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RRFC 60: Pinales vs Chan PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lukas Chomsli (ranked 2107 p4p, 2209 weight class) and Nathan Dylan (ranked 306 p4p, 322 weight class). Chomsli's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Tapout. The crowd seem to be enjoying Dylan's choice of entrance music: Darci - On My Own. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Lukas Chomsli!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Nathan Dylan!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Chris Downing and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chomsli has a takedown stuffed.
It seemed like Dylan was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Chomsli.
Dylan on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Chomsli misses with a takedown attempt
and Dylan counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chomsli throws a shot to the body.
Chomsli changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Dylan looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Chomsli works to advance to full mount. Dylan defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chomsli looking to control but Dylan is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Chomsli lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Dylan hang on?
Dylan is trying to stand up.
We've been hearing good reports from Chomsli's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Chomsli scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Dylan?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dylan really wants to buck Chomsli off and get back to his feet.
Chomsli landing shots from mount.
Chomsli throws some shoulder strikes here and then postures up. Oh, he's gone for an armbar! Dylan has his hands clasped together but Chomsli breaks the hold and Dylan is forced to tap! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over! That was lightning fast by Chomsli!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Lukas Chomsli!
A less than humble Lukas Chomsli 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Urwifs Othrguy (ranked 2548 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Jairzinho Teixeira (ranked 291 p4p, 250 weight class). Teixeira comes into a darkened arena with his song building. The Eye of the Tiger kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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BJJ Purple Belt
Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Urwifs Othrguy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jairzinho Teixeira!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Stewart Dunkirk and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Othrguy throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Teixeira.
Othrguy ducks under a wild hook from Teixeira.
Othrguy moves out of range as Teixeira strikes.
Othrguy fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Teixeira just misses with a punch to the body.
Teixeira ducks right into an uppercut from Othrguy.
Teixeira scores with a jab.
 It looks like Urwifs Othrguy has been cut.
Teixeira misses with a straight right.
Othrguy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teixeira sprawls and moves away.
Teixeira misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teixeira slips a jab and a cross from Othrguy.
Teixeira misses with a double jab.
Teixeira tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Othrguy was well out of range. Poor timing from Teixeira.
Teixeira lands a two punch combo.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teixeira pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Othrguy scores with a sloppy right hand. Teixeira should have avoided that one.
Othrguy's jab looks to have found its range, popping Teixeira under the eye.
Teixeira throws a nice looking combination but Othrguy bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Othrguy tries to counter with a takedown but Teixeira is quick to defend against it.
Teixeira misses the shot to the body.
Good exchange - Othrguy coming out on top.
The fighters circling - Teixeira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Othrguy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Teixeira sprawls and moves away.
Teixeira lands with a right hand.
Urwifs Othrguy's cut is getting worse.
Othrguy misses with a head kick.
A little jabbing left from Teixeira on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Teixeira misses with a right hand
and Othrguy counters with a left and a right that stings Teixeira.
Othrguy blocks a head kick by Teixeira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Teixeira looks to score with a jab to the body but Othrguy is just out of range.
Othrguy closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Teixeira quickly recovers to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Othrguy is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Teixeira defends it well.
Othrguy is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Othrguy trying to pass the guard but Teixeira defending well.
Othrguy seems to be working for a kimura but Teixeira defends the submission attempt.
Othrguy is looking to advance position but Teixeira won't allow it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is trying to stand back up but Othrguy is controlling him
Othrguy is working for a kimura but Teixeira is defending it quite comfortably.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Teixeira has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Othrguy is on him like a limpet, forcing Teixeira back against the cage.
Othrguy lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Teixeira pushes Othrguy off and gets back to his feet.
Teixeira misses with a hook. Othrguy ducked under it nicely.
A solid body kick from Othrguy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Othrguy drives through with a takedown into Teixeira's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Othrguy stops Teixeira from standing up.
Othrguy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Teixeira is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Othrguy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Teixeira is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Teixeira has escaped and now he's on top!
Teixeira 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.
Teixeira preventing the sweep.
Othrguy not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Teixeira trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jairzinho Teixeira will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Urwifs Othrguy's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Othrguy shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Othrguy is trying to work for a kimura but Teixeira is defending well.
Othrguy throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Teixeira is looking to escape.
Othrguy is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Othrguy wants to pass to mount but Teixeira is defending the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Othrguy wants to control but Teixeira is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Othrguy trying to mount his opponent but Teixeira defends it.
Othrguy trying to advance position but Teixeira counters by regaining guard.
