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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Bruno Mesquita (ranked 5917 p4p, 25311 weight class) and Bakas Sinalau (ranked 419 p4p, 492 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Good takedowns
Counter fighter
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BJJ Blue Belt
Brawler
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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 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruno Mesquita!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bakas Sinalau!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Paul Tew and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sinalau displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mesquita.
Mesquita tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sinalau moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
 It looks like Bruno Mesquita has been cut.
Mesquita drives through with a takedown into guard.
Sinalau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Sinalau gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sinalau gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Mesquita is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Sinalau is aware though and is defending well.
Mesquita is breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Mesquita is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sinalau stands up and waves to Mesquita to follow him.
Mesquita blocks the body kick.
Bakas Sinalau seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mesquita.
Sinalau closes the distance and pushes Mesquita back into the cage.
Sinalau pulls guard effortlessly.
Mesquita throws a strike but Sinalau rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Mesquita looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sinalau wants to pass the guard but Mesquita is keeping the position.
Mesquita throws some sloppy strikes off his back.
Mesquita not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Sinalau tries to pass.
Mesquita working for a triangle but Sinalau defends it easily.
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Mesquita working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sinalau doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sinalau manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Sinalau.
Sinalau trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Sinalau defends well.
Mesquita is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sinalau presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
Mesquita drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bruno Mesquita. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sinalau has Mesquita pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sinalau jumps guard and drags Mesquita to the mat. He's obviously going to be looking for submissions off his back.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Mesquita is in close to Sinalau's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Sinalau working a defensive guard here.
Sinalau manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mesquita manages to get himself to full guard.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sinalau defends easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bakas Sinalau will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
That's time! Mesquita's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nice takedown defense from Sinalau. No joy for Mesquita on that attempt.
Mesquita tries to clinch but Sinalau is having none of it.
Sinalau lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Sinalau misses with a double jab.
Sinalau scores with a nice body kick.
Sinalau has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sinalau gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Mesquita to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sinalau keeping moving, preventing Mesquita from controlling successfully.
Sinalau wants to stand and escape but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Sinalau dives on top into guard.
Sinalau must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Mesquita will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Sinalau avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Mesquita looking for a guillotine here but Sinalau defends easily.
Mesquita looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mesquita is looking for a triangle but Sinalau pushes his legs off easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sinalau with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Bruno Mesquita overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Sinalau wants to control from the top but Mesquita keeps moving.
Sinalau is looking to stand up but Mesquita won't let him.
Mesquita throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Mesquita thows some rabbit punches from the bottom but they don't do any damage.
Sinalau's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Mesquita is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Sinalau preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sinalau has Mesquita up against the cage in a clinch.
Mesquita being controlled against the cage.
Sinalau lands a knee to the body.
Sinalau decides to pull guard.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinalau has wrist control.
Mesquita stands up over Sinalau, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Mesquita is looking to work some ground and pound but Sinalau has wrist control.
Mesquita throws an elbow that misses. Sinalau uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Mesquita's guard. Nice move by Sinalau!
Mesquita is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sinalau trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Sinalau is one step ahead there.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mesquita keeping moving, preventing Sinalau from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bakas Sinalau showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Bruno Mesquita's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Mesquita is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Sinalau connects with a solid leg kick.
Mesquita shoots and misses
and Sinalau counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Mesquita prevents a takedown attempt there.
Sinalau drags the fight down to the ground.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mesquita lands a couple of digs.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Sinalau works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Sinalau working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mesquita.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sinalau utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mesquita loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sinalau has scooted to the edge of the canvas and used the cage to get back to his feet. Mesquita has stuck on his opponent and is forcing him back against the cage.
Sinalau gets control of Mesquita's arms and successfully pulls guard. Sinalau will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Sinalau avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Mesquita keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Sinalau's head.
Mesquita trying to control but Sinalau is working from the bottom.
Mesquita throws a big elbow that misses.
Sinalau not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita stands up from guard. Let's bang!
