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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Grover Montoya (ranked 4339 p4p, 3694 weight class) and Hank Pecker (ranked 556 p4p, 500 weight class). The key to victory for Grover Montoya has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Grover Montoya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 5 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hank Pecker!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Winston Alpacca and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Montoya.
Pecker shoots in and drives through. Montoya sprawls well.
Pecker closes the distance looking to clinch
and Montoya counters with a one-two to the body.
Pecker wants to clinch but Montoya slips to the side
enabling Montoya to counter with a crisp jab.
Pecker gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Montoya counters with a crisp right hand that drops Pecker! Montoya lets Pecker back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Pecker 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!
Montoya ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Pecker is still on wobbly legs! Can Montoya finish him?
Montoya lands an uppercut, right on the button! Pecker tumbles backwards into the cage, staring vacantly into space! He's got no idea where he is, who he is or what day it is... Poor guy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Grover Montoya!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dirk Jammer (ranked 3716 p4p, 3640 weight class) and Ewan Nelson (ranked 464 p4p, 458 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Dirk Jammer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ewan Nelson!
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Peter Branson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Nelson gets the takedown into side control.
Jammer manages to get back to half guard.
Nelson stalling away here and it's allowed Jammer to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jammer tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Jammer looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jammer is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Nelson trying to control but Jammer is working from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson might have to switch it up a bit here because his efforts to control Jammer haven't been going to plan, at least at the current moment in time.
Nelson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Nelson's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Jammer bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Nelson's guard.
Jammer working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Nelson's head.
Nelson is looking for a triangle but Jammer pushes his legs off easily.
Nelson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jammer is one step ahead there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson trying to control the action but Jammer is working from the bottom.
Jammer looking for submissions off his back.
Jammer moves into full guard.
Jammer looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jammer controlling Nelson's posture.
Jammer has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jammer looking for a guillotine here but Nelson defends easily.
Jammer is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Jammer is working away from the top position though.
Jammer is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Jammer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is trying to maintain the position but Jammer is very close to passing his half guard.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Jammer is nestled in close to Nelson, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jammer slips a nice elbow through Nelson's hands, connecting with Nelson's forehead.
Jammer is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Nelson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jammer postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jammer controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jammer postures up and lands a big shot to Nelson's brow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dirk Jammer dominated that round.
That's time! Jammer's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jammer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Nelson.
Nelson moves to clinch but Jammer breaks away
and Jammer counters with a takedown into side control.
Nelson tries to bench press Jammer off him but Jammer keeps the position.
Jammer in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Nelson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Jammer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face as Jammer controls the position.
Nelson is trying to get back to half guard.
Nelson wants to control but Jammer postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson is working to avoid the ground and pound but Jammer connects with a decent elbow.
Nelson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Jammer is doing well to control the position and prevent Nelson from advancing to side control.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jammer moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nelson passes into half guard.
Jammer trying to hold on to Nelson's head to control him but Nelson postures up.
Nelson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Jammer does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Jammer moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Jammer is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Nelson defends well.
Nelson showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson won't allow Jammer to sweep him here.
Jammer working for a triangle but Nelson defends it easily.
Nelson trying to control but Jammer is working from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nelson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jammer is keeping the position for now.
Jammer pushes a forearm under Nelson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Nelson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:37 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dirk Jammer!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Neuzvarams Semyorka (ranked 2264 p4p, 3781 weight class) and Zach Ulibarri (ranked 338 p4p, 509 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Neuzvarams Semyorka!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Zach Ulibarri!
The judges for this bout are Michael Johnstone, Peter Branson and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ulibarri fails in his attempt to clinch.
Semyorka appears to be looking for a big counter.
Semyorka slips under a jab from Ulibarri.
A telegraphed right hand from Ulibarri misses the target.
Ulibarri closes the distance looking to clinch
and Semyorka counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ulibarri tries to clinch up.
Ulibarri swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Semyorka counters with a nice uppercut.
Ulibarri's coach down at Cozad The Island was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Ulibarri's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Semyorka circles away from the clinch attempt
and Semyorka counters with a left hand that sends Ulibarri to the canvas!
Ulibarri is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Semyorka passes Ulibarri's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Ulibarri is still in real trouble! Can Semyorka finish him?
Semyorka is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Ulibarri sees it coming and defends easily.
Semyorka is looking to advance position but Ulibarri won't allow it.
Ulibarri is trying to stand up here but Semyorka is controlling him well.
Ulibarri seems to have recovered his senses.
Semyorka wants to control but Ulibarri is keeping him busy.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Semyorka not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Semyorka wants to free his trapped foot but Ulibarri is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Semyorka has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ulibarri pushes Semyorka off looking to stand but Semyorka dives back in and keeps control.
