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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Richie Harwell (ranked 4990 p4p, 6566 weight class) and Mark Hunt (ranked 602 p4p, 701 weight class). The key to victory for Richie Harwell has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Richie Harwell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Hunt!
The judges for this bout are Hirohito Nitta, Shigeki Sano and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hunt looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hunt controlling from the top position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hunt looking to sit in guard and control but Harwell gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hunt working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Harwell has passed into half guard!
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Harwell takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harwell pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is looking to improve his position.
Harwell wants to control but Hunt is keeping him busy.
Hunt should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Hunt actively working from the bottom here.
Hunt looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Hunt can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harwell pulls his head out easily.
Hunt is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Harwell pulls his head out easily.
Hunt looks winded!
Harwell controlling the action here.
Hunt looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Harwell is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Harwell maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Hunt could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Harwell has cracked it and Hunt is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Harwell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Richie Harwell!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Pavel Sova (ranked 6131 p4p, 5088 weight class) and Ali Berzina (ranked 609 p4p, 558 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Pavel Sova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Berzina!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Sano, Shirou Masuda and Kenichi Hosakawa.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Berzina shoots for a double leg takedown but Sova sprawls well. He's pushed Berzina's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Berzina with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Berzina with a jab.
Berzina throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Sova.
Sova seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Berzina stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Sova.
Berzina moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Berzina misses with a double jab
and Sova counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Berzina tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Berzina defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sova.
Berzina tries for a takedown but Sova sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Sova lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Berzina has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Berzina and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Sova is looking to score with low kicks.
Sova shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Berzina misses with a few strikes there.
Sova tried to counter with a leg kick but Berzina avoided it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Berzina catches Sova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Berzina clobbers Sova with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Berzina lands a jab-cross combination.
 Sova is rocked!
Sova blocks a leg kick.
As Berzina looks to move away, Sova throws a big counter combo but Berzina just gets out of the way.
Oh Sova is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sova avoids the head kick by Berzina.
Sova tries to counter with a takedown but Berzina is quick to defend against it.
Berzina swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Sova counters with a low kick, right behind Berzina 's knee.
Sova seems to have got his legs back now.
Berzina misses with a wild combination.
Ali Berzina seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Berzina scores with a shot to the body.
A punch combination from Berzina misses.
Sova misses with a takedown attempt
and Berzina counters with a one-two to the body.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Pavel Sova. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sova fails with the takedown.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Berzina throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Sova connects with a leg kick.
Berzina keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Berzina changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sova is looking to chop away at Berzina's legs.
Sova sets himself, and Berzina steps forward looking for the clinch! Sova avoids it this time.
No joy there for Berzina, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Berzina stuns Sova with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Berzina connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sova momentarily.
Berzina tries to close the distance and clinch up against the ropes but Sova paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sova takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Berzina looks to land a combination but Sova avoids it well.
Berzina scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Berzina misses with a takedown attempt
and Sova counters with a low kick, right behind Berzina 's knee.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Berzina connects with a combination that backs up Sova into the ropes. Berzina lands a flurry of punches that gets past Sova's guard. Sova is down and the referee has seen enough. It is all over! Berzina bursts into tears - this win obviously means a huge amount to him.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:08 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ali Berzina!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sergei Magomedov (ranked 4991 p4p, 6186 weight class) and Dex Hill (ranked 555 p4p, 610 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Hill's choice of entrance music: Kings Never Die . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the ring.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergei Magomedov !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dex Hill!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Kenichi Hosakawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hill tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Magomedov defends well and Hill ends up having to push Magomedov into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Hill moves into the clinch.
Hill breaks the clinch.
Hill forces Magomedov back against the ropes and clinches.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Magomedov , pushing him back against the ropes.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill misses with a knee to the head.
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Magomedov 's ribcage.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
 It looks like Sergei Magomedov has been cut.
Hill has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Magomedov regains guard immediately.
Magomedov pushes Hill off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dex Hill seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Magomedov gets tackled into the ropes by Hill. Hill maintains the clinch.
