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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Aram Grigorian (ranked 3673 p4p, 24223 weight class) and Hajime Nippon (ranked 436 p4p, 685 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Aram Grigorian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Hajime Nippon!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nippon throws a hook but Grigorian blocks it.
Nippon closes the distance and clinches up with Grigorian, looking for a takedown. Nippon pushes Grigorian against the cage but Grigorian circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Grigorian slips a straight right by Nippon.
Nippon dodges the punch combination from Grigorian.
Grigorian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Nippon lands the left hand.
Nippon thuds his right hand into Grigorian's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Grigorian rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Nippon moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A cross from Nippon lands.
Grigorian lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
 It looks like Hajime Nippon has been cut.
No luck for Nippon with that takedown attempt.
Nippon ducks under a wild hook from Grigorian.
Nippon drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Grigorian defends it well.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Grigorian circles to his right before unloading a perfect head kick! Nippon drops to the canvas, hurt badly! Grigorian follows Nippon to the ground and unloads with a series of strikes that force the referee to step in and end the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aram Grigorian!
After winning the bout, Aram Grigorian thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Eddie Bravo (ranked 3568 p4p, 5362 weight class) and Eka Pradana (ranked 323 p4p, 395 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Eddie Bravo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eka Pradana!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bravo looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Pradana throws a right hand that Bravo ducks under and follows up with a left that Bravo also avoids with ease.
A telegraphed right hand from Pradana misses the target.
Pradana shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
A combination from Pradana does no damage.
Pradana fails with an attempt to clinch.
Bravo appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Bravo keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Pradana.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jab, jab by Pradana - just one landing.
A combination from Pradana does no damage.
Pradana looks to throw the jab but Bravo is out of range.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Pradana is quick to defend against it.
Nice jab there from Pradana.
Good standup being displayed there by Pradana as he connects with a hook.
Bravo moves out of range of the strikes.
Bravo tries to counter with a takedown but Pradana is quick to defend against it.
Pradana lands with a cross.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Pradana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Bravo changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Pradana has Bravo up against the cage in a clinch.
Pradana lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Bravo lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Bravo wants to work for an arm triangle but Pradana is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Pradana is looking to control Bravo's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Pradana avoid being mounted?
Bravo looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Bravo prevents Pradana from improving his position.
Pradana regains full guard. Nicely done.
Pradana throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Our spies down at at whitey's gym inform us that Pradana has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Pradana throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Bravo trying to control but Pradana is working from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Pradana working for a triangle but Bravo defends it easily.
Bravo connects with a couple of short punches.
Bravo trying to control but Pradana is working from the bottom.
Pradana escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Bravo gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pradana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo stands up over Pradana, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Bravo drops back looking for a leg! Pradana is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Pradana manages to kick Bravo off! Bravo jumps back into Pradana's guard.
We've been hearing good reports from Bravo's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Pradana is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Bravo is aware though and is defending well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pradana can't keep his opponent in guard - Bravo advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Bravo trying to control the action but Pradana is working from the bottom.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Pradana makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Pradana.
Pradana will have to put a bit more behind his punches if he's going to do any damage from this position.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Pradana keeps moving.
Bravo is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Bravo trying to control the position from guard on top but Pradana is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Bravo drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Bravo jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Bravo takes a decent strike to the side of the head.
Bravo pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Pradana is keeping the position for now.
Bravo scoring with some ground and pound.
Bravo wants to control from the top but Pradana keeps moving.
Pradana isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Bravo stacks Pradana on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Bravo!
Bravo has an Americana. Pradana didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Bravo is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Bravo hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Eddie Bravo!
In defeat, Eka Pradana stepped up to the mic, saying 'Next time we meet, I'll destroy you.'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Herlock Von Ryan (ranked 2228 p4p, 1669 weight class) and Tim Blood (ranked 323 p4p, 255 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Von Ryan might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to The Crystal Method - Play For Real (Dirtyphonics Remix). 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Herlock Von Ryan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tim Blood!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Micheangelo Fripello and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Ryan misses with a body shot.
As Von Ryan backs off Blood throws a huge counter combo but Von Ryan manages to avoid it all.
Von Ryan throws a left that rocks Blood and follows with a right that sends him tumbling to the canvas! Von Ryan dives into side control, looking to finish! Can Blood regain composure!
 Blood is rocked!
It looks like Tim Blood has been cut.
Von Ryan lands a strong strike to the head of Blood. That's dazed him! Von Ryan looking to finish here. Blood is waving his arms around trying to block but he's hurt badly - Von Ryan lands more strikes and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Herlock Von Ryan!
During a confident post fight interview, Herlock Von Ryan thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Don Cortez (ranked 2301 p4p, 3011 weight class) and Ogre Toshin (ranked 281 p4p, 375 weight class). Toshin is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Death Squad. 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 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Don Cortez!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ogre Toshin!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Ryoma Takatsuka and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A cross from Toshin lands.
Cortez connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Toshin momentarily.
Toshin lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cortez tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Toshin was well out of range. Poor timing from Cortez.
Toshin slips a straight right by Cortez.
Toshin shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Toshin was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Cortez holds on to Toshin's head and controls the position momentarily.
Cortez defending against the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortez tries to bench press Toshin off him but Toshin keeps the position.
Cortez wants to control but Toshin postures up.
Toshin is looking to take a break and control but Cortez is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Cortez takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Toshin really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Cortez. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
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!
Who's going to make the next move?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Toshin throwing shots but Cortez is blocking nicely.
Toshin is looking for the mount but instead finds himself back in full guard.
Toshin preventing the sweep.
