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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Adeboye Temidare (ranked 5508 p4p, 5492 weight class) and Magnus Tyme (ranked 531 p4p, 529 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Adeboye Temidare!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Magnus Tyme!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Chad Campbell and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tyme misses with a lunging right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Tyme scores with a shot to the body.
Nice defenses there by Temidare.
Tyme misses with a body shot.
Tyme pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Tyme throws a shot from downtown. Temidare moves away and avoids it.
Magnus Tyme seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Tyme with a jab.
Temidare has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Tyme throws a big shot that misses.
Tyme scores with a jab to the body.
Tyme misses the jab.
Tyme ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Temidare moves away.
Tyme thuds his right hand into Temidare's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Nice cross by Temidare.
Temidare throws a leg kick that misses.
A big right from Tyme misses.
It appears Temidare was looking to counter with a kick there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Temidare steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Tyme.
Tyme misses with a hook.
No joy there for Tyme, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Temidare takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tyme tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A big left from Tyme misses.
Tyme throws out a loose jab but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Temidare digs a good hook to Tyme's body.
Temidare slips under a jab.
Temidare darts in and clinches Tyme up against the cage.
Tyme misses with some punches.
Temidare blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Temidare working Tyme over with knees to the body.
Tyme misses with a body punch.
Tyme misses with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Temidare.
Temidare lands a knee to the head.
Tyme letting Temidare take a breather here.
Tyme struggles to land a body shot inside as Temidare controls his hands.
Temidare lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Temidare connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyme's face.
 It looks like Magnus Tyme has been cut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Temidare blocks a body shot from Tyme.
Tyme fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Temidare connects with a nasty looking knee right to Tyme's face.
Temidare drops Tyme with a big knee straight up the middle! Tyme is covering up against the cage but manages to escape and gets back to his feet!
 Tyme is rocked!
Tyme looks winded!
Temidare drives through and clinches with Tyme against the cage.
Tyme is still on wobbly legs! Can Temidare finish him?
Tyme swings wildly with an uppercut but Temidare uses good head movement to avoid it.
Tyme seems to have recovered his senses.
Tyme struggles to land a body shot inside as Temidare controls his hands.
Temidare lands a big knee to the head and Tyme goes down! Temidare pounces and finishes the fight with strikes! He jumps to his feet and celebrates with the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Adeboye Temidare!
Adeboye Temidare decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
The defeated Magnus Tyme had this to say: 'I respect my opponent, tonight just wasnt my night, thanks.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Long Wang (ranked 3227 p4p, 3947 weight class) and Jun Fan Lee (ranked 396 p4p, 466 weight class). Lee has chosen Bruce Lee Soundtrack as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Excellent MT
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Long Wang!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jun Fan Lee!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Wang throws a front kick aimed at Lee's knee but Lee avoids it well.
A looping hook to the body misses from Lee. Wang does a little dance to reset his feet.
Wang seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Wang ducks under a wild hook from Lee.
Lee ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Wang closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Wang gets a clinch.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Wang blocks an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wang misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wang tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Wang stalls.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Wang.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Lee stalls.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Our sources have told us that Wang has been working on his elbows in the gym.
Lee lands a body punch in the clinch.
Lee misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A short left from Lee.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Wangs head.
Lee slowing the pace effectively.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Wang avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Wang makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wang trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Wang into the cage.
Lee lands a body punch.
Wang prevents a body shot from Lee.
Wang misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee is trying to maintain a safe position but Wang gets an underhook and turns Lee into the cage.
Lee stalling the fight.
Lee doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wang fails to pull guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wang's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee swings widly with a right hand
and Wang counters by clinching up.
Wang is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Lee to keep the fight standing.
A short right from Lee on the inside.
Wang drags the fight down to the ground.
Lee passes Wang's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Lee wants to pass the guard but Wang is defending well.
Wang is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Lee jumps into side control!
Wang regains half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee not doing much here.
Let's hope that Lee has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
Wang moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Lee really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Wang. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Lee sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Wang has his foot on Lee's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Lee works his way back into a safe position though.
Lee wants to control from the top but Wang keeps moving.
Lee wanted to stand there but Wang had control of the position.
Wang looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Lee wants to get up but he can't break Wang's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wang misses with a body shot
and Lee counters with a three punch combo that has Wang backing up. Wang nods at Lee to acknowledge the strikes.
Wang uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Lee.
Wang is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Lee.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jun Fan Lee 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.
Lee throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Lee misses with an uppercut. Wang saw that one coming.
Lee throws a shot to the body.
Lee displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wang throws out the jab.
Wang missing with a left hand there. Lee was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Nice shot lands for Wang.
Lee swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Lee throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Wang sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Lee throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee circles away from the clinch attempt.
Wang uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Lee.
Lee connects with a looping right hand.
Wang waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Lee.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee looks to throw the jab but Wang is out of range.
Wang wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Wang tries to clinch up
and Lee connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Lee duly obliges.
Lee fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wang manages to avoid it.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Lee lands a jab to Wang's midsection.
Lee has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Lee lands a slapping body shot.
Lee moves into range and connects with a jab.
Lee lands a glancing blow to the side of Wang's head.
Wang keeps the fight on the outside.
Nice uppercut lands for Lee. That snapped Wang's head back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Wang takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
 Wang is rocked!
Lee lands with a right and another and another! Wang is in big trouble! Lee lands again and this time it's lights out for Wang! A quality knockout there for Lee.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:13 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jun Fan Lee!
Jun Fan Lee seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Sulimbek Akhtankhanov (ranked 1977 p4p, 1868 weight class) and Tetsuo Shima (ranked 119 p4p, 112 weight class). Shima has chosen The HU - Yuve Yuve Yu as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Sulimbek Akhtankhanov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tetsuo Shima!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, John Roberts and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Shima throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov throws a chopping leg kick but Shima manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Akhtankhanov lands a head shot.
Akhtankhanov misses with a looping right.
The fighters circling - Shima throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Akhtankhanov tried to counter with a leg kick but Shima avoided it.
Shima takes one to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Akhtankhanov takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov circles away from the clinch attempt.
It looked like Akhtankhanov wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Akhtankhanov tries to close the distance and clinch up but Shima swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Shima throws a poor cross that misses
and Akhtankhanov counters with an outside leg kick.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Shima.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a body punch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima moves out of range of the body kick from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice body kick.
A jab lands there for Shima.
Shima throws out a loose jab but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Shima takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Akhtankhanov ducks under a wild hook from Shima.
We've been informed that Shima 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.
Shima lands with a good body shot.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Akhtankhanov, as that shot connected.
Akhtankhanov swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Shima throws an overhand right that lands on Akhtankhanov's shoulder, as Akhtankhanov tries to avoid the shot.
Akhtankhanov definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Akhtankhanov slips a jab from Shima.
Shima is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima moves into the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Shima misses with some punches.
Akhtankhanov manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Shima has Akhtankhanov pressed against the cage.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Akhtankhanov creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Shima works on Akhtankhanov's body with a couple of short punches.