Semyorka is thwarting Ulibarri's attempts to control the position.
Semyorka looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Ulibarri is looking to escape.
Semyorka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulibarri avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Semyorka.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Semyorka is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Ulibarri has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ulibarri is holding on to half guard well.
Semyorka is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Ulibarri is just riding it out for now. Semyorka eventually gives up the hold.
Ulibarri is controlling Semyorka's trapped leg to prevent Semyorka from advancing to side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Semyorka is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Ulibarri pushes Semyorka off looking to stand but Semyorka dives back in and keeps control.
Semyorka is trying to work for a kimura but Ulibarri is defending well.
Semyorka trying to control the action but Ulibarri is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Ulibarri closes the distance and clinches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Ulibarri misses with a short punch on the inside.
Ulibarri misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ulibarri lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Ulibarri working aggressively here.
Ulibarri tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Ulibarri throws a punch but it's blocked by Semyorka.
Semyorka tries a body shot but Ulibarri blocks it.
Ulibarri misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ulibarri swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Ulibarri blocks an uppercut.
Semyorka being controlled against the cage.
Semyorka blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Semyorka lands with a right to the head.
Semyorka misses with a hook from the clinch.
Semyorka tries to work over Ulibarri's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ulibarri has a couple of punches blocked by Semyorka.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Neuzvarams Semyorka dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Semyorka swinging wildly here.
Semyorka keeps the fight on the outside.
Ulibarri looks to clinch
and Semyorka cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Neuzvarams Semyorka is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Semyorka gets in close and tags Ulibarri with a short punch that almost sends Ulibarri to the mat! Oh Ulibarri is in big trouble! He turns his back on Semyorka, trying to create some distance but Semyorka rushes him, striking wildly and Ulibarri goes down! The referee tackles Semyorka into the cage to end the fight! Semyorka is one violent man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Neuzvarams Semyorka!
After winning the bout, Neuzvarams Semyorka 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Pedro Phillips (ranked 1871 p4p, 3060 weight class) and Harry Henderson (ranked 119 p4p, 177 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Pedro Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Harry Henderson!
The judges for this bout are Dirk Anderson, Peter Branson and Santiago Holmes.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Henderson dodges the punch combination from Phillips.
Harry Henderson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Henderson shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Henderson trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Phillips trying to control the position here.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Phillips working a defensive guard but Henderson manages to pass into side control anyway.
Henderson tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Henderson wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Phillips, who protects the arm well.
Henderson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Phillips knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Henderson looks up at the clock and then as Phillips takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Henderson smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Henderson is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Phillips has escaped the position, nice work there.
Henderson tries for a kimura but Phillips is defending well.
Henderson just content to control the position.
Henderson throwing shots but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Henderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips tries to buck Henderson off but Henderson is having none of it.
Henderson is trying to get an arm triangle but Phillips is defending well.
Henderson swings around for an armbar but Phillips sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Henderson's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Henderson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Phillips can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Henderson has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Phillips doesn't defend quickly enough and Henderson has managed to lock this one up! Can Phillips escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Henderson on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Harry Henderson!
Our winner, Harry Henderson, 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.
Pedro Phillips spoke after the fight, saying 'esto perdido no cambia nada. Volveré muy rápido !!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jose Galvao (ranked 2739 p4p, 1522 weight class) and Hector Holmes (ranked 402 p4p, 227 weight class). Galvao comes to the cage accompanied by Ye - Burna Boy. This should be fireworks!
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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 The Island, Jose Galvao!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Hector Holmes!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Michael Johnstone and Bart Greer.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Galvao gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Galvao looking for a guillotine here but Holmes defends easily.
Holmes is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Holmes showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao is looking for a triangle but Holmes pushes his legs off easily.
Holmes trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Holmes looking to pass the guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes throwing strikes but missing.
Galvao is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Holmes wanted to stand there but Galvao had control of the position.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Holmes is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Galvao is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Galvao has escaped and now he's on top!
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Holmes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Galvao slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Galvao tries for a kimura but Holmes is defending well.
Galvao looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Galvao working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Sloppy strikes there by Galvao.
Holmes regains half guard.
Galvao is working for a submission of some sort.
Holmes is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Galvao pulls his head out easily.
Holmes wants to improve his position but Galvao is controlling well.
Galvao is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Holmes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Holmes is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Holmes actively working from the bottom here.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but Holmes defending well.
Galvao wants to work for an arm triangle but Holmes is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Galvao is looking for a kimura but Holmes is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Galvao to get the leverage.
