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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Yuri Molinov (ranked 6550 p4p, 23873 weight class) and Dimitri Paine (ranked 634 p4p, 682 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yuri Molinov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dimitri Paine!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paine lands a nice hook to Molinov's body. Molinov takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Paine scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Molinov with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Paine to score with a decent uppercut.
Paine tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Molinov was well out of range. Poor timing from Paine.
Paine swings widly with a right hand
enabling Molinov to counter with a crisp jab.
Molinov slips under a jab.
Paine throws an off balance right hand
and Molinov counters with a straight right hand.
Molinov ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Molinov slips a straight right by Paine.
As Paine looks to move away, Molinov throws a big counter combo but Paine just gets out of the way.
Paine has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Paine throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Molinov to counter with a crisp jab.
 Paine is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Paine throws a hook to the side of Molinov's head but Molinov sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Molinov swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Paine jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Paine throws a right hand that misses
and Molinov counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Paine falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Yuri Molinov!
Yuri Molinov bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Robert Trigwell (ranked 4826 p4p, 6502 weight class) and Mengrire Krenakore (ranked 516 p4p, 597 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Robert Trigwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Mengrire Krenakore!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Trigwell takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Trigwell tries a head kick but it misses.
A countering left hand to the body from Krenakore misses.
Trigwell throws a solid leg kick but Krenakore takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Trigwell.
Trigwell misses with a low kick.
Krenakore fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Trigwell looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Krenakore has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Trigwell is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Krenakore connects with a single shot there.
Nice body punch from Krenakore.
Trigwell throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Trigwell misses with a leg kick.
Krenakore scores with a leg kick.
Krenakore throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Krenakore lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Krenakore lands a nice looking body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Krenakore fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Trigwell on the side of the head.
Krenakore finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Krenakore tests Trigwell's chin there with a solid looking shot.
 It looks like Robert Trigwell has been cut.
Trigwell misses with a leg kick
and Krenakore counters with a left and a right... and another left... and another!! That last one turned off the lights! Trigwell has no idea who he is and is as he gazes up at the spotlights. Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Mengrire Krenakore!
During a confident post fight interview, Mengrire Krenakore 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Akira Maeda (ranked 5000 p4p, 6471 weight class) and Diego Garcia (ranked 561 p4p, 638 weight class). Diego Garcia has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Akira Maeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Diego Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia lands with an overhand left.
Garcia throws a body shot but no joy.
Maeda drops down looking for a counter takedown but Garcia sprawls and moves away.
Maeda avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Maeda appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Maeda ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Maeda moves out of range of the strikes.
Garcia throws a perfectly timed hook that sends Maeda crashing down! Maeda tries to stagger back to his feet but Garcia just hammers him until the ref stops the fight! A confused Maeda asks the ref what just happened. Poor fella.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diego Garcia!
Our winner, Diego Garcia, 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 Kazuki Takeda (ranked 3797 p4p, 24323 weight class) and Neil deGrasse Tyson (ranked 479 p4p, 687 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Kazuki Takeda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Neil deGrasse Tyson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Alec Ball and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick that misses.
deGrasse Tyson delivers a nice body kick.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a head kick. Takeda tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
deGrasse Tyson clinches up against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda is breathing heavily.
deGrasse Tyson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Takeda takes an elbow to the temple.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deGrasse Tyson.
Takeda takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Kazuki Takeda has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a nasty looking knee right to Takeda's face.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeda takes an elbow to the forehead.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Knees in the clinch landing for deGrasse Tyson.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. deGrasse Tyson obliges.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head.
Takeda jumps guard but deGrasse Tyson stands there with Takeda around his waist. Takeda gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
deGrasse Tyson controlling the action here for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Takeda in his tracks for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
deGrasse Tyson utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson working Takeda over with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
A knee to the head by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deGrasse Tyson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Knees to the body from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson controlling the action here for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
A nice glancing elbow lands by deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Stalling in the clinch from deGrasse Tyson.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
deGrasse Tyson lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson is pushing Takeda up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil deGrasse Tyson dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Takeda's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
deGrasse Tyson gets in close and instigates a clinch.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow that stopped Takeda in his tracks for a moment.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson displaying some good clinch control by pressing Takeda up against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson with a knee to the head.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Takeda takes an elbow to the forehead.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A knee to the head by deGrasse Tyson.
