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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Zac Balowski (ranked 4323 p4p, 3419 weight class) and Paul Waters (ranked 401 p4p, 337 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zac Balowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Paul Waters!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Damien Edna and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balowski tries a head kick but it misses.
Balowski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Waters.
Waters misses with the combination.
Balowski lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Waters circles away quickly and effectively.
Sloppy strikes from Waters. Those never looked like landing.
Waters misses with a two punch combination.
Balowski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Waters throws a series of punches but Balowski avoids them all with ease.
Balowski throws a head kick that misses.
Waters misses with the combination.
Waters rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Balowski moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
No joy there for Balowski, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Balowski takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Waters swings widly with a right hand
and Balowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Waters throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Waters lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Balowski misses with a head kick.
Waters swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Waters looks to land a combination but Balowski avoids it well.
Waters looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Waters on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Waters fails to land with a series of punches.
Waters misses with a two punch combination.
Balowski stalks Waters and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Waters's face. Waters staggers backwards, shaken.
Waters avoids a kick to the body.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Waters moves out of range of the body kick from Balowski.
Balowski scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Balowski scores with a head kick.
 Waters is rocked!
Balowski scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Waters is still on wobbly legs! Can Balowski finish him?
This has been an exciting period of action!
Balowski is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Balowski shuts the power down on Waters. Lights out, game over! Balowski is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Zac Balowski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lucas Perron (ranked 4481 p4p, 4274 weight class) and Alfie Yoder (ranked 543 p4p, 523 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lucas Perron!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alfie Yoder!
The judges for this bout are Topper Green, Ben Hemmingworth and Damien Edna.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yoder shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Perron's guard.
Perron is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Perron tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Yoder smiles and moves away.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Perron.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Perron decides to take the fight back to the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Yoder. No joy for Perron on that attempt.
Yoder misses with a right hand
and Perron counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Perron rushes Yoder and presses him up against the cage.
Yoder breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Yoder ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yoder tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Perron defends well and Yoder ends up having to push Perron into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Perron lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Perron lands with a slapping head kick.
Yoder lands a head kick. Perron smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Lucas Perron has been cut.
Perron fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Yoder to the ground. Perron is now in Yoder's guard.
Perron is standing up over Yoder. Yoder looks to escape but Perron dives into side control.
Perron is looking to take a break and control but Yoder is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Perron misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Perron happy to just control the position for now.
Perron scoring with punches and elbows.
Perron decides to stand up, so the ref orders Yoder to his feet.
Yoder takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yoder ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Perron moves away.
Perron moves into range and clinches up with Yoder.
Perron is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Lucas Perron. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Perron tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Yoder just stands there and leans against the cage.
Perron is working for takedown but Yoder is calmly controlling the position for now.
Yoder looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Perron tries to pull guard but Yoder won't allow it.
Perron is breathing heavily.
Perron wants to take the fight to the mat but Yoder manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Yoder escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Perron will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Perron takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Perron shoots in looking for a takedown. Yoder tries to sprawl out of it but Perron keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Yoder manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Perron has his takedown stuffed
and Yoder counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Yoder gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Perron is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Yoder is defending well.
Yoder manages to break the clinch.
Yoder throws a right and a left that both miss.
Perron avoids a punch combination nicely.
Perron misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Yoder.
Perron takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Lucas Perron's cut is getting worse.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Yoder closes the distance and clinches.
Yoder jumps guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Lucas Perron will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Lucas Perron's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Yoder scores with a spinning back kick!
Perron shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Perron could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Yoder lands a left and a right that send Perron crashing to the mat, dazed. Yoder thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Perron is rocked!
Yoder lands a big right hook! Perron looks hurt but is still standing! Yoder lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Perron falls down and Yoder dives in with a huge hammer fist! Perron's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Yoder runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Alfie Yoder!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pitt Longstaff (ranked 4460 p4p, 5140 weight class) and Zach Pressnell (ranked 540 p4p, 582 weight class). Longstaff comes to the cage accompanied by Death Grips - Bottomless Pit. Zach Pressnell 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pitt Longstaff!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Zach Pressnell!