Hill dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Hill breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedov uses from the top position.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Hill looking for a sweep. Not yet Hill, not yet.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Hill is keeping the position.
Magomedov thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Hill trying to keep a closed guard but Magomedov is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Magomedov working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Hill really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Magomedov . If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Hill swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Magomedov might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Magomedov throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Hill has Magomedov up against the ropes in a clinch.
Magomedov avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill working Magomedov over with knees to the body.
Magomedov takes an elbow to the forehead.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
Hill stops a takedown attempt from Magomedov .
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill is looking to take this one to the mat.
Hill tries a knee to the head but Magomedov blocks it.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hill darts in and clinches Magomedov up against the ropes.
Magomedov managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hill breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Magomedov tries to keep at a distance but Hill has taken the fight into the clinch.
Magomedov blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill can't get the takedown.
Sergei Magomedov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dex Hill.
Magomedov blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Hill jumps guard but Magomedov turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Hill tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Magomedov avoids it.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
We've been informed that Hill has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Hill closes the distance and pushes Magomedov back into the ropes.
Hill lands a damaging elbow.
Hill landing knees to the body.
Hill's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands with a left to the head.
Magomedov has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Magomedov is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Hill to keep the fight standing.
Hill has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Magomedov avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hill manages to break the clinch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill stalling the fight.
Magomedov looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Magomedov is defending well for now.
Hill breaks from the clinch.
Nice takedown defense from Magomedov . No joy for Hill on that attempt.
Hill looks winded!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov gets caught flat footed, as Hill shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Magomedov is scooting his butt against the ropes and has managed to get back to his feet. Hill presses him back against the ropes, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Magomedov fails to pull guard.
Hill has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Magomedov uses from the top position.
Magomedov missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Hill's guard.
Magomedov trying to control but Hill is working from the bottom.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov passes into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Magomedov is trying to control. Hill wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Magomedov seems to be working for a kimura but Hill defends the submission attempt.
Magomedov sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Hill defending well though.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Magomedov is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to pass to mount but Hill is defending the position.
Hill wants to control but Magomedov is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Magomedov lands strikes from half guard.
Magomedov is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Magomedov is working for a kimura but Hill is defending it quite comfortably.
Hill is refusing to be controlled, as Magomedov sits in half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dex Hill dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sergei Magomedov '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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Hill closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the ropes.
Hill gets control of Magomedov 's arms and successfully pulls guard. Hill will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Hill is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Magomedov defends well.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hill controls Magomedov momentarily but Magomedov frees himself.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Hill's guard.
Magomedov looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Sergei Magomedov overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov .
Hill preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Magomedov passes Hill's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Magomedov is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov .
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov wants to pass the guard but Hill is defending well.
Hill avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Magomedov .
Hill is staying active underneath Magomedov , who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura but Hill is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Magomedov to get the leverage.
Magomedov thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Hill trying to control here.
Hill is defending against the submission attempts here by Magomedov .
Hill blocking the ground and pound attempt from Magomedov .
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Hill drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the ropes.
Magomedov tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Hill smiles and moves away.
Hill has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Magomedov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hill closes the distance and clinches.
Magomedov wants to get back to striking at distance but Hill won't allow it.
Hill misses with a knee strike.
Hill has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Magomedov is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Hill is breathing heavily.
Magomedov on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Hill stalling in the clinch but Magomedov improves position.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Hill pulls guard effortlessly.
Magomedov slips nicely into half guard.
Magomedov decides to stand up.
Hill displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Magomedov .
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hill is looking to clinch.
Magomedov just misses with a punch to the body.
Hill is looking for the big counter here.
Magomedov is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Magomedov has a takedown stuffed.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Sergei Magomedov . That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Magomedov swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill drives through and clinches with Magomedov against the ropes.
Hill pulls guard effortlessly.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov postures up.
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov throwing strikes from guard but Hill blocks nicely.
Magomedov wants to control from the top but Hill keeps moving.
Magomedov postures up in Hill's guard and throws a big left but Hill blocks it.