Akhtankhanov lands a nice shot to the body.
Akhtankhanov slowing the pace effectively.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Shima tries to clinch there but Akhtankhanov circles away.
Akhtankhanov has managed to clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Shima swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Akhtankhanov manages to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands a head kick. Shima smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Akhtankhanov doesn't manage to clinch there - Shima circles away.
Shima swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Good leg kick by Akhtankhanov.
Shima is looking to clinch but Akhtankhanov is avoiding it.
Nice defenses there by Shima.
Akhtankhanov steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Shima.
Shima misses with a shot to the body
and Akhtankhanov counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Akhtankhanov stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Shima is rocked!
Shima scores with a crisp jab that stopped Akhtankhanov in his tracks.
Shima is still on wobbly legs! Can Akhtankhanov finish him?
Shima slips under a jab.
Shima seems to have recovered his senses.
Akhtankhanov is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Akhtankhanov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Shima throws the left hand but Akhtankhanov avoids the punch easily.
Akhtankhanov throws a series of punches but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Akhtankhanov avoids the body shot from Shima.
Shima wants to clinch.
Shima avoids the body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Akhtankhanov gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Shima displaying some good clinch control by pressing Akhtankhanov up against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Akhtankhanov slips under a jab from Shima.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov is winning the standup battle so far.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick misses from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shima showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Shima.
Shima connects with a body shot that sends Akhtankhanov's belly button to the back.
Shima takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Shima takes a swing at Akhtankhanov's ribcage but misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Shima throws out the jab.
Shima just misses with a punch to the body.
Akhtankhanov throws a low kick but it's checked well by Shima.
Shima with a body punch. A glancing blow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov tries to close the distance and clinch but Shima swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Shima steps in looking to clinch after the strikes miss from Akhtankhanov.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Akhtankhanov with a jab.
Shima takes a jab right on the kisser.
Akhtankhanov scores with a nice body kick.
Shima throws a big shot that misses.
Shima moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Shima wants to counter with a clinch but Akhtankhanov pushes him away.
Akhtankhanov looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Akhtankhanov is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Shima can do to turn this around?
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch but Shima moves out of range.
Shima throws a body punch but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov throws an off balance right hand
and Shima counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
A looping hook to the body misses from Akhtankhanov. Shima does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima rushes Akhtankhanov and presses him up against the cage.
Shima misses with a hook from the clinch.
Akhtankhanov lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima cracks Akhtankhanov with a nice body shot.
Nice body punch from Shima.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Akhtankhanov takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Akhtankhanov tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Akhtankhanov stalling against the cage.
A short left from Shima.
Akhtankhanov working aggressively here.
Akhtankhanov misses with a punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov tries a head kick but it misses.
Shima swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov throws a push kick but Shima slaps the foot to one side.
Akhtankhanov looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Akhtankhanov stuns Shima with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Akhtankhanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shima throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov moves out of range as Shima strikes.
Akhtankhanov tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akhtankhanov tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Shima manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Shima needs to keep his hands up - Akhtankhanov had a free shot at his head there.
Akhtankhanov scores with a sloppy right hand. Shima should have avoided that one.
Shima walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shima closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Akhtankhanov.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Shima throws a head punch that misses.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Shima clinches.
Akhtankhanov can't find room to land a body shot as Shima controls the action.
Shima has Akhtankhanov pressed against the cage.
Akhtankhanov is looking to control Shima's arms but Shima gets an underhook and turns him. Now Akhtankhanov has his back to the cage.
Akhtankhanov working hard to break the clinch.
Akhtankhanov misses with a hook from the clinch.
Shima tries to throw a body punch but Akhtankhanov avoids it by throwing Shima back against the cage.
Shima misses with a short punch on the inside.
Akhtankhanov struggles to land a body shot inside as Shima controls his hands.
Tetsuo Shima seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Shima lands an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Sulimbek Akhtankhanov will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Akhtankhanov tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Shima was well out of range. Poor timing from Akhtankhanov.
Shima comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Shima lands a glancing blow to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Shima digs a good body shot into Akhtankhanov's ribs.
Akhtankhanov misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Shima wants to clinch up but Akhtankhanov keeps it at a distance.
Shima tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Akhtankhanov was well out of range. Poor timing from Shima.
Shima misses with a straight right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Akhtankhanov wants to clinch up but Shima keeps it at a distance.
Shima misses with an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov throws a leg kick but Shima checks it.
Akhtankhanov throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov takes a body punch but keeps moving.
A low kick from Akhtankhanov is predictable there
and Shima counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Shima.
Shima lands a hook to the side of the head.
Akhtankhanov's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Akhtankhanov scoring well with a low kick there.
Shima moves away from the strike by Akhtankhanov.
Shima fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Shima tries to close the distance and clinch but Akhtankhanov swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Akhtankhanov appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Nice defenses there by Akhtankhanov.
Shima keeps the fight on the outside.
Akhtankhanov uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Shima.
Akhtankhanov pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Shima lands a nice looking body shot.
Sulimbek Akhtankhanov is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Shima on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Shima swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Akhtankhanov throws a body shot but no joy.
Akhtankhanov moves into the clinch successfully.
Akhtankhanov is trying to push Shima away but Shima has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Shima tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Shima misses with a body punch.
Akhtankhanov lands a hook to the side of the head.
Shima prevents a body shot from Akhtankhanov.
Akhtankhanov swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Shima swings wildly with an uppercut but Akhtankhanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
Shima will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Akhtankhanov up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shima scores with a shot to the side of Akhtankhanov's head.
Akhtankhanov is trying to break free.
Akhtankhanov lands a right hand that snaps the head of Shima backwards.
Akhtankhanov wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Shima has him pressed against the cage.
Akhtankhanov tries to stall but Shima uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Shima tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Shima throws a punch but it's blocked by Akhtankhanov.
A short uppercut from Shima.
Shima lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Shima misses with a punch to the body.
Shima makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Akhtankhanov tries to circle away but Shima has him pinned against the cage.
Akhtankhanov blocks an uppercut.
Tetsuo Shima has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Akhtankhanov breaks the clinch.
A big right from Shima misses.
Shima jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Akhtankhanov scores with a kick to the body.
Shima throws a lazy right hand but Akhtankhanov sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jab from Shima.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Akhtankhanov looks to land a right hand but Shima moved out of range.
Shima swings for the body but Akhtankhanov moves out of range.
Akhtankhanov lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
A left lands for Akhtankhanov.
Shima throws a shot from downtown. Akhtankhanov moves away and avoids it.
Shima ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Akhtankhanov moves away.
And that's the end of the fight!
Tetsuo Shima comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Akhtankhanov 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 29:28
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sulimbek Akhtankhanov!
Our winner, Sulimbek Akhtankhanov, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Marcus Vinicius (ranked 4973 p4p, 1767 weight class) and Juan David Franco (ranked 568 p4p, 263 weight class). 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 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Marcus Vinicius!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Juan David Franco!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Lou da Vinci and Jorge Garcia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Franco scores with a hook.
