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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Judo Grappler (ranked 5275 p4p, 1699 weight class) and Derrick Bradley (ranked 580 p4p, 254 weight class). Bradley has chosen Sudbury Saturday Night 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Judo Grappler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bradley defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Grappler.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bradley.
Bradley connects with a jab.
Nice jab there from Bradley.
and Bradley counters with a massive uppercut that badly hurts Grappler! He's just covering up as Bradley starts to tee off till the referee steps in and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Derrick Bradley!
Derrick Bradley decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baldwin Baldwin Conner (ranked 2414 p4p, 4045 weight class) and Love Yourz (ranked 297 p4p, 465 weight class). Baldwin Baldwin Conner has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldwin Baldwin Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Love Yourz!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Daniel Bishop and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yourz drives through and clinches with Baldwin Conner against the cage.
Baldwin Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Yourz gets an underhook and turns Baldwin Conner into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Baldwin Conner tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Yourz's elbow.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body punch.
Baldwin Conner avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
Yourz throws an elbow that misses.
Yourz misses with an elbow over the top.
Baldwin Conner stalling in the clinch but Yourz improves position.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yourz throws an elbow but misses.
Yourz blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Yourz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yourz lands a body punch in the clinch.
Baldwin Conner avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
Baldwin Conner blocks an elbow strike from Yourz.
Baldwin Conner lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Baldwin Conner lands a nice shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin Conner dodges an elbow strike from Yourz.
Nice elbow from Yourz.
 It looks like Baldwin Baldwin Conner has been cut.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yourz throws an elbow but misses.
Baldwin Conner blocks an elbow strike from Yourz.
Yourz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Baldwin Conner prevents a body shot from Yourz.
Yourz lands an elbow inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yourz gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner's cut is getting worse.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner blocks an elbow strike.
Baldwin Conner dodges an elbow strike from Yourz.
Yourz prevents a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner gets through Yourz's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Yourz misses with an elbow over the top.
Yourz's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Baldwin Conner scores with a nice hook to the head.
Baldwin Conner misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Baldwin Conner is trying to maintain a safe position but Yourz gets an underhook and turns Baldwin Conner into the cage.
Yourz misses with an elbow over the top.
Baldwin Conner avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
Baldwin Conner dodges an elbow strike from Yourz.
Yourz pushes off an throws an elbow but Baldwin Conner leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Baldwin Conner blocks the elbow strike.
Baldwin Conner dodges an elbow strike from Yourz.
Baldwin Conner swings wildly with an uppercut but Yourz uses good head movement to avoid it.
Yourz misses with an elbow over the top.
Yourz doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Baldwin Conner working aggressively here.
Baldwin Conner is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Yourz looks to throw an elbow but misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner has a couple of punches blocked by Yourz.
Baldwin Conner lands with a right to the head.
Baldwin Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
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!
Yourz throws an elbow but it misses.
A short right from Baldwin Conner on the inside.
Baldwin Conner avoids a wild elbow strike from Yourz.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Yourz.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Baldwin Conner wants to stall.
Baldwin Conner throws a punch but it's blocked by Yourz.
Baldwin Conner tries to stall but Yourz uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
A nice left hand lands by Baldwin Conner.
Yourz digs a right hand into Baldwin Conner's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Baldwin Conner's gas tank.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yourz throws an elbow but misses.
Baldwin Conner swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Baldwin Conner tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Yourz lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Yourz throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Baldwin Conner misses with a punch to the body.
Baldwin Conner taking a breather.
Baldwin Conner goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice elbow from Yourz.
Jeez, Baldwin Baldwin Conner's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Baldwin Conner avoids the elbow strike from Yourz, against the cage.
Yourz prevents a body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner avoiding damage.
Yourz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Yourz pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Yourz creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
With the fighters up against the cage, Yourz throws an elbow but misses.
Baldwin Conner misses with some punches.
Baldwin Conner is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Yourz is keeping busy.
Baldwin Conner misses with a hook to the ribs.
Baldwin Conner lands a nice uppercut.
Baldwin Conner tries to throw a body punch but Yourz avoids it by throwing Baldwin Conner back against the cage.
