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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Renaldo Ticevic (ranked 6746 p4p, 23424 weight class) and Pablo Diamante (ranked 604 p4p, 620 weight class). Diamante is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Tap Out . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Renaldo Ticevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Pablo Diamante!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, David Schapiro and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ticevic connects with a looping right hand.
 It looks like Pablo Diamante has been cut.
Ticevic moves to clinch but Diamante breaks away
and Diamante counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Ticevic keeping moving, preventing Diamante from controlling successfully.
Diamante passes into half guard.
Diamante is working for a submission here. He's got hold of the far side arm and he's looking for a kimura. He's cranking on the arm and he's got it! Ticevic is tapping out! Ouch, that looked like it hurt!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Pablo Diamante!
After winning the bout, Pablo Diamante 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 4215 p4p, 6525 weight class) and Takeo Takeda (ranked 541 p4p, 653 weight class). Takeda is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Andre Nickatina, Sunny Kim. Kobe Bryant has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kobe Bryant!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Takeo Takeda!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Takeda throws a looping overhand right but Bryant ducks down to avoid it.
Bryant throws a left and a right that both miss
and Takeda counters with a nice body shot.
Bryant misses with an attempted mid kick.
A jab lands there for Takeda.
Bryant fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Bryant displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Takeda throws out the jab.
Bryant misses with the body kick
and Takeda counters with a right hand to the body.
Takeda lands the left hand.
Bryant throws out a loose jab but Takeda uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bryant takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Takeda throws a big shot that misses.
Bryant misses with the combination.
Takeda fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
We've been informed that Takeda has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Takeda displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bryant throws out the jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Some wild striking there from Bryant.
A lazy left from Takeda finds it's target.
Bryant drops Takeda with a beautiful combination! Takeda stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Bryant is looking for the KO!
Bryant digs a good body shot into Takeda's ribs.
Takeda connects with a body shot that sends Bryant's belly button to the back.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Bryant fails in his attempt to clinch.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Takeda is keeping his hands low and just asking to be knocked out. Bryant Raises his leg and lands a stunning axe kick! Takeda is out cold, face down on the mat!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kobe Bryant!
During a confident post fight interview, Kobe Bryant thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Takeo Takeda was interviewed post fight and said 'I'm just getting started. '.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Matt Collins (ranked 3689 p4p, 5294 weight class) and Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd (ranked 434 p4p, 537 weight class). Collins comes to the cage accompanied by MĂĄneskin - ZITTI E BUONI. Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Matt Collins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of London, Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Russell Pearce and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tsmfimsfnd swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
enabling Collins to counter with a crisp jab.
Tsmfimsfnd throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Collins tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Tsmfimsfnd is in Collins's guard.
Tsmfimsfnd throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Collins working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Tsmfimsfnd.
Collins keeping moving, preventing Tsmfimsfnd from controlling successfully.
Tsmfimsfnd passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Collins tries to strike from the bottom but it doesn't land.
Tsmfimsfnd is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Collins avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Tsmfimsfnd.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tsmfimsfnd uses his free foot to push down on Collins's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Collins.
Collins is squirming around, avoiding Tsmfimsfnd's attempts to control the action.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from mount.
Tsmfimsfnd blocks Collins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from mount.
Collins is in all sorts of trouble here.
Tsmfimsfnd can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Collins is looking to escape.
Collins is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd has control of Collins's right arm, working for a kimura. It's a bit of a token attempt though and Collins regains control of the situation pretty easily.
Collins's corner are shouting for him to stand up but that's bad cornering - how is he meant to stand up when he's mounted? He should be looking to improve his position on the ground before trying to stand back up.
Tsmfimsfnd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Tsmfimsfnd trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Tsmfimsfnd punishing his opponent with strikes.
Tsmfimsfnd is working for a guillotine from mount but Collins frees his head quite easily.
Tsmfimsfnd avoids the attempt from Collins to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd blocks Collins's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
Tsmfimsfnd controlling from mount.
