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SPPS 19 - Lowballin' Boomers PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Abayo Bokhari (ranked 6905 p4p, 6980 weight class) and Tyson Drone (ranked 140 p4p, 143 weight class). Drone has chosen t.i and ludacris-wish you would as his entrance music. Tyson Drone told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 21 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Abayo Bokhari!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 44 - 38 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyson Drone!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Summer Carpenter and Bruno Hogan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bokhari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bokhari pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Drone steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bokhari.
Abayo Bokhari seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bokhari misses with a jab to the body
and Drone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Drone has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bokhari finds it's way round the side to connect with Drone's head.
Bokhari jabs Drone to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Good leg kick by Bokhari.
Bokhari takes a swing at Drone's ribcage but misses.
A jab from Bokhari does it's job there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Drone steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bokhari.
Bokhari tries a head kick but it misses.
Drone with the counter takedown but Bokhari avoids it easily.
Bokhari throws a leg kick that is checked
and Drone counters with a nice double leg into side control. Bokhari 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!
Drone tries for a kimura but Bokhari is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Drone is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Bokhari has escaped the position, nice work there.
Drone thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Bokhari tries to bench press Drone off him but Drone keeps the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bokhari looking for a sweep but Drone has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Bokhari is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Drone goes for an armbar but Bokhari turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Bokhari.
Drone looks winded!
Drone looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Bokhari passes into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drone manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Bokhari content to control rather than advance.
Drone wants to improve his position but Bokhari is controlling well.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Drone looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Bokhari is taking a breather. Drone says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
Bokhari gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
Drone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bokhari throws a nice inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bokhari.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abayo Bokhari dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bokhari throws a head kick that half lands.
Bokhari digs a good body shot into Drone's ribs.
Bokhari throws a jab but it's blocked by Drone.
Bokhari misses with a straight right.
Despite the aggression on Drone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Bokhari dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bokhari is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Drone can do to turn this around?
A low kick from Bokhari is predictable there
and Drone counters with a thumping low kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhari throws a chopping leg kick but Drone manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Bokhari ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Bokhari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drone. That did some damage!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhari looks for the body kick but Drone saw that one coming.
Bokhari misses with a hook.
Bokhari throws a lazy uppercut
and Drone counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bokhari takes a swing at Drone's ribcage but misses.
Drone wants to counter the offense by Bokhari and move into the clinch position.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Drone checks a leg kick.
Tyson Drone is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Bokhari misses with a hook to the body
and Drone counters with a series of strikes. Bokhari will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bokhari throws a sloppy head kick and Drone moves out of range easily.
Some bone on bone action there as Drone checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Bokhari misses with a straight left.
Despite the aggression on Drone's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Bokhari finds it's way through Drone's defenses.
Bokhari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drone wants to counter with a clinch but Bokhari pushes him away.
Drone on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Bokhari. Bokhari obviously looking to wear him down.
Bokhari throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bokhari lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bokhari misses with an uppercut.
Drone was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Nice jab there from Bokhari.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drone takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari tries a head kick but it misses.
Drone feints the counter takedown.
Bokhari lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Drone circles away quickly and effectively.
Drone is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Bokhari throws a leg kick
and Drone counters with a two punch combo.
Drone slips under a jab.
Bokhari dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Drone. That did some damage!
Bokhari lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Drone blocks a jab.
Bokhari throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Drone avoids the head kick by Bokhari.
As Bokhari backs off Drone throws a huge counter combo but Bokhari manages to avoid it all.
Bokhari looks to score with a jab to the body but Drone is just out of range.
Bokhari throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Drone sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bokhari throws a push kick but Drone slaps the foot to one side.
Drone shapes to counter with a head kick.
Drone moves out of range of the leg kick from Bokhari.
Drone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bokhari throws a body punch but Drone moves out of range.
Bokhari lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
A thudding body kick lands there by Bokhari!
Bokhari thumps Drone with a low kick.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Abayo Bokhari dominated that second round.
That's time! Bokhari's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Bokhari stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A leg kick checked by Drone.
Drone is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bokhari looks to land a right hand but Drone moved out of range.
Drone is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Bokhari throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Drone counters with a three punch combo that has Bokhari backing up. Bokhari nods at Drone to acknowledge the strikes.
Bokhari turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bokhari throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
As Bokhari backs off Drone throws a huge counter combo but Bokhari manages to avoid it all.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bokhari misses with an uppercut
and Drone counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Bokhari kicks Drone off and gets back to his feet.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bokhari throws a body punch but Drone moves out of range.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bokhari will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Drone keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bokhari.
Bokhari waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Drone.
Drone is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bokhari throws a predictable looking body shot
and Drone counters with a two punch combo.
Bokhari pivots, looking for a leg kick but Drone is out of range and Bokhari settles back down.
Bokhari throws a leg kick but Drone checks it.