Magomedov is looking to work some ground and pound but Hill has wrist control.
Hill utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Magomedov drops back looking for a leg! Hill is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Hill manages to kick Magomedov off! Magomedov jumps back into Hill's guard.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hill working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Magomedov .
Magomedov trying to control the position from guard on top but Hill is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Magomedov works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura here.
Magomedov is working for a submission of some sort.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Magomedov is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Hill defends it well.
Magomedov wants to free his trapped foot but Hill is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Magomedov is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hill has managed to free his arm - good work.
Magomedov frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Magomedov looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Magomedov wants to finish this one by submission but Hill is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Magomedov .
Magomedov can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Hill is looking to escape.
Magomedov jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Hill manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Sergei Magomedov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Magomedov creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Sergei Magomedov .
I have no idea who won that fight. Let's wait and see whether the judges are as confused as me! Time for a split decision perhaps?!. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Dex Hill!
Judge Kenichi Hosakawa scores the fight for Dex Hill!
Judge Yukihiro Yamamoto scores the fight for Dex Hill!
Dex Hill wins by unanimous decision!
Dex Hill tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Moussa Kabore (ranked 5110 p4p, 5963 weight class) and Gunnar Ragnarson (ranked 519 p4p, 555 weight class). Gunnar Ragnarson struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 157.4lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Gunnar Ragnarson 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 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Moussa Kabore!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gunnar Ragnarson!
The judges for this bout are Shigeki Fujiwara, Hirohito Nitta and Sosuke Kotani.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kabore darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Ragnarson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
Kabore landing punches.
Kabore throwing strikes but Ragnarson recovers to half guard. A much better position.
Ragnarson is not content to let Kabore control the position.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Kabore seems like he's working for an arm triangle here. He's freed his trapped foot and he's rotating nicely. Ragnarson is in big trouble! He's tapping out! This one is aaaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Moussa Kabore!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adam Orel (ranked 5227 p4p, 5090 weight class) and Corey Miller (ranked 617 p4p, 607 weight class). Corey Miller told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 London, Adam Orel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corey Miller!
The judges for this bout are Yuuki Gou, Shigeki Fujiwara and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Miller lands with a cross.
Orel chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Nice takedown defense from Orel. No joy for Miller on that attempt.
It looked like Orel was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Orel looks to land a combination but Miller avoids it well.
Orel throws a body shot but no joy.
Orel keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
A slow jab from Orel misses its intended target.
Miller shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Orel but Orel pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Miller shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Miller has Orel up against the ropes in a clinch.
Orel dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the ropes.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Miller.
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Miller takes a knee to the side of the body.
Miller prevents a body shot from Orel.
Orel lands with a right to the head.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Orel back against the ropes.
Our sources have told us that Orel has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Orel has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Miller is trying to keep an underhook but Orel manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Miller wants to control but Orel is keeping busy.
Orel wants to control but Miller is keeping him busy.
Orel sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Miller actively working from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel controlling the pace.
Orel tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Miller.
Miller tries to roll over but Orel keeps him under control.
Miller is refusing to be controlled, as Orel sits in half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Miller looks like he's trying to stand up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Corey Miller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Miller instigates a clinch.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Orel has double underhooks.
Orel lands a shoulder strike.
Orel lands a knee to the body.
Miller is trying to drag Orel to the mat but Orel just about manages to keep his footing. He used the ropes to his advantage there.
Miller looking for a takedown.
Orel stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Orel throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
A right handed body shot lands from Orel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel misses with a punch to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the ropes, Orel creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Orel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the ropes.
Orel tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Miller has had enough of the clinch but Orel keeps him there for the moment.
Miller being controlled against the ropes.
Orel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Orel working Miller over with knees to the body.
Miller prevents a body shot from Orel.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Orel struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Orel using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Miller tries to pull guard but Orel forces him back to his feet, against the ropes.
Miller wants to break free but Orel has control.
Orel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orel obliges.
Miller prevents a body shot from Orel.
Orel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orel prevents the takedown attempt.