Tsmfimsfnd landing punches.
Tsmfimsfnd has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Tsmfimsfnd scoring with strikes but Collins is staying in there.
Collins is working to get back to half guard.
Collins on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Collins tries to get out of the position.
Collins squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Tsmfimsfnd working for a guillotine from mount but Collins is in no mood to give up.
Tsmfimsfnd landing strikes, looking to finish!
Tsmfimsfnd postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Collins looks a forlorn figure.
Tsmfimsfnd with a couple of short strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tsmfimsfnd tries to control but Collins wriggling away.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to finish Collins with some ground and pound. This is bad for Collins!
Tsmfimsfnd with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tsmfimsfnd wants to control the pace but Collins is squirming around nicely.
Tsmfimsfnd is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Collins to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Collins shrugs it off.
Collins tries to lock up and control but Tsmfimsfnd gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Collins is trying to stand.
Tsmfimsfnd looking to control but Collins is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Collins is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
It's a brutal combination of punches from Tsmfimsfnd! Collins is backing up but he can't get away as Tsmfimsfnd lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Collins and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Iasnfunsufnsud Tsmfimsfnd!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn IronSide (ranked 3636 p4p, 24280 weight class) and Viktor Volkov (ranked 499 p4p, 664 weight class). Volkov has chosen Kickstart my heart as his entrance music. Viktor Volkov 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 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Viktor Volkov!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A head kick misses from IronSide.
Volkov gets off balance looking for a body kick
and IronSide counters with a leg kick.
Volkov misses with a low kick.
We've been hearing reports that IronSide has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A combination from IronSide does no damage.
A head kick misses from Volkov.
Volkov looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Volkov gets tackled into the cage by IronSide. IronSide maintains the clinch.
IronSide has double underhooks and is working for a body lock takedown. He's got it. The fighters land in half guard but Volkov regains guard immediately.
IronSide tries to free his leg and advance position but Volkov is retaining full guard.
Volkov working a defensive guard but IronSide passes into half guard.
Volkov is defending against the submission attempts here by IronSide.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Volkov trying to control but IronSide postures up.
IronSide thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Volkov's head.
Volkov is trying to control but can't.
Volkov controlling the position for now.
Volkov is trying to maintain the position but IronSide is very close to passing his half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
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.
Volkov works his way to full guard. Good work.
Volkov not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Volkov is pulling down on IronSide's head. It's preventing any offense from IronSide, at least for the moment.
IronSide is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
IronSide is looking to slow Volkov down with leg kicks.
IronSide darts in and clinches Volkov up against the cage.
IronSide looking for a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Volkov is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in IronSide's half guard.
IronSide wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov stalling.
Volkov is stalling here. IronSide is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Volkov seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and IronSide has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as IronSide stalls from top position.
IronSide knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Volkov on the ground.
Volkov is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked IronSide off and has taken his back!
IronSide prevents Volkov from getting a body triangle.
Volkov has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for IronSide.
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!
Volkov wants to control but IronSide is keeping busy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Volkov just keeping the dominant position. He can't wait too long though, otherwise the referee will stand them back up.
Volkov looking for the RNC.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Volkov misses with a kick to the body.
IronSide fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Volkov doesn't manage to clinch there - IronSide circles away.
IronSide takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Volkov fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and IronSide has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Volkov is looking to clinch but IronSide is avoiding it.
Volkov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A punch combination from IronSide misses.
Bjorn IronSide is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Volkov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
IronSide avoids the head kick by Volkov.
IronSide seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide misses with a head kick.
IronSide decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Volkov has hold of IronSide's hands but IronSide slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
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!
IronSide prevents Volkov from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide is controlling the pace.
IronSide is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Volkov can do to turn this around?
IronSide prevents Volkov from improving his position.
IronSide stalling.
Volkov is trying to control but can't.
IronSide throwing shots but Volkov is blocking nicely.