Bokhari throws a head kick but Drone moves out of range.
Abayo Bokhari is winning the standup battle so far.
Drone checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Drone tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari lands a body shot.
Abayo Bokhari is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bokhari goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Drone with the counter takedown but Bokhari avoids it easily.
Bokhari misses with a low kick.
Drone tries to counter with a clinch but Bokhari shakes him off and moves away.
Bokhari misses with the body kick
and Drone counters with a two punch combo.
Bokhari attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Bokhari takes a swing at Drone's ribcage but misses.
Bokhari throws a low kick but Drone avoids it.
Bokhari looks to throw a body kick
and Drone counters with a low kick, right behind Bokhari 's knee.
Drone walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bokhari connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Drone uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bokhari.
Bokhari misses with a left hand
and Drone counters with a stiff right hand.
Bokhari misses with an attempted mid kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Bokhari.
A slapping leg kick lands for Bokhari.
Bokhari misses with a shot to the body
and Drone counters with a one-two to the body.
Bokhari wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Bokhari misses its intended target.
Tyson Drone has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Drone slips a straight right by Bokhari.
A nice side step and Drone releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Bokhari is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Bokhari throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Drone makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Bokhari connects with a right hand. Drone shakes it off.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Drone on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Bokhari throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Drone throws a counter combo.
Bokhari tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Drone wants to counter the offense by Bokhari and move into the clinch position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Abayo Bokhari showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Bokhari 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 Topper Green scores the fight 30:27
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 30:27
Judge Bruno Hogan scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Abayo Bokhari!
An out of breath Abayo Bokhari thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robin Van Doen (ranked 5522 p4p, 6237 weight class) and Ko Artist (ranked 525 p4p, 543 weight class). Ko Artist 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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Robin Van Doen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ko Artist!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Ron Honeybunn and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Doen misses with the combination.
Robin Van Doen seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A leg kick checked by Van Doen.
Van Doen lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Van Doen scores with a jab. Artist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Van Doen throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Artist on the side of the head.
Van Doen is looking to score with low kicks.
Van Doen misses with a head kick.
A slapping leg kick lands for Artist.
Van Doen works over Artist's head and body with a nice combination.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Van Doen fires out a quick counter leg kick but Artist just manages to avoid it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Van Doen displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
 Artist is rocked!
Artist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Van Doen.
Artist throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Artist misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Van Doen throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Van Doen avoids the head kick by Artist.
Van Doen is looking for a counter combo.
Van Doen lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Doen throws a head kick but Artist moves out of range.
Artist checks the leg kick nicely there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Artist has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Van Doen lands a front kick.
Artist blocks the body kick.
Artist throws a fast counter high kick but Van Doen manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Van Doen.
Van Doen circles away from the clinch attempt.
A punch combination from Van Doen misses.
Artist moves out of range of the body kick from Van Doen.
Artist stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Van Doen.
Van Doen punishes Artist's body with a nice straight punch.
Van Doen throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Artist tries a head kick but it misses.
Van Doen is looking for a counter combo.
Van Doen works over Artist's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Van Doen scores with a jab. Artist acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Artist is still on wobbly legs! Can Van Doen finish him?
Van Doen throws a right hand that Artist ducks under and follows up with a left that Artist also avoids with ease.
Artist seems to have recovered his senses.
Van Doen thumps Artist with a low kick.
Van Doen throws a nice looking combination but Artist bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Artist is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Van Doen is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Artist slips a jab and a cross from Van Doen.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Van Doen lands with an uppercut that bounces Artist off the cage and back into range.
Van Doen looks to land a body kick but Artist moved away.
Artist tries to clinch but Van Doen is having none of it.
Van Doen looks to land a right hand but Artist moved out of range.
A head kick misses from Artist.
Artist lands with a kick to the temple. Van Doen shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Van Doen misses with a wild combination.
Artist tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Artist tries to clinch up but Van Doen circles away and keeps his distance.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Van Doen circles away from the clinch attempt.
Van Doen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Artist misses with a head kick.
Artist looks winded!
Van Doen tries to land a front kick but Artist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Van Doen closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Van Doen clinches up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Doen tries to break the clinch but Artist is controlling the position.
Van Doen lands a hook that snaps the head of Artist backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Artist.
Artist manages to break the clinch.
Artist takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Artist tries to clinch but Van Doen is having none of it.
Van Doen misses with a two punch combination.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Van Doen uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Artist.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Van Doen.
A head kick misses from Artist.
It looks like Van Doen has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Van Doen blocks a head kick by Artist.
Van Doen misses with an attempted mid kick.
Artist dodges the punch combination from Van Doen.
Van Doen lands with a kick to the temple. Artist shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Artist throws a wild hook but Van Doen just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Artist gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Van Doen raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Robin Van Doen!
