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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dan Phillips (ranked 23431 p4p, 5824 weight class) and Michal Sykora (ranked 287 p4p, 268 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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dan Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michal Sykora!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Anthony Taglia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sykora scores with a nice body kick.
Phillips moves in looking to clinch but Sykora pushes him off.
The fight stays on the outside here - Phillips looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sykora shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Phillips napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Sykora looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Phillips is trying to improve his position.
Sykora has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Phillips is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Sykora yanks on the arm and Phillips is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Sykora.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Michal Sykora!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Antonio Aisa (ranked 24650 p4p, 6185 weight class) and Jack Jones (ranked 584 p4p, 575 weight class). Jones is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Dance Wiv Me (Radio Edit). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonio Aisa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jack Jones!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Aisa closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Jones looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Aisa gets through Jones's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Aisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisa forces Jones back against the cage and clinches.
Aisa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Jones postures up in Aisa's guard and throws a big left but Aisa blocks it.
Aisa tries to strike from the bottom.
Jones thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Aisa not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Aisa might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Aisa looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
Jones postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisa working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Jones doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Jones manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Aisa is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones prevents Aisa from getting back to his feet.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Aisa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Jones sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Aisa somewhat.
Antonio Aisa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Aisa throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aisa rushes Jones and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Aisa has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Jones is defending well against a takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones is trying to push Aisa away but Aisa has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Aisa manages to break the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Aisa clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Jones breaks from the clinch.
Aisa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Jones finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Aisa could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Aisa shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Aisa misses with a takedown attempt - Jones sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Aisa misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa has Jones pressed against the cage, preventing Jones from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Jones is trying to break the clinch but Aisa is controlling him.
Come on Aisa - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Jones gets underhooks to prevent Aisa's takedown attempt.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Aisa.
Aisa tries to pull guard but Jones won't allow it.
Aisa manages to break the clinch.
Aisa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
That's four 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.
Aisa clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Aisa manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Aisa looking for a guillotine here but Jones defends easily.
Jones drops back looking for a leg! Aisa is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Aisa manages to kick Jones off! Jones jumps back into Aisa's guard.
Aisa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Aisa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jones is looking to clinch.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Antonio Aisa is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones tries to keep at a distance but Aisa has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jones pulls guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Aisa with a nice head shot there.
Jones keeping moving, preventing Aisa from controlling successfully.
Aisa wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Jones is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisa stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Aisa stands up and we're back to a striking position.
Aisa throws a nice head kick!
Aisa misses with a series of wild punches.
Jones slaps away a takedown attempt from Aisa, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Jones appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Aisa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Aisa closes this distance looking for a takedown but Jones circles away.
Jones throws a counter combo.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Aisa moves into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Aisa avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Aisa jumps guard.
Aisa looking to control.
Jones looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Jones postures up.
Jones postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Aisa is trying to control the position but Jones postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Jones works over Aisa with some ground and pound from guard.
Jones throws a big right hand that misses.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Aisa drives through and clinches with Jones against the cage.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Aisa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Jones prevents a takedown attempt there.
Jones tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Aisa tries to pull guard but Jones holds him up against the cage and eventually Aisa drops back down to his feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nice uppercut there from Aisa.
Aisa is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Aisa lands a high kick!
Aisa misses with a takedown
and Jones counters with a thumping low kick.
Aisa has taken the fight to the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Aisa drags the fight down to the ground.
Jones working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jones stopping the sweep attempt from Aisa.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Antonio Aisa dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Jones tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Aisa clinches up with Jones and pushes him back against the cage.
Aisa is looking to take this one to the mat.
Antonio Aisa has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Jones manages to break the clinch.
Aisa shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Jones as he jumps to the side.
Aisa instigates a clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Aisa pulls guard effortlessly.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Jones throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Aisa works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Jones postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Aisa bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Jones's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Aisa's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Aisa landing with the ground and pound.
Aisa stands and steps away. Jones gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Aisa takes the fight into the clinch.
Jones wants to break the clinch but can't.
Aisa is working for takedown but Jones is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Antonio Aisa. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
Jones tries to pull guard but Aisa won't allow it.
Aisa is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jones can do to turn this around?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Aisa obliges.
Aisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aisa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aisa escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Aisa rushes Jones and presses him up against the cage.
Jack Jones has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Aisa breaks the clinch.
Jones has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Aisa.
Aisa gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Aisa manages to break the clinch.
