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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Chandra Rajnahn (ranked 23830 p4p, 23811 weight class) and Antonne Nguema (ranked 689 p4p, 700 weight class). Both these guys have really solid chins. Will we see a standup war or will they both decide that a knockout is unlikely and try to win the fight elsewhere?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chandra Rajnahn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 6 - 0, fighting out of New York, Antonne Nguema!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Atkins and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nguema moves forwards but Rajnahn connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Rajnahn gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Rajnahn breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nguema connects with a right hand. Rajnahn shakes it off.
Rajnahn gets a double leg takedown into Nguema's guard.
Rajnahn is looking to work some ground and pound but Nguema has wrist control.
Nguema trying to keep a closed guard but Rajnahn is proving a slippery customer.
Rajnahn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Nguema can do anything to dispel that myth.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Rajnahn's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Rajnahn connects with a couple of short punches.
Rajnahn postures up and lands a big shot to Nguema's brow.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn scoring with punches to the head and body.
Rajnahn missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rajnahn avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Rajnahn with a nice head shot there.
Rajnahn works over Nguema with some ground and pound from guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rajnahn works over Nguema with some ground and pound from guard.
Rajnahn content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Rajnahn landing some decent shots from guard.
Rajnahn 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.
Rajnahn works over Nguema with some ground and pound from guard.
Rajnahn scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Rajnahn postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rajnahn pushes down on Nguema's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Rajnahn is nestled in close to Nguema, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Rajnahn slips a nice elbow through Nguema's hands, connecting with Nguema's forehead.
Nguema avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Rajnahn.
We've been hearing that Rajnahn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Rajnahn lands with a punch from half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rajnahn connects with a nice short shot to Nguema's temple.
Nguema wants to improve his position but Rajnahn is controlling well.
Rajnahn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nguema has hold of Rajnahn's hands but Rajnahn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rajnahn working over Nguema with some ground and pound. Nguema looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Nguema is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Rajnahn scores with a couple of nice shots.
Nguema on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rajnahn throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Nguema to regain full guard.
Rajnahn lands a couple of digs.
Rajnahn postures up and lands a big shot to Nguema's brow.
 Nguema is rocked!
Rajnahn with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Nguema is still in real trouble! Can Rajnahn finish him?
Rajnahn arches his back and unloads with a massive left and a right! Nguema's eyes roll back into his head, he's out cold! The ref dives in to stop the fight - wow, they were hard shots!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Chandra Rajnahn!
Our winner, Chandra Rajnahn, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Joseph Futeran (ranked 3182 p4p, 3633 weight class) and Frank Lucas Iv (ranked 347 p4p, 351 weight class). Futeran's entrance music is Jesus Christ Superstar. A fine choice. 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Joseph Futeran!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Frank Lucas Iv!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Paul Tew and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lucas Iv gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Futeran to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Lucas Iv working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Futeran.
Futeran working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Lucas Iv's head.
Futeran is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Futeran lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Futeran with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucas Iv avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Futeran is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Futeran trying to control but Lucas Iv is working from the bottom.
We've been hearing that Futeran has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Futeran landing with the ground and pound.
Futeran 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.
Futeran postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas Iv is adopting a defensive guard.
Futeran scoring with some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv is controlling Futeran's posture.
Futeran throwing strikes but missing.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Lucas Iv manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
Futeran misses with a hook to the ribs.
Lucas Iv is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Futeran missing with knees to the body.
Futeran swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Futeran makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Lucas Iv looking for a takedown.
Futeran missing with knees to the body.
Lucas Iv drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Futeran gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv takes a shot to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Futeran fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Futeran gets the takedown into side control.
Lucas Iv bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Lucas Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Lucas Ivs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Futeran throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Lucas Iv changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Futeran moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Lucas Iv shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Futeran but Futeran pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Futeran throws a leg kick which misses Lucas Iv's front leg but catches the back leg as Lucas Iv tries to avoid it.
A left and a right from Lucas Iv both land. Nice combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Futeran slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Futeran scores with a shot to the body.
Futeran throws a nice inside leg kick.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Lucas Iv is defended easily by Futeran.
Futeran cracks a nice hook into Lucas Iv's ribs.
Futeran lands the left hand.
Futeran fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Lucas Iv on the side of the head.
Joseph Futeran seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Futeran throws a lazy right hand but Lucas Iv sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Futeran is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
A jab from Futeran misses.
Lucas Iv closes the distance and clinches up with Futeran, looking for a takedown. Lucas Iv pushes Futeran against the cage but Futeran circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Futeran closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Lucas Iv quickly recovers to half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Lucas Iv is trying to control but can't.