 Takeda is rocked!
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside that Takeda shrugs off.
Oh Takeda is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body.
Takeda seems to have got his legs back now.
deGrasse Tyson lands a damaging elbow.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
deGrasse Tyson crunches a lovely knee into Takeda's ribcage.
deGrasse Tyson lands a good knee to the midsection. Takeda won't want to take too many of those.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
deGrasse Tyson landing some nice looking knees to the body.
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!
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson lands an elbow inside.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice knee to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the body.
Neil deGrasse Tyson seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
deGrasse Tyson lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section. Takeda lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
deGrasse Tyson putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Takeda in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson slows down the pace here.
deGrasse Tyson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Takeda jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as deGrasse Tyson walks away with a smile on his face. Takeda gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Takeda avoids the head kick by deGrasse Tyson.
Takeda feinted with a counter takedown.
deGrasse Tyson has Takeda up against the cage in a clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
deGrasse Tyson using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Takeda takes a knee to the side of the body.
deGrasse Tyson scores with a knee to the head.
Takeda tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow.
deGrasse Tyson landing knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
deGrasse Tyson working Takeda over with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
deGrasse Tyson taking a breather.
deGrasse Tyson lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
deGrasse Tyson stalling against the cage.
deGrasse Tyson creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Takeda's defenses.
deGrasse Tyson scores a nice knee to the body.
deGrasse Tyson is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson connects with a knee to the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
deGrasse Tyson working Takeda over with knees to the body.
deGrasse Tyson unloads a knee to the mid-section.
deGrasse Tyson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Neil deGrasse Tyson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kazuki Takeda's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
deGrasse Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deGrasse Tyson chopping away at his opponent's legs.
deGrasse Tyson throws a head kick but Takeda moves out of range.
deGrasse Tyson tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
deGrasse Tyson throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Takeda counters with a takedown into side control.
Takeda has hold of deGrasse Tyson's arm here. He's working for an Americana. It looks like he might have it! deGrasse Tyson tries to escape but he's just digging himself in deeper - Takeda cranks the arm and deGrasse Tyson screams in pain! The ref makes a decision and ends the fight before the tap - no complains from deGrasse Tyson, who is just happy to have his arm attached to his body.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Kazuki Takeda!
Kazuki Takeda 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Hamid Semhar (ranked 3883 p4p, 6375 weight class) and Warren Worthington Iii (ranked 488 p4p, 625 weight class). Warren Worthington Iii 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Hamid Semhar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Warren Worthington Iii!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Worthington Iii throws a one two combo.
Worthington Iii misses with a hook. Semhar ducked under it nicely.
Worthington Iii throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Semhar fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Worthington Iii, pushing him back against the cage.
Semhar gets control of Worthington Iii's arms and successfully pulls guard. Semhar will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Semhar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Worthington Iii trying to control but Semhar is working from the bottom.
Semhar looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Worthington Iii passes into half guard.
Semhar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worthington Iii pulls his head out easily.
Semhar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Worthington Iii looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Semhar has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Semhar actively working from the bottom here.
Worthington Iii is looking to take a break and control but Semhar is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semhar looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Worthington Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Semhar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worthington Iii pulls his head out easily.
Semhar looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Semhar actively working from the bottom here.
Semhar is refusing to be controlled, as Worthington Iii sits in half guard.
Worthington Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Semhar defends it well.
Semhar is trying to control but can't.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Worthington Iii is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Semhar defends it well.
Worthington Iii working Semhar over with strikes.
Semhar is refusing to be controlled, as Worthington Iii sits in half guard.
Worthington Iii moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Semhar.
Worthington Iii trying to control the position but Semhar is working away.
Semhar is trying to get back to half guard.
