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Raul Kyshenko had a terrible time trying to make weight. After initially coming in at 209.2, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. Stepping on the scales for a second time, he still failed to make the required weight and after much deliberation, his fight with Abdul Azizsbatereja was cancelled. |
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Delbert Mazzariello (ranked 3085 p4p, 4724 weight class) and Jack Falcon (ranked 403 p4p, 528 weight class). Falcon has chosen O Retrô Ativo - Heróis do Status Quo as his entrance music. This should be a great matchup!
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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 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Delbert Mazzariello!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jack Falcon!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Falcon stuffs the takedown.
Mazzariello looks for a takedown but Falcon sprawls well.
Falcon throws a hook but Mazzariello blocks it.
Falcon just misses with a punch to the body.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mazzariello.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Delbert Mazzariello. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mazzariello fails with a takedown attempt.
Falcon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mazzariello was well out of range. Poor timing from Falcon.
Falcon scores with a three punch combo!
Falcon has worked on his takedown defense in the runup to this fight and it is paying off so far.
Mazzariello looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Falcon is fending him off so far but Mazzariello persists. Nope, Falcon circles away and we're back to standing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some wild striking there from Falcon.
Falcon wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Falcon lands a big head kick that sends Mazzariello tumbling to the mat! Falcon takes a step backwards and waves Mazzariello back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Mazzariello is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Falcon 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 Mazzariello to the mat, unconscious! This fight is all over! Mazzariello just couldn't keep out of the way of the whole flurry of punches!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Jack Falcon!
A relieved looking Jack Falcon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Paddy OBrien (ranked 3852 p4p, 3935 weight class) and Aram Grigorian (ranked 470 p4p, 482 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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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 7 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Paddy OBrien!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
OBrien gets tackled into the cage by Grigorian. Grigorian maintains the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Grigorian.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
I was talking to OBrien's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
OBrien tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Grigorian smiles and moves away.
Grigorian just misses with a punch to the body.
OBrien is looking for a counter combo.
Grigorian has closed the distance and engaged OBrien in a clinch.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A right hand to the body from Grigorian.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Grigorian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Grigorian throws an elbow but it misses.
OBrien pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
OBrien has Grigorian up against the cage in a clinch.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
Grigorian prevents the takedown attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian throws a punch but it's blocked by OBrien.
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OBrien can't get the takedown.
A head punch on the inside from Grigorian fails to land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Grigorian.
OBrien leaning his opponent against the cage.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
A nice left hand lands by Grigorian.
OBrien connects with a nasty looking knee right to Grigorian's face.
 It looks like Aram Grigorian has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from OBrien.
OBrien's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
OBrien lands a hook that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
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!
OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
Grigorian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Grigorian misses with the head strike.
OBrien avoiding damage.
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien shoots in for a takedown but Grigorian shows good takedown defense.
OBrien drives through and clinches with Grigorian against the cage.
OBrien working some nice short punches in the clinch.
OBrien lands a shoulder strike.
Grigorian works on OBrien's body with a couple of short punches.
OBrien blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Grigorian wants to break the clinch but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
OBrien misses with some punches.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a jab to the jaw.
 It looks like Paddy OBrien has been cut.
Grigorian takes the fight into the clinch.
Grigorian misses with a short punch on the inside.
OBrien wants to break free but Grigorian has control.
Grigorian breaks from the clinch.
OBrien has taken the fight to the clinch.
OBrien makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
OBrien gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
OBrien looking to slow down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien breaks the clinch.
Aram Grigorian seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
OBrien clinches up against the cage.
Grigorian lands with a left to the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Grigorian.
OBrien misses with a knee strike.
OBrien has Grigorian pushed against the cage.
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian takes the fight into the clinch.
OBrien looking for a takedown.
Grigorian throws a head punch that misses.
A body shot lands from Grigorian.
Grigorian on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Grigorian lands with a short head shot on the inside.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Grigorian pushes OBrien up against the cage in a clinch.
Grigorian has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
OBrien stalling in the clinch but Grigorian improves position.
OBrien misses with a knee strike.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OBrien lands a left hand that snaps the head of Grigorian backwards.
OBrien lands a left hand.
OBrien lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian scores with a shoulder strike.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Grigorian lands a right hand.
Grigorian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Grigorian has OBrien pressed against the cage, preventing OBrien from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
OBrien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien looking to throw knees to the head but Grigorian is blocking nicely.
Grigorian lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Grigorian has a couple of punches blocked by OBrien.
OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
OBrien lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
OBrien wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
Grigorian misses with some punches.
Aram Grigorian seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
OBrien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Grigorian pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Grigorian instigates a clinch.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from OBrien.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien stalling.
Grigorian has thrown a lot of knees so far in this fight and we're lead to believe that's something he's been working on the gym prior to this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A head punch blocked on the inside by OBrien.
A left hand lands to the body for Grigorian.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
OBrien jumps guard but Grigorian stands there with OBrien around his waist. OBrien gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Grigorian working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
OBrien takes a shot to the head.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien pressing his opponent against the cage.
Grigorian lands a right hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grigorian looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike.
OBrien is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
OBrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms.
OBrien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Grigorian is defending well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Paddy OBrien. That's going to take a lot out of him.
OBrien is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Grigorian scores with a nice short uppercut.
OBrien throws a knee to the head but misses.
Grigorian lands a hook to the side of the head.
Grigorian using the Thai plumb to throw knees but OBrien has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Grigorian.