Baldwin Conner takes an elbow to the temple.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Baldwin Baldwin Conner's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Love Yourz!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ryker Lee (ranked 3399 p4p, 1742 weight class) and Fighting Texas (ranked 402 p4p, 231 weight class). Texas has chosen Aggie Fight Song as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
Brawler
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryker Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Fighting Texas!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Ackerman and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Texas pinned against the cage. Texas gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Texas wants to counter the offense by Lee and move into the clinch position.
Lee shoots in and drives through. Texas sprawls well.
Lee looks for a takedown but Texas sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryker Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Texas swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Texas doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee shoots and misses
and Texas counters with a nice uppercut.
Lee throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Lee with a poor takedown
and Texas cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Texas tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Lee paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Texas moves into the clinch successfully.
A short body shot lands from Texas as the two fighters clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Lee throws an elbow but misses.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Texas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Texas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Texas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee looking for a takedown.
Texas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Texas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee trying to control the position but instead, Texas has worked for underhooks and has pushed Lee into the cage.
Lee misses with the head strike.
Texas lands a left hand.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lee is defended easily by Texas.
Lee walks into a stiff left hand from Texas.
Texas lands an overhand right.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Texas doesn't manage to clinch there - Lee circles away.
Lee fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Texas avoids it really well and circles away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Texas throws a series of punches but Lee moves out of range.
Lee takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Texas connects with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to score a power double leg takedown but Texas sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Lee somewhat.
Lee darts in looking for a takedown but Texas gets double underhooks and turns Lee into the cage.
Texas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Texas can't find room to land a body shot as Lee controls the action.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
A nice left hand lands by Texas.
Texas lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Texas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Texas lands a nice uppercut.
Lee drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Texas gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Texas lands with a left to the head.
Texas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Lee goes for a takedown in the clinch but Texas prevents it.
Lee trying to stall but Texas improves his position.
Texas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Texas working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Lee has Texas pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Texas manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Texas digs a right hand into Lee's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Lee's gas tank.
Texas pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Lee is breathing heavily.
Texas blocking some punches.
Lee looking for a takedown.
Texas lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Lee tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Texas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short body shot lands from Texas as the two fighters clinch.
Lee's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Texas lands an uppercut.
Texas lands a right hand that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Texas gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lee.
Texas misses with some punches.
Texas is leaning against Lee and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Texas lands a body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Texas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Texas.
Lee is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Texas lands a nice uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Lee can't break the clinch.
A short right from Texas.
Texas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
 Lee is rocked!
Texas pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fighting Texas dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Texas works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Oh Lee is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Lee has a takedown stuffed.
Lee seems to have got his legs back now.
Jab by Texas.
Texas lands a jab to the nose.
Texas gets a clinch.
Texas pushes Lee back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
A short uppercut from Texas.
Lee working hard to break the clinch.
Texas swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is trying to pull guard but Texas has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Texas on the inside.
A short left from Texas.
Lee is looking to control Texas's arms but Texas gets an underhook and turns him. Now Lee has his back to the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Texas's brow.
Texas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Texas as Lee tries to tie him up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Texas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Texas misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee taking a breather.
Texas lands a hook that snaps the head of Lee backwards.
Texas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Texas changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lee throws a head kick that misses
and Texas counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Lee fails with the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryker Lee. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lee fails to land the takedown.
Texas scores with a one two! Lee had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
It looks like Ryker Lee has been cut.
Lee misses with a few strikes there.
Ryker Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Texas lands a slapping body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Texas's jab looks to have found its range, popping Lee under the eye.
Texas has managed to clinch.
Texas working aggressively here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Texas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A right hand to the body from Texas.
Lee looking to stall.
Texas lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Texas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Texas lands with a right to the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Texas creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Texas lands a nice uppercut.
Lee is trying to stall.
Texas lands a left hand.
Lee blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Lee fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Nice body punch from Texas - that landed with a thud.
Texas makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Texas lands a body punch.
A short right from Texas.
A short uppercut from Texas.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Texas lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Lee looking to slow down the pace here.
Texas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A hook to the body from Texas.
Texas pushes Lee back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Lee can't get the takedown.
Texas working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Texas lands an uppercut.