Othrguy drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Teixeira manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Othrguy has Teixeira in his guard.
Othrguy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Teixeira missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Teixeira is working Othrguy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Othrguy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Othrguy is controlling Teixeira's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teixeira is working Othrguy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Othrguy pulls Teixeira in close to prevent any damage.
Othrguy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Teixeira.
Teixeira is in close to Othrguy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Othrguy trying to keep a closed guard but Teixeira is proving a slippery customer.
Teixeira is in close to Othrguy's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Urwifs Othrguy's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Teixeira lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Jeez, Urwifs Othrguy's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Urwifs Othrguy's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Jairzinho Teixeira!
Post fight, an emotional Jairzinho Teixeira said 'Today my contract is over, let's see the offers, if I stay I want the BELT, but if I leave I thank the opportunity to RRFC.'.
Urwifs Othrguy spoke after the fight, saying 'I decided before this fight win or lose to announce I'll be retiring. I've got two more fights on contract when I've fulfilled my contact it's over for me. Thanks to everyone.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Wesley Poker (ranked 3114 p4p, 3207 weight class) and Tommy Shelby (ranked 429 p4p, 438 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 11 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Wesley Poker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tommy Shelby !
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Poker checks a leg kick nicely.
Shelby defending well as Poker loads up on a big left hand.
Oooooh!!! Poker has knocked Shelby down with a huge combo! Poker steps away and waves a wobbly Shelby back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Shelby is rocked!
 It looks like Tommy Shelby has been cut.
Shelby drops his hands momentarily. Poker doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Shelby staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Shelby doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Wesley Poker!
A very excited looking Wesley Poker made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quinton Flynn (ranked 1190 p4p, 1474 weight class) and Enrique Saravia (ranked 163 p4p, 196 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Quinton Flynn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Enrique Saravia!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and Wesley Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saravia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Flynn misses with a straight left.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away.
A quick step to the side and Flynn tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saravia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flynn.
Saravia misses with a body shot.
Saravia slips under a jab from Flynn.
Saravia connects with a body shot.
Some wild striking there from Saravia.
Saravia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flynn lands with an uppercut that bounces Saravia off the cage and back into range.
Saravia lands a nice looking body shot.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Saravia slips the punch.
It seemed like Saravia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saravia just misses with a punch to the body.
Flynn thuds his right hand into Saravia's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Flynn with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Saravia to score with a decent uppercut.
Saravia digs a good body shot into Flynn's ribs.
Saravia swings for the body but Flynn moves out of range.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Flynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Flynn misses with a straight left.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Saravia slips the punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia takes one to the chin there.
Saravia moves away from the strike by Flynn.
Quinton Flynn seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Saravia throws a jab but it's blocked by Flynn.
Nice defenses there by Flynn.
Flynn dips to his left and cracks Saravia with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Saravia.
A shot to the liver by Saravia. Beautiful body shot.
Saravia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saravia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flynn.
Saravia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Saravia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flynn.
Saravia cracks a nice hook into Flynn's ribs.
Flynn uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Saravia.
Flynn lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn looks to throw the jab but Saravia is out of range.
Flynn throws the left hand but Saravia avoids the punch easily.
Saravia staying out of range there.
Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but Flynn is just out of range.
Flynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Despite the aggression on Saravia's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Flynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Flynn misses its intended target.
Flynn connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Saravia's hands.
Saravia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Saravia slips the punch.
A nice side step and Saravia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Saravia staying out of range there.
Saravia connects with a nice looking jab.
Saravia throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Flynn stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Flynn is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Flynn avoids the body shot from Saravia.
A big right from Flynn misses.
Flynn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Saravia.
Flynn lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
Saravia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Saravia is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Flynn rather than just go for the knockout.
Flynn misses with a looping left.
Flynn tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Flynn misses with an uppercut. Saravia saw that one coming.
Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but Flynn is just out of range.
Saravia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saravia lands a right hook to the body.
Saravia slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Saravia on the side of the head.
Saravia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a straight right.
Flynn slips a jab from Saravia.
Saravia misses the shot to the body.
Flynn throws the left hand but Saravia avoids the punch easily.
A telegraphed right hand from Flynn misses the target.
Saravia wants to counter the offense by Flynn and move into the clinch position.
Saravia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flynn misses with a hook. Saravia ducked under it nicely.
Saravia feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Flynns jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Flynn misses the jab.
Saravia throws a body punch but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravia.
Saravia loads up on a big right hand but Flynn slips the punch.
A big left from Saravia misses.
