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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Apostolos Angelopoulos (ranked 3087 p4p, 23002 weight class) and Victor Rose (ranked 378 p4p, 597 weight class). Apostolos Angelopoulos 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Apostolos Angelopoulos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Victor Rose!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Steve Montenegro and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Angelopoulos stuffs the takedown.
Rose throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Angelopoulos defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Rose.
Rose shoots in looking for a takedown but Angelopoulos manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Rose's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Apostolos Angelopoulos has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Victor Rose.
Angelopoulos displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Apostolos Angelopoulos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Rose takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Angelopoulos lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Angelopoulos.
Rose blocks a head kick by Angelopoulos.
Rose showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Angelopoulos.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rose shoots in but Angelopoulos avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Angelopoulos misses with a head kick.
Rose shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Angelopoulos as he avoids it easily.
Angelopoulos throws a head kick that half lands.
We've been told by Angelopoulos's head coaches at Catch Wrestling L.A. that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Rose shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Angelopoulos's guard.
Angelopoulos not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Angelopoulos is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Rose is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Angelopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Rose avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Angelopoulos working for a triangle but Rose defends it easily.
Rose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rose has managed to get both his arms back between Angelopoulos's legs - danger averted.
Rose lands a couple of elbows.
Angelopoulos utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Rose got a little sloppy there for a moment and Angelopoulos has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rose has managed to get both his arms back between Angelopoulos's legs - danger averted.
Rose missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rose throwing strikes but missing.
Rose drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Rose jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Rose has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rose 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.
Rose throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Angelopoulos works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Rose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Rose lands a couple of digs.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Rose accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Angelopoulos avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Rose throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Angelopoulos is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Rose is aware though and is defending well.
Rose postures up and lands a big shot to Angelopoulos's brow.
Angelopoulos is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Angelopoulos is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Rose rolls with it to try and escape but Angelopoulos cranks on the arm and Rose is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Apostolos Angelopoulos!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kobe Bryant (ranked 3581 p4p, 3947 weight class) and Math Riddle (ranked 467 p4p, 502 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 8 - 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 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Math Riddle!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Columbo Gatti and Chad Campbell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Riddle wants to clinch
and Bryant counters with a series of strikes. Riddle will be more careful next time no doubt.
Riddle finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Riddle scores with a sloppy right hand. Bryant should have avoided that one.
Riddle misses with a hook. Bryant ducked under it nicely.
Bryant jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bryant bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Riddle's head backwards.
Bryant throws a right and a left that both miss.
Bryant lands a two punch combo.
Riddle throws a right hand that Bryant ducks under and follows up with a left that Bryant also avoids with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bryant looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Riddle is looking to clinch.
Riddle tries a head kick but it misses.
Riddle misses with a right hand
and Bryant counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Riddle. Bryant shrugs it off though.
Bryant misses with a two punch combination.
Bryant looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Bryant closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Bryant escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Riddle listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Sloppy strikes from Bryant. Those never looked like landing.
Bryant takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Riddle scores with a head kick.
Bryant slips under a jab from Riddle.
Bryant scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Riddle throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bryant sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bryant pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Nice straight punches there by Riddle. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Riddle.
Riddle walks into a left hand.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Riddle tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Bryant counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Riddle clobbers Bryant with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Bryant lands a left and a right that send Riddle crashing to the mat, dazed. Bryant thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Riddle is rocked!
Bryant circles and sees the opportunity to plant his feet and throw a really nice straight left hand that drops Riddle to the canvas! Riddle doesn't know where he is but he's trying to survive - Bryant keeps piling on the pressure and forces the referee to step in! This one is aaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:50 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kobe Bryant!
Kobe Bryant 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bobby Mercer (ranked 2532 p4p, 3340 weight class) and Luiz Mendoza (ranked 158 p4p, 199 weight class). Mercer's entrance music is Why Can't We Be Friends by WAR. A fine choice. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Bobby Mercer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Luiz Mendoza!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Reed Andrews and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mendoza connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Mercer's hands.
Mercer takes a jab right on the kisser.
Mendoza lands a jab to the head.
No joy there for Mercer, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Mercer throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mercer throws a body kick that misses.
