is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Ragnvaldsson manages to kick Granes off! Granes jumps back into Ragnvaldsson's guard.
Granes might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Granes passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Granes prevents Ragnvaldsson from escaping the position.
Granes wants to lay and pray for a moment but Ragnvaldsson keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ragnvaldsson trying to control but Granes flips him over like a cheap hooker and has his back!
Ragnvaldsson wants to get back to his feet.
Granes 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.
Ragnvaldsson trying to control the action but Granes just sinks the hooks in.
Granes struggling to keep hold of the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ragnvaldsson is trying to stand back up.
Ragnvaldsson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Granes tightening his grip on Ragnvaldsson, looking for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Granes lands shots from the back.
Ragnvaldsson trying to get back to his feet but Granes is in full control for now.
Granes scores with punches and elbows.
Granes is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Ragnvaldsson knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Ragnvaldsson for a finish.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Keenwah Granes will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Keenwah Granes's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Granes tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Keenwah Granes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ragnvaldsson jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Granes ducks under a wild hook from Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson misses with the combination.
Granes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Ragnvaldsson tries to avoid it but Granes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Ragnvaldsson to the ground. Ragnvaldsson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Ragnvaldsson uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Granes.
Ragnvaldsson fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Granes dives in and grabs Ragnvaldsson's left leg, looking for a takedown. Ragnvaldsson pushes down on Granes's head and hops out.
Granes misses with a low kick as Ragnvaldsson jumps back.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Granes tries to keep at a distance but Ragnvaldsson has taken the fight into the clinch.
Granes blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Ragnvaldsson manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Granes fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Ragnvaldsson on the side of the head.
Granes attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Ragnvaldsson tries to clinch but Granes is having none of it.
Granes tries to counter with a takedown but Ragnvaldsson is quick to defend against it.
Granes wants to land a leg kick but Ragnvaldsson is out of range.
Ragnvaldsson throws a right and a left that both miss.
Granes takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
The fighters circling - Granes throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Granes comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Ragnvaldsson keeps Granes at a distance using the push kick.
Granes misses the jab.
Claes Ragnvaldsson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
A head kick misses from Ragnvaldsson.
Granes half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Ragnvaldsson throws a head kick that half lands.
Ragnvaldsson feints a jab promting Granes to slip. Ragnvaldsson then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Granes slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ragnvaldsson slips under a jab from Granes.
Keenwah Granes is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Granes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Granes stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Ragnvaldsson.
Ragnvaldsson lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Granes is rocked!
Ragnvaldsson dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Granes. That did some damage!
Oh Granes is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Ragnvaldsson digs a good hook to Granes's body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ragnvaldsson catches Granes with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and Granes forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:25 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Claes Ragnvaldsson!
Claes Ragnvaldsson really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Chester logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Keenwah Granes was interviewed post fight and said 'No worries. Everyone here knows my opponent has a bad habit of testing positive for PEDs, so I'm sure this fight will soon be ruled a 'No Contest' by the Athletic Commission.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ari Gerges (ranked 4880 p4p, 4842 weight class) and Thomas McManus (ranked 478 p4p, 475 weight class). Thomas McManus 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ari Gerges!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Thomas McManus!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Wesley Smith and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McManus looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Gerges staying out of range there.
Gerges wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
McManus takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
McManus lands with a shot to the body.
Gerges doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Gerges avoids a punch combination nicely.
McManus tests Gerges's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Gerges tries to close the distance and clinch but McManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
McManus looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Gerges moves into range and connects with a jab.
McManus clinches.
Gerges lands a left hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Gerges wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Gerges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerges tries to break free but McManus pushes him back against the cage.
Gerges lands a right hand.
McManus tries to work over Gerges's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Gerges is trying to work for a single leg takedown but McManus pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Gerges throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Gerges lands a left hand that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
McManus lands a shoulder strike.
McManus prevents a takedown attempt there.
Gerges wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Gerges blocks an uppercut.
McManus goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Gerges wants a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ari Gerges. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus lands a right hand.
McManus lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Gerges backwards.
Gerges working hard to break the clinch.
McManus has Gerges pressed against the cage, preventing Gerges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
McManus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gerges's efforts to push away.
Gerges lands a hook to the side of the head.
Gerges is trying to break free.
McManus prevents a body shot from Gerges.
McManus is working Gerges over against the cage.
McManus has Gerges pressed against the cage, preventing Gerges from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus blocks an uppercut.
McManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McManus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
McManus misses with a body punch.