Orel tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Miller misses with a punch to the body.
Orel misses with a punch to the body.
Miller wants a takedown.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Miller is trying to force a seperation but Orel has the dominant position.
Orel lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Miller or not.
Orel can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Orel is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Miller is defending well for now.
Orel lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Orel throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Millers head.
Orel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller tries to circle away but Orel has him pinned against the ropes.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Miller prevents a body shot from Orel.
Orel lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the ropes.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Orel back against the ropes.
Orel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orel keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orel goes for a takedown in the clinch but Miller prevents it.
Orel lands a shot to the body.
Orel displaying some good clinch control by pressing Miller up against the ropes.
Miller prevents a body shot from Orel.
Orel works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Orel can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Orel back against the ropes.
Miller tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Orel just stands there and leans against the ropes.
Orel lands a knee to the body.
Orel just leaning against Miller, taking a breather.
Orel tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Miller avoids it.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Orel stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Orel keeps control of Miller as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Orel lands a shot to the body.
Orel tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Orel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Miller wants to get back to striking at distance but Orel won't allow it.
Good body shot from Orel.
Orel lands a body punch.
Orel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Orel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Miller changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Orel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Orel lands a head shot.
Orel is breathing heavily.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Miller fails with a takedown attempt.
Miller checks a leg kick nicely.
Orel showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Miller.
Orel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Miller has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Orel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Orel clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the ropes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Adam Orel dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Miller lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Orel at a distance.
Orel clinches up against the ropes.
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Orel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Orel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Orel back against the ropes.
Orel landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Miller blocks a body shot from Orel.
Orel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orel tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Orel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orel tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Orel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orel manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Orel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Miller can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short right from Orel on the inside.
Orel scores with a hook to the body.
Miller jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Orel walks away with a smile on his face. Miller gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Miller shoots in for a takedown but Orel shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Miller fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Orel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Adam Orel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Corey Miller.
Miller bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Orel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Orel unloads a knee to the mid-section. Miller lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Miller prevents a body shot from Orel.
Miller pulls guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Orel gets to his feet. Miller looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Adam Orel is winning the standup battle so far.
Orel gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Miller drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Orel trying to land knees to the body.
Miller is trying to break free.
Miller blocks a body shot from Orel.
Nice body punch from Orel - that landed with a thud.
Orel landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Orel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Orel struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Orel prevents Miller from breaking the clinch.
Orel misses with a body punch.
Orel misses with a punch to the body.
Orel tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Orel.
Miller tries to pull guard but Orel holds him up against the ropes and eventually Miller drops back down to his feet.
Orel stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Orel misses with a punch to the body.
Orel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orel softening up his opponent with strikes, against the ropes.
Orel presses Miller against the ropes and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Orel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Orel lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Still in the clinch, Orel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Miller has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Orel after a bit of a struggle.
Miller prevents a body shot from Orel.
Orel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Miller tries to break the clinch but Orel is controlling the position.
A left hand lands to the body for Orel.
Orel will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Miller up against the ropes.
Orel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Orel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Orel pushes Miller back against the ropes and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Orel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Miller's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller jumps guard but Orel stands there with Miller around his waist. Miller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Orel landing knees to the body.
Knees to the body from Orel.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Orel lands a hook that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
A body shot lands from Orel.
Orel scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Orel stops a takedown attempt from Miller.
Orel misses with a body punch.
Adam Orel has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Orel lands a body punch in the clinch.
Orel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Miller backwards.
Orel tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Orel struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Orel.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Orel back against the ropes.
Orel goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Orel tries to work over Miller's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A body shot lands from Orel.
Orel digs a right hand underneath Miller's ribcage. Miller let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Orel obliges.
A shot in the inside from Orel.
Orel putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Miller in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Orel digs a right hand into Miller's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Miller's gas tank.
Orel content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Orel misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Orel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Orel pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Orel effectively controlling the action here.
Orel lands with a light punch inside.
Miller tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Orel struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller is looking to break free of the clinch but Orel has double underhooks.