Mercer has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Beasties in the buildup to the fight.
Mendoza cracks Mercer with an open hand slap.
Mendoza with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Mendoza on the wrong end of a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mendoza stuns Mercer with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Mendoza tests Mercer's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Mendoza keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mercer.
It seemed like Mendoza was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mendoza cracks Mercer with a good jab.
Mendoza has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Mercer gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Mendoza.
Mercer throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mendoza fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mercer looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Mendoza is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Mercer had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Mercer throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mendoza throws out a counter right but Mercer avoids it with no problem.
Mendoza fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Mercer on the side of the head.
Mendoza scores with a hook.
Luiz Mendoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer misses with a wild combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza misses the shot to the body.
Mendoza bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Mercer swinging wildly here.
Mendoza scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Mendoza thuds his right hand into Mercer's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Mercer throws a series of punches but Mendoza avoids them all with ease.
Mendoza uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Mendoza dodges the punch combination from Mercer.
Mercer throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer throws a head kick but Mendoza moves out of range.
Mercer doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Mercer tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mendoza stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Mendoza shoots in for a takedown but Mercer shows good takedown defense.
Mercer takes one on the chin but seems OK.
A shot to the liver by Mercer. Beautiful body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mendoza. Mercer does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mendoza getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Mercer misses with an uppercut.
Some wild striking there from Mercer.
Mendoza lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Mendoza lands with a hook. Mercer tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Mercer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Mendoza.
Mercer takes one to the chin there.
Mercer throws a hook but Mendoza avoids it easily.
Mercer walks into a jab.
Mendoza bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Mercer's head backwards.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Mendoza misses its intended target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza with a jab.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mendoza ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Mercer looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Mercer looks to land a right hand but Mendoza moved out of range.
Mendoza works the jab nicely.
Mercer misses with a body kick.
Mendoza connects with the punch.
Mendoza lands a jab to Mercer's midsection.
Mendoza uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mercer.
Mendoza moves into range and connects with a jab.
Mercer is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mendoza.
Mendoza looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Mercer just misses with a punch to the body.
Mendoza keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Decent striking displayed by Mercer there.
Sloppy strikes from Mercer. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A cross from Mendoza lands.
Mendoza catches Mercer with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Mercer works Mendoza's body with a nice hook.
Mendoza avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Mendoza lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Mendoza lands a nice looking body shot.
Mendoza listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza with a nice cross.
A decent looking cross lands there for Mendoza.
Mendoza ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mercer scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nice shot by Mercer.
Mercer loads up on a big right hand but Mendoza slips the punch.
Mercer walks into a jab.
Mendoza scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Mercer misses with a looping right.
Mercer throws a looping overhand right but Mendoza ducks down to avoid it.
Mendoza with the counter takedown but Mercer avoids it easily.
Mercer takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Mendoza lands a really nice looking cross but Mercer seems unphased.
Mendoza might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Mendoza moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Mendoza looks like he wants to counter punch here.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mendoza darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
A nice inside leg kick there by Mercer. That's going to slow Mendoza down.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mercer darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Mendoza moves out of range of the body kick.
Mercer misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Mendoza.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mendoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Luiz Mendoza 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.
Mendoza lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mendoza avoids a kick to the body.
Mendoza walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mercer.
Mendoza jabs Mercer right on the nose. Mercer blinks but takes it well.
Mercer moves into range and connects with a jab.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mendoza misses with a hook to the ribs.
Mendoza lands an uppercut.
Mercer lands a left hand.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Mendoza swings wildly with an uppercut but Mercer uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mercer blocks a punch to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Stalling in the clinch from Mercer.
Mercer digs a right hand underneath Mendoza's ribcage. Mendoza let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Mendoza has a couple of punches blocked by Mercer.
Mercer throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Mercer works on Mendoza's body with a couple of short punches.
Mercer keeps control of Mendoza as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Mendoza has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Mercer throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mendoza lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mercer content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Mercer lands an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mercer blocks an uppercut.
Mendoza's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mendoza can't find room to land a body shot as Mercer controls the action.
Mercer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercer will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mendoza up against the cage.
Mercer lands a body shot in the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Mercer.
