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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Lee Kevin (ranked 5484 p4p, 6275 weight class) and Jaryd Lund (ranked 524 p4p, 573 weight class). Jaryd Lund 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lee Kevin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaryd Lund!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kevin drives through and clinches with Lund against the cage.
Kevin gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Kevin controls from within his opponent's guard.
We've been hearing that Kevin has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lund has an active guard here but Kevin has managed to pass into half guard.
Kevin performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund is looking for a sweep. Kevin is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lund keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Kevin seems content to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kevin prevents Lund from improving his position.
Kevin works his way into full mount!
Kevin working the ground and pound effectively.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kevin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kevin has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevin seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Lund for as long as he can get away with.
The referee warns Lund that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kevin sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lund is trying to escape the mount.
Kevin controlling the pace for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin avoids the attempt from Lund to control.
Kevin breaks from Lund's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Kevin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Lund is looking to improve his position but Kevin isn't that keen on the idea.
Kevin content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Kevin dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Lund feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Lund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kevin is keeping the position for now.
Lund decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lund gets a double leg takedown into Kevin's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kevin controlling the position.
Lund looking to sit in guard and control but Kevin gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Kevin looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lund isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Kevin stacks Lund on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Kevin!
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lund tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Lund seems a little lost for a moment, as Kevin dominates the positioning.
Kevin working the body and head with strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Lund is trying to get back to half guard.
Lund is trying to escape the position but Kevin is controlling the position.
Lund felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Lund sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Kevin not doing much here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lund won't allow Kevin to pass to mount.
Kevin controlling the pace.
Kevin scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Kevin content to control rather than advance.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lund shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Kevin is trying to defend but Lund finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lund is thwarting Kevin's attempts to control the position.
Lund content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kevin is looking for a sweep. Lund is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lund is looking for a kimura here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jaryd Lund showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Kevin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Lund fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Kevin to the ground. Lund is now in Kevin's guard.
Kevin is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Lund looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Still in half guard, Kevin seems content to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kevin stops Lund from getting back to his feet.
Lee Kevin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Lund strikes from the bottom but Kevin uses the opportunity to move to side control.
A lull in the action here.
Lund is pushing Kevin's head away, looking to escape. Kevin manages to hold on to the position though.
Kevin just content to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kevin works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lund takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Lund is looking for a sweep.
Kevin is staying tight to Lund's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Check out the look on Kevin's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Lund tries to buck Kevin off but Kevin is having none of it.
Lund takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Lund being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kevin advances to full mount.
Kevin content just to control the position here.
Kevin's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Kevin punishing his opponent with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kevin raining down hammerfists from mount.
Kevin looking to control and managing it successfully.
Kevin scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lund?
Lund is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
Lund working to try and regain half guard.
Kevin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
The referee warns Lund that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Kevin tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lee Kevin showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Kevin has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge George Francis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Lee Kevin!
Lee Kevin thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Jaryd Lund had this to say: 'Just wasn't my day today, Gunna work hard and get back in the Octagon as soon as possible.'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Brendan Moker (ranked 3956 p4p, 6110 weight class) and Gordon Ariitaia (ranked 478 p4p, 618 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 3 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Brendan Moker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gordon Ariitaia!
The judges for this bout are Gwen Towbar, George Francis and Frank Dennis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Moker digs a good hook to Ariitaia's body.
Moker takes a swing at Ariitaia's ribcage but misses.
Ariitaia wants to clinch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Moker connects with a solid leg kick.
Moker misses with a wild body shot.
Moker connects with a body shot.
Moker loads up on a big right hand but Ariitaia slips the punch.
Ariitaia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ariitaia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Moker lunges at Ariitaia with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Ariitaia's hand.
Moker bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariitaia throws a good cross that connects.
Ariitaia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ariitaia takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Moker takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Moker misses with an uppercut.
Brendan Moker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ariitaia throws a body shot but no joy.
Moker throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Moker tests Ariitaia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ariitaia throws a good cross that connects.
Moker keeps the fight on the outside.
Moker misses the jab.
Ariitaia dodges the punch combination from Moker.
Ariitaia throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Moker on the side of the head.
Moker misses with an uppercut. Ariitaia saw that one coming.
Ariitaia throws a looping overhand right but Moker ducks down to avoid it.
Ariitaia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Moker looks to score with a jab to the body but Ariitaia is just out of range.
Ariitaia digs a good body shot into Moker's ribs.
Ariitaia takes one to the side of the head.
Ariitaia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moker throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A combination from Moker does no damage.
Moker connects with a right hand. Ariitaia shakes it off.
Moker misses the body punch
letting Ariitaia counter with a right hand.
Ariitaia tries to clinch but Moker is having none of it.
Moker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Ariitaia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ariitaia tries to close the distance and clinch up but Moker swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Ariitaia throws a body kick that misses.