Orel tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Miller avoiding damage as Orel throws knees to the body.
A short body shot lands from Orel as the two fighters clinch.
Miller on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Orel doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Miller wants to break the clinch but can't.
Orel tries a body shot but Miller blocks it.
Orel misses with a hook to the ribs.
Miller tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Miller wants to take the fight to the mat but Orel manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Orel tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Miller's elbow.
Orel tries to throw a body punch but Miller avoids it by throwing Orel back against the ropes.
Miller tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Orel smiles and moves away.
Orel clinches up with Miller and pushes him back against the ropes.
Orel trying to land knees to the body.
Miller blocks a body shot from Orel.
Adam Orel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Orel can't find room to land a body shot as Miller controls the action.
Corey Miller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Miller tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Orel's elbow.
Miller misses with a body punch.
A short right from Miller.
With the two fighters working up against the ropes, Miller just misses with a elbow thrown towards Orel's brow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Orel struggles to land a body shot inside as Miller controls his hands.
Miller misses with a punch on the inside.
Miller missing with knees to the body.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Miller has a couple of punches blocked by Orel.
Orel blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Miller doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Adam Orel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Orel 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 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yuuki Gou scores the fight for Adam Orel!
Judge Shigeki Fujiwara scores the fight for Adam Orel!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Adam Orel!
Adam Orel wins by unanimous decision!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nicholas Brisson (ranked 5231 p4p, 5108 weight class) and Adriel Hoxha (ranked 618 p4p, 609 weight class). The key to victory for Nicholas Brisson has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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, Nicholas Brisson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Adriel Hoxha!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Donk. Brisson catches Hoxha right on the button with a cross.
Hoxha is looking to clinch but Brisson is avoiding it.
Hoxha cracks a nice hook into Brisson's ribs.
Hoxha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoxha displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Brisson throws out the jab.
Hoxha misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hoxha slips a straight right by Brisson.
Hoxha throws a head kick but Brisson moves out of range.
Hoxha throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Brisson appears to be looking for a big counter.
Brisson lands a really nice looking cross but Hoxha seems unphased.
Brisson forces Hoxha back against the ropes and clinches.
Brisson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Brisson clinches.
A body shot lands from Brisson.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A right hook to the body lands for Brisson.
Hoxha wants to break the clinch but can't.
Brisson working aggressively here.
Brisson gets through Hoxha's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hoxha has had enough of the clinch but Brisson keeps him there for the moment.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Hoxha wants to get back to striking at distance but Brisson won't allow it.
Brisson manages to break the clinch.
Brisson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Brisson misses with a wild body shot.
Brisson takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Hoxha takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Nicholas Brisson is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Brisson connects with a nice looking jab.
Brisson scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Hoxha doesn't seem bothered though.
Brisson avoids the head kick by Hoxha.
Brisson was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Brisson blocks a head kick by Hoxha.
Brisson fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Hoxha looks winded!
A head kick by Hoxha misses
and Brisson counters with a nice right hand that sends Hoxha toppling to the canvas! Hoxha scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Brisson finish him?!
 Hoxha is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hoxha gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Brisson gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Nicholas Brisson!
A less than humble Nicholas Brisson misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chev Gooningham (ranked 4565 p4p, 5188 weight class) and Lucius Aurelius (ranked 514 p4p, 550 weight class). Gooningham's entrance music is X Gon Give It To Ya. A fine choice. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 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 Las Vegas, Chev Gooningham!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lucius Aurelius!
The judges for this bout are Kenichi Hosakawa, Sosuke Kotani and Ren Mimura.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gooningham doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Aurelius cracks Gooningham with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Gooningham looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Aurelius finish him?
It looks like Chev Gooningham has been cut.
Aurelius grits his teeth and throws a big right-left combo! Gooningham takes both shots clean on the chin and is out cold! Aurelius cracks him once more on his way down, as the crowd goes wild! They enjoyed that one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Lucius Aurelius!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Everett Covington (ranked 5121 p4p, 4205 weight class) and Steve Stevenson (ranked 516 p4p, 469 weight class). Steve Stevenson will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Everett Covington!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Stevenson!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yukihiro Yamamoto and Taro Takaoka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Covington scores with a takedown into Stevenson's guard.
