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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jacob Underwood (ranked 25277 p4p, 25382 weight class) and Jose Balboa (ranked 707 p4p, 735 weight class). Balboa has chosen 20 de Abril by Celtas Cortos as his entrance music. Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jacob Underwood!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jose Balboa!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Underwood avoids the head kick by Balboa.
Balboa scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Underwood blocks a head kick by Balboa.
Balboa swings for the body but Underwood moves out of range.
Balboa has Underwood up against the ropes in a clinch.
Underwood manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Balboa postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Balboa slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
Underwood is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Underwood looking to hit a scissor sweep but Balboa is one step ahead there.
Balboa throwing strikes from guard but Underwood blocks nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Underwood keeping moving, preventing Balboa from controlling successfully.
Balboa stays in close to Underwood's body and controls the position.
Balboa wants to pass the guard but Underwood is keeping the position.
Balboa controlling from the top position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa lands with a kick to the temple. Underwood shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Balboa lands a nice looking body kick.
Underwood will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa is looking for the big counter here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Balboa lands a head kick. Underwood smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Balboa throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Underwood.
Balboa misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Underwood tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Balboa was well out of range. Poor timing from Underwood.
Underwood moves into the clinch.
Underwood pulls Balboa into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Balboa trying to control the position from guard on top but Underwood is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Balboa controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Balboa drops back looking for a leg! Underwood is in trouble here! The fighters roll with the hold and Underwood manages to kick Balboa off! Balboa jumps back into Underwood's guard.
Balboa controlling from the top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Balboa wants to control from the top but Underwood keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Balboa will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Balboa moves into the clinch.
Underwood throws a punch but it's blocked by Balboa.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Balboa goes for a takedown attempt but Underwood pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Underwood tries to bum rush Balboa with a series of wild strikes but Balboa uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Balboa works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Balboa is looking to slow Underwood down with leg kicks.
Balboa scores with a decent looking hook.
Balboa throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Balboa closes the distance and clinches.
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Balboa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Balboa throws the kick towards the body but Underwood avoids it.
Balboa tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Underwood swivels and escapes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Balboa takes the fight into the clinch.
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Balboa lands a good knee to the midsection. Underwood won't want to take too many of those.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Underwood's ribcage.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Balboa stalling the fight.
Underwood prevents the takedown attempt.
Balboa landing knees to the body. They look like they could hurt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Balboa's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've been told by Underwood's head coaches at Cozad MMA Montreal that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Balboa explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Underwood clinches up with Balboa and pushes him back against the ropes.
Balboa breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Jose Balboa seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Balboa fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Underwood doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Balboa clinches.
Balboa tries to throw a body punch but Underwood avoids it by throwing Balboa back against the ropes.
Balboa misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Underwood.
Balboa tries a knee to the head but Underwood blocks it.
Balboa has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Balboa with a knee to the head.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Underwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa wants to take the fight to the mat but Underwood manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Balboa trying to land knees to the body.
Balboa tries to pull guard but Underwood won't allow it.
Jacob Underwood has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jose Balboa.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Balboa is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balboa landing knees to the body.
Underwood misses with an elbow strike.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Balboa tries to stall but Underwood uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Balboa has had enough of the clinch but Underwood keeps him there for the moment.
Underwood breaks from the clinch.
Balboa bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Balboa finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Balboa throws a head kick but Underwood moves out of range.
Underwood throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa throws the kick towards the body but Underwood avoids it.
Underwood changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Balboa connects with an inside leg kick.
Balboa rushes Underwood and presses him up against the ropes.
Balboa utilising his Muay Thai to score with a knee to the body.
Underwood on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Underwood misses with a punch on the inside.
Balboa lands a shoulder strike.
Balboa displaying some good clinch control by pressing Underwood up against the ropes.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Underwood trying to control the position but instead, Balboa has worked for underhooks and has pushed Underwood into the ropes.
Underwood throws a head punch that misses.
Balboa lands a left hand that snaps the head of Underwood backwards.
Underwood has clasped his hands together around Balboa's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Underwood wants to lay and pray for a moment but Balboa keeps working.