Lucas Iv is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Futeran jumps into side control!
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Lucas Iv is trying to escape and get back to his feet.
Futeran wants to lay and pray for a moment but Lucas Iv keeps working.
Futeran is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Lucas Iv is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Futeran wants to control for a moment but Lucas Iv uses the opportunity to move back to half guard.
Lucas Iv avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Futeran.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Futeran dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Futeran on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Lucas Iv darts in and clinches Futeran up against the cage.
Lucas Iv blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Lucas Iv tries to score a body lock takedown but Futeran shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Futeran lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Lucas Iv backwards.
Futeran leaning his opponent against the cage.
Lucas Iv goes for a takedown attempt but Futeran pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Lucas Iv doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Futeran counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Joseph Futeran has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Frank Lucas Iv.
A good leg kick by Futeran.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Futeran lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Lucas Iv on the wrong end of a nice jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Futeran misses with a jab to the body
and Lucas Iv counters with a nice body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A punch lands to the side of Lucas Iv 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Lucas Iv stalks Futeran and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Futeran's face. Futeran staggers backwards, shaken.
Futeran tries to bum rush Lucas Iv with a series of wild strikes but Lucas Iv uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Lucas Iv keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Futeran tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Lucas Iv was well out of range. Poor timing from Futeran.
Lucas Iv darts in looking for a takedown but Futeran gets double underhooks and turns Lucas Iv into the cage.
Lucas Iv changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Futeran tries to avoid it but Lucas Iv manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Futeran to the ground. Futeran escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv tries for a takedown but Futeran circles away easily
and Futeran cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Futeran misses with a double jab.
Lucas Iv is looking for the big counter here.
Lucas Iv misses with a takedown attempt - Futeran sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Lucas Iv has a takedown stuffed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Futeran uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Lucas Iv has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Futeran finds it's way round the side to connect with Lucas Iv's head.
Futeran lands a slapping body shot.
Futeran cracks Lucas Iv with an open hand slap.
Lucas Iv tries to close the distance and clinch but Futeran swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
An attempted straight right counter from Futeran misses the target.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Lucas Iv is out of range.
Futeran throws a front kick aimed at Lucas Iv's knee but Lucas Iv avoids it well.
Futeran fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Joseph Futeran is winning the standup battle so far.
Futeran swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv closes this distance looking for a takedown but Futeran circles away.
Futeran throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Lucas Iv doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Futeran's waist but Futeran gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Lucas Iv off to one side.
Futeran lands a jab to the nose.
Futeran connects with a jab.
Futeran looks to land a left hand but Lucas Iv moved out of range nicely.
Lucas Iv with a poor takedown
enabling Futeran to counter with a crisp jab.
Lucas Iv is rocked!
Futeran thows a left - swing and a miss!
Lucas Iv shoots in looking for a takedown. Futeran tries to sprawl out of it but Lucas Iv keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Futeran manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Lucas Iv is breathing heavily.
Futeran lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Lucas Iv circles away quickly and effectively.
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Lucas Iv with the counter takedown but Futeran avoids it easily.
Lucas Iv fails with a takedown attempt.
Lucas Iv throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Futeran sees it coming and avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lucas Iv takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Futeran is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Lucas Iv can do to turn this around?
Futeran just misses with a punch to the body.
Futeran sets himself, and Lucas Iv steps forward looking for the clinch! Futeran avoids it this time.
A swing and a miss from Futeran.
Futeran looks to throw the jab but Lucas Iv is out of range.
The crowd cheers as Futeran lands an impressive looking overhand right. Lucas Iv doesn't seem phased though.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lucas Iv doesn't manage to clinch there - Futeran circles away.
As Lucas Iv looks to move away, Futeran throws a big counter combo but Lucas Iv just gets out of the way.
Lucas Iv bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Futeran throws a nice looking combination but Lucas Iv bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Futeran lands with a cross.
Futeran jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Lucas Iv feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lucas Iv accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Lucas Iv postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Lucas Iv working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Lucas Iv with a nice head shot there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Joseph Futeran dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
Futeran misses the shot to the body.
Lucas Iv moves away from the strike by Futeran.
Futeran pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Lucas Iv gets the takedown into side control.
Futeran is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Futeran is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
Lucas Iv thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Futeran has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Lucas Iv is working away from the top position though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lucas Iv working Futeran over with strikes.
Futeran blocking the ground and pound attempt from Lucas Iv.
Lucas Iv prevents Futeran from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. Futeran manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lucas Iv stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Futeran swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Frank Lucas Iv has got the better of the ground game so far.