Volkov tries to get to full guard but IronSide has control of the leg.
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.
Volkov is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Volkov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Still in half guard, IronSide seems content to control.
IronSide seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Volkov for as long as he can get away with.
IronSide tries to stand but his hand is stuck under Volkov.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
IronSide sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Volkov defending well though.
IronSide is looking for a kimura but Volkov is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for IronSide to get the leverage.
Bjorn IronSide overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is holding on to half guard well.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Volkov throws a wild body kick that IronSide sees coming a mile off.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
Volkov misses with an uppercut.
Volkov lands a head kick. IronSide smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
 It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
Volkov fails with an attempt to clinch.
IronSide clinches.
Volkov drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
IronSide has moved round to his opponent's back and is looking for a suplex! Oh snap! He's tossed Volkov clear over his head and slammed him to the mat!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Volkov is in bad spot here.
What can Volkov do to escape this position? He's going to have to figure it out pretty quick if he wants to stay in the fight!
IronSide is hanging on to Volkov's back as he tries to escape.
Volkov grimaces as he takes a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
IronSide controlling well, preventing Volkov from escaping the position.
IronSide is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Volkov defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Volkov is being controlled on the ground here - he must escape this position otherwise surely the end is near.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IronSide is throwing punches to the body, looking to soften Volkov up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bjorn IronSide dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Volkov wants to clinch up but IronSide keeps it at a distance.
IronSide tries to counter with a takedown but Volkov is quick to defend against it.
IronSide closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Volkov quickly recovers to half guard.
Volkov trying to hold on to IronSide's head to control him but IronSide postures up.
Volkov trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but IronSide manages to pass to mount!
IronSide landing strikes from the mount.
IronSide blocks Volkov's feeble attempts to strike from the bottom.
IronSide avoids the attempt from Volkov to control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Volkov is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
IronSide tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Volkov sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
IronSide is looking for a kimura here.
Volkov is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
IronSide slows the pace down in half guard.
IronSide prevents Volkov from improving his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
IronSide content to control rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
IronSide wants to pass to mount but Volkov is defending the position.
Volkov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of IronSide's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take IronSide's back!
Volkov struggling to keep hold of the position.
Volkov trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure IronSide doesn't escape.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Volkov trying to control.
Bjorn IronSide is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
IronSide might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
IronSide rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
IronSide is controlling Volkov's position as best he can from this difficult position.
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.
IronSide is not content to let Volkov control the position.
IronSide wants to get back to full guard.
Volkov wants to free his trapped foot but IronSide is holding on for dear life with his legs.
IronSide looks like he's trying to stand up.
Viktor Volkov has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
IronSide is looking to improve his position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide is controlling Volkov's trapped leg to prevent Volkov from advancing to side control.
Volkov is trying to work for a kimura but IronSide is defending well.
And that's the end of the fight!
Bjorn IronSide showed his dominance in that final round.
Well IronSide has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Bjorn IronSide!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 2108 p4p, 5914 weight class) and Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc (ranked 120 p4p, 266 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Frost might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Robert Frost!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Chad Campbell and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tfrrdxxc shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Frost works his way to full guard. Good work.
Frost knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tfrrdxxc on the ground.
Tfrrdxxc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Tfrrdxxc looking to pass the guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Frost holds on and takes a little breather.
Tfrrdxxc advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost prevents Tfrrdxxc from improving position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frost keeps Tfrrdxxc under control for a moment.
Tfrrdxxc thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tfrrdxxc is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Frost is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Tfrrdxxc tries to advance to mount but can't.
Tfrrdxxc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frost might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Frost is looking for a sweep.
Tfrrdxxc is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Frost knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Tfrrdxxc prevents Frost from escaping the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Frost tries to improve position but can't.
Tfrrdxxc looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Tfrrdxxc tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Frost is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
Tfrrdxxc tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Tfrrdxxc tries for a kimura but Frost is defending well.