Aisa pushes Jones up against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Aisa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Jones pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Aisa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Aisa rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jones moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Antonio Aisa is winning the standup battle so far.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Aisa.
Aisa doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Jones counters with a head kick. That will keep Aisa thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Jones doesn't manage to clinch there - Aisa circles away.
Aisa throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jones misses with a jab, cross combination.
Aisa attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
No luck for Aisa with that takedown attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Aisa circles away from the clinch attempt.
Aisa shoots in but no luck this time.
Jones throws a head kick that misses.
Jones has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Jones tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Aisa looks for a takedown but Jones sprawls well.
Aisa buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Antonio Aisa showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Aisa 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 Russell Pearce scores the fight 30:27
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 30:27
Judge Columbo Gatti scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Antonio Aisa!
The defeated Jack Jones had this to say: 'Look! I pulled a hamstring yesterday and it's yet to recover so shut up and get out my face!'.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Jaward Kamara (ranked 5009 p4p, 5822 weight class) and Dechlan Tomsett (ranked 249 p4p, 267 weight class). Dechlan Tomsett will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jaward Kamara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dechlan Tomsett!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, John Roberts and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tomsett fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kamara is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Tomsett.
Tomsett throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kamara.
Tomsett misses with a combination
and Kamara counters with a shoot takedown. Tomsett fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara looking to pass the guard.
Tomsett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamara defends well.
Kamara controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Kamara defends well.
Tomsett is trying to keep Kamara in close.
Our spies down at at Team Mass Valley Academy inform us that Tomsett has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Kamara wants to pass the guard but Tomsett is keeping the position.
Kamara wants to stand but Tomsett is controlling his posture from full guard.
Kamara trying to move into half guard but instead Tomsett has managed to sweep!
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.
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.
Tomsett trying to control but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Tomsett pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kamara is keeping the position for now.
Kamara knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Tomsett on the ground.
Tomsett stopping the sweep attempt from Kamara.
Tomsett not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Tomsett drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Tomsett jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Kamara working for a triangle but Tomsett defends it easily.
Kamara seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett controlling from the top position.
Tomsett passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tomsett trying to control the action but Kamara is working from the bottom.
Kamara stops Tomsett from passing to mount.
Kamara is looking for a sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
You can see the frustration on Kamara's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Tomsett trying to control the position but Kamara is working away.
Tomsett tries to move into full mount but can't pass Kamara's legs.
Kamara trying his best to control but Tomsett has mounted him.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamara tries to hold on but Tomsett pushes him away.
Tomsett is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Kamara to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Kamara shrugs it off.
Tomsett wants to control but Kamara has made it back to half guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Kamara closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Tomsett's guard.
Tomsett working a defensive guard here.
Tomsett is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Kamara is controlling him.
Kamara is stalling in the full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tomsett keeping full guard, as Kamara tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tomsett trying to keep a closed guard but Kamara is proving a slippery customer.
Kamara trying to move into half guard but instead Tomsett has managed to sweep!
Kamara is pulling down on Tomsett's head to control his posture.
Tomsett working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Kamara pulls Tomsett in close to his closed guard and prevents Tomsett from doing any damage or advancing position.
Kamara is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Tomsett wants to control from the top but Kamara keeps moving.
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.
Tomsett slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
Tomsett wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamara keeps working.
Tomsett taking a break here but Kamara is having none of it and regains half guard.
Kamara wants to get back to full guard but Tomsett has mounted him!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamara tries to control the position but Tomsett now has his back.
Tomsett has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Tomsett trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Tomsett looking for the choke but no joy.
Kamara is keeping busy.
Tomsett has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett looking for the RNC.
Tomsett is looking for the choke from the back position but Kamara is controlling his hands well.
Kamara trying to control but he's just got himself in more trouble.
Kamara really must keep his cool here. He's controlling one of Tomsett's hands and whilst he does that, he's got a chance of escaping the position.
Tomsett is not going to allow Kamara to sit and survive in this position.
Tomsett looking to break Kamara's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Kamara remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Tomsett will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kamara trying to control but not successfully.
Dechlan Tomsett has got the better of the ground game so far.
Tomsett doesn't have the hooks in and Kamara manages to turn into his guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dechlan Tomsett showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Kamara looks to land a left hand but Tomsett moved out of range nicely.
And Tomsett tries to counter it with a takedown but Kamara pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Tomsett throws a leg kick
and Kamara counters with a shoot takedown. Tomsett fights it but they end up in guard.