The crowd cheers as Moker lands an impressive looking overhand right. Ariitaia doesn't seem phased though.
Ariitaia uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Moker.
It seemed like Ariitaia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ariitaia throws a jab but it's blocked by Moker.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ariitaia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Moker swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Moker slips a jab from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Moker.
Moker throws a hook but Ariitaia blocks it.
Ariitaia moves out of range of the strikes.
Moker scores with a nice body kick.
Moker throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Ariitaia fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ariitaia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moker swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Moker throws a jab when Ariitaia was well out of range.
Ariitaia now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Moker tests Ariitaia's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Ariitaia drives through and clinches with Moker against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Moker breaks from the clinch.
Ariitaia is looking to clinch.
Ariitaia looks to land a left hand but Moker moved out of range nicely.
Ariitaia takes a swing at Moker's ribcage but misses.
Ariitaia thows a leg kick but Moker checks it
letting Moker counter with a right hand.
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!
Moker throws a good cross that connects.
Moker misses with a straight left.
Ariitaia misses with a body kick.
Moker waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ariitaia.
Ariitaia staying out of range there.
Moker connects with a jab.
Moker connects with the punch.
Moker throws out a loose jab but Ariitaia uses good head movement to avoid it.
Moker throws a body kick that misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brendan Moker dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Moker misses with a hook. Ariitaia ducked under it nicely.
Moker is looking to slow Ariitaia down with leg kicks.
Ariitaia takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Ariitaia tests Moker's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Moker lands with a straight right. Ariitaia didn't see that one coming.
Ariitaia is looking to clinch but Moker is avoiding it.
A swing and a miss from Moker.
Ariitaia let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Moker moves out of range of the leg kick from Ariitaia.
Ariitaia wants to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ariitaia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Moker swings for the body but Ariitaia moves out of range.
Moker takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Moker lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Moker misses with a hook to the body
and Ariitaia counters with a big head kick but Moker shrugs it off.
Ariitaia defending well as Moker loads up on a big left hand.
Ariitaia throws a head kick that misses.
Ariitaia swings widly with a right hand
and Moker counters with a series of strikes. Ariitaia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Ariitaia tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Moker paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Ariitaia fails with an attempt to clinch.
Moker has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Ariitaia misses with a body shot.
Ariitaia connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Moker misses the jab.
Moker throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Ariitaia stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Moker works the jab nicely.
Ariitaia has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Moker thows a left - swing and a miss!
Ariitaia is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Moker was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ariitaia avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Ariitaia jabs at Moker's body.
Moker throws a shot from downtown. Ariitaia moves away and avoids it.
Moker misses with a hook
and Ariitaia counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Ariitaia is looking to clinch.
An attempted straight right counter from Moker misses the target.
Moker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moker misses with a body shot
and Ariitaia counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Moker thinking.
Ariitaia wants to clinch up but Moker keeps it at a distance.
Ariitaia doesn't manage to clinch there - Moker circles away.
Ariitaia ducks under a wild hook from Moker.
Ariitaia looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ariitaia throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ariitaia uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Moker.
Moker misses the jab.
Ariitaia tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Moker manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ariitaia throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Moker.
Ariitaia takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Ariitaia tries to clinch but Moker moves away
and Moker counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ariitaia uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Moker.
Moker lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Ariitaia tries to clinch up but Moker circles away and keeps his distance.
Ariitaia connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Moker momentarily.
Moker moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Moker connects with a good right hand that stumbles Ariitaia. Ariitaia circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Good standup being displayed there by Ariitaia as he connects with a hook.
Ariitaia takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
 Ariitaia is rocked!
Ariitaia switches off momentarily and Moker cracks him with a monster right hand! Ariitaia topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Moker dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Moker!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Brendan Moker!
Our winner, Brendan Moker, 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bob Weadababyitsaboy (ranked 2653 p4p, 1182 weight class) and Paulo Blikstein (ranked 343 p4p, 159 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bob Weadababyitsaboy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paulo Blikstein!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bob Weadababyitsaboy seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A big left from Weadababyitsaboy misses.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Weadababyitsaboy closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Blikstein lands a body punch.
A right hook to the body lands for Blikstein.
Blikstein blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Weadababyitsaboy manages to break the clinch.
Weadababyitsaboy doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Blikstein cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blikstein steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Weadababyitsaboy.
Blikstein is looking for the big counter here.
Blikstein lands with a cross.
Weadababyitsaboy connects with a body shot.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a body kick that misses
and Blikstein counters with a takedown into side control.
Weadababyitsaboy explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Weadababyitsaboy scores with a jab to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Weadababyitsaboy misses the target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blikstein takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a straight left.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a poor cross that misses
and Blikstein counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Weadababyitsaboy thinking.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Blikstein.