Mesquita changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Sinalau looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
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!
Mesquita looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Sinalau is avoiding damage well.
Mesquita in side control, throwing shots but Sinalau defends.
Sinalau taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
Mesquita wants to control but Sinalau is keeping him busy.
Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Sinalau to see if he's OK.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
An elbow from Mesquita crashes against the mat.
Mesquita landing strikes.
Mesquita working the ground and pound.
Mesquita cracks Sinalau with a big right hand but Sinalau just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Sinalau tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Sinalau here, landing some big shots from side control.
 Sinalau is rocked!
Mesquita tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Mesquita has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Sinalau can't do much from the bottom here.
Mesquita has worked his way into a potential kimura here. Sinalau is trying to get out of the position but his squirming has just got him deeper into trouble. Mesquita yanks on the arm and Sinalau is forced to tap due to a very painful looking submission! Nice work by Mesquita.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Bruno Mesquita!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Little Late (ranked 5516 p4p, 3942 weight class) and Ryker Lee (ranked 568 p4p, 457 weight class). Little Late could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Ryker Lee's chin.
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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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 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Little Late!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ryker Lee!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, James Glass and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Late shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Lee looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lee tries to get to full guard but Late has control of the leg.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lee trying to hold on to Late's head to control him but Late postures up.
Lee makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Lee.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Late sitting in guard, not really doing much.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Late is sitting in close to Lee's body. Lee has gone for a guillotine from the bottom. Oh damn, that looks pretty tight! Late is panicking - it looks like this one could be all over! Yes, Late is tapping! That was a very nice submission by Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Ryker Lee!
The defeated Little Late had this to say: 'Duh?!'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Diamond Hand (ranked 2061 p4p, 2706 weight class) and Johnny Saigon (ranked 259 p4p, 349 weight class). Saigon has chosen Run through the jungle as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Good wrestling
Solid boxing
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Excellent MT
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Diamond Hand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Johnny Saigon!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hand lands a body shot.
Hand takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Saigon is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Saigon misses with a few strikes there.
Hand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Saigon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Hand uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Saigon has time to react.
The fighters circling - Hand throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Saigon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hand defends it well.
Hand throws a predictable looking body shot
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A telegraphed right hand from Hand misses the target.
Diamond Hand seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A looping hook to the body misses from Saigon. Hand does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hand throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Saigon connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hand misses with an uppercut
letting Saigon counter with a right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Saigon scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hand in his tracks.
Saigon fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Hand throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Saigon.
Hand misses with a body shot
and Saigon counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Hand thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Saigon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Hand throws a body punch but Saigon moves out of range.
Hand ducks right into an uppercut from Saigon.
Hand with a hook.
Saigon has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Saigon lands with an uppercut that bounces Hand off the cage and back into range.
Saigon throws out a loose jab but Hand uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Saigon clobbers Hand with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Diamond Hand is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hand throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Saigon sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Hand swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Saigon makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon moves out of range of the strikes.
Hand misses with a body shot.
Saigon looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Saigon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saigon throws a body shot but no joy.
Hand missing with a left hand there. Saigon was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hand takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Saigon with a nice cross.
Hand keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Saigon.
Hand lands a nice looking body shot.
Saigon is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Hand looks to score with a jab to the body but Saigon is just out of range.
Saigon loads up on a big right hand but Hand slips the punch.
Hand misses the shot to the body.
Hand swings away with a body shot that misses
and Saigon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Hand on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hand keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Hand swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Saigon misses with a hook.
Saigon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Hand's head.
Saigon lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hand throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Hand lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Saigon avoids the body shot from Hand.
Saigon misses with an uppercut. Hand saw that one coming.
Hand throws out a loose jab but Saigon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hand walks into a jab.
Hand looks to land a left hand but Saigon moved out of range nicely.
Saigon's coach down at IMMA Gym of Elite ASS was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Saigon's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Hand cracks Saigon with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Saigon blocks a jab.