Kamara is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Tomsett is trying to control the position but Kamara postures up.
Kamara stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Tomsett swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Kamara gets to his feet - Tomsett follows without any prompting.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kamara shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
A punch combination from Tomsett misses.
Kamara just misses with a punch to the body.
Tomsett looks to land a right hand but Kamara moved out of range.
Tomsett misses with a wild combination.
Kamara is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamara defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Tomsett.
Tomsett throws a low kick but Kamara avoids it.
Kamara scores with a punch to the head.
Kamara feints and as Tomsett raises his hands in defense, Kamara changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Tomsett wriggles free and stands up.
Tomsett tries to bum rush Kamara with a series of wild strikes but Kamara uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Kamara drops down looking for a counter takedown but Tomsett sprawls and moves away.
Kamara 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.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kamara would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Kamara passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Tomsett struggling a bit here.
Dechlan Tomsett is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett isn't going anywhere.
Kamara remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Tomsett is looking for a sweep.
Tomsett is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Kamara's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Kamara looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tomsett is trying to stand up here but Kamara is controlling him well.
Tomsett trying to control but Kamara postures up.
Kamara is pressing down on Tomsett's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tomsett is holding on for now.
Tomsett is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kamara dodges the punch combination from Tomsett.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
A combination from Tomsett does no damage.
Tomsett throws a head kick that misses.
Jaward Kamara has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kamara throws out a loose jab but Tomsett uses good head movement to avoid it.
The fighters circling - Kamara throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Tomsett tries to land a front kick but Kamara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Kamara is looking to counter with a body kick.
Tomsett throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Kamara shoots in for a takedown but Tomsett shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kamara tries to sprawl but Tomsett drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Tomsett is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Kamara holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Kamara is trying to get back to full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jaward Kamara.
Well Tomsett has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 28:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 28:30
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dechlan Tomsett!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Richardson (ranked 4034 p4p, 5668 weight class) and Saras Kolmi (ranked 138 p4p, 180 weight class). Saras Kolmi will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kevin Richardson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Saras Kolmi!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Roberts and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Richardson fails with a takedown attempt.
Richardson misses the shot to the body.
Richardson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Kolmi misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Richardson is looking for a counter combo.
Kolmi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolmi wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Richardson jumps guard but Kolmi stands there with Richardson around his waist. Richardson gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Richardson has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
A right handed body shot lands from Kolmi.
Richardson is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmi jumps guard.
Richardson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Richardson wants to pass the guard but Kolmi is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richardson won't allow Kolmi to get back to his feet.
Richardson won't allow Kolmi to sweep him here.
Richardson is fighting to break Kolmi's control of his arms but Kolmi is doing a good job of controlling the position at the moment.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kolmi can do anything to dispel that myth.
Let's hope that Kolmi has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Kolmi looking to control.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Kolmi closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Kevin Richardson has been cut.
Kolmi closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Kolmi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Kolmi has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Richardson avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Kevin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saras Kolmi.
Richardson is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Kolmi to keep the fight standing.
Kolmi fails to pull the fight into his guard.
A bit of stalling here from Kolmi.
Richardson gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Richardson wants to pass to mount but Kolmi is defending the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmi slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Kolmi looking for a sweep. Not yet Kolmi, not yet.
Richardson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Kolmi looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Richardson passes into side control.
Richardson wants to control but Kolmi is keeping him busy.
We've been informed that Kolmi has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
You can see the frustration on Kolmi's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Kolmi tries to bench press Richardson off him but Richardson keeps the position.
Richardson decides to stand back up.
Richardson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Kolmi moves into the clinch.
Kolmi escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kolmi shoots in looking for a takedown. Richardson tries to sprawl out of it but Kolmi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Richardson manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Richardson tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Kolmi manages to circle out of the way.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saras Kolmi dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Kolmi lands with a straight right. Richardson didn't see that one coming.
Kolmi moves into range and clinches up with Richardson.
Richardson is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Richardson lands a nice uppercut.
Kolmi throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Kolmi jumps into guard, dragging Richardson to the mat.
Kolmi looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmi working for submissions but it's allowed Richardson to get to half guard.
Kolmi is staying active underneath Richardson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmi wants to get back to full guard.
Kolmi looking for submissions off his back.
Kolmi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Richardson is looking to take a break and control but Kolmi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
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.
Kolmi keeping control of the position.