Franco throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
As Franco looks to move away, Vinicius throws a big counter combo but Franco just gets out of the way.
Franco scores with a jab to the head.
Vinicius blocks a jab.
Vinicius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Franco misses with a hook. Vinicius ducked under it nicely.
Franco chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Franco lunges at Vinicius with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vinicius's hand.
A telegraphed right hand from Franco misses the target.
Franco with a hook.
Franco cracks Vinicius with an open hand slap.
Franco looks to land a left hand but Vinicius moved out of range nicely.
Vinicius is looking for a counter combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vinicius.
Franco connects with a single shot there.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco looks to throw the jab but Vinicius is out of range.
Vinicius throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco missing with a left hand there. Vinicius was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Vinicius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A quick step to the side and Vinicius tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Franco thows a left - swing and a miss!
Franco with the inside leg kick.
Vinicius with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Franco to score with a decent uppercut.
Franco is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vinicius.
Franco throws a body punch but Vinicius moves out of range.
Vinicius throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Franco misses with a straight left.
A slow jab from Franco misses its intended target.
Franco clobbers Vinicius with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Franco looks to land a combination but Vinicius avoids it well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Juan David Franco seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab by Franco.
Franco throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Vinicius is looking to counter the offense by Franco and move into the clinch.
Franco lands with a thumping leg kick.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinicius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
A good leg kick by Franco.
Franco loads up on a big right hand but Vinicius slips the punch.
Vinicius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco throws out a powerful jab.
Franco fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Vinicius has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Franco fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vinicius manages to avoid it.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinicius misses the target.
Franco lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinicius's head.
Franco lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius needs to keep his hands up - Franco had a free shot at his head there.
Vinicius keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
It looked like Vinicius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Vinicius counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Franco throws a lazy right hand but Vinicius sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Vinicius misses with a double jab.
Franco throws a lazy uppercut
and Vinicius counters with a series of strikes. Franco will be more careful next time no doubt.
Nice defenses there by Vinicius.
Vinicius is looking for a counter combo.
Vinicius lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Franco backs up against the cage.
A nice leg kick lands there from Franco.
Franco smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Franco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
A left lands for Franco.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Good shot there by Franco.
Vinicius slips under a jab.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinicius.
Vinicius ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
As Franco looks to move away, Vinicius throws a big counter combo but Franco just gets out of the way.
Vinicius misses with a few strikes there.
Franco thuds his right hand into Vinicius's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Vinicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
Franco is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Vinicius had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Franco is looking to slow Vinicius down with leg kicks.
Franco takes a swing at Vinicius's ribcage but misses.
Franco misses the jab.
A big right from Franco misses.
Franco connects with a looping right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan David Franco dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Vinicius ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Franco fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vinicius.
Franco misses with a body shot
and Vinicius counters with a left and a right that stings Franco.
Vinicius walks into a straight right hand from Franco.
Franco connects with an inside leg kick.
A jab from Vinicius finds it's way through Franco's defenses.
Franco throws a body shot but no joy.
Vinicius is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Good standup being displayed there by Franco as he connects with a hook.
Franco misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vinicius.
It looked like Vinicius wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Franco in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Franco throws the left hand but Vinicius avoids the punch easily.
Franco connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Vinicius is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vinicius tries to bum rush Franco with a series of wild strikes but Franco uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Franco throws a shot from downtown. Vinicius moves away and avoids it.
Franco throws a right hand that Vinicius ducks under and follows up with a left that Vinicius also avoids with ease.
Vinicius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franco.
Vinicius is looking for a counter combo.
Marcus Vinicius is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Vinicius tries to move into range but Franco moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Franco is looking to slow Vinicius down with leg kicks.
Franco misses with a telegraphed body shot
enabling Vinicius to counter with a crisp jab.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Vinicius might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Franco fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Franco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinicius. Vinicius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Franco throws a right hand that misses
and Vinicius counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Jab from Franco.
Vinicius staying out of range there.
As Franco looks to move away, Vinicius throws a big counter combo but Franco just gets out of the way.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Franco connects with a body shot that sends Vinicius's belly button to the back.
Vinicius moves away from the strike by Franco.
Franco scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Vinicius displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Franco throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Vinicius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
We've been informed that Franco has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Franco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinicius gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Franco.
Franco cracks a nice hook into Vinicius's ribs.
Vinicius misses with a straight left.
Franco throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vinicius uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Franco.
Franco lands with a hook. Vinicius tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Franco throws a lazy uppercut
and Franco takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick lands for Franco.
Franco dodges the punch combination from Vinicius.
Franco looks to land a left hand but Vinicius moved out of range nicely.
Franco just misses with a punch to the body.
A solid leg kick lands there for Franco.
Franco has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Vinicius's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinicius tries to avoid it.
Vinicius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinicius ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
Vinicius throws a big counter combination but Franco scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Good exchange - Vinicius coming out on top.
Vinicius will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Franco throws a body punch but Vinicius moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinicius misses the target.
Vinicius moves out of range as Franco strikes.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A nice leg kick from Franco, right into the meat of the thigh.
Franco scores with a sloppy right hand. Vinicius should have avoided that one.
A telegraphed right hand from Franco misses the target.
A little feinted left hand from Vinicius on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Vinicius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franco.
Franco takes a swing at Vinicius's ribcage but misses.
Franco swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Juan David Franco showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franco turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Franco misses with an uppercut
and Vinicius counters with a three punch combo that has Franco backing up. Franco nods at Vinicius to acknowledge the strikes.
Vinicius is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Vinicius moves out of range as Franco strikes.
Franco slips under a jab.
Franco lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vinicius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vinicius on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
The crowd cheers as Franco lands an impressive looking overhand right. Vinicius doesn't seem phased though.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Franco connects with a good right hand that stumbles Vinicius. Vinicius circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Vinicius ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Franco misses the jab.
Vinicius was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Franco throws a nice outside leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Vinicius blocks the leg kick.
Juan David Franco seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vinicius slips under a jab from Franco.
Vinicius ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
It looked like Vinicius was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Franco throws a good cross that connects.
The fighters circling - Franco throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vinicius takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Franco looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vinicius throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Franco connects with an inside leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Franco thuds a left hand into Vinicius's body.
Franco lands a glancing blow to the side of Vinicius's head.
Vinicius ducks under a wild hook from Franco.
An attempted straight right counter from Vinicius misses the target.
Vinicius looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Vinicius on the wrong end of a nice hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinicius stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Franco.
Vinicius moves out of range of the strikes.
Vinicius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Franco throws a right hand that misses
and Vinicius counters with a stiff right hand.
Vinicius takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Juan David Franco is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Franco works the jab nicely.
Franco misses the jab.
Vinicius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Franco fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vinicius misses with a wild combination.
Vinicius takes one to the side of the head.
Franco punishes Vinicius's body with a nice straight punch.
Franco connects with the punch.
Vinicius steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Franco.
