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WCF WNF 40: High Heat in Hilo PBP Commentary |
Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Akello McGee (ranked 3400 p4p, 4141 weight class) and Panca Pandu (ranked 429 p4p, 495 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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BJJ Blue Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Akello McGee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Panca Pandu!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pandu tries a head kick but it misses.
Pandu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Pandu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McGee takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
Pandu lands with a kick to the temple. McGee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick
and McGee counters with a left to the body.
Pandu fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Pandu tries to get set, McGee tries to push him back and clinch up but Pandu manages to avoid the attempt.
McGee will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Pandu lands with a kick to the temple. McGee shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
A head kick misses from Pandu.
McGee steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Pandu.
McGee takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McGee lands a glancing blow to the side of Pandu's head.
Pandu tries a head kick but it misses.
McGee moves out of range of the body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee instigates a clinch.
McGee blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
McGee unloads a knee to the mid-section.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
Pandu tries to break the clinch but McGee is controlling the position.
McGee has Pandu pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Pandu manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pandu.
Pandu lands a left hand.
McGee throws an elbow that misses.
McGee looking to throw knees to the head but Pandu is blocking nicely.
Pandu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandu lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of McGee backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, McGee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Pandu's brow.
Pandu lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pandu misses with a short punch on the inside.
McGee lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee lands a good knee to the midsection. Pandu won't want to take too many of those.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pandu content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Pandu fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by McGee.
Pandu stalling against the cage.
McGee wants to take the fight to the mat but Pandu manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Pandu working aggressively here.
McGee is looking to control Pandu's arms but Pandu gets an underhook and turns him. Now McGee has his back to the cage.
McGee pulls guard successfully.
McGee seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
McGee wants to sweep here but Pandu controlling him for the moment.
McGee has an active guard here but Pandu has managed to pass into half guard.
Pandu wants to work for an arm triangle but McGee is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pandu wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
Pandu is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
Pandu is working for a kimura but McGee is defending it quite comfortably.
Pandu is trying to control the action in half guard but McGee is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
McGee is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Pandu is pressing down on McGee's thigh, looking to free his foot. McGee is holding on for now.
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.
McGee wants to control but Pandu is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Pandu is trying to control. McGee wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pandu prevents McGee from improving his position.
Pandu is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for McGee!
McGee regains half guard.
McGee is trying to get back to full guard.
McGee really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Still in half guard, Pandu seems content to control.
Pandu's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Pandu is trying to work for a kimura but McGee is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panca Pandu dominated that 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.
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
Akello McGee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses.
Pandu scores with a push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Pandu checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McGee steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Pandu. That one must have hurt.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick and McGee moves out of range easily.
A head kick misses from Pandu.
McGee tries to counter by clinching up but Pandu breaks away and moves out of range.
Pandu tries to keep at a distance but McGee has taken the fight into the clinch.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McGee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A nice left hand lands by Pandu.
McGee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
McGee is trying to drag Pandu to the mat but Pandu just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Pandu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pandu jumps into guard, dragging McGee to the mat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McGee throws a big right hand that misses.
Pandu working for submissions but it's allowed McGee to get to half guard.
Pandu slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
McGee will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
McGee landing some decent shots from guard.
McGee wants to control from the top but Pandu keeps moving.
McGee postures up in Pandu's guard and throws a big left but Pandu blocks it.
Pandu is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
McGee got a little sloppy there for a moment and Pandu has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, McGee has managed to get both his arms back between Pandu's legs - danger averted.
McGee wants to control from the top but Pandu keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee postures up in Pandu's guard and throws a big left but Pandu blocks it.
Pandu looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Pandu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
McGee trying to control but Pandu is working from the bottom.
McGee is looking to work some ground and pound but Pandu has wrist control.
McGee tries to free his leg and advance position but Pandu is retaining full guard.
McGee looking to sit in guard and control but Pandu gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
McGee working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Pandu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Pandu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Pandu is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee is looking to sweep but instead, Pandu has passed into half guard.
McGee is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Pandu pulls his head out easily.
Pandu performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Pandu wants to lay and pray for a moment but McGee keeps working.
Pandu frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Pandu looking for a guillotine from mount but McGee is having none of it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandu wants to control the pace but McGee is squirming around nicely.
McGee tries to reverse the position but Pandu maintains control.
Pandu trying to control but he's not successful this time.
McGee is looking to improve his position but Pandu isn't that keen on the idea.
McGee is squirming around, avoiding Pandu's attempts to control the action.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
McGee is looking to get to half guard.
Pandu jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but McGee manages to avoid the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Panca Pandu showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Pandu tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Pandu misses with a head kick.
Pandu throws a quick head kick that skims the top of McGee's head.
Pandu throws a sloppy head kick
and McGee counters with a nice low kick that buckles Pandu's knee momentarily.
Pandu throws out a leg kick but McGee moves out of range and Pandu only half commits.
Pandu throws a head kick that McGee semi-blocks.
Panca Pandu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
McGee connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Pandu throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
McGee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Pandu misses with a punch on the inside.
A shot in the inside from Pandu.
McGee breaks the clinch.
A head kick from Pandu lands but McGee takes it in his stride.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Pandu throws the kick towards the body but McGee avoids it.
Pandu is looking to land body kicks.
McGee went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pandu throws a head kick but McGee moves out of range.