Frost manages to work his way to half guard, despite Tfrrdxxc's best efforts.
Tfrrdxxc is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Frost has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tfrrdxxc is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Frost is pressing down on Tfrrdxxc's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Frost is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Tfrrdxxc defends well.
Frost working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Tfrrdxxc doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Tfrrdxxc manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Tfrrdxxc drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tfrrdxxc jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Tfrrdxxc trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Frost with a couple of shots from the bottom there - nothing Tfrrdxxc can't handle though.
Frost pulls Tfrrdxxc in close to his closed guard and prevents Tfrrdxxc from doing any damage or advancing position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frost looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Tfrrdxxc being controlled here momentarily.
Frost continues to stall.
Tfrrdxxc is pushing down on Frost's leg trying to pass to half guard. Frost is fighting to maintain full guard but Tfrrdxxc has managed to sneak the leg through.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Tfrrdxxc seems to be working for a kimura but Frost defends the submission attempt.
Tfrrdxxc prevents Frost from standing back up.
Tfrrdxxc is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Tfrrdxxc is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Tfrrdxxc shoots in for a takedown but Frost shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
It looked like Frost was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Frost lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Frost.
Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frost displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Tfrrdxxc.
Frost connects with a solid leg kick.
Frost fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Tfrrdxxc.
Tfrrdxxc looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Frost manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Tfrrdxxc is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Frost gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Robert Frost has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Ytcvtbyjnj Tfrrdxxc.
A nice right hand lands inside from Frost.
Frost putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Tfrrdxxc in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Frost lands a knee to the body.
A short right from Frost.
Tfrrdxxc is breathing heavily.
Frost presses Tfrrdxxc against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Tfrrdxxc's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frost jerks Tfrrdxxc's head down, straight into the path of a devastating knee! Tfrrdxxc drops to the floor in a crumpled heap! Frost goes to throw a finishing haymaker but pulls out - good sportsmanship from Frost because Tfrrdxxc was completely out of it. That was a nice finish - just the right level of brutality to send everyone home happy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Knee). Robert Frost!
Robert Frost decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kamalu Nokkau (ranked 3672 p4p, 2798 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 432 p4p, 341 weight class). Nokkau comes to the cage accompanied by War Chant. Kamalu Nokkau has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Kamalu Nokkau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Lou da Vinci and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nokkau thows a body kick. Zurauskas tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Zurauskas misses with a hook. Nokkau ducked under it nicely.
Nokkau throws a shot to the body.
Nokkau connects with a body shot.
Zurauskas looks winded!
Zurauskas takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Nokkau jabs Zurauskas to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nokkau lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Zurauskas falls backwards - clearly groggy! Nokkau dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kamalu Nokkau!
A victorious Kamalu Nokkau thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Minato Tokugawa (ranked 2184 p4p, 3779 weight class) and Marckus Reece (ranked 293 p4p, 480 weight class). Minato Tokugawa could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marckus Reece's chin.
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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 5 - 0 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Minato Tokugawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Marckus Reece!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Alyssa Summers and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tokugawa feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Reece sprawling to the canvas! Reece rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Tokugawa finish him?!
It looks like Marckus Reece has been cut.
Tokugawa cracks Reece with a brutal left hook that knocks him out cold! This one is over in a flash! Game over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Minato Tokugawa!
During a confident post fight interview, Minato Tokugawa thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
In defeat, Marckus Reece stepped up to the mic, saying 'I came out and did my best, I accepted this fight to help out the great promoters here. Time to get better,'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ron Funches (ranked 1973 p4p, 2638 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 261 p4p, 336 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Goku's choice of entrance music: Makafushigi Adventure. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ron Funches!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, David Schapiro and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku slips a straight right by Funches.
Goku feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
Goku with a flurry of punches that miss.
Funches is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Goku won't allow Funches to sweep him here.
Goku lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Goku tries to free his leg and advance position but Funches is retaining full guard.