Saigon is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Hand's body.
Hand misses with a looping right.
Hand cracks a nice hook into Saigon's ribs.
Hand lands with a nice body punch.
Hand misses with a wild body shot.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Saigon has Hand up against the cage in a clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saigon trying to land knees to the body.
Hand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hand wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Saigon uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hand.
Saigon throws a shot to the body.
Hand scores with a punch to the head.
Hand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Saigon appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Saigon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hand manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
It looked like Hand wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hand is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Saigon on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Saigon lands a nice shot that snaps Hand's head back.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Saigon lands a jab to Hand's midsection.
Hand throws a nice looking combination but Saigon bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Saigon throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Hand stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Johnny Saigon will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Hand takes a swing at Saigon's ribcage but misses.
Saigon throws a right hand that Hand ducks under and follows up with a left that Hand also avoids with ease.
Hand swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Hand rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Hand takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hand throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Johnny Saigon seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hand dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon tries to clinch but Hand moves out of range.
Hand lands an overhand right.
Saigon dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Saigon thuds a left hand into Hand's body.
Saigon shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Saigon is rocked!
Hand looks to land a right hand but Saigon moved out of range.
Saigon is still on wobbly legs! Can Hand finish him?
Hand fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Saigon ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A little jabbing left from Saigon on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hand lands an uppercut out of nowhere! Saigon falls backwards - clearly groggy! Hand dives in and finishes the fight with more strikes for a TKO finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Diamond Hand!
A victorious Diamond Hand thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
Johnny Saigon was interviewed post fight and said 'I come back and kick your ass.'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Love Yourz (ranked 2237 p4p, 2822 weight class) and Regal Montgomery (ranked 281 p4p, 352 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Love Yourz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Regal Montgomery!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Atkins and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Yourz enables Montgomery to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Yourz manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Montgomery is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Yourz being controlled here, momentarily.
Montgomery slips nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Montgomery with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Montgomery wants to work for an arm triangle but Yourz is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Yourz on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Yourz tries to get out of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Montgomery 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.
Montgomery is pressing down on Yourz's thigh, looking to free his foot. Yourz is holding on for now.
Yourz is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Montgomery has latched onto it... Big trouble! Montgomery pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Yourz is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Montgomery!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:44 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Regal Montgomery!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Odd Job (ranked 1576 p4p, 3122 weight class) and Mason Marmot (ranked 211 p4p, 381 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Odd Job!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mason Marmot !
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Sam Margolis and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Job shoots in and drives through. Marmot sprawls well.
Marmot gets caught napping as Job dives in and scores a takedown. Marmot manages to retain guard.
Marmot working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Job.
Job landing some decent shots from guard.
Job sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Job keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Marmot 's head.
Job controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Marmot can do anything to dispel that myth.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Marmot swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Job scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Marmot wants to stand but Job is controlling the position.
Job looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Marmot is trying to keep Job in close.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Job's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Job controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Job postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Marmot really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Job. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Job is in close to Marmot 's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Job is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marmot looking to hit a scissor sweep but Job is one step ahead there.
Marmot trying to keep a closed guard but Job is proving a slippery customer.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Job advances to half guard.
Job looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Job lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Job trying to control the pace.
Job is working for a kimura but Marmot is defending it quite comfortably.
Job seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Job works his way into full mount!
BOOM! Job connects with a massive shot to the dome!
Job unloading with bombs!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Job postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Marmot looks a forlorn figure.
Job lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Marmot hang on?
Job tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Odd Job dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Marmot scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Job wants to control but Marmot postures up.
Job is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Marmot tries for a kimura but Job is defending well.
Job is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Job manages to get to full guard.
Job escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Marmot gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Job had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Marmot defends it easily.
Job controlling the position.
Marmot trying to control the position from guard on top but Job is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Job working a defensive guard here.
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.