Panca Pandu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McGee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Pandu avoids it really well and circles away.
McGee avoids the head kick by Pandu.
McGee blocks a head kick by Pandu.
Pandu instigates a clinch.
McGee slows down the pace here.
McGee breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
McGee throws a right and a left that Pandu avoids nicely.
Pandu showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from McGee.
Pandu throws a head kick that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McGee darts in looking for a takedown but Pandu gets double underhooks and turns McGee into the cage.
McGee blocks an uppercut.
Pandu tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Pandu lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
McGee misses with an elbow over the top.
Pandu swings wildly with an uppercut but McGee uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice left hand lands by Pandu.
Pandu misses with the head strike.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McGee tries to land knees in the clinch but Pandu avoids the damage to the body.
Pandu throws a knee to the head but misses.
McGee is trying to break the clinch but Pandu has him pressed against the cage.
Pandu avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Pandu avoiding damage as McGee throws knees to the body.
Pandu misses with the head strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McGee missing with knees to the body.
McGee using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Pandu has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
McGee lands a knee to the body.
A head punch on the inside from Pandu fails to land.
Pandu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but McGee blocks it with crossed arms.
Pandu tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Pandu throws a punch but it's blocked by McGee.
A nice right hand lands inside from Pandu.
McGee lands an elbow inside.
Pandu lands a nice uppercut.
Panca Pandu seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
McGee misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Pandu.
Pandu lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Pandu lands with a short punch from the clinch.
McGee trying to stall but Pandu improves his position.
Pandu misses with a knee to the head.
Akello McGee has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Pandu misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pandu scores with an uppercut up the middle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
McGee stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
McGee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Pandu tightens his grip and picks McGee up, before dumping him to the ground. McGee manages to land in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
McGee is trying to control the position from the bottom.
McGee bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Pandu's guard.
Pandu keeping moving, preventing McGee from controlling successfully.
McGee has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Pandu is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. McGee is aware though and is defending well.
Panca Pandu is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McGee thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panca Pandu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Pandu 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Panca Pandu!
Panca Pandu managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, MKFC , into his post fight interview.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eder Silva (ranked 2355 p4p, 2242 weight class) and Steve Cho (ranked 259 p4p, 247 weight class). Eder Silva 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Eder Silva!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Steve Cho!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Roger Salmon and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cho throws a right hand that Silva ducks under and follows up with a left that Silva also avoids with ease.
Silva throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Cho's waist but Cho gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Silva off to one side.
Silva bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Silva working the ground and pound but Cho is defending the strikes.
Silva wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Cho, who protects the arm well.
Silva happy to just control the position for now.
Silva seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Cho for as long as he can get away with.
Silva will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silva with the ground and pound but Cho regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silva scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cho told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Cho avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Silva.
Silva is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Cho has managed to free his arm - good work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Silva is trying to advance to mount but he's lost his balance and Cho reverses the position - he's now on top in Silva's guard.
Cho stops Silva from standing up.
Silva is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cho tries to stand but Silva is controlling from the bottom.
Silva is trying to control the position but Cho postures up.
Cho controls from within his opponent's guard.
Silva is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Cho dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cho controlling from side mount.
Cho really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Silva. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Cho stands up and beckons Silva to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Cho sprawls well. Cho wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Silva gets slowly back to his feet.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Cho as he avoids it easily.
Cho throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Silva goes for a double leg but Cho avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cho continues to drive forward.
Cho unleashes a big counter combination but Silva bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
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.
Silva misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Silva is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Cho is defending well.
Cho breaks the clinch.
Silva shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Cho as he jumps to the side.
Silva closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Silva lands in his opponent's guard.
Silva looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Silva trying to pass the guard but Cho defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Cho dominated that 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.
Silva gets a double leg takedown into Cho's guard.
Silva showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Silva passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Silva trying to control the action but Cho is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho is looking to regain half guard here but Silva keeps moving and retains side control.
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Silva in side control, trying to ground and pound but not landing this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Cho can do anything to dispel that myth.
Cho can't do much from the bottom here.
Cho is not content to let Silva control the position.
Silva looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Silva is looking to take a break and control but Cho is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cho regains half guard there - taking advantage of Silva's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Silva wants to take a breather but Cho is having none of it.
Cho is trying to stand.
Silva thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Cho's head.
Cho trying to control here.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cho tries to kick Silva off but Silva keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Cho to the mat! Cho manages to get full guard.
Cho avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Cho working a defensive guard here.
Cho wants to sweep here but Silva controlling him for the moment.
Cho keeping moving, preventing Silva from controlling successfully.
Silva looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We must be close to a standup if these guys don't pick up the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Silva tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Cho defends well and Silva ends up having to push Cho into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Cho prevents a takedown attempt there.
Silva tries to score a body lock takedown but Cho shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Silva has Cho pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Silva pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Cho tumbling to the mat - Silva dives into Cho's guard.
Silva trying to control the position from guard on top but Cho is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eder Silva dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Silva fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Cho sprawls well initially but Silva persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Silva is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cho is just riding it out for now. Silva eventually gives up the hold.
Silva is trying to control. Cho wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Silva is looking for a kimura but Cho is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Silva to get the leverage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cho is looking to escape.
Silva is looking to advance position but Cho won't allow it.