Blikstein lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to land a left hand but Blikstein moved out of range nicely.
The fighters circling - Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to throw the jab but Blikstein is out of range.
Blikstein doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A lazy left from Weadababyitsaboy finds it's target.
Weadababyitsaboy keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a double jab
and Blikstein counters with a single leg into guard. Weadababyitsaboy didn't expect that.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blikstein trying to control the position from guard on top but Weadababyitsaboy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Blikstein engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Weadababyitsaboy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Blikstein.
Weadababyitsaboy working a defensive guard here.
Blikstein makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Blikstein working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blikstein wants to control from the top but Weadababyitsaboy keeps moving.
Blikstein working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Blikstein is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Weadababyitsaboy is on top in guard.
Weadababyitsaboy takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Weadababyitsaboy stands up from Blikstein's guard - Weadababyitsaboy perhaps looking for a knockout.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but Blikstein is having none of it.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with the combination.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Blikstein with the counter takedown but Weadababyitsaboy avoids it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Blikstein.
Blikstein slips a straight right by Weadababyitsaboy.
Blikstein looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a left and a right that both miss
and Blikstein counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Weadababyitsaboy looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Blikstein tries to avoid it but Weadababyitsaboy manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Blikstein to the ground. Blikstein escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
The fight stays on the outside here - Weadababyitsaboy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Blikstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
The crowd cheers as Weadababyitsaboy lands an impressive looking overhand right. Blikstein doesn't seem phased though.
Blikstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Weadababyitsaboy throws out the jab.
Weadababyitsaboy misses with a two punch combination.
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!
Blikstein checks a low kick from Weadababyitsaboy.
Weadababyitsaboy comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Weadababyitsaboy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Blikstein counters with a stiff right hand.
Weadababyitsaboy misses the shot to the body.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Blikstein counters with a shoot takedown into half 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 Bob Weadababyitsaboy will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Weadababyitsaboy slips under a jab from Blikstein.
Weadababyitsaboy throws a right hand that misses
and Blikstein counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Paulo Blikstein has got the better of the ground game so far.
Blikstein lands with a punch from half guard.
Blikstein is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Blikstein looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Weadababyitsaboy tries to roll over but Blikstein keeps him under control.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Weadababyitsaboy taking some punishment here, with Blikstein in his half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Blikstein wants to take a breather but Weadababyitsaboy is having none of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Blikstein is nestled in close to Weadababyitsaboy, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Blikstein is pressing down on Weadababyitsaboy's thigh, looking to free his foot. Weadababyitsaboy is holding on for now.
Blikstein not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Weadababyitsaboy on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Blikstein lands strikes from half guard.
Blikstein stops Weadababyitsaboy from getting back to his feet.
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Blikstein is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Blikstein drops an elbow to the side of Weadababyitsaboy's head.
Weadababyitsaboy trying to control from the bottom.
Nice strikes from Blikstein there.
Blikstein wants to control but Weadababyitsaboy is keeping him busy.
Blikstein seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Blikstein scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Blikstein connects with a nice short shot to Weadababyitsaboy's temple.
 Weadababyitsaboy is rocked!
Blikstein lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Weadababyitsaboy quite badly. Weadababyitsaboy pulls Blikstein in close trying to recover. Blikstein postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Weadababyitsaboy on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Weadababyitsaboy doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulo Blikstein!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Patrick Bateman (ranked 1870 p4p, 3349 weight class) and Ludwig Von Mises (ranked 263 p4p, 409 weight class). Bateman's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, King of New York, Fun luvin Criminals . Patrick Bateman is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Solid boxing
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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 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Patrick Bateman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Ludwig Von Mises!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Cecil Peabody and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bateman staying out of range there.
Von Mises connects with a solid leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Mises.
Bateman throws a body punch but Von Mises moves out of range.
Von Mises fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bateman appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Von Mises bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Bateman's head.
Von Mises throws a leg kick which misses Bateman's front leg but catches the back leg as Bateman tries to avoid it.
Von Mises throws a body punch but Bateman moves out of range.
Bateman swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Von Mises misses with a jab, cross combination.
As Von Mises backs away, Bateman returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Bateman misses with a right hand
and Von Mises counters with an outside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Von Mises.
A looping hook to the body misses from Von Mises. Bateman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bateman lands a nice shot to the body.
Bateman takes a swing at Von Mises's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bateman looks to land a left hand but Von Mises moved out of range nicely.
Nice defenses there by Bateman.
Bateman changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Von Mises looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Von Mises is looking to reverse the position.
Von Mises gets one leg under and gets the fight to half guard.
Bateman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
Bateman is working for a submission of some sort.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises has guillotine here! It looks pretty tight! Could this be all over! No, Bateman escapes and passes into side control at the same time. Nice work there by Bateman!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
Von Mises takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Von Mises manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Mises is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Bateman jumps into side control!