Job is looking to cinch up a triangle. Marmot throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Job's body to avoid the submission. Job has instead reached around Marmot 's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Job arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Odd Job!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Derrick Bradley (ranked 1495 p4p, 1662 weight class) and Shichiroji San (ranked 221 p4p, 246 weight class). Bradley kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Sudbury Saturday Night. San is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Seven Samurai. This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Derrick Bradley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Shichiroji San!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Steven Brown and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
San works the jab nicely.
San misses with a body punch
and Bradley counters with a nice uppercut.
San wants to clinch but Bradley slips to the side
and Bradley counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Bradley lands a nice looking body shot.
San moves into the clinch successfully.
Bradley looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
San misses with a body punch.
San misses with a punch to the body.
San throws a head punch that misses.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch but San keeps him there for the moment.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but San is controlling him.
San told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San lands a hook to the side of the head.
San misses with the head strike.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Bradley looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Bradley blocks an uppercut.
San lands a hook that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch but San keeps him there for the moment.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Bradley misses with a combination
and San counters by clinching up.
San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradleys head.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San misses with a shot to the kidneys.
San is leaning against Bradley and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
San tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Bradley's elbow.
San tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
San lands a left hand.
Bradley wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from San.
San scores with a nice hook to the head.
A right handed body shot lands from San.
San digs a right hand underneath Bradley's ribcage. Bradley let out a lung full of air as it connected.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
San misses with a punch to the body.
A right hand to the body from San.
San has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
San lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Bradley backwards.
Bradley blocking some punches.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
San lands a body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
San working aggressively here.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
Bradley tries to break the clinch but San is controlling the position.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Bradley tries to circle away but San has him pinned against the cage.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
San misses with a punch to the body.
San misses with some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bradley is trying to push San away but San has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
San breaks from the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shichiroji San dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Bradley lands a jab to San's midsection.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from San.
San stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
A swing and a miss from Bradley.
Derrick Bradley seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bradley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bradley fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but San is out of range.
A big left from Bradley misses.
San connects with a right hand. Bradley shakes it off.
San ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
San keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
San throws a poor cross that misses
and Bradley counters with a stiff right hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
San takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
A punch combination from San misses.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bradley throws a series of punches but San moves out of range.
San is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Bradley finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Bradley takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
San tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bradley misses with a straight right.
San tries to clinch but Bradley is having none of it.
Bradley looks to throw the jab but San is out of range.
San tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bradley was well out of range. Poor timing from San.
Jab, jab by Bradley - just one landing.
Bradley throws a body punch but San moves out of range.
Bradley throws out a loose jab but San uses good head movement to avoid it.
San steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradley.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as San checks a leg kick.
San steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Bradley.
San blocks a jab.
San is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
San uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bradley.
Bradley swats away the attempt to clinch by San.
San moves into the clinch successfully.
San tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for San.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
San keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
San misses with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
San manages to break the clinch.
San moves into the clinch.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
San pushes Bradley back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A quick uppercut on the inside from San.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
San softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
San lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
San swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
San tries a body shot but Bradley blocks it.
San prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
San keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
San scores with an uppercut up the middle.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Bradley wants to get back to striking at distance but San won't allow it.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
San keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
San doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
San throws a head punch that misses.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Bradley.
San throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Bradleys head.
Shichiroji San seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
San keeps control of Bradley as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Shichiroji San showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Bradley's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
San closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
San lands with a left to the head.
San has Bradley pressed against the cage, preventing Bradley from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
San struggles to land a body shot inside as Bradley controls his hands.
San lands on the inside with an uppercut.
San lands a body shot.
Bradley blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Bradley wants to get back to striking at distance but San won't allow it.
San lands a body punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bradley blocks a body shot from San.
San prevents Bradley from breaking the clinch.
Bradley is trying to force a seperation but San has the dominant position.
San has a couple of punches blocked by Bradley.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
San misses with a hook to the ribs.
San fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
San lands with a short head shot on the inside.
San lands a right hand.
San lands a body shot.
San misses with a body punch.