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigorian gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Grigorian blocks an uppercut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Grigorian lands with a light punch inside.
OBrien connects with a knee to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
OBrien scores with a nice hook to the head.
Grigorian tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Grigorian lands an elbow inside that OBrien shrugs off.
Grigorian managing to block the knees to the body from OBrien.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Grigorian lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Grigorian lands a hook that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Grigorian misses with a punch on the inside.
Grigorian lands a left hand that snaps the head of OBrien backwards.
Grigorian lands with a short shot to the head.
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
Grigorian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Aram Grigorian showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Grigorian looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
OBrien doesn't manage to clinch there - Grigorian circles away.
Grigorian instigates a clinch.
OBrien with a knee to the head.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Grigorian as OBrien tries to tie him up.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Come on OBrien - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
OBrien tries to keep at a distance but Grigorian has taken the fight into the clinch.
OBrien blocking some punches.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Grigorian.
Grigorian misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
Grigorian manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian closes the distance and clinches.
OBrien misses with a knee to the head.
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Grigorian tries to clinch but OBrien is having none of it.
Grigorian connects with a crisp jab.
OBrien falls off balance throwing a combination
and Grigorian counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Grigorian darts in and clinches OBrien up against the cage.
OBrien with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Aram Grigorian 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.
Grigorian lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Grigorian lands a nice uppercut.
OBrien stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Grigorian lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Grigorian scores with a shot to the side of OBrien's head.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
OBrien throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Grigorian blocks it with crossed arms.
Grigorian breaks the clinch.
Grigorian closes the distance and clinches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
OBrien is trying to stall.
Grigorian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Grigorian clinches.
OBrien trying to stall but Grigorian improves his position.
OBrien throws a head punch that misses.
OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OBrien tries a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks it.
OBrien tries for a takedown. No joy.
OBrien with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
OBrien blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Grigorian.
OBrien is struggling to control the position.
OBrien stalling.
OBrien gets a warning from the ref for wasting time.
OBrien breaks the clinch.
Grigorian avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Paddy OBrien has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Grigorian clinches.
OBrien using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Grigorian has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
OBrien blocking some punches.
OBrien tries to land a knee to the head but Grigorian blocks with his arms.
OBrien has a couple of punches blocked by Grigorian.
And that's the end of the fight!
Aram Grigorian comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Grigorian 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 Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Aram Grigorian!
Aram Grigorian thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Mason Rogers (ranked 932 p4p, 1784 weight class) and Corbin Leopold (ranked 106 p4p, 189 weight class). Corbin Leopold has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Mason Rogers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Corbin Leopold!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
As Leopold looks to move away, Rogers throws a big counter combo but Leopold just gets out of the way.
Rogers looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Leopold swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Rogers.
It looks like Mason Rogers has been cut.
Leopold waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Rogers.
Leopold gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Leopold darts in and clinches Rogers up against the cage.
Leopold prevents a body shot from Rogers.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Leopold.
Rogers wants a takedown but no success here.
Leopold lands a body punch in the clinch.
Leopold pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leopold works Rogers's body with a nice hook.
Rogers is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rogers slips a jab and a cross from Leopold.
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!
Leopold lands with a right hand.
Rogers is rocked!
Rogers lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Leopold throws a body punch but Rogers moves out of range.
Leopold throws out a loose jab but Rogers uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leopold throws a body shot but no joy.
Leopold throws a shot from downtown. Rogers moves away and avoids it.
A chopping leg kick lands by Rogers.
Leopold takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Rogers scores with a leg kick.
Leopold lands with a jab that stuns his opponent. Rogers is looking to close the distance but Leopold sees it coming and throws a beautiful knee! Rogers crumbles to the mat and that's all she wrote! Let's hope Rogers is OK because that was naaaaaasty!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Knee). Corbin Leopold!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Kiloe (ranked 1190 p4p, 2315 weight class) and Efraim Turban (ranked 163 p4p, 290 weight class). Kiloe's entrance music is Boys Noize - Lava Lava. A fine choice. Turban has chosen Nadav Guedj - Golden Boy as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 12 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Kiloe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Efraim Turban!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Micheangelo Fripello and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kiloe chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Turban can pounce on him.
Kiloe avoids the body shot from Turban.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Kiloe looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Turban throws a hook to the side of Kiloe's head but Kiloe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Turban pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
We've been told by Kiloe's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Kiloe tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Turban manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Kiloe tries to clinch but Turban moves out of range.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiloe.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban unleashes a big counter combination but Kiloe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Kiloe closes the distance and pushes Turban back into the cage.
Turban breaks the clinch.
Turban with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Turban lands a jab to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban swings for the body but Kiloe moves out of range.
Kiloe moves in looking to clinch but Turban pushes him off.
Turban misses with a hook. Kiloe ducked under it nicely.
Turban jabs Kiloe right on the nose. Kiloe blinks but takes it well.
Kiloe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiloe ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Turban moves away.
Turban avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Turban stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A nice inside leg kick there by Turban. That's going to slow Kiloe down.
Kiloe blocks a leg kick.
Kiloe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Turban lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Turban jabs Kiloe to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Turban throws a half hearted mid kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Kiloe clinches.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turban pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Kiloe wants to clinch up but Turban keeps it at a distance.
Kiloe clinches.
Turban works on Kiloe's body with a couple of short punches.
Turban blocks an uppercut.
Turban's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Turban swings for the body but Kiloe moves out of range.
