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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jay Jon (ranked 24441 p4p, 4549 weight class) and Alvey Kullina (ranked 501 p4p, 403 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jay Jon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alvey Kullina!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon gets through Kullina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon scores with a shoulder strike.
Kullina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Jon lands with a left to the head.
Jon has a couple of punches blocked by Kullina.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Jon lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Kullina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jon misses with the head strike.
Jon lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A nice left hand lands by Jon.
Jon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullina.
Jon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Jon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Jay Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Jon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jon.
Jon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullina.
Kullina jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Jon walks away with a smile on his face. Kullina gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Jon closes the distance and pushes Kullina back into the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Jon.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
Kullina's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullina.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Jon rushes Kullina and presses him up against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kullina wants a takedown but no success here.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon working aggressively here.
Jon gets through Kullina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kullina looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kullina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina shoots in looking for a takedown. Jon tries to sprawl out of it but Kullina keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jon manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Kullina.
Jon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon scores with a nice hook to the head.
Jon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Jon scores with a shoulder strike.
Jon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullina.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
Kullina wants a takedown but no success here.
Kullina goes for a takedown in the clinch but Jon prevents it.
Kullina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kullina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Jon prevents the takedown attempt.
Kullina has Jon pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jon manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullinas head.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jon.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon has him pressed against the cage.
Kullina is working for takedown but Jon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jon softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kullina takes a shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jon dominated that round.
That's time! Jon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kullina tries to keep at a distance but Jon has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Jon gets underhooks to prevent Kullina's takedown attempt.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon lands an uppercut.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kullina drops back down to his feet.
Jon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kullina can do to turn this around?
Jon fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon misses with the head strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jon.
Jon lands with a right to the head.
Jon lands with a short shot to the head.
Kullina blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Jay Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
Jon lands a hook to the side of the head.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Jon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jon to keep the fight standing.
Jon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jon lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
Jon has a couple of punches blocked by Kullina.
Kullina blocks an uppercut.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Kullina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jon.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands an uppercut.
Kullina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Jon instigates a clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A short left from Jon.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Jon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Jon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jon is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Jon working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Kullina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
Jon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Jon to keep the fight standing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jon lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Jon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jon throws a head punch that misses.
Jon scores with a shot to the side of Kullina's head.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Jon.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jon's waist but Jon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Kullina off to one side.
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon has a couple of punches blocked by Kullina.
Jon lands a right hand.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina throws a sloppy head kick and Jon moves out of range easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jon has closed the distance and engaged Kullina in a clinch.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jon gets through Kullina's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Kullina.
Kullina wants a takedown.
Kullina wants to take the fight to the mat but Jon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kullina is breathing heavily.
Jon lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Kullina wants a takedown.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jon.
Jon scores with a shot to the side of Kullina's head.
Jon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jay Jon dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Jon clinches with his opponent.
Jon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon stands there with Kullina around his waist. Kullina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Kullina is working for takedown but Jon is calmly controlling the position for now.
Kullina fails to pull guard.
Jay Jon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Alvey Kullina.
Jon misses with the head strike.
Still in the clinch, Jon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
A head punch on the inside from Jon fails to land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jon lands a hook that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon won't allow it.
A short right from Jon on the inside.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Jon misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jon lands with a light punch inside.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Jon creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Jon tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Jay Jon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Jay Jon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jon takes the fight into the clinch.
Kullina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Kullina blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short right from Jon on the inside.
Jon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jon lands a left hand.
Kullina blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Kullina is looking for a takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jon swings wildly with an uppercut but Kullina uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kullina wants to take the fight to the mat but Jon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
A short left from Jon.
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!
Kullina tries to pull guard but Jon holds him up against the cage and eventually Kullina drops back down to his feet.
Kullina takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Kullina drops down looking for an ankle pick but Jon pulls his leg out and moves away.
Jon rushes Kullina and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Jon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullinas head.
Jon throws a punch but it's blocked by Kullina.
Jon working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Kullina has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Jon avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kullina tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Jon just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kullina is trying to pull guard but Jon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Jon scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Jay Jon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kullina misses with a body kick.
Jon changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jon moves into the clinch.
Jon lands an uppercut.
Jon lands a shoulder strike.