The judges for this bout are Damien Edna, Darius Henderson and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Longstaff stuffs the takedown.
Pressnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Longstaff fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
 It looks like Zach Pressnell has been cut.
Longstaff throws a left and a right that both miss
and Pressnell counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Pressnell avoids a punch combination nicely.
Pressnell throws out a counter right but Longstaff avoids it with no problem.
Pitt Longstaff seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Donk. Longstaff catches Pressnell right on the button with a cross.
Pressnell fails with a takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Longstaff stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Longstaff wants it to stay on the feet.
Pitt Longstaff has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Zach Pressnell.
Longstaff misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Pressnell looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pressnell avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Longstaff gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Longstaff lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Pressnell backwards.
Longstaff breaks the clinch.
Longstaff gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Pressnell.
Longstaff misses with a series of wild punches.
Longstaff tries to bum rush Pressnell with a series of wild strikes but Pressnell uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Pressnell throws out a counter right but Longstaff avoids it with no problem.
You can follow us on Twitter at...Ooooooh Pressnell got wobbled bad by a big combination! Longstaff presses forward with punches and knees until Pressnell stumbles to the ground! The ref watches Pressnell closely before deciding to step in and end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Pitt Longstaff!
A relieved looking Pitt Longstaff thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chad Chad (ranked 4566 p4p, 3977 weight class) and Rapido Nadadora (ranked 471 p4p, 432 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Chad Chad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rapido Nadadora!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Steve Erwin and Ron Honeybunn.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nadadora connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Nadadora throws a good cross that connects.
A lazy left from Nadadora finds it's target.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Chad is working for takedown but Nadadora is calmly controlling the position for now.
Chad goes for a takedown attempt but Nadadora pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Chad tries to move into range but Nadadora moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Chad shoots for a takedown but Nadadora saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Chad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadadora with a hook.
Chad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Nadadora as he jumps to the side.
Nadadora darts in and clinches Chad up against the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chad is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Nadadora can't fight it off and eventually Chad manages to take the fight to the floor. Nadadora looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Chad is in close to Nadadora's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Chad throws a big elbow that misses.
Chad pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Nadadora is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chad throws an elbow that misses. Nadadora uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Chad's guard. Nice move by Nadadora!
Chad wants to sweep but no luck.
Nadadora stands up out of Chad's guard for a moment - Chad manages to land a nice upkick.
Chad will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Nadadora gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Nadadora lands a jab.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chad is defended easily by Nadadora.
Chad takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chad walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Nadadora thuds his right hand into Chad's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nadadora lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab lands there for Nadadora.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nadadora clinches.
Chad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chad has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Nadadora after a bit of a struggle.
Nadadora misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nadadora trying to control the position but instead, Chad has worked for underhooks and has pushed Nadadora into the cage.
Nadadora gets underhooks to prevent Chad's takedown attempt.
Nadadora lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Chad or not.
Nadadora digs a right hand into Chad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chad's gas tank.
Chad is trying to drag Nadadora to the mat but Nadadora just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Nadadora's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nadadora lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Chad at a distance.
Nadadora might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Chad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Chad is breathing heavily.
Nadadora scores with a jab to the head.
Nadadora moves into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chad is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Nadadora is defending well.
Chad tries for a takedown. No joy.
Nadadora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chad backwards.
Chad wants a takedown.
Chad is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Nadadora gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
A hook to the body from Nadadora.
Nadadora presses Chad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nadadora lands a nice shot to the body.
Nadadora lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nadadora scores with a shot to the side of Chad's head.
Nadadora scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Nadadora scores with a hook to the body.
Nadadora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Nadadora stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Nadadora scores with a hook to the body.
Nadadora breaks the clinch.
Nice straight punches there by Nadadora. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Nadadora.
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!
Chad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Nadadora throws out a counter right but Chad avoids it with no problem.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chad's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Nadadora connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chad scrambles back to his feet.
Chad moves forwards but Nadadora connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Chad drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Nadadora is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nadadora can do anything to dispel that myth.
Chad lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chad throwing strikes from guard but Nadadora blocks nicely.