A big left from Franco misses.
Vinicius is looking for a counter combo.
Franco scores with a jab to the jaw.
Franco loads up on a big right hand but Vinicius slips the punch.
Vinicius appears to be looking for a big counter.
Franco scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Franco feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Viniciuss jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Franco lands with a cross.
Good standup being displayed there by Franco as he connects with a hook.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vinicius misses with a wild combination.
Franco throws a big shot that misses.
Vinicius is looking for a counter combo.
Franco connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Franco tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vinicius was well out of range. Poor timing from Franco.
Franco throws a leg kick which misses Vinicius's front leg but catches the back leg as Vinicius tries to avoid it.
Franco fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Vinicius on the side of the head.
Franco throws a hook to the side of Vinicius's head but Vinicius sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Vinicius swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Marcus Vinicius has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinicius tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
And that's the end of the fight!
Juan David Franco comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Franco has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 27:30
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jorge Garcia scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Juan David Franco!
Juan David Franco took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, KRAKEN Nutrition + Laundry for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Frederic Bastiat (ranked 2320 p4p, 3069 weight class) and Ellis Leeuman (ranked 326 p4p, 401 weight class). Frederic Bastiat has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Frederic Bastiat!
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, Ellis Leeuman!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, John Roberts and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bastiat moves into the clinch.
Bastiat lands a body shot in the clinch.
Leeuman is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Bastiat gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Bastiat lands a body punch in the clinch.
Bastiat slowing the pace effectively.
Bastiat lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
A short right from Bastiat.
Leeuman pulls guard.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
Leeuman is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Leeuman wants to lay and pray for a moment but Bastiat keeps working.
Bastiat wants to improve his position but Leeuman is controlling well.
Leeuman is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Leeuman wants to control from the top but Bastiat keeps moving.
Bastiat 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.
Leeuman wants to stand but Bastiat is controlling his posture from full 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.
Bastiat is controlling Leeuman's posture.
Bastiat 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.
Leeuman drops back looking for a leg! Bastiat is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Bastiat manages to kick Leeuman off! Leeuman jumps back into Bastiat's guard.
Leeuman trying to control but Bastiat is working from the bottom.
Leeuman stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Bastiat swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.
Leeuman wants to get up but he can't break Bastiat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Leeuman missing with a left hand there. Bastiat was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Leeuman lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Bastiat at a distance.
Bastiat moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bastiat slips under a jab from Leeuman.
Leeuman just misses with a punch to the body.
Bastiat needs to keep his hands up - Leeuman had a free shot at his head there.
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuman.
Bastiat comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Good exchange - Bastiat coming out on top.
Leeuman takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Frederic Bastiat seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bastiat darts in and clinches Leeuman up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat lands a body shot.
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!
Leeuman is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Bastiat pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Leeuman looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Bastiat pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastiat lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Leeuman takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Bastiat bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Leeuman's head backwards.
A looping hook to the body misses from Leeuman. Bastiat does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bastiat throws a hook but Leeuman blocks it.
Leeuman misses with an uppercut.
Bastiat moves into range and clinches up with Leeuman.
Bastiat softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Leeuman working aggressively here.
Bastiat scores with a nice hook to the head.
I was talking to Bastiat's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Leeuman pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Bastiat throws a body shot but no joy.
Leeuman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frederic Bastiat dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bastiat misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leeuman.
Bastiat takes the fight into the clinch.
Leeuman jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Bastiat walks away with a smile on his face. Leeuman gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Bastiat uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Leeuman.
Leeuman throws a jab when Bastiat was well out of range.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bastiat. Leeuman does a little dance to reset his feet.
Leeuman throws out a counter right but Bastiat avoids it with no problem.
Bastiat moves into the clinch.
Leeuman jumps into guard, dragging Bastiat to the mat.
Bastiat cracks Leeuman with a solid left hand.
Bastiat with a nice head shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Leeuman can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Bastiat controls the pace.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Bastiat makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bastiat working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bastiat cracks Leeuman with a solid left hand.
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
Bastiat has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Bastiat is working Leeuman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Leeuman wants to stand and escape but Bastiat is having none of it.
Bastiat is working Leeuman over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Frederic Bastiat overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Bastiat lands a couple of elbows.
Bastiat cracks Leeuman with a solid left hand.
Leeuman is looking for a triangle but Bastiat pushes his legs off easily.
Bastiat stands up over Leeuman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bastiat not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
Leeuman is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat connects with a couple of short punches.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bastiat stands up over Leeuman, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bastiat got a little sloppy there for a moment and Leeuman has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Bastiat has managed to get both his arms back between Leeuman's legs - danger averted.
Bastiat content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Bastiat trying to control but Leeuman is working from the bottom.
Bastiat works over Leeuman with some ground and pound from guard.
Bastiat looking to sit in guard and control but Leeuman gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bastiat seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Leeuman wants to get up but he can't break Bastiat's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bastiat wants to sweep but no luck.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Bastiat here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Leeuman is looking to stand up but Bastiat won't let him.
Bastiat is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Leeuman is looking to stand up but Bastiat won't let him.
Leeuman trying to control the position from guard on top but Bastiat is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bastiat is adopting a defensive guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Bastiat connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leeuman. Leeuman circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Bastiat walks into a jab.
Leeuman keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Leeuman tests Bastiat's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Leeuman scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
A cross from Leeuman lands.
Bastiat is rocked!
Today's fight clock is brought to you by... OOOH that's a huge shot by Leeuman! Bastiat is in big trouble here - the ref steps in to save him and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ellis Leeuman!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Maximilian Bonaparte (ranked 1678 p4p, 1791 weight class) and Yannick Sakala (ranked 206 p4p, 216 weight class). Sakala comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Pole Pole kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Maximilian Bonaparte!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yannick Sakala!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Lou da Vinci.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sakala throws a hook but Bonaparte avoids it easily.
Sakala avoids the head kick by Bonaparte.
Sakala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Sakala scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Sakala dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
Sakala throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice defenses there by Sakala.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Sakala.
Bonaparte looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Sakala tries to close the distance and clinch but Bonaparte swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Bonaparte moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Sakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Sakala misses with a straight right.
Bonaparte went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bonaparte throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Sakala misses with a straight left.
Sakala throws a jab when Bonaparte was well out of range.
Bonaparte looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Sakala fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Bonaparte smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
A big left from Sakala misses.
Bonaparte tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sakala was well out of range. Poor timing from Bonaparte.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bonaparte.
Sakala digs a good hook to Bonaparte's body.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Sakala scores with a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakala uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala counters with a stiff right hand.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala thumps Bonaparte with a low kick.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala loads up on a big right hand but Bonaparte slips the punch.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Bonaparte with a body shot.
Bonaparte slips under a jab from Sakala.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
Sakala lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sakala slips under a jab.
A leg kick checked by Sakala.
Nice straight punches there by Bonaparte. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Bonaparte.
Sakala misses with a wild body shot.
Bonaparte throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Sakala counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakala under the eye.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakala scores with a jab to the head.