Von Mises tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bateman wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Bateman is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Von Mises is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Von Mises is looking for a sweep.
We've been hearing that Bateman has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
Von Mises is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Von Mises looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman tries to pass to full mount but Von Mises defends it.
Von Mises looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Bateman connects with a nice short shot to Von Mises's temple.
Bateman lands strikes from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bateman thows a huge punch but Von Mises dodges it nicely.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Von Mises trying to get back to full guard but Bateman takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Von Mises really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Bateman lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Von Mises hang on?
Von Mises is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Von Mises taking shots to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Mises manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Mises is rocked!
Von Mises gets back to full guard.
Von Mises is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Patrick Bateman dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Von Mises connects with a looping right hand.
Von Mises fails to land with a series of punches.
A slow jab from Bateman misses its intended target.
A chopping leg kick lands by Von Mises.
Von Mises lands a lovely overhand right.
Bateman takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Von Mises scores with the left hand. Bateman knows he should have avoided that one.
A nice leg kick lands there from Von Mises.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman misses the shot to the body.
Von Mises delivers a nice body kick.
Von Mises fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bateman looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bateman rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Von Mises moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises throws a combination. Bateman tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Von Mises lands with a thumping leg kick.
Bateman tries to land a leg kick but Von Mises saw it coming and moves away.
Ludwig Von Mises seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A low kick lands for Von Mises.
Bateman looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Mises is just out of range.
Von Mises tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bateman closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Von Mises did well to prevent Bateman getting side control.
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bateman working Von Mises over with strikes.
Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Bateman winds up and cracks Von Mises with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Von Mises's hands, connecting with Von Mises's forehead.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Bateman is pressing down on Von Mises's thigh, looking to free his foot. Von Mises is holding on for now.
Bateman missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Von Mises is trying to get back to full guard.
Von Mises on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Mises tries to get to full guard but Bateman has control of the leg.
Bateman is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Mises is defending against the submission attempts here by Bateman.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises wants to improve his position but Bateman is controlling well.
Von Mises actively working from the bottom here.
Von Mises is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Bateman pulls his head out easily.
Bateman slips a nice elbow through Von Mises's hands, connecting with Von Mises's forehead.
Von Mises looking for submissions off his back.
Von Mises is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Bateman is nestled in close to Von Mises, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Von Mises wants to control but Bateman is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Bateman is looking for a kimura here.
Bateman working Von Mises over with strikes.
Ground and pound from Bateman.
Bateman trying to control from half guard but Von Mises is working away.
Bateman is nestled in close to Von Mises, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Von Mises is still in real trouble! Can Bateman finish him?
Bateman winds up and cracks Von Mises with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Von Mises has hold of Bateman's hands but Bateman slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Patrick Bateman will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
A slapping leg kick lands for Von Mises.
Von Mises seems to have recovered his senses.
Von Mises takes a swing at Bateman's ribcage but misses.
Von Mises swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Von Mises misses with the combination.
Bateman tries to score with a low kick but Von Mises moves his leg out of the way.
Von Mises lands a head shot.
Bateman wants to land a leg kick but Von Mises is out of range.
Von Mises works the jab nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bateman throws a leg kick but Von Mises checks it.
Von Mises was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Bateman walks forward, straight into a front kick from Von Mises.
Bateman misses with a looping left.
Von Mises tries to sprawl but Bateman drives through with a takedown into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Mises looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bateman lands with a punch from half guard.
Von Mises is pressing down on Bateman's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Bateman working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Von Mises's head.
Von Mises is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Bateman defends well.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Von Mises throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Bateman trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bateman is in close to Von Mises's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Our spies down at at Soul Supremacy Rio inform us that Von Mises has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Bateman has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bateman scoring with some ground and pound.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Bateman's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Von Mises is looking for a triangle but Bateman pushes his legs off easily.
Bateman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Von Mises swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Bateman trying to control the position from guard on top but Von Mises is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bateman missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Bateman throws an elbow that misses. Von Mises uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Bateman's guard. Nice move by Von Mises!
Bateman looking for a guillotine here but Von Mises defends easily.
Patrick Bateman is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Mises stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bateman swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Von Mises postures up.
Patrick Bateman overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Von Mises won't allow Bateman to sweep him here.
Von Mises trying to control but Bateman is working from the bottom.
Von Mises drops back looking for a leg! Bateman is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bateman manages to kick Von Mises off! Von Mises jumps back into Bateman's guard.
Bateman throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Von Mises trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Bateman keeping moving, preventing Von Mises from controlling successfully.
Von Mises pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Bateman is keeping the position for now.
Bateman not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bateman throws a big shot that misses.
Ludwig Von Mises has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Von Mises connects with a solid leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Patrick Bateman.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Bateman, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. 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 Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 30:27
Judge Tiny Johnson scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Patrick Bateman!