Cortez working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Toshin.
Cortez manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Toshin manages to get himself to full guard.
Cortez won't allow Toshin to get back to his feet.
Cortez lands a couple of elbows.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cortez with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Toshin wants to stand and escape but Cortez is having none of it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez content to stall in guard here.
Toshin wants to stand but Cortez is controlling the position.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Cortez advances to half guard.
Toshin has hold of Cortez's hands but Cortez slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Cortez is trying to control the action in half guard but Toshin is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cortez has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Toshin trying desperately to get to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez looking to control but Toshin is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Toshin told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Toshin trying desperately to get to his feet.
Cortez lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Cortez has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Cortez wants to control the pace but Toshin is squirming around nicely.
Cortez looking to control and managing it successfully.
Toshin squirming around on the bottom, looking to escape.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
Cortez has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Toshin is really trying hard to get back to his feet.
Cortez lands a heavy elbow.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Toshin can do anything to dispel that myth.
Toshin bucks Cortez off and manages to get back to his feet!
Cortez throws a body punch but Toshin moves out of range.
Cortez with a nice cross.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Toshin dodges the punch combination from Cortez.
Toshin takes a swing at Cortez's ribcage but misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Cortez lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Toshin at a distance.
Toshin connects with a single shot there.
Cortez looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cortez gets a takedown into half guard.
Cortez lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Cortez is looking to advance position but Toshin won't allow it.
Toshin kicks Cortez off and gets back to his feet.
Cortez thows a left - swing and a miss!
Toshin needs to keep his hands up - Cortez had a free shot at his head there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Toshin scores with a nice right hand.
Toshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Toshin misses the target.
Toshin throws a jab when Cortez was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Toshin shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Toshin keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Cortez swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Toshin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A swing and a miss from Toshin.
Some bone on bone action there as Cortez checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Nice shot by Cortez.
Don Cortez is winning the standup battle so far.
Toshin throws a body shot but no joy.
Cortez connects with a body shot that sends Toshin's belly button to the back.
Good shot there by Cortez.
Toshin swings for the body but Cortez moves out of range.
Cortez tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Toshin swivels and escapes.
Cortez scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Toshin taking punishment in the form of punches.
Toshin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cortez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Cortez trying to control the position but Toshin is working away.
Toshin tries to escape but Cortez is in control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Toshin will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Cortez wants to lay and pray for a moment but Toshin keeps working.
Toshin pushes Cortez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cortez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Cortez working the ground and pound.
Cortez is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Toshin has escaped the position, nice work there.
Toshin pushes Cortez away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Cortez gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
That's four 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.
Toshin is not content to let Cortez control the position.
Toshin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cortez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Toshin uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cortez.
Cortez fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Toshin looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Cortez checks a leg kick nicely.
Cortez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Toshin.
Toshin connects with an inside leg kick.
Toshin throws a lazy right hand but Cortez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Toshin just misses with a punch to the body.
A swing and a miss from Cortez.
Toshin misses with a straight left.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Don Cortez dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Cortez shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Toshin manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Cortez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toshin's head.
Cortez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Toshin is keeping the position for now.
Cortez wants to control from the top but Toshin keeps moving.
Cortez prevents Toshin from getting back to his feet.
Cortez is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Toshin can do to turn this around?
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortez trying to control the position from guard on top but Toshin is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortez working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Toshin's head.
Cortez might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Cortez stops Toshin from standing up.
Cortez cracks Toshin with a solid left hand.
Cortez's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Toshin is looking to stand up but Cortez isn't so interested in that idea.
Cortez wants to pass the guard but Toshin is keeping the position.
Toshin wants to stand up but Cortez is controlling him.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Cortez shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Toshin wants to stand back up but Cortez manages to pass into side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortez remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Toshin regains half guard there - taking advantage of Cortez's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
Cortez wants to pass to mount but Toshin is defending the position.
Cortez controlling the pace.
Toshin tries to kick Cortez off in order to stand up. Cortez Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortez tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Cortez is staying tight to Toshin's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Ogre Toshin has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cortez scores with punches from side control.
Toshin is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Cortez asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Cortez advances to mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Toshin is looking to get back to his feet - it's going to be hard from this position.
Cortez looking to finish Toshin with some ground and pound. This is bad for Toshin!
Toshin swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Cortez cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
Cortez can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Toshin is looking to escape.
Cortez lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Toshin hang on?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Toshin is trying to escape but when you're mounted that's not too easy.
Don Cortez is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cortez controlling the position easily from mount.
And that's the end of the fight!
Don Cortez showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Cortez has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Don Cortez!
A very excited looking Don Cortez rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Lord Mammon (ranked 1115 p4p, 1214 weight class) and Nate Masvidal (ranked 151 p4p, 167 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight 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, Lord Mammon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Micheangelo Fripello.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mammon steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Masvidal.
Masvidal dives in for a single leg takedown but Mammon sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a right hand.
Masvidal sizes up Mammon with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Masvidal tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Mammon was well out of range. Poor timing from Masvidal.
Mammon misses with a wild body shot.
Mammon pushes Masvidal up against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Masvidal lands an uppercut.
Good body shot from Mammon.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Masvidal has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Masvidal lands a left hand that snaps the head of Mammon backwards.
Masvidal's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Masvidal throws out a loose jab but Mammon uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammon tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Masvidal manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mammon blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon drives through and clinches with Masvidal against the cage.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Masvidal tries to throw a body punch but Mammon avoids it by throwing Masvidal back against the cage.
Mammon throws a head punch that misses.
Masvidal breaks from the clinch.