Worthington Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Semhar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Semhar is looking to regain half guard here but Worthington Iii keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Worthington Iii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Semhar keeps working.
Semhar is trying to get back to half guard.
Worthington Iii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Worthington Iii is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Semhar is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Semhar tries to bench press Worthington Iii off him but Worthington Iii keeps the position.
Worthington Iii thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Semhar gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Semhar actively working from the bottom here.
Worthington Iii is trying to control. Semhar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Worthington Iii looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Semhar is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Worthington Iii pulls his head out easily.
Worthington Iii wants to take a breather but Semhar is having none of it.
Semhar actively working from the bottom here.
Semhar actively working from the bottom here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semhar looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Semhar works his way to full guard. Good work.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Warren Worthington Iii dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Worthington Iii scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Semhar moves into the clinch.
Worthington Iii taking a breather.
Worthington Iii manages to pull guard.
Semhar drops back looking for a leg! Worthington Iii is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Worthington Iii manages to kick Semhar off! Semhar jumps back into Worthington Iii's guard.
Worthington Iii looking to hit a scissor sweep but Semhar is one step ahead there.
Semhar has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Worthington Iii to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Semhar is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Worthington Iii pulls down on the head and he's put Semhar to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Warren Worthington Iii!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Steel Brightblade (ranked 4980 p4p, 4026 weight class) and Trey Manning (ranked 554 p4p, 501 weight class). Steel Brightblade has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ Blue Belt
Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Steel Brightblade!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trey Manning!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Manning misses the shot to the body.
Manning fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A telegraphed right hand from Brightblade misses the target.
Brightblade takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Brightblade tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Manning paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Brightblade tries to clinch but Manning moves out of range.
Manning's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Manning duly obliges.
It looks like Steel Brightblade has been cut.
Brightblade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brightblade fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Manning manages to avoid it.
Nice body punch from Manning.
Manning dips to his left and cracks Brightblade with an uppercut!
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!
Brightblade darts in and clinches Manning up against the cage.
Brightblade has Manning pushed against the cage.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Brightblade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manning's efforts to push away.
Brightblade looking to throw knees to the head but Manning is blocking nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brightblade throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Manning tries to break free but Brightblade pushes him back against the cage.
Manning blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Brightblade is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Manning is defending well.
Manning tries to circle away but Brightblade has him pinned against the cage.
Brightblade is trying to pull guard but Manning has him pressed against the cage.
Brightblade looking to throw knees to the head but Manning is blocking nicely.
Manning being controlled against the cage.
Manning is trying to break the clinch but Brightblade has him pressed against the cage.
Manning blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
A bit of stalling here from Brightblade.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Manning.
We've been hearing reports that Brightblade has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Brightblade tries a body shot but Manning blocks it.
Manning breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Manning fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Brightblade checks it well.
Brightblade drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Brightblade clinches.
Manning breaks the clinch.
A looping hook to the body misses from Brightblade. Manning does a little dance to reset his feet.
Manning wants to counter with a clinch but Brightblade pushes him away.
Manning jabs at Brightblade's body.
Brightblade checks a leg kick nicely.
Brightblade misses with a takedown attempt - Manning sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manning is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Brightblade with a body shot.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Brightblade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Brightblade misses with a hook. Manning ducked under it nicely.
Manning looks for the body kick but Brightblade saw that one coming.
Brightblade is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Manning wants to land a leg kick but Brightblade is out of range.
Brightblade shoots in for a takedown but Manning shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Manning steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Manning throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
A jab from Manning finds it's way through Brightblade's defenses.
Manning connects with a body shot.
Brightblade is looking to clinch.
Brightblade misses with an attempted mid kick.
Manning scores with a shot to the body.
Trey Manning is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Manning does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Brightblade fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Manning scores with a jab. Brightblade acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Brightblade motions for Manning to come forward. Brightblade throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circling - Brightblade throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Brightblade takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Manning scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
Brightblade swings for the body but Manning moves out of range.
Manning works Brightblade's body with a nice hook.
Brightblade checks the leg kick nicely there.