Saravia blocks a jab.
Saravia keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Flynn.
Saravia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flynn lands the left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Saravia misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Flynn throws a big shot that misses.
Flynn misses with a straight left.
Flynn fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Saravia avoids a punch combination nicely.
Flynn misses with a hook.
Flynn looks to land a right hand but Saravia moved out of range.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn throwing a counter right hand but Saravia manages to avoid it.
Saravia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flynn.
Flynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saravia.
Saravia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn.
Saravia scores with a shot to the body.
Flynn cracks a nice hook into Saravia's ribs.
A slow jab from Saravia misses its intended target.
A big left from Saravia misses.
Flynn uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Saravia.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saravia swings for the body but Flynn moves out of range.
Flynn swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flynn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Flynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saravia.
Saravia slips a straight right by Flynn.
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 Quinton Flynn will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
A swing and a miss from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a straight right.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Flynn stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Flynn.
Saravia throws a hook but Flynn avoids it easily.
Flynn looks to land a left hand but Saravia moved out of range nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Saravia. Those never looked like landing.
Flynn missing with a left hand there. Saravia was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick misses from Flynn.
The fighters circle momentarily. Saravia darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Saravia lands a jab.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saravia digs a good hook to Flynn's body.
Flynn looks to score with a jab to the body but Saravia is just out of range.
Saravia comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Flynn connects with a right hand. Saravia shakes it off.
Flynn throws a big shot that misses.
Saravia lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Flynn backs up against the cage.
Enrique Saravia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Saravia slips the punch.
Saravia uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Flynn.
Saravia throws out a counter right but Flynn avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia misses with a hook.
A swing and a miss from Flynn.
Nice jab there from Saravia.
Saravia defending well as Flynn loads up on a big left hand.
Flynn tries to move into range but Saravia moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Nice defenses there by Saravia.
Saravia lands with an overhand left.
Flynn throws an overhand right that lands on Saravia's shoulder, as Saravia tries to avoid the shot.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Flynn lands a jab to the head.
Saravia stalks Flynn and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Flynn's face. Flynn staggers backwards, shaken.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Saravia takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Flynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saravia.
Flynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saravia throws a hook to the side of Flynn's head but Flynn sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
The fighters circling - Flynn throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Saravia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Saravia lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Flynn takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saravia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Saravia wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saravia ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
Saravia lands with a cross.
Saravia scores with a shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Saravia.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn avoids the body shot from Saravia.
Saravia misses with a straight right.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flynn misses the jab.
A big right from Flynn misses.
Flynn cracks Saravia with an open hand slap.
Flynn lands a lovely overhand right.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Saravia tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Flynn was well out of range. Poor timing from Saravia.
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away.
Saravia is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Flynn.
Saravia bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Flynn loads up on a big right hand but Saravia slips the punch.
Saravia connects with a crisp jab.
Saravia looks to score with a jab to the body but Flynn is just out of range.
Flynn rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Saravia moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
It seemed like Saravia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Saravia lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Flynn misses with a straight left.
Flynn throws a hook to the side of Saravia's head but Saravia sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Flynn slips under a jab.
Saravia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Flynn throws a lazy right hand but Saravia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Saravia.
Saravia misses with a double jab.
Saravia moves away from the strike by Flynn.
Flynn misses with a looping left.
Saravia defending well as Flynn loads up on a big left hand.
Saravia scores with a hook to the body. Flynn takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Flynn jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A big right from Flynn misses.
Flynn misses with a straight left.
Saravia throws a looping overhand right but Flynn ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saravia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flynn.
Flynn misses with a looping left.
Saravia gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Saravia throws a poor cross that misses
and Flynn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Saravia ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Flynn moves away.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Saravia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saravia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Saravia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Flynn throws out a loose jab but Saravia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Flynn looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Flynn walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Flynn throws a nice looking combination but Saravia bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saravia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saravia swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Flynn is looking to counter punch.
Flynn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Saravia scores with a shot to the body.
A jab from Flynn does it's job there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saravia works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Saravia throws a body shot but no joy.
Flynn throws a good cross that connects.
Saravia moves out of range of the strikes.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Enrique Saravia will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Saravia doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Saravia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Flynn.
Saravia throws an overhand right that lands on Flynn's shoulder, as Flynn tries to avoid the shot.
Flynn swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saravia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Flynn misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Saravia.
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Saravia misses with a body shot.
Flynn takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Flynn throws a hook but Saravia avoids it easily.