Mendoza tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Mercer just stands there and leans against the cage.
Mercer scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mercer lands a body shot in the clinch.
Mercer slowing the pace effectively.
Mercer lands with a light punch inside.
Mercer makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Mendoza tries to work over Mercer's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Mendoza wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Mercer lands a shot to the body.
Mercer lands a right hand.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercer.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Mercer.
Mercer presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mendoza is breathing heavily.
Mercer manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Mercer lands a nice uppercut.
Mercer gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer scores with a hook to the body.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike.
Mercer blocking some punches.
The referee is keeping an eye on Mercer - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Nice elbow from Mercer.
A right hand to the body from Mercer.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mendoza throws a punch but it's blocked by Mercer.
Mercer lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Mercer gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mendoza working aggressively here.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mendoza takes a shot to the head.
Mercer gets through Mendoza's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Mercer cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
A right hook to the body lands for Mercer.
Bobby Mercer has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mercer stalls.
Mercer cracks Mendoza with a nice body shot.
A body shot lands from Mercer.
Mercer lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mercer lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Mendoza.
Mercer is leaning against Mendoza and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A short body shot lands from Mercer as the two fighters clinch.
Mercer leaning against his opponent.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mercer scores with a shoulder strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mercer takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mendoza fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Mercer is struggling to control the position.
Mercer goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mercer can't find room to land a body shot as Mendoza controls the action.
Mendoza is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mercer to keep the fight standing.
Mercer presses Mendoza against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Mercer stalling against the cage.
Mercer lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Mercer lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Mercer lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mendoza has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Mercer misses with a body punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bobby Mercer dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mercer throws a right and a left that Mendoza avoids nicely.
Mercer throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Mendoza sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mendoza looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Mendoza lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Mercer shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Mendoza with a hook.
Mendoza is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
The fighters circling - Mendoza throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mendoza lands a jab.
Mendoza jabs Mercer to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Mendoza moves out of range as Mercer throws a body kick.
Mercer throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Mercer uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mendoza.
Mercer takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mercer scores with a jab. Mendoza acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mendoza throws a big shot that misses.
Mercer swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Mercer scores with a crisp jab that stopped Mendoza in his tracks.
Mendoza shoots in but Mercer avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Mendoza takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mendoza was well out of range. Poor timing from Mercer.
Mercer avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Mercer displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mendoza.
Mendoza takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mercer cracks Mendoza with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Mercer has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning Mendoza to stand back up!
Mendoza is rocked!
Mendoza scores with a jab.
Mendoza is still on wobbly legs! Can Mercer finish him?
Luiz Mendoza seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mendoza wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mercer slips under a jab.
Mercer takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Both fighters step back and shake their arms out. Mercer engages and cracks Mendoza with a massive lead left hook - Mendoza tumbles to the floor, out cold! What a shot! Mercer is delighted - all that hard work in training paid off!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:39 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bobby Mercer!
Our winner, Bobby Mercer, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dennis Casanova (ranked 2285 p4p, 2871 weight class) and Darius Perseu (ranked 293 p4p, 357 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Dennis Casanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Darius Perseu!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Casanova lands with a nice combination. Perseu backs away looking to recover.
Perseu takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Casanova throws a right hand that Perseu ducks under and follows up with a left that Perseu also avoids with ease.
Casanova lands with an uppercut that bounces Perseu off the cage and back into range.
Perseu shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Casanova pinned against the cage. Casanova gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
A lazy left from Casanova finds it's target.
Casanova keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
A punch combination from Casanova misses.
Horrible takedown attempt by Perseu or perhaps it was just good defense by Casanova, which made it look bad.
Dennis Casanova has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darius Perseu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Casanova lands with a shot to the body.
Casanova lands with a nice combination. Perseu backs away looking to recover.
Perseu will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Perseu fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Casanova avoids it really well and circles away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Casanova plants his feet and throws a 3 punch combo. Miss, miss, boom! The third punch, a big right hook, connects right on the temple and drops Perseu to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Perseu just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Dennis Casanova!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Robert Frost (ranked 1273 p4p, 2884 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 80 p4p, 169 weight class). Frost's entrance music is SETH ECT - B.L.A.S.T. A fine choice. Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Franklyn Lucas, Anthony Taglia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frost decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Slinger trying to control here.