Robin Van Doen decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean MacCarthy (ranked 5348 p4p, 23810 weight class) and John Diaz (ranked 575 p4p, 697 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Sean MacCarthy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, John Diaz!
The judges for this bout are Donatello Bradman, Francis DeMontford and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
MacCarthy stuffs the takedown.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with MacCarthy but MacCarthy pushes him off and we're back to square one.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Diaz.
Sean MacCarthy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of John Diaz.
MacCarthy drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Diaz looking for a guillotine here but MacCarthy defends easily.
Diaz looking for submissions from the bottom but instead MacCarthy passes into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy wants to control but Diaz is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
MacCarthy tries to advance to mount but Diaz denies him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz is looking for a sweep.
MacCarthy has knee on belly and moves into mount.
MacCarthy landing shots from mount.
MacCarthy landing punches.
MacCarthy content just to control the position here.
MacCarthy working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Diaz is looking to improve his position but MacCarthy isn't that keen on the idea.
MacCarthy lands a heavy elbow.
MacCarthy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Diaz's face.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
MacCarthy looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, MacCarthy cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacCarthy controlling the position easily from mount.
A nice elbow there by MacCarthy.
Diaz regains half guard.
MacCarthy missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Diaz is not content to let MacCarthy control the position.
Diaz trying to control but MacCarthy postures up.
Diaz tries to roll over but MacCarthy keeps him under control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacCarthy with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Diaz actively working from the bottom here.
Diaz looking for submissions off his back.
Diaz taking some punishment here, with MacCarthy in his half guard.
MacCarthy throwing shots but Diaz is blocking nicely.
MacCarthy is taking a breather. Diaz says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
MacCarthy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Diaz keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
MacCarthy keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
MacCarthy lands with a punch from half guard.
MacCarthy lands strikes from half guard.
MacCarthy controlling the action here.
Diaz is looking to control MacCarthy's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Diaz avoid being mounted?
Diaz is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but MacCarthy pulls his head out easily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
MacCarthy missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Sean MacCarthy dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Diaz finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Diaz throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around MacCarthy's waist but MacCarthy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Diaz off to one side.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says MacCarthy as he avoids it easily.
MacCarthy looking to score a takedown here. Diaz is defending well but MacCarthy drives through and ends up in Diaz's guard.
MacCarthy landing with the ground and pound.
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy stands up over Diaz, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
MacCarthy scoring with some ground and pound.
Diaz is trying to keep MacCarthy in close.
Diaz is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and MacCarthy defends well.
Diaz is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacCarthy lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
MacCarthy passes easily into side control. Nice work.
MacCarthy is chipping away with strikes.
MacCarthy connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Diaz some visible discomfort.
MacCarthy advances to full mount.
MacCarthy controlling the pace for now.
MacCarthy is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Diaz can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
BOOM! MacCarthy connects with a massive shot to the dome!
MacCarthy landing strikes, looking to finish!
MacCarthy with a couple of short strikes.
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
MacCarthy raining down shots from the mount!
Diaz is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
MacCarthy scoring with strikes but Diaz is staying in there.
Diaz is still in real trouble! Can MacCarthy finish him?
MacCarthy scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Diaz taking shots to the head.
MacCarthy dominating with strikes here.
MacCarthy postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Diaz bigstyle! Two more strikes land for MacCarthy and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Sean MacCarthy!
A less than humble Sean MacCarthy misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cole Hotman (ranked 6555 p4p, 2749 weight class) and Waampa Woodoo (ranked 557 p4p, 328 weight class). Waampa Woodoo is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Cole Hotman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Waampa Woodoo!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Summer Carpenter and Francis DeMontford.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Woodoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A nice leg kick from Hotman, right into the meat of the thigh.
Good leg kick by Woodoo.
A head kick by Hotman misses
and Woodoo counters with a left and a right that stings Hotman.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromHotman.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman moves out of range as Woodoo throws a body kick.
Hotman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Woodoo tried to score with a low kick but Hotman checks it.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woodoo lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Woodoo looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Hotman lands a big head kick that sends Woodoo tumbling to the mat! Hotman takes a step backwards and waves Woodoo back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Woodoo is rocked!
 It looks like Waampa Woodoo has been cut.
Woodoo thumps Hotman with a low kick.
Hotman takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Woodoo replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Hotman blocks it well.
Hotman seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Woodoo takes a swing at Hotman's ribcage but misses.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman scores with a head kick.
Woodoo is still on wobbly legs! Can Hotman finish him?
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo seems to have recovered his senses.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Hotman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo scores with a head kick. Hotman tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman misses with a head kick.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Hotman is breathing heavily.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Hotman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woodoo.
Woodoo misses with a wild combination.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Hotman moves out of range.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hotman misses with a leg kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Woodoo misses with a kick to the body.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo unleashes a big counter combination but Hotman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Woodoo throws a lazy head kick
and Hotman counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hotman plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Woodoo throws a head kick but Hotman moves out of range.