Gerges tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McManus misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Gerges's efforts to push away.
McManus working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
McManus manages to break the clinch.
McManus throws a hook but Gerges blocks it.
Gerges misses with a hook. McManus ducked under it nicely.
Nice cross by Gerges.
Gerges uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by McManus.
McManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
McManus takes a swing at Gerges's ribcage but misses.
McManus rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gerges moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
McManus scores with a nice strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McManus sends Gerges crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! McManus is motioning to the referee to let Gerges up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Gerges is rocked!
McManus fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gerges manages to avoid it.
A counter left hand to the body from Gerges misses its target.
Oh Gerges is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
McManus throws an overhand right that drops Gerges like a sack of potatoes! McManus dives in to finish the fight with more strikes and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas McManus!
Thomas McManus managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, WARHORSE Fightwear , into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Wojciech Mikolajczyk (ranked 2708 p4p, 3006 weight class) and Ganzorig Jamsrangiin (ranked 154 p4p, 164 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wojciech Mikolajczyk!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ganzorig Jamsrangiin!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Alan Glass and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mikolajczyk is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jamsrangiin sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Jamsrangiin leaves Mikolajczyk with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Mikolajczyk darts in looking for a takedown but Jamsrangiin gets double underhooks and turns Mikolajczyk into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Wojciech Mikolajczyk. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jamsrangiin feints and then cracks Mikolajczyk's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Mikolajczyk down.
Mikolajczyk with a lazy takedown attempt
and Mikolajczyk takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jamsrangiin works the jab nicely.
Mikolajczyk tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jamsrangiin sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Mikolajczyk somewhat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mikolajczyk misses with a takedown attempt
and Jamsrangiin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
It looks like Wojciech Mikolajczyk has been cut.
Jamsrangiin clinches up with Mikolajczyk and pushes him back against the cage.
Mikolajczyk has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jamsrangiin avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jamsrangiin lands a nice elbow.
Jamsrangiin connects with a knee to the head.
Mikolajczyk is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mikolajczyk goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jamsrangiin prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk takes a shot to the head.
Oh Mikolajczyk is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mikolajczyk is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Jamsrangiin gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mikolajczyk seems to have got his legs back now.
Jamsrangiin stops a takedown attempt from Mikolajczyk.
Jamsrangiin lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Mikolajczyk takes an elbow to the temple.
Jamsrangiin prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jamsrangiin connects with a knee to the head.
Mikolajczyk is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jamsrangiin pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Jamsrangiin lands a shot to the body.
Mikolajczyk really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Mikolajczyk is breathing heavily.
Jamsrangiin lands an elbow just above Mikolajczyk 's eye.
Wojciech Mikolajczyk's cut is getting worse.
Mikolajczyk drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jamsrangiin pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jamsrangiin scores with a jab to the body.
Jamsrangiin drops Mikolajczyk with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Mikolajczyk looks back up at him and smiles so Jamsrangiin waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mikolajczyk changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jamsrangiin tries to avoid it but Mikolajczyk manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jamsrangiin to the ground. Jamsrangiin escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Jamsrangiin appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Mikolajczyk looks for a takedown but Jamsrangiin sprawls well.
Mikolajczyk misses with a takedown
and Jamsrangiin counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Mikolajczyk decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jamsrangiin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Mikolajczyk seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Mikolajczyk is pressing down on Jamsrangiin's thigh, looking to free his foot. Jamsrangiin is holding on for now.
Mikolajczyk looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Mikolajczyk seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jamsrangiin for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jamsrangiin wants to control but Mikolajczyk is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Mikolajczyk controlling the pace.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Mikolajczyk fails with the takedown.
A nice side step and Jamsrangiin releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Mikolajczyk gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Jamsrangiin counters with a left to the body.
Mikolajczyk gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Jamsrangiin.
Mikolajczyk is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wojciech Mikolajczyk's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Mikolajczyk feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Mikolajczyk pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jamsrangiin is keeping the position for now.
Mikolajczyk 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.
Mikolajczyk tries to free his leg and advance position but Jamsrangiin is retaining full guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Ganzorig Jamsrangiin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Wojciech Mikolajczyk's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Mikolajczyk shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jamsrangiin makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mikolajczyk shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Jamsrangiin is trying to defend but Mikolajczyk finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Mikolajczyk stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jamsrangiin won't allow Mikolajczyk to pass to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mikolajczyk perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mikolajczyk has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Wojciech Mikolajczyk is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jamsrangiin smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Jamsrangiin has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Mikolajczyk is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Mikolajczyk shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mikolajczyk showed some decent athleticism there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mikolajczyk passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Jamsrangiin!