Kiloe lands a left and a right that send Turban crashing to the mat, dazed. Kiloe thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 Turban is rocked!
It looks like Efraim Turban has been cut.
Kiloe misses with a two punch combination.
Turban is trying to counter with his kicks.
Turban stuns Kiloe with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe tries to clinch but Turban moves out of range.
Turban with a jab.
Turban misses with a leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Turban as he connects with a hook.
Kiloe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Turban looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Kiloe rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Turban moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turban throws a leg kick but Kiloe moved away.
Turban has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Kiloe swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kiloe rushes Turban and presses him up against the cage.
Kiloe escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Kiloe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Turban.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turban circles away.
Turban cracks Kiloe with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kiloe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kiloe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kiloe tries to clinch
and Turban counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Kiloe fails in his attempt to clinch.
Turban dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Kiloe. That did some damage!
Turban with a jab.
Turban keeps the fight on the outside.
Turban tries to land a leg kick but Kiloe saw it coming and moves away.
Efraim Turban seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Turban swats away the attempt to clinch by Kiloe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Efraim Turban's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Turban scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Pete Kiloe is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Kiloe wants to clinch but Turban slips to the side
and Turban counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Kiloe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Turban punishes Kiloe's body with a nice straight punch.
Kiloe is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Kiloe looks to score with a jab to the body but Turban is just out of range.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Kiloe looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Kiloe tries to close the distance and clinch up but Turban swats him away and circles back towards the center.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban with a jab.
Kiloe instigates a clinch.
Kiloe throws a head punch that misses.
Turban blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kiloe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Turban backwards.
Turban manages to break the clinch.
Turban lands a glancing blow to the side of Kiloe's head.
Kiloe closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Turban scores with a punch to the head.
Kiloe doesn't manage to clinch there - Turban circles away.
Turban let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kiloe checks a leg kick.
Kiloe tries to clinch up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Turban throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kiloe misses with a few strikes there.
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!
Turban throws a chopping leg kick but Kiloe manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Kiloe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turban.
Kiloe shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Kiloe moves out of range of the strikes.
Kiloe is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Turban.
Turban gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Kiloe moves into the clinch.
Turban has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Turban controls the action.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
Kiloe misses with some punches.
A body shot lands from Turban.
Kiloe doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kiloe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Turban lands a left hand that snaps the head of Kiloe backwards.
Kiloe is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Turban is keeping busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe just leaning against Turban, taking a breather.
Turban is pushing Kiloe up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Pete Kiloe has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Turban being controlled against the cage.
Kiloe throws a punch but it's blocked by Turban.
Kiloe breaks the clinch.
Kiloe slips a jab from Turban.
Turban works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Turban throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Turban punishes Kiloe's body with a nice straight punch.
Turban throws a body punch but Kiloe moves out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Turban dips to his left and cracks Kiloe with an uppercut!
Turban throws a head kick that misses.
Turban pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiloe on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Turban scores with a jab to the body.
Kiloe moves in looking to clinch but Turban pushes him off.
It seemed like Turban was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Turban circles away from the clinch attempt
and Turban counters with a nice body shot.
Kiloe tries to clinch
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
Turban misses with a body kick.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Kiloe tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Efraim Turban showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Efraim Turban's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kiloe is looking to clinch but Turban is avoiding it.
Kiloe is looking to clinch.
Turban jabs at Kiloe's body.
A slapping leg kick lands for Turban.
Kiloe tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Turban counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Turban circles away from the clinch attempt.
Turban doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Turban gets tackled into the cage by Kiloe. Kiloe maintains the clinch.
Kiloe can't find room to land a body shot as Turban controls the action.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Turban escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Turban fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kiloe tries to clinch there but Turban circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Turban! But no joy.
Turban cracks Kiloe with a good jab.
Turban misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Turban is looking to score with low kicks.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Turban tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiloe was well out of range. Poor timing from Turban.
Kiloe drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Turban lands a head kick. Kiloe smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Turban misses with a body shot.
Kiloe throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Kiloe tries to clinch up but Turban circles away and keeps his distance.
Kiloe walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Turban misses with a jab, cross combination.
A jab from Turban does it's job there.
Kiloe takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
That kick from Turban tenderised Kiloe's leg. Kiloe is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kiloe slips a straight right by Turban.
Kiloe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
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!
Turban clobbers Kiloe with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Efraim Turban seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Kiloe moves out of range of the body kick.
Turban throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Turban throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Turban connects with an inside leg kick.
Turban ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiloe moves away.
Kiloe closes the distance looking to clinch
and Turban counters with a right hand to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Turban - that will leave a mark!
Kiloe takes one on the button.
Turban throws a nice head kick!
Turban throws a looping overhand right but Kiloe ducks down to avoid it.
Turban just misses with a punch to the body.
Turban tries to land a leg kick but Kiloe saw it coming and moves away.
A jab lands there for Kiloe.
A punch combination from Kiloe misses.
Turban looks to throw the jab but Kiloe is out of range.
Kiloe fails with an attempt to clinch.
Kiloe fails to land with a series of punches.
Turban fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Turban lands with a right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Kiloe throws a series of punches but Turban moves out of range.
Kiloe tries to clinch but Turban is having none of it.
Turban with a nice calf kick.
Turban lands a right hook to the body.
Turban lands with a good body shot.
Nice straight punches there by Turban. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Turban.
Turban thumps Kiloe with a low kick.