Hotman avoids a punch combination nicely.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo tries to land a front kick but Hotman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice body kick from Woodoo.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotman pushes Woodoo away with a front kick.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hotman looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Woodoo misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Hotman went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses
and Woodoo connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Woodoo lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hotman thinks about countering with a head kick.
Cole Hotman seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hotman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hotman blocks a head kick by Woodoo.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Cole Hotman dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Waampa Woodoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Waampa Woodoo is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo misses with a few strikes there.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Hotman moves out of range.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Woodoo throws a counter combo.
Woodoo thuds a left hand into Hotman's body.
Hotman walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Woodoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hotman avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Cole Hotman is winning the standup battle so far.
Hotman blocks a head kick by Woodoo.
Woodoo throws a nice head kick!
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Hotman moves out of range easily.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick from Woodoo misses.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo unleashes a big counter combination but Hotman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Hotman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Woodoo.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Hotman moves out of range easily.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hotman throws the kick towards the body but Woodoo avoids it.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman is looking to counter with head kicks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a counter combo.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo tries to land a front kick but Hotman steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Woodoo throws out a leg kick but Hotman moves out of range and Woodoo only half commits.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Hotman moves out of range easily.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses
and Woodoo counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Hotman on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Hotman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Hotman fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Woodoo throws a series of strikes that have Hotman backpedaling.
Hotman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Woodoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hotman was well out of range. Poor timing from Woodoo.
Woodoo tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a low kick but Hotman moves out of range easily.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo misses with a low kick.
Hotman looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Hotman misses with a head kick.
A good leg kick by Woodoo.
Woodoo misses with a head kick.
Hotman tries to score with a low kick but Woodoo moves his leg out of the way.
Woodoo thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Hotman if he has to take too many more of those.
Woodoo stalks Hotman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hotman's face. Hotman staggers backwards, shaken.
Hotman throws a leg kick
and Woodoo counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Hotman.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Hotman slips a jab from Woodoo.
Woodoo throws a low kick but Hotman avoids it.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Woodoo throws a low kick but Hotman moves out of range easily.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hotman rather than just go for the knockout.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo scores with a kick to the midsection.
Hotman is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick misses from Woodoo.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Hotman throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Waampa Woodoo will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Waampa Woodoo's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Woodoo misses with a body shot.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Hotman misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hotman checks the leg kick nicely there.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Hotman is out of range.
Hotman moves out of range of the leg kick from Woodoo.
Woodoo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo unleashes a big counter combination but Hotman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hotman keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Woodoo just misses with a punch to the body.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Woodoo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Woodoo misses with a few strikes there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Woodoo goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Hotman fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Woodoo has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hotman lands with a slapping head kick.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo throws a body punch but Hotman moves out of range.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Hotman lands with a kick to the temple. Woodoo shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Woodoo lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Woodoo.
Woodoo takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Woodoo avoids the head kick by Hotman.
Woodoo misses with a two punch combination.
Woodoo lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Hotman circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick misses from Hotman.
Woodoo lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Woodoo scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Woodoo pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses.
Hotman throws a counter high kick but Woodoo was just alert enough to avoid it.
Hotman blocks a head kick by Woodoo.
Hotman lands with a slapping head kick.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Despite the aggression on Woodoo's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Woodoo throws the kick towards the body but Hotman avoids it.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Left hook, right uppercut from Woodoo.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo unleashes a big counter combination but Hotman bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Some bone on bone action there as Hotman checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Hotman throws a lazy head kick
and Woodoo counters with a series of strikes. Hotman will be more careful next time no doubt.
Woodoo stalks Hotman and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Hotman's face. Hotman staggers backwards, shaken.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hotman misses with a head kick.
Hotman checks the leg kick.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Hotman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Woodoo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hotman moves away.
Woodoo fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Hotman on the side of the head.
Hotman throws a sloppy head kick and Woodoo moves out of range easily.
Woodoo has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Woodoo throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo throws a sloppy head kick and Hotman moves out of range easily.
Hotman scores with a spinning back kick!
Hotman tries a head kick but it misses.
Woodoo throws a hook to the side of Hotman's head but Hotman sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hotman misses with a head kick.
Woodoo is looking for the big counter here.
Woodoo throws a series of punches but Hotman avoids them all with ease.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
A head kick by Hotman misses
and Woodoo counters with a left and a right that stings Hotman.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hotman avoids the head kick by Woodoo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Woodoo blocks a head kick by Hotman.
Hotman tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Woodoo throws a head kick but Hotman moves out of range.
Woodoo thuds his shin into the meat of Hotman's side.
Woodoo misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hotman misses with an attempted mid kick.
Woodoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo throws a head kick that Hotman semi-blocks.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Woodoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hotman misses with a head kick.
Hotman throws a head kick but Woodoo moves out of range.