Texas softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Texas gets through Lee's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Texas throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lees head.
Texas throws a big uppercut that drops Lee! More strikes from Texas and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Lee lies dazed against the cage as Texas celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Fighting Texas!
Fighting Texas thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Timur Vasiliev (ranked 1937 p4p, 3890 weight class) and Jackson Shaw (ranked 243 p4p, 458 weight class). Timur Vasiliev 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Timur Vasiliev!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jackson Shaw!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, James Atkins and Andrew Berry.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev goes for a takedown in the clinch but Shaw prevents it.
Vasiliev is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Shaw to keep the fight standing.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Vasiliev avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Shaw lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Shaw trying to control from half guard but Vasiliev is working away.
Shaw landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev controlling the position well.
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
It looks like Shaw is going to stand back up.
Vasiliev misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Vasiliev has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Shaw is working away from the top position though.
Vasiliev looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vasiliev knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Shaw on the ground.
Vasiliev wants to improve his position but Shaw is controlling well.
We're hearing some news coming in from back stage. It's official - Shaw has eaten all the pies!
Shaw wants to stand but Vasiliev has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Shaw tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Vasiliev paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Timur Vasiliev is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vasiliev instigates a clinch.
Vasiliev with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Shaw tries to pull guard but Vasiliev holds him up against the cage and eventually Shaw drops back down to his feet.
Shaw tries for a takedown. No joy.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Vasiliev is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Shaw gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Vasiliev fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Vasiliev's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shaw pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Shaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev blocking some punches.
Shaw is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Vasiliev gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Vasiliev avoiding damage.
Vasiliev jumps into guard, dragging Shaw to the mat.
Shaw 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.
Vasiliev is trying to hold Shaw in close to prevent damage but Shaw has managed to pass into half guard.
Vasiliev is looking to control Shaw's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Vasiliev avoid being mounted?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Shaw pulls his head out easily.
Vasiliev is trying to stand up here but Shaw is controlling him well.
Shaw is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vasiliev is just riding it out for now. Shaw eventually gives up the hold.
Vasiliev is trying to maintain the position but Shaw is very close to passing his half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Vasiliev is staying active underneath Shaw, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Vasiliev dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Shaw gets tackled into the cage by Vasiliev. Vasiliev maintains the clinch.
Shaw drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vasiliev pulls his leg out and moves away.
Shaw is looking to clinch but Vasiliev is avoiding it.
Shaw looks for a takedown but Vasiliev sprawls well.
Vasiliev moves into the clinch successfully.
Shaw wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Vasiliev has him pressed against the cage.
Shaw has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Vasiliev uses from the top position.
Our spies down at at Rabid Dog inform us that Shaw has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Shaw looking to control.
Shaw looking to hit a scissor sweep but Vasiliev is one step ahead there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vasiliev trying to control the position from guard on top but Shaw is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vasiliev is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shaw can do to turn this around?
Vasiliev engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Shaw working a defensive guard but Vasiliev manages to pass into side control anyway.
Vasiliev thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Vasiliev trying to control the position but Shaw is working away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Shaw's shoulder. That is not cool.
Shaw struggling a bit here.
Shaw is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Vasiliev's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Shaw is trying to control but can't.
Jackson Shaw has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shaw is looking to improve his position.
Vasiliev stands up and beckons Shaw to join him on the feet.
Vasiliev gets a clinch.
Vasiliev can't get the takedown.
A short right from Vasiliev on the inside.
Shaw is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Vasiliev pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Timur Vasiliev has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jackson Shaw.
Vasiliev managing to block the knees to the body from Shaw.
Shaw tries to circle away but Vasiliev has him pinned against the cage.
Shaw is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Vasiliev tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shaw tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Shaw looking for a takedown.
Vasiliev tries for a takedown but Shaw manages to get underhooks.
Shaw is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Vasiliev to keep the fight standing.
Shaw jumps guard but Vasiliev stands there with Shaw around his waist. Shaw gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Vasiliev drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Shaw gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Shaw misses with a punch to the body.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw pulls guard effortlessly.