Masvidal throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mammon falls off balance throwing a combination
enabling Masvidal to counter with a crisp jab.
Mammon has been working on his boxing with his coaches at New York Public Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Danga de danga de dang - Masvidal scores with a four punch combination!
Mammon swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Masvidal gets tackled into the cage by Mammon. Mammon maintains the clinch.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Mammon.
Masvidal makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Mammon gets through Masvidal's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Mammon to keep the fight standing.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
Masvidal swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal jumps into guard, dragging Mammon to the mat.
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.
Masvidal is trying to keep Mammon in close.
Masvidal has a closed guard, preventing Mammon from standing up.
Masvidal looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mammon wants to get up but he can't break Masvidal's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Mammon stopping the sweep attempt from Masvidal.
Masvidal looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mammon wanted to stand there but Masvidal had control of the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammon trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Masvidal lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Masvidal trying to control but Mammon is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mammon is looking to stand up but Masvidal isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Masvidal jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Masvidal trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammon keeping moving, preventing Masvidal from controlling successfully.
Mammon is looking to stand up but Masvidal isn't so interested in that idea.
Masvidal is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Masvidal sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Mammon's guard.
Mammon on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Mammon tries to get out of the position.
Mammon is trying to escape back to his feet but Masvidal uses the scramble to pass into side control.
Masvidal is trying to get an arm triangle but Mammon is defending well.
Masvidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Mammon is pushing Masvidal's head away, looking to escape. Masvidal manages to hold on to the position though.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jab, jab by Mammon - just one landing.
Masvidal misses with a two punch combination.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Mammon!
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Mammon fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mammon walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Masvidal circles away from the clinch attempt.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Mammon slips under a jab from Masvidal.
Mammon rushes Masvidal and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Mammon holds him up against the cage and eventually Masvidal drops back down to his feet.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Masvidal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Mammon is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon gets tackled into the cage by Masvidal. Masvidal maintains the clinch.
Masvidal escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Masvidal ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Lord Mammon is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mammon gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammon misses with the head strike.
Masvidal pulls Mammon into guard.
Masvidal has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mammon can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mammon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Mammon knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Masvidal on the ground.
Masvidal looking to hit a scissor sweep but Mammon is one step ahead there.
Masvidal has a closed guard, preventing Mammon from standing up.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal pulls Mammon in close to prevent any damage.
Mammon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Mammon has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Masvidal escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mammon gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Masvidal is on top in guard.
Mammon is looking to stand up but Masvidal isn't so interested in that idea.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal passes Mammon's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Nate Masvidal has got the better of the ground game so far.
Masvidal passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Mammon!
Masvidal is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Mammon can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Masvidal is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Mammon to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Mammon shrugs it off.
Masvidal jumps to side control looking for an arm triangle but Mammon manages to avoid the submission attempt.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet but Masvidal drags him back down.
Masvidal tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Masvidal has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mammon pushes Masvidal away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Masvidal gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Masvidal is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Mammon has escaped the position, nice work there.
Mammon wants to get back to his feet but Masvidal drags him back down.
Masvidal thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Masvidal is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Mammon knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Mammon tries to get back to his feet but has found himself mounted instead. Damn, that's gotta suck.
Mammon wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Nate Masvidal showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Mammon throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mammon keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Masvidal.
Mammon lands with a right hand.
Mammon slips under a jab.
Nate Masvidal seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Masvidal fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Masvidal connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Mammon tries to close the distance and clinch up but Masvidal swats him away and circles back towards the center.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
A little jabbing left from Masvidal on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Masvidal closes the distance and lands a one-two.
 It looks like Lord Mammon has been cut.
Mammon scores with a jab to the head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A slow jab from Masvidal misses its intended target.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mammon looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mammon tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Mammon takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mammon tries to clinch but Masvidal moves away
and Masvidal counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Masvidal lands a really nice looking cross but Mammon seems unphased.
Mammon avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
An attempted straight right counter from Mammon misses the target.
Masvidal misses with a hook.
Mammon is looking to clinch.
Masvidal falls off balance throwing a combination
and Mammon counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Masvidal 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.
Mammon tries to clinch up.
Masvidal has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Masvidal rushes Mammon and presses him up against the cage.
Masvidal lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Masvidal jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Mammon walks away with a smile on his face. Masvidal gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mammon keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Mammon darts in and clinches Masvidal up against the cage.
Masvidal prevents a body shot from Mammon.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Mammon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Lord Mammon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Nate Masvidal.
Masvidal tries to pull guard but Mammon won't allow it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A short uppercut from Mammon.
Mammon lands a right hand that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
Masvidal takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Masvidal lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Mammon lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Mammon lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
A short right from Mammon.
Lord Mammon has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Mammon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Masvidal is trying to force a seperation but Mammon has the dominant position.
Nate Masvidal is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mammon misses with a short punch on the inside.
Masvidal fails to pull guard.
Mammon scores with a hook to the body.
Mammon swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A nice left hand lands by Mammon.
Mammon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mammon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Masvidal's elbow.
Lord Mammon has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mammon has a couple of punches blocked by Masvidal.
Mammon working aggressively here.
Mammon throws a punch but it's blocked by Masvidal.
A head punch on the inside from Mammon fails to land.
Mammon swings wildly with an uppercut but Masvidal uses good head movement to avoid it.
Mammon takes a shot to the head.
Mammon lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Masvidal backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Masvidal blocks an uppercut.
Mammon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mammon lands a nice uppercut.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Mammon.
Masvidal tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mammon's elbow.
Masvidal jumps guard.