Silva is trying to control the action in half guard but Cho is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cho won't allow Silva to pass to mount.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Silva in particular looking to stall.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Silva shoots and misses
and Cho counters with a straight right hand.
Silva dodges the punch combination from Cho.
Cho defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Silva.
Cho pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Silva shoots in but Cho avoids the takedown attempt easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Eder Silva. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silva fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
A little jabbing left from Cho on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Silva on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Cho stuffs the takedown.
Silva misses with a takedown attempt - Cho sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cho let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Cho.
Nice takedown defense from Cho. No joy for Silva on that attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Silva tries for a takedown but Cho sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Cho lands a head kick. Silva smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cho fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Silva.
Cho looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
Cho scores with a sloppy right hand. Silva should have avoided that one.
Silva fails with a takedown attempt.
Cho looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Cho cracks Silva with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Cho has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Silva to stand back up!
 Silva is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
and Cho counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Silva! He's just covering up as Cho starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:06 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Steve Cho!
Our winner, Steve Cho, 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.
The defeated Eder Silva had this to say: 'I'll be back !!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Fumito Makino (ranked 2401 p4p, 3840 weight class) and Klaus Silverstein (ranked 117 p4p, 179 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fumito Makino!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Klaus Silverstein!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Makino thows a body kick. Silverstein tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Makino throws a head kick that Silverstein semi-blocks.
A right-left combo lands from Makino.
A lazy left from Makino finds it's target.
Silverstein throws a body punch but Makino moves out of range.
Silverstein gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Makino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Makino scores with a head kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Silverstein takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Makino lands the left hand.
Makino misses with a head kick.
Silverstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silverstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makino scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Makino with the inside leg kick.
Makino bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Silverstein's head backwards.
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstein moves in looking to clinch but Makino pushes him off.
Makino ducks under a wild hook from Silverstein.
Makino throws a series of strikes that have Silverstein backpedaling.
Makino 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.
Silverstein takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Makino misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Silverstein.
Makino lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Makino.
Makino explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Makino dips to his left and cracks Silverstein with an uppercut!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Makino connects with a jab.
Makino moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Fumito Makino seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Makino scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Makino falls off balance throwing a combination
and Silverstein moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein breaks the clinch.
Makino lands a lovely overhand right.
Silverstein dodges the punch combination from Makino.
Silverstein throws a counter combo.
Silverstein displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Makino throws out the jab.
Makino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silverstein moves away.
Silverstein's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Makino connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Silverstein scrambles back to his feet.
Makino lands a head shot.
Makino fails to land with a series of punches.
Makino dips to his left and cracks Silverstein with an uppercut!
Fumito Makino is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Silverstein gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Makino wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Makino. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Makino.
Nice jab there from Makino.
Makino misses the shot to the body.
Silverstein lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Makino is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Nice defenses there by Silverstein.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Makino is avoiding it.
Silverstein pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makino throws a big shot that misses.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Makino, as that shot connected.
A telegraphed right hand from Makino misses the target.
Makino connects with a leg kick.
Makino throws a nice inside leg kick.
Makino lands a slapping body shot.
Makino throws a series of punches but Silverstein avoids them all with ease.
Some wild striking there from Makino.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head kick from Makino lands but Silverstein takes it in his stride.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makino scores with a one two! Silverstein had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Makino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silverstein misses with the combination.
Makino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makino takes a swing at Silverstein's ribcage but misses.
Silverstein throws a counter combo.
Makino lands a two punch combo.
Makino misses with a wild body shot.
Silverstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makino defends it well.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Makino lands the left hand.
Makino throws a shot from downtown. Silverstein moves away and avoids it.
Silverstein tries to counter with a clinch but Makino shakes him off and moves away.
Silverstein swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Silverstein takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Makino lands a jab to Silverstein's midsection.
Makino throws a head kick that half lands.
Makino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Makino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Makino.
Silverstein misses with a jab, cross combination.
Makino was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Makino scores with a nice right hand.
Makino is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Silverstein can do to turn this around?
Makino jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Silverstein is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Silverstein takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Silverstein staying out of range there.
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!
Silverstein bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Makino thows a left - swing and a miss!
Makino is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Silverstein.
Silverstein is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Makino lands a jab.
Silverstein misses with a takedown attempt - Makino sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Makino throws a head kick that misses.
Makino misses with a hook.
Makino fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Makino lands a jab-cross combination.
Silverstein takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Fumito Makino is winning the standup battle so far.
Makino lands with an overhand left.
Nice takedown defense from Makino. No joy for Silverstein on that attempt.
Silverstein fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Makino avoids it really well and circles away.
Fumito Makino has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Klaus Silverstein.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makino ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Silverstein takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Makino just misses with a punch to the body.
Silverstein with the counter takedown but Makino avoids it easily.
Silverstein is trying desperately to land a takedown but Makino is having absolutely none of it. This is turning into a bit of a nightmare for Silverstein.
Makino scores with a hook.
Silverstein slips under a jab from Makino.
Makino throws a series of punches but Silverstein moves out of range.
Silverstein appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Makino moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Makino throws a series of punches but Silverstein avoids them all with ease.
Makino lands the left hand.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Makino paws at him with a jab and circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makino scores with a body shot.
Makino stuffs the takedown.
Silverstein 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.
Silverstein takes a jab right on the kisser.
Silverstein misses with a body shot.
Makino tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Silverstein was well out of range. Poor timing from Makino.