Lucas Iv with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Lucas Iv wants to control from the top but Futeran keeps moving.
Futeran looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lucas Iv working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Futeran's head.
Lucas Iv must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Lucas Iv is working Futeran over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Lucas Iv stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Futeran throws up his legs and catches Lucas Iv in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Lucas Iv tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Futeran! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Joseph Futeran!
A relieved looking Joseph Futeran 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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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Frank Rizzo (ranked 2214 p4p, 2456 weight class) and Patrick Slinger (ranked 231 p4p, 259 weight class). Slinger has chosen Hail Mary as his entrance music. Patrick Slinger will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Frank Rizzo!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Patrick Slinger!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rizzo misses with an uppercut. Slinger saw that one coming.
Rizzo has closed the distance and engaged Slinger in a clinch.
Rizzo holding his opponent close, against the cage.
Rizzo lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Slinger.
Rizzo decides to pull guard.
Slinger landing some decent shots from guard.
Rizzo has his hands on Slinger's head, controlling the position.
Slinger throws a big right hand that misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Slinger postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Slinger is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Slinger.
Rizzo has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rizzo keeping moving, preventing Slinger from controlling successfully.
Rizzo utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Slinger got a little sloppy there for a moment and Rizzo has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Slinger has managed to get both his arms back between Rizzo's legs - danger averted.
Rizzo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Rizzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Slinger lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Rizzo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Slinger must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo has Slinger pulled in close to control his posture.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Rizzo is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Slinger working his ground and pound in the gym.
Rizzo can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Slinger controls the pace.
Slinger cracks Rizzo with a solid left hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Slinger is looking to work some ground and pound but Rizzo has wrist control.
Slinger trying to control the position from guard on top but Rizzo is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Slinger stopping the sweep attempt from Rizzo.
Slinger throws an elbow that misses. Rizzo uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Slinger's guard. Nice move by Rizzo!
Slinger working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Rizzo doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Rizzo manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slinger is trying to control the position but Rizzo postures up.
Slinger wants to sweep here but Rizzo controlling him for the moment.
Slinger looking for a guillotine here but Rizzo defends easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Slinger keeping moving, preventing Rizzo from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Rizzo stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Slinger swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rizzo pushing down on Slinger's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Rizzo is controlling the pace.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Rizzo seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Slinger for as long as he can get away with.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Rizzo dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Slinger throws a leg kick but Rizzo sees it coming and moves out of range.
Rizzo throws a lazy right hand but Slinger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rizzo scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Slinger doesn't seem bothered though.
Rizzo throws a solid leg kick but Slinger takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Rizzo.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Slinger.
Rizzo throws a shot from downtown. Slinger moves away and avoids it.
Rizzo moves into the clinch.
Rizzo breaks the clinch.
Slinger shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Slinger looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Slinger.
Slinger will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Frank Rizzo has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Patrick Slinger.
Slinger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Rizzo ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Slinger moves away.
Slinger shoots in looking for a takedown but Rizzo manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Slinger's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Rizzo tries to clinch up.
And Slinger tries to counter it with a takedown but Rizzo pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rizzo smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Slinger throws a wild body kick that Rizzo sees coming a mile off.
Rizzo looks to score with a jab to the body but Slinger is just out of range.
Slinger drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rizzo defends it well.
That kick from Slinger tenderised Rizzo's leg. Rizzo is trying to keep his angry face on.
Slinger throws a head kick that misses.
Rizzo blocks a head kick by Slinger.
Slinger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Rizzo tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Slinger was well out of range. Poor timing from Rizzo.
Rizzo dives in and scores a takedown into Slinger's guard.
Rizzo makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Slinger looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Slinger not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Slinger is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rizzo defends well.
Rizzo slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Slinger has momentary wrist control but Rizzo slips an elbow through the middle.
Rizzo trying to control the position from guard on top but Slinger is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rizzo postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rizzo landing with the ground and pound.
Rizzo engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Slinger is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Slinger manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Rizzo manages to get himself to full guard.
Slinger avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Slinger trying to control but Rizzo is working from the bottom.
Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Slinger manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Slinger looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Rizzo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Slinger can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
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.
Slinger cracks Rizzo with a solid left hand.
Rizzo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Slinger doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Oh but Rizzo is tightening it up a little... Slinger has to be careful here... He's got his foot tucked under now, this looks tight! Slinger reacted too slowly and this one could be over in a matter of seconds! YES! Slinger taps out! Nice BJJ there by Rizzo!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:39 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Frank Rizzo!