Bonaparte takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Sakala on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sakala rushes Bonaparte and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Bonaparte misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte wants to stall.
Sakala breaks from the clinch.
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonaparte throws a lazy uppercut
and Sakala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Bonaparte throws a head kick that misses.
Sakala misses with a looping left.
Sakala throws a body shot but no joy.
Sakala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Bonaparte.
Sakala throws a body punch but Bonaparte moves out of range.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte throws a body punch but Sakala moves out of range.
Sakala lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bonaparte's sensitive parts.
Sakala has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala misses with a looping right.
Sakala gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Sakala throws a lazy right hand but Bonaparte sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Sakala connects with a body shot.
Bonaparte jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Sakala waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Bonaparte.
Sakala connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonaparte throws a quick inside leg kick.
Sakala throws a series of strikes that have Bonaparte backpedaling.
Nice defenses there by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Bonaparte throws the left hand but Sakala avoids the punch easily.
Bonaparte cracks Sakala with a right hand to the side of the head.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Sakala looks to throw the jab but Bonaparte is out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yannick Sakala dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
A right-left combo lands from Sakala.
 It looks like Maximilian Bonaparte has been cut.
A good leg kick by Bonaparte.
Bonaparte connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Bonaparte lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Good shot there by Sakala.
Sakala takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Yannick Sakala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Bonaparte dips to his left and cracks Sakala with an uppercut!
Sakala closes the distance looking to clinch
and Bonaparte counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala misses with a body shot
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Sakala throws a body shot but no joy.
Bonaparte was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte misses with an uppercut
and Sakala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Sakala misses with a body shot.
Sakala checks the leg kick nicely there.
Bonaparte scores with a jab. Sakala acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bonaparte swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sakala lands with a shot to the body.
Bonaparte lands with a straight right. Sakala didn't see that one coming.
Sakala throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bonaparte sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sakala.
Bonaparte is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sakala.
Bonaparte throws a shot from downtown. Sakala moves away and avoids it.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Sakala avoids it easily.
Bonaparte thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bonaparte wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakala tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Bonaparte paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Sakala throws out a loose jab but Bonaparte uses good head movement to avoid it.
Bonaparte staying out of range there.
Sakala misses with a shot to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a stiff right hand.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sakala scores with a hook to the body. Bonaparte takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
A left lands for Sakala.
Bonaparte scores with a jab to the head.
A slow jab from Sakala misses its intended target.
Sakala scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bonaparte doesn't seem bothered though.
Bonaparte swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sakala slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Sakala throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a straight right hand.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice straight punches there by Sakala. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Sakala.
Sakala blocks a jab.
Bonaparte avoids the body shot from Sakala.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bonaparte. Sakala does a little dance to reset his feet.
A nice side step and Sakala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Sakala fails to land with a series of punches.
Sakala on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Sakala blocks a head kick by Bonaparte.
Sakala looks to score with a jab to the body but Bonaparte is just out of range.
Sakala misses with an uppercut. Bonaparte saw that one coming.
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakala moves into range and clinches up with Bonaparte.
Sakala prevents Bonaparte from breaking the clinch.
Sakala has Bonaparte pressed against the cage, preventing Bonaparte from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Sakala pushes him back against the cage.
Sakala tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Sakala lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Bonaparte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Bonaparte blocking some punches.
Bonaparte manages to break the clinch.
Sakala lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Sakala throws an overhand right that lands on Bonaparte's shoulder, as Bonaparte tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like Bonaparte wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sakala thuds his right hand into Bonaparte's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Sakala moves out of range as Bonaparte strikes.
Sakala lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bonaparte circles away quickly and effectively.
Bonaparte just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte moves out of range of the strikes.
Bonaparte loads up on a big right hand but Sakala slips the punch.
Sakala throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Bonaparte's jab looks to have found its range, popping Sakala under the eye.
Bonaparte throws a right and a left that Sakala avoids nicely.
A jab from Bonaparte does it's job there.
Sakala throws an off balance right hand
and Bonaparte counters with a right hand to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Maximilian Bonaparte will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Maximilian Bonaparte's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
Sakala moves in looking to clinch but Bonaparte pushes him off.
Sakala lands a slapping body shot.
Sakala just misses with a punch to the body.
Bonaparte uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sakala.
Sakala throws a leg kick but Bonaparte sees it coming and moves out of range.
Sakala punishes Bonaparte's body with a nice straight punch.
Bonaparte takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
Bonaparte throws a hook but Sakala blocks it.
Bonaparte tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sakala has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Bonaparte.
Sakala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bonaparte.
Sakala throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Sakala fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Bonaparte looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bonaparte misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sakala.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sakala changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Sakala digs a good hook to Bonaparte's body.
Sakala moves out of range of the leg kick from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte misses with a hook. Sakala ducked under it nicely.
Sakala throws a jab but it's blocked by Bonaparte.
Sakala moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bonaparte connects with a solid leg kick.
Sakala rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Bonaparte makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A left lands for Sakala.
Bonaparte displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Sakala throws out the jab.
Bonaparte throws a lazy right hand but Sakala sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A countering left hand to the body from Sakala misses.
The fighters circling - Bonaparte throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Bonaparte misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sakala's jab looks to have found its range, popping Bonaparte under the eye.
Bonaparte takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sakala on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Bonaparte keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Bonaparte uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Sakala.
Sakala misses with a jab to the body
and Bonaparte counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Sakala thinking.
Bonaparte ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sakala moves away.
Bonaparte misses with the combination.
It seemed like Sakala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Sakala uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bonaparte has time to react.
Bonaparte pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Sakala throws out a counter right but Bonaparte avoids it with no problem.
Sakala works Bonaparte's body with a nice hook.
Sakala jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sakala throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bonaparte is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Sakala throws a hook to the side of Bonaparte's head but Bonaparte sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Sakala ducks under a wild hook from Bonaparte.
Bonaparte throws a leg kick
and Sakala connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Bonaparte missing with a left hand there. Sakala was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Sakala uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sakala tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bonaparte lands with a shot to the body.
A big right from Sakala misses.
Sakala darts in and clinches Bonaparte up against the cage.
A short right from Sakala.
Bonaparte tries to break free but Sakala pushes him back against the cage.
Sakala keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Bonaparte's efforts to push away.
Sakala has a couple of punches blocked by Bonaparte.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bonaparte can't break the clinch.
Bonaparte is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sakala misses with a hook to the ribs.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sakala.
Sakala misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Bonaparte is trying to force a seperation but Sakala has the dominant position.
Sakala lands a hook to the side of the head.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Bonaparte throws a head punch that misses.
Bonaparte working hard to break the clinch.
Bonaparte breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Bonaparte misses the target.
Bonaparte throws a chopping leg kick but Sakala manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Sakala tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bonaparte was well out of range. Poor timing from Sakala.
As Sakala backs away, Bonaparte returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
A left lands for Sakala.