Patrick Bateman 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 Frankie Griggs (ranked 1859 p4p, 3198 weight class) and Little Bitch (ranked 261 p4p, 398 weight class). Griggs comes to the cage accompanied by LL Cool J- Momma Said Knock You Out. Frankie Griggs could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Little Bitch's chin.
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Frankie Griggs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Bitch!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Robert Twigg and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bitch swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Griggs counters with a two punch combo.
Bitch with a body punch. A glancing blow.
We've been told by Griggs's head coaches at Doom's Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bitch misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Griggs ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bitch moves away.
Bitch throws a body punch but Griggs moves out of range.
Bitch cracks Griggs with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Bitch lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Bitch shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Griggs as he avoids it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Griggs misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Bitch.
Bitch throws the left hand but Griggs avoids the punch easily.
Griggs takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Bitch looks to clinch
and Bitch takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Bitch uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Griggs avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bitch misses with a body shot.
Griggs appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bitch misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Griggs.
As Bitch looks to move away, Griggs throws a big counter combo but Bitch just gets out of the way.
Bitch misses with a shot to the body
and Griggs counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bitch is rocked!
Griggs circles away before darting back in with a big straight right hand. It connects beautifully and sends Bitch tumbling to the canvas! He's out cold! Griggs wins by KO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Frankie Griggs!
A victorious Frankie Griggs 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between First Fist (ranked 1162 p4p, 1895 weight class) and Glenn Greenwald (ranked 164 p4p, 266 weight class). Fist comes to the cage accompanied by Havana. Glenn Greenwald is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, First Fist!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Glenn Greenwald!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Chris Downing.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fist paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Greenwald looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Fist misses with a looping left.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Greenwald counters with a right hand to the body.
Fist misses with a hook. Greenwald ducked under it nicely.
Greenwald tries a quick counter leg kick but Fist is wise to it.
Greenwald throws a head kick that misses.
Greenwald scores with a punch to the head.
Fist moves out of range of the body kick from Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a right hand that misses
and Fist cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fist needs to keep his hands up - Greenwald had a free shot at his head there.
Greenwald gets tackled into the cage by Fist. Fist maintains the clinch.
Greenwald slows down the pace here.
Greenwald has a couple of punches blocked by Fist.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Greenwald lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Greenwald creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Greenwald throws a head punch that misses.
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
Greenwald lands with a good body shot.
Jab, jab by Greenwald - just one landing.
Fist throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenwald.
First Fist seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fist works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greenwald moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Greenwald gets tackled into the cage by Fist. Fist maintains the clinch.
Greenwald tries to work over Fist's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Greenwald.
Fist tries a body shot but Greenwald blocks it.
A right hook to the body lands for Fist.
Greenwald is trying to force a seperation but Fist has the dominant position.
Greenwald escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Greenwald throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice uppercut lands for Greenwald. That snapped Fist's head back.
Fist misses with a wild body shot.
Fist fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Greenwald manages to avoid it.
A little jabbing left from Greenwald on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Fist looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Greenwald paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Jab, jab by Greenwald - just one landing.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Fist wants to clinch.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fist cracks Greenwald with a right hand to the side of the head.
Fist cracks Greenwald with an open hand slap.
Fist cracks Greenwald with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Fist steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Greenwald scores with a leg kick.
Greenwald jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Greenwald misses with a straight right.
Fist lands a nice shot that snaps Greenwald's head back.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Greenwald misses with an uppercut. Fist saw that one coming.
A big left from Fist misses.
Greenwald keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Fist.
Greenwald lands with a shot to the body.
Greenwald jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Fist fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Greenwald looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Greenwald throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Fist drops his hands momentarily and Greenwald takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald lands a nice shot to the body.
Greenwald swings and misses with a hook to the body.
As Greenwald tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Greenwald manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Greenwald sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Fist blocks a head kick by Greenwald.
Fist seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Greenwald fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Fist throws an overhand right that lands on Greenwald's shoulder, as Greenwald tries to avoid the shot.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fist lands a nice hook to Greenwald's body. Greenwald takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Greenwald moved out of range nicely.
Fist thuds a left hand into Greenwald's body.
Greenwald takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Fist tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Greenwald manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Greenwald ducks under a wild hook from Fist.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Fist.
Greenwald appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Fist scores with a jab to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Greenwald.
Greenwald is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Fist with a body shot.
Fist catches Greenwald with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenwald lands a really nice looking cross but Fist seems unphased.
Greenwald catches Fist with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Greenwald throws a looping overhand right but Fist ducks down to avoid it.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
Fist misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Greenwald counters with a nice uppercut.
Fist is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Greenwald tries to keep at a distance but Fist has taken the fight into the clinch.
Greenwald breaks from the clinch.
Greenwald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Fist if he has to take too many more of those.