Mammon missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Masvidal is trying to keep Mammon in close.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mammon trying to stand up but can't free himself from Masvidal's guard.
Mammon postures up in Masvidal's guard and throws a big left but Masvidal blocks it.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Mammon accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Masvidal utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mammon postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Lord Mammon.
I think Masvidal has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Roger Salmon scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 28:29
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Nate Masvidal!
Nate Masvidal spent the whole post fight interview bigging himself up. It didn't go down that well with the fans after a while as they thought it was a bit arrogant.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Ibrahim Cuntmara (ranked 575 p4p, 953 weight class) and Roberto Soldic (ranked 35 p4p, 53 weight class). Cuntmara comes to the cage accompanied by Powerful Frenz. Soldic has chosen The Impression That I Get as his entrance music. I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Roberto Soldic was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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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 16 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ibrahim Cuntmara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Roberto Soldic!
The judges for this bout are Paul Gruel, Micheangelo Fripello and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Crunch! Soldic slams his shin into Cuntmara's torso.
Cuntmara checks a leg kick.
Soldic throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara half committed to a counter leg kick.
A lazy left from Soldic finds it's target.
Cuntmara cracks Soldic with a good jab.
Soldic looks to land a left hand but Cuntmara moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara lands a jab-cross combination.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick but Soldic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Soldic moves out of range of the leg kick from Cuntmara.
Soldic takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soldic avoids a kick to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Soldic checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Soldic steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Cuntmara.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soldic! But no joy.
Cuntmara's jab looks to have found its range, popping Soldic under the eye.
Soldic tries to close the distance and clinch but Cuntmara swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Cuntmara scores with a jab to the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara misses with a body shot.
Soldic throws a fast counter high kick but Cuntmara manages to duck under it in time.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cuntmara.
Soldic misses with the combination.
Soldic cracks Cuntmara with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soldic throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Cuntmara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A left lands for Soldic.
Soldic tries to land a front kick but Cuntmara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soldic moves out of range of the strikes.
Soldic fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Cuntmara checks it well.
Soldic throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cuntmara scores with a jab.
Cuntmara looks to score with a jab to the body but Soldic is just out of range.
Cuntmara moves out of range of the strikes.
Cuntmara avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Soldic looks to land a left hand but Cuntmara moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Cuntmara throws a low kick but Soldic avoids it.
Soldic looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Cuntmara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soldic blocks a low kick nicely.
Soldic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuntmara. That did some damage!
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Soldic staying out of range there.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick but Soldic sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cuntmara throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Cuntmara scores with a decent looking hook.
Soldic tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cuntmara was well out of range. Poor timing from Soldic.
Soldic misses with a looping left.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Cuntmara connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Soldic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but Soldic avoids the punch easily.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
A head kick misses from Cuntmara.
Soldic throws a leg kick but Cuntmara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Soldic lands a head shot.
Cuntmara slips under a jab from Soldic.
Soldic lands with a shot to the body.
Cuntmara tries to land a leg kick but Soldic saw it coming and moves away.
Soldic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soldic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Soldic throws a looping overhand right but Cuntmara ducks down to avoid it.
Cuntmara pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Soldic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Cuntmara fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Soldic is out of range.
Cuntmara looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Soldic fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Cuntmara on the side of the head.
Soldic walks into a stiff left hand from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A chopping leg kick lands by Soldic.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cuntmara throws a jab but it's blocked by Soldic.
Soldic let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Soldic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cuntmara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cuntmara tried to counter with a leg kick but Soldic avoided it.
Cuntmara checks the leg kick nicely there.
Cuntmara throws a one two combo.
Cuntmara sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Cuntmara misses with an uppercut. Soldic saw that one coming.
Cuntmara lands with a kick to the temple. Soldic shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Cuntmara steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
A decent looking cross lands there for Cuntmara.
Soldic swings for the body but Cuntmara moves out of range.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Soldic.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cuntmara throws a body punch but Soldic moves out of range.
Cuntmara lands with an overhand left.
Cuntmara connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Cuntmara misses with a kick to the body.
Soldic connects with a solid leg kick.
Cuntmara swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
An inside leg kick lands from Cuntmara.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Soldic tries a head kick but it misses.
Cuntmara connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Soldic's hands.
Soldic looks to land a combination but Cuntmara avoids it well.
Soldic lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Soldic dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cuntmara. That did some damage!
Soldic walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Soldic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Soldic lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Soldic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuntmara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soldic moves out of range of the leg kick from Cuntmara.
Cuntmara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soldic's head.
Cuntmara throws a leg kick
and Soldic counters with a low kick, right behind Cuntmara 's knee.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuntmara closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Cuntmara throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Soldic's head.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cuntmara walks into a left hand.
Soldic throws a sloppy head kick and Cuntmara moves out of range easily.
Soldic looks to score with a jab to the body but Cuntmara is just out of range.
Cuntmara drops his hands momentarily and Soldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Cuntmara lands a lovely overhand right.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Ibrahim Cuntmara will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Soldic tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Cuntmara manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Soldic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cuntmara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Cuntmara checks the leg kick.
Cuntmara lands with an overhand left.
Cuntmara ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Soldic tries to move into range but Cuntmara moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Cuntmara catches Soldic with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Soldic checks the leg kick nicely there.
Soldic looks to throw the jab but Cuntmara is out of range.
Soldic misses with a kick to the body.
Cuntmara scores with a head kick. Soldic tried to block it but didn't get his arm up in time.
Cuntmara gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Soldic slips under a jab.