A jab from Flynn misses.
Flynn throws a hook but Saravia blocks it.
Saravia dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Flynn thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saravia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flynn manages to avoid it.
Saravia misses with an uppercut.
Flynn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saravia was well out of range. Poor timing from Flynn.
Saravia misses with a body shot.
Saravia misses with a few strikes there.
Flynn shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saravia scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Flynn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Flynn misses with a hook.
Flynn scores with a nice right hand.
Flynn looks to land a left hand but Saravia moved out of range nicely.
Saravia ducks under a wild hook from Flynn.
Flynn throws a lazy right hand but Saravia sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Saravia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Saravia throws a hook but Flynn blocks it.
Flynn uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saravia has time to react.
Saravia misses with a two punch combination.
Saravia misses the shot to the body.
A big right from Flynn misses.
Flynn misses with a hook
enabling Saravia to counter with a crisp jab.
Flynn moves out of range of the strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Saravia misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Flynn.
Flynn lands an overhand right.
Flynn will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Flynn ducks under a wild hook from Saravia.
Saravia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flynn throws out the jab.
Saravia tries to counter with a clinch but Flynn shakes him off and moves away.
Flynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saravia.
Jab, jab by Saravia - just one landing.
Saravia lands a jab.
Flynn waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Saravia.
Saravia throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Flynn looks to land a left hand but Saravia moved out of range nicely.
Saravia waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Flynn.
Sloppy strikes from Flynn. Those never looked like landing.
Saravia lands a nice looking body shot.
Flynn moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Saravia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Flynn lands an overhand right.
Flynn connects with a nice looking jab.
A big right from Flynn misses.
Saravia lands a nice shot to the body.
Flynn takes a swing at Saravia's ribcage but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saravia lands a body shot.
Flynn sizes up Saravia with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Saravia throws the left hand but Flynn avoids the punch easily.
Saravia slips a jab from Flynn.
Flynn avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
A shot to the liver by Saravia. Beautiful body shot.
Saravia lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Flynn misses with a looping right.
Flynn misses with a hook.
Saravia appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saravia throws a looping overhand right but Flynn ducks down to avoid it.
Saravia avoids the body shot from Flynn.
Saravia moves away from the strike by Flynn.
Flynn throws a hook but Saravia blocks it.
Saravia wants to counter with a clinch but Flynn pushes him away.
Saravia fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Flynn manages to avoid it.
A swing and a miss from Flynn.
Saravia throws out a loose jab but Flynn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saravia takes a swing at Flynn's ribcage but misses.
Flynn throws a jab but it's blocked by Saravia.
Saravia fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Saravia stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Saravia misses with a series of wild punches.
Flynn on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A left lands for Saravia.
Flynn misses with a hook.
Saravia with a jab.
Saravia displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Flynn throws out the jab.
Saravia is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Flynn misses with a straight right.
Saravia lands a nice hook to Flynn's body. Flynn takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Flynn looks to land a right hand but Saravia moved out of range.
Saravia throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Flynn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saravia defending well as Flynn loads up on a big left hand.
Saravia bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Flynn lands a really nice looking cross but Saravia seems unphased.
Flynn staying out of range there.
Flynn throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Enrique Saravia comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saravia has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. 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 Chris Downing scores the fight 28:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 28:29
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Enrique Saravia!
Enrique Saravia tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bobby LeBeau (ranked 1565 p4p, 1009 weight class) and Loki Mills (ranked 210 p4p, 140 weight class). Bobby LeBeau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bobby LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Loki Mills!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mills avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
LeBeau looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Mills throws a right and a left that LeBeau avoids nicely.
Mills fails to land with a series of punches.
Mills drops his hands momentarily and LeBeau takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
We've been told by LeBeau's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Mills scores with the left hand. LeBeau knows he should have avoided that one.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Mills misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
LeBeau ducks under a wild hook from Mills.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
LeBeau lands a lovely overhand right.
LeBeau misses with a double jab.
LeBeau throws a nice looking combination but Mills bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
LeBeau tries to clinch up.
As LeBeau backs off Mills throws a huge counter combo but LeBeau manages to avoid it all.
Mills feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits LeBeaus jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
A head kick misses from LeBeau.
LeBeau uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mills throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and LeBeau counters with a two punch combo.
Mills lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Mills.
It looks like Bobby LeBeau has been cut.
Donk. LeBeau catches Mills right on the button with a cross.
Mills is rocked!
LeBeau slips under a jab from Mills.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mills misses with a few strikes there.