Manning showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Brightblade.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manning tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Brightblade was well out of range. Poor timing from Manning.
Manning walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brightblade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Manning walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Brightblade checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Brightblade checks a leg kick.
Brightblade tries to clinch up.
Manning uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Brightblade.
Manning tries to counter with a clinch but Brightblade shakes him off and moves away.
Manning tried to score with a low kick but Brightblade checks it.
Brightblade seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Manning lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Brightblade backs up against the cage.
Manning misses with a few strikes there.
A slapping body kick lands there for Brightblade.
Manning connects with a looping right hand.
Steel Brightblade's cut is getting worse.
Manning misses with a wild body shot.
Brightblade tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Manning manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Manning tests Brightblade's chin there with a solid looking shot.
A bone on bone clash there as Brightblade blocks the leg kick.
Manning tries to work over Brightblade's front leg with a kick but Brightblade checks it.
Manning moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Manning avoids the body shot from Brightblade.
Brightblade misses with a body shot.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Trey Manning dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Steel Brightblade's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Brightblade is looking to chop away at Manning's legs.
Brightblade tries to bum rush Manning with a series of wild strikes but Manning uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Manning lands a right hook to the body.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Manning.
No joy there for Manning, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Brightblade throws out a loose jab but Manning uses good head movement to avoid it.
Brightblade drives through with a takedown into Manning's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Manning is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Brightblade presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brightblade crunches a lovely knee into Manning's ribcage.
Brightblade tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Manning avoids it.
Brightblade keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Manning's efforts to push away.
Brightblade prevents Manning from breaking the clinch.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Manning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brightblade tries to land knees in the clinch but Manning avoids the damage to the body.
Brightblade with a knee to the head.
Brightblade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Brightblade tries to throw a body punch but Manning avoids it by throwing Brightblade back against the cage.
Brightblade stalls.
Manning wants to get back to striking at distance but Brightblade won't allow it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brightblade.
Brightblade wants to take the fight to the mat but Manning manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Brightblade scores with a knee to the head.
Brightblade misses with a hook from the clinch.
Manning tries to break free but Brightblade pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade just leaning against Manning, taking a breather.
Brightblade stalling against the cage.
Brightblade looking to slow down the pace here.
Brightblade tries for a takedown. No joy.
Brightblade throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Manning blocks it with crossed arms.
Brightblade is pushing Manning up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Brightblade misses with a body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade working aggressively here.
Manning wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Manning breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Brightblade is just out of range.
Brightblade fails with a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steel Brightblade. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Manning jabs Brightblade to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Brightblade will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Manning lands a body shot.
Brightblade throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice shot by Manning.
Manning wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Brightblade throws a looping overhand right but Manning ducks down to avoid it.
A countering left hand to the body from Manning misses.
Manning misses with a wild combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brightblade misses with a wild body shot.
Brightblade sets himself, and Manning steps forward looking for the clinch! Brightblade avoids it this time.
Manning scores with a body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Manning misses with a two punch combination.
Brightblade drives through and clinches with Manning against the cage.
Manning blocks an uppercut.
Brightblade struggles to land a body shot inside as Manning controls his hands.
Manning looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Brightblade ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Brightblade no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Manning postures up.
Manning trying to stand up but can't free himself from Brightblade's guard.
Brightblade looking for a guillotine here but Manning defends easily.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Trey Manning will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Steel Brightblade's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Manning lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Brightblade has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Brightblade and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Manning with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Manning swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Brightblade.
Brightblade tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Manning is able to avoid easily.
Manning lands a jab to the nose.
Manning looks to score with a jab to the body but Brightblade is just out of range.
Manning works Brightblade's body with a nice hook.
Brightblade tries to clinch but Manning moves out of range.
Manning with a jab.
Manning lands a jab to Brightblade's midsection.
Brightblade checks a leg kick.
Manning keeps the fight on the outside.
Manning catches Brightblade with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
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!
Manning ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Brightblade tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Manning was well out of range. Poor timing from Brightblade.