Chad postures up in Nadadora's guard and throws a big left but Nadadora blocks it.
Chad being controlled here momentarily.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Nadadora is continuing to stall.
Chad stops Nadadora from standing up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rapido Nadadora dominated that round.
That's time! Chad's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Chad takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Nadadora lands a nice shot to the body.
Nadadora's corner calls for a 1-2. Nadadora obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nadadora lands with a good body shot.
Nadadora rushes Chad and presses him up against the cage.
Nadadora scores with a shoulder strike.
Nadadora wants to stall.
Nadadora tries to stall but Chad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Nadadora has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Nadadora throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Still in the clinch, Nadadora scores with a nice short uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadadora fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Nadadora lands the left hand.
We've been informed that Nadadora has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Chad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Nadadora defends well and Chad ends up having to push Nadadora into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Nadadora lands a shot to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadadora throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chads head.
Nadadora displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chad up against the cage.
Nadadora lands on the inside with an uppercut.
A bit of stalling here from Nadadora.
Chad changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Nadadora fights it off and pushes away nicely.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Chad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nadadora dips to his left and cracks Chad with an uppercut!
Chad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Nadadora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chad under the eye.
No luck for Chad with that takedown attempt.
Nadadora has taken the fight to the clinch.
Nadadora has Chad pressed against the cage.
Chad drops down looking for an ankle pick but Nadadora pulls his leg out and moves away.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Nadadora slows down the pace here.
Rapido Nadadora seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Nadadora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chad.
Chad wants a takedown but no success here.
Nadadora lands a left hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chad wants a takedown.
Nadadora digs a right hand into Chad's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Chad's gas tank.
Nadadora presses Chad against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A nice left hand lands by Nadadora.
Nadadora cracks Chad with a nice body shot.
Still in the clinch, Nadadora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nadadora lands a body punch.
A short right from Nadadora.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Nadadora.
Nadadora lands with a left to the head.
Come on Nadadora - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Come on Nadadora - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Nadadora receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Nadadora lands a shot to the body.
Chad can't get the takedown.
Nadadora tries to stall but Chad uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Nadadora lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Chad backwards.
A left hand lands to the body for Nadadora.
Nadadora works on Chad's body with a couple of short punches.
Nadadora lands a body shot.
Chad has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Nadadora avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
A nice left hand lands by Nadadora.
Nadadora lands a body punch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nadadora lands with a left to the head.
Chad goes for a takedown attempt but Nadadora pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nadadora lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Nadadora cracks Chad with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Chad has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Nadadora finds it's way round the side to connect with Chad's head.
Chad is rocked!
Nadadora forces Chad back against the cage and clinches.
Oh Chad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nadadora taking a breather.
Still in the clinch, Nadadora scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nadadora escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Chad shoots in for a double leg but Nadadora sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nadadora with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Chad seems to have got his legs back now.
Chad fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Chad takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Rapido Nadadora showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Nadadora leaves Chad with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Nadadora's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chad under the eye.
Nadadora scores with a jab to the head.
Chad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Nadadora swivels and escapes.
Chad shoots for a double leg takedown but Nadadora sprawls well. He's pushed Chad's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Chad Chad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Nadadora.
Nadadora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nadadora lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Chad.
Nadadora is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Chad tries for a takedown but Nadadora manages to get underhooks.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Nadadora.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Chad as Nadadora tries to tie him up.
Nadadora breaks from the clinch.
Chad looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Nadadora closes the distance and clinches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nadadora lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Nadadora creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Nadadora lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Nadadora lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nadadora pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Chad Chad is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Nadadora lands a big right hand that sends Chad crashing to the mat! Nadadora stays standing though and waves Chad back to his feet!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Nice sprawl there from Nadadora as Chad shoots in.
Chad gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Nadadora points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Chad wakes up just in time to hear Nadadora thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rapido Nadadora!
Rapido Nadadora seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Santiago Mahecha (ranked 5236 p4p, 5249 weight class) and Jake Norson (ranked 574 p4p, 575 weight class). Mahecha comes to the cage accompanied by Otra Noche en Miami. Jake Norson 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Santiago Mahecha!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jake Norson!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Ron Honeybunn and Ben Hemmingworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mahecha fails with the takedown.