LeBeau swinging wildly here.
Mills misses with a wild combination.
LeBeau is looking to clinch but Mills is avoiding it.
Mills fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. LeBeau looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
LeBeau tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mills paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from LeBeau. Mills shrugs it off though.
LeBeau throws a hook but Mills blocks it.
LeBeau wants to clinch up but Mills keeps it at a distance.
LeBeau shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Mills's guard.
Mills working for a triangle but LeBeau defends it easily.
LeBeau postures up in Mills's guard and throws a big left but Mills blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
LeBeau wants to pass the guard but Mills is keeping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau lands a couple of elbows.
LeBeau has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
LeBeau tries to stand but Mills is controlling from the bottom.
Mills manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. LeBeau manages to get himself to full guard.
Mills trying to control but LeBeau is working from the bottom.
LeBeau is avoiding any damage by keeping wrist control.
LeBeau keeping full guard, as Mills tries to pass.
Mills drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but LeBeau manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Mills has LeBeau in his guard.
Mills throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! LeBeau escapes and throws Mills's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
LeBeau stands up and beckons Mills to his feet.
LeBeau throws a sloppy head kick and Mills moves out of range easily.
LeBeau instigates a clinch.
Mills tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBeau's elbow.
Mills tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. LeBeau smiles and moves away.
LeBeau tries to clinch up.
Mills lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but LeBeau circles away quickly and effectively.
LeBeau is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mills.
LeBeau lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
A punch combination from Mills misses.
Mills connects with a crisp jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - LeBeau looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
LeBeau darts in and clinches Mills up against the cage.
Mills is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short left from LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with the head strike.
LeBeau manages to break the clinch.
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!
LeBeau wants to clinch.
LeBeau with a hook.
LeBeau blocks a jab.
Mills misses with a hook.
LeBeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Mills circles away.
LeBeau closes the distance and clinches.
LeBeau breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Mills works over LeBeau's head and body with a nice combination.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
LeBeau doesn't manage to clinch there - Mills circles away.
Loki Mills is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mills throws a right hand that LeBeau ducks under and follows up with a left that LeBeau also avoids with ease.
LeBeau misses with a wild body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby LeBeau dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bobby LeBeau's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare eachother down, ready to get back to the action.
Nice uppercut there from Mills.
Mills throws a combination that misses
and LeBeau counters with a one-two to the body.
Mills is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mills. LeBeau does a little dance to reset his feet.
LeBeau throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Mills stumbling backwards into the cage! Mills bounces back off the cage towards LeBeau, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! LeBeau lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! LeBeau celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Bobby LeBeau!
After winning the bout, Bobby LeBeau 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 Hax Molloway (ranked 869 p4p, 1351 weight class) and Jeffery Berwick (ranked 129 p4p, 209 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Hax Molloway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jeffery Berwick!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, George Francis and Stewart Dunkirk.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Molloway shoots in and drives through. Berwick sprawls well.
Berwick throws a counter combo.
Molloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Berwick circles away from the clinch attempt
and Berwick counters with a nice uppercut.
Molloway lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Molloway misses with a combination
and Berwick cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Molloway swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Molloway tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Berwick counters with a low kick, right behind Molloway 's knee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Molloway tries to clinch up.
Berwick was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Molloway looks to score with a jab to the body but Berwick is just out of range.
Berwick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Molloway with a body shot.
Molloway tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Berwick swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Molloway doesn't manage to clinch there - Berwick circles away.
Berwick appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Berwick gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Molloway swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Berwick avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Berwick unleashes a big counter combination but Molloway bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Molloway scores with a nice head shot.
Berwick moves out of range of the leg kick from Molloway.
Berwick is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Molloway with a body shot.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Berwick has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A big right from Molloway misses.
Molloway throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Molloway wants to clinch.
Berwick is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Molloway fails with an attempt to clinch.
Despite the aggression on Berwick's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Molloway throws a solid leg kick but Berwick takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Molloway.
Molloway moves into range and clinches up with Berwick.
Berwick has Molloway pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Molloway manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Molloway misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Berwick.
Berwick blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Berwick is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Molloway can't fight it off and eventually Berwick manages to take the fight to the floor. Molloway looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Berwick working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berwick scoring with some ground and pound.
Berwick working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Molloway's head.
Berwick trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Berwick with a nice head shot there.
Berwick must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Molloway pushes a forearm under Berwick's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Berwick is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Hax Molloway!