Holmes looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Holmes missing with punches from the bottom.
Holmes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Galvao's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Galvao's back!
Holmes gets his hands free as Galvao looks to control.
Holmes is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Galvao is defending well though. Holmes let's go of the attempt for now.
Galvao showing good submission defense here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Galvao is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Holmes trying to control momentarily.
Galvao tries to roll but Holmes sticks to his back.
Holmes doesn't have the hooks in and Galvao manages to turn into his guard.
Galvao's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Galvao wants to control from the top but Holmes keeps moving.
Galvao preventing the sweep.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Galvao in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Galvao stopping the sweep attempt from Holmes.
Galvao trying to control but Holmes is working from the bottom.
Galvao trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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 Jose Galvao will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Galvao keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Galvao drives through and clinches with Holmes against the cage.
Galvao pulls guard.
Holmes wants to control from the top but Galvao keeps moving.
Galvao is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Galvao controls Holmes momentarily but Holmes frees himself.
Galvao has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Holmes can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Holmes avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Holmes trying to control but Galvao is working from the bottom.
Galvao is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Holmes rolls with it to try and escape but Galvao cranks on the arm and Holmes is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:38 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jose Galvao!
After winning the bout, Jose Galvao 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Caligola Daskalakis (ranked 1599 p4p, 1171 weight class) and Remi Chavaski (ranked 161 p4p, 126 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Caligola Daskalakis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Remi Chavaski!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Peter Branson and David Hoff.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski has closed the distance and engaged Daskalakis in a clinch.
Daskalakis lands an elbow just above Chavaski 's eye.
Chavaski blocks a body shot from Daskalakis.
Chavaski has Daskalakis pressed up against the cage. He's trying to work for a single leg takedown. Chavaski pulls back from the cage and twists to the side, sending Daskalakis tumbling to the mat - Chavaski dives into Daskalakis's guard.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
Daskalakis has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Chavaski trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chavaski won't allow Daskalakis to sweep him here.
Daskalakis manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Chavaski manages to get himself to full guard.
Chavaski throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Daskalakis lands a couple of digs.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daskalakis wants to pass the guard but Chavaski is keeping the position.
Daskalakis got a little sloppy there for a moment and Chavaski has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daskalakis has managed to get both his arms back between Chavaski's legs - danger averted.
Chavaski bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daskalakis's guard.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
Daskalakis looking for a sweep. Not yet Daskalakis, not yet.
Chavaski is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Daskalakis can't keep his opponent in guard - Chavaski advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Daskalakis won't allow it.
Chavaski wants to control but Daskalakis is keeping him busy.
Chavaski looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Chavaski looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Daskalakis is trying to maintain the position but Chavaski is very close to passing his half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to full guard.
The fighters are battling for position here. Daskalakis manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
Daskalakis not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Daskalakis is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Chavaski pushing down on Daskalakis's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Daskalakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but Daskalakis is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Chavaski to get the leverage.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura here.
Chavaski is trying to control. Daskalakis wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Daskalakis is looking to improve his position.
Daskalakis is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
Daskalakis is trying to get back to full guard.
Chavaski is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Chavaski wants to lay and pray for a moment but Daskalakis keeps working.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Chavaski shoots in looking for a takedown. Daskalakis tries to sprawl out of it but Chavaski keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Daskalakis manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Daskalakis wants to clinch.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski moves out of range.
Chavaski swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daskalakis tries to clinch there but Chavaski circles away.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis forces Chavaski back against the cage and clinches.
Chavaski works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Daskalakis holds on and takes a little breather.
Chavaski controlling from the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daskalakis swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daskalakis working a defensive guard here.
Chavaski passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Daskalakis is looking for a sweep.
Daskalakis is working hard here to advance position.
Chavaski wants to control for a moment but Daskalakis uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Daskalakis wants to get back to full guard.
Chavaski is looking to advance position but Daskalakis won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Daskalakis defends it well.
Daskalakis tries to roll over but Chavaski keeps him under control.
Chavaski has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavaski is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Chavaski trying to control from half guard but Daskalakis is working away.
Daskalakis trying to control from the bottom.
Chavaski is working for a submission of some sort.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski stalling.
Chavaski is pressing down on Daskalakis's thigh, looking to free his foot. Daskalakis is holding on for now.
Chavaski is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Chavaski wants to free his trapped foot but Daskalakis is holding on for dear life with his legs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Daskalakis wants to control but Chavaski is keeping busy.
Daskalakis moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Daskalakis pulls Chavaski in close to prevent any damage.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daskalakis tries to clinch up but Chavaski circles away and keeps his distance.