Sakala is looking to slow Bonaparte down with leg kicks.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yannick Sakala comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Sakala has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Bruno Lombardi scores the fight 28:30
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 28:29
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yannick Sakala!
Our winner, Yannick Sakala, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Deacon Dilbrandt (ranked 1229 p4p, 1205 weight class) and FullOf Hiddens (ranked 175 p4p, 172 weight class). Dilbrandt comes to the cage accompanied by Droppin. 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deacon Dilbrandt!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, FullOf Hiddens!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dilbrandt misses with a leg kick.
Hiddens shoots in and drives through. Dilbrandt sprawls well.
Hiddens scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Hiddens takes a swing at Dilbrandt's ribcage but misses.
Dilbrandt has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A combination from Hiddens does no damage.
A decent looking cross lands there for Dilbrandt.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Hiddens walks into a straight right hand from Dilbrandt.
Dilbrandt turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Dilbrandt gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hiddens to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Hiddens stands up over Dilbrandt, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
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!
Hiddens has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dilbrandt is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hiddens throwing strikes but missing.
Hiddens wants to control from the top but Dilbrandt keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Hiddens has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Dilbrandt wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Hiddens is now in half guard.
Dilbrandt wants to improve his position but Hiddens is controlling well.
Dilbrandt is trying to control but can't.
Dilbrandt on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Dilbrandt tries to get out of the position.
Hiddens lands with a punch from half guard.
Hiddens lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt won't allow Hiddens to pass to mount.
Hiddens is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Dilbrandt defends it well.
Hiddens is looking to advance position but Dilbrandt won't allow it.
Dilbrandt looking for submissions off his back.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Hiddens prevents Dilbrandt from improving his position.
Dilbrandt trying to get back to full guard but Hiddens takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens pausing momentarily but resumes with a couple of decent strikes that do a bit of damage.
Dilbrandt can't escape the position.
Hiddens trying to control but Dilbrandt is having none of it.
Dilbrandt working to try and regain half guard.
Hiddens punishing his opponent with strikes.
Hiddens looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiddens avoids the attempt from Dilbrandt to control.
Dilbrandt really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens with the ground and pound from mount.
Hiddens is still in mount, landing shots to his trapped opponent. Dilbrandt can't stay in a position like this for much longer.
Hiddens is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Dilbrandt tries to buck Hiddens off but he can't manage it.
Hiddens lands a big elbow.
Hiddens scoring with strikes but Dilbrandt is staying in there.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Hiddens cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Hiddens postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Dilbrandt looks a forlorn figure.
Dilbrandt taking shots to the head.
Hiddens is landing with some decent strikes but Dilbrandt is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Hiddens controlling his opponent.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Hiddens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Hiddens keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Dilbrandt.
And Hiddens tries to counter it with a takedown but Dilbrandt pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hiddens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Dilbrandt counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dilbrandt slips under a jab.
Dilbrandt attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Hiddens connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Hiddens ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Dilbrandt moves away.
Hiddens throws a hook to the side of Dilbrandt's head but Dilbrandt sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hiddens throws the left hand but Dilbrandt avoids the punch easily.
Dilbrandt throws a leg kick that misses.
Hiddens's jab looks to have found its range, popping Dilbrandt under the eye.
Dilbrandt throws a low kick but it's checked well by Hiddens.
Hiddens thuds his right hand into Dilbrandt's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hiddens connects with a good right hand that stumbles Dilbrandt. Dilbrandt circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Dilbrandt lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Dilbrandt on the side of the head.
Hiddens throws a big shot that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hiddens slips under a jab.
Hiddens throws a hook but Dilbrandt avoids it easily.
A counter left hand to the body from Dilbrandt misses its target.
Dilbrandt has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Dilbrandt there as he acknowledges the shot.
FullOf Hiddens seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Hiddens with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Dilbrandt to score with a decent uppercut.
Hiddens fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Dilbrandt avoids it really well and circles away.
Dilbrandt moves out of range of the strikes.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Hiddens.
Hiddens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dilbrandt manages to avoid it.
Hiddens swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Hiddens checks a leg kick.
Deacon Dilbrandt is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Hiddens misses with a straight right.
Dilbrandt misses with a low kick.
Hiddens changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hiddens blocks a jab.
Hiddens dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Dilbrandt with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Hiddens will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dilbrandt is looking to land body kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dilbrandt throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Hiddens scores with a jab to the head.
Hiddens has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Dilbrandt looks to score with a jab to the body but Hiddens is just out of range.
Hiddens looking to shoot here. He's gone for it and he's landed a takedown into side control! Oh, that's bad for Dilbrandt!
Hiddens trying to control the action but Dilbrandt is working from the bottom.
Hiddens working the ground and pound from side control.
Dilbrandt is trying to get back to half guard.
Hiddens takes a little break here. Dilbrandt wants to take advantage but he is being controlled well.
Hiddens scoring with punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens controls the position from side control.
FullOf Hiddens has got the better of the ground game so far.
Hiddens lands a few punches from side control.
Hiddens working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Dilbrandt tries to buck Hiddens off but Hiddens is having none of it.
Hiddens cracks Dilbrandt with a big elbow.
Hiddens connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Dilbrandt some visible discomfort.
Dilbrandt is trying to control Hiddens's posture but Hiddens avoids it.
Dilbrandt is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Dilbrandt is trying to improve his position.
Dilbrandt takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Hiddens wants to control but Dilbrandt is keeping him busy.
Hiddens working the body and head with strikes.
Hiddens trying to control the position but Dilbrandt is working away.
Dilbrandt is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
FullOf Hiddens showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Dilbrandt slips a straight right by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
Dilbrandt keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
It looked like Dilbrandt wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hiddens closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dilbrandt is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hiddens scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Hiddens sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Dilbrandt defending well though.
Dilbrandt wants to get back to full guard.
Dilbrandt is refusing to be controlled, as Hiddens sits in half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dilbrandt moves into full guard.
Hiddens prevents Dilbrandt from getting back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Dilbrandt is on top in guard.
Dilbrandt missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dilbrandt wants to pass the guard but Hiddens is keeping the position.
Dilbrandt being controlled here momentarily.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hiddens controlling Dilbrandt's posture.
FullOf Hiddens is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Hiddens wants to sweep but no luck.
Hiddens seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Hiddens preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Hiddens keeping moving, preventing Dilbrandt from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Hiddens defending well as Dilbrandt loads up on a big left hand.
Hiddens throws an overhand right that lands on Dilbrandt's shoulder, as Dilbrandt tries to avoid the shot.
Hiddens misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Dilbrandt.
A telegraphed right hand from Hiddens misses the target.
Dilbrandt throws a hook to the side of Hiddens's head but Hiddens sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens cracks Dilbrandt with an open hand slap.
Dilbrandt throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Hiddens sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Dilbrandt scores with a jab.
Hiddens takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Dilbrandt throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Hiddens on the side of the head.
Dilbrandt tries to work over Hiddens's front leg with a kick but Hiddens checks it.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
Nice defenses there by Hiddens.