San can't find room to land a body shot as Bradley controls the action.
A shot in the inside from San.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley wants to break the clinch but can't.
Still in the clinch, San scores with a nice short uppercut.
Derrick Bradley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bradley can't break the clinch.
San swings wildly with an uppercut but Bradley uses good head movement to avoid it.
San tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Bradley escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
San moves into the clinch.
Bradley tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.
San lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
San lands with a right to the head.
San has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
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!
San leaning his opponent against the cage.
San goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bradley takes a shot to the head.
San throws a punch but it's blocked by Bradley.
San throws a head punch that misses.
Bradley tries to break free but San pushes him back against the cage.
A left hand lands to the body for San.
Bradley is trying to push San away but San has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shichiroji San is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Bradley is looking to break free of the clinch but San has double underhooks.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but San is controlling him.
Bradley is trying to break free.
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.
San misses with a hook from the clinch.
Bradley wants to break the clinch but can't.
San tries to work over Bradley's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Bradley has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
A shot in the inside from San.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bradley is trying to break the clinch but San has him pressed against the cage.
Bradley is trying to push San away but San has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Bradley throws an elbow but it's blocked.
And that's the end of the fight!
Shichiroji San comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got San 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 Tew scores the fight 26:30
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Atkins scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Shichiroji San!
Shichiroji San bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Liam Murphy (ranked 803 p4p, 969 weight class) and Eric Ries (ranked 111 p4p, 133 weight class). Murphy comes into the arena with I'm Shipping Up To Boston- Dropkick Murphy's blaring out of the sound system. 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Liam Murphy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eric Ries!
The judges for this bout are Andrew Berry, James Glass and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice sprawl there from Ries as Murphy shoots in.
Murphy on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Ries. Ries obviously looking to wear him down.
Murphy takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Murphy fails with an attempt to clinch.
Murphy closes the distance and clinches.
Ries blocks an uppercut.
A right hook to the body lands for Ries.
Ries can't find room to land a body shot as Murphy controls the action.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Ries avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Murphy is trying to pull guard but Ries turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A short left from Ries.
Ries digs a right hand underneath Murphy's ribcage. Murphy let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Murphy tries to work over Ries's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ries blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Ries lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Liam Murphy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Murphy misses with the head strike.
Ries blocks an uppercut.
Ries breaks the clinch.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Murphy clinches up against the cage.
Ries scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Ries blocks an uppercut.
Murphy fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Murphy misses with a hook from the clinch.
Ries tries to work over Murphy's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ries lands a shot to the body.
We've been informed that Ries has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Murphy swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Murphy tries to throw a body punch but Ries avoids it by throwing Murphy back against the cage.
Still in the clinch, Ries scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ries breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries feints and then cracks Murphy's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Murphy down.
Ries throws a shot from downtown. Murphy moves away and avoids it.
Murphy is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Ries.
Ries throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Murphy.
Murphy appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
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!
Murphy gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Ries is leaning against Murphy and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Ries lands a left hand.
Ries pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Murphy tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Ries manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Ries avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Ries misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Murphy.
Murphy showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Ries.
Murphy drops down looking for a counter takedown but Ries sprawls and moves away.
Murphy gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Ries counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Murphy shoots for a takedown but Ries saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Murphy moves out of range as Ries strikes.
Ries lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
A chopping leg kick lands by Ries.
Murphy fails to land the takedown.
Ries throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Ries swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Murphy ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Ries keeps it at a distance.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Murphy dives in for a single leg takedown but Ries sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Ries manages to break the clinch.
Murphy blocks a jab.
Murphy wants to clinch up but Ries keeps it at a distance.
Ries throws out a counter right but Murphy avoids it with no problem.
Ries throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Murphy sees it coming and avoids it easily.
An inside leg kick lands from Ries.
Murphy blocks a head kick by Ries.
Murphy wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Ries connects with a crisp jab.