Frank Rizzo decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
The defeated Patrick Slinger had this to say: 'Congratulations to my opponent. He got the better of me, and deserves all the credit in the world for his hard work. I hope we meet again.'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Kiso Kisei (ranked 2447 p4p, 2551 weight class) and Wolf Von Hardenberg (ranked 322 p4p, 333 weight class). 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 Wolf Von Hardenberg 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Kiso Kisei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 5 - 0, fighting out of New York, Wolf Von Hardenberg!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Donald Grub and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kisei misses the jab.
Kisei throws a lazy right hand but Von Hardenberg sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Von Hardenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Kisei moves out of range easily.
Von Hardenberg attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
A swing and a miss from Von Hardenberg.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Von Hardenberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Von Hardenberg misses with an attempted mid kick.
Kisei lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Von Hardenberg at a distance.
Von Hardenberg staying out of range there.
Von Hardenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kisei misses with a body shot
and Von Hardenberg counters with a straight right hand.
Von Hardenberg 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.
Kisei misses with a looping right.
Von Hardenberg follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Von Hardenberg uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Kisei.
Kisei displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Von Hardenberg throws out the jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Hardenberg manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei punishes Von Hardenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Von Hardenberg slips under a jab.
Von Hardenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
A shot to the liver by Kisei. Beautiful body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Von Hardenberg paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
A cross from Kisei lands.
Von Hardenberg displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kisei throws out the jab.
Von Hardenberg ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Von Hardenberg jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Von Hardenberg's head but Von Hardenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Hardenberg manages to avoid it.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Kisei seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Von Hardenberg lands with a kick to the ribs.
Von Hardenberg delivers a nice body kick.
Kiso Kisei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kisei scores with a nice head shot.
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Von Hardenberg throws a shot from downtown. Kisei moves away and avoids it.
Von Hardenberg misses with a low kick.
As Von Hardenberg tries to get set, Kisei tries to push him back and clinch up but Von Hardenberg manages to avoid the attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei's jab looks to have found its range, popping Von Hardenberg under the eye.
Kisei throws a hook to the side of Von Hardenberg's head but Von Hardenberg sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kisei lands a lovely overhand right.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
Von Hardenberg misses with a straight left.
Some wild striking there from Kisei.
Kisei swings for the body but Von Hardenberg moves out of range.
Von Hardenberg throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Von Hardenberg takes one on the button.
Kisei fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Von Hardenberg looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Von Hardenberg staying out of range there.
Von Hardenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Hardenberg.
It seemed like Von Hardenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Von Hardenberg swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Kisei tries to counter by clinching up but Von Hardenberg breaks away and moves out of range.
Kisei scores with a jab.
Kisei doesn't manage to clinch there - Von Hardenberg circles away.
Kisei moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Kisei is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A left lands for Kisei.
Von Hardenberg takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Kisei throws the left hand but Von Hardenberg avoids the punch easily.
Von Hardenberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kisei throws a jab but it's blocked by Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Kisei throws a body punch but Von Hardenberg moves out of range.
Von Hardenberg keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Von Hardenberg was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Kisei lands a slapping body shot.
Kisei thumps Von Hardenberg with a low kick.
Von Hardenberg smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Kisei connects with a body shot that sends Von Hardenberg's belly button to the back.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Von Hardenberg takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Kisei lands with a straight right. Von Hardenberg didn't see that one coming.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Hardenberg is just out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kisei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Von Hardenberg avoids the body shot from Kisei.
Kisei punishes Von Hardenberg's body with a nice straight punch.
Donk. Kisei catches Von Hardenberg right on the button with a cross.
Von Hardenberg takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Kisei throws out a loose jab but Von Hardenberg uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kisei cracks Von Hardenberg with a right hand to the side of the head.
Von Hardenberg chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Von Hardenberg throws a head kick but Kisei moves out of range.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Von Hardenberg connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Kisei scores with a body shot.
Kisei pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jab, jab by Kisei - just one landing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Kisei dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
A shot to the body from Kisei misses
and Von Hardenberg counters with an inside leg kick.
Von Hardenberg ducks under a wild hook from Kisei.
Kisei dips to his left and cracks Von Hardenberg with an uppercut!
Kisei misses with a looping left.
Von Hardenberg walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kisei lands a jab to Von Hardenberg's midsection.
Von Hardenberg throws a head kick but Kisei moves out of range.
Von Hardenberg throws a series of punches but Kisei moves out of range.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Hardenberg is just out of range.
Kisei misses with a hook. Von Hardenberg ducked under it nicely.
Kisei scores with a nice head shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Hardenberg takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Kisei swings for the body but Von Hardenberg moves out of range.