Hiddens throws a shot from downtown. Dilbrandt moves away and avoids it.
Dilbrandt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hiddens under the eye.
Jab by Hiddens.
Dilbrandt takes a jab right on the kisser.
Dilbrandt blocks a jab.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
Hiddens might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dilbrandt's corner calls for a 1-2. Dilbrandt obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Hiddens throws a body shot but no joy.
Dilbrandt tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hiddens was well out of range. Poor timing from Dilbrandt.
Hiddens moves out of range of the body kick.
Deacon Dilbrandt has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hiddens tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Dilbrandt was well out of range. Poor timing from Hiddens.
A slow jab from Hiddens misses its intended target.
A jab from Hiddens misses.
Dilbrandt throws a shot from downtown. Hiddens moves away and avoids it.
Hiddens throws a hook but Dilbrandt blocks it.
Dilbrandt throws out a leg kick but Hiddens moves out of range and Dilbrandt only half commits.
Hiddens moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big right from Hiddens misses.
Hiddens tries for a takedown but Dilbrandt sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Hiddens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Nice shot lands for Dilbrandt.
Hiddens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Dilbrandt ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hiddens moves away.
A big right from Dilbrandt misses.
Dilbrandt uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hiddens.
Dilbrandt feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Hiddens lands a right hook to the body.
Nice uppercut there from Hiddens.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to FullOf Hiddens.
Well Hiddens has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 27:30
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 27:30
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... FullOf Hiddens!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladimir Skurwysynowski (ranked 1128 p4p, 1092 weight class) and Temirbek Yuldashev (ranked 148 p4p, 141 weight class). Yuldashev has chosen Лезгинка - Мой нанак as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Temirbek Yuldashev!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, Russell Pearce and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Skurwysynowski keeps the fight on the outside.
A shot to the liver by Yuldashev. Beautiful body shot.
Yuldashev tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Skurwysynowski was well out of range. Poor timing from Yuldashev.
Skurwysynowski defending well as Yuldashev loads up on a big left hand.
Yuldashev throws a shot to the body.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like Skurwysynowski wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Skurwysynowski connects with a right hand. Yuldashev shakes it off.
Yuldashev lands a right hook to the body.
Skurwysynowski misses with a head kick.
A nice side step and Yuldashev releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Yuldashev sizes up Skurwysynowski with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Yuldashev looks to land a right hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range.
A jab from Yuldashev finds it's way through Skurwysynowski's defenses.
Yuldashev bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Skurwysynowski misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Yuldashev throws out the jab.
Skurwysynowski misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Nice shot by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev scores with a shot to the body.
Left hook, right uppercut from Skurwysynowski.
Yuldashev dips to his left and cracks Skurwysynowski with an uppercut!
Yuldashev throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Skurwysynowski counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A telegraphed right hand from Yuldashev misses the target.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yuldashev connects with a good right hand that stumbles Skurwysynowski. Skurwysynowski circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Yuldashev lands a leg kick that knocks Skurwysynowski off balance momentarily.
Skurwysynowski looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a poor cross that misses
and Skurwysynowski takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Skurwysynowski misses with a body shot
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Skurwysynowski throws a half hearted mid kick.
Yuldashev misses with a wild body shot.
Yuldashev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Yuldashev looks to land a left hand but Skurwysynowski moved out of range nicely.
A telegraphed right hand from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Yuldashev appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Yuldashev misses with a straight right.
An attempted straight right counter from Skurwysynowski misses the target.
Yuldashev scoring well with a low kick there.
Yuldashev cracks Skurwysynowski with a good jab.
Skurwysynowski misses the shot to the body.
Skurwysynowski takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski throws a series of punches but Yuldashev avoids them all with ease.
Skurwysynowski has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Skurwysynowski there as he acknowledges the shot.
Skurwysynowski throws the kick towards the body but Yuldashev avoids it.
Yuldashev blocks a jab.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab but it's blocked by Yuldashev.
Skurwysynowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuldashev connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Skurwysynowski fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Yuldashev moves out of range of the body kick from Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski throws a lazy right hand but Yuldashev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Yuldashev tries to clinch but Skurwysynowski moves out of range.
It looked like Skurwysynowski was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Skurwysynowski on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Skurwysynowski falls off balance throwing a combination
and Yuldashev counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A good leg kick by Yuldashev.
Skurwysynowski is looking to land body kicks.
Yuldashev is looking to slow Skurwysynowski down with leg kicks.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A nice leg kick from Yuldashev, right into the meat of the thigh.
Skurwysynowski staying out of range there.
Skurwysynowski swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Skurwysynowski.
Yuldashev lands with a good body shot.
Yuldashev swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yuldashev misses with an uppercut. Skurwysynowski saw that one coming.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Skurwysynowski.
Skurwysynowski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Temirbek Yuldashev dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Yuldashev lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Yuldashev with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Skurwysynowski throws a series of punches but Yuldashev avoids them all with ease.
Skurwysynowski moves away from the strike by Yuldashev.
Yuldashev cracks a nice hook into Skurwysynowski's ribs.
Yuldashev catches Skurwysynowski with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Skurwysynowski scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Yuldashev fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Skurwysynowski looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yuldashev lands with a good body shot.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yuldashev scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Temirbek Yuldashev seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Skurwysynowski fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Yuldashev looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Yuldashev throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Skurwysynowski sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A jab from Yuldashev misses.
Skurwysynowski is looking to counter punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Skurwysynowski swinging wildly here.
Yuldashev connects with a leg kick.
Skurwysynowski chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Yuldashev can pounce on him.
Yuldashev has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Yuldashev throws a looping overhand right but Skurwysynowski ducks down to avoid it.
Skurwysynowski scores with a nice head shot.
Skurwysynowski throws a jab when Yuldashev was well out of range.
Skurwysynowski tries to move into range but Yuldashev moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
A decent looking cross lands there for Skurwysynowski.
Yuldashev misses with a right hand
and Skurwysynowski connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yuldashev is rocked!
Skurwysynowski takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Yuldashev misses with a hook to the body
and Skurwysynowski scores with a counter punch that sends Yuldashev to the canvas! Skurwysynowski smells blood - he's punishing Yuldashev with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Yuldashev has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Skurwysynowski!
A very excited looking Vladimir Skurwysynowski 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.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jack Phillips (ranked 579 p4p, 1130 weight class) and Bofur Widenose (ranked 86 p4p, 166 weight class). 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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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jack Phillips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bofur Widenose!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Dean Styles and Alyssa Summers.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Widenose slips a straight right by Phillips.
Phillips throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Widenose is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Widenose slips under a jab.
Phillips misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Widenose rushes Phillips and presses him up against the cage.
Phillips definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Phillips pulls Widenose into guard.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose looking to sit in guard and control but Phillips gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips tries to free his leg and advance position but Widenose is retaining full guard.
Phillips controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Widenose lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Widenose controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Widenose passes Phillips's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Widenose seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Phillips keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
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.