Balboa is trying to buck Underwood off.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jose Balboa showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Balboa gets a clinch.
Underwood holding his opponent close, against the ropes.
Underwood takes a knee to the side of the body.
Balboa tries a knee to the head but Underwood blocks it.
Balboa tries a body shot but Underwood blocks it.
Balboa lands a nice elbow from the clinch.
Balboa lands a left hand.
Balboa stalling against the ropes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kneeeeees! The crowd are calling for knees to the body. Balboa obliges.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section. Underwood lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Balboa is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Balboa jumps guard but Underwood stands there with Balboa around his waist. Balboa gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Underwood is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Balboa tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Underwood avoids it.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Balboa.
Balboa crunches a lovely knee into Underwood's ribcage.
Balboa unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Balboa taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Balboa is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Underwood is defending well for now.
Balboa misses with a knee strike.
Underwood being controlled against the ropes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Underwood blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Balboa stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Underwood is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the ropes.
Underwood lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Balboa pushes Underwood off and gets back to his feet.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Balboa throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A low kick lands for Balboa.
Underwood changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Balboa looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Balboa wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Jose Balboa 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.
Underwood decides to stand up, so the ref orders Balboa to his feet.
Jose Balboa seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Underwood will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Balboa drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Underwood defends it well.
Balboa throws a head kick that half lands.
Balboa lands with a thumping leg kick.
Underwood takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Balboa clinches up with Underwood and pushes him back against the ropes.
Balboa on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Balboa pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Underwood scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Balboa throws Underwood to one side and escapes!
Underwood is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Underwood checks a leg kick.
Balboa lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Balboa connects with a body shot.
Underwood looks to land a combination but Balboa avoids it well.
As Underwood backs off Balboa throws a huge counter combo but Underwood manages to avoid it all.
Underwood moves into the clinch.
Balboa will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Underwood up against the ropes.
Balboa drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jose Balboa comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Balboa has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 27:30
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge George Francis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jose Balboa!
After winning the bout, Jose Balboa 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Washington Burrell (ranked 25330 p4p, 25319 weight class) and Mark Beneke (ranked 693 p4p, 722 weight class). Mark Beneke acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the ring.
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 0 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Washington Burrell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mark Beneke!
The judges for this bout are Robert Twigg, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Burrell with that takedown attempt.
Beneke misses with an uppercut
and Burrell holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Beneke manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Beneke keeping moving, preventing Burrell from controlling successfully.
Burrell sitting in guard here, content to control.
Beneke keeping moving, preventing Burrell from controlling successfully.
Beneke has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Burrell can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Burrell advances position into side control!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell trying to control the position but Beneke is working away.
Beneke defending against the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The ground and pound from Burrell seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Burrell wants to control but Beneke is keeping him busy.
Beneke is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the ropes but Burrell has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Beneke can't do much from the bottom here.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.
Beneke is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Beneke is looking for a sweep.
Beneke takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Beneke really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Burrell. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Beneke is letting Burrell control him for a moment.
Burrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Beneke pushes Burrell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burrell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burrell fails to land a wild elbow strike.
Beneke tries to escape but Burrell is in control.
Beneke prevents Burrell from moving into mount.
Sloppy strikes there by Burrell.
An elbow from Burrell crashes against the mat.
Beneke pushes Burrell away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Burrell gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
Burrell is looking to take a break and control but Beneke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Beneke managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Burrell.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke is trying to control Burrell's posture but Burrell avoids it.
Burrell cracks Beneke with a big elbow.
Burrell is looking to take a break and control but Beneke is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Burrell 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.
Burrell sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Beneke is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Burrell wants to control but Beneke is keeping him busy.
The fighters are trapped in the ropes so we're going to have a reposition here. The ref calls for a break and repositions the fighters in the center of the ring.
Burrell working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Beneke tries to escape but Burrell is in control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Burrell wants to lay and pray for a moment but Beneke keeps working.
Burrell is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Beneke is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Beneke lands a decent little punch to the body.
Beneke struggling a bit here.