Hax Molloway decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Tomcic (ranked 1154 p4p, 632 weight class) and Shane Mitchell (ranked 152 p4p, 85 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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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 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Tomcic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Shane Mitchell!
The judges for this bout are Stewart Dunkirk, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mitchell takes one to the side of the head.
Tomcic misses with a head kick.
Mitchell walks into a straight right hand from Tomcic.
Tomcic connects with a nice looking jab.
Tomcic misses with an uppercut
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Mitchell shoots for a takedown but Tomcic saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Mitchell keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Tomcic.
Tomcic is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mitchell.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tomcic defends it well.
Mitchell chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Tomcic can pounce on him.
Mitchell ducks under a wild hook from Tomcic.
Mitchell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Tomcic defends it well.
Mitchell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Tomcic is fending him off so far but Mitchell persists. Nope, Tomcic circles away and we're back to standing.
A chopping leg kick lands by Tomcic.
Mitchell swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mitchell shoots in but Tomcic avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Vladimir Tomcic has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Shane Mitchell.
Both fighters circling a little - Tomcic finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Vladimir Tomcic seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Tomcic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mitchell sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Despite the aggression on Mitchell's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Mitchell takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Tomcic lands a leg kick that knocks Mitchell off balance momentarily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Tomcic. Mitchell does a little dance to reset his feet.
Tomcic gets caught flat footed, as Mitchell shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Tomcic is on top in guard.
Tomcic wants to pass the guard but Mitchell is keeping the position.
Tomcic trying to control but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Tomcic looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mitchell not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Tomcic stands and throws Mitchell's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Tomcic working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Tomcic wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Mitchell, who protects the arm well.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Tomcic looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tomcic wants to control but Mitchell is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Tomcic misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Tomcic is trying to get an arm triangle but Mitchell is defending well.
Tomcic trying to control the action but Mitchell is working from the bottom.
Tomcic just content to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Mitchell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomcic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tomcic works his way into side control.
Mitchell can't do much from the bottom here.
Mitchell tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Tomcic wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mitchell is letting Tomcic control him for a moment.
Mitchell regains half guard there - taking advantage of Tomcic's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Tomcic is keen to just control but Mitchell is a slippery customer.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Vladimir Tomcic 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.
Mitchell shoots in and drives through. Tomcic sprawls well.
Tomcic was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Tomcic misses with a looping right.
Mitchell swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Tomcic throws a sloppy head kick and Mitchell moves out of range easily.
Tomcic connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Tomcic is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mitchell can do to turn this around?
Tomcic misses with a jab to the body
letting Mitchell counter with a right hand.
Tomcic scores with a leg kick.
Tomcic thows a leg kick but Mitchell checks it
and Mitchell counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Tomcic misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Mitchell to counter with a crisp jab.
Tomcic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Mitchell is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tomcic swings widly with a right hand
and Mitchell counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Mitchell.
Tomcic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Tomcic lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mitchell blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Tomcic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mitchell misses with the head strike.
Tomcic lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Tomcic.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mitchell lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Tomcic misses with a punch to the body.
I was talking to Tomcic's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Tomcic gets underhooks to prevent Mitchell's takedown attempt.
Tomcic landing knees to the head.
It looks like Shane Mitchell has been cut.
Tomcic lands a right hand that snaps the head of Mitchell backwards.
Mitchell blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Tomcic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mitchell.
Tomcic misses with the head strike.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Tomcic as Mitchell tries to tie him up.
A short right from Tomcic.
Tomcic works on Mitchell's body with a couple of short punches.
Tomcic looking to throw knees to the head but Mitchell is blocking nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Mitchell fails to land.
Mitchell blocks a body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic misses with a knee to the head.
Tomcic tries to work over Mitchell's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mitchell prevents a body shot from Tomcic.
Tomcic tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Mitchell avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomcic tries to throw a body punch but Mitchell avoids it by throwing Tomcic back against the cage.
Tomcic misses with the head strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Tomcic.
Still in the clinch, Tomcic scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mitchell misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic scores with a nice hook to the head.
Tomcic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tomcic lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mitchell is rocked!
A short right from Tomcic on the inside.
Mitchell is still on wobbly legs! Can Tomcic finish him?
Tomcic lands a left hand.
A right hand to the body from Tomcic.
Tomcic has Mitchell pressed up against the cage in a tight Thai clinch. Mitchell is arching his back, trying to avoid the knees but a big one sneaks through from Tomcic - that's hurt Mitchell badly! Oh, another knee lands and Mitchell is covering up! The referee steps in to save him - possibly a bit early but Mitchell doesn't seem to be complaining.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:42 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knees). Vladimir Tomcic!