Funches not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Funches working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Goku.
Funches is pulling down on Goku's head. It's preventing any offense from Goku, at least for the moment.
Funches wants to sweep but no luck.
Goku throwing strikes but missing.
Goku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Funches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goku is one step ahead there.
Goku is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Funches has his hands on Goku's head, controlling the position.
Goku connects with a couple of short punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goku is one step ahead there.
Funches is controlling Goku's posture.
Funches wants to sweep here but Goku controlling him for the moment.
Funches not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Goku postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Goku landing some decent shots from guard.
Funches tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Funches has control of Goku's left arm, preventing Goku from doing any damage.
Funches has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Goku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Funches controls Goku momentarily but Goku frees himself.
Goku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Funches looking to control.
Funches is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Goku is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Goku stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Funches swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Goku is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Goku working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goku wants to control from the top but Funches keeps moving.
Funches utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Goku stopping the sweep attempt from Funches.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goku won't allow Funches to sweep him here.
Funches is trying to control the position but Goku postures up.
Goku slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Funches managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Goku.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funches tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Goku working the head with strikes.
Funches is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Goku lands some shots froms side control.
The ground and pound from Goku seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Funches tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Goku wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Funches's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Goku lands a few punches from side control.
Funches is not content to let Goku control the position.
Funches tries to buck Goku off but Goku is having none of it.
Goku working the ground and pound.
Goku working the head and body with strikes.
Funches is trying to control Goku's posture but Goku avoids it.
Goku scores with punches from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Goku advances nicely into full mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Funches sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Funches gets back to full guard.
Goku is fighting to break Funches's control of his arms but Funches is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Funches looking to control.
Goku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Goku working the head and body with strikes.
Funches actively working from the bottom here.
Funches is trying to maintain the position but Goku is very close to passing his half guard.
Goku wants to control but Funches is keeping him busy.
Funches blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goku.
Funches is looking to improve his position.
Funches is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Goku scores with a couple of nice shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Goku looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Funches is fending him off so far but Goku persists. Nope, Funches circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice defenses there by Goku.
Funches misses with a straight right.
Goku throws a hook but Funches blocks it.
Goku has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Funches is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Funches connects with a body shot.
Donk. Funches catches Goku right on the button with a cross.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Funches enables Goku to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Funches manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Goku with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Goku throws a big elbow that misses.
Goku is fighting to break Funches's control of his arms but Funches is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Funches working a defensive guard here.
Goku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Funches looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Funches looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Funches has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Goku connects with a couple of short punches.
Goku working some strikes from top position.
Funches manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Goku manages to get himself to full guard.
Goku is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Funches wants to get back to full guard.
Goku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goku passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Funches!
Son Goku has got the better of the ground game so far.
Goku fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Goku putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Funches takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Funches bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Funches trying to control the position from guard on top but Goku is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Goku is on top in guard.
Funches avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Funches throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Goku missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Funches is trying to keep Goku in close.
Goku working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goku pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Funches is keeping the position for now.
Funches pulls Goku in close to prevent any damage.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funches looking to hit a scissor sweep but Goku is one step ahead there.
Goku tries to free his leg and advance position but Funches is retaining full guard.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Funches holds on and takes a little breather.
Funches wants to sweep here but Goku controlling him for the moment.
Goku throwing strikes from guard but Funches blocks nicely.
Goku scoring with punches to the head and body.
Funches managing to control the position.
Goku throwing strikes from guard but Funches blocks nicely.
Funches has momentary wrist control but Goku slips an elbow through the middle.
Goku throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Funches works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goku trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Goku distracts Funches with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Goku throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goku is fighting to break Funches's control of his arms but Funches is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
Funches wants to sweep but no luck.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Funches is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Goku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goku postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Goku stands and throws Funches's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Goku postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Goku working the head with strikes.
Funches is looking to reverse the position.