Kisei throws a jab when Von Hardenberg was well out of range.
Kisei dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Von Hardenberg has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kisei takes a swing at Von Hardenberg's ribcage but misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Kisei finds it's way through Von Hardenberg's defenses.
The crowd cheers as Kisei lands an impressive looking overhand right. Von Hardenberg doesn't seem phased though.
Kiso Kisei is winning the standup battle so far.
Kisei with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Kisei throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Kisei moves out of range easily.
Kisei tests Von Hardenberg's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Von Hardenberg misses with a straight right.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Von Hardenberg is out of range.
Von Hardenberg slips a jab from Kisei.
Von Hardenberg lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Kisei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Von Hardenberg.
Kisei moves into range and connects with a jab.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Von Hardenberg uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kisei.
Von Hardenberg is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Kisei misses the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Von Hardenberg misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Kisei seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Kisei takes a swing at Von Hardenberg's ribcage but misses.
Von Hardenberg blocks a jab.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Von Hardenberg.
Kisei throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Kisei connects with a solid leg kick.
Kisei thuds his right hand into Von Hardenberg's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Von Hardenberg looks to land a combination but Kisei avoids it well.
Kisei is looking to counter the offense by Von Hardenberg and move into the clinch.
Kisei connects with a body shot that sends Von Hardenberg's belly button to the back.
Von Hardenberg circles away from the clinch attempt.
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Kisei thuds a left hand into Von Hardenberg's body.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg connects with a single shot there.
Von Hardenberg throws a leg kick that is checked
and Kisei counters by clinching up.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kisei letting Von Hardenberg take a breather here.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Von Hardenberg forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kisei tries to pull guard but Von Hardenberg won't allow it.
Kisei is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Von Hardenberg can do to turn this around?
Von Hardenberg wants to break free but Kisei has control.
Kisei working aggressively here.
Von Hardenberg breaks the clinch.
Kisei is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Kisei with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kisei looks to throw the jab but Von Hardenberg is out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Kisei, as that shot connected.
Von Hardenberg ducks right into an uppercut from Kisei.
Kisei misses with a straight left.
Von Hardenberg throws a sloppy head kick and Kisei moves out of range easily.
Kisei feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Von Hardenbergs jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Von Hardenberg throws a head kick that misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Von Hardenberg.
Kisei tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Von Hardenberg was well out of range. Poor timing from Kisei.
Von Hardenberg needs to keep his hands up - Kisei had a free shot at his head there.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Von Hardenberg misses with a hook. Kisei ducked under it nicely.
Kisei comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Kisei bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Kisei moves away from the strike by Von Hardenberg.
Kisei chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Von Hardenberg can pounce on him.
Kisei throws a body shot but no joy.
It seemed like Von Hardenberg was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Kisei digs a good body shot into Von Hardenberg's ribs.
Kisei avoids the head kick by Von Hardenberg.
Kisei lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Kisei scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kisei throws out a powerful jab.
Von Hardenberg moves out of range as Kisei strikes.
Von Hardenberg tries to move into range but Kisei moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kiso Kisei dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Kisei swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Von Hardenberg slips a jab from Kisei.
Kisei paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Kisei looks to land a left hand but Von Hardenberg moved out of range nicely.
Kisei takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Von Hardenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Kisei misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Von Hardenberg.
Von Hardenberg throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Nice shot by Kisei.
Kisei throws a leg kick which misses Von Hardenberg's front leg but catches the back leg as Von Hardenberg tries to avoid it.
Von Hardenberg cracks Kisei with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kisei connects with a crisp jab.
Kisei misses with an uppercut. Von Hardenberg saw that one coming.
Kisei with a nice cross.
Kisei fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Von Hardenberg on the side of the head.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Kisei as he connects with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kisei takes a swing at Von Hardenberg's ribcage but misses.
Von Hardenberg takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Von Hardenberg lands an overhand right.
Von Hardenberg throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei misses the shot to the body.
Kisei ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Von Hardenberg moves away.
A telegraphed right hand from Kisei misses the target.
Von Hardenberg is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Kisei with a body shot.
Kisei jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Von Hardenberg moves forwards but Kisei connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Kisei misses with the combination.
Von Hardenberg looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Von Hardenberg connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Kisei's hands.
Kisei needs to keep his hands up - Von Hardenberg had a free shot at his head there.
Kiso Kisei is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kisei throws a big shot that misses.
Kisei is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Von Hardenberg.
Kisei misses with a looping left.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei misses with a body shot
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Kisei lands with a good body shot.
Kisei keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Kisei connects with the punch.
Kisei misses with a body shot.