Hotman moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromWoodoo.
Hotman throws a head kick that misses.
Woodoo throws an overhand right that lands on Hotman's shoulder, as Hotman tries to avoid the shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Waampa Woodoo.
I think Woodoo 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 Damien Edna scores the fight 28:29
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 28:29
Judge Francis DeMontford scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Waampa Woodoo!
Waampa Woodoo took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, na for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Baldomir Barbosa (ranked 3060 p4p, 3441 weight class) and Andrey Nikonov (ranked 421 p4p, 460 weight class). Barbosa comes into the arena with Unfaithful blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baldomir Barbosa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Andrey Nikonov!
The judges for this bout are Eliza Hachem, Ben Hemmingworth and Hugh Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nikonov bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Nikonov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Nikonov looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Nikonov throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Nikonov wants to free his trapped foot but Barbosa is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Nikonov wants to control but Barbosa is keeping him busy.
Nikonov controlling the action here.
Barbosa keeps control of the position for the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikonov seems to be working for a kimura but Barbosa defends the submission attempt.
Barbosa is positioning himself well to prevent Nikonov advancing to mount.
Barbosa wants to control but Nikonov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Barbosa is trying to get back to full guard.
Barbosa definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Nikonov passes to full mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Nikonov thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa is trying desperately to improve position.
Nikonov is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Barbosa to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Barbosa shrugs it off.
Barbosa tries to hold on but Nikonov postures up.
Barbosa tries to reverse the position but Nikonov maintains control.
Barbosa is squirming around, avoiding Nikonov's attempts to control the action.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa is looking to get to half guard.
Nikonov controlling the position easily from mount.
Nikonov looking to control but Barbosa is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Barbosa stops Nikonov from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Nikonov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Barbosa hang on?
Nikonov has control of Barbosa's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Barbosa regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Nikonov is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Barbosa is surviving well by controlling Nikonov's body position as best he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa wants to hold on but Nikonov pushes him away.
Nikonov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Barbosa is looking to escape.
Barbosa is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nikonov fails to advance to Barbosa's back.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barbosa regains half guard.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Andrey Nikonov dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice shot lands for Barbosa.
It looks like Andrey Nikonov has been cut.
Nikonov throws a leg kick
and Barbosa scores with a counter punch that sends Nikonov to the canvas! Barbosa smells blood - he's punishing Nikonov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Nikonov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:16 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Baldomir Barbosa!
During a confident post fight interview, Baldomir Barbosa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pietro Marchionni (ranked 3425 p4p, 3148 weight class) and Mason Jones (ranked 456 p4p, 434 weight class). Mason Jones will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Pietro Marchionni!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Mason Jones!
The judges for this bout are Skip Squint, Bruno Hogan and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Marchionni throws a body shot but no joy.
Jones moves to clinch but Marchionni breaks away
and Marchionni counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jones blocking the ground and pound attempt from Marchionni.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Marchionni is controlling him well.
Marchionni is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Jones sees it coming and defends easily.
Marchionni tries to pass the half guard into mount. Jones knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Marchionni throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni trying to work for an americana but Jones has managed to regain full guard.
Marchionni trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marchionni is in close to Jones's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jones wants to stand and escape but Marchionni is having none of it.
Jones preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Marchionni accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Marchionni pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
Jones avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Jones being controlled here, momentarily.
Marchionni pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Marchionni throwing shots but Jones is blocking nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones wants to get back to his feet.
Marchionni content to control rather than advance.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Jones is trying to stand up here but Marchionni is controlling him well.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Jones looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
An attempted straight right counter from Marchionni misses the target.
Jones has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Marchionni jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Marchionni misses with an uppercut
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Marchionni.
Marchionni lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchionni controls his hands.
Jones scores with a hook to the body.
A short right from Marchionni.
Jones lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jones tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Marchionni's elbow.
Marchionni prevents a body shot from Jones.
Still in the clinch, Jones scores with a nice short uppercut.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Jones.
Marchionni effectively controlling the action here.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Marchionni.
A short uppercut from Jones.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
Marchionni stalling against the cage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Marchionni manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Jones lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Marchionni controlling the action here for a moment.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Marchionni tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jones throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Marchionnis head.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Jones lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jones lands a hook that snaps the head of Marchionni backwards.
Jones presses Marchionni against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
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 Pietro Marchionni will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Marchionni circles away.
Jones has managed to clinch.
Marchionni trying to stall but Jones improves his position.
Marchionni misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jones pressing his opponent against the cage.
Jones struggles to land a body shot inside as Marchionni controls his hands.
Marchionni looking to stall.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Marchionni has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marchionni misses with the head strike.
Marchionni misses with a punch to the body.
Marchionni lands an uppercut.
Jones tries to throw a body punch but Marchionni avoids it by throwing Jones back against the cage.