Vasiliev has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Vasiliev stands and steps away. Shaw gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Horrible takedown attempt by Shaw or perhaps it was just good defense by Vasiliev, which made it look bad.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Timur Vasiliev dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vasiliev has taken the fight to the clinch.
Vasiliev breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Vasiliev clinches up with Shaw and pushes him back against the cage.
Vasiliev has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Shaw is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Shaw trying to control the position but instead, Vasiliev has worked for underhooks and has pushed Shaw into the cage.
Vasiliev is looking to take this one to the mat.
Shaw tries to land knees in the clinch but Vasiliev avoids the damage to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shaw blocks an elbow strike.
Nice body punch from Vasiliev.
Vasiliev ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Vasiliev no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Vasiliev wants to hit a sweep here but Shaw passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Vasiliev there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shaw can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Vasiliev is looking to escape.
Vasiliev is working to get back to half guard.
Vasiliev tries to hold on but Shaw pushes him away.
Vasiliev is squirming around, avoiding Shaw's attempts to control the action.
Vasiliev keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Shaw controlling from the full mount.
Shaw lands a shot to the body, followed up by a shot to the exposed head of his trapped opponent.
Shaw avoids the attempt from Vasiliev to control.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vasiliev is looking to improve his position but Shaw isn't that keen on the idea.
Shaw trying to control but Vasiliev is having none of it.
Vasiliev is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Vasiliev is not a happy chappy… he wants out of there.
Shaw is working for a guillotine from mount but Vasiliev frees his head quite easily.
Vasiliev is looking to get to half guard.
Vasiliev is working hard here to advance position.
Jackson Shaw has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Timur Vasiliev is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shaw lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Vasiliev hang on?
And that's the end of the fight!
Jackson Shaw comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Vasiliev has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Tew scores the fight 29:28
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 29:28
Judge Andrew Berry scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Timur Vasiliev!
A very excited looking Timur Vasiliev made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
The defeated Jackson Shaw had this to say: 'I want a rematch I can beat this peice of crap fighter.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between David Scott (ranked 1123 p4p, 934 weight class) and Billy Crawley (ranked 145 p4p, 126 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Crawley's choice of entrance music: Jewelry - One More Time. 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, David Scott!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Amsterdam, Billy Crawley!
The judges for this bout are Sam Margolis, James Glass and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Scott misses the jab.
Crawley connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Scott cracks Crawley with a right hand to the side of the head.
Scott seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Scott throws a body shot but no joy.
Crawley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A cross from Crawley lands.
Scott misses the shot to the body.
Scott scores with a jab.
Scott lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Scott thuds a left hand into Crawley's body.
David Scott seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Scott.
Scott fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Crawley manages to avoid it.
Scott lands with a nice body punch.
Crawley ducks under a wild hook from Scott.
Crawley looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Scott throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Scott shoots in looking for a takedown. Crawley tries to sprawl out of it but Scott keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Crawley manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Crawley only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Scott slips a straight right by Crawley.
Scott swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Crawley counter with a right hand.
Scott takes a swing at Crawley's ribcage but misses.
Scott fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Scott changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Crawley looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Crawley tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Scott won't let Crawley get back to his feet... He wants to keep the fight where it is for now.
Crawley really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Scott. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Scott content just to control the position here.
Crawley tries to buck Scott off but he can't manage it.
Crawley is trying to stand but he's not in a good position to be doing that! Scott has taken his back!
Crawley is trying to stand back up.
Scott throwing wild punches that miss their target.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Scott has good solid back control here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Scott looking to break Crawley's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Crawley remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Scott will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Crawley is trying to get back to his feet but Scott has full control of the position and if anything, Crawley has just worked his way into a worse spot.
Scott slows the pace down here. Having a little breather whilst he's in a dominant position, looking to rest and regain some energy, ready to go for the finish.
Scott has the rear naked choke here! This is very bad for Crawley! Can he survive? No! He's out! Scott gets to his feet and celebrates with his cornermen. He looks absolutely delighted. In the post fight interviews he takes time to thank his parents and everyone who has believed in him from the start. How sweet.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:37 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). David Scott!