A nice left hand lands by Jon.
Jon throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kullinas head.
Kullina tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Jon misses with a punch on the inside.
Kullina wants a takedown but no success here.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon stands there with Kullina around his waist. Kullina gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jon lands with a left to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jon.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jon lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kullina backwards.
Kullina takes a shot to the head.
Jon pushes Kullina back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jon scores with a shot to the side of Kullina's head.
Jon prevents a takedown attempt there.
Kullina tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Jon smiles and moves away.
Kullina shoots in for a double leg but Jon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Jon forces Kullina back against the cage and clinches.
Jon lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Jon lands a shoulder strike.
Jon makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Kullina jumps guard but Jon turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Alvey Kullina has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jay Jon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Kullina fails to pull the fight into his guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jay Jon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jon 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 30:24
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:24
Judge William Peck scores the fight 30:24
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jay Jon!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Rob Lock (ranked 3890 p4p, 24755 weight class) and Gavin Stephenson (ranked 524 p4p, 776 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Rob Lock!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gavin Stephenson !
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lock thuds a left hand into Stephenson 's body.
Stephenson swings widly with a right hand
and Lock counters with a nice body shot.
Stephenson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Lock counters with a stiff right hand.
Lock is trying hard to land a takedown here. Stephenson sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Lock checks the leg kick.
It looked like Lock was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Stephenson .
Stephenson fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Lock checks it well.
A little feinted left hand from Lock on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Lock moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Lock wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stephenson takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Stephenson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Lock counters with a right hand to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stephenson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Lock sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Stephenson tries to clinch there but Lock circles away.
A counter left hand to the body from Lock misses its target.
Stephenson lands a jab to Lock's midsection.
Stephenson takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Stephenson misses with a straight right.
Stephenson misses with a takedown
enabling Lock to counter with a crisp jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lock shoots in but no luck this time.
Stephenson darts in trying to clinch
enabling Lock to counter with a crisp jab.
Stephenson gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Lock has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing Stephenson to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Lock is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - Stephenson pulls down on the head and he's put Lock to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Gavin Stephenson !
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lars Landsberg (ranked 4398 p4p, 4015 weight class) and Khableep Noodlemegadov (ranked 569 p4p, 527 weight class). Lars Landsberg 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lars Landsberg!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Khableep Noodlemegadov!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov misses with a two punch combination.
Noodlemegadov misses with a combination
and Noodlemegadov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Landsberg avoids a punch combination nicely.
Noodlemegadov misses with a series of wild punches.
Noodlemegadov misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Noodlemegadov, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Noodlemegadov swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Landsberg to counter with a crisp jab.
Noodlemegadov throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Landsberg went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Noodlemegadov tries to bum rush Landsberg with a series of wild strikes but Landsberg uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Noodlemegadov misses with a jab to the body
and Landsberg comes in over the top with a devastating right hand! Noodlemegadov stumbles back against the cage, looking to regain his senses but Landsberg is on him like rabid pit bull! Noodlemegadov slumps to the ground under a storm of punches and this fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Lars Landsberg!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joshua Christ (ranked 3501 p4p, 4079 weight class) and Gerardo Blanco (ranked 457 p4p, 534 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joshua Christ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Gerardo Blanco!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blanco misses with a hook
and Christ counters with a straight right hand.
Blanco misses with a jab to the body
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
 It looks like Gerardo Blanco has been cut.
Blanco misses with an uppercut
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
Blanco with a jab.
Blanco throws a hook but Christ avoids it easily.
Blanco jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blanco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Christ.
Blanco throws an off balance right hand
and Blanco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Blanco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Blanco has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Blanco throws a poor cross that misses
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
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!
Blanco throws an off balance right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That has opened up Gerardo Blanco's cut even more.
Blanco throws an off balance right hand
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Good standup being displayed there by Blanco as he connects with a hook.
Christ is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
Blanco lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Christ circles away quickly and effectively.
Blanco misses with a double jab
and Christ cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Blanco might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Blanco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Christ moves away from the strike by Blanco.
Blanco swings widly with a right hand
letting Christ counter with a right hand.
Blanco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Christ counters with a stiff right hand.
Christ moves away from the strike by Blanco.