Fist keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Greenwald.
Fist lands the left hand.
Fist blocks a jab.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Greenwald slips under a jab.
Fist rushes Greenwald and presses him up against the cage.
Fist gets through Greenwald's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fist lands a body punch in the clinch.
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 First Fist will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Fist throws a shot from downtown. Greenwald moves away and avoids it.
Fist doesn't manage to clinch there - Greenwald circles away.
Fist moves into range and connects with a jab.
Greenwald lands a jab to the nose.
Greenwald throws a good cross that connects.
Fist loads up on a big right hand but Greenwald slips the punch.
A big left from Greenwald misses.
Greenwald throws a jab when Fist was well out of range.
Greenwald works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Greenwald uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Fist.
Greenwald slips a straight right by Fist.
Greenwald looks to land a right hand but Fist moved out of range.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Greenwald stuns Fist with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenwald.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A big right from Fist misses.
Greenwald follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Fist scores with a crisp jab that stopped Greenwald in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Greenwald.
Greenwald missing with a left hand there. Fist was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Greenwald thows a left - swing and a miss!
Greenwald doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Glenn Greenwald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fist listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Greenwald scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Fist wants to clinch.
Greenwald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Greenwald tries to land a front kick but Fist steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Fist tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Greenwald manages to circle out of the way.
Greenwald ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fist blocks a jab.
Greenwald throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Greenwald loads up on a big right hand but Fist slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Greenwald slips under a jab.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
Fist takes one to the side of the head.
A clash of legs there as Fist blocks the low kick.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Fist throws a right and a left that both miss.
Greenwald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Fist throws the left hand but Greenwald avoids the punch easily.
Greenwald works Fist's body with a nice hook.
Greenwald tries to score with a low kick but Fist moves his leg out of the way.
Greenwald takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fist falls off balance throwing a combination
and Greenwald makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
A slow jab from Fist misses its intended target.
Greenwald throws a half hearted mid kick.
Greenwald lands a leg kick that knocks Fist off balance momentarily.
Fist uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Greenwald.
Fist swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fist. Greenwald does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Greenwald looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Greenwald avoids the body shot from Fist.
Greenwald misses with a body shot.
Greenwald throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Greenwald walks into a left hand.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Greenwald moves away.
A solid body kick from Greenwald.
A slow jab from Greenwald misses its intended target.
Fist is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Greenwald.
Greenwald scores with a jab.
Greenwald throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Greenwald tries to get set, Fist tries to push him back and clinch up but Greenwald manages to avoid the attempt.
Fist misses with a straight left.
Greenwald throws a hook but Fist blocks it.
Fist has taken the fight to the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a hook to the ribs.
Greenwald tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fist can't find room to land a body shot as Greenwald controls the action.
Greenwald doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Greenwald misses with a punch on the inside.
Greenwald struggles to land a body shot inside as Fist controls his hands.
Greenwald blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
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!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fist.
Greenwald has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Fist seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Greenwald can turn it around.
A right handed body shot lands from Greenwald.
Fist misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Fist scores with a nice hook to the head.
Greenwald misses with a body punch.
Fist swings wildly with an uppercut but Greenwald uses good head movement to avoid it.
Greenwald tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Greenwald is looking to control Fist's arms but Fist gets an underhook and turns him. Now Greenwald has his back to the cage.
Greenwald can't find room to land a body shot as Fist controls the action.
Greenwald tries a body shot but Fist blocks it.
Greenwald throws a punch but it's blocked by Fist.
Greenwald misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Glenn Greenwald will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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 hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Fist fails in his attempt to clinch.
Greenwald misses with a straight left.
Fist lands with a cross.
Fist throws a poor cross that misses
and Greenwald counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Greenwald keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Greenwald chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Greenwald cracks Fist with a good jab.
Fist throws a big shot that misses.
Greenwald connects with a leg kick.
Fist tries to clinch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Fist just misses with a punch to the body.
Fist tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fist is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Fist on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fist throws a looping overhand right but Greenwald ducks down to avoid it.
Fist looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Fist avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Fist tries to close the distance and clinch up but Greenwald swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Greenwald takes a swing at Fist's ribcage but misses.
A big right from Fist misses.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greenwald misses the jab.
Greenwald walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Greenwald throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Fist on the side of the head.
Greenwald scores with a hook.
Fist uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Greenwald.
Greenwald throws a shot from downtown. Fist moves away and avoids it.
Fist looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A telegraphed right hand from Fist misses the target.
Greenwald looks to throw the jab but Fist is out of range.
Greenwald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fist lands a nice looking body shot.
Fist misses with a hook.
Greenwald looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Greenwald looks to land a body kick but Fist moved away.
Fist takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Fist getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fist moves out of range of the strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Greenwald throws a leg kick which misses Fist's front leg but catches the back leg as Fist tries to avoid it.