Soldic misses with a looping right.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
A low kick from Soldic misses
and Cuntmara counters with a nice uppercut.
Soldic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Cuntmara lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Cuntmara tries to land a leg kick but Soldic saw it coming and moves away.
Soldic showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cuntmara.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Soldic drives through and clinches with Cuntmara against the cage.
Soldic gets through Cuntmara's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cuntmara fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Cuntmara prevents a body shot from Soldic.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Cuntmara can't find room to land a body shot as Soldic controls the action.
Soldic misses with some punches.
Soldic misses with some punches.
Cuntmara makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Soldic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soldic.
Cuntmara working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cuntmara blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Soldic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Cuntmara tries to throw a body punch but Soldic avoids it by throwing Cuntmara back against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Soldic.
Soldic throws a punch but it's blocked by Cuntmara.
Soldic manages to break the clinch.
Soldic rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
A jab lands there for Cuntmara.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Soldic checks a low kick from Cuntmara.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Soldic punishes Cuntmara's body with a nice straight punch.
Soldic throws a leg kick but Cuntmara sees it coming and moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Cuntmara misses the target.
Cuntmara lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Cuntmara just misses with a punch to the body.
Soldic misses with a body kick.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Soldic lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Cuntmara has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Cuntmara and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
That kick from Cuntmara tenderised Soldic's leg. Soldic is trying to keep his angry face on.
Soldic throws a head kick but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Cuntmara looks to land a left hand but Soldic moved out of range nicely.
Soldic walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Cuntmara checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Soldic throws a leg kick but Cuntmara sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Cuntmara misses with a hook. Soldic ducked under it nicely.
Cuntmara throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Soldic avoids the body shot from Cuntmara.
Soldic tries to work over Cuntmara's front leg with a kick but Cuntmara checks it.
The fighters circle momentarily. Cuntmara darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Soldic has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Cuntmara connects with the punch.
Cuntmara tries to bum rush Soldic with a series of wild strikes but Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic defending well as Cuntmara loads up on a big left hand.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Soldic! But no joy.
Cuntmara tries to bum rush Soldic with a series of wild strikes but Soldic uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Soldic throws a hook to the side of Cuntmara's head but Cuntmara sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Cuntmara uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Soldic.
Soldic throws a shot from downtown. Cuntmara moves away and avoids it.
A low kick lands for Soldic.
Soldic has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Soldic there as he acknowledges the shot.
Cuntmara tries to move into range but Soldic moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Soldic misses with a straight right.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Nice body punch from Cuntmara.
Soldic tries to clinch but Cuntmara is having none of it.
Soldic walks into a jab.
Cuntmara misses with a straight right.
Cuntmara throws a jab when Soldic was well out of range.
Soldic misses with a hook.
Soldic moves into the clinch.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Soldic tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cuntmara's elbow.
Cuntmara's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara lands with a hook. Soldic tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Soldic scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Soldic throws a leg kick but Cuntmara sees it coming and moves out of range.
Cuntmara takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Soldic misses with a body shot.
Cuntmara rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Soldic moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Soldic is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Soldic buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara misses the jab.
Cuntmara tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Cuntmara fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Soldic tries to clinch but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Soldic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Cuntmara looks to land a right hand but Soldic moved out of range.
Ibrahim Cuntmara is winning the standup battle so far.
Soldic throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A chopping leg kick lands by Cuntmara.
Soldic throws a hook but Cuntmara avoids it easily.
Soldic keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cuntmara.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ibrahim Cuntmara dominated that second round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Soldic takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Soldic lands the left hand.
Soldic fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cuntmara has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cuntmara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cuntmara goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Soldic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Soldic misses the shot to the body.
Soldic takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
Soldic tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cuntmara is able to avoid easily.
Soldic pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Soldic tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Cuntmara chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Cuntmara avoids the body shot from Soldic.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Good leg kick by Soldic.
Cuntmara takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Soldic just misses with a punch to the body.
Cuntmara throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Soldic is looking to clinch.
Cuntmara lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cuntmara drops his hands momentarily and Soldic takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Good work by Soldic as he checks the leg kick.
Cuntmara throws a shot from downtown. Soldic moves away and avoids it.
Soldic takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Cuntmara lands a head shot.
Cuntmara jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Cuntmara misses with a looping left.
Good work by Soldic as he checks the leg kick.
Soldic misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Cuntmara counters with a two punch combo.
Cuntmara lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cuntmara tries a head kick but it misses.
A shot to the liver by Cuntmara. Beautiful body shot.
Soldic misses with a body kick.
Soldic throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cuntmara throws the left hand but Soldic avoids the punch easily.
Soldic tries to land a front kick but Cuntmara steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Soldic swings for the body but Cuntmara moves out of range.
Cuntmara goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Soldic throws a solid leg kick but Cuntmara takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Soldic.
Cuntmara connects with a solid leg kick.
Roberto Soldic has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A slow jab from Cuntmara misses its intended target.
Cuntmara misses with the combination.
Soldic throws a body kick that misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Soldic misses the target.
Cuntmara throws a sloppy head kick and Soldic moves out of range easily.
A nice leg kick from Soldic, right into the meat of the thigh.
Cuntmara fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Soldic checks it well.
Soldic on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cuntmara. Cuntmara obviously looking to wear him down.
Soldic misses with a body shot
and Cuntmara counters with a lovely straight right hand!
A jab from Cuntmara misses.
Nice uppercut there from Cuntmara.
Soldic tests Cuntmara's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cuntmara misses with a straight left.
Soldic with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Cuntmara throws a nice outside leg kick.