Covington trying to control but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Stevenson looking for a sweep. Not yet Stevenson, not yet.
Our spies down at at Outlier Martial Arts inform us that Stevenson has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Covington accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Covington tries to free his leg and advance position but Stevenson is retaining full guard.
Covington wants to control from the top but Stevenson keeps moving.
Stevenson really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Covington. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Covington looking to pass the guard.
Stevenson keeping moving, preventing Covington from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Covington is really struggling to control Stevenson but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Covington is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevenson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Good shot there by Covington.
Covington tries for a takedown but Stevenson sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Covington tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Stevenson defends well and Covington ends up having to push Stevenson into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Stevenson pulls guard.
Stevenson is trying to keep Covington in close.
Covington slips nicely into half guard.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Covington seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Stevenson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Covington perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Covington trying to control the action but Stevenson is working from the bottom.
Covington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Covington is keen to just control but Stevenson is a slippery customer.
Stevenson is looking for a sweep. Covington is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Covington working over Stevenson with some ground and pound. Stevenson looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Covington is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Covington is pressing down on Stevenson's thigh, looking to free his foot. Stevenson is holding on for now.
Covington uses his free foot to push down on Stevenson's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Stevenson.
Covington trying to control but Stevenson is having none of it.
Covington is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Stevenson is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Covington looking to isolate an arm here. Stevenson doesn't see it coming and as Covington extends the arm, he's forced to tap out! Nice submission by Covington!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Everett Covington!
After the big win, Everett Covington made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Barry Bonds Performance Enhancers 160q Str/159q Re and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Bevan Bricker (ranked 3383 p4p, 5073 weight class) and Mateo Garcia (ranked 397 p4p, 514 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Solid boxing
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bevan Bricker!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mateo Garcia!
The judges for this bout are Tatsuya Matsuyama, Yasuomi Hirokawa and Hirohito Nitta.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Garcia throws a mid kick that lands with a slap.
Bricker avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia gets tackled into the ropes by Bricker. Bricker maintains the clinch.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Bricker improves position.
Bricker breaks the clinch.
Bricker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Garcia lands a high kick!
Bricker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Garcia clinches with his opponent.
Bricker lands a body shot.
Bricker tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the ropes.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but Bricker has him pressed against the ropes.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bricker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricker blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Bricker wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Bricker is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the ropes.
A battle for position here, against the ropes.
Garcia prevents Bricker from breaking the clinch.
Garcia blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Garcia scores with a push kick.
Bricker has taken the fight to the clinch.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Bricker sprawls well. Bricker wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Garcia gets slowly back to his feet.
Bevan Bricker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Garcia.
Garcia avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bricker ducks under a wild hook from Garcia.
Bricker is looking to clinch but Garcia is avoiding it.
Garcia throws a fast counter high kick but Bricker manages to duck under it in time.
Bricker blocks a head kick by Garcia.
Bricker gets a clinch.
Bricker working hard to break the clinch.
Bricker is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Bricker working hard to break the clinch.
Bricker is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Bricker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Bricker holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Bricker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia trying to stall but Bricker improves his position.
Garcia has Bricker pressed against the ropes, preventing Bricker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Bricker looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Garcia shoots in but Bricker avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Garcia feints and then cracks Bricker's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bricker down.
Bricker moves into the clinch.
Bricker looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Bricker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia is looking to control Bricker's arms but Bricker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the ropes.
Garcia throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Bricker blocks it with crossed arms.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Bricker holds him up against the ropes and eventually Garcia drops back down to his feet.
Bricker is trying to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bricker avoids it.
Bricker doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bricker blocks a body shot from Garcia.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Bricker.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Garcia trying to control the position but instead, Bricker has worked for underhooks and has pushed Garcia into the ropes.
Garcia jumps guard but Bricker stands there with Garcia around his waist. Garcia gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Bricker is trying to break the clinch but Garcia has him pressed against the ropes.