Mikolajczyk controlling his opponent.
Jamsrangiin has left one of his arms exposed and Mikolajczyk doesn't need a second invitation. He's isolated it and locked on a tight armbar. Jamsrangiin screams and taps out, obviously in a lot of pain. Hopefully there isn't permanent damage to that arm.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:51 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wojciech Mikolajczyk!
Wojciech Mikolajczyk is the new bantamweight champion!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pawel Borysek (ranked 5670 p4p, 21282 weight class) and Yhorm Cinder (ranked 148 p4p, 169 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pawel Borysek!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Yhorm Cinder!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Alan Glass and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borysek goes for a double leg but Cinder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cinder continues to drive forward.
As Borysek backs off Cinder throws a huge counter combo but Borysek manages to avoid it all.
Cinder tries to sprawl but Borysek drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Borysek prevents Cinder from standing back up.
Borysek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cinder sees it coming and defends easily.
Borysek is working for a submission of some sort.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.
Borysek seems to be working for a kimura but Cinder defends the submission attempt.
Borysek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Borysek prevents Cinder from standing back up.
Borysek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borysek tries to pass to full mount but Cinder defends it.
Borysek is working for a kimura but Cinder is defending it quite comfortably.
Cinder is looking to escape.
Borysek is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cinder is just riding it out for now. Borysek eventually gives up the hold.
Cinder is trying to stand.
Cinder is defending against the submission attempts here by Borysek.
Cinder is looking to escape.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Borysek wants to pass the guard but Cinder is defending well.
Borysek is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.
Borysek seems to be looking for submissions.
Borysek wants to work for an arm triangle but Cinder is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Borysek is keen to just control but Cinder is a slippery customer.
Borysek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cinder sees it coming and defends easily.
Borysek prevents Cinder from standing back up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Borysek feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Cinder is looking to stand up but Borysek isn't so interested in that idea.
Borysek 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.
Cinder wants to stand and escape but Borysek is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Borysek sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Cinder's guard.
Borysek is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.
Borysek wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cinder keeps working.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Borysek is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Cinder sees it coming and defends easily.
Borysek is trying to control the action in half guard but Cinder is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cinder defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Borysek.
As Borysek backs off Cinder throws a huge counter combo but Borysek manages to avoid it all.
Borysek shoots in and drives through. Cinder sprawls well.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cinder has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Borysek is landing a low percentage of strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Borysek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borysek looking to score a takedown here. Cinder is defending well but Borysek drives through and ends up in Cinder's guard.
Cinder wants to get back to his feet but Borysek is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Borysek trying to control the position from guard on top but Cinder is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Pawel Borysek dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cinder keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Borysek is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cinder can do to turn this around?
Cinder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borysek.
Borysek tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cinder defends well and Borysek ends up having to push Cinder into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Despite the aggression on Cinder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pawel Borysek. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Borysek tries for a takedown but Cinder sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Cinder slaps away a takedown attempt from Borysek, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Cinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borysek shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cinder as he avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice sprawl there from Cinder as Borysek shoots in.
Despite the aggression on Cinder's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Borysek shoots in but Cinder avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Pawel Borysek seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Borysek shoots in looking for a takedown but Cinder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borysek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borysek shoots in looking for a takedown but Cinder manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Borysek's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Borysek throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cinder's waist but Cinder gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Borysek off to one side.
Cinder throws a counter combo.
Borysek darts in looking for a takedown but Cinder gets double underhooks and turns Borysek into the cage.
Borysek shoots in and drives through. Cinder sprawls well.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borysek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borysek shoots in for a double leg but Cinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Cinder is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Borysek shoots in for a double leg but Cinder sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Borysek fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Cinder avoids it really well and circles away.
Cinder lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Borysek goes for a double leg but Cinder avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cinder continues to drive forward.
Pawel Borysek is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Borysek will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Cinder unleashes a big counter combination but Borysek bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Borysek misses with a takedown attempt
and Cinder counters with a left and a right that stings Borysek.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cinder displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Borysek.
Borysek shoots in and drives through. Cinder sprawls well.
As Borysek backs off Cinder throws a huge counter combo but Borysek manages to avoid it all.