Jones lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Marchionni tries a body shot but Jones blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands with a light punch inside.
Jones lands a left hand.
Marchionni looking to stall.
Jones blocks a body shot from Marchionni.
Marchionni tries to throw a body punch but Jones avoids it by throwing Marchionni back against the cage.
Jones scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Marchionni tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Jones's elbow.
Marchionni tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marchionni blocking some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Marchionni fails to land.
Jones scores with a shoulder strike.
Mason Jones seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Jones is working Marchionni over against the cage.
Marchionni is trying to push Jones away but Jones has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Marchionni blocks an uppercut.
Jones blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A right hand to the body from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Marchionni doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Marchionni taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jones.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Marchionni misses with a hook from the clinch.
Marchionni is looking to control Jones's arms but Jones gets an underhook and turns him. Now Marchionni has his back to the cage.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Nice body punch from Jones - that landed with a thud.
Marchionni blocking some punches.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Marchionni swings wildly with an uppercut but Jones uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Good body shot from Jones.
Jones lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jones working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones scores with a nice hook to the head.
 Marchionni is rocked!
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Oh Marchionni is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones digs a right hand underneath Marchionni's ribcage. Marchionni let out a lung full of air as it connected.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jones.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Jones creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Marchionni with a big uppercut! Marchionni tries to clinch up but Jones pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Marchionni to the mat! Marchionni covers up and Jones unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Mason Jones!
An out of breath Mason Jones thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Destin Craven (ranked 1827 p4p, 6004 weight class) and Ripper Stallone (ranked 212 p4p, 452 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Destin Craven!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Ripper Stallone!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Chris Dean and John Mangel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stallone scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Craven closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Craven working away.
Stallone is trying to improve his position.
Craven working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Craven wants to control but Stallone is keeping him busy.
Craven goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Stallone rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Craven's guard! Nice work there by Stallone!
Craven has his foot on Stallone's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Stallone works his way back into a safe position though.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Stallone tries to free his leg and advance position but Craven is retaining full guard.
Craven has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Craven has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Stallone doesn't defend quickly enough and Craven has managed to lock this one up! Can Stallone escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Craven on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Destin Craven!
After the fight, Destin Craven was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Reeves (ranked 4553 p4p, 1245 weight class) and Juan Christiano (ranked 538 p4p, 189 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lukas Reeves!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Juan Christiano!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Ben Hemmingworth and Steve Erwin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano thinks about the counter body kick.
Reeves takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Reeves keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Reeves looks for a takedown but Christiano sprawls well.
Reeves throws a combination that misses
and Christiano counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Reeves looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Christiano chopping away at his opponent's legs.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
Reeves misses with a looping left.
Nice cross by Christiano.
Reeves takes a swing at Christiano's ribcage but misses.
Christiano bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We've been hearing reports that Reeves has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Reeves ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Christiano moves away.
Christiano scores with a nice strike.
Reeves throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Christiano's waist but Christiano gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Reeves off to one side.
Reeves falls off balance throwing a combination
and Christiano counters with a low kick, right behind Reeves 's knee.
Reeves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
A nice inside leg kick there by Christiano. That's going to slow Reeves down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reeves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Christiano lands with an uppercut that bounces Reeves off the cage and back into range.
Juan Christiano is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Good exchange - Christiano coming out on top.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Reeves is looking to land body kicks.
Christiano is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Reeves with a body shot.
Christiano displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Reeves throws out the jab.
Christiano connects with the punch.
Reeves swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano's corner calls for a 1-2. Christiano obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Christiano gets caught napping as Reeves dives in and scores a takedown. Christiano manages to retain guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Reeves is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves trying to control the position from guard on top but Christiano is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Reeves stays in close to Christiano's body and controls the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves wants to control from the top but Christiano keeps moving.
Reeves trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Reeves with a flurry of punches that miss.
Christiano keeping moving, preventing Reeves from controlling successfully.
Reeves is in close to Christiano's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Christiano can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Reeves controls the pace.
Reeves stopping the sweep attempt from Christiano.
Christiano is pulling down on Reeves's head. It's preventing any offense from Reeves, at least for the moment.
Reeves looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano has his hands on Reeves's head, controlling the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Reeves swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Reeves throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Christiano on the side of the head.
Christiano uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Reeves.
Reeves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reeves doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Reeves changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Christiano looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Christiano explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano avoids the body shot from Reeves.
Reeves punishes Christiano's body with a nice straight punch.
Reeves is looking to clinch.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Christiano just misses with a punch to the body.
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Christiano smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Reeves misses with an uppercut
and Christiano counters with a right hand to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano lands a leg kick that knocks Reeves off balance momentarily.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Reeves tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Reeves walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Reeves is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice defenses there by Reeves.
Christiano keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Christiano appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves throws a body punch but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Reeves is looking to wear down Christiano with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Christiano stuns Reeves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Reeves lands with a right hand.