After the big win, Vladimir Tomcic made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Conviction and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Adam Johnson (ranked 1602 p4p, 1189 weight class) and Sami Steele (ranked 191 p4p, 155 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Adam Johnson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sami Steele!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Johnson closes this distance looking for a takedown but Steele circles away.
Johnson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Steele counters with a left and a right that stings Johnson.
Johnson throws a poor cross that misses
and Steele counters with a flying knee. Nice.
Steele connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Johnson shoots in looking for a takedown. Steele tries to sprawl out of it but Johnson keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Steele manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Steele connects with a body shot.
Steele slips under a jab from Johnson.
The fight stays on the outside here - Johnson looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A nice side step and Steele releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Johnson drives through and clinches with Steele against the cage.
Johnson has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Steele is trying to keep an underhook but Johnson manages to get the takedown into half guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Johnson is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Steele has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Johnson is looking for a kimura but Steele is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Johnson to get the leverage.
Steele pushes Johnson off and gets back to his feet.
Steele connects with a jab.
Steele takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Johnson fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Steele, pushing him back against the cage.
Johnson is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Steele is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Adam Johnson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Johnson drops down looking for an ankle pick but Steele pulls his leg out and moves away.
A solid leg kick lands there for Steele.
Johnson lands the left hand.
Johnson closes the distance and pushes Steele back into the cage.
Steele breaks from the clinch.
Sami Steele is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Steele misses with a straight right.
Johnson doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for a takedown but Steele circles away easily
and Steele counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Johnson closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Steele wants to get back to his feet.
Johnson tries to advance to mount but can't.
Steele is trying to buck Johnson off.
Johnson in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
Johnson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Steele has escaped the position, nice work there.
Johnson working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Steele has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Johnson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Steele knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Johnson tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Johnson has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Johnson prevents Steele from escaping the position.
Johnson throws a strike aimed at the side of Steele's head but Steele avoids it well.
Steele is pushing Johnson's head away, looking to escape. Johnson manages to hold on to the position though.
Johnson looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Johnson is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Steele is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Steele tries to escape but Johnson is in control.
Johnson has an Americana. Steele didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Johnson is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Johnson hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Adam Johnson!
Our winner, Adam Johnson, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Davido Monto (ranked 951 p4p, 602 weight class) and Michel Pereira (ranked 126 p4p, 79 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Michel Pereira enters the cage!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Davido Monto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Michel Pereira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pereira missing with a left hand there. Monto was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Pereira misses with an attempted mid kick.
Monto uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pereira.
Pereira throws a shot from downtown. Monto moves away and avoids it.
A lazy left from Pereira finds it's target.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Monto is defended easily by Pereira.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pereira avoids it really well and circles away.
Pereira lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto slips under a jab.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Pereira avoids it well and moves away.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
Monto dives in for a single leg takedown but Pereira sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Monto takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Monto saw that one coming.
Monto closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Pereira did well to prevent Monto getting side control.
Pereira kicks off Monto and gets to his feet.
Pereira cracks Monto with a right hand to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Monto closes this distance looking for a takedown but Pereira circles away.
Pereira thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Monto if he has to take too many more of those.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pereira throws a head kick that misses
and Monto moves into the clinch.
Pereira prevents a takedown attempt there.
Monto has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Pereira lands a knee to the head.
Pereira tries to land a knee to the head but Monto blocks with his arms.
Pereira looking to throw knees to the head but Monto is blocking nicely.
Pereira scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pereira crunches a lovely knee into Monto's ribcage.
A short right from Pereira on the inside.
Monto prevents a body shot from Pereira.
Pereira with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
It looks like Davido Monto has been cut.
Monto goes for a takedown attempt but Pereira pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Pereira connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Pereira misses with a looping right.
Monto dives in and scores a takedown into Pereira's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Monto throwing strikes but missing.
Pereira pushes Monto off and gets back to his feet.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Monto is out of range.
Monto feinted with a counter takedown.
Michel Pereira is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Pereira throws a leg kick
and Monto counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Pereira!
Monto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monto is trying to get an arm triangle but Pereira is defending well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Pereira knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Monto is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Pereira has escaped the position, nice work there.
Monto looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Pereira is avoiding damage well.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Monto tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Monto working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Davido Monto's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Pereira dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Michel Pereira seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Pereira connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Monto looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Monto is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Monto is looking for a kimura but Pereira is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Monto to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Pereira doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Monto.