Kisei uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Von Hardenberg.
Kisei lands a jab to Von Hardenberg's midsection.
Von Hardenberg tries a head kick but it misses.
Kisei takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kisei misses with a wild body shot.
Von Hardenberg has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Kisei finds it's way round the side to connect with Von Hardenberg's head.
Von Hardenberg throws a front kick aimed at Kisei's knee but Kisei avoids it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Hardenberg throws a head kick that misses.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei throws a poor cross that misses
and Kisei takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Von Hardenberg fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kisei manages to avoid it.
Von Hardenberg moves out of range of the strikes.
Von Hardenberg defending well as Kisei loads up on a big left hand.
Kisei misses with a straight right.
Kisei steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Von Hardenberg.
Wolf Von Hardenberg has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Kisei fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Von Hardenberg manages to avoid it.
Von Hardenberg uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kisei.
Von Hardenberg shapes to counter with a head kick.
Kisei thows a left - swing and a miss!
Von Hardenberg swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kisei looks to score with a jab to the body but Von Hardenberg is just out of range.
And Von Hardenberg responds with a good body kick, but Kisei manages to step out the way in time.
A slow jab from Von Hardenberg misses its intended target.
Kisei swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Von Hardenberg takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kisei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Kisei throws a hook but Von Hardenberg avoids it easily.
Von Hardenberg misses with a low kick.
Von Hardenberg uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kisei.
Nice cross by Kisei.
Kisei scores with a shot to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kisei getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kisei moves in looking to clinch but Von Hardenberg pushes him off.
Von Hardenberg pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kisei throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Von Hardenberg counters with a thumping low kick.
Kisei misses the jab.
A big left from Kisei misses.
Kisei doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Kisei throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kisei stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Von Hardenberg.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kiso Kisei showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Kisei, 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 Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
Judge Donald Grub scores the fight 30:27
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kiso Kisei!
An out of breath and clearly excited Kiso Kisei thanked FUClothing for their help and support (and free stuff they sent him).
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anton Matilla (ranked 2303 p4p, 2618 weight class) and Kimbo Slaissi (ranked 320 p4p, 359 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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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 5 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Anton Matilla!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kimbo Slaissi!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Phil Schofield and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Matilla with a poor takedown
and Slaissi counters with a crisp one two that drops Matilla! Slaissi thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Matilla to his feet! Matilla is in big trouble!
 Matilla is rocked!
Slaissi throws a quick head kick that knocks Matilla silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Slaissi is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:12 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Kimbo Slaissi!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between KT Panda (ranked 1355 p4p, 2237 weight class) and Hector Gray (ranked 203 p4p, 312 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, KT Panda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hector Gray!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, William Gold and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda staying out of range there.
Panda tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A punch lands to the side of Panda 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Panda ducks right into an uppercut from Gray.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Gray 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.
Gray lands with an uppercut that bounces Panda off the cage and back into range.
Panda takes one to the side of the head.
Gray scores with a jab. Panda acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
A chopping leg kick lands by Panda.
Panda swats away the attempt to clinch by Gray.
Gray misses the jab.
Gray takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Gray.
Panda uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Gray.
It looked like Panda wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Panda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Gray throws an off balance right hand
and Panda counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda lands with a kick to the temple. Gray shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
 It looks like Hector Gray has been cut.
Gray shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Panda defends it nicely.
Panda has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Crapollas Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Panda lands a jab to Gray's midsection.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Gray shoots in for a takedown but Panda shows good takedown defense.
Panda blocks a head kick by Gray.
Panda tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Gray was well out of range. Poor timing from Panda.
KT Panda is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A slapping leg kick lands for Gray.
Panda's jab looks to have found its range, popping Gray under the eye.
Panda closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Gray throws a punch but it's blocked by Panda.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Panda blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Gray tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Panda's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Panda gets through Gray's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda misses with a punch on the inside.
Gray breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Panda throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Gray swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A left lands for Panda.
Gray keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Panda tenderised Gray's leg. Gray is trying to keep his angry face on.
Gray will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
KT Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Gray.
Gray loads up on a big right hand but Panda slips the punch.
Panda throws a sloppy body shot
and Gray connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Panda ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Panda uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Gray.
Gray shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Panda manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Gray accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Panda is trying to control the position from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray stopping the sweep attempt from Panda.
Panda is pulling down on Gray's head to control his posture.
Gray prevents Panda from getting back to his feet.
Gray trying to control the position from guard on top but Panda is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Gray trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Panda is on top in guard.
Panda is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Gray 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.