Mahecha misses with a head kick.
Norson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Mahecha counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mahecha.
It seemed like Norson was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Norson tests Mahecha's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mahecha is trying hard to land a takedown here. Norson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Santiago Mahecha. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mahecha swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Norson counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Norson steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Mahecha. That one must have hurt.
Norson tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mahecha paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mahecha stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mahecha wants it to stay on the feet.
Mahecha with a poor takedown
enabling Norson to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mahecha throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mahecha fails with the takedown
and Norson counters with a stiff right hand.
Mahecha is rocked!
Norson throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Norson tries to clinch up but Mahecha circles away and keeps his distance.
Mahecha shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Norson sprawls well. Norson wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Mahecha gets slowly back to his feet.
Mahecha is breathing heavily.
Norson lands the left hand.
Norson is looking to clinch but Mahecha is avoiding it.
Mahecha needs to keep his hands up - Norson had a free shot at his head there.
Oh Mahecha is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mahecha moves to clinch but Norson breaks away
and Norson counters with a huge left! Mahecha is in big trouble! He's backing up but Norson isn't giving him chance to recover. Under a barage of punches the ref has to step in to save Mahecha from any more damage. A dominating finish by Norson!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jake Norson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Mohamed Adam (ranked 3062 p4p, 5753 weight class) and Killer Boy (ranked 352 p4p, 528 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mohamed Adam!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Killer Boy!
The judges for this bout are Ben Hemmingworth, Ron Honeybunn and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boy has closed the distance and engaged Adam in a clinch.
Adam manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Adam looking for a sweep. Not yet Adam, not yet.
Adam keeping full guard, as Boy tries to pass.
Boy pushes down on Adam's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Boy is thwarting Adam's attempts to control the position.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Boy in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boy prevents Adam from improving his position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boy slows the pace down in half guard.
Boy 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. Adam tries to escape but it's on too tight and he has to tap! Great BJJ skills there from Boy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Killer Boy!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Malik Ali (ranked 2248 p4p, 16857 weight class) and Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema (ranked 269 p4p, 619 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Malik Ali !
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, Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema!
The judges for this bout are Francis DeMontford, Skip Squint and Winston Howard.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh Khema counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali throws a right and a left that Singh Khema avoids nicely.
Malik Ali seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Singh Khema connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Ali keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Singh Khema tries to score with a low kick but Ali moves his leg out of the way.
Ali throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Singh Khema.
A slow jab from Ali misses its intended target.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Singh Khema.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ali throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Singh Khema is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Singh Khema jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Singh Khema misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Singh Khema has time to react.
Nice sprawl there from Singh Khema as Ali shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Malik Ali . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Ali gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Singh Khema counters with a nice uppercut.
Singh Khema throws a low kick, looking for Ali 's leg but Ali calmly moves out of range.
Ali was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Singh Khema lands a jab to Ali 's midsection.
Ali tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A low kick lands for Singh Khema.
Singh Khema scores with a decent looking hook.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Ali is defended easily by Singh Khema.
Ali tries a head kick but it misses.
Ali looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ali lands with a straight right. Singh Khema didn't see that one coming.
Ali throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Singh Khema throws a leg kick
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Ali is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Ali throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Singh Khema throws a right and a left that Ali avoids nicely.
Singh Khema throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ali throws a one two combo.
Singh Khema is rocked!
Singh Khema throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Singh Khema is still on wobbly legs! Can Ali finish him?
A head kick misses from Singh Khema.
Singh Khema seems to have recovered his senses.
Ali misses with a low kick as Singh Khema jumps back.
A telegraphed right hand from Ali misses the target.
A little jabbing left from Singh Khema on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Ali bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Ali scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ali shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Ali misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Ali takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Singh Khema misses with an uppercut. Ali saw that one coming.
Singh Khema fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Ali is out of range.
Singh Khema thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Ali if he has to take too many more of those.
Singh Khema displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ali throws out the jab.