Richardson is looking to take a break and control but Kolmi is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolmi tries to clinch but Richardson is having none of it.
Richardson throws a sloppy head kick and Kolmi moves out of range easily.
Kolmi moves into the clinch successfully.
Kolmi leaning his opponent against the cage.
Kolmi tries to pull guard but Richardson holds him up against the cage and eventually Kolmi drops back down to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kolmi wants to take the fight to the mat but Richardson manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Kevin Richardson has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Saras Kolmi.
Richardson wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Richardson drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Kolmi gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Kolmi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Richardson smiles and moves away.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Richardson has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Kolmi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Richardson is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Kolmi.
Kolmi is working for takedown but Richardson is calmly controlling the position for now.
Richardson pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kolmi clinches up with Richardson and pushes him back against the cage.
Richardson goes for a takedown attempt but Kolmi pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kolmi shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmi trying to control the action but Richardson is working from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Saras Kolmi showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Kevin Richardson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Kolmi scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Kolmi manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Richardson on his heels. He'll look to pass Richardson's guard now, I'm sure.
Kolmi trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Kolmi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Richardson is keeping the position for now.
Kolmi has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kolmi is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kolmi stays in close to Richardson's body and controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kolmi keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Richardson's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kolmi postures up in Richardson's guard and throws a big left but Richardson blocks it.
Kolmi's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Richardson looking to hit a scissor sweep but Kolmi is one step ahead there.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Kolmi closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Richardson quickly recovers to half guard.
Kolmi is looking to take a break and control but Richardson is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Still in half guard, Kolmi seems content to control.
Richardson tries to get to full guard but Kolmi has control of the leg.
Well, if Kolmi is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Richardson trying to control here.
Kolmi lands strikes from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richardson wants to control but Kolmi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kolmi really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Richardson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Richardson taking some punishment here, with Kolmi in his half guard.
Kolmi keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Kolmi seems to be looking for submissions.
Ground and pound from Kolmi.
Kolmi stalling away here and it's allowed Richardson to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Kolmi trying to control the position from guard on top but Richardson is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four 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.
Kolmi postures up.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kolmi moves into range and clinches up with Richardson.
Kolmi is trying to pull guard but Richardson has him pressed against the cage.
Kolmi gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Richardson regains guard.
Kolmi trying to stand up but can't free himself from Richardson's guard.
Richardson is trying to control the position but Kolmi postures up.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kolmi trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Kevin Richardson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saras Kolmi is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Richardson keeping moving, preventing Kolmi from controlling successfully.
And that's the end of the fight!
Saras Kolmi comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Kolmi has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 27:30
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Saras Kolmi!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bulkan Mayon (ranked 4440 p4p, 4754 weight class) and Voodoo Child (ranked 144 p4p, 152 weight class). Bulkan Mayon had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Bulkan Mayon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Voodoo Child!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mayon shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Mayon showed some decent athleticism there.
Child is trying to escape back to his feet but Mayon uses the scramble to pass into side control.
A lull in the action here as Mayon stalls from top position.
Mayon is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Child looks calm but he's in trouble here. Mayon gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Child is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Mayon lets go of the hold and Child can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bulkan Mayon!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nino Babel (ranked 4535 p4p, 4428 weight class) and Danilo Silva Martins (ranked 491 p4p, 487 weight class). Silva Martins has chosen Bongo Cha Cha Cha as his entrance music. Nino Babel has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Nino Babel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Danilo Silva Martins!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Eddie Farnsworth and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Silva Martins shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Babel napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Babel struggling a bit here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Babel is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Silva Martins thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Silva Martins lands strikes from half guard.
Silva Martins is trying to control the action in half guard but Babel is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Babel is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Silva Martins pulls his head out easily.
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel blocking the ground and pound attempt from Silva Martins.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Babel trying to control from the bottom.
Silva Martins seems to be looking for submissions.
Silva Martins seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Babel does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Babel looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Babel tries to roll over but Silva Martins keeps him under control.
Silva Martins is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Silva Martins trying to mount his opponent but Babel defends it.
Silva Martins wants to work for an arm triangle but Babel is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Silva Martins trying to pass the guard but Babel defending well.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Silva Martins seems to be working for a kimura but Babel defends the submission attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Babel actively working from the bottom here.
Babel looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Silva Martins wants to free his trapped foot but Babel is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Babel gets full guard.
Silva Martins 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.