Nice straight punches there by Ries. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Ries.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Murphy moves to clinch but Ries breaks away
and Ries counters with a nice low kick that buckles Murphy's knee momentarily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Eric Ries dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Murphy tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch but Ries swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Murphy fails in his attempt to clinch.
Ries is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Murphy with a body shot.
A big left from Ries misses.
Ries has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Murphy doesn't manage to clinch there - Ries circles away.
Murphy shoots and misses
and Ries counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - Murphy looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Murphy shoots in for a takedown but Ries shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Murphy darts in trying to clinch
and Ries counters with a good low kick that Murphy was not able to check.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Murphy tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Ries paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Murphy is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
A head kick by Ries misses
and Murphy counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Murphy is thwarting Ries's attempts to control the position.
Murphy is trying to work for a kimura but Ries is defending well.
Murphy wants to free his trapped foot but Ries is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Ries looks like he's trying to stand up.
Murphy frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ries is squirming around, avoiding Murphy's attempts to control the action.
Ries defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Murphy.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Murphy takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Murphy goes for an armbar but he's fallen flat on his backside there and now Ries is on top in guard.
Murphy is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! Ries has his hands clasped together but Murphy extends and breaks Ries's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Murphy.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:58 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Liam Murphy!
An out of breath and clearly excited Liam Murphy thanked Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sergey Vinogradov (ranked 196 p4p, 1817 weight class) and Hayato Sakuraba (ranked 33 p4p, 234 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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8 - 7 - 0 |
Powerful takedowns
Solid boxing
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BJJ Purple Belt
Basic striking
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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 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Sergey Vinogradov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Hayato Sakuraba!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakuraba fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Vinogradov avoids it really well and circles away.
Sakuraba closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Vinogradov quickly recovers to half guard.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinogradov wants to get back to full guard.
Sakuraba is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Vinogradov has managed to free his arm - good work.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Vinogradov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Nice strikes from Sakuraba there.
Sakuraba missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Vinogradov is a slippery customer.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Sakuraba content to control rather than advance.
Vinogradov is pressing down on Sakuraba's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakuraba won't allow Vinogradov to sweep him here.
My spies in London MMA Club inform me that Sakuraba has been getting involved in the gym's BJJ sparring sessions. Let's see whether that pays dividends!
Sakuraba throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Vinogradov works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Vinogradov is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Sakuraba landing with the ground and pound.
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Vinogradov is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sakuraba lands a couple of digs.
Vinogradov is trying to control the position but Sakuraba postures up.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinogradov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sakuraba landing some decent shots from guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Sakuraba passes into side control.
Sakuraba is looking to take a break and control but Vinogradov is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Vinogradov is looking to regain half guard here but Sakuraba keeps moving and retains side control.
Vinogradov tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Sakuraba easily slips into full mount!
Vinogradov sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Sakuraba is keen to just control but Vinogradov is a slippery customer.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov trying to control from the bottom.
Vinogradov is refusing to be controlled, as Sakuraba sits in half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Sakuraba scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Vinogradov looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Vinogradov is trying to control but can't.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Sakuraba is working for a kimura but Vinogradov is defending it quite comfortably.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Hayato Sakuraba dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Sakuraba throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vinogradov's waist but Vinogradov gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Sakuraba off to one side.
Vinogradov works the jab nicely.
The fighters circle momentarily. Vinogradov darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sakuraba shoots in and drives through. Vinogradov sprawls well.
Sakuraba gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Vinogradov counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Sergey Vinogradov has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hayato Sakuraba.
Vinogradov connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sakuraba's hands.
Sakuraba drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Vinogradov is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Sakuraba's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Sakuraba lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vinogradov actively working from the bottom here.
Vinogradov is trying to maintain the position but Sakuraba is very close to passing his half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Vinogradov wants to improve his position but Sakuraba is controlling well.
Sakuraba trying to control the action but Vinogradov is working from the bottom.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
Sakuraba is trying to control. Vinogradov wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back.
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.