Turban looks to land a combination but Kiloe avoids it well.
As Turban looks to move away, Kiloe throws a big counter combo but Turban just gets out of the way.
Kiloe wants to clinch up but Turban keeps it at a distance.
Turban throws a leg kick but Kiloe moved away.
Efraim Turban is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiloe fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
And that's the end of the fight!
Efraim Turban comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Turban winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Josh West scores the fight 27:30
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 27:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Efraim Turban!
Efraim Turban managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, HARDCORE Threads, into his post fight interview.
In defeat, Pete Kiloe stepped up to the mic, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Liger Justin (ranked 1558 p4p, 995 weight class) and Wesley Shutes (ranked 227 p4p, 149 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 13 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Liger Justin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Wesley Shutes!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Colin Fray and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shutes catches Justin with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Justin with a jab.
Justin shoots in for a takedown but Shutes shows good takedown defense.
Shutes showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Justin.
Shutes lands with a hook. Justin tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Justin on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Shutes scores with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a series of punches but Justin avoids them all with ease.
Justin misses with a straight left.
Justin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Justin checks a leg kick.
Shutes lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Justin moved away.
Shutes throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
No joy there for Justin, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
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!
Justin throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
No joy there for Shutes, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Justin sizes up Shutes with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Justin scores with a punch to the head.
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Justin.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Justin's leg. Justin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Justin jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Nice uppercut there from Shutes.
Shutes is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Justin.
Justin throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Shutes.
Shutes misses with a low kick.
Justin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shutes on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Shutes throws a leg kick but Justin sees it coming and moves out of range.
Justin throws a series of punches but Shutes avoids them all with ease.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Shutes misses with a body kick.
Justin throwing a counter right hand but Shutes manages to avoid it.
Shutes chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Shutes tries to bum rush Justin with a series of wild strikes but Justin uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Justin throws a combination that misses
and Shutes makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Justin takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Justin walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Shutes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Justin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shutes attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Justin waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Shutes.
Wesley Shutes is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice defenses there by Shutes.
Justin is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Shutes moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Justin jabs Shutes right on the nose. Shutes blinks but takes it well.
Shutes lands a lovely overhand right.
Justin darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Justin there.
Shutes is looking to escape.
Justin keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Justin is trying to control the action in half guard but Shutes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Justin winds up and cracks Shutes with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Justin throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Justin thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
The fighters are battling for position here. Shutes manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Shutes looking for a sweep. Not yet Shutes, not yet.
Shutes had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Justin defends it easily.
Justin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Shutes looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Justin passes into side control.
Justin with the ground and pound but Shutes regains half guard under the barage of strikes.
Justin is trying to control the action in half guard but Shutes is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Justin wants to pass the guard but Shutes is defending well.
Shutes is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Justin's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Justin's back!
You can see the frustration on Justin's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Justin trying to control the hands but Shutes breaks the grip.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Justin is trying to break free.
Shutes trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Shutes keeps control of the position as Justin tries to break free.
Justin is keeping busy.
Shutes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Wesley Shutes will probably get the nod.
That's time! Justin's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Shutes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Shutes fails to land with a series of punches.
Justin dives in for a single leg takedown but Shutes sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Shutes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Justin changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Shutes fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Shutes staying out of range there.
Shutes throws the kick towards the body but Justin avoids it.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Shutes.
Justin swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Justin misses with a series of wild punches.
Shutes now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Shutes with the inside leg kick.
Justin looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Justin on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Justin throws a shot to the body.
Justin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Justin throws a hook but Shutes avoids it easily.
Justin avoids the body shot from Shutes.
Liger Justin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Justin blocks the body kick.
Shutes slips under a jab from Justin.
Justin misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Shutes! But no joy.
Justin swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shutes ducks under a wild hook from Justin.
Shutes thows a left - swing and a miss!
Shutes throws out a leg kick but Justin moves out of range and Shutes only half commits.
Shutes works over Justin's head and body with a nice combination.
Shutes connects with an inside leg kick.
Shutes defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Justin.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liger Justin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Shutes clinches.
Shutes keeps control of Justin as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Shutes blocks an uppercut.
Shutes misses with a shot to the kidneys.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Shutes just misses with a elbow thrown towards Justin's brow.
Shutes wants to stall.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Justin's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Justin throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justin at a distance.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Shutes throws a head kick that misses.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Justin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Shutes counters with a straight right hand.
Shutes lands a leg kick that knocks Justin off balance momentarily.
A good leg kick by Shutes.
Justin keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Justin throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Justin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Shutes has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
A big right from Justin misses.
Justin misses with a wild combination.
Justin cracks Shutes with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A head kick misses from Shutes.
Shutes lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Justin at a distance.
Shutes moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Justin keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A nice leg kick lands there from Shutes.
Justin throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Shutes on the side of the head.
Justin lands a jab to Shutes's midsection.
Shutes throws a nice looking combination but Justin bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Shutes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Justin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
Justin lands with a nice body punch.
Justin is trying hard to land a takedown here. Shutes sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Shutes connects with a body shot that sends Justin's belly button to the back.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Justin on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Shutes. Shutes obviously looking to wear him down.
Shutes keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes throws a lazy head kick
and Justin counters with a takedown into side control.
Justin in side control, throwing shots but Shutes defends.
Shutes is trying to get back to half guard.
Justin lands an elbow.
Shutes manages to get back to half guard.
Liger Justin overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Ground and pound from Justin.