Blanco misses with a body punch
enabling Christ to counter with a crisp jab.
The cut above Gerardo Blanco's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Gerardo Blanco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Christ misses with a straight left.
Blanco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Christ.
Blanco throws a poor cross that misses
and Christ counters with a nice right hand that sends Blanco toppling to the canvas! Blanco scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Christ finish him?!
 Blanco is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Blanco swings widly with a right hand
and Christ counters with a beautiful right hand that knocks Blanco out cold! What a finish! Christ is going crazy, running around the mat, summersaulting off the corner posts and screaming into the cameras. Something tells me he's pretty happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Joshua Christ!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geraint Jones (ranked 4435 p4p, 2670 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 501 p4p, 334 weight class). Sakala has chosen Pole Pole as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Geraint Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Dillan Fox and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones slips a straight right by Sakala.
Jones turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jones has his takedown stuffed
and Sakala holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Sakala lands with a light punch inside.
Sakala lands a left hand.
Sakala throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Joness head.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sakala.
Jones jumps guard but Sakala turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Sakala pushes Jones back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Sakala lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Sakala works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Jones is breathing heavily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakala lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A nice left hand lands by Sakala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones takes a shot to the head.
Sakala scores with a shoulder strike.
A short uppercut from Sakala.
Sakala lands with a short shot to the head.
Sakala is working Jones over against the cage.
Sakala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sakala instigates a clinch.
Sakala breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sakala lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jones at a distance.
Sakala closes the distance and clinches.
Sakala presses Jones against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Sakala lands a shoulder strike.
A nice right hand lands inside from Sakala.
Sakala's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sakala fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Jones out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Yannick Sakala!
After winning the bout, Yannick Sakala thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Terry Bricard (ranked 3837 p4p, 2828 weight class) and Greg Hammer (ranked 451 p4p, 355 weight class). Hammer has chosen The Way of Vikings as his entrance music. Greg Hammer is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Terry Bricard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Greg Hammer!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Gregory Folan and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bricard throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Bricard tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Hammer swivels and escapes.
Hammer drives through with a takedown into Bricard's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hammer is working Bricard over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Hammer cracks Bricard with a solid left hand.
Hammer is in close to Bricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bricard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammer got a little sloppy there for a moment and Bricard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hammer has managed to get both his arms back between Bricard's legs - danger averted.
Hammer is in close to Bricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammer working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bricard is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bricard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Bricard throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hammer throwing strikes from guard but Bricard blocks nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hammer scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hammer accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Hammer missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bricard controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bricard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Bricard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bricard will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Bricard's brow.
Bricard is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bricard wants to stand up but Hammer is controlling him.
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricard is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Hammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.
Hammer is looking to work some ground and pound but Bricard has wrist control.
Bricard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bricard has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammer has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Hammer with a nice head shot there.
Bricard looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hammer postures up.
Hammer distracts Bricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Bricard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bricard working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Bricard is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer cracks Bricard with a solid left hand.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer is in close to Bricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Hammer distracts Bricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Bricard looking for a guillotine here but Hammer defends easily.
Bricard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bricard can't keep his opponent in guard - Hammer advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands strikes from half guard.
Nice strikes from Hammer there.
Ground and pound from Hammer.
Hammer frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Bricard tries to hold on but Hammer postures up.
Hammer is in the full mount, landing strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bricard tries to hold on but Hammer postures up.
Hammer lands a big shot there that rocks Bricard but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Hammer is landing with some decent strikes but Bricard is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hammer lands a big elbow.
Hammer has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Bricard's face.
Hammer lands a couple of good shots and Bricard has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hammer dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Hammer shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Bricard's guard.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Hammer. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Hammer connects with a couple of short punches.
Bricard lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Hammer is looking for a triangle but Bricard pushes his legs off easily.
Greg Hammer has got the better of the ground game so far.
Bricard chips away with some ground and pound.
Hammer is controlling Bricard's posture.
Bricard looking to pass the guard.
Bricard showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bricard makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Bricard.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Hammer working his ground and pound in the gym. So far it seems to be working well.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bricard's head.
Bricard looking for a sweep. Not yet Bricard, not yet.
Hammer postures up.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bricard's head.
Hammer postures up.
Hammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bricard trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hammer has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bricard is trying to control the position but Hammer postures up.
Hammer landing some decent shots from guard.
Hammer is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricard looking to control.
Hammer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hammer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Hammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Bricard's head.
Bricard escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Hammer gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bricard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hammer is in close to Bricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Bricard is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hammer distracts Bricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammer cracks Bricard with a solid left hand.
Hammer with a nice head shot there.
Bricard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Hammer lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Bricard's brow.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Connects with an elbow from the bottom, proving to the judges that he's still active off his back.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Bricard wants to sweep here but Hammer controlling him for the moment.
Hammer scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Bricard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Bricard has momentary wrist control but Hammer slips an elbow through the middle.
Hammer works over Bricard with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricard is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Hammer is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bricard's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bricard's back!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hammer is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Bricard up.
Bricard is taking damage to the body and head.
Hammer not allowing Bricard to control his hands.
Hammer throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bricard!
Hammer has Bricard flattened out and is raining down punches.
Hammer is landing with strikes from the back.
Hammer scores with strikes from the back.
Hammer lands a couple of good shots to his opponent's body and a final shot to the head. Good little attack there by Hammer.
Hammer lands strikes to the head.
Bricard is trapped and Hammer is scoring with shots to the head and body.
Bricard rolls, trying to escape but Hammer keeps control of the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Greg Hammer showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Bricard tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
And Hammer tries to counter it with a takedown but Bricard pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hammer closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Bricard to the mat! Bricard manages to get full guard.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Bricard's brow.
Hammer lands a couple of digs.
Hammer with a nice head shot there.
Bricard controls Hammer momentarily but Hammer frees himself.
Bricard 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.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bricard working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Hammer doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Hammer manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hammer postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bricard's head.
Bricard 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.
Hammer distracts Bricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammer cracks Bricard with a solid left hand.
Hammer is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Bricard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer lands a couple of digs.
Hammer cracks Bricard with a solid left hand.
Hammer chips away with some ground and pound.
Bricard has his foot on Hammer's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hammer works his way back into a safe position though.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Hammer's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hammer keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Bricard's head.
Hammer won't allow Bricard to sweep him here.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer preventing the sweep.
Hammer content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hammer avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Hammer lands a couple of elbows.
Hammer stands up over Bricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Hammer with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Bricard trying to control the position.
Hammer postures up and lands a big shot to Bricard's brow.
Bricard had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bricard looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Hammer working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hammer stands up over Bricard, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bricard is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hammer distracts Bricard with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Hammer lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Bricard wants to sweep but no luck.
Bricard working for a triangle but Hammer defends it easily.
Hammer is in close to Bricard's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Greg Hammer is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Hammer is pushing down on Bricard's leg trying to pass to half guard. Bricard is fighting to maintain full guard but Hammer has managed to sneak the leg through.
Hammer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Hammer is thwarting Bricard's attempts to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricard desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Bricard tries to get to full guard but Hammer has control of the leg.
Hammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Terry Bricard has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hammer blocks the strikes from Bricard.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammer seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Bricard looking for submissions off his back.
And that's the end of the fight!
Greg Hammer comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Hammer winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 26:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Greg Hammer!
Our winner, Greg Hammer, 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.
In defeat, Terry Bricard stepped up to the mic, saying 'congratulations. He was the better man tonight'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Chest Mangold (ranked 4217 p4p, 2384 weight class) and Tourney Warrior (ranked 387 p4p, 240 weight class). Tourney Warrior is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chest Mangold!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tourney Warrior!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Warrior keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Warrior lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mangold ducks under a wild hook from Warrior.
Mangold throws out a loose jab but Warrior uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mangold falls off balance throwing a combination
and Warrior holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Warrior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold blocks an uppercut.
Warrior blocks an uppercut.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
Mangold misses with a punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice right hand lands inside from Mangold.
Warrior lands a left hand.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Mangold lands a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A head punch on the inside from Warrior fails to land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mangold misses with a body punch.
Mangold blocking some punches.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Mangolds head.
Warrior has Mangold pressed against the cage, preventing Mangold from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch on the inside from Mangold fails to land.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Mangold lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Warrior.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mangold.