Manning scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Brightblade doesn't seem bothered though.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Manning lands a big right hook! Brightblade looks hurt but is still standing! Manning lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Brightblade falls down and Manning dives in with a huge hammer fist! Brightblade's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Manning runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Trey Manning!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Subway (ranked 6444 p4p, 23932 weight class) and Noah Ortega (ranked 613 p4p, 637 weight class). Noah Ortega has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Excellent MT
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Joe Subway!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Noah Ortega!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, William Peck and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Subway swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Ortega counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Ortega throwing strikes from guard but Subway blocks nicely.
Ortega postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Ortega throws a strike but Subway rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Ortega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Subway showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Ortega trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Ortega throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom.
Ortega is striking off his back. Subway thinks nothing of it though and passes easily into half guard.
Ortega missing with punches from the bottom.
Subway passes the guard and advances to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subway controlling from mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ortega is trying desperately to improve position.
Subway pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Subway is working hard here to advance position.
Ortega is wriggling around trying to escape.
Ortega swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ortega 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.
Ortega can't escape the position.
Ortega swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ortega has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega is looking to improve his position but Subway isn't that keen on the idea.
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom but he's left himself exposed and Subway has taken his back.
You can see the frustration on Ortega's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Ortega tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
Ortega tries to reverse the position but Subway maintains control.
Ortega swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
Ortega is desperately trying to improve his position but Subway has a good base and remains in mount.
Ortega throwing hammer fists to the chest of Subway. What's that going to do exactly?
Ortega throwing hammer fists to the chest of Subway. What's that going to do exactly?
Ortega looking to escape from mount but he's given up his back!
A bit of a pause in the action here. Subway controlling the positon.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Ortega rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ortega throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Ortega misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Subway blocks the strikes from Ortega.
Ortega strikes from the bottom but Subway uses the opportunity to move to side control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Ortega tries to strike from the bottom but misses.
Subway avoids the strikes from the bottom by Ortega.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Ortega throws an elbow to the body but it doesn't land.
Ortega misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ortega wings away with a couple of strikes but they don't land.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ortega tries to strike but it doesn't land.
Ortega misses with a strike from the bottom.
Ortega misses with an elbow from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ortega ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ortega defending well as Subway loads up on a big left hand.
Subway misses with a hook.
Joe Subway is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ortega uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Subway.
Ortega tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Subway takes a swing at Ortega's ribcage but misses.
Ortega staying out of range there.
Ortega changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Ortega steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Subway.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ortega uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Subway.
Subway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Subway pushes Ortega up against the cage in a clinch.
And that’s the end of the round – the fighters go back to their corners.
Joe Subway 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.
A big left from Subway misses.
Ortega tries to keep at a distance but Subway has taken the fight into the clinch.
Subway scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ortega misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ortega blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Subway.
Subway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
Ortega throws a punch but it's blocked by Subway.
Subway lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Subway is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortega can do to turn this around?
Subway lands a body shot.
Subway tries a body shot but Ortega blocks it.
Subway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Subway lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Subway misses with a punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Subway.
Subway lands a shoulder strike.
Subway lands a body punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Ortega.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Subway misses with a hook from the clinch.
Subway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Subway lands a hook to the side of the head.
Subway is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ortega is breathing heavily.
Subway lands with a left to the head.
Subway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A short body shot lands from Subway as the two fighters clinch.
Subway lands a right hand.
A short body shot lands from Subway as the two fighters clinch.
Subway scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Ortega fails to land.
Ortega takes a shot to the head.
Subway blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortega throws a head punch that misses.
Subway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Subway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A shot in the inside from Subway.
Subway lands a hook that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Subway gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A short left from Subway.
Ortega fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Subway blocking some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortega takes a shot to the head.
Subway makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Subway working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Subway lands a shoulder strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Subway.
Subway is working Ortega over against the cage.
Ortega swings wildly with an uppercut but Subway uses good head movement to avoid it.
Still in the clinch, Subway scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ortega misses with the head strike.
Ortega has a couple of punches blocked by Subway.
Subway works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Subway lands a body punch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Subway.