Shutes is trying to maintain the position but Justin is very close to passing his half guard.
Shutes wants to improve his position but Justin is controlling well.
Shutes keeps control of the position for the meantime.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Wesley Shutes showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Shutes misses with an attempted mid kick.
Justin half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Shutes lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Justin takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Justin misses the jab.
Shutes jabs at Justin's body.
A shot to the body from Justin misses
and Shutes counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Justin takes a swing at Shutes's ribcage but misses.
Shutes throws a push kick but Justin slaps the foot to one side.
A slow jab from Justin misses its intended target.
Shutes misses with a body shot.
Shutes misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shutes has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Justin misses with a jab, cross combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shutes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Justin.
Shutes looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Good leg kick by Shutes.
Justin misses with a combination
and Shutes counters with a leg kick.
Shutes throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Justin appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Shutes closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shutes with a nice calf kick.
Justin chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Shutes can pounce on him.
Justin ducks under a wild hook from Shutes.
Wesley Shutes seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Shutes connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Justin swinging wildly here.
Shutes throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Justin looks to land a left hand but Shutes moved out of range nicely.
Justin misses with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a slapping leg kick.
Shutes slips a jab and a cross from Justin.
Shutes steps in looking to counter with the mid kick but it doesn't connect.
Shutes scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Justin shoots in for a double leg but Shutes sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Shutes throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Justin changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
A leg kick checked by Justin.
That kick from Shutes tenderised Justin's leg. Justin is trying to keep his angry face on.
Justin throws a shot from downtown. Shutes moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Justin looks to land a combination but Shutes avoids it well.
Sloppy strikes from Shutes. Those never looked like landing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Shutes misses with a double jab.
Justin stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Shutes.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Justin.
Justin misses with the combination.
Shutes throws a nice inside leg kick.
Shutes moves out of range of the strikes.
Shutes throws a hook to the side of Justin's head but Justin sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Justin avoids a kick to the body.
Justin drops down looking for a counter takedown but Shutes sprawls and moves away.
A shot to the liver by Shutes. Beautiful body shot.
Justin connects with a right hand. Shutes shakes it off.
Justin checks a low kick from Shutes.
Shutes tries to score with a low kick but Justin moves his leg out of the way.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Shutes. That's going to slow Justin down.
Justin misses with an uppercut. Shutes saw that one coming.
Shutes is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Shutes tries to clinch but Justin is having none of it.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Shutes lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Justin has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Justin and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Justin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Shutes looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Shutes moves out of range as Justin strikes.
Justin throws a body shot but no joy.
Justin swings widly with a right hand
and Shutes counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Shutes defending well as Justin loads up on a big left hand.
Shutes swings away with a body shot that misses
and Justin counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Shutes trying to control the position.
Shutes has his foot on Justin's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Justin works his way back into a safe position though.
Justin preventing the sweep.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shutes is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Justin defends well.
Justin showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Wesley Shutes is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Justin with a flurry of punches that miss.
Justin postures up in Shutes's guard and throws a big left but Shutes blocks it.
Justin lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Shutes is looking for a triangle but Justin pushes his legs off easily.
Liger Justin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Justin is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that's the end of the fight!
Wesley Shutes comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Shutes winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 27:30
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 27:30
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Wesley Shutes!
After the fight, Wesley Shutes was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Dave Ashbourne Jr (ranked 1050 p4p, 1119 weight class) and Dragon Li Chai (ranked 62 p4p, 69 weight class). Ashbourne Jr comes to the cage accompanied by Vertical Horizon - You're A God. 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 9 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dave Ashbourne Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dragon Li Chai!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ashbourne Jr leaves Chai with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Chai closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Ashbourne Jr's guard.
Chai trying to control but Ashbourne Jr is working from the bottom.
Chai slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashbourne Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ashbourne Jr keeping full guard, as Chai tries to pass.
Ashbourne Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Ashbourne Jr tries to get out of the position.
Chai trying to control the position from guard on top but Ashbourne Jr is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr trying to keep a closed guard but Chai is proving a slippery customer.
Chai pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Ashbourne Jr is keeping the position for now.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ashbourne Jr stuffs the takedown.
Chai avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chai drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Ashbourne Jr defends it well.
Chai connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Ashbourne Jr momentarily.
Ashbourne Jr blocks a jab.
Chai ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Ashbourne Jr moves away.
Chai fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Dave Ashbourne Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dragon Li Chai.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Chai circles away quickly and effectively.
Chai gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Ashbourne Jr.
Ashbourne Jr waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Chai.
Chai throws a big shot that misses.
Ashbourne Jr throws a lazy right hand but Chai sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ashbourne Jr throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Chai on the side of the head.
Chai throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Ashbourne Jr tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Chai is in Ashbourne Jr's guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Chai's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chai looking to sit in guard and control but Ashbourne Jr gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Ashbourne Jr trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Ashbourne Jr postures up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ashbourne Jr is stalling in the full guard.
Chai throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Chai looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Ashbourne Jr has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Chai is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Chai is trying to control the position but Ashbourne Jr postures up.
Ashbourne Jr trying to control but Chai is working from the bottom.
Ashbourne Jr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Ashbourne Jr wants to control from the top but Chai keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chai wants to sweep here but Ashbourne Jr controlling him for the moment.