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Funches takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Son Goku showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Nice body punch from Funches.
Goku closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Funches did well to prevent Goku getting side control.
Funches wants to get back to full guard.
Funches is trying to maintain the position but Goku is very close to passing his half guard.
Goku thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Funches's head.
Funches has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Goku is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Goku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goku missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Goku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Funches is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goku wants to control but Funches is keeping him busy.
Goku works his foot free and advances to mount.
Funches can't escape the position.
Goku landing punches.
Goku lands a nice shot to the head.
Funches is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Goku trying to control but Funches is having none of it.
Funches sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
Funches tries to get to full guard but Goku has control of the leg.
Goku scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Goku working Funches over with strikes.
Ron Funches has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Goku winds up and cracks Funches with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Funches has hold of Goku's hands but Goku slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Funches is looking for a sweep. Goku is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Goku thows a huge punch but Funches dodges it nicely.
Funches wants to get back to full guard.
Funches blocking the ground and pound attempt from Goku.
Funches is refusing to be controlled, as Goku sits in half guard.
Funches won't allow Goku to pass to mount.
Goku seems to be working for a kimura but Funches defends the submission attempt.
Goku is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Funches is trying to control but can't.
Goku uses his free foot to push down on Funches's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Funches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Funches tries to hold on but Goku pushes him away.
Goku lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Funches hang on?
 Funches is rocked!
Goku lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Oh Funches is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Funches is trying to escape the mount.
Goku lands a big shot to the head and Funches winces in pain. He's tapped out due to strikes!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Son Goku!
An out of breath Son Goku 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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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Breno Pinheiro (ranked 2950 p4p, 3854 weight class) and Branibar Voiwar (ranked 386 p4p, 488 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Breno Pinheiro!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Branibar Voiwar!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, John Roberts and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Voiwar looks to score with a jab to the body but Pinheiro is just out of range.
Pinheiro avoids the body shot from Voiwar.
Pinheiro uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Voiwar.
Pinheiro takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Pinheiro has Voiwar up against the cage in a clinch.
Voiwar manages to break the clinch.
Pinheiro tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Voiwar throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Pinheiro cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Danga de danga de dang - Pinheiro scores with a four punch combination!
Pinheiro darts in looking for a takedown but Voiwar gets double underhooks and turns Pinheiro into the cage.
Voiwar working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Pinheiro blocks a body shot from Voiwar.
Voiwar is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Voiwar lands a hook that snaps the head of Pinheiro backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Voiwar.
Pinheiro lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Voiwar or not.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pinheiro blocks an uppercut.
Pinheiro tries a body shot but Voiwar blocks it.
Voiwar is pressed up against the cage. Pinheiro has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Voiwar down to the mat. Voiwar avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Voiwar throws an off balance right hand
and Pinheiro counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Pinheiro takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pinheiro closes the distance and clinches up with Voiwar, looking for a takedown. Pinheiro pushes Voiwar against the cage but Voiwar circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Pinheiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Voiwar swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jab, jab by Voiwar - just one landing.
Voiwar tries to keep at a distance but Pinheiro has taken the fight into the clinch.
Voiwar tries to break free but Pinheiro pushes him back against the cage.
Pinheiro misses with a hook to the ribs.
Voiwar trying to control the position but instead, Pinheiro has worked for underhooks and has pushed Voiwar into the cage.
Voiwar misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pinheiro tries to throw a body punch but Voiwar avoids it by throwing Pinheiro back against the cage.
Voiwar has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pinheiro seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Voiwar can turn it around.
Voiwar lands a left hand.
Voiwar throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinheiro.
Pinheiro stalling.
The referee is keeping an eye on Voiwar - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Voiwar creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Voiwar doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Pinheiro digs a right hand into Voiwar's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Voiwar's gas tank.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Voiwar tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Nice body punch from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro lands a nice shot to the body.