Subway lands a body punch in the clinch.
Subway scores with a nice hook to the head.
Subway is leaning against Ortega and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Subway lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short body shot lands from Subway as the two fighters clinch.
Subway cracks Ortega with a nice body shot.
Subway lands with a light punch inside.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Subway lands a nice shot to the body.
Subway lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from Subway.
Subway lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A body shot lands from Subway.
Subway lands a body shot in the clinch.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Subway.
Subway lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Subway digs a right hand underneath Ortega's ribcage. Ortega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Subway pushes Ortega back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Subway scores with a hook to the body.
Subway lands with a right to the head.
Subway lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Subway stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Subway digs a right hand underneath Ortega's ribcage. Ortega let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Subway softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Subway lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ortega backwards.
Ortega is rocked!
A body shot lands from Subway.
Subway lands with a light punch inside.
Ortega is still on wobbly legs! Can Subway finish him?
Subway gets through Ortega's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Subway breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Ortega crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Subway - the referee stops the clock and Ortega gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Subway. Ortega manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Ortega seems to have recovered his senses.
Ortega finds himself stumbling back on wobbly legs after being clipped by a right hand. He's up against the cage, ducking and weaving under Subway's strikes but an uppercut finds it's way through and Ortega falls! - He's completely out of it and the ref jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joe Subway!
Joe Subway 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Arcot Ramathorn (ranked 2524 p4p, 3147 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 340 p4p, 411 weight class). Bobby Drake acknowledges the crowd's support as he 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Arcot Ramathorn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Gregory Folan and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Drake scores with a hook.
Ramathorn stuffs the takedown attempt from Drake. Drake gets slowly back to his feet.
Ramathorn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Drake throws a body shot but no joy.
Ramathorn swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
A punch combination from Drake misses.
Ramathorn gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ramathorn scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right hand to the body from Ramathorn.
Ramathorn is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Drake looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Ramathorn makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A left hand lands to the body for Ramathorn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramathorn is pressed up against the cage. Drake has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Ramathorn down to the mat. Ramathorn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Drake swings away with a body shot that misses
and Ramathorn counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
 It looks like Bobby Drake has been cut.
Drake looks winded!
Ramathorn lands a big uppercut and Drake crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Drake looks OK. Ramathorn waves Drake back to his feet!
Drake is rocked!
Drake tries to get into range but Ramathorn steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Drake! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Ramathorn scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Arcot Ramathorn!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Quintus Dias (ranked 2080 p4p, 2365 weight class) and Yuxiang Wu (ranked 289 p4p, 321 weight class). Dias comes to the cage accompanied by Black Parade. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quintus Dias!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yuxiang Wu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wu scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
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.
Wu is trying to get an arm triangle but Dias is defending well.
Dias is trying to improve his position.
Dias can't do much from the bottom here.
Dias is looking for a sweep.
Dias struggling a bit here.
Dias's coaches at Undisputed have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Wu works to advance to full mount. Dias defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Dias is looking to improve his position but Wu isn't that keen on the idea.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wu wants to take Dias's back here but Dias is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Wu controlling from the full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Wu thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Wu wants to take Dias's back but he can't do it this time.
Dias tries to improve his position but Wu has taken his back! Wu has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Dias tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Wu pushes Dias away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Yuxiang Wu!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ando Rowan (ranked 3331 p4p, 3200 weight class) and Minowa Werdum (ranked 436 p4p, 419 weight class). Minowa Werdum has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ando Rowan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Minowa Werdum!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Werdum decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Werdum is looking to take a break and control but Rowan is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Rowan is looking to improve his position.
Rowan wants to control but Werdum is keeping busy.
Rowan holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Werdum is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Werdum prevents Rowan from improving his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rowan is working hard here to advance position.
Rowan keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Werdum is trying to control the action in half guard but Rowan is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Werdum working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Werdum stalling.
Werdum in half guard on the top. He's looking for a kimura... He's got it locked and he's managed to free his trapped foot. Rowan tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Werdum!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Minowa Werdum!
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