Cuntmara lands a leg kick that knocks Soldic off balance momentarily.
Soldic throws a low kick but Cuntmara moves out of range easily.
Nice straight punches there by Cuntmara. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Cuntmara.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Soldic scoring well with a low kick there.
A leg kick checked by Cuntmara.
Cuntmara looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Cuntmara throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Soldic throws out a leg kick but Cuntmara moves out of range and Soldic only half commits.
Soldic stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Cuntmara.
Soldic moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cuntmara takes a swing at Soldic's ribcage but misses.
Cuntmara uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Soldic.
Cuntmara lands with a cross.
Cuntmara cracks Soldic with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuntmara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Soldic takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
A jab lands there for Cuntmara.
Soldic throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cuntmara sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cuntmara uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Cuntmara lands with a good body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Cuntmara smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Soldic paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Soldic scores with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cuntmara throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cuntmara misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Cuntmara connects with a jab.
Soldic moves out of range of the leg kick from Cuntmara.
Soldic looks to land a left hand but Cuntmara moved out of range nicely.
Cuntmara defending well as Soldic loads up on a big left hand.
Cuntmara lands with an overhand left.
Soldic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cuntmara moves away.
Cuntmara feints and then cracks Soldic's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Soldic down.
Soldic throws a shot to the body.
Cuntmara lands a jab to the nose.
Cuntmara is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Soldic can do to turn this around?
A bone on bone clash there as Cuntmara blocks the leg kick.
Good standup being displayed there by Cuntmara as he connects with a hook.
A good leg kick by Soldic.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
A jab lands there for Cuntmara.
Soldic scores with a head kick.
Soldic throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Soldic throws out a loose jab but Cuntmara uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ibrahim Cuntmara showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Cuntmara, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
Judge Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ibrahim Cuntmara!
During a confident post fight interview, Ibrahim Cuntmara thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
Roberto Soldic was interviewed post fight and said 'documentaries'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Bender Mein Armbach (ranked 1471 p4p, 1852 weight class) and Milo Vicente (ranked 203 p4p, 242 weight class). Mein Armbach comes to the cage accompanied by Enter Sandman, Metallica. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Bender Mein Armbach!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Milo Vicente!
The judges for this bout are Micheangelo Fripello, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mein Armbach avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Vicente keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Vicente fakes the leg kick and cracks Mein Armbach in the body.
Mein Armbach moves out of range of the strikes.
Vicente fails with an attempt to clinch.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Vicente has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Mein Armbach scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild combination.
Vicente attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Mein Armbach slips a jab and a cross from Vicente.
Vicente scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Vicente scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mein Armbach shoots in and bounces Vicente off the cage to secure the takedown into guard.
Vicente has his feet on Mein Armbach's hips. He pushes off and gets to his feet. Nice work.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vicente closes the distance looking to clinch
and Mein Armbach counters with a stiff right hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach throws a low kick, looking for Vicente's leg but Vicente calmly moves out of range.
The fighters circling - Mein Armbach throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mein Armbach keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Milo Vicente seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab lands there for Mein Armbach.
Vicente misses with a body shot.
Mein Armbach drops down looking for a counter takedown but Vicente sprawls and moves away.
Mein Armbach moves away from the strike by Vicente.
A big left from Vicente misses.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vicente.
Vicente misses with a two punch combination.
Jab by Vicente.
Mein Armbach is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Vicente.
Vicente misses with a looping right.
Mein Armbach throws a series of punches but Vicente avoids them all with ease.
Vicente misses with the combination.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vicente misses with a few strikes there.
A little feinted left hand from Mein Armbach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente tries to close the distance and clinch but Mein Armbach swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Nice defenses there by Mein Armbach.
Vicente fails with the takedown
and Mein Armbach counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vicente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Mein Armbach catches Vicente with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Vicente is looking to clinch.
Mein Armbach throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Vicente stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Vicente throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicente works the jab nicely.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicente.
Mein Armbach throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Vicente was covering up waiting for the punch and Mein Armbach finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Mein Armbach working some strikes from top position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vicente manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Mein Armbach digs a right hand into Vicente's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Vicente's gas tank.
Vicente stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach pulls guard successfully.
Mein Armbach is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Vicente keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Mein Armbach missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vicente avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Mein Armbach.
Vicente won't allow Mein Armbach to pass to mount.
Mein Armbach looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Vicente flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Mein Armbach stops Vicente from getting back to his feet.
Vicente manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Vicente throws a jab when Mein Armbach was well out of range.
Mein Armbach swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Vicente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Vicente avoids the body shot from Mein Armbach.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach throws a shot to the body.
Vicente shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Mein Armbach sprawls well. Mein Armbach wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Vicente gets slowly back to his feet.
Mein Armbach is looking to wear down Vicente with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Mein Armbach drives through with a takedown into Vicente's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Mein Armbach pushes down on Vicente's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Mein Armbach is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Vicente is just riding it out for now. Mein Armbach eventually gives up the hold.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mein Armbach working over Vicente with some ground and pound. Vicente looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Milo Vicente 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.
Mein Armbach uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vicente.
The fighters circling - Vicente throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Vicente keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Mein Armbach.
A head kick misses from Vicente.
Vicente feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Mein Armbachs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Mein Armbach moves out of range as Vicente strikes.
That kick from Vicente tenderised Mein Armbach's leg. Mein Armbach is trying to keep his angry face on.
Vicente pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Mein Armbach back to the cage. Vicente follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vicente was well out of range. Poor timing from Mein Armbach.