Nice body punch from Mangold - that landed with a thud.
Warrior takes a shot to the head.
Mangold misses with a hook from the clinch.
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Warrior fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior misses with some punches.
Warrior working aggressively here.
Mangold throws a punch but it's blocked by Warrior.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Warrior tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mangold throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Warriors head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mangold tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mangold goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Warrior struggles to land a body shot inside as Mangold controls his hands.
Warrior throws a head punch that misses.
Warrior throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mangold lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Warrior digs a right hand underneath Mangold's ribcage. Mangold let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Warrior misses with the head strike.
Warrior swings wildly with an uppercut but Mangold uses good head movement to avoid it.
Warrior blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Warrior blocking some punches.
Mangold doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mangold blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mangold as the two fighters clinch.
Mangold struggles to land a body shot inside as Warrior controls his hands.
Warrior lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mangold backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mangold takes a shot to the head.
Mangold misses with a short punch on the inside.
Warrior keeps control of Mangold as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Warrior lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Warrior lands with a left to the head.
Mangold working aggressively here.
Mangold lands with a right to the head.
Mangold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Warrior looks to land a right hand but Mangold moved out of range.
Warrior throws a hook to the side of Mangold's head but Mangold sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Warrior takes one to the side of the head.
It looks like Tourney Warrior has been cut.
Nice cross by Warrior.
Warrior lands a nice shot that snaps Mangold's head back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mangold takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mangold lands a nice hook to Warrior's body. Warrior takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Mangold takes one to the chin there.
Warrior pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Warrior steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Mangold.
Warrior throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Warrior throws a leg kick
enabling Mangold to counter with a crisp jab.
Mangold loads up on a big right hand but Warrior slips the punch.
Warrior throws a leg kick
and Mangold counters with a left and a right that stings Warrior.
Warrior connects with the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tourney Warrior will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Tourney Warrior's cut.
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.
Mangold scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mangold looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Warrior throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mangold sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Warrior attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Tourney Warrior seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Warrior buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Warrior lands a leg kick that knocks Mangold off balance momentarily.
Tourney Warrior seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mangold misses with a straight right.
Warrior misses with a right hand
and Mangold counters with a nice uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Warrior avoids a punch combination nicely.
Warrior appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Warrior connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Warrior throws a poor cross that misses
and Mangold counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Warrior is rocked!
Warrior looks up at the clock. Bad move! Mangold lands a right hand from hell, dropping Warrior. Mangold pounces and finishes the fight with a flurry of punches and elbows.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Chest Mangold!
A very excited looking Chest Mangold made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Emelianenko (ranked 2553 p4p, 3309 weight class) and Antun Simunic (ranked 317 p4p, 406 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Emelianenko might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Mala Dama - Kabat. Simunic comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Monster kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! Roman Emelianenko 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Roman Emelianenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Antun Simunic!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Simunic looks to score with a jab to the body but Emelianenko is just out of range.
Simunic throws a right hand that misses
and Emelianenko makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
We've been told by Emelianenko's head coaches at Xtreme Black House that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Simunic works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Simunic throws a body shot but no joy.
Emelianenko drops Simunic with a beautiful combination! Simunic stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Emelianenko is looking for the KO!
It looks like Antun Simunic has been cut.
Roman Emelianenko seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Simunic swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Emelianenko counters with a nice right hand that sends Simunic toppling to the canvas! Simunic scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Emelianenko finish him?!
Simunic is rocked!
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!
Emelianenko fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Simunic manages to avoid it.
Emelianenko throws the left hand but Simunic avoids the punch easily.
Emelianenko dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Simunic. That did some damage!
Simunic moves out of range of the strikes.
A telegraphed right hand from Emelianenko misses the target.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Simunic! But no joy.
A shot to the liver by Emelianenko. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Emelianenko defending well as Simunic loads up on a big left hand.
Simunic swings for the body but Emelianenko moves out of range.
Emelianenko lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Emelianenko lands with a right and another and another! Simunic is in big trouble! Emelianenko lands again and this time it's lights out for Simunic! A quality knockout there for Emelianenko.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Roman Emelianenko!