Vinogradov is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Sakuraba's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Sakuraba's back!
Sakuraba tries to escape the position.
Sakuraba manages to reverse the position and now he's in Vinogradov's guard. Nice work there by Sakuraba.
Sakuraba trying to control the position from guard on top but Vinogradov is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Vinogradov had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sakuraba defends it easily.
Vinogradov is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Vinogradov is really struggling to control Sakuraba but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Vinogradov will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sakuraba postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Vinogradov looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Vinogradov keeping moving, preventing Sakuraba from controlling successfully.
Sakuraba got a little sloppy there for a moment and Vinogradov has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sakuraba has managed to get both his arms back between Vinogradov's legs - danger averted.
Sakuraba working some strikes from top position.
Vinogradov looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sakuraba wants to pass the guard but Vinogradov is keeping the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vinogradov looking for a triangle here. Sakuraba is fighting it but it looks tight! Vinogradov pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Sakuraba is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:19 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sergey Vinogradov!
Sergey Vinogradov seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Dick Winters (ranked 252 p4p, 353 weight class) and Shug Skinner (ranked 32 p4p, 46 weight class). Winters comes to the cage accompanied by All Along the Watchtower. Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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18 - 7 - 0 |
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9 - 5 - 1 |
Good wrestling
Basic striking
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Great elbows
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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 18 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Dick Winters!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of London, Shug Skinner!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Colin Fotheringham and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skinner ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Winters looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Skinner jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Winters tries to score a power double leg takedown but Skinner sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Winters somewhat.
Skinner stuffs the takedown attempt from Winters. Winters gets slowly back to his feet.
Winters sets himself, and Skinner steps forward looking for the clinch! Winters avoids it this time.
Winters darts in looking for a takedown but Skinner gets double underhooks and turns Winters into the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Winters. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Winters is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Winters avoids a wild elbow strike from Skinner.
Winters is working for takedown but Skinner is calmly controlling the position for now.
Winters takes an elbow to the forehead.
Skinner manages to break the clinch.
Skinner fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Winters manages to avoid it.
Winters shoots in but no luck this time.
Skinner tries to counter by closing the distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Skinner throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Winters.
Skinner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Winters drives through with a takedown into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Skinner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Skinner is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Skinner can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skinner is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Winters dives into side control.
Winters prevents Skinner from escaping the position.
Winters wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Skinner, who protects the arm well.
Winters is in a dominant position here, looking for a kimura. Skinner looks calm but he's in trouble here. Winters gets his leg over his opponent's head and yanks on the arm. Skinner is tapping like a morse code operator on the titanic! SOS! SOS! Winters lets go of the hold and Skinner can pop his arm back in it's socket.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Dick Winters!
A relieved looking Dick Winters 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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Main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 222 p4p, 590 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 36 p4p, 84 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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15 - 10 - 0 |
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28
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12 - 10 - 0 |
Good wrestling
Counter fighter
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Brawler
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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 15 - 10 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Steven Brown, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Thompson as he avoids it easily.
De Oliveira gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
De Oliveira has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at London MMA Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but De Oliveira is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
De Oliveira is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Thompson preventing the sweep.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
De Oliveira looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
De Oliveira controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
De Oliveira utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
De Oliveira is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Thompson works over De Oliveira with some ground and pound from guard.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
De Oliveira controls Thompson momentarily but Thompson frees himself.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Thompson keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of De Oliveira's head.
Thompson has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Thompson lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Thompson landing some decent shots from guard.
Thompson distracts De Oliveira with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
De Oliveira is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
De Oliveira is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
De Oliveira had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Thompson defends it easily.
De Oliveira seems to have recovered his senses.
De Oliveira has momentary wrist control but Thompson slips an elbow through the middle.
Thompson stands up over De Oliveira, holding on to his feet. Thompson throws the legs to one side and dives in with a huge shot that lands flush on the chin! De Oliveira is out cold! Thompson lands a couple more shots and the ref tackles him out of the way! What a brutal finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
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