Christiano misses with an attempted mid kick.
Reeves has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Christiano.
Reeves misses with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves fails with a takedown attempt.
Reeves swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Reeves takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
A chopping leg kick lands by Reeves.
Christiano keeps the fight on the outside.
Christiano feints a counter leg kick.
Christiano has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Reeves tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Christiano was well out of range. Poor timing from Reeves.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reeves ducks under a wild hook from Christiano.
Christiano connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Reeves throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Reeves swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Christiano connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Christiano lands a nice looking body kick.
Reeves shoots in but no luck this time.
Christiano tries to land a front kick but Reeves steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Christiano walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano moves out of range of the strikes.
Christiano lands a nice shot that snaps Reeves's head back.
Reeves is looking to clinch.
Christiano looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Christiano slips a jab from Reeves.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Christiano throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Reeves moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
A jab from Christiano finds it's way through Reeves's defenses.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
Christiano thinks about the counter body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano checks a leg kick.
Christiano paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Reeves throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
It seemed like Christiano was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Christiano looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Reeves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Reeves throws the left hand but Christiano avoids the punch easily.
Reeves with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Christiano to score with a decent uppercut.
Christiano fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Reeves has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Christiano checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Reeves swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Christiano scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Reeves doesn't seem bothered though.
Christiano cracks Reeves with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Christiano scores with a kick to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Reeves throws a body shot but no joy.
Christiano keeps the fight on the outside.
Reeves swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Christiano tries a quick counter leg kick but Reeves is wise to it.
Reeves steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Christiano.
Reeves takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Christiano thumps Reeves with a low kick.
Nice cross by Christiano.
Reeves misses the shot to the body.
Christiano uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Reeves.
And Christiano responds with a good body kick, but Reeves manages to step out the way in time.
Reeves closes the distance and clinches up with Christiano, looking for a takedown. Reeves pushes Christiano against the cage but Christiano circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
A nice leg kick from Christiano, right into the meat of the thigh.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Juan Christiano seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Nice body kick from Christiano.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Christiano let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Reeves takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Christiano connects with a leg kick.
A good leg kick by Christiano.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
Reeves fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Christiano manages to avoid it.
Christiano connects with a looping right hand.
Christiano connects with an inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Christiano swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Reeves.
Reeves darts in looking for a takedown but Christiano gets double underhooks and turns Reeves into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lukas Reeves. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Christiano thuds his right hand into Reeves's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Christiano keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Reeves takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Reeves gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano throws a nice inside leg kick.
Reeves closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Christiano showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Reeves.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Christiano.
Reeves forces Christiano back against the cage and clinches.
Reeves fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Reeves misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Christiano pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Christiano explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
Reeves tries to close the distance and clinch but Christiano swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
A thudding body kick lands there by Christiano!
Christiano dips to his left and cracks Reeves with an uppercut!
A jab from Reeves misses.
Christiano throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Reeves stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Christiano - that will leave a mark!
An inside leg kick lands from Christiano.
Christiano lands a nice hook to Reeves's body. Reeves takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Good leg kick by Christiano.
Christiano lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Reeves throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Reeves throws a series of punches but Christiano moves out of range.
Christiano lands with a hook. Reeves tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Reeves tries for a takedown but Christiano sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Reeves on the wrong end of a nice hook.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Juan Christiano 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!
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Reeves will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Reeves takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Reeves gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Christiano.
Reeves takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Reeves ducks right into an uppercut from Christiano.
Reeves looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Reeves takes one to the chin there.
Reeves swings for the body but Christiano moves out of range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Christiano.
Christiano stuns Reeves with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Christiano delivers a nice body kick.
A looping hook to the body misses from Reeves. Christiano does a little dance to reset his feet.
Christiano fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Reeves looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Reeves wants to slow Christiano down by chopping away at his legs.
A jab from Christiano does it's job there.
Christiano lands a jab to the nose.
A solid leg kick lands there for Christiano.
Christiano lands with a shot to the body.
Reeves looks to score with a jab to the body but Christiano is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Christiano connects with a looping right hand.
A chopping leg kick lands by Christiano.
Reeves throws an overhand right that lands on Christiano's shoulder, as Christiano tries to avoid the shot.
Christiano turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Christiano.
A lazy body kick from Reeves
and Christiano counters with a nice uppercut.
Christiano lands a jab to the head.
Reeves tries to bum rush Christiano with a series of wild strikes but Christiano uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Christiano lands with a kick to the ribs.
Christiano cracks Reeves with an open hand slap.
Reeves walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Christiano takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Christiano scoring well with a low kick there.
Reeves lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Christiano.
Christiano clobbers Reeves with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Reeves is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christiano.
Christiano is trying to counter with his kicks.