Monto trying to pass the guard but Pereira defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pereira keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Monto is looking to advance position but Pereira won't allow it.
Monto is looking for a kimura here.
Monto is trying to work for a kimura but Pereira is defending well.
Monto is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Monto is working for a submission of some sort.
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.
Monto is working for an americana but Pereira has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Monto was thinking about the submission.
Monto drops back, looking for a kneebar! Pereira looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Pereira looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Pereira!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pereira stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Pereira lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira looks to land a right hand but Monto moved out of range.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monto avoids the head kick by Pereira.
Monto changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Pereira loads up on a big right hand but Monto slips the punch.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Crunch! Pereira slams his shin into Monto's torso.
Monto shoots for a takedown but Pereira saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Pereira swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Pereira throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pereira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Pereira lands a body shot.
Monto defending well as Pereira loads up on a big left hand.
Pereira waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Monto.
Pereira looks to throw the jab but Monto is out of range.
A jab from Pereira misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Monto prevents Pereira from getting back to his feet.
Monto has gone for a leg lock! Pereira slips out almost immediately though and dives into Monto's guard.
Pereira has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Monto looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pereira decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Pereira misses with a leg kick.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Monto moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut there from Pereira.
Pereira throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Pereira as he jumps to the side.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Michel Pereira showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Davido Monto's cut.
That's time! Monto's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. This is the final round!
Pereira tries to bum rush Monto with a series of wild strikes but Monto uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pereira moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Monto takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Monto shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Pereira pinned against the cage. Pereira gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Monto avoids the body shot from Pereira.
Pereira throws a low kick but Monto avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Monto displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Pereira throws out the jab.
Michel Pereira seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Monto fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Pereira throws a nice inside leg kick.
Monto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monto attempts a counter takedown but Pereira avoids it well and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Monto shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Pereira as he avoids it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Davido Monto. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pereira smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Pereira throws a head kick but Monto moves out of range.
Pereira throws a body kick that misses.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Monto takes one on the button.
Pereira misses with a hook.
Monto drops down looking for a counter takedown but Pereira sprawls and moves away.
Pereira fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Monto.
Monto takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Pereira scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Monto takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Pereira shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Monto appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Monto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big left from Pereira misses.
Monto half committed to a counter leg kick.
Monto throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Pereira's waist but Pereira gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Monto off to one side.
Pereira lands with a shot to the body.
Pereira misses the jab.
Pereira scores with a punch to the head.
Pereira throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
The fighters circling - Pereira throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Monto crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Pereira - the referee stops the clock and Monto gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Pereira. Monto manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Pereira looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Pereira digs a good hook to Monto's body.
Pereira fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Monto has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pereira lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Pereira throws a big shot that misses.
Monto shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Pereira throws a leg kick but Monto checks it.
Pereira misses with an uppercut. Monto saw that one coming.
Pereira looks to score with a jab to the body but Monto is just out of range.
Monto avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Monto gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pereira.
Pereira connects with the punch.
Monto slips under a jab.
Pereira tries a head kick but it misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Monto shoots in and drives through. Pereira sprawls well.
Pereira feints a counter leg kick.
Pereira misses the jab.
Monto takes a kick to the side of the head.
Monto has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Pereira.
Michel Pereira is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Pereira pushes Monto away with a front kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Monto shoots in for a takedown but Pereira shows good takedown defense.
Pereira scores with a leg kick.
Monto ducks under a wild hook from Pereira.
Pereira stuffs the takedown attempt from Monto. Monto gets slowly back to his feet.
Davido Monto has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Pereira - that will leave a mark!
And that's the end of the fight!
Michel Pereira comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Pereira winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 26:30
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 26:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michel Pereira!
Michel Pereira was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Javier Pinales (ranked 328 p4p, 648 weight class) and Charlie Chan (ranked 50 p4p, 99 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Javier Pinales!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Charlie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Chris Downing and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pinales.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Chan pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Chan connects with a single shot there.
Chan works the jab nicely.
Chan misses with a right hand
and Pinales counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Pinales seems to be working for a kimura but Chan defends the submission attempt.
Pinales is looking for a kimura but Chan is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Pinales to get the leverage.
Pinales has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Chan defend it? Pinales steps over the head and cranks it - Chan is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Pinales!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Javier Pinales!
Javier Pinales retains his welterweight title!
Our winner, Javier Pinales, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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