Beneke bucks up and tries to throw Burrell off but instead Burrell has got his back!
Beneke trying to get back to his feet but Burrell is in full control for now.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Burrell misses with a punch to the head.
Burrell is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Burrell missing with punches from the back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Washington Burrell dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the ring so we can get back down to business.
Beneke drives through with a takedown into Burrell's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Beneke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burrell is proving hard to escape from.
Burrell trying to control the position.
Beneke wants to stand but Burrell has a closed guard, so he can't escape.
Burrell preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Washington Burrell overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Beneke would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Beneke looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell uses the ropes to get back to his feet.
Beneke swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mark Beneke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Burrell is pinned up against the ropes taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A left lands for Beneke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke shoots in and bounces Burrell off the ropes to secure the takedown into guard.
Beneke has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Burrell is proving hard to escape from.
Burrell is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Beneke wanted to stand there but Burrell had control of the position.
Beneke trying to control the position from guard on top but Burrell is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Beneke wants to get up but he can't break Burrell's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
We've been informed that Beneke has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Beneke is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Burrell goes for a double leg but Beneke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Beneke continues to drive forward.
Beneke is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Burrell wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Beneke has him pressed against the ropes.
Burrell ties up his opponent against the ropes and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. Burrell no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
Beneke trying to stand up but can't free himself from Burrell's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Burrell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Beneke, into his guard.
Burrell won't allow Beneke to get back to his feet.
Beneke working for a triangle but Burrell defends it easily.
Beneke trying to strike off his back.
Beneke is looking for a triangle but Burrell pushes his legs off easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Burrell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Beneke's guard.
Burrell is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Beneke throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Beneke is trying to get back to full guard.
Beneke is trying to stand back up but Burrell is controlling him
Burrell throwing shots but Beneke is blocking nicely.
Burrell is keen to just control but Beneke is a slippery customer.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Beneke wants to improve his position but Burrell is controlling well.
Burrell is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Beneke sees it coming and defends easily.
Burrell prevents Beneke from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Mark Beneke will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A telegraphed right hand from Beneke misses the target.
Burrell goes for a double leg but Beneke avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the ropes as Beneke continues to drive forward.
Beneke has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Burrell uses from the top position.
Beneke keeping moving, preventing Burrell from controlling successfully.
Beneke throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Burrell is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Burrell stays in close to Beneke's body and controls the position.
Burrell trying to control the position from guard on top but Beneke is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Burrell is working Beneke over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Burrell is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Beneke can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet but Burrell passes into half guard.
Beneke looks like he's trying to stand up.
Burrell trying to mount his opponent but Beneke defends it.
Beneke is staying active underneath Burrell, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Beneke holds on for dear life, maintaining half guard for now.
Beneke is trying to stand up here but Burrell is controlling him well.
Burrell is working for a submission of some sort.
Beneke wants to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Burrell tries to clinch there but Beneke circles away.
Burrell shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Beneke defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Beneke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice uppercut there from Beneke.
Beneke lands with an overhand left.
Beneke lands with a hook. Burrell tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Beneke throws a right and a left that both miss.
Burrell walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Beneke misses the jab.
Beneke throws a hook but Burrell avoids it easily.
Burrell throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Beneke.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Beneke slaps away a takedown attempt from Burrell, before circling back to the center of the mat.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Washington Burrell. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Beneke bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
 Burrell is rocked!
Beneke walks forward and throws a big overhand right! Burrell drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes! Beneke swarms on him with more punches until the referee wrestles him away from Burrell's unconscious body! Wow, that was brutal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mark Beneke!
A relieved looking Mark Beneke thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between John Taylor (ranked 5231 p4p, 4428 weight class) and Murylo Mesquita (ranked 443 p4p, 401 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, John Taylor!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Murylo Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taylor shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Taylor is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Taylor trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
Taylor showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Taylor stopping the sweep attempt from Mesquita.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Taylor trying to control but Mesquita is working from the bottom.
The fighters are tangled up in the ropes here. We might need a restart if the fighters can't break free themselves.