Garcia prevents Bricker from breaking the clinch.
Bricker is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.
Bricker is trying to push Garcia away but Garcia has him pressed against the ropes, so he's going nowhere.
Garcia pulls guard successfully.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Garcia has his foot on Bricker's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Bricker works his way back into a safe position though.
Bricker stands up from Garcia's guard - Bricker perhaps looking for a knockout.
Garcia fails in his attempt to clinch.
As Garcia looks to move away, Bricker throws a big counter combo but Garcia just gets out of the way.
Bricker moves into the clinch.
Bricker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Garcia keeps control of Bricker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia being controlled against the ropes.
Bricker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bricker avoids the head kick by Garcia.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Bricker pushes Garcia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Garcia is looking to control Bricker's arms but Bricker gets an underhook and turns him. Now Garcia has his back to the ropes.
Garcia is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Bricker is keeping busy.
Garcia stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Bricker wants to break free but Garcia has control.
Bricker's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Bricker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Garcia lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Garcia keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bricker's efforts to push away.
Bricker gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Garcia.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bricker scores with a nice hook to the head.
Bricker trying to stall but Garcia improves his position.
Bricker is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Garcia is trying hard to land a takedown here. Bricker sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Bricker gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Garcia breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Garcia misses with a takedown attempt
and Bricker counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bricker instigates a clinch.
Bricker lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garcia throws a head punch that misses.
Bricker just leaning against Garcia, taking a breather.
Garcia breaks from the clinch.
Garcia scores with a head kick. Bricker tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bricker closes the distance and clinches.
Bricker misses with a body punch.
Bricker wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Bricker blocks an uppercut.
Bricker wants to get back to striking at distance but Garcia won't allow it.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Garcia throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Bricker.
Bricker takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bricker clinches up against the ropes.
The fighters are pressed against the ropes, as the pace of the fight slows.
Bricker wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Bricker wants to break free but Garcia has control.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Bricker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The referee is keeping an eye on Bricker - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Garcia lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Bricker backwards.
Garcia tries a body shot but Bricker blocks it.
Garcia fails to pull guard.
Bricker tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the ropes.
Garcia stalling in the clinch but Bricker improves position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Bevan Bricker will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. This is the final round!
Bricker circles away from the clinch attempt
and Bricker counters with a series of strikes. Garcia will be more careful next time no doubt.
Bricker swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Bricker swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Garcia counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Bricker tries to close the distance and clinch up but Garcia swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Bevan Bricker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bricker moves into the clinch.
Garcia keeps control of Bricker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Garcia tries to land knees in the clinch but Bricker avoids the damage to the body.
A frustrated look appears on Bricker's face as he tries to break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Garcia goes for a takedown in the clinch but Bricker prevents it.
Garcia is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the ropes enables Bricker to keep the fight standing.
Garcia stalling.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bricker is trying to force a seperation but Garcia has the dominant position.
Bricker slows down the pace here.
Garcia tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Bricker avoids it.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Bricker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Garcia has Bricker pressed against the ropes, preventing Bricker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bricker has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Garcia.
Garcia circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bricker looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bricker circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bricker throws a big counter combination but Garcia scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Bricker doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Garcia dives in for a single leg takedown but Bricker sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the ropes.
Bevan Bricker has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mateo Garcia.
Bricker tries to clinch up.
Bricker stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Garcia.
Bricker avoids the body shot from Garcia.
Garcia throws a looping overhand right but Bricker ducks down to avoid it.
Garcia throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bricker tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia shoots in for a takedown but Bricker shows good takedown defense.
Bricker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
As Bricker backs off Garcia throws a huge counter combo but Bricker manages to avoid it all.
Bricker fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Garcia, pushing him back against the ropes.
Garcia jumps guard but Bricker turns him against the ropes and keeps the fight standing.
Bricker has had enough of the clinch but Garcia keeps him there for the moment.
Bricker tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bricker tries to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling the position.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Bricker as Garcia tries to tie him up.