Silverstein walks into a stiff left hand from Makino.
Makino lands with an overhand left.
Makino lands a lovely overhand right.
Makino scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Silverstein on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Makino waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Silverstein.
Makino lands a glancing blow to the side of Silverstein's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Makino throws a head kick that misses
and Silverstein counters with a single leg into guard. Makino didn't expect that.
Silverstein 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.
Silverstein postures up.
Makino is adopting a defensive guard.
Makino looking to hit a scissor sweep but Silverstein is one step ahead there.
Makino is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Silverstein is controlling him.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fumito Makino 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. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Makino catches Silverstein with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Makino scores with a punch to the head.
Makino swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Makino lands with a thumping leg kick.
Makino misses with a looping left.
Silverstein tries to clinch up but Makino circles away and keeps his distance.
Silverstein doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Makino lands with an overhand left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Makino scores with a jab.
Klaus Silverstein is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Makino lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
Silverstein moves in looking to clinch but Makino pushes him off.
Silverstein has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Makino avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Makino lands a jab to the nose.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Silverstein misses with a right hand
and Makino counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Silverstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Silverstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makino jabs Silverstein to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Makino misses the jab.
Silverstein slips under a jab.
Makino misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Silverstein uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Makino.
Makino connects with a single shot there.
Makino misses with a looping left.
Makino misses the shot to the body.
Silverstein is looking to clinch but Makino is avoiding it.
Silverstein moves in looking to clinch but Makino pushes him off.
Makino throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Makino avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Silverstein blocks a jab.
Makino paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Silverstein defending well as Makino loads up on a big left hand.
Makino throws a right hand that Silverstein ducks under and follows up with a left that Silverstein also avoids with ease.
Silverstein with the counter takedown but Makino avoids it easily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makino cracks Silverstein with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Silverstein uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Makino.
Makino throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Silverstein on the side of the head.
Makino lands with a hook. Silverstein tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Silverstein throws a head kick that misses.
Makino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Silverstein drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Makino defends it well.
Makino throws a head kick that Silverstein semi-blocks.
Makino dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Makino throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Makino lunges at Silverstein with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Silverstein's hand.
Makino just misses with a punch to the body.
Silverstein displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Makino misses with a wild body shot.
Silverstein slips a jab and a cross from Makino.
Makino thows a left - swing and a miss!
A combination from Makino does no damage.
Silverstein keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Makino pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Silverstein fails with an attempt to clinch.
Makino stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Makino wants it to stay on the feet.
Makino rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Silverstein moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Silverstein tries to close the distance and clinch up but Makino swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Makino throwing a counter right hand but Silverstein manages to avoid it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Silverstein looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Makino ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Silverstein moves away.
Silverstein tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Makino misses with a jab to the body
and Silverstein counters with a takedown into side control.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Makino is looking to regain half guard here but Silverstein keeps moving and retains side control.
Fumito Makino is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
You can see the frustration on Makino's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Silverstein trying to control the action but Makino is working from the bottom.
A lull in the action here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Fumito Makino showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Makino, 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:26
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:26
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:26
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Fumito Makino!
Fumito Makino 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Demarcus Jackson (ranked 1749 p4p, 1981 weight class) and Colton Ortiz (ranked 197 p4p, 214 weight class). Colton Ortiz has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Demarcus Jackson's chin.
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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 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Demarcus Jackson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Colton Ortiz!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ortiz shoots in and gets a takedown into Jackson's guard.
Jackson is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Ortiz fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Jackson tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ortiz's elbow.
Jackson manages to break the clinch.
Jackson pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Jackson goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz fails with the takedown
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Jackson tries to bum rush Ortiz with a series of wild strikes but Ortiz uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Jackson looks to land a combination but Ortiz avoids it well.
Ortiz changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jackson tries to avoid it but Ortiz manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jackson to the ground. Jackson escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Demarcus Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Ortiz.
Ortiz fails with the takedown.
Ortiz shoots in for a double leg but Jackson sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Demarcus Jackson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jackson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Ortiz checks it well.
Jackson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Jackson lands a really nice looking cross but Ortiz seems unphased.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ortiz.
No luck for Ortiz with that takedown attempt.
Jackson connects with a solid leg kick.
Jackson dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Jackson wants to slow Ortiz down by chopping away at his legs.
Ortiz has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jackson.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Jackson napping and manages to drive through into side control!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Ortiz trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Ortiz in side control, just content to control the action for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jackson is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Ortiz has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Jackson is being controlled here.
Ortiz is looking to take a break and control but Jackson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jackson is pushing Ortiz's head away, looking to escape. Ortiz manages to hold on to the position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Ortiz wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Jackson tries to escape but Ortiz is in control.
Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson tries to escape but Ortiz is in control.
Ortiz looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Ortiz wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
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.
Jackson tries to escape but Ortiz is in control.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Ortiz tries for a kimura but Jackson is defending well.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Ortiz is trying to get an arm triangle but Jackson is defending well.
Ortiz wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jackson, who protects the arm well.
Jackson is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson 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.
Ortiz bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Jackson is looking to get back to his feet here but Ortiz is keeping cool and he's managed to take Jackson's back.
Jackson is trying escape back to his feet. He turns into his opponent's guard and eventually finds his way back to his feet.
Ortiz shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Jackson counters with a straight right hand.