Slinger is defending against the submission attempts here by Frost.
Slinger is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Slinger wants to control but Frost is keeping busy.
Frost wants to take a breather but Slinger is having none of it.
Frost is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Slinger defends it well.
Slinger is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Frost's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Frost's back!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frost is trying to break free.
Frost trying to get back to his feet but Slinger is in full control for now.
Slinger has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Frost.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slinger has managed to slip his arm under Frost's chin. This could be all over... yep, Frost is tapping out! Submission win for Slinger.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Patrick Slinger!
Post fight, Patrick Slinger stared into the camera and said 'Hard work pays off. Thanks to all of my coaches. Thanks to all the dedicated MMA fans who support me.'.
The defeated Robert Frost had this to say: 'Next time...'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Shinnosuke Nakagawa (ranked 1234 p4p, 2661 weight class) and Bobby Drake (ranked 189 p4p, 366 weight class). Nakagawa's entrance music is Koto - CloZee. A fine choice. Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Bobby Drake!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Drake.
Nakagawa avoids the body shot from Drake.
Drake swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A big left from Drake misses.
Drake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Nakagawa is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
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.
Drake is trying to control the action in half guard but Nakagawa is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Nakagawa is looking to control Drake's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Nakagawa avoid being mounted?
Nakagawa is trying to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nakagawa is doing well to control the position and prevent Drake from advancing to side control.
Drake controlling the pace.
Nice strikes from Drake there.
Drake working Nakagawa over with strikes.
Nakagawa is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Drake's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Drake's back!
Nakagawa looking to finish the fight with a rear naked choke. Drake is controlling Nakagawa 's left arm and he spins nicely into guard.
Nakagawa tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Nakagawa trying to keep a closed guard but Drake is proving a slippery customer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nakagawa has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Nakagawa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Nakagawa looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Drake working some strikes from top position.
Nakagawa keeping moving, preventing Drake from controlling successfully.
Nakagawa is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Nakagawa throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Drake sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Drake trying to control the position from guard on top but Nakagawa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Drake stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Nakagawa has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Drake manages to get his head free but now Nakagawa has transitioned to an armbar! Drake grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Nakagawa! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Shinnosuke Nakagawa!
Shinnosuke Nakagawa took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Damian Dilbrandt (ranked 1489 p4p, 1897 weight class) and Son Goku (ranked 208 p4p, 250 weight class). Goku is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Makafushigi Adventure. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Damian Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Son Goku!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goku pushes Dilbrandt up against the cage in a clinch.
Dilbrandt is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Goku throws a punch but it's blocked by Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt trying to control the position but instead, Goku has worked for underhooks and has pushed Dilbrandt into the cage.
Goku lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Goku tries to work over Dilbrandt's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dilbrandt breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dilbrandt dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick but Goku sees it coming and moves out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dilbrandt. Goku does a little dance to reset his feet.
Goku misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Goku throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku takes one to the chin there.
Dilbrandt fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Goku has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Dilbrandt swings widly with a right hand
and Goku counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Goku forces Dilbrandt back against the cage and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Dilbrandt.
Goku is working Dilbrandt over against the cage.
Dilbrandt tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A left hand lands to the body for Goku.
Dilbrandt tries to break the clinch but Goku is controlling the position.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
A short left from Goku.
 It looks like Damian Dilbrandt has been cut.
Dilbrandt is pressed up against the cage. Goku has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Dilbrandt down to the mat. Dilbrandt avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Goku misses with a leg kick.
Goku shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Goku.
Dilbrandt is looking to chop away at Goku's legs.
Dilbrandt swings for the body but Goku moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku dives in for a single leg takedown but Dilbrandt sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Goku misses with a body punch.
Dilbrandt throws a head punch that misses.
Goku throws a head punch that misses.
Goku has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Dilbrandt seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Goku can turn it around.
Goku tries to throw a body punch but Dilbrandt avoids it by throwing Goku back against the cage.
A short left from Goku.
Goku is trying to drag Dilbrandt to the mat but Dilbrandt just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Dilbrandt scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Dilbrandt leaning his opponent against the cage.