Silva Martins must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Babel has thrown up a leg looking for a triangle. Silva Martins doesn't defend quickly enough and Babel has managed to lock this one up! Can Silva Martins escape?! NO! He's tapping out! Damn, that was a quick submission - congrats to Babel on a fantastic submission victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Nino Babel!
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kern Hals (ranked 5688 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Albert Stevens (ranked 182 p4p, 97 weight class). Stevens has chosen Fat Albert as his entrance music. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Kern Hals!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Albert Stevens!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Russell Pearce and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hals shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Stevens pinned against the cage. Stevens gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Hals keeps the fight on the outside.
As Stevens looks to move away, Hals throws a big counter combo but Stevens just gets out of the way.
Kern Hals seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stevens drops Hals with a beautiful combination! Hals stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Stevens is looking for the KO!
 Hals is rocked!
It looks like Kern Hals has been cut.
Hals looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Stevens is fending him off so far but Hals persists. Nope, Stevens circles away and we're back to standing.
Oh Hals is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Hals fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Stevens, pushing him back against the cage.
Hals seems to have got his legs back now.
Hals stalling against the cage.
Stevens manages to pull guard.
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!
Stevens is trying to keep Hals in close.
Hals is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stevens looking to hit a scissor sweep but Hals is one step ahead there.
Hals pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Stevens is keeping the position for now.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Hals accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hals gets to his feet - Stevens follows without any prompting.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hals.
Stevens shoots for a double leg takedown but Hals sprawls well. He's pushed Stevens's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Hals looks to score with a jab to the body but Stevens is just out of range.
Hals shoots for a takedown but Stevens saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Stevens feints the counter takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Kern Hals. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hals avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Hals lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Stevens tries to keep at a distance but Hals has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hals tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Stevens smiles and moves away.
Oooooh!!! Stevens has knocked Hals down with a huge combo! Stevens steps away and waves a wobbly Hals back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hals shoots in for a takedown but Stevens shows good takedown defense.
A big right followed by a crushing left from Stevens knocks Hals out cold! Ouch - that one's going to be featured in highlight reels for years to come!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Albert Stevens!
In his post fight interview, Albert Stevens gave a big smile as he said 'HEY HEY HEY. It's FAT ALBERT.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Cosmo Houston (ranked 4206 p4p, 3923 weight class) and Anders Kristiansen (ranked 495 p4p, 465 weight class). Houston comes to the cage accompanied by Kanye West - No Child Left Behind. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Cosmo Houston!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Anders Kristiansen!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, David Schapiro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Kristiansen. Beautiful body shot.
Houston looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Kristiansen closes the distance looking to clinch
and Houston counters with a two punch combo.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but Houston shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Kristiansen turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Kristiansen has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
Houston tries to bum rush Kristiansen with a series of wild strikes but Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Houston lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Kristiansen circles away quickly and effectively.
Houston uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kristiansen.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kristiansen showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Houston.
Houston fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Kristiansen throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Houston.
Kristiansen lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kristiansen drops Houston with a beautiful combination! Houston stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - Kristiansen is looking for the KO!
Houston is rocked!
Houston tries to bum rush Kristiansen with a series of wild strikes but Kristiansen uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Oh Houston is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Kristiansen misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Houston throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kristiansen with the counter takedown but Houston avoids it easily.
Houston tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kristiansen counters with a nice body shot.
Houston seems to have got his legs back now.
Kristiansen scores with a punch to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Houston sets himself, and Kristiansen steps forward looking for the clinch! Houston avoids it this time.
Kristiansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Kristiansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristiansen scores with a jab to the body.
Kristiansen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Houston under the eye.
Houston pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Some wild striking there from Houston.
Cosmo Houston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston throws a right and a left that Kristiansen avoids nicely.
Houston throws a right hand that Kristiansen ducks under and follows up with a left that Kristiansen also avoids with ease.
Kristiansen was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Kristiansen tries to clinch but Houston is having none of it.
Houston misses with the combination.
Houston just misses with a punch to the body.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up but Houston swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Kristiansen lands a right hook to the body.
A low kick from Kristiansen misses
and Houston counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Houston misses with a body shot
enabling Kristiansen to counter with a crisp jab.
Kristiansen lands a nice leg kick that just misses Houston's sensitive parts.
Houston throws a series of punches but Kristiansen moves out of range.
Houston checks a low kick from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Houston counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen dives in and grabs Houston's left leg, looking for a takedown. Houston pushes down on Kristiansen's head and hops out.