Ashbourne Jr lying in Chai's guard like a wet fish here, stalling away. Chai decides he's had enough of all that nonsense - he escapes his hips and locks up an armbar! Wow, that was slick! Ashbourne Jr taps! This one is aaaaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Dragon Li Chai!
Dragon Li Chai took his opportunity to call for a title shot in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 2076 p4p, 3265 weight class) and Joe Higgins (ranked 287 p4p, 425 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Joe Higgins!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Higgins walks into a jab.
A left and a right from Higgins both land. Nice combination.
Higgins throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Mein Armbach has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Higgins finds it's way round the side to connect with Mein Armbach's head.
Mein Armbach fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Higgins avoids it easily.
Higgins fails to land with a series of punches.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A left lands for Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
Higgins digs a good body shot into Mein Armbach's ribs.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach drives through with a takedown into guard.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes but missing.
Higgins wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Mein Armbach tries to free his leg and advance position but Higgins is retaining full guard.
Higgins wriggles free and stands up.
Higgins throws a lazy right hand but Mein Armbach sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach swings for the body but Higgins moves out of range.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach lands a nice looking body shot.
Higgins cracks Mein Armbach with an open hand slap.
Higgins on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Higgins throws a shot to the body.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
Higgins lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
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!
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down Higgins with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the side of Higgins's head but Higgins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Higgins misses with a two punch combination.
It looked like Mein Armbach was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Higgins.
Higgins connects with a body shot that sends Mein Armbach's belly button to the back.
Mein Armbach lands with an overhand left.
Mein Armbach throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Higgins misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Higgins is trying to stand up here but Mein Armbach is controlling him well.
Mein Armbach sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Higgins defending well though.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Higgins has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Mein Armbach is working away from the top position though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach not doing much here.
Mein Armbach is pressing down on Higgins's thigh, looking to free his foot. Higgins is holding on for now.
Higgins manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Mein Armbach keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Higgins working aggressively here.
Higgins pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Higgins lands a slapping body shot.
Joe Higgins is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Mein Armbach ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Higgins moves away.
Higgins swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Higgins thinking.
Mein Armbach scores with the left hand. Higgins knows he should have avoided that one.
Higgins throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mein Armbach shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Mein Armbach was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This has been an exciting period of action!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
An elbow from Mein Armbach crashes against the mat.
Mein Armbach is chipping away with strikes.
Higgins has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
Mein Armbach wants to lay and pray for a moment but Higgins keeps working.
Mein Armbach cracks Higgins with a big elbow.
Mein Armbach sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Higgins is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Mein Armbach tries to score with some ground and pound. Higgins controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Higgins is working to avoid the ground and pound but Mein Armbach connects with a decent elbow.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Higgins is trying to work for a sweep but Mein Armbach has mounted him!
Mein Armbach raining down hammerfists from mount.
Mein Armbach misses with a series of strikes from mount. He'll no doubt be working on his ground and pound when he gets back to the gym.
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 Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
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.
Higgins cracks Mein Armbach with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Mein Armbach connects with a nice looking jab.
Mein Armbach takes one to the chin there.
Mein Armbach misses with a hook.
Higgins keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Higgins fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Mein Armbach manages to avoid it.
Higgins bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A punch combination from Higgins misses.
Mein Armbach ducks under a wild hook from Higgins.
Higgins throws out a loose jab but Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid it.
Higgins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Higgins throws a shot from downtown. Mein Armbach moves away and avoids it.
Mein Armbach is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Higgins cracks Mein Armbach with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach lands a jab.
Joe Higgins seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach throws a hook but Higgins blocks it.
Mein Armbach gets the takedown into side control.
Higgins explodes and escapes back to his feet! Nice escape there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Higgins throws a nice looking combination but Mein Armbach bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Mein Armbach tries to counter with a takedown but Higgins is quick to defend against it.
Higgins throws a looping overhand right but Mein Armbach ducks down to avoid it.
Higgins thuds a left hand into Mein Armbach's body.
A swing and a miss from Higgins.
Higgins throws a right and a left that Mein Armbach avoids nicely.
It looked like Mein Armbach wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Higgins needs to keep his hands up - Mein Armbach had a free shot at his head there.
Higgins throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Mein Armbach drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Mein Armbach has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
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!
Mein Armbach postures up in Higgins's guard and throws a big left but Higgins blocks it.
Mein Armbach throwing strikes from guard but Higgins blocks nicely.
Higgins is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Higgins is looking to stand up but Mein Armbach isn't so interested in that idea.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach trying to control the position from guard on top but Higgins is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of digs.
Higgins keeping moving, preventing Mein Armbach from controlling successfully.
Mein Armbach won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet.
Higgins is pulling down on Mein Armbach's head to control his posture.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Higgins rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mein Armbach moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Higgins uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Mein Armbach.
Joe Higgins seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Higgins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mein Armbach throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Higgins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Higgins is just out of range.
It seemed like Higgins was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Higgins throws a left and a right that both miss
and Mein Armbach makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Mein Armbach looking to score a takedown here. Higgins is defending well but Mein Armbach drives through and ends up in Higgins's guard.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches to the head and body.
Mein Armbach advances to half guard.
Mein Armbach working Higgins over with strikes.
Nice strikes from Mein Armbach there.
Higgins regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach won't allow Higgins to get back to his feet.
Mein Armbach passes into half guard.
Mein Armbach trying to pass the guard but Higgins defending well.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is nestled in close to Higgins, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Mein Armbach lands strikes from half guard.