Demarcus Jackson is winning the standup battle so far.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ortiz misses with a takedown attempt - Jackson sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Demarcus Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Ortiz.
Jackson slaps away a takedown attempt from Ortiz, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jackson defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Ortiz.
Ortiz fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Jackson pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Ortiz back to the cage. Jackson follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Jackson throws a series of punches but Ortiz avoids them all with ease.
Jackson scoring well with a low kick there.
Danga de danga de dang - Jackson scores with a four punch combination!
Ortiz tries for a takedown but Jackson circles away easily
and Jackson counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jackson tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ortiz was well out of range. Poor timing from Jackson.
Ortiz shoots in and drives through. Jackson sprawls well.
A solid body kick from Jackson.
Ortiz is breathing heavily.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jackson as he jumps to the side.
Jackson moves into range and connects with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Jackson finds it's way through Ortiz's defenses.
Jackson is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ortiz can do to turn this around?
Nice shot lands for Jackson.
Jackson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 Ortiz is rocked!
Ortiz has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ortiz in his tracks.
Ortiz is still on wobbly legs! Can Jackson finish him?
Ortiz takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Ortiz seems to have recovered his senses.
Oooooh!!! Jackson has knocked Ortiz down with a huge combo! Jackson steps away and waves a wobbly Ortiz back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
Jackson scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Jackson lands a big right hand that sends Ortiz crashing to the mat! Jackson stays standing though and waves Ortiz back to his feet!
Jackson fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Ortiz.
Jackson fails to land with a series of punches.
Ortiz gets a takedown into half guard.
Jackson is trying to stand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson regains full guard. Nicely done.
Ortiz trying to control but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Jackson looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Ortiz from controlling successfully.
Ortiz engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson cracks Ortiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Jackson lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jackson throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Ortiz.
Ortiz shoots in but no luck this time.
Jackson cracks Ortiz with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
A right-left combo lands from Jackson.
Jackson throws a body shot but no joy.
Jackson looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Demarcus Jackson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
Jackson connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Demarcus Jackson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Jackson throws a sloppy head kick and Ortiz moves out of range easily.
Ortiz shoots and misses
and Jackson counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson lands a glancing blow to the side of Ortiz's head.
Jackson fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Ortiz has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Ortiz fails with a takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jackson.
Ortiz looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Demarcus Jackson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colton Ortiz.
Jackson misses with a series of wild punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson swinging wildly here.
Jackson lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ortiz gets the takedown into side control.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Ortiz asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Jackson is not content to let Ortiz control the position.
Jackson bucks up and tries to throw Ortiz off but instead Ortiz has got his back!
Jackson tries to escape the position - he's now mounted. Is that better or worse? Hard to tell!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ortiz tries to control but Jackson wriggling away.
Jackson bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Ortiz working for submissions but it's allowed Jackson to get to half guard.
Jackson decides to stand and escape the position.
Colton Ortiz seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ortiz looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Ortiz shoots in for a takedown but Jackson shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Ortiz takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A low kick lands for Jackson.
Ortiz drives through with a takedown into Jackson's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Colton Ortiz has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jackson throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Ortiz trying to control the position from guard on top but Jackson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Ortiz looking to sit in guard and control but Jackson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson wants to stand but Ortiz has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jackson got a little sloppy there for a moment and Ortiz has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Jackson has managed to get both his arms back between Ortiz's legs - danger averted.
Ortiz working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jackson doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jackson manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Jackson wants to get up but he can't break Ortiz's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jackson stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Demarcus Jackson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Ortiz is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jackson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ortiz has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A kick lands to the mid section there for Jackson.
Jackson scores with a hook.
Colton Ortiz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jackson misses with a wild combination.
And that's the end of the fight!
Demarcus Jackson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jackson 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Demarcus Jackson!
Demarcus Jackson 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juice Williams (ranked 1636 p4p, 2271 weight class) and Domaydo Cann (ranked 215 p4p, 292 weight class). Williams comes to the cage accompanied by Super Freak. Juice Williams has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Juice Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Domaydo Cann!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A punch combination from Williams misses.
A head kick misses from Williams.
Williams lands with a straight right. Cann didn't see that one coming.
Cann fails with a takedown attempt.
Williams leaves Cann with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Williams misses with a double jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams scores with a nice right hand.
Cann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domaydo Cann.
A clash of legs there as Williams blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cann shoots for a takedown but Williams saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Williams misses the target.
Cann fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Williams bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Cann fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Williams works over Cann's head and body with a nice combination.
Cann dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Donk. Williams catches Cann right on the button with a cross.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cann with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Williams to score with a decent uppercut.
Williams throws a series of punches but Cann avoids them all with ease.
Cann looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Williams connects with a crisp jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cann closes this distance looking for a takedown but Williams circles away.
Cann drives through with a takedown into guard.
Cann works over Williams with some ground and pound from guard.
Cann missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Williams is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at Finnish Elite Sport and Fitness Center that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Williams 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.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Williams manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Williams is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cann jumps guard but Williams stands there with Cann around his waist. Cann gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Cann tries to pull guard but Williams holds him up against the cage and eventually Cann drops back down to his feet.
Williams dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Cann wants a takedown but no success here.
Cann has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Williams is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Williams has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Cann is trying to keep an underhook but Williams manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cann trying to get back to full guard but Williams takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Williams sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Williams is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Cann is surviving well by controlling Williams's body position as best he can.