During a confident post fight interview, David Scott thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jani Honkanen (ranked 813 p4p, 1085 weight class) and Lee Tassen (ranked 110 p4p, 153 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jani Honkanen!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Lee Tassen!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Andrew Berry and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honkanen jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Honkanen lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Tassen backs up against the cage.
 It looks like Lee Tassen has been cut.
Honkanen looking to score a takedown here. Tassen is defending well but Honkanen drives through and ends up in Tassen's guard.
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Tassen is keeping the position.
Tassen wants to stand but Honkanen is controlling the position.
Tassen looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Honkanen is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Tassen is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Tassen has escaped and now he's on top!
Tassen wants to get up but he can't break Honkanen's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honkanen 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.
Honkanen has a closed guard, preventing Tassen from standing up.
Tassen must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honkanen is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Honkanen throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Honkanen has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Tassen wanted to stand there but Honkanen had control of the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Tassen postures up.
Honkanen has control of Tassen's left arm, preventing Tassen from doing any damage.
Tassen has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Honkanen is proving hard to escape from.
Honkanen is looking for a triangle but Tassen pushes his legs off easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen working for a triangle but Tassen defends it easily.
Honkanen bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tassen's guard.
Honkanen wants to pass the guard but Tassen is keeping the position.
Honkanen has gone for a leg lock! Tassen slips out almost immediately though and dives into Honkanen's guard.
Honkanen looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Tassen has picked Honkanen up and slammed him! Honkanen can't keep hold of the triangle and Tassen manages to pass to side control!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honkanen is trying to control Tassen's posture but Tassen avoids it.
Honkanen regains half guard.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Honkanen is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Tassen pulls his head out easily.
Honkanen moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Honkanen has managed to work for a loose triangle. I think Tassen should be able to defend this one pretty easily though. Oh, Honkanen has tightened it up now! Tassen should have reacted faster there - he's in big trouble and yes, he's tapped out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Jani Honkanen!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Julio Balestrin (ranked 1265 p4p, 367 weight class) and Ottaa Koppia (ranked 168 p4p, 58 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 9 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Julio Balestrin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Ottaa Koppia!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Chris Edwards and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Balestrin ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Koppia moves away.
Koppia misses with a straight right.
Balestrin misses the shot to the body.
A nice side step and Koppia releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Koppia slips a jab and a cross from Balestrin.
Koppia throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Balestrin swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Balestrin ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Koppia thows a left - swing and a miss!
Koppia pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Koppia lands a nice hook to Balestrin's body. Balestrin takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Balestrin misses the jab.
It seemed like Koppia was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Ottaa Koppia seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balestrin throws a right and a left that Koppia avoids nicely.
Balestrin fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balestrin defending well as Koppia loads up on a big left hand.
Koppia has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Balestrin moves away from the strike by Koppia.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balestrin looks to land a right hand but Koppia moved out of range.
Balestrin wants to clinch
and Koppia counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've been told by Balestrin's head coaches at Soul Supremacy Rio that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Koppia misses with a hook. Balestrin ducked under it nicely.
Balestrin on the wrong end of a nice jab.
It looks like Julio Balestrin has been cut.
Balestrin misses the shot to the body.
Koppia looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Koppia fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Balestrin misses with a double jab
and Koppia counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Balestrin slips a jab and a cross from Koppia.
Koppia throws a lazy uppercut
and Balestrin counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Left hook, right uppercut from Koppia.
Balestrin is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Koppia lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens Balestrin up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Koppia from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw Balestrin's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ottaa Koppia!
After winning the bout, Ottaa Koppia thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between New Home (ranked 373 p4p, 397 weight class) and Dick Winters (ranked 60 p4p, 63 weight class). Home comes to the cage accompanied by Ransom. Winters has chosen All Along the Watchtower as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Dick Winters has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with New Home's chin.
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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 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, New Home!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Winters!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Winters on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Winters looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Home!
Home tries to escape but Winters is in control.
Home bucks up and tries to throw Winters off but instead Winters has got his back!
Home is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Winters gets his way!
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters trying to control momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Home is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Winters misses with a punch to the head.
Home is trying to stand back up.
Winters working for a choke but Home is defending well.
Home is trying to stand back up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here.