Vicente is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Mein Armbach throws a looping overhand right but Vicente ducks down to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vicente.
Mein Armbach uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vicente.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mein Armbach closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Vicente kicks Mein Armbach off and gets back to his feet.
Mein Armbach has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mein Armbach there as he acknowledges the shot.
Mein Armbach throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mein Armbach dives in for a single leg takedown but Vicente sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Vicente breaks the clinch.
A nice inside leg kick there by Vicente. That's going to slow Mein Armbach down.
Mein Armbach goes for a double leg but Vicente avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Vicente continues to drive forward.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Bender Mein Armbach. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Vicente escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Mein Armbach throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Vicente.
Vicente throws a counter combo.
Mein Armbach gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Mein Armbach isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Vicente stacks Mein Armbach on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Vicente!
Mein Armbach is looking to regain half guard here but Vicente keeps moving and retains side control.
Vicente decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Mein Armbach.
Mein Armbach drops his hands momentarily and Vicente takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Vicente takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach misses with a body shot.
Vicente jabbing away but nothing is landing.
The fighters circle momentarily. Mein Armbach darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Vicente dips to his left and cracks Mein Armbach with an uppercut!
Mein Armbach fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vicente manages to avoid it.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
It looks like Mein Armbach has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
Mein Armbach cracks Vicente with a right hand to the side of the head.
Mein Armbach on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vicente. Vicente obviously looking to wear him down.
Mein Armbach scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Mein Armbach grinds an elbow into Vicente's temple.
Mein Armbach misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Mein Armbach tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Vicente is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Mein Armbach asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Vicente is not in a great position here, taking some shots.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Mein Armbach moves into full mount!
Mein Armbach with good strikes from the mount here!
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound effectively.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Vicente taking shots to the head.
Vicente is working to get back to half guard.
Mein Armbach looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach lands a heavy elbow.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach postures up and cracks his opponent a couple of times before moving back into close ground control. Vicente looks a forlorn figure.
Mein Armbach trying to control but Vicente is having none of it.
Mein Armbach lands a big shot there that rocks Vicente but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Vicente tries to hold on but Mein Armbach postures up.
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
The referee warns Vicente that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
Vicente in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
Vicente wants to try and get back to his feet.
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 Bender Mein Armbach will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Vicente missing with a left hand there. Mein Armbach was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mein Armbach fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
A jab from Vicente misses.
Mein Armbach needs to keep his hands up - Vicente had a free shot at his head there.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Vicente. Mein Armbach shrugs it off though.
Mein Armbach digs a good hook to Vicente's body.
Mein Armbach throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Vicente's waist but Vicente gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Mein Armbach off to one side.
Vicente lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Mein Armbach at a distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Mein Armbach. Vicente does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mein Armbach ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Vicente fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mein Armbach misses with a wild body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vicente throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vicente throws a hook to the side of Mein Armbach's head but Mein Armbach sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A quick step to the side and Mein Armbach tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Mein Armbach staying out of range there.
Mein Armbach was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Vicente darts in looking for a takedown but Mein Armbach gets double underhooks and turns Vicente into the cage.
Vicente throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
A little feinted left hand from Mein Armbach on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vicente throws a poor cross that misses
and Mein Armbach counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Vicente throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mein Armbach throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach takes a swing at Vicente's ribcage but misses.
Vicente misses the jab.
Vicente just misses with a punch to the body.
Mein Armbach scores with a crisp jab that stopped Vicente in his tracks.
Vicente takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vicente pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mein Armbach looks to score with a jab to the body but Vicente is just out of range.
Vicente displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Mein Armbach.
Vicente fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Mein Armbach looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Jab, cross, leg kick. Nice combination by Vicente!
Vicente swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vicente throws a right and a left that both miss.
Mein Armbach is looking for a counter combo.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vicente misses with a looping right.
Milo Vicente seems to be getting the better of the standup.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Vicente moves to clinch but Mein Armbach breaks away
enabling Mein Armbach to counter with a crisp jab.
Mein Armbach swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vicente! But no joy.
Vicente tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mein Armbach slips under a jab.
Vicente delivers a nice body kick.
Vicente lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Mein Armbach throws a body shot but no joy.
Mein Armbach uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vicente.
Mein Armbach displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vicente throws out the jab.
Mein Armbach throws a big shot that misses.
Vicente misses with a leg kick
and Mein Armbach counters with a straight right hand.
Mein Armbach takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Vicente looks to score with a jab to the body but Mein Armbach is just out of range.
Vicente throws a lazy uppercut
and Mein Armbach counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vicente won't be happy with that.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach scoring with punches and elbows.
Mein Armbach looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Mein Armbach works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Mein Armbach working the ground and pound from side control.
Mein Armbach in side control lands a decent elbow.
Vicente wants to get back to his feet but Mein Armbach drags him back down.
Mein Armbach moves into full mount!
Vicente really wants to buck Mein Armbach off and get back to his feet.
Vicente is trying to escape the mount.
Bender Mein Armbach overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Mein Armbach looking to finish Vicente with some ground and pound. This is bad for Vicente!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mein Armbach is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Mein Armbach lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Mein Armbach swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Vicente is now in Mein Armbach's guard. A big mistake from Mein Armbach there, giving up the dominant position!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Mein Armbach controlling Vicente's posture.
Vicente trying to stand up but can't free himself from Mein Armbach's guard.
Mein Armbach working for submissions but it's allowed Vicente to get to half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Bender Mein Armbach.