Cosmo Houston has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Anders Kristiansen.
Kristiansen keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Kristiansen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Houston rather than just go for the knockout.
Kristiansen misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Kristiansen fails in his attempt to clinch.
Houston is looking for a counter combo.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch.
Houston rushes Kristiansen and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
A right hook to the body lands for Kristiansen.
Houston pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kristiansen ducks under a wild hook from Houston.
Kristiansen shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Houston as he avoids it easily.
Kristiansen goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.
Houston is looking for a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen is looking to clinch but Houston is avoiding it.
Kristiansen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Houston manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kristiansen slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Nice takedown defense from Houston. No joy for Kristiansen on that attempt.
Kristiansen wants to clinch.
Houston throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kristiansen.
Kristiansen misses with a jab, cross combination.
Houston throws a nice looking combination but Kristiansen bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Houston misses with a double jab.
Houston has taken the fight to the clinch.
Kristiansen fails to pull the fight into his guard.
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 Cosmo Houston will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Kristiansen forces Houston back against the cage and clinches.
Kristiansen manages to break the clinch.
Some wild striking there from Kristiansen.
Houston instigates a clinch.
Houston breaks the clinch.
Kristiansen throws a series of punches but Houston avoids them all with ease.
Houston throws a right and a left that both miss.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Houston paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Houston punishes Kristiansen's body with a nice straight punch.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
A nice combination there by Houston.
Houston misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Houston cracks Kristiansen with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristiansen is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Houston is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Kristiansen can do to turn this around?
Kristiansen throws a body punch but Houston moves out of range.
Houston ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kristiansen moves away.
Kristiansen throws a nice looking combination but Houston bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Houston fails to land with a series of punches.
Houston throws a right and a left that Kristiansen avoids nicely.
Kristiansen throws a quick inside leg kick.
Kristiansen tries to close the distance and clinch but Houston swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Houston seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
A nice leg kick from Kristiansen, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kristiansen throws a right and a left that both miss.
Kristiansen fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Houston appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Houston moves into the clinch.
Kristiansen tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Houston breaks from the clinch.
Kristiansen scores with a body shot.
Kristiansen slips a jab and a cross from Houston.
Kristiansen misses with the combination.
Houston looks to throw the jab but Kristiansen is out of range.
Houston looks to score with a jab to the body but Kristiansen is just out of range.
Houston swinging wildly here.
Houston misses with a few strikes there.
Houston takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kristiansen dodges the punch combination from Houston.
Kristiansen misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Cosmo Houston is winning the standup battle so far.
Houston looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Kristiansen now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Good work by Houston as he checks the leg kick.
Houston avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sloppy strikes from Houston. Those never looked like landing.
Houston throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Houston lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Houston.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Houston swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Kristiansen closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Houston's guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Houston working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Kristiansen.
Kristiansen engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Kristiansen wants to stand but Houston has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Houston pushes Kristiansen off and gets back to his feet.
Houston doesn't manage to clinch there - Kristiansen circles away.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kristiansen throws a head kick that misses.
Kristiansen lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Houston misses with a body punch
and Kristiansen connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Houston misses with a wild combination.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick that misses.
Kristiansen goes for a double leg but Houston avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Houston continues to drive forward.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Kristiansen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Cosmo Houston dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Houston misses with the combination.
Kristiansen keeps the fight on the outside.
Houston moves to clinch but Kristiansen breaks away
and Kristiansen counters with a right hand to the body.
No joy there for Houston, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Kristiansen throws a leg kick but Houston checks it.
Houston throws a big counter combination but Kristiansen scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
That kick from Kristiansen tenderised Houston's leg. Houston is trying to keep his angry face on.
Houston throws a combination that misses
and Kristiansen counters with a stiff right hand.
Kristiansen lands a left and a right that send Houston crashing to the mat, dazed. Kristiansen thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kristiansen Throws a clean left jab. Kristiansen Twirls his body and connects with a Spinning Back Fist that connects flush with Houston's chin! Houston crumbles to the ground and Kristiansen follows up with some unanswered strikes. It's all over!! Nice standup skills displayed by Kristiansen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:49 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Anders Kristiansen!
Anders Kristiansen thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Kanud Odimabesser (ranked 3386 p4p, 3718 weight class) and Vitaly Anisimov (ranked 424 p4p, 455 weight class). Kanud Odimabesser 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 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Kanud Odimabesser!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Vitaly Anisimov!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Jorge Garcia and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Anisimov misses.