Winters is staying calm and holding on to the back position, whilst working on a rear naked choke. Home is defending well though. Winters let's go of the attempt for now.
Home is very frustrated here, being controlled quite effectively by Winters.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Winters struggling to keep hold of the position.
Winters patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
Winters is riding his opponent, not letting Home buck him off.
Home trying to get back to his feet but Winters is in full control for now.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winters thows a huge left but connects with the canvas and not his opponent.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters misses with an elbow to the head.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Home trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winters is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Home wants to get back to his feet.
Winters really has the hooks in deep now - there seems like no escape for Home.
Will Winters go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Home wants to get back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dick Winters dominated that round.
That's time! Home's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Winters swats away the attempt to clinch by Home.
Winters tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Home defends well and Winters ends up having to push Home into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Winters tries to close the distance and clinch but Home swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Home misses the target.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt - Home sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Home is looking to clinch.
Home misses the jab.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Winters. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Winters ducks under a wild hook from Home.
Winters misses with a takedown attempt
and Home counters with a lovely straight right hand!
New Home has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dick Winters.
A big right from Home misses.
Home waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Winters.
No luck for Winters with that takedown attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice uppercut there from Home.
Winters is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Home, as that shot connected.
Home looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Home throws a hook but Winters avoids it easily.
Winters wants to counter the offense by Home and move into the clinch position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winters shoots for a takedown but Home saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Home is looking to counter punch.
Winters displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Home throws out the jab.
Winters staying out of range there.
Winters moves away from the strike by Home.
Home is looking to clinch.
Home tries to keep at a distance but Winters has taken the fight into the clinch.
Home misses with the head strike.
Winters gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Home wants to stand up but Winters is controlling him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Winters trying to control the position from guard on top but Home is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Winters stops Home from standing up.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Winters wants to control from the top but Home keeps moving.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
New Home is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice takedown defense from Home. No joy for Winters on that attempt.
Home misses the jab.
The fight stays on the outside here - Home looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Winters misses with a takedown
enabling Home to counter with a crisp jab.
Home tries to close the distance and clinch but Winters swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Winters shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Home manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Home wants to get back to his feet but Winters passes into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Home scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Winters manages to mount him!
Home is trying to stand but he's just given Winters his back.
Dick Winters has got the better of the ground game so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Home is trying to stand back up.
Winters trying to secure his dominant position for a moment - making sure Home doesn't escape.
Home is trying to stand back up.
Home manages to stand up with Winters still on his back. Eventually Winters drops to his feet and we're back in the standing position.
Winters walks into a left hand.
Home keeps the fight on the outside.
Winters tries for a takedown but Home sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Dick Winters seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Home misses with a straight left.
Winters shoots in and gets a takedown into Home's guard.
Winters is standing up over Home. Home looks to escape but Winters dives into side control.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Home wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Winters is trying to get an arm triangle but Home is defending well.
Home on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Home tries to get out of the position.
Home is trying to buck Winters off.
Winters wants to lay and pray for a moment but Home keeps working.
Winters passes to full mount! That's big trouble for Home!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
New Home dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Winters moves out of range as Home strikes.
Home throws the left hand but Winters avoids the punch easily.
A swing and a miss from Home.
Winters wants to clinch.
Home scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Winters on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Winters looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winters slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Home is trying to escape back to his feet but Winters uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Winters tries to advance to mount but can't.
Home tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Home is trying to stand.
Winters throwing strikes here but Home is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Home is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Winters content just to control the position here.
Winters unloads with some shots from mount but Home bucks and avoids them well.
Home squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
Winters working from mount. He moves in close and looks like he might be going for an arm triangle... He's hopped off to the side and he's transitioned into an Anaconda choke. Home turning a nasty shade of purple. He's refusing to tap but he's gone! He's out! The ref rips Winters off and cradles Home's limp body as Winters celebrates with his corner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:59 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Anaconda Choke). Dick Winters!
Dick Winters decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Guilherme Godoi (ranked 140 p4p, 270 weight class) and Siale Veainu (ranked 16 p4p, 29 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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14 - 5 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Guilherme Godoi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Siale Veainu!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Richard Clark and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Godoi missing with a left hand there. Veainu was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Godoi throws a jab but it's blocked by Veainu.