Goku can't find room to land a body shot as Dilbrandt controls the action.
Dilbrandt is pushing Goku up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Dilbrandts head.
Goku swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dilbrandt gets through Goku's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dilbrandt.
Goku goes for a takedown attempt but Dilbrandt pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Goku decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Goku sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Goku lands a nice short elbow.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Goku prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Goku seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Dilbrandt does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to full guard.
Goku lands with a punch from half guard.
Dilbrandt knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Goku on the ground.
Dilbrandt taking some punishment here, with Goku in his half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Goku working Dilbrandt over with strikes.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Goku not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Goku is looking for submissions but instead, Dilbrandt has regained full guard.
Dilbrandt controlling Goku's posture.
Dilbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Goku forces his way into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Son Goku will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Goku lands with a good body shot.
Dilbrandt throws a big shot that misses.
Goku swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Dilbrandt misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Dilbrandt throws a punch but it's blocked by Goku.
Goku fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Goku working aggressively here.
Goku is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Dilbrandt is defending well.
Dilbrandt lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with some punches.
Dilbrandt displaying some good clinch control by pressing Goku up against the cage.
Dilbrandt prevents a body shot from Goku.
Goku lands a takedown into guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goku works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Dilbrandt avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Goku.
Dilbrandt trying to hold on to Goku's head to control him but Goku postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Goku throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Goku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goku seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Dilbrandt is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Goku's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Goku's back!
Dilbrandt trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Goku tries to roll but Dilbrandt sticks to his back.
Goku wriggles onto his back under a barage of strikes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Dilbrandt throwing shots but Goku is blocking nicely.
Goku is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Goku is refusing to be controlled, as Dilbrandt sits in half guard.
Goku regains full guard. Nicely done.
Goku tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Goku looking for a sweep. Not yet Goku, not yet.
Dilbrandt throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Goku bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Dilbrandt's guard.
Goku has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Goku trying to control but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Goku scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Goku content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Goku trying to control the position from guard on top but Dilbrandt is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goku trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Son Goku has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt wants to sweep here but Goku controlling him for the moment.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Goku accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Goku in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Goku has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Goku pushes down on Dilbrandt's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Goku scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Dilbrandt is trying is best to control the position here.
Goku landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Goku is working for a kimura but Dilbrandt is defending it quite comfortably.
Goku thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
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.
The cut man is working on Damian Dilbrandt's cut.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Goku on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A telegraphed right hand from Goku misses the target.
Dilbrandt drops down looking for a counter takedown but Goku sprawls and moves away.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Goku was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt is looking to wear down Goku with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
The fighters circle momentarily. Goku darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Goku sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Goku misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Damian Dilbrandt is winning the standup battle so far.
A slapping leg kick lands for Dilbrandt.
Goku drives through and clinches with Dilbrandt against the cage.
A body shot lands from Dilbrandt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goku misses with the head strike.
Goku tries a body shot but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Goku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Goku lands a shot to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Dilbrandt dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Goku struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt stalling.
Goku working aggressively here.
Son Goku seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Dilbrandt working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Goku letting Dilbrandt take a breather here.
Dilbrandt looking to slow down the pace here.
Goku struggles to land a body shot inside as Dilbrandt controls his hands.
Dilbrandt manages to break the clinch.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Goku under the eye.
Damian Dilbrandt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Goku slips a jab from Dilbrandt.
Goku tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Dilbrandt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Goku looks to throw the jab but Dilbrandt is out of range.
Dilbrandt swats away the attempt to clinch by Goku.
Goku clinches up with Dilbrandt and pushes him back against the cage.
Goku prevents a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Goku goes for a takedown in the clinch but Dilbrandt prevents it.
Goku digs a right hand underneath Dilbrandt's ribcage. Dilbrandt let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Goku is looking for a takedown.
Damian Dilbrandt has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Son Goku.
Goku blocks a body shot from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Goku misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goku is working for takedown but Dilbrandt is calmly controlling the position for now.
Goku drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Goku drops down looking for an ankle pick but Dilbrandt pulls his leg out and moves away.
Goku is looking to clinch but Dilbrandt is avoiding it.