Reeves shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Reeves is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Reeves takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Oh Reeves is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Reeves throws a right hand that misses
and Christiano counters with a right hand to the body.
Christiano moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Christiano lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Christiano feints and then cracks Reeves's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Reeves down.
Christiano drops Reeves with a naaaaasty hook - Reeves is in real trouble here! Christiano dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Juan Christiano!
After winning the bout, Juan Christiano 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Kahdi Mandinos (ranked 1699 p4p, 2528 weight class) and John Fuller (ranked 254 p4p, 362 weight class). John Fuller told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Kahdi Mandinos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Fuller!
The judges for this bout are Chris Dean, Donatello Bradman and Topper Green.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Fuller, as that shot connected.
Fuller shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Fuller drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Mandinos dives on top into guard.
Fuller has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Kung Pao . Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Fuller throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Mandinos distracts Fuller with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Mandinos trying to control but Fuller is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fuller utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mandinos stopping the sweep attempt from Fuller.
Mandinos 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.
Mandinos stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Fuller swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller is looking to sweep but instead, Mandinos has passed into half guard.
Fuller gets full guard.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Mandinos controlling him for the moment.
Mandinos lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Mandinos sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Fuller looking to control.
Mandinos postures up and lands a big shot to Fuller's brow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mandinos gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mandinos is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mandinos wants to control from the top but Fuller keeps moving.
Mandinos is pushing down on Fuller's leg trying to pass to half guard. Fuller is fighting to maintain full guard but Mandinos has managed to sneak the leg through.
Fuller is pressing down on Mandinos's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Fuller has his foot on Mandinos's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mandinos works his way back into a safe position though.
Fuller looking for a guillotine here but Mandinos defends easily.
Fuller keeping moving, preventing Mandinos from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
Mandinos connects with a couple of short punches.
Fuller wants to sweep here but Mandinos controlling him for the moment.
Fuller working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mandinos doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mandinos manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Fuller looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Mandinos throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Fuller works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Fuller wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Fuller is looking for a triangle but Mandinos pushes his legs off easily.
Fuller looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Mandinos puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Fuller is looking to improve his position.
Fuller is refusing to be controlled, as Mandinos sits in half guard.
Mandinos is pressing down on Fuller's thigh, looking to free his foot. Fuller is holding on for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mandinos winds up and cracks Fuller with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
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 Kahdi Mandinos will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fuller with a nice cross.
Fuller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mandinos attempts a counter takedown but Fuller avoids it well and moves away.
A cross from Fuller lands.
Fuller throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mandinos stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Fuller!
Fuller dips to his left and cracks Mandinos with an uppercut!
Mandinos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kahdi Mandinos is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fuller pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Mandinos avoids a punch combination nicely.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Fuller digs a good body shot into Mandinos's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fuller looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mandinos feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuller's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Fuller duly obliges.
 It looks like Kahdi Mandinos has been cut.
Fuller lunges at Mandinos with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Mandinos's hand.
Fuller misses with an uppercut.
Mandinos avoids the body shot from Fuller.
Fuller throws an overhand right that lands on Mandinos's shoulder, as Mandinos tries to avoid the shot.
Mandinos feinted with a counter takedown.
Fuller scores with a hook to the body. Mandinos takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fuller misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mandinos changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Fuller drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mandinos is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Fuller defends well.
Fuller must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fuller trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Fuller has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Fuller missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Mandinos is trying to control the position but Fuller postures up.
John Fuller has got the better of the ground game so far.
Fuller loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Fuller passes into half guard.
Mandinos blocking the ground and pound attempt from Fuller.
Fuller throws a strike but Mandinos avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Fuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Fuller scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fuller trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Fuller stands up over Mandinos, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Fuller stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mandinos swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mandinos is looking to cinch up a triangle. Fuller throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Mandinos's body to avoid the submission. Mandinos has instead reached around Fuller's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Mandinos arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:45 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Kahdi Mandinos!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Maximus Furioto (ranked 1481 p4p, 3597 weight class) and Bobolo Jubbly (ranked 186 p4p, 414 weight class). Furioto comes into the arena with 韻踏合組合 - "一網打尽 blaring out of the sound system. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Bobolo Jubbly was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Basic striking
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maximus Furioto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bobolo Jubbly!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Francis DeMontford and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Furioto shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto seems to be looking for submissions.
Furioto is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Jubbly defends it well.
Jubbly told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
Jubbly looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jubbly looking for submissions off his back.
Furioto is looking for a kimura but Jubbly is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Furioto to get the leverage.
Furioto is looking for a kimura here.
Jubbly actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jubbly is working on a guillotine. He's managed to get to full guard and he's really squeezing tight! Furioto is tapping! Great win for Jubbly!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:16 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bobolo Jubbly!
During a confident post fight interview, Bobolo Jubbly thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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