Ali rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Singh Khema cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh Khema turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Ali swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Singh Khema counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh Khema misses with a straight right.
Ali throws a head kick that misses.
Singh Khema looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ali uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Singh Khema.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Singh Khema has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Singh Khema there as he acknowledges the shot.
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!
Ali lands a big head kick that sends Singh Khema tumbling to the mat! Ali takes a step backwards and waves Singh Khema back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Ali throws a head kick but Singh Khema moves out of range.
Singh Khema gets tackled into the cage by Ali . Ali maintains the clinch.
Singh Khema looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Singh Khema makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Singh Khema breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Ali swings widly with a right hand
and Singh Khema cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Singh Khema slips under a jab from Ali .
Singh Khema is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Ali blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Ali will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Singh Khema lands a lovely overhand right.
Singh Khema is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Malik Ali will probably get the nod.
That's time! Ali 's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick
and Singh Khema counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
A bone on bone clash there as Ali blocks the leg kick.
Ali throwing a counter right hand but Singh Khema manages to avoid it.
Ali slips a jab from Singh Khema.
Singh Khema throws a sloppy body shot
enabling Ali to counter with a crisp jab.
Ali misses with a hook.
Singh Khema avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ali has closed the distance and engaged Singh Khema in a clinch.
Ali content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Singh Khema doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Singh Khema working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Ali missing with knees to the body.
Ali keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Singh Khema's efforts to push away.
Singh Khema working aggressively here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Singh Khema.
Singh Khema tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position.
Singh Khema tries to break the clinch but Ali is controlling the position.
Ali blocks an uppercut.
Singh Khema working hard to break the clinch.
Singh Khema manages to break the clinch.
Ali lands with a hook. Singh Khema tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Ali doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Singh Khema connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Ali misses.
Ali looks to land a combination but Singh Khema avoids it well.
It seemed like Singh Khema was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Singh Khema cracks Ali with a good jab.
Ali cracks Singh Khema with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Ali misses with a body shot.
A little jabbing left from Singh Khema on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Singh Khema throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ali sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Ali tries to close the distance and clinch but Singh Khema swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Ali lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Singh Khema backs up against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Singh Khema misses with a straight left.
Ali throws a sloppy head kick and Singh Khema moves out of range easily.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Singh Khema! But no joy.
Singh Khema has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
A head kick by Ali misses
and Singh Khema counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Singh Khema connects with a solid leg kick.
Singh Khema lands with a hook. Ali tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
A slow jab from Singh Khema misses its intended target.
Ali blocks the body kick.
Ali swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Ali has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Singh Khema finds it's way round the side to connect with Ali 's head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Singh Khema misses with a hook to the body
and Ali counters with a stiff right hand.
Singh Khema looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Singh Khema misses the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Ali on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Nagarjun Sagar Singh Khema is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ali throws a head kick that misses
enabling Singh Khema to counter with a crisp jab.
Singh Khema throws a leg kick but Ali checks it.
Ali avoids the head kick by Singh Khema.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Ali ! Singh Khema is out on his feet! Ali rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Singh Khema is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Singh Khema is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Malik Ali !
A victorious Malik Ali thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Romus Dewastator (ranked 3201 p4p, 4961 weight class) and DeShawn Jones (ranked 411 p4p, 579 weight class). Romus Dewastator had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Romus Dewastator !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, DeShawn Jones!
The judges for this bout are Darius Henderson, Steve Erwin and Summer Carpenter.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones clinches up against the cage.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jones.
Dewastator is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Jones manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Dewastator wants to get back to striking at distance but Jones won't allow it.
Dewastator jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dewastator around his waist. Dewastator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Dewastator jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romus Dewastator . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones taking a breather.
A head punch on the inside from Dewastator fails to land.
Jones is looking to control Dewastator 's arms but Dewastator gets an underhook and turns him. Now Jones has his back to the cage.
Dewastator fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewastator jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dewastator around his waist. Dewastator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Knees to the body from Jones.
Dewastator jumps guard but Jones turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jones blocking some punches.