Borysek fails with the takedown
and Cinder counters with a deadly accurate combination that rocks Borysek badly! He tries to strike back but Cinder puts an end to that with another precision combo that knocks Borysek out cold! Oh man, Borysek will never hear the end of this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Yhorm Cinder!
After winning the bout, Yhorm Cinder thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jimmy Knapp (ranked 22230 p4p, 3456 weight class) and Boleslav Makarenko (ranked 524 p4p, 353 weight class). Boleslav Makarenko acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jimmy Knapp!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Boleslav Makarenko!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makarenko misses with a two punch combination.
Knapp darts in looking for a takedown but Makarenko gets double underhooks and turns Knapp into the cage.
Boleslav Makarenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makarenko lands with a nice combination. Knapp backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Jimmy Knapp has been cut.
Knapp displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makarenko throws out the jab.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but Makarenko shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarenko lands a really nice looking cross but Knapp seems unphased.
Makarenko keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Makarenko throws a jab but it's blocked by Knapp.
Knapp ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Knapp tries to counter with a takedown but Makarenko is quick to defend against it.
Knapp slips a jab from Makarenko.
Knapp tries to clinch there but Makarenko circles away.
Knapp dives in for a single leg takedown but Makarenko sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jimmy Knapp. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Makarenko ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makarenko throws a leg kick but Knapp sees it coming and moves out of range.
Makarenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Knapp tries to clinch
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Makarenko. Knapp does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Knapp shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Makarenko defends it nicely.
Knapp uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makarenko.
Makarenko pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Makarenko throws the left hand but Knapp avoids the punch easily.
Makarenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Knapp instigates a clinch.
Knapp jumps guard but Makarenko stands there with Knapp around his waist. Knapp gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Makarenko escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Makarenko lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Knapp circles away quickly and effectively.
Donk. Makarenko catches Knapp right on the button with a cross.
A nice combination there by Makarenko.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A slow jab from Makarenko misses its intended target.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makarenko looks to score with a jab to the body but Knapp is just out of range.
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!
Makarenko throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Knapp tries to grapple but his opponent circles
letting Makarenko counter with a right hand.
Makarenko avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Nice takedown defense from Makarenko. No joy for Knapp on that attempt.
Knapp is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Makarenko misses with a wild body shot.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Makarenko misses.
Knapp attempts a counter takedown but Makarenko avoids it well and moves away.
Knapp takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Boleslav Makarenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Knapp throws a series of punches but Makarenko avoids them all with ease.
Makarenko misses with a looping left.
Makarenko throws a jab when Knapp was well out of range.
Makarenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Knapp manages to avoid it.
Makarenko slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Knapp is looking to clinch.
Knapp slips a jab and a cross from Makarenko.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Knapp.
Makarenko throws a big shot that misses.
Makarenko thows a left - swing and a miss!
Knapp moves in looking to clinch but Makarenko pushes him off.
Makarenko just misses with a punch to the body.
Makarenko throws a hook but Knapp blocks it.
Makarenko throws an overhand right that lands on Knapp's shoulder, as Knapp tries to avoid the shot.
The fight stays on the outside here - Knapp looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Knapp shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Makarenko connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Knapp momentarily.
Makarenko scores with a nice right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that Knapp avoids nicely.
Knapp avoids the body shot from Makarenko.
An attempted straight right counter from Knapp misses the target.
Knapp throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Makarenko's waist but Makarenko gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Knapp off to one side.
Makarenko throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Knapp sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Makarenko misses with a straight right.
Makarenko ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Knapp moves away.
Makarenko looks to land a left hand but Knapp moved out of range nicely.
Makarenko circles away from the clinch attempt.
Knapp slips a straight right by Makarenko.
Knapp steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Makarenko.
Knapp fails with a takedown attempt.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Boleslav Makarenko dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Jimmy Knapp's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Knapp walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Makarenko throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
The fighters circling - Makarenko throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Knapp defending well as Makarenko loads up on a big left hand.
Makarenko scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Makarenko has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Knapp is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Makarenko throws a right and a left that both miss.
Makarenko has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Knapp is looking to clinch.
Makarenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Makarenko lands with a nice body punch.
This is turning into a torrid day at the office for Knapp. He's trying desperately to land a takedown but he's failing miserably and getting slapped silly on the feet to compound his misery.
Makarenko lands a glancing blow to the side of Knapp's head.
Knapp on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Knapp slips under a jab from Makarenko.
Knapp appears to be looking for a big counter.
Knapp is trying hard to land a takedown here. Makarenko sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Makarenko swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Knapp.