Godoi misses the jab.
Godoi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Veainu looks to score with a jab to the body but Godoi is just out of range.
We've been told by Godoi's head coaches at London MMA Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Godoi throws the left hand but Veainu avoids the punch easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Godoi throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Veainu on the side of the head.
Godoi throws a lazy right hand but Veainu sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Godoi slips under a jab from Veainu.
Godoi swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Godoi swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Guilherme Godoi has been cut.
Veainu jabs Godoi to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Godoi.
It seemed like Veainu was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Veainu ducks right into an uppercut from Godoi.
Veainu is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Godoi.
Godoi misses with a hook. Veainu ducked under it nicely.
Godoi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Godoi misses with a hook
and Veainu counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A looping hook to the body misses from Veainu. Godoi does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Godoi misses its target.
A slow jab from Godoi misses its intended target.
Veainu looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Godoi is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Godoi.
Veainu uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Veainu slips a straight right by Godoi.
Veainu cracks Godoi with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Godoi looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Veainu finish him?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Veainu rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Godoi moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Veainu has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Veainu sends Godoi crashing to the mat with a devastating uppercut! Veainu is motioning to the referee to let Godoi up. He wants to try and finish this one on the feet!
Godoi is rocked!
Guilherme Godoi's cut is getting worse.
Veainu measures up his opponent and throws a superman punch that connects to the jaw! Down goes Godoi! The ref steps in, and that's the ball game folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Siale Veainu!
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Main event
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Murtaz Vatsadze (ranked 278 p4p, 1614 weight class) and New Car (ranked 31 p4p, 240 weight class). Vatsadze's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Guerilla Radio/ R.A.M.. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Murtaz Vatsadze!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 12 - 0, fighting out of London, New Car!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Glass and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vatsadze misses with a takedown attempt - Car sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Vatsadze throws a right hand that misses
enabling Car to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze lands a lovely overhand right.
Vatsadze misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
Car looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatsadze is just out of range.
Vatsadze throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Car counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Car misses with a double jab
and Vatsadze counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Car jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Vatsadze looked to counter with a high kick but didn't commit.
Vatsadze has closed the distance and engaged Car in a clinch.
Vatsadze has Car pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Car escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
New Car is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A jab from Vatsadze misses.
Vatsadze misses with an uppercut
enabling Car to counter with a crisp jab.
Vatsadze fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Vatsadze swings for the body but Car moves out of range.
Vatsadze cracks Car with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vatsadze throws a predictable looking body shot
and Car counters with a right hand to the body.
Car avoids the body shot from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze tries to clinch but Car moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from Car on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vatsadze throws a jab but it's blocked by Car.
Car now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vatsadze moves into the clinch.
Vatsadze presses Car against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Car misses with a punch to the body.
Vatsadze working aggressively here.
Car blocks an uppercut.
Vatsadze lands a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vatsadze misses with a punch on the inside.
Vatsadze lands a left hand.
Vatsadze's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Vatsadze is looking light on his feet compared to last time was saw him fight.
Vatsadze throws a body punch but Car moves out of range.
Vatsadze missing with a left hand there. Car was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Car looks to score with a jab to the body but Vatsadze is just out of range.
Vatsadze throws a lazy uppercut
and Car counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Vatsadze scores with a shot to the body.
Car has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Car takes a shot right to the bread basket.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze jabs Car right on the nose. Car blinks but takes it well.
Car walks into a straight right hand from Vatsadze.
Vatsadze scores with a nice head shot.
Vatsadze throws a sloppy body shot
and Car counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vatsadze misses with a shot to the body
and Car counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Car doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Car walks into a stiff left hand from Vatsadze.
Car has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Car there as he acknowledges the shot.
Vatsadze misses with a straight right.
Vatsadze misses with a hook
and Car counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vatsadze with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Vatsadze moves into range and connects with a jab.
 Car is rocked!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vatsadze drops Car with a huge uppercut! Car drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Vatsadze is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Murtaz Vatsadze!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Murtaz Vatsadze waved his t-shirt featuring Conquer's logo in front of the cameras.
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