Jones breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Jones lands a right hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up but Dewastator circles away and keeps his distance.
Dewastator misses with a two punch combination.
Dewastator wants to clinch up but Jones keeps it at a distance.
Jones looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dewastator misses with a few strikes there.
Dewastator tries to clinch but Jones is having none of it.
Jones scores with a kick to the body.
Jones throws a combination. Dewastator tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
It looks like Romus Dewastator has been cut.
Jones moves in looking to clinch but Dewastator pushes him off.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right-left combo lands from Jones.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dewastator swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jones throws out a counter right but Dewastator avoids it with no problem.
Dewastator darts in trying to clinch
letting Jones counter with a right hand.
Dewastator takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Dewastator fails in his attempt to clinch.
Dewastator lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Jones circles away quickly and effectively.
A head kick from Jones lands but Dewastator takes it in his stride.
Dewastator looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Jones kicks Dewastator off and gets to his feet.
Dewastator is breathing heavily.
Dewastator fails to land with a series of punches.
Jones scores with a nice body kick.
Dewastator tries to clinch up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones closes the distance and clinches.
Dewastator tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Dewastator is trying to force a seperation but Jones has the dominant position.
Dewastator pulls Jones into guard.
Jones postures up.
Dewastator working a defensive guard but Jones manages to pass into side control anyway.
Dewastator is looking for a sweep.
Jones decides to stand up, so the ref orders Dewastator to his feet.
Jones throws a head kick that Dewastator semi-blocks.
Jones scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Dewastator avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Dewastator moves to clinch but Jones breaks away
and Jones counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator tries to clinch there but Jones circles away.
Dewastator throws a combination that misses
and Jones counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jones gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Dewastator fails with the takedown
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch but Dewastator swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Dewastator misses with a wild combination.
Dewastator keeps the fight on the outside.
Dewastator throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Jones.
Dewastator shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Dewastator fails with the takedown.
Jones connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Jones dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Romus Dewastator '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.
Jones fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Dewastator , pushing him back against the cage.
Jones has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Dewastator misses with a punch to the body.
Dewastator is trying to pull guard but Jones has him pressed against the cage.
Dewastator lands with a left to the head.
Dewastator jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dewastator around his waist. Dewastator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jones lands a damaging elbow.
Dewastator is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Dewastator jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jones walks away with a smile on his face. Dewastator gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romus Dewastator . That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dewastator misses with a jab, cross combination.
Dewastator throws a sloppy head kick and Jones moves out of range easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Dewastator throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Romus Dewastator seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Dewastator wants to clinch but Jones slips to the side
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones gets a clinch.
Come on Jones - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Knees in the clinch landing for Jones.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones fakes the leg kick and cracks Dewastator in the body.
Jones connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Dewastator momentarily.
Dewastator swinging wildly here.
Dewastator keeps the fight on the outside.
DeShawn Jones seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dewastator wants to clinch
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Romus Dewastator 's cut is getting worse.
Dewastator throws a left and a right that both miss
and Jones counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jones lands a nice hook to Dewastator 's body. Dewastator takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Dewastator circles away.
Dewastator swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Good leg kick by Jones.
Dewastator tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Jones manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Dewastator tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jones swivels and escapes.
Dewastator tries for a takedown but Jones circles away easily
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones clinches.
Jones gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Jones taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Jones throws a nice head kick!
Jones connects with the punch.
DeShawn Jones is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dewastator looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Romus Dewastator is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones staying out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Jones displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Jones forces Dewastator back against the cage and clinches.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dewastator misses with the combination.
Dewastator throws a right hand that Jones ducks under and follows up with a left that Jones also avoids with ease.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones presses Dewastator against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dewastator swinging wildly here.
Dewastator tries a head kick but it misses.
Jones throws a head kick that half lands.
Dewastator tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Jones cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones moves into the clinch.
Dewastator tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Dewastator drops back down to his feet.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch there but Dewastator circles away.
Jones dodges the punch combination from Dewastator .
Jones connects with a high kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
DeShawn Jones showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Romus Dewastator 's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dewastator keeps the fight on the outside.