Taylor stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Mesquita throws up his legs and catches Taylor in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Taylor tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Mesquita! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Murylo Mesquita!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sainey Diawara (ranked 23522 p4p, 5378 weight class) and Todd Matthews (ranked 753 p4p, 633 weight class). Diawara's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, Ghostbusters. Sainey Diawara has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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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 0 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Sainey Diawara!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Todd Matthews!
The judges for this bout are Frank Dennis, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diawara throws a good cross that connects.
A combination from Matthews does no damage.
Diawara lands a big head kick that sends Matthews tumbling to the mat! Diawara takes a step backwards and waves Matthews back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Diawara works Matthews's body with a nice hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Diawara moves out of range as Matthews throws a body kick.
Matthews fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Diawara throws a big shot that misses.
Matthews fails with a takedown attempt.
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Nice shot by Diawara.
Matthews swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Diawara was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Matthews ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Diawara drives through and clinches with Matthews against the ropes.
Diawara using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Matthews has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diawara pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Diawara throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Matthews takes a swing at Diawara's ribcage but misses.
Diawara paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Diawara misses the jab.
Diawara pushes Matthews up against the ropes in a clinch.
Nice body punch from Diawara - that landed with a thud.
Matthews lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Diawara.
Diawara stalling the fight.
Diawara pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the ropes.
A bit of stalling here from Matthews.
Diawara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diawara keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Matthews's efforts to push away.
Diawara scores with a nice hook to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Diawara.
A right handed body shot lands from Diawara.
Diawara breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Diawara bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Matthews's head.
Diawara looks to land a left hand but Matthews moved out of range nicely.
Matthews tries to counter with a clinch but Diawara shakes him off and moves away.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Matthews misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sainey Diawara seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Diawara tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A big left from Diawara misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sloppy strikes from Diawara. Those never looked like landing.
Matthews is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Matthews changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Diawara tries to avoid it but Matthews manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Diawara to the ground. Diawara escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Diawara lands a nice hook to Matthews's body. Matthews takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Matthews looks winded!
Diawara connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Matthews avoids a punch combination nicely.
Diawara clinches with his opponent.
A left hand lands to the body for Diawara.
Diawara manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Diawara is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Diawara breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Matthews avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Matthews let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Diawara lands a jab to the nose.
Diawara throws a head kick but Matthews moves out of range.
Matthews moves out of range of the strikes.
Matthews slips under a jab from Diawara.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diawara lands a big right hand that sends Matthews crashing to the mat! Diawara stays standing though and waves Matthews back to his feet!
 Matthews is rocked!
Diawara is looking for an opening here. He's unloaded a big left hand that catches Matthews flush on the jaw and sends him tumbling to the canvas! Matthews is out cold! Diawara holds back from landing any unnecessary shots to his unconscious opponent, as the referee reacts slowly to the situation. A brutal knockout and then some excellent sportsmanship - this guy is my new favorite fighter!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:47 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Sainey Diawara!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Keon Baloyi (ranked 3811 p4p, 4115 weight class) and Mark Shannon (ranked 472 p4p, 504 weight class). Baloyi comes to the ring accompanied by Telescopes. Mark Shannon told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Keon Baloyi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mark Shannon!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A shot to the liver by Baloyi. Beautiful body shot.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Baloyi sprawls well. Baloyi wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Shannon gets slowly back to his feet.
Baloyi has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Gold Samurai's Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Baloyi catches Shannon with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
 It looks like Mark Shannon has been cut.
Shannon tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baloyi defends well and Shannon ends up having to push Baloyi into the ropes where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Baloyi throws a looping overhand right but Shannon ducks down to avoid it.
Shannon ducks under a wild hook from Baloyi.
Keon Baloyi seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Baloyi lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Baloyi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shannon gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Baloyi counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Keon Baloyi has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Mark Shannon.
Good exchange - Baloyi coming out on top.
Shannon shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baloyi takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Baloyi lands with a straight right. Shannon didn't see that one coming.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shannon gets caught by a big overhand right and goes down! Baloyi gets on top of him and starts throwing some serious punches until the ref intervenes and stops the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Keon Baloyi!
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