Dilbrandt ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dilbrandt misses with a straight left.
Goku looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Goku on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Dilbrandt tries to bum rush Goku with a series of wild strikes but Goku uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Goku eats them both and turns towards Dilbrandt to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Damian Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dilbrandt throws a series of punches but Goku avoids them all with ease.
Goku feints the counter takedown.
Goku on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
A jab from Dilbrandt finds it's way through Goku's defenses.
Goku tries to bum rush Dilbrandt with a series of wild strikes but Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Dilbrandt cracks Goku with an open hand slap.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Goku misses the shot to the body.
Dilbrandt attempts a counter takedown but Goku avoids it well and moves away.
Dilbrandt displaying good standup as he scores with a three punch combination.
Dilbrandt avoids the body shot from Goku.
Damian Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Dilbrandt fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Goku manages to avoid it.
Goku slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Goku shoots in but Dilbrandt avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Son Goku is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Goku moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Goku has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Goku there as he acknowledges the shot.
Dilbrandt throws a hook but Goku avoids it easily.
The fighters circling - Dilbrandt throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Goku stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
And that's the end of the fight!
Damian Dilbrandt showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Goku has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. 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 28:29
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Son Goku!
Son Goku seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Quinnen Williams (ranked 1835 p4p, 2650 weight class) and Ragnar Lothbrock (ranked 232 p4p, 316 weight class). Williams's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Here Comes the Boom. Quinnen Williams could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ragnar Lothbrock's chin.
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Quinnen Williams!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ragnar Lothbrock!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Joseph Jones and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Williams dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Lothbrock moves to clinch but Williams breaks away
and Williams counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Lothbrock has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Williams has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Lothbrock gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Williams is on top in guard.
Williams postures up in Lothbrock's guard and throws a big left but Lothbrock blocks it.
Williams stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Lothbrock swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lothbrock is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Williams tries to free his leg and advance position but Lothbrock is retaining full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Williams's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Williams thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Lothbrock avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lothbrock has his foot on Williams's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Williams works his way back into a safe position though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Williams throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lothbrock's head.
Lothbrock trying to keep a closed guard but Williams is proving a slippery customer.
Williams distracts Lothbrock with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Williams controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Lothbrock really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Williams. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Williams keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lothbrock's head.
Williams passes into half guard.
Williams working Lothbrock over with strikes.
Lothbrock is rocked!
Lothbrock has hold of Williams's hands but Williams slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lothbrock is still in real trouble! Can Williams finish him?
Williams trying to pass the guard but Lothbrock defending well.
We've been hearing that Williams has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Lothbrock is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lothbrock seems to have recovered his senses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Williams content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lothbrock's head.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Williams seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Williams not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lothbrock's head.
Williams drops an elbow to the side of Lothbrock's head.
Williams thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Lothbrock's head.
Williams lands with a punch from half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Williams content to control rather than advance.
Williams controlling the position here and throwing strikes from the top. Nice elbow lands there... and another... and another... oh, Lothbrock is out! Williams gets to his feet and admires his work - nice finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Quinnen Williams!
Quinnen Williams tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Fred Ottoman (ranked 1891 p4p, 1720 weight class) and Malcom Farquharson (ranked 241 p4p, 222 weight class). Ottoman comes to the cage accompanied by Terminator Theme. Malcom Farquharson acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Lethal high kicks
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Fred Ottoman!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Malcom Farquharson!
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Joseph Jones and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farquharson misses with the combination.
Ottoman throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Farquharson thuds a left hand into Ottoman's body.
Farquharson clinches up against the cage.
Ottoman misses with a punch on the inside.
Ottoman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Nice elbow from Farquharson.
It looks like Fred Ottoman has been cut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Ottoman.
Ottoman takes an elbow to the temple.
A frustrated look appears on Ottoman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farquharson lands an uppercut.
Ottoman is trying to break the clinch but Farquharson has him pressed against the cage.
Farquharson swings wildly with an uppercut but Ottoman uses good head movement to avoid it.
A frustrated look appears on Ottoman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Ottoman's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Ottoman looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Nice uppercut lands for Farquharson. That snapped Ottoman's head back.
Ottoman pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ottoman's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Farquharson connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Ottoman scrambles back to his feet.