Roman Emelianenko was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hiroshi Yamashita (ranked 2856 p4p, 2472 weight class) and Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 358 p4p, 305 weight class). Maximilian Bonaparte is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Hiroshi Yamashita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yamashita tries to close the distance and clinch up but Bonaparte swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Yamashita takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
 It looks like Hiroshi Yamashita has been cut.
Bonaparte lands a nice shot to the body.
Bonaparte looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Yamashita shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Bonaparte as he avoids it easily.
Yamashita shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Yamashita misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte throws out a counter right but Yamashita avoids it with no problem.
Danga de danga de dang - Bonaparte scores with a four punch combination!
Bonaparte moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bonaparte cracks Yamashita with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Yamashita looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Bonaparte finish him?
Hiroshi Yamashita's cut is getting worse.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yamashita gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Bonaparte gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Maximilian Bonaparte!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Alex Barnes (ranked 2096 p4p, 2557 weight class) and Yeshua Allah (ranked 134 p4p, 157 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alex Barnes!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yeshua Allah!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Barnes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Allah ducks right into an uppercut from Barnes.
Barnes is looking to slow Allah down with leg kicks.
Allah throws a right and a left that Barnes avoids nicely.
Allah jabs at Barnes's body.
Allah looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
A big right from Barnes misses.
Allah throws a left and a right that both miss
and Barnes counters with a single leg into guard. Allah didn't expect that.
Barnes connects with a couple of short punches.
Barnes is stalling in the full guard.
Barnes trying to control but Allah is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Allah gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Barnes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Barnes is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Barnes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barnes is working hard here to advance position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Barnes keeping full guard, as Allah tries to pass.
Barnes pulls Allah in close to his closed guard and prevents Allah from doing any damage or advancing position.
Allah throwing strikes from guard but Barnes blocks nicely.
Barnes trying to keep a closed guard but Allah is proving a slippery customer.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Allah trying to control but Barnes is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Allah does no damage.
Allah misses with a jab, cross combination.
Barnes looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Barnes punishes Allah's body with a nice straight punch.
Allah misses with a wild body shot.
Barnes attempts a counter takedown but Allah avoids it well and moves away.
Barnes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Allah throws out the jab.
Barnes lands a nice shot that snaps Allah's head back.
Barnes swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Some wild striking there from Allah.
A punch combination from Allah misses.
Some bone on bone action there as Allah checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Allah lands an overhand right.
Barnes feints a jab promting Allah to slip. Barnes then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Allah slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Allah throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes misses with a looping right.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Allah showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Barnes.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Allah's head back.
Nice uppercut lands for Barnes. That snapped Allah's head back.
Yeshua Allah seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Barnes misses with a low kick.
Allah swings for the body but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Allah swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Allah throws a right hand that misses
and Barnes counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Barnes seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Allah does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Barnes thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barnes performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Barnes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Allah falls off balance throwing a combination
and Barnes counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Barnes.
Barnes will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Barnes is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Allah is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Barnes lands a couple of elbows.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Barnes postures up and lands a big shot to Allah's brow.
Barnes advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Allah is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Allah can do to turn this around?
Allah tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes scores with punches from side control.
You can see the frustration on Allah's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Barnes creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Barnes looks up at the clock and then as Allah takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Barnes smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Barnes scoring with punches and elbows.
Barnes just content to control the position.
Allah takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Allah gets back to half guard.
Barnes is nestled in close to Allah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Allah is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Barnes is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Barnes lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Barnes looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Alex Barnes overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Barnes is nestled in close to Allah, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Allah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Barnes is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Barnes lands a nice short elbow.
Barnes is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Barnes lands with a punch from half guard.
Barnes trying to control the action but Allah is working from the bottom.
Barnes working the head and body with strikes.
Allah is trying to control but can't.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes is trying to control. Allah wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes is controlling the pace.
Barnes trying to control the action but Allah is working from the bottom.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Allah is trying to control but can't.
Allah on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alex Barnes dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A big right from Barnes misses.
Allah misses with an uppercut
and Barnes counters with a shoot takedown. Allah fights it but they end up in guard.
Allah working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Allah is tightening it up a little... Barnes has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Barnes reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Barnes taps out! Nice BJJ there by Allah!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Yeshua Allah!
A very excited looking Yeshua Allah made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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