Anisimov jabs Odimabesser to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Anisimov misses with an uppercut
and Odimabesser counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Vitaly Anisimov has been cut.
Odimabesser slips a straight right by Anisimov.
Odimabesser throws a quick counter head kick but Anisimov was just out of range.
Anisimov throws a looping overhand right but Odimabesser ducks down to avoid it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Anisimov.
It looks like Kanud Odimabesser has been cut.
Vitaly Anisimov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Odimabesser ducks under a wild hook from Anisimov.
The crowd cheers as Anisimov lands an impressive looking overhand right. Odimabesser doesn't seem phased though.
Odimabesser looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Anisimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Odimabesser counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Anisimov jabs Odimabesser right on the nose. Odimabesser blinks but takes it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Anisimov throws out a loose jab but Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Odimabesser lands a nice leg kick that just misses Anisimov's sensitive parts.
Anisimov throws a lazy uppercut
and Anisimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anisimov connects with a looping right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anisimov throws out a loose jab but Odimabesser uses good head movement to avoid it.
Anisimov misses with a left hand
and Anisimov takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Anisimov throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Anisimov throws a body shot but no joy.
Odimabesser throwing a counter right hand but Anisimov manages to avoid it.
Odimabesser staying out of range there.
Anisimov throws a poor cross that misses
and Odimabesser makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Anisimov. Odimabesser does a little dance to reset his feet.
Odimabesser lifts his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Anisimov throws a shot from downtown. Odimabesser moves away and avoids it.
Anisimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Odimabesser counters with a leg kick.
Anisimov misses with a lunging right hand
and Odimabesser counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Odimabesser blocks a jab.
Anisimov fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Anisimov rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Odimabesser counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Anisimov throws the left hand but Odimabesser avoids the punch easily.
It looked like Odimabesser wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Odimabesser lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
The fighters circling - Anisimov throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anisimov walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Anisimov has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Anisimov misses with a shot to the body
and Odimabesser counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Odimabesser feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Anisimov sprawling to the canvas! Anisimov rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Odimabesser finish him?!
 Anisimov is rocked!
Anisimov throws an overhand right that lands on Odimabesser's shoulder, as Odimabesser tries to avoid the shot.
Odimabesser swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Anisimov is still on wobbly legs! Can Odimabesser finish him?
Anisimov lands a nice shot that snaps Odimabesser's head back.
Kanud Odimabesser's cut is getting worse.
The fighters circling - Odimabesser throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Anisimov swings widly with a right hand
and Odimabesser counters with a crisp right that sends Anisimov to the canvas! Odimabesser follows up with punches from the mount and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kanud Odimabesser!
An out of breath Kanud Odimabesser 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Samuel Henrique Dionisio Cabrera Netros (ranked 2654 p4p, 3379 weight class) and he he (ranked 355 p4p, 422 weight class). Dionisio Cabrera Netros comes to the cage accompanied by Luna y sol. The key to victory for Samuel Henrique Dionisio Cabrera Netros has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Samuel Henrique Dionisio Cabrera Netros!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, he he!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Columbo Gatti and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice straight punches there by Dionisio Cabrera Netros. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Dionisio Cabrera Netros.
Dionisio Cabrera Netros thuds his right hand into he's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
he walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Dionisio Cabrera Netros lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Nice uppercut lands for Dionisio Cabrera Netros. That snapped he's head back.
he is rocked!
he shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Dionisio Cabrera Netros's guard.
he is still in real trouble! Can Dionisio Cabrera Netros finish him?
he wants to control from the top but Dionisio Cabrera Netros keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dionisio Cabrera Netros is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Dionisio Cabrera Netros trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
he drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Dionisio Cabrera Netros manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now he has Dionisio Cabrera Netros in his guard.
he seems to have recovered his senses.
Dionisio Cabrera Netros is looking to stand up but he won't let him.
he escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Dionisio Cabrera Netros gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dionisio Cabrera Netros trying to stand up but can't free himself from he's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Our spies down at at Shadow Warriors inform us that he has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Dionisio Cabrera Netros has a momentary lapse of concentration, allowing he to throw up a leg and lock on what appears to be a pretty tight triangle! Dionisio Cabrera Netros is fighting it off but it's all too little too late - he pulls down on the head and he's put Dionisio Cabrera Netros to sleep! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). he he!
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