Voiwar prevents a body shot from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Pinheiro tries to throw a body punch but Voiwar avoids it by throwing Pinheiro back against the cage.
Voiwar pushes Pinheiro back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Stalling in the clinch from Voiwar.
Pinheiro lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Voiwar misses with a short punch on the inside.
Pinheiro goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Voiwar lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Voiwar slows down the pace here.
Pinheiro lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Voiwar.
Voiwar tries a body shot but Pinheiro blocks it.
Voiwar with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Pinheiro takes a knee right on the jaw!
Pinheiro takes a shot to the head.
Voiwar throws a punch but it's blocked by Pinheiro.
Voiwar breaks the clinch.
Pinheiro avoids the head kick by Voiwar.
Pinheiro looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Voiwar scores with a head kick. Pinheiro tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Pinheiro.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Pinheiro looking to control but instead Voiwar has slipped a leg in, to regain half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Voiwar blocking the ground and pound attempt from Pinheiro.
Pinheiro is trying to control the action in half guard but Voiwar is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Voiwar is trying to stand.
Pinheiro is pressing down on Voiwar's thigh, looking to free his foot. Voiwar is holding on for now.
Pinheiro is trying to control. Voiwar wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Pinheiro is stalling here. Voiwar is in no mood to hang around though. He's locked up a kimura from the bottom! Pinheiro seems to be keeping calm but he's forced to roll out of the hold and Voiwar has ended up in side control on the top. Nice work.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Voiwar controls the position.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Pinheiro manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Branibar Voiwar dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Pinheiro tries to clinch but Voiwar moves away
and Voiwar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Voiwar with a nice calf kick.
Voiwar's corner calls for a 1-2. Voiwar obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pinheiro shoots in but no luck this time.
Voiwar swings for the body but Pinheiro moves out of range.
Voiwar throws a head kick but Pinheiro moves out of range.
Voiwar throws out a leg kick but Pinheiro moves out of range and Voiwar only half commits.
Voiwar feints and then cracks Pinheiro's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Pinheiro down.
Pinheiro shoots and misses
and Voiwar counters with a straight right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Voiwar throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Pinheiro counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pinheiro misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Breno Pinheiro. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Pinheiro wants to clinch up but Voiwar keeps it at a distance.
A jab from Pinheiro misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice shot by Voiwar.
Pinheiro slips under a jab from Voiwar.
Pinheiro misses with a body shot.
Voiwar misses with a hook
letting Pinheiro counter with a right hand.
Pinheiro jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Pinheiro showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Voiwar.
Voiwar lands the left hand.
Pinheiro checks the leg kick.
Voiwar keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pinheiro.
Voiwar throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Pinheiro is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Look low, kick high! Voiwar uses the oldest trick in the book to send Pinheiro tumbling to the canvas, in a truly brutal knockout! Voiwar is absolutely delighted - when Pinheiro wakes up, I doubt he'll be quite so happy!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:06 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Branibar Voiwar!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Paddy Mcgillicutty (ranked 481 p4p, 861 weight class) and Tyler Alvarez (ranked 66 p4p, 117 weight class). Mcgillicutty comes to the cage accompanied by Armin van Buuren - Blahblahblah. Tyler Alvarez 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 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 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Paddy Mcgillicutty!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Tyler Alvarez!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Alvarez misses with an uppercut
and Mcgillicutty counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Alvarez with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Paddy Mcgillicutty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mcgillicutty throws a shot from downtown. Alvarez moves away and avoids it.
The fighters circling - Mcgillicutty throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Mcgillicutty enables Alvarez to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Mcgillicutty manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Alvarez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Mcgillicutty swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Mcgillicutty has his hands on Alvarez's head, controlling the position.
Alvarez slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Alvarez easily slips into full mount!
Alvarez looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Alvarez pushes him away.
Mcgillicutty might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Mcgillicutty is trying desperately to improve position.
Mcgillicutty is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Mcgillicutty has given up his back here.