Gray working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Panda doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Panda manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Panda has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Panda decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gray, up you get!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gray misses with a body shot.
Gray digs a good hook to Panda's body.
Panda scoring well with a low kick there.
Panda takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Gray tries to clinch up but Panda circles away and keeps his distance.
Gray just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda swings for the body but Gray moves out of range.
Panda moves away from the strike by Gray.
Panda jabs Gray to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Gray lands with a hook. Panda tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gray misses with a looping left.
Gray dodges the punch combination from Panda.
Panda is looking to wear down Gray with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Gray scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Gray thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Hector Gray will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Panda ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Gray moves away.
Gray misses with a hook.
Gray on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Panda misses with a wild body shot.
Panda fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
KT Panda is winning the standup battle so far.
Panda fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gray checks it well.
Panda circles away from the clinch attempt.
Panda fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Gray manages to avoid it.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Panda with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Panda takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Panda has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Gray finds it's way round the side to connect with Panda's head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda just misses with a punch to the body.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Gray 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.
Gray lands a jab to Panda's midsection.
Gray fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Gray scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Panda tries to land a front kick but Gray steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Gray throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Panda goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick and Gray moves out of range easily.
Panda motions for Gray to come forward. Panda throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Panda throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gray tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Panda was well out of range. Poor timing from Gray.
Gray lunges at Panda with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Panda's hand.
Panda chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Gray shoots in but no luck this time.
Panda fires out a quick counter leg kick but Gray just manages to avoid it.
Gray thows a left - swing and a miss!
Gray takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Panda's corner calls for a 1-2. Panda obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Panda misses with a head kick.
Gray keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Panda keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Panda throws a body shot but no joy.
Gray looks to score with a jab to the body but Panda is just out of range.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray throws a body shot but no joy.
Panda is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Gray throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda connects with a solid leg kick.
Gray throws a body punch but Panda moves out of range.
Panda throws a head kick that misses.
Panda closes the distance and pushes Gray back into the cage.
Panda blocking some punches.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Gray is breathing heavily.
Gray tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Panda tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
Gray lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gray lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Panda lands a shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gray pushes Panda back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Panda can't find room to land a body shot as Gray controls the action.
Gray stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Panda creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Panda misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Gray.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Gray misses with a hook from the clinch.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda prevents a body shot from Gray.
A body shot lands from Gray.
Gray blocks a body shot from Panda.
Panda lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Gray manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Panda lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Gray.
Gray lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
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!
Panda prevents a body shot from Gray.
Panda lands a left hand.
Gray lands a body shot.
Gray misses with the head strike.
Panda goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A short left from Gray.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Panda throws a head punch that misses.
Gray lands with a light punch inside.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
Panda lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Panda misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Gray misses with a body punch.
Gray blocks a body shot from Panda.
Gray lands a body punch in the clinch.
Gray pressing his opponent against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Panda fails to land.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Hector Gray will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Hector Gray's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Gray tries to clinch but Panda is having none of it.
Panda is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Gray.
Gray lands a nice hook to Panda's body. Panda takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Gray lands the left hand.
Gray jabs Panda right on the nose. Panda blinks but takes it well.
Panda swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gray ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Panda moves away.
Panda throws a right and a left that both miss.
Gray shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Panda throws a sloppy head kick
and Gray counters with a lovely straight right hand!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Panda takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Panda takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Panda rushes Gray and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
Gray tries a body shot but Panda blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gray wants a takedown but no success here.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Gray creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
A shot in the inside from Panda.
Gray goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Panda blocks an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Gray takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Gray jumps guard but Panda turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Gray can't break the clinch.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda lands a right hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
Panda has a couple of punches blocked by Gray.
A left hand lands to the body for Panda.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
Panda misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Panda.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Panda.
Gray cracks Panda with a nice body shot.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
KT Panda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gray working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Panda misses with a short punch on the inside.
Panda lands a hook to the side of the head.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gray struggles to land a body shot inside as Panda controls his hands.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda throws a punch but it's blocked by Gray.
A right handed body shot lands from Panda.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda digs a right hand underneath Gray's ribcage. Gray let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Nice body punch from Panda - that landed with a thud.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Panda struggles to land a body shot inside as Gray controls his hands.
A short body shot lands from Panda as the two fighters clinch.
Nice body punch from Panda.
Panda lands a nice shot to the body.
Panda lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Gray blocking some punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a hook to the ribs.
Panda lands a nice uppercut.
Panda scores with a nice hook to the head.