Williams is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
Williams misses with the combination.
Cann shoots in for a takedown but Williams shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Williams dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cann.
Williams throws a nice looking combination but Cann bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Williams swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Williams displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Cann.
Williams throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
And Cann tries to counter it with a takedown but Williams pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Williams slaps away a takedown attempt from Cann, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domaydo Cann.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Williams lands with a straight right. Cann didn't see that one coming.
Cann tries to score a power double leg takedown but Williams sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Cann somewhat.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cann with a poor takedown
and Williams counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Williams lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Williams controlling the action here.
Williams is working for an americana but Cann has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Williams was thinking about the submission.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Cann moves out of range of the body kick.
Cann with the counter takedown but Williams avoids it easily.
Cann walks into a jab.
Juice Williams is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Williams lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Williams throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cann fails with the takedown
and Williams counters with a left and a right that stings Cann.
Williams is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cann can do to turn this around?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cann misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Williams drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cann sprawls and moves away.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Cann tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Cann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Cann dodges the punch combination from Williams.
Williams closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Williams manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cann dives in for a single leg takedown but Williams sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Juice Williams is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Williams lands a head shot.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The fight stays on the outside here - Williams looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Cann gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Williams to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Cann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
Williams seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juice Williams dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cann throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Williams forces Cann back against the cage and clinches.
Cann is trying to pull guard but Williams has him pressed against the cage.
Williams is working for takedown but Cann is calmly controlling the position for now.
Williams pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Cann shoots in for a double leg but Williams sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Williams lands a big head kick that sends Cann tumbling to the mat! Williams takes a step backwards and waves Cann back to his feet - he wants the finish!
A lazy left from Williams finds it's target.
Cann is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Cann shoots in but no luck this time.
Cann is still on wobbly legs! Can Williams finish him?
Juice Williams has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Domaydo Cann.
Williams has taken the fight to the clinch.
Cann seems to have recovered his senses.
Cann tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Williams jumps guard.
Williams looking for a sweep. Not yet Williams, not yet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cann stands up over Williams, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Williams lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Cann can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Williams controls the pace.
Williams'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.
Williams looking to pass the guard.
Cann is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Williams defends well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Cann throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Williams stays in close to Cann's body and controls the position.
Cann wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Williams is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Williams stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Cann blocks a head kick by Williams.
Williams moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Nice sprawl there from Williams as Cann shoots in.
Williams throws a big counter combination but Cann scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Williams moves into the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Williams breaks the clinch.
Williams's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Williams duly obliges.
Williams throws an overhand right from the outside, which connects and sends Cann stumbling backwards into the cage! Cann bounces back off the cage towards Williams, who cracks him with a two punch combination that drops him to his knees! Williams lands two more shots before the referee has chance to intervene - what a finish! Williams celebrates with his corner as the crowd cheer loudly.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Juice Williams!
Juice Williams gave a mention to Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Claus Haba (ranked 1607 p4p, 1394 weight class) and Harti Kraus (ranked 79 p4p, 71 weight class). Kraus comes into a darkened arena with his song building. New World Symphony 4th Movement kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be a great matchup!
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Claus Haba!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Harti Kraus!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sloppy strikes from Haba. Those never looked like landing.
Kraus uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Haba has time to react.
 It looks like Claus Haba has been cut.
Kraus connects with a good right hand that stumbles Haba. Haba circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Haba clinches up against the cage.
Kraus lands a right hand that snaps the head of Haba backwards.
Haba manages to break the clinch.
Haba displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kraus.
Haba darts in and clinches Kraus up against the cage.
Haba breaks the clinch.
Kraus has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Haba tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kraus paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kraus fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Haba looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Haba slips under a jab.
Haba is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kraus looks for a takedown but Haba sprawls well.
We've been hearing reports that Haba has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Kraus tries to clinch up but Haba circles away and keeps his distance.
Haba takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Haba dodges the punch combination from Kraus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus swings for the body but Haba moves out of range.
Haba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraus circles away.
Kraus misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Haba swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kraus throws a right and a left that Haba avoids nicely.
A nice leg kick lands there from Kraus.
Left hook, right uppercut from Kraus.
Some wild striking there from Kraus.
Haba works Kraus's body with a nice hook.
Haba moves into the clinch.
Haba breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Kraus with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haba fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kraus manages to avoid it.
Haba wants to clinch up but Kraus keeps it at a distance.
Kraus follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Some wild striking there from Haba.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba fails to land with a series of punches.
Haba throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Kraus was covering up waiting for the punch and Haba finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Haba wants to pass the guard but Kraus is keeping the position.
Haba wants to control from the top but Kraus keeps moving.
Haba wants to stand but Kraus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haba trying to control but Kraus is working from the bottom.
Kraus is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Kraus is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Haba is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus working for a triangle but Haba defends it easily.
Haba wants to stand but Kraus is controlling his posture from full guard.
Haba forces his way into half guard.
Kraus is looking to improve his position.
Haba is trying to get back to his feet now but his leg is trapped.
Haba seems to be working for a kimura but Kraus defends the submission attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Haba is pressing down on Kraus's thigh, looking to free his foot. Kraus is holding on for now.
Kraus manages to get to full guard.