Chavaski looks to land a right hand but Daskalakis moved out of range.
Daskalakis has managed to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Remi Chavaski showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Daskalakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Remi Chavaski is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Daskalakis fails with an attempt to clinch.
Daskalakis doesn't manage to clinch there - Chavaski circles away.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski is having none of it.
Chavaski feints the counter takedown.
Chavaski swats away the attempt to clinch by Daskalakis.
Chavaski is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Chavaski will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Daskalakis tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Chavaski paws at him with a jab and circles away.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daskalakis is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Chavaski avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Chavaski tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daskalakis moves in looking to clinch but Chavaski pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Daskalakis looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Daskalakis fails in his attempt to clinch.
Caligola Daskalakis seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski is having none of it.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but Chavaski moves away
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Daskalakis!
Chavaski trying to control the action but Daskalakis is working from the bottom.
Chavaski is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Daskalakis is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski controls the position.
Daskalakis stuck in half guard on the bottom here.
Daskalakis is not content to let Chavaski control the position.
Chavaski taking a breather here.
Daskalakis is looking to regain half guard here but Chavaski keeps moving and retains side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Daskalakis keeps Chavaski under control for a moment.
Daskalakis is being controlled here.
Daskalakis is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Daskalakis is letting Chavaski control him for a moment.
Remi Chavaski has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavaski tries to move into full mount but can't pass Daskalakis's legs.
Chavaski wants to control but Daskalakis is keeping him busy.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Daskalakis can't do much from the bottom here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Chavaski controls the position from side control.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Daskalakis tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Chavaski manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Daskalakis tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Chavaski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Caligola Daskalakis has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavaski seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Daskalakis does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Chavaski passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Daskalakis!
Chavaski content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Daskalakis tries to reverse the position but Chavaski maintains control.
And that's the end of the fight!
Remi Chavaski comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Chavaski 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Peter Branson scores the fight 27:30
Judge David Hoff scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Remi Chavaski!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Archie Laird (ranked 1583 p4p, 3695 weight class) and Philip Driver (ranked 241 p4p, 495 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 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Archie Laird!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Philip Driver!
The judges for this bout are Sandra Marshall, Winston Alpacca and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Driver tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Laird was well out of range. Poor timing from Driver.
Laird tries to counter with a takedown but Driver is quick to defend against it.
Laird misses with a leg kick
and Driver counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Laird moves into the clinch.
Driver escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Laird feints and as Driver raises his hands in defense, Laird changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Laird loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Driver really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Laird. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Laird with a flurry of punches that miss.
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Driver wants to get back to his feet but Laird is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver wants to sweep but no luck.
Laird has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Laird throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Laird trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird is working Driver over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird throws a big right hand that misses.
Laird sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Laird is looking to work some ground and pound but Driver has wrist control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Laird slips nicely into half guard.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Driver tries to get to full guard but Laird has control of the leg.
Driver blocking the ground and pound attempt from Laird.
Laird thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Laird trying to control the pace.
Ground and pound from Laird.
Driver is trying to stand up here but Laird is controlling him well.
Laird thows a huge punch but Driver dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laird performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Laird thows a huge punch but Driver dodges it nicely.
Driver is refusing to be controlled, as Laird sits in half guard.
Driver pushes Laird off looking to stand but Laird dives back in and keeps control.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Laird moves into full mount! Driver won't be happy about that!
Laird in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Laird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Driver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Laird thowing shots but they're missing.
Laird sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Laird with good strikes from the mount here!
A nice elbow there by Laird.
Laird thuds his fist into the canvas! Oooouch!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Laird looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Laird fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Laird putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Laird is in the full mount, landing strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Archie Laird dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Laird closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Driver's guard.
Laird is looking to work some ground and pound but Driver has wrist control.
Driver being controlled here, momentarily.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Laird accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Laird working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Laird trying to control the position from guard on top but Driver is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Laird passes easily into side control. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Driver pushes Laird away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Laird gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Laird advances to full mount.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Laird is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Driver can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Laird tries to control but Driver wriggling away.
Driver is trying desperately to improve position.
Laird can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Driver is looking to escape.
Driver is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Laird controlling the position easily from mount.
Laird scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Driver?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Driver really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Laird lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Laird controlling the pace for now.
Laird lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Laird trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Laird is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Driver can do to turn this around?
Laird raining down shots from the mount!
Laird landing shots from mount.
Driver is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Laird postures up and throws a massive shot that knocks Driver out cold! Two more strikes to his unconscious opponent for good luck and this one is all over! Laird goes absolutely crazy with his corner! Wow, you can see how much that win means to him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Archie Laird!