Higgins is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach is sitting in half guard. He's postured up and lands a nice elbow. Oh, Higgins is hurt! He's hurt bad - Mein Armbach fires away with more strikes and the referee jumps in to save Higgins from any more punishment! Congratulations to Mein Armbach! Great finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:53 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bender Mein Armbach!
Bender Mein Armbach looked relieved post fight as he said the following; 'I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Bardia Farrokhzad (ranked 591 p4p, 477 weight class) and Emiliano Blackburn (ranked 39 p4p, 34 weight class). Farrokhzad's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Iranian Baloch - This Is A Catch. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 17 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bardia Farrokhzad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emiliano Blackburn!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Farrokhzad throws a lazy uppercut
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Farrokhzad lands a jab to Blackburn's midsection.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the body
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Blackburn lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Blackburn drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Farrokhzad cracks Blackburn with an open hand slap.
Farrokhzad throws a predictable looking body shot
and Blackburn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Blackburn walks into a straight right hand from Farrokhzad.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Farrokhzad moves out of range of the strikes.
It looked like Farrokhzad wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Blackburn moves forwards but Farrokhzad connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Blackburn takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Blackburn is rocked!
Bardia Farrokhzad seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Farrokhzad jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Blackburn is still on wobbly legs! Can Farrokhzad finish him?
Farrokhzad throws a lazy right hand but Blackburn sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A nice side step and Blackburn releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Farrokhzad moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bardia Farrokhzad is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Blackburn slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Blackburn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Blackburn has time to react.
Blackburn misses with a hook.
Blackburn moves into the clinch.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
Farrokhzad blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Blackburn seems to have recovered his senses.
Blackburn lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Blackburn managing to block the knees to the body from Farrokhzad.
Blackburn is looking to take this one to the mat.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Farrokhzad tries to land a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks with his arms.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Farrokhzad misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Farrokhzad tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad scores a nice knee to the body.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Farrokhzad.
Blackburn has hold of one of Farrokhzad's legs. Farrokhzad is fighting the takedown attempt but Blackburn gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Farrokhzad looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Farrokhzad pulls Blackburn in close to his closed guard and prevents Blackburn from doing any damage or advancing position.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Blackburn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Blackburn in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Farrokhzad managing to control the position.
Blackburn controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Blackburn won't allow Farrokhzad to sweep him here.
Blackburn throws an elbow that misses. Farrokhzad uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Blackburn's guard. Nice move by Farrokhzad!
Farrokhzad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Farrokhzad postures up in Blackburn's guard and throws a big left but Blackburn blocks it.
Farrokhzad throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Blackburn works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Blackburn wants to stand up but Farrokhzad is controlling him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Blackburn is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Farrokhzad throwing strikes from guard but Blackburn blocks nicely.
Farrokhzad working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Blackburn's head.
Farrokhzad throws a strike but Blackburn rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Farrokhzad keeping moving, preventing Blackburn from controlling successfully.
Blackburn working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Blackburn landing some decent shots from guard.
Farrokhzad wants to improve his position but instead Blackburn has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Blackburn tries to close the distance and clinch but Farrokhzad swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Farrokhzad pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Bardia Farrokhzad is winning the standup battle so far.
Blackburn misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Farrokhzad ducks under a wild hook from Blackburn.
Farrokhzad closes the distance but Blackburn moves to the side
and Blackburn counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Blackburn manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Blackburn defending well as Farrokhzad loads up on a big left hand.
Blackburn looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Farrokhzad swings and misses with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad swings for the body but Blackburn moves out of range.
A cross from Blackburn lands.
Blackburn misses with a takedown attempt
and Farrokhzad counters with a two punch combo.
Farrokhzad looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Farrokhzad lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Farrokhzad connects with a right hand. Blackburn shakes it off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad moves to clinch but Blackburn breaks away
and Blackburn counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Blackburn throws a low kick but Farrokhzad avoids it.
Blackburn clinches.
Blackburn misses with some punches.
Farrokhzad lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackburn won't want to take too many of those.
Farrokhzad throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blackburn blocks it with crossed arms.
Farrokhzad can't find room to land a body shot as Blackburn controls the action.
Blackburn swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch to the body.
Blackburn stalling in the clinch but Farrokhzad improves position.
Farrokhzad lands a good knee to the midsection. Blackburn won't want to take too many of those.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad tries a knee to the head but Blackburn blocks it.
Farrokhzad stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Farrokhzad tries to throw a body punch but Blackburn avoids it by throwing Farrokhzad back against the cage.
Farrokhzad scores with a hook to the body.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Blackburn tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Blackburn misses with the head strike.
Farrokhzad misses with a punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad misses with a hook to the ribs.
Farrokhzad drops Blackburn with a big knee straight up the middle! Blackburn is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
Blackburn pushes Farrokhzad up against the cage in a clinch.
Farrokhzad lands a knee to the body.
Farrokhzad unloads a knee to the mid-section. Blackburn lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Blackburn blocks a body shot from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Farrokhzad with an attempt at a knee that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice left hand lands by Blackburn.
Blackburn is working Farrokhzad over against the cage.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farrokhzad blocking some punches.
Farrokhzad throws a punch but it's blocked by Blackburn.
Farrokhzad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Blackburn lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Farrokhzad is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Blackburn can do to turn this around?
Farrokhzad lands a right hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Farrokhzad as Blackburn tries to tie him up.