Phillips is looking to control Widenose's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Phillips avoid being mounted?
Phillips makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Phillips.
Widenose throws a strike but Phillips rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Widenose trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
Phillips trying to control the position from guard on top but Widenose is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Widenose has his foot on Phillips's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Phillips works his way back into a safe position though.
Phillips has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Widenose is proving hard to escape from.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
Phillips drops back, looking for a kneebar! Widenose looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Widenose looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Widenose!
Widenose staying calm.
Phillips takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Widenose is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Widenose working the ground and pound.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Widenose wants to lay and pray for a moment but Phillips keeps working.
Phillips is looking for a sweep.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bofur Widenose will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Phillips loads up on a big right hand but Widenose slips the punch.
Widenose throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Phillips was covering up waiting for the punch and Widenose finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Widenose wants to control from the top but Phillips keeps moving.
Phillips will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Widenose advances to half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips works his way to full guard. Good work.
Phillips working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Widenose doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Widenose manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Phillips keeping moving, preventing Widenose from controlling successfully.
Widenose in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Widenose stays in close to Phillips's body and controls the position.
Widenose throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Widenose throwing strikes from guard but Phillips blocks nicely.
Widenose trying to control the position from guard on top but Phillips is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Widenose shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bofur Widenose has got the better of the ground game so far.
Widenose pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Phillips is keeping the position for now.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Widenose working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Phillips working a defensive guard here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Widenose slips an elbow through the middle.
Widenose 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.
Widenose postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Phillips utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Widenose working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Widenose stands up over his opponent, looking to dive in with a big punch. Here he comes, superman style! Oh, the punch misses and Phillips has got him in a triangle choke for good measure! Oh no! Widenose manages to get his head free but now Phillips has transitioned to an armbar! Widenose grimaces and is forced to tap! Beautiful Jiu Jitsu from Phillips! I'd be surprised if that didn't end up as submission of the night!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Jack Phillips!
A less than humble Jack Phillips misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Doug Slugs (ranked 1267 p4p, 1299 weight class) and Saul Goodman (ranked 43 p4p, 46 weight class). Slugs comes to the cage accompanied by Too Bad - By Me. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Good wrestling
Great elbows
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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Doug Slugs!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Saul Goodman!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, John Roberts and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Goodman has closed the distance and engaged Slugs in a clinch.
Goodman dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Slugs lands a nice elbow.
It looks like Saul Goodman has been cut.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike.
Goodman slows down the pace here.
Slugs lands a knee to the body.
Slugs lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Goodman throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Slugss head.
Slugs lands an elbow inside.
Slugs scores a nice knee to the body.
Goodman looks winded!
Slugs lands an elbow that stopped Goodman in his tracks for a moment.
That has opened up Saul Goodman's cut even more.
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
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!
Slugs lands a vicious elbow to the side of Goodman's head that scrambles his senses and sends him wobbling down to the canvas! Slugs tries to finish him with strikes but Goodman still seems able to defend himself so Slugs steps back and lets Goodman get back to his feet - he wants no part of the ground game.
Slugs has taken the fight to the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slugs throws an elbow but misses.
Slugs misses with an elbow strike.
Slugs blocks a body shot from Goodman.
Slugs lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
The cut above Saul Goodman's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
With the fighters up against the cage, Slugs throws an elbow but misses.
Goodman works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Goodman must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slugs not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Slugs has his feet on Goodman's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
Slugs loads up on a big right hand but Goodman slips the punch.
Slugs moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Goodman throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Goodman misses with an uppercut.
Slugs moves into the clinch successfully.
Slugs throws an elbow that misses.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman avoids a wild elbow strike from Slugs.
Slugs taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Slugs creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Goodman's defenses.
Saul Goodman's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Slugs wants to stall.
Goodman looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Goodman avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Goodman cracks Slugs with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Slugs 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.
Goodman tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Slugs swivels and escapes.
Slugs has Goodman up against the cage in a clinch.
Goodman dodges an elbow strike from Slugs.
Goodman misses with some punches.
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Goodman goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
The referee calls for Goodman to work.
Goodman throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Goodman misses with a short punch on the inside.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Slugs looks to land a left hand but Goodman moved out of range nicely.
Some bone on bone action there as Slugs checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Slugs uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Goodman.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Slugs with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Goodman doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Goodman scores with an uppercut up the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slugs throws an elbow that misses.
Goodman blocks an elbow strike from Slugs.
Goodman scores with a hook to the body.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goodman lands a hook that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Goodman managing to block the knees to the body from Slugs.
Slugs wants to stall.
Slugs's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A knee to the head by Slugs.
Goodman lands a left hand that snaps the head of Slugs backwards.
Slugs missing with knees to the body.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
A hook to the body from Goodman.
Goodman is working Slugs over against the cage.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Goodman tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Slugs misses with an elbow over the top.
Slugs is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Goodman breaks the clinch.
Goodman moves into the clinch.
Goodman lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Slugs or not.
Goodman misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Goodman tries a body shot but Slugs blocks it.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman displaying some good clinch control by pressing Slugs up against the cage.
Goodman is trying to maintain a safe position but Slugs gets an underhook and turns Goodman into the cage.
Slugs's Muay Thai looks sharper than normal. He has obviously been working on it in the gym.
Slugs lands a nice elbow.
Goodman on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Goodman avoiding damage as Slugs throws knees to the body.
Goodman makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Goodman trying to stall but Slugs improves his position.
Goodman misses with a hook to the ribs.
Slugs throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Slugs throws a knee to the head but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Doug Slugs dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Saul Goodman's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Slugs fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Goodman, pushing him back against the cage.
Slugs misses with a knee to the head.
Goodman scores with a shoulder strike.
Slugs tries to land a knee to the head but Goodman blocks with his arms.
Slugs stalling in the clinch.
Goodman breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Goodman tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slugs was well out of range. Poor timing from Goodman.
Goodman digs a good hook to Slugs's body.
Goodman instigates a clinch.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Slugs creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
Slugs tries a knee to the head but Goodman blocks it.
Goodman is pushing Slugs up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Goodman lands a nice shot to the body.
Slugs throws an elbow but it misses.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Slugs misses with a knee strike.
Slugs has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Slugs is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Goodman is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodman lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Goodman is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Slugs is keeping busy.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Goodman creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Slugs with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Slugs misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Goodman.
Goodman tries to throw a body punch but Slugs avoids it by throwing Goodman back against the cage.
A short right from Goodman on the inside.
Goodman lands an uppercut.
Doug Slugs has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Goodman lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Slugs throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Goodman looking to slow down the pace here.
Goodman lands a shot to the body.
Goodman lands a shoulder strike.
Slugs is rocked!
Goodman lands an uppercut in the clinch that drops Slugs to his knees! Goodman keeps firing more shots against his stricken opponent and the referee jumps in to save him!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Saul Goodman!
Saul Goodman very nearly forgot to thank FUClothing amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
Doug Slugs was interviewed post fight and said 'https://dougandtheslugs.ca/'.
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FIGHT
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