Greenwald uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Fist.
Greenwald throws out a loose jab but Fist uses good head movement to avoid it.
Fist looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Greenwald lands with a thumping leg kick.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Greenwald lands a nice looking kick to the body. Fist takes a step back to recover.
A looping hook to the body misses from Greenwald. Fist does a little dance to reset his feet.
Fist throws a jab when Greenwald was well out of range.
Greenwald misses with a wild body shot.
Good leg kick by Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Fist.
Greenwald throws a lazy right hand but Fist sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A decent looking cross lands there for Fist.
Fist misses with a body shot.
Greenwald drops his hands momentarily and Fist takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Greenwald thumps Fist with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fist throws a body punch but Greenwald moves out of range.
Greenwald circles away from the clinch attempt.
Fist moves out of range as Greenwald throws a body kick.
Fist lands a really nice looking cross but Greenwald seems unphased.
Fist checks the leg kick nicely there.
An inside leg kick from Greenwald misses.
Fist throws a good cross that connects.
Greenwald pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Greenwald.
Fist throws a hook to the side of Greenwald's head but Greenwald sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Fist looks to land a left hand but Greenwald moved out of range nicely.
Greenwald listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Fist ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Fist tries to clinch there but Greenwald circles away.
Greenwald tries to land a leg kick but Fist saw it coming and moves away.
Fist bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Greenwald's head backwards.
Fist misses with a right hand
and Greenwald makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Decent striking displayed by Greenwald there.
Fist slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Greenwald is rocked!
Fist will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Greenwald is still on wobbly legs! Can Fist finish him?
Greenwald's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fist under the eye.
Greenwald seems to have recovered his senses.
Fist wants to clinch.
Fist avoids the head kick by Greenwald.
Greenwald with a nice cross.
Fist slips a jab from Greenwald.
It looked like Fist was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Greenwald.
Greenwald misses with a kick to the body.
Greenwald with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Fist to score with a decent uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Fist is looking to clinch but Greenwald is avoiding it.
The fighters circling - Fist throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fist misses the jab.
Greenwald flicks out a counter leg kick but Fist steps away.
Fist connects with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Glenn Greenwald.
I think Greenwald has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 29:28
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Glenn Greenwald!
During a confident post fight interview, Glenn Greenwald 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 Blazej Byczkiewicz (ranked 762 p4p, 1559 weight class) and Jameson Dentler (ranked 110 p4p, 210 weight class). Byczkiewicz comes into the arena with The Analogs - Szczecin blaring out of the sound system. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Blazej Byczkiewicz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Jameson Dentler!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Wesley Smith and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Byczkiewicz tries to clinch but Dentler is having none of it.
Dentler misses the jab.
Byczkiewicz clinches.
Dentler throws a head punch that misses.
Dentler throws a punch but it's blocked by Byczkiewicz.
Byczkiewicz is trying to pull guard but Dentler has him pressed against the cage.
Dentler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Dentler prevents a body shot from Byczkiewicz.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz struggles to land a body shot inside as Dentler controls his hands.
Dentler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Byczkiewicz tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz fails to pull guard.
Byczkiewicz misses with some punches.
Byczkiewicz tries a body shot but Dentler blocks it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Byczkiewicz.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Dentler.
Byczkiewicz blocking some punches.
Byczkiewicz swings wildly with an uppercut but Dentler uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dentler misses with a hook from the clinch.
Byczkiewicz scores with a nice hook to the head.
Dentler takes a shot to the head.
Byczkiewicz's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Dentler drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Dentler postures up and lands a big shot to Byczkiewicz's brow.
Dentler trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Dentler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Byczkiewicz looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Byczkiewicz is trying to control the position from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dentler accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byczkiewicz wants to sweep here but Dentler controlling him for the moment.
Dentler wants to control from the top but Byczkiewicz keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dentler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dentler working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Dentler won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Dentler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Dentler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Byczkiewicz's head.
Byczkiewicz trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Dentler is in close to Byczkiewicz's body, working some short punches and elbows.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dentler won't allow Byczkiewicz to sweep him here.
Dentler postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Dentler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Byczkiewicz lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Dentler preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Dentler is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Byczkiewicz distracts Dentler with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Dentler really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Byczkiewicz. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byczkiewicz trying to control the position from guard on top but Dentler is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Byczkiewicz accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Byczkiewicz in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Byczkiewicz throws an elbow that misses. Dentler uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Byczkiewicz's guard. Nice move by Dentler!
Dentler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Byczkiewicz wants to sweep but no luck.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dentler throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Byczkiewicz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Dentler works over Byczkiewicz with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Byczkiewicz thows a huge punch but Dentler dodges it nicely.
Dentler won't allow Byczkiewicz to pass to mount.