Blackburn wants to take the fight to the mat but Farrokhzad manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Farrokhzad lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Blackburn backwards.
Farrokhzad has a couple of punches blocked by Blackburn.
Farrokhzad tries a body shot but Blackburn blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Farrokhzads head.
Farrokhzad swings wildly with an uppercut but Blackburn uses good head movement to avoid it.
Blackburn fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Farrokhzad working aggressively here.
Farrokhzad's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Farrokhzad working aggressively here.
Blackburn on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Farrokhzad trying to land knees to the body.
Blackburn lands a hook that snaps the head of Farrokhzad backwards.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Blackburn lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Farrokhzad is rocked!
A head punch blocked on the inside by Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bardia Farrokhzad dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Blackburn throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Blackburn slips a jab from Farrokhzad.
Farrokhzad is looking to clinch but Blackburn is avoiding it.
Blackburn throws a jab but it's blocked by Farrokhzad.
Blackburn dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Good shot there by Blackburn.
Blackburn misses with a jab, cross combination.
Farrokhzad tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Blackburn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Farrokhzad tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Blackburn was well out of range. Poor timing from Farrokhzad.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Farrokhzad wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Farrokhzad misses the body punch
and Blackburn counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Farrokhzad wants to clinch
and Blackburn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Oh Farrokhzad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
That's one minute gone in the round.
BOOM! Blackburn lands a beautiful left hook that drops Farrokhzad. Farrokhzad tries to recover but Blackburn is having none of it, landing more punishing shots from mount. One final crushing shot and Farrokhzad lies motionless on the canvas. The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:07 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emiliano Blackburn!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Emiliano Blackburn waved his t-shirt featuring Conviction's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Seppo Sepi (ranked 188 p4p, 1320 weight class) and David Jones (ranked 3 p4p, 41 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the super heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Seppo Sepi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, David Jones!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Jeff Smith and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sepi fails with a takedown attempt.
Sepi uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jones.
Sepi changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Jones tries to avoid it but Sepi manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Jones to the ground. Jones escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sepi will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Sepi uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jones.
Jones fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Sepi checks it well.
Sepi tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Jones defends well and Sepi ends up having to push Jones into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Sepi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sepi has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Jones is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Sepi being controlled against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Jones.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi is looking for a takedown.
Jones gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Sepi regains guard.
Jones must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sepi's guard.
Sepi throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepi is looking for a triangle but Jones pushes his legs off easily.
Sepi looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jones stands up from Sepi's guard - Jones perhaps looking for a knockout.
Sepi is trying hard to land a takedown here. Jones sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
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.
Jones throws a leg kick but Sepi sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Jones is looking to chop away at Sepi's legs.
Sepi feints and as Jones raises his hands in defense, Sepi changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jones is looking to stand up but Sepi isn't so interested in that idea.
Jones is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Sepi wants to pass the guard but Jones is keeping the position.
Sepi slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Sepi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Jones is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Sepi asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Sepi goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Jones rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sepi's guard! Nice work there by Jones!
Sepi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones trying to stand up but can't free himself from Sepi's guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Sepi has his foot on Jones's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Jones works his way back into a safe position though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sepi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jones really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Sepi. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Sepi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Jones gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but David Jones will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Sepi shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Jones defends it nicely.
Jones rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sepi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Sepi needs to keep his hands up - Jones had a free shot at his head there.
Sepi misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Sepi closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Jones to the mat! Jones manages to get full guard.
Sepi pushes down on Jones's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Jones is defending against the submission attempts here by Sepi.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Jones is just riding it out for now. Sepi eventually gives up the hold.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sepi is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
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.
Jones tries to kick Sepi off but Sepi keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Sepi seems to be trying to get a kimura but instead Jones has recovered full guard.
Sepi pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Jones is keeping the position for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sepi stands and throws Jones's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Sepi wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Jones, who protects the arm well.
Sepi looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Sepi tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
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.
Sepi is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Sepi tries for a kimura but Jones is defending well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Seppo Sepi dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Sepi blocks a leg kick.
Sepi shoots in looking for a takedown. Jones tries to sprawl out of it but Sepi keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Jones manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Nice sprawl there from Jones as Sepi shoots in.
Jones stuffs the takedown attempt from Sepi. Sepi gets slowly back to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Seppo Sepi. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Sepi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Sepi at a distance.
Sepi really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sepi sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Seppo Sepi is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Jones takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Jones.
Sepi checks a leg kick nicely.
Sepi attempts a counter takedown but Jones avoids it well and moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sepi goes for a double leg but Jones avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jones continues to drive forward.
Jones works on Sepi's body with a couple of short punches.
Sepi has Jones pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Jones manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Sepi breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Sepi shoots in and drives through. Jones sprawls well.
Sepi looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jones throws a solid leg kick but Sepi takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Jones.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sepi shoots for a double leg takedown but Jones sprawls well. He's pushed Sepi's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Sepi closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
That kick from Jones tenderised Sepi's leg. Sepi is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jones shoots in for a takedown and gets it, with a heavy slam. That will score well with the judges.
Sepi is rocked!
Jones gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Oh Sepi is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Jones throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Sepi stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Sepi drops his hands momentarily. Jones doesn't need a second invitation, landing a shot to the temple. Sepi staggers and falls to the mat and the ref dives in to save him from any more punishment. Sepi doesn't seem happy with the stoppage but he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). David Jones!
David Jones very nearly forgot to thank PWNAGEâ„¢ amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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