An out of breath Archie Laird thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Titus Lesnar (ranked 619 p4p, 2128 weight class) and Guy Ouellette (ranked 89 p4p, 266 weight class). Lesnar comes to the cage accompanied by Next Big Thing. Titus Lesnar has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Titus Lesnar!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Guy Ouellette!
The judges for this bout are Winston Alpacca, Bart Greer and Sandra Marshall.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lesnar fails with an attempt to clinch.
Ouellette connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
 It looks like Titus Lesnar has been cut.
Lesnar throws a half hearted mid kick.
Ouellette is looking to clinch.
Lesnar takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lesnar closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ouellette trying to control here.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Ouellette on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Lesnar working over Ouellette with some ground and pound. Ouellette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Ouellette wants to control but Lesnar is keeping busy.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lesnar looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Ouellette with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Lesnar is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lesnar has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Ouellette is trying to stand.
Lesnar is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Lesnar working Ouellette over with strikes.
Ouellette tries to roll over but Lesnar keeps him under control.
Lesnar sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Ouellette is trying to maintain the position but Lesnar is very close to passing his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Lesnar there.
Ouellette trying to control from the bottom.
Lesnar working over Ouellette with some ground and pound. Ouellette looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lesnar is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Lesnar seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Ouellette is trying to control but can't.
Lesnar is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Lesnar working the head and body with strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ouellette wants to get back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lesnar trying to control the pace.
Lesnar scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Lesnar takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Lesnar moves nicely into side control.
Lesnar tries to advance to mount but Ouellette denies him.
Lesnar in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lesnar in side control lands a decent elbow.
Lesnar is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Ouellette's shoulder. That is not cool.
Lesnar works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Lesnar working the ground and pound from side control.
Ouellette is rocked!
Lesnar crunches a massive hammerfist down on Ouellette - he's out! Lesnar Holds back on further strikes and jumps to his feet to celebrate with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Titus Lesnar!
After the fight, Titus Lesnar was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 1058 p4p, 3321 weight class) and Bo Kennedy (ranked 159 p4p, 431 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Murtaz Vatsadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Bo Kennedy !
The judges for this bout are Bart Greer, Santiago Holmes and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kennedy walks into a stiff left hand from Vatsadze.
 It looks like Bo Kennedy has been cut.
Vatsadze clinches up against the cage.
Kennedy tries to pull guard but Vatsadze won't allow it.
Vatsadze throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Kennedy s head.
A body shot lands from Vatsadze.
Kennedy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vatsadze lands an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a nice shot to the body.
Kennedy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Murtaz Vatsadze has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bo Kennedy .
Vatsadze scores with a shoulder strike.
Still in the clinch, Vatsadze scores with a nice short uppercut.
Kennedy tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Vatsadze smiles and moves away.
Kennedy looks winded!
Kennedy gets tagged by a hook that puts him to sleep! Vatsadze points and yells something to his unconcious foe before strutting off. Kennedy wakes up just in time to hear Vatsadze thank his coaches in the post fight interview.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Murtaz Vatsadze!
During a confident post fight interview, Murtaz Vatsadze thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kranckx Diesel (ranked 317 p4p, 642 weight class) and Ed Green (ranked 43 p4p, 85 weight class). Kranckx Diesel is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Kranckx Diesel!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of The Island, Ed Green!
The judges for this bout are Peter Branson, Bart Greer and Michael Johnstone.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Green gets tackled into the cage by Diesel. Diesel maintains the clinch.
Diesel lands a body shot in the clinch.
Diesel working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Green fails to pull guard.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.
Diesel lands a right hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Diesel scores with a nice hook to the head.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Diesel definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diesel is leaning against Green and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Green's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Green jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Diesel walks away with a smile on his face. Green gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Kranckx Diesel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ed Green.
Diesel stuffs the takedown attempt from Green. Green gets slowly back to his feet.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Diesel darts in and clinches Green up against the cage.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Diesel has Green up against the cage in a clinch.
Diesel lands a right hand.
Green is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Diesel to keep the fight standing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Green tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Diesel smiles and moves away.
Diesel moves into the clinch successfully.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diesel.
Diesel scores with a shot to the side of Green's head.
Diesel lands a left hand that snaps the head of Green backwards.
Diesel lands with a short shot to the head.
Diesel working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Green is rocked!
Diesel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Green is still on wobbly legs! Can Diesel finish him?
Diesel lands a big right hand that drops Green! The killer instinct kicks in and Diesel finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Diesel!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kranckx Diesel!
Kranckx Diesel retains his lightweight title!
A relieved looking Kranckx Diesel thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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