Farquharson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ottoman.
Ottoman misses the shot to the body.
Ottoman's corner calls for a 1-2. Ottoman obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
 It looks like Malcom Farquharson has been cut.
Farquharson instigates a clinch.
Ottoman blocks a body shot from Farquharson.
Farquharson misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farquharson tries to throw a body punch but Ottoman avoids it by throwing Farquharson back against the cage.
Ottoman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Farquharson is looking to clinch but Ottoman is avoiding it.
It looked like Ottoman was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Farquharson.
Ottoman throws the kick towards the body but Farquharson avoids it.
Farquharson lands with a shot to the body.
Farquharson moves away from the strike by Ottoman.
Farquharson let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Farquharson throws a head kick that misses.
Ottoman misses with an uppercut.
Farquharson rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Farquharson takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ottoman cracks Farquharson with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Farquharson closes the distance and clinches.
Farquharson lands a left hand.
Farquharson lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Nice elbow from Farquharson.
Farquharson fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Ottoman has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Farquharson tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Farquharson.
Farquharson keeps control of Ottoman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Ottoman's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Farquharson keeps control of Ottoman as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Farquharson can't find room to land a body shot as Ottoman controls the action.
Farquharson lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Farquharson misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farquharson doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Farquharson creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Ottoman manages to break the clinch.
Ottoman swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ottoman tests Farquharson's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Farquharson throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ottoman throws a lazy uppercut
and Farquharson connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Ottoman takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Farquharson gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
That has opened up Malcom Farquharson's cut even more.
Farquharson slips a jab from Ottoman.
Farquharson cracks Ottoman with a right hand to the side of the head.
Farquharson throws the left hand but Ottoman avoids the punch easily.
Farquharson's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ottoman connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Farquharson scrambles back to his feet.
Ottoman throws a poor cross that misses
and Farquharson counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farquharson defending well as Ottoman loads up on a big left hand.
Farquharson steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Ottoman.
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!
Ottoman takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Ottoman scores with a nice strike.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farquharson just misses with a punch to the body.
Ottoman was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ottoman fakes the leg kick and throws a superman punch. It's knocked Farquharson out cold! Brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Fred Ottoman!
An out of breath and clearly excited Fred Ottoman thanked 88 Fight Club Clothing $50-$100 for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lindsay Apollo (ranked 479 p4p, 1380 weight class) and Donato Bilancia (ranked 29 p4p, 83 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lindsay Apollo!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Donato Bilancia!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Jorge Garcia and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Apollo scores with a sloppy right hand. Bilancia should have avoided that one.
Apollo has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Bilancia needs to keep his hands up - Apollo had a free shot at his head there.
Apollo misses with an uppercut.
Apollo throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bilancia with a poor takedown
and Apollo finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilancia manages to avoid it.
Apollo fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bilancia manages to avoid it.
Bilancia tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Apollo swivels and escapes.
Apollo looks to throw the jab but Bilancia is out of range.
Apollo will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
And Bilancia tries to counter it with a takedown but Apollo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Apollo defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Bilancia.
Lindsay Apollo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Donato Bilancia.
Apollo looks to land a right hand but Bilancia moved out of range.
Apollo pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Apollo.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Bilancia.
Apollo lands with a nice body kick.
Bilancia tries to clinch up.
Apollo lands a jab.
Apollo thumps Bilancia with a low kick.
Apollo throws a hook but Bilancia avoids it easily.
Bilancia is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Bilancia has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bilancia there as he acknowledges the shot.
Apollo sets himself and throws a head kick that knocks Bilancia to the ground! Apollo dives into full mount looking to finish!
Bilancia is rocked!
It looks like Donato Bilancia has been cut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Apollo takes his opponent's back. Perhaps a chance to lock up a rear naked choke here.
Bilancia is still in real trouble! Can Apollo finish him?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Apollo has the hooks in and he's looking for a rear naked choke here. Bilancia is defending well but eventually Apollo manages to get an arm under the chin and he's locked on the RNC! Bilancia has no choice but to tap now! He does! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lindsay Apollo!
Lindsay Apollo retains his bantamweight title!
Lindsay Apollo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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