Bricker blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Garcia tries to stall but Bricker uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Garcia plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Garcia tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mateo Garcia seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bricker fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Garcia feints the counter takedown.
Sloppy strikes from Garcia. Those never looked like landing.
Bricker pushes Garcia up against the ropes in a clinch.
Garcia keeps control of Bricker as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Bricker is trying to break the clinch but Garcia is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bricker has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Garcia misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Bricker.
Garcia can't find room to land a body shot as Bricker controls the action.
Garcia breaks the clinch.
Bricker tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Garcia throws a counter combo.
Bricker clinches with his opponent.
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Garcia wants to stand up but Bricker is controlling him.
Garcia is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Garcia is looking to stand back up but Bricker counters by passing into half guard. Oops... bit sloppy there by Garcia.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Garcia can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Bricker prevents Garcia from standing back up.
Garcia trying to control here.
Garcia is trying to stand.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Bevan Bricker is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Garcia drives through and clinches with Bricker against the ropes.
Garcia pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Garcia with a poor takedown
and Bricker counters with a straight right hand.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Garcia lands a head kick!
Bricker moves into the clinch.
Bricker lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Garcia or not.
Bricker misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bricker tries to break free but Garcia pushes him back against the ropes.
Garcia manages to break the clinch.
Bricker is looking to clinch.
Bricker doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Garcia lands a head kick. Bricker smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Bricker tries to clinch up against the ropes, rushing in to close the distance. Garcia manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Bricker gets a clinch.
Garcia misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Bricker wants to break the clinch but can't.
Bevan Bricker has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Garcia trying to stall but Bricker improves his position.
Bricker has Garcia pushed against the ropes.
Bricker is looking to break free of the clinch but Garcia has double underhooks.
A hook to the body from Bricker.
Bricker tries to work over Garcia's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Garcia's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bricker moves into the clinch.
Garcia tries to pull guard but Bricker won't allow it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Bricker takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Bricker is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Garcia is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the ropes.
Bricker prevents a body shot from Garcia.
Garcia manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Bricker stands up and waves to Garcia to follow him.
Bricker tries to close the distance and clinch but Garcia swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Garcia looks to throw the jab but Bricker is out of range.
Garcia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Bricker swivels and escapes.
Garcia is breathing heavily.
Bricker doesn't manage to clinch there - Garcia circles away.
Bricker moves in looking to clinch but Garcia pushes him off.
A jab from Bricker finds it's way through Garcia's defenses.
Nice body kick there by Garcia.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Bricker tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Bricker misses with a two punch combination.
Garcia goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Garcia fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Bricker tries to clinch but Garcia is having none of it.
Garcia lands a high kick!
Garcia throws a head kick that misses
and Bricker counters with a left and a right that stings Garcia.
Bricker misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Bricker moves into the clinch successfully.
Garcia has Bricker pressed against the ropes, preventing Bricker from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bricker lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bricker misses with a body punch.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bevan Bricker.
I think Bricker has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Tatsuya Matsuyama scores the fight for Bevan Bricker!
Judge Yasuomi Hirokawa scores the fight for Bevan Bricker!
Judge Hirohito Nitta scores the fight for Bevan Bricker!
Bevan Bricker wins by unanimous decision!
After the big win, Bevan Bricker made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors KOMBAT KLOTHING and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kleber Araujo (ranked 2916 p4p, 4107 weight class) and Alazan Kamazat (ranked 392 p4p, 501 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 2 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kleber Araujo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Alazan Kamazat!
The judges for this bout are Ren Mimura, Sosuke Kotani and Yukihiro Yamamoto.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jab, jab by Araujo - just one landing.
Araujo connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kamazat's hands.
Nice takedown defense from Araujo. No joy for Kamazat on that attempt.
Araujo throws a body shot but no joy.
And Kamazat tries to counter it with a takedown but Araujo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamazat closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Kamazat throws a strike but Araujo manages to get a kimura sweep and he's found himself on top with the kimura half locked in! This would be a real turnaround! He's torquing it... Will Kamazat tap??? YES! He's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Kleber Araujo!
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