Dentler keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Byczkiewicz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Byczkiewicz stops Dentler from getting back to his feet.
Byczkiewicz is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Byczkiewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Byczkiewicz wants to take a breather but Dentler is having none of it.
Byczkiewicz passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Dentler!
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 Blazej Byczkiewicz will probably get the nod.
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.
Byczkiewicz throws a jab but it's blocked by Dentler.
Dentler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Dentler lands with an uppercut that bounces Byczkiewicz off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Blazej Byczkiewicz has been cut.
Byczkiewicz connects with a body shot.
Dentler shoots in and drives through. Byczkiewicz sprawls well.
Dentler blocks a jab.
Byczkiewicz wants to clinch.
Dentler appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Byczkiewicz cracks Dentler with a good jab.
Blazej Byczkiewicz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Byczkiewicz swinging wildly here.
Dentler throws a body shot but no joy.
Byczkiewicz appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Byczkiewicz throws a hook but Dentler blocks it.
Byczkiewicz looks to throw the jab but Dentler is out of range.
It seemed like Dentler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Byczkiewicz's corner calls for a 1-2. Byczkiewicz obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dentler darts in looking for a takedown but Byczkiewicz gets double underhooks and turns Dentler into the cage.
Byczkiewicz misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dentler.
Dentler takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Dentler on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Byczkiewicz gets caught napping as Dentler dives in and scores a takedown. Byczkiewicz manages to retain guard.
Byczkiewicz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots but Dentler is blocking nicely.
Byczkiewicz not doing much here.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots but Dentler is blocking nicely.
Byczkiewicz sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dentler defending well though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots but Dentler is blocking nicely.
Byczkiewicz throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Byczkiewicz has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Byczkiewicz thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Byczkiewicz throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Byczkiewicz wants to control but Dentler is keeping him busy.
Byczkiewicz is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Byczkiewicz is nestled in close to Dentler, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Dentler on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Byczkiewicz wants to lay and pray for a moment but Dentler keeps working.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dentler taking some punishment here, with Byczkiewicz in his half guard.
Byczkiewicz not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Byczkiewicz is keen to just control but Dentler is a slippery customer.
Byczkiewicz missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Byczkiewicz is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Byczkiewicz landing strikes from the mount.
Byczkiewicz raining down hammerfists from mount.
Byczkiewicz looking to finish here with some ground and pound. He lands one big shot that has Dentler covering up... and two more big strikes land, forcing the referee to step in and put and end to proceedings! This fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Blazej Byczkiewicz!
A very excited looking Blazej Byczkiewicz made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Papa Legba (ranked 241 p4p, 1601 weight class) and Armad Bates (ranked 33 p4p, 207 weight class). Papa Legba could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Armad Bates's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Papa Legba!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Armad Bates!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Gwen Towbar and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bates goes for a double leg but Legba avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Legba continues to drive forward.
Legba misses with a straight left.
Bates closes the distance and clinches.
Bates jumps into guard, dragging Legba to the mat.
Legba stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bates swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Legba slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Bates not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legba wants to pass the guard but Bates is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Legba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Legba seems to be looking for submissions.
Legba wants to pass to mount but Bates is defending the position.
Legba wants to work for an arm triangle but Bates is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Legba tries to pass to full mount but Bates defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bates gets full guard.
Legba looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Legba preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Legba drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Legba jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Bates bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Legba's guard.
Bates stands and throws Legba's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Legba is looking for a sweep.
Bates tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Legba is looking to regain half guard here but Bates keeps moving and retains side control.
Legba sneaks back into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Legba is defending well.
Bates is working for a kimura but Legba is defending it quite comfortably.
Legba looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Bates is looking to advance position but Legba won't allow it.
Legba works his way to full guard. Good work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Legba not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Legba has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Bates has passed into side control.
Legba gets back to half guard.
Bates is trying to work for a kimura but Legba is defending well.
Legba gets full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Legba bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Bates's guard.
Bates throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Legba trying to control the position from guard on top but Bates is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Armad Bates will probably get the nod.
That's time! Legba's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Bates gets a takedown into half guard.
Bates is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Bates is working for a kimura here but Legba manages to reverse the position and he's now in Bates's guard.
Bates can't keep his opponent in guard - Legba advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bates is looking to improve his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bates is looking to control Legba's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Bates avoid being mounted?
Legba wants to pass the guard but Bates is defending well.
Bates makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bates.
Legba wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
Bates looking to hit a scissor sweep but Legba is one step ahead there.
Legba wants to control from the top but Bates keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Legba passes Bates's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Legba wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bates keeps working.
Legba wants to free his trapped foot but Bates is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Legba trying to control the action but Bates is working from the bottom.
Bates trying to control from the bottom.
Legba seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Bates is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Papa Legba!
Papa Legba retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Papa Legba, 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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hype
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pop
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mgr
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