I think Mein Armbach 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 Micheangelo Fripello scores the fight 28:29
Judge Chris Saunders scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ryoma Takatsuka scores the fight 30:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Bender Mein Armbach!
As Bender Mein Armbach got his breath back, he grabbed the microphone and managed to blurt out the following: I Hiav vays of making you taap!!
You looze zen You Snooze...
Muahhhaahaaa!! '.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Andreas Kohler (ranked 1348 p4p, 1733 weight class) and Chozen Gracie (ranked 40 p4p, 47 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Chozen Gracie enters the cage!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of London, Andreas Kohler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chozen Gracie!
The judges for this bout are Ryoma Takatsuka, Colin Fray and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gracie gets a double leg takedown into Kohler's guard.
Kohler is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Gracie dives into side control.
Kohler tries to buck Gracie off but Gracie is having none of it.
Kohler is not content to let Gracie control the position.
Kohler is trying to control Gracie's posture but Gracie avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kohler tries to improve position but can't.
Kohler wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kohler sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Gracie in particular looking to stall.
Kohler is looking to improve his position.
Gracie is looking for a kimura here.
Gracie seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Kohler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
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.
Kohler wants to get back to full guard but Gracie has mounted him!
Kohler is working to get back to half guard.
Kohler prevents Gracie from taking his back.
Kohler tries to improve his position but instead Gracie has taken his back!
Well, with Gracie on his back, surely it's only a matter of time before Kohler is tapping out... Can he escape the position?
Kohler is trying to break free.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kohler needs to remain patient if he's going to get out of this sticky situation.
Kohler tries to escape but Gracie has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Gracie is looking to finish the fight by rear naked choke. Kohler knows exactly what he's got planned though, so he's defending well. Maybe a few strikes would soften Kohler for a finish.
Kohler defends a rear naked choke attempt by controlling one of Gracie's arms.
Gracie working for a RNC but it's not happening just yet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kohler rolls, trying to escape but Gracie keeps control of the position.
Kohler trying to control the position but Gracie manages to sink in the hooks.
You can see the frustration on Kohler's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kohler is working hard here to advance position.
Gracie is working on the RNC. He looks like he's got it but Kohler won't tap... Oh, he's out! The ref rips Gracie off his unconscious opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Chozen Gracie!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonathan Boaler (ranked 543 p4p, 997 weight class) and Bruce Vanorden (ranked 76 p4p, 137 weight class). Vanorden has chosen Unstoppable as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jonathan Boaler!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Bruce Vanorden!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Chris Saunders and Ryoma Takatsuka.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boaler slips a jab from Vanorden.
Boaler scores with a jab to the body.
Vanorden looks to land a right hand but Boaler moved out of range.
Boaler feinted with a counter takedown.
Vanorden misses with a looping right.
Vanorden throws a right hand that misses
and Boaler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Boaler misses with the combination.
Vanorden scores with a jab. Boaler acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
The fighters circling - Vanorden throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Boaler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Vanorden.
Boaler tries to counter with a takedown but Vanorden is quick to defend against it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Boaler tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Vanorden manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden digs a good body shot into Boaler's ribs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Boaler misses with a two punch combination.
Boaler slips under a jab.
Vanorden has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Boaler bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Boaler half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Vanorden throws a hook but Boaler blocks it.
Vanorden scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Vanorden lands a nice shot to the body.
Vanorden throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Vanorden missing with a left hand there. Boaler was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Boaler misses with a wild body shot.
Vanorden throws out a counter right but Boaler avoids it with no problem.
Bruce Vanorden seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vanorden forces Boaler back against the cage and clinches.
Vanorden tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Boaler jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Vanorden walks away with a smile on his face. Boaler gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Vanorden misses with a right hand
and Boaler counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Vanorden misses with a lunging right hand
and Boaler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vanorden cracks Boaler with an uppercut from hell and Boaler crumples to the canvas, he's out! Oh no, he's recovered and he's grabbed one of Vanorden's legs and pulled him into guard. The ref thought about stopping it there but he's let it go - good reffing!
 Boaler is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden got a little sloppy there for a moment and Boaler has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Vanorden has managed to get both his arms back between Boaler's legs - danger averted.
Oh Boaler is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Boaler 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.
Vanorden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Boaler seems to have got his legs back now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Vanorden tries to free his leg and advance position but Boaler is retaining full guard.
Vanorden postures up.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vanorden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Vanorden's corner are shouting for him to control the position and he seems happy to oblige.
Vanorden stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Boaler swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Boaler 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.
Boaler is controlling Vanorden's posture.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Boaler 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.
Boaler is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Boaler working a defensive guard here.
Vanorden is stalling in the full guard.
Boaler tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Vanorden looking to pass the guard.
Boaler is trying to control the position but Vanorden postures up.
Boaler can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Vanorden controls the pace.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Boaler ducks straight into an uppercut from Vanorden and tumbles to the canvas! It’s a flash knockdown though - Boaler manages to regain guard straight away.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Boaler is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Vanorden stays in close to Boaler's body and controls the position.
Boaler controlling the position.
Vanorden is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
More stalling from Vanorden.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Vanorden with more of the same as he continues to hold on.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruce Vanorden dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Vanorden.
A big right from Vanorden misses.
Vanorden lands with an uppercut that bounces Boaler off the cage and back into range.
Boaler defending well as Vanorden loads up on a big left hand.
Vanorden bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Vanorden looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Vanorden throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Boaler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Boaler scores with a jab. Vanorden acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Vanorden lands a jab to the nose.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Boaler walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Boaler limp body while Vanorden jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:47 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bruce Vanorden!
During a confident post fight interview, Bruce Vanorden thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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