Mcgillicutty tries to roll but Alvarez sticks to his back.
Mcgillicutty trying to control but not successfully.
I really don't envy Mcgillicutty right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Alvarez let's go of the attempt for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty wants to control his opponent's hands but Alvarez gets his hands free.
Alvarez is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Mcgillicutty is defending well though. Alvarez let's go of the attempt for now.
Mcgillicutty is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
You can see the frustration on Mcgillicutty's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Despite being in a bad position, Mcgillicutty is controlling the hands, preventing any submission attempts.
Alvarez working for the choke.
Mcgillicutty trying to control the hands but Alvarez won't let him.
Alvarez doesn't have the hooks in and Mcgillicutty manages to turn into his guard.
Mcgillicutty pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Alvarez is keeping the position for now.
Mcgillicutty sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Alvarez's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage.
Mcgillicutty is looking for a kimura but Alvarez is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Mcgillicutty to get the leverage.
Alvarez is trying to maintain the position but Mcgillicutty is very close to passing his half guard.
Mcgillicutty is trying to work for a kimura but Alvarez is defending well.
Mcgillicutty is thwarting Alvarez's attempts to control the position.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
Mcgillicutty seems to be working for a kimura but Alvarez defends the submission attempt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Alvarez is trying to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Mcgillicutty looks to land a combination but Alvarez avoids it well.
Alvarez tries to close the distance and clinch up but Mcgillicutty swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mcgillicutty throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Alvarez sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mcgillicutty loads up on a big right hand but Alvarez slips the punch.
Mcgillicutty takes a swing at Alvarez's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez misses with a straight right.
Good exchange - Mcgillicutty coming out on top.
Mcgillicutty just misses with a punch to the body.
Alvarez takes a swing at Mcgillicutty's ribcage but misses.
Alvarez darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Alvarez perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Mcgillicutty moves into full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alvarez is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Mcgillicutty controlling Alvarez's posture.
Mcgillicutty is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Tyler Alvarez has got the better of the ground game so far.
Alvarez advances position into side control!
Mcgillicutty is trying to control Alvarez's posture but Alvarez avoids it.
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
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.
Mcgillicutty wants to control but Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez tries for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending well.
Mcgillicutty tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Alvarez wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Mcgillicutty sneaks back into half guard.
Alvarez is working for a kimura but Mcgillicutty is defending it quite comfortably.
Mcgillicutty actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Alvarez works his way into side control.
Mcgillicutty tries to improve position but can't.
A control attempt from Mcgillicutty but he's now mounted!
Mcgillicutty tries to hold on but Alvarez postures up.
Mcgillicutty regains half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mcgillicutty is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Alvarez pulls his head out easily.
Mcgillicutty is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Alvarez is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Mcgillicutty won't allow Alvarez to pass to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mcgillicutty is looking for a sweep. Alvarez is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Alvarez trying to pass the guard but Mcgillicutty defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tyler Alvarez showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Alvarez.
Alvarez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Mcgillicutty ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Alvarez clinches up with Mcgillicutty and pushes him back against the cage.
Mcgillicutty is looking to break free of the clinch but Alvarez has double underhooks.
Mcgillicutty's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Mcgillicutty avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mcgillicutty misses with a double jab
and Alvarez counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Mcgillicutty has his foot on Alvarez's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Alvarez works his way back into a safe position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mcgillicutty has Alvarez pulled in close to control his posture.
Alvarez postures up.
Alvarez looking to improve position, pressing down on Mcgillicutty's thigh with his hand. Mcgillicutty seems to be working to lock up a guilotine though... is Alvarez paying attention? Apparently not! He's locked it up tight! Alvarez's face has turned purple! Will he tap? Will he! YES! He's tapped! Mcgillicutty picked his opening and made it count! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Paddy Mcgillicutty!
Paddy Mcgillicutty is the new lightweight champion!
Paddy Mcgillicutty spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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