Haba trying to control the position from guard on top but Kraus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kraus is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Haba wants to get up but he can't break Kraus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Harti Kraus will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kraus lands with a hook. Haba tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Haba misses with a series of wild punches.
Kraus misses with an attempted mid kick.
As Kraus looks to move away, Haba throws a big counter combo but Kraus just gets out of the way.
Claus Haba is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Haba scores with a shot to the body.
Kraus misses with a double jab.
Haba slips under a jab from Kraus.
Haba appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Haba showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Kraus.
Kraus shoots in for a takedown but Haba shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Haba fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kraus connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haba. Kraus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haba throws a hook but Kraus avoids it easily.
Kraus is looking for the big counter here.
Kraus misses with a series of wild punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Kraus fails to land with a series of punches.
Haba gets caught flat footed, as Kraus shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Kraus trying to control the position from guard on top but Haba is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Haba is looking for a triangle but Kraus pushes his legs off easily.
Kraus postures up in Haba's guard and throws a big left but Haba blocks it.
Kraus loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Kraus postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Haba is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Kraus, into his guard.
Kraus is trying to control the position but Haba postures up.
Haba wants to stand but Kraus is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haba avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Kraus working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Haba doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Haba manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Haba tries to stand but Kraus is controlling from the bottom.
Kraus is trying to control the position but Haba postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kraus working for a triangle but Haba defends it easily.
Kraus is trying to keep Haba in close.
Kraus has a closed guard, preventing Haba from standing up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Haba moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Haba scores with a one two! Kraus had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Haba forces Kraus back against the cage and clinches.
Haba escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kraus misses with a jab, cross combination.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kraus scores with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haba. Kraus does a little dance to reset his feet.
Kraus swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Haba counters with a three punch combo that has Kraus backing up. Kraus nods at Haba to acknowledge the strikes.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Haba throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kraus lunges at Haba with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Haba's hand.
Kraus cracks Haba with a good jab.
Kraus connects with a nice looking jab.
Kraus lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Haba circles away quickly and effectively.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kraus.
Haba scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Kraus wants to control but Haba is keeping busy.
Kraus tries to get to full guard but Haba has control of the leg.
Haba wants to stand up but Kraus is controlling the position.
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 Claus Haba will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Claus Haba's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Haba walks into a stiff left hand from Kraus.
Haba doesn't manage to clinch there - Kraus circles away.
Haba misses with a low kick.
Haba misses with a combination
and Kraus counters with a two punch combo.
Haba fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Haba slips a jab and a cross from Kraus.
Kraus throws a right hand that Haba ducks under and follows up with a left that Haba also avoids with ease.
It looked like Haba was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Kraus.
Haba connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kraus's hands.
Kraus avoids the body shot from Haba.
Kraus lands a jab followed by a vicious hook that sends Haba sprawling to the canvas. Kraus follows him down, looking for the kill. Can Haba hang on?
Haba is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haba wants to get back to his feet.
Oh Haba is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Haba might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Haba taking some punishment here, with Kraus in his half guard.
Kraus slows the pace down in half guard.
Kraus wants to work for an arm triangle but Haba is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
The fighters are battling for position here. Haba manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Kraus wants to control from the top but Haba keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kraus got a little sloppy there for a moment and Haba has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Kraus has managed to get both his arms back between Haba's legs - danger averted.
Kraus postures up and lands a big shot to Haba's brow.
Kraus lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Kraus arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Haba's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Harti Kraus!
An intense looking Harti Kraus took to the microphone post fight and gave a little speech: 'I see all of these sleazzy bantambums running. Make no mistake the title is next. "The champ" is sitting there petrified and that's how I plan to leave him. Look at his opponent?? 8-9 record? Paddin' the old record of your champ are we now... He can't run forever, and you know I'm knocking down ever'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alfred Drouin (ranked 2161 p4p, 2971 weight class) and William Riker (ranked 241 p4p, 311 weight class). Drouin comes into the arena with Bones - GraveyardGod 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Alfred Drouin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, William Riker!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Josh West and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riker stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Drouin throws a sloppy body shot
and Riker counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Drouin!
Riker scoring with punches from side control.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drouin some visible discomfort.
My spies in The House Of Pain inform me that Riker has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Drouin wants to get back to his feet but Riker drags him back down.
Drouin is letting Riker control him for a moment.
Riker lands a nice forearm strike.
Riker controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Riker connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Drouin some visible discomfort.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Drouin is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Riker has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Riker has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Drouin on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
Drouin is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riker tries to advance to mount but Drouin denies him.
Riker cracks Drouin with a big elbow.
Drouin is pushing Riker's head away, looking to escape. Riker manages to hold on to the position though.
Riker is trying to get an arm triangle but Drouin is defending well.
Riker working the head and body with strikes.
Check out the look on Riker's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
Drouin pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Riker wants to control but Drouin is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Riker grinds an elbow into Drouin's temple.
Riker prevents Drouin from escaping the position.
Riker working the body and head with strikes.
Drouin pushes Riker away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Riker gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Riker creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Riker landing a few strikes.
Riker moves into full mount!
Riker with good strikes from the mount here!
Drouin is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A big strike lands for Riker! That's really hurt Drouin and he's turned his back - Riker keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Riker jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). William Riker!