Jones gets caught napping as Dewastator dives in and scores a takedown. Jones manages to retain guard.
Jones is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
A body shot lands from Jones.
Dewastator tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jones just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Jones tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Dewastator manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Jones takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones unloads a knee to the mid-section. Dewastator lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
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!
Dewastator lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Dewastator looking to stall.
Jones breaks the clinch.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dewastator is looking to clinch.
Dewastator doesn't manage to clinch there - Jones circles away.
Dewastator misses with a takedown
and Jones connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Jones is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Dewastator throwing a counter right hand but Jones manages to avoid it.
Dewastator shoots in for a takedown but Jones shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Romus Dewastator . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Dewastator has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Jones has taken the fight to the clinch.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Jones takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Dewastator jumps guard but Jones stands there with Dewastator around his waist. Dewastator gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
A hook to the body from Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jones smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Jones breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Dewastator paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones scores with a head kick. Dewastator tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Jones swats away the attempt to clinch by Dewastator .
Dewastator shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Jones manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Dewastator knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Jones on the ground.
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!
Dewastator distracts Jones with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator throwing strikes but missing.
Jones trying to control the position.
Jones lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dewastator wants to control the position but Jones says "no thanks buddy" and passes to half guard.
Dewastator on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dewastator tries to get out of the position.
Jones blocks the strikes from Dewastator .
Jones decides to return to a standing position.
Dewastator pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
Jones escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dewastator misses with a straight left.
Dewastator shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dewastator was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Jones throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
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!
The fight stays on the outside here - Dewastator looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Jones tries to clinch there but Dewastator circles away.
Jones scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Dewastator doesn't seem bothered though.
Romus Dewastator has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dewastator misses with a few strikes there.
Jones throws out a counter right but Dewastator avoids it with no problem.
Dewastator throws a poor cross that misses
and Jones counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones clinches with his opponent.
Jones blocking some punches.
DeShawn Jones is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dewastator creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
DeShawn Jones comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jones 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 Darius Henderson scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Erwin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... DeShawn Jones!
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Augusto Pinochet (ranked 3746 p4p, 1656 weight class) and Peetu Tam (ranked 53 p4p, 198 weight class). Pinochet comes into the arena with I'M AN ASS MAN YEEEAH ! blaring out of the sound system. Peetu Tam acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Augusto Pinochet!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Peetu Tam!
The judges for this bout are Winston Howard, Skip Squint and Darius Henderson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tam fails with an attempt to clinch.
Tam defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Pinochet.
Tam wants to clinch.
Tam wants to clinch.
Tam gets a takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tam is trying to control the action in half guard but Pinochet is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Pinochet is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tam pulls his head out easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tam trying to control from half guard but Pinochet is working away.
Pinochet moves into full guard.
Pinochet is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tam defends well.
Pinochet is trying to control the position but Tam postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tam connects with a couple of short punches.
Tam trying to control the position from guard on top but Pinochet is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Pinochet wants to sweep but no luck.
Tam scoring with some ground and pound.
Pinochet pushes a forearm under Tam's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Tam is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Augusto Pinochet!
Augusto Pinochet bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Miguel Cotto (ranked 14923 p4p, 1073 weight class) and Monte Zuma (ranked 573 p4p, 17 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 41 - 26 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Miguel Cotto!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 37 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Monte Zuma!
The judges for this bout are Summer Carpenter, Eliza Hachem and Skip Squint.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zuma shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Cotto defends it nicely.
Cotto throws a half hearted mid kick.
Zuma looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Cotto attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Zuma closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cotto to the mat! Cotto manages to get full guard.
Cotto knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Zuma on the ground.
Zuma's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma stopping the sweep attempt from Cotto.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Zuma tries to free his leg and advance position but Cotto is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Zuma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Cotto throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cotto connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Zuma looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Cotto is fending him off so far but Zuma persists. Nope, Cotto circles away and we're back to standing.
Zuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cotto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuma pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cotto is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Zuma being controlled here momentarily.
Zuma controlling from the top position.