Knapp is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makarenko drops Knapp with a naaaaasty hook - Knapp is in real trouble here! Makarenko dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Boleslav Makarenko!
An intense looking Boleslav Makarenko took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'Hey, Mr. Ashbourne! Top 10 yet, boss?!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Deuce (ranked 3936 p4p, 6471 weight class) and Boogie Jones (ranked 451 p4p, 555 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Deuce!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Boogie Jones!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Alan Glass and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones tries to bum rush Deuce with a series of wild strikes but Deuce uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Jones tries to pull guard but Deuce holds him up against the cage and eventually Jones drops back down to his feet.
Deuce breaks the clinch.
Deuce has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gym of Rock in the buildup to the fight.
Jones tries to clinch but Deuce moves away
and Deuce counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Deuce showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Deuce in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Deuce trying to control the position from guard on top but Jones is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jones wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Deuce trying to control but Jones is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Deuce stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Deuce in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Deuce landing a few strikes.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Deuce. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jones tries to buck Deuce off but Deuce is having none of it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Deuce is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Deuce tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Deuce tries to advance to mount but can't.
Deuce is looking to take a break and control but Jones is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jones taking a bit of punishment here - Deuce scoring with strikes.
Deuce has an Americana. Jones didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Deuce is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Deuce hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Aaron Deuce!
Aaron Deuce managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, © Trap House, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Zac Mirfin (ranked 24608 p4p, 6749 weight class) and Julian Wallace (ranked 269 p4p, 248 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Wallace's choice of entrance music: Smile - Jimmy Durante. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Zac Mirfin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Julian Wallace!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Tiny Johnson and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wallace lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Wallace with a nice calf kick.
Wallace lands a jab.
Mirfin thows a left - swing and a miss!
A slow jab from Wallace misses its intended target.
Mirfin tries to counter with a takedown but Wallace is quick to defend against it.
A big left from Wallace misses.
Mirfin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Wallace.
A telegraphed right hand from Wallace misses the target.
A head kick from Mirfin lands but Wallace takes it in his stride.
Some bone on bone action there as Mirfin checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Julian Wallace seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wallace lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Wallace.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mirfin shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wallace as he avoids it easily.
Mirfin moves out of range as Wallace strikes.
Wallace throws a sloppy head kick and Mirfin moves out of range easily.
Mirfin throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Wallace was covering up waiting for the punch and Mirfin finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wallace is trying to keep Mirfin in close.
Mirfin missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mirfin definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mirfin trying to control the position from guard on top but Wallace is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mirfin in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Mirfin will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Wallace utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Wallace really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Mirfin. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Mirfin postures up in Wallace's guard and throws a big left but Wallace blocks it.
Mirfin gets to his feet - Wallace follows without any prompting.
Wallace throws the left hand but Mirfin avoids the punch easily.
Wallace throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mirfin is looking to counter the offense by Wallace and move into the clinch.
Nice body kick from Mirfin.
Mirfin really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Wallace pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wallace tries to keep at a distance but Mirfin has taken the fight into the clinch.
The referee calls for Mirfin to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mirfin tries a knee to the head but Wallace blocks it.
Wallace wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wallace is looking to break free of the clinch but Mirfin has double underhooks.
Mirfin breaks the clinch.
A punch combination from Wallace misses.
Mirfin lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mirfin is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Wallace.
Mirfin misses with a low kick.
Nice sprawl there from Wallace as Mirfin shoots in.
Wallace misses with a two punch combination.
Wallace tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wallace rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mirfin moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Mirfin looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
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!
Wallace throws the left hand but Mirfin avoids the punch easily.
Wallace is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Wallace uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mirfin.
Wallace slaps away a takedown attempt from Mirfin, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Zac Mirfin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Wallace. Those never looked like landing.
Mirfin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wallace sprawls and moves away.
Mirfin gets a takedown into half guard.
Mirfin is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Wallace!
Mirfin throws an elbow from mount that misses. Lucky escape for Wallace because Mirfin loaded up on that one.
Mirfin throwing sloppy strikes, which aren't doing any damage.
Mirfin punishing his opponent with strikes.
 Wallace is rocked!
Mirfin with shots to the head and body - Wallace looks very uncomfortable down there.
Wallace is still in real trouble! Can Mirfin finish him?
Mirfin postures up and throws a couple of big shots that have Wallace in real trouble here! The ref calls for Wallace to improve his position which he doesn't do, so the referee has no choice but to end the fight due to the strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zac Mirfin!
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