William Riker decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anthony Rodgers (ranked 598 p4p, 987 weight class) and Konstantin Sogrin (ranked 72 p4p, 130 weight class). Sogrin is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Rammstein - Sonne. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anthony Rodgers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Konstantin Sogrin!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rodgers stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sogrin.
Rodgers slips under a jab from Sogrin.
Rodgers scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Rodgers listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Anthony Rodgers seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rodgers throws a jab but it's blocked by Sogrin.
Sogrin moves away from the strike by Rodgers.
Sogrin walks into a left hand.
Sogrin has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Sogrin throws a body kick that misses.
Sogrin ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A swing and a miss from Sogrin.
Sogrin scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice cross by Rodgers.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sogrin misses with a looping right.
Rodgers lands a big uppercut and Sogrin crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Sogrin looks OK. Rodgers waves Sogrin back to his feet!
Sogrin is rocked!
Sogrin throws a nice looking combination but Rodgers bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sogrin is still on wobbly legs! Can Rodgers finish him?
A big right from Rodgers misses.
Sogrin seems to have recovered his senses.
Sogrin scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a looping overhand right but Sogrin ducks down to avoid it.
Sogrin looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodgers pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Rodgers looks to land a left hand but Sogrin moved out of range nicely.
Rodgers fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Rodgers.
Rodgers throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Rodgers thows a left - swing and a miss!
Sogrin moves out of range as Rodgers strikes.
Sogrin connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sloppy strikes from Sogrin. Those never looked like landing.
Sogrin moves out of range of the strikes.
Rodgers missing with a left hand there. Sogrin was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rodgers misses with an uppercut.
Rodgers throws a hook to the side of Sogrin's head but Sogrin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A swing and a miss from Rodgers.
Rodgers looks to land a right hand but Sogrin moved out of range.
Sogrin walks forward, straight into a front kick from Rodgers.
Rodgers connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body kick from Sogrin.
Sogrin slips under a jab from Rodgers.
Rodgers fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Sogrin has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Sogrin on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Rodgers throws out a loose jab but Sogrin uses good head movement to avoid it.
Rodgers slips a straight right by Sogrin.
Sogrin pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Rodgers back to the cage. Sogrin follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Rodgers is rocked!
Sogrin fakes the body blow, causing Rodgers to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Rodgers goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Konstantin Sogrin!
A relieved looking Konstantin Sogrin 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Philipp Tyurin (ranked 1589 p4p, 1882 weight class) and Pawel Borysek (ranked 64 p4p, 82 weight class). Philipp Tyurin has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Philipp Tyurin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Pawel Borysek!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Colin Fray and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Borysek scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Tyurin is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at EFC Gym that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Borysek remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Borysek goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Tyurin has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Borysek but great work by Tyurin.
Borysek is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Tyurin wants to stand but Borysek is controlling his arm.
Borysek is trying to control Tyurin's posture but Tyurin avoids it.
Tyurin decides to stand up, so the ref orders Borysek to his feet.
Borysek gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
letting Tyurin counter with a right hand.
 It looks like Pawel Borysek has been cut.
Borysek shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Tyurin counters with a nice uppercut.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Borysek fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Borysek has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Philipp Tyurin has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Pawel Borysek.
Borysek misses with a takedown
and Tyurin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Borysek looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Borysek with a lazy takedown attempt
and Tyurin connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That has opened up Pawel Borysek's cut even more.
Borysek closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Borysek lands in his opponent's guard.
Borysek looking to improve position, pressing down on Tyurin's thigh with his hand. Tyurin seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Borysek paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Borysek's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Tyurin picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Philipp Tyurin!
A very excited looking Philipp Tyurin rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tommy Sausagestrong (ranked 809 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Marcellus Legionarius (ranked 121 p4p, 156 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tommy Sausagestrong!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Marcellus Legionarius!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Micheangelo Fripello and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Legionarius gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sausagestrong scoring with punches to the head and body.
Sausagestrong throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Legionarius works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sausagestrong in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sausagestrong slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Sausagestrong cracks Legionarius with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Sausagestrong grinds an elbow into Legionarius's temple.
Sausagestrong working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Legionarius avoids any damage from the ground and pound of Sausagestrong.
Legionarius stops Sausagestrong from passing to mount.
Legionarius is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Sausagestrong has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Sausagestrong tries to score with some ground and pound. Legionarius controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sausagestrong working the strikes but Legionarius uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
Legionarius has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Legionarius is defending against the submission attempts here by Sausagestrong.
Sausagestrong winds up and cracks Legionarius with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
It looks like Marcellus Legionarius has been cut.
Sausagestrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Legionarius blocking the ground and pound attempt from Sausagestrong.
Legionarius looks like he's trying to stand up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sausagestrong not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Legionarius wants to get back to his feet.
Sausagestrong throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sausagestrong landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Sausagestrong thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Legionarius's head.
Sausagestrong working over Legionarius with some ground and pound. Legionarius looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
That has opened up Marcellus Legionarius's cut even more.
Sausagestrong sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Legionarius defending well though.
Sausagestrong missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sausagestrong trying to pass the guard but Legionarius defending well.
Sausagestrong working the head and body with strikes.
Sausagestrong with the ground and pound but Legionarius uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Sausagestrong works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Sausagestrong lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
The cut above Marcellus Legionarius's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Marcellus Legionarius's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Tommy Sausagestrong!
Our winner, Tommy Sausagestrong, 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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