Let's hope that Zuma has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma advances to half guard.
Zuma is working for a submission of some sort.
Zuma performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Zuma wants to free his trapped foot but Cotto is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Zuma perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
We're seeing a lot of stalling here from Zuma.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Zuma's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma.
Zuma fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotto tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotto to the ground. Cotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Zuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Cotto being controlled here, momentarily.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma passes Cotto's left leg - he's now in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Monte Zuma dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Zuma shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up with Cotto, looking for a takedown. Zuma pushes Cotto against the cage but Cotto circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Cotto misses with a leg kick.
Zuma gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Cotto counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
Zuma misses with a takedown attempt
and Cotto cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Zuma looks for a takedown but Cotto sprawls well.
Cotto throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Zuma ducks under a wild hook from Cotto.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cotto as he jumps to the side.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Cotto manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Zuma controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Zuma slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Zuma is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Cotto's shoulder. That is not cool.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cotto keeps working.
Zuma tries for a kimura but Cotto is defending well.
Monte Zuma has got the better of the ground game so far.
Zuma staying calm.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Zuma is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Cotto knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
A lull in the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yet more stalling tactics from Zuma.
Zuma working away.
Zuma trying to control the position but Cotto is working away.
Zuma controls the position.
Zuma tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Zuma is continuing to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Zuma tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cotto defends well and Zuma ends up having to push Cotto into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Zuma on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cotto. Cotto obviously looking to wear him down.
Zuma doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cotto counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cotto fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Zuma checks it well.
Zuma goes for a double leg but Cotto avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cotto continues to drive forward.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cotto.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma blocks a head kick by Cotto.
A telegraphed right hand from Cotto misses the target.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Zuma with a poor takedown
and Zuma takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zuma closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Zuma is looking to advance position but Cotto won't allow it.
Zuma wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cotto keeps working.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Miguel Cotto dominated that second round.
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. This is the final round!
Cotto throws a series of punches but Zuma avoids them all with ease.
Cotto throws a jab when Zuma was well out of range.
Cotto misses with a straight left.
Zuma shoots and misses
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma with a poor takedown
enabling Cotto to counter with a crisp jab.
No luck for Zuma with that takedown attempt.
Miguel Cotto has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Monte Zuma.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cotto.
Cotto throws the kick towards the body but Zuma avoids it.
Cotto throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zuma shoots for a takedown but Cotto saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Cotto on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Zuma has a takedown stuffed.
Zuma shoots in but Cotto avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Zuma changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Cotto tries to avoid it but Zuma manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Cotto to the ground. Cotto escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Cotto is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Zuma shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cotto as he avoids it easily.
Cotto swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Zuma takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Zuma fails with a takedown attempt.
Zuma on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Cotto connects with a solid leg kick.
Zuma keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Cotto looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Cotto with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Zuma looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Zuma is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cotto keeping moving, preventing Zuma from controlling successfully.
Cotto keeping full guard, as Zuma tries to pass.
Cotto being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zuma has his takedown stuffed
and Cotto counters with a straight right hand.
Zuma is trying hard to land a takedown here. Cotto sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Zuma fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Cotto stuffs the takedown attempt from Zuma. Zuma gets slowly back to his feet.
Miguel Cotto is winning the standup battle so far.
Zuma closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Cotto's guard.
Cotto scrambles and gets back to his feet.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Zuma.
Zuma darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zuma tries to pass to full mount but Cotto defends it.
Zuma wants to take a breather but Cotto is having none of it.
Zuma is looking to stall here but Cotto recovers full guard.
Zuma trying to control but Cotto is working from the bottom.
Cotto is trying to control the position but Zuma postures up.
Zuma is looking to pass into half guard but Cotto pushes him away with his feet and jumps on top - now Cotto is in guard.
Cotto stopping the sweep attempt from Zuma.
And that's the end of the fight!
Miguel Cotto showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Cotto has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Summer Carpenter scores the fight 29:28
Judge Eliza Hachem scores the fight 29:28
Judge Skip Squint scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Miguel Cotto!
After winning the bout, Miguel Cotto 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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