Gray blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Panda working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Gray's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Gray is trying to push Panda away but Panda has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Gray misses with a punch to the body.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda tries to work over Gray's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Panda lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Panda lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Gray gets through Panda's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Panda stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Panda lands a body shot in the clinch.
Panda lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Gray takes a shot to the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Panda misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Panda lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Gray fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A short uppercut from Panda.
Panda works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Gray blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Panda blocking some punches.
Gray is looking to take this one to the mat.
KT Panda has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Hector Gray.
Panda scores with a shot to the side of Gray's head.
Gray takes a shot to the head.
Panda working aggressively here.
Panda lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gray backwards.
A shot in the inside from Panda.
Panda doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Gray pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A head kick by Panda - that's a beauty! Gray is out but he's somehow still standing... he's going... going... gone. Like a drunk walking down the middle of the road, the inevitable face plant follows and the delayed knockout arrives. Even Panda can't help but laugh at the bizarre end to this one!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). KT Panda!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Toe Fungas (ranked 1193 p4p, 2323 weight class) and Needno Badges (ranked 161 p4p, 289 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toe Fungas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Needno Badges!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Badges throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Fungas scores with a hook to the body. Badges takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Fungas circles away from the clinch attempt
and Fungas counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Badges lands with a hook. Fungas tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Badges lands a jab to the nose.
Fungas keeps the fight on the outside.
Fungas fires out a quick counter leg kick but Badges just manages to avoid it.
Badges lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fungas staying out of range there.
Badges drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Fungas right on the button. Fungas goes down! Badges follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Badges gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:52 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Needno Badges!
Needno Badges made sure to mention his sponsor, Brooklyn Apothecary in his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Panda Four (ranked 1383 p4p, 1456 weight class) and Swole Ricky Martin (ranked 181 p4p, 197 weight class). Swole Ricky Martin will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Panda Four!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Swole Ricky Martin!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Richard Clark and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Martin throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Martin cracks Four with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
 It looks like Panda Four has been cut.
Martin throws a leg kick
and Four counters with a single leg into guard. Martin didn't expect that.
Four has gone for a leg lock! Martin slips out almost immediately though and dives into Four's guard.
Four looking for subs off his back but Martin has passed one foot through into half guard.
Martin content to control rather than advance.
Martin trying to mount his opponent but Four defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin prevents Four from improving his position.
Four might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Martin not doing much here.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's two 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.
Martin is looking to advance position but Four won't allow it.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Martin controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Martin works his way into full mount!
Four is trying to escape the mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin content just to control the position here.
Four is trying to reverse the position but instead Martin has taken his back - oops!
Martin has the hooks in. Four is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Four turns into Martin and is now in his guard.
Four drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Martin dives on top into guard.
Four throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Swole Ricky Martin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Four uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Martin.
Four closes this distance looking for a takedown but Martin circles away.
Martin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Four checks the leg kick nicely there.
Four shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Martin as he jumps to the side.
Four has closed the distance and engaged Martin in a clinch.
Martin tries a body shot but Four blocks it.
Four jumps guard but Martin turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Panda Four. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Four fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Martin tries a body shot but Four blocks it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin misses with a punch to the body.
Four tries to pull guard but Martin won't allow it.
Four has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Martin uses from the top position.
Four isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Martin stacks Four 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 Martin!
Four tries to buck Martin off but Martin is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Four tries to bench press Martin off him but Martin keeps the position.
Swole Ricky Martin has got the better of the ground game so far.
Martin is maintaining the dominant position - no doubt Four will start to get frustrated soon if he's not already.
Four is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Martin off and has taken his back!
Four working for the choke.
Four working for a choke but Martin is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Four tightening his grip on Martin, looking for the choke.
Four avoiding Martin 's attempts to control his hands.
Four is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Four patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four working for a choke but Martin reverses nicely into Four 's guard.
Four working for submissions but it's allowed Martin to get to half guard.
Martin is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Four tries to roll over but Martin keeps him under control.
Four looking for submissions off his back.
Four is trying to get back to full guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Four with the active half guard here but Martin passes nicely into side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Swole Ricky Martin will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Panda Four's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
A shot to the body from Martin misses
and Four counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Four.
Martin keeping full guard, as Four tries to pass.
Four is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Martin is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Martin has escaped and now he's on top!
Four is looking for a triangle here but Martin uses the submission attempt to pass into side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Martin is staying tight to Four's torso, preventing him from escaping.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Martin wants to lay and pray for a moment but Four keeps working.
Four tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Four gets back to half guard.
Martin controlling the action here.
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Martin moves into side control, avoiding a weak kimura attempt from Four.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Four regains half guard.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Four is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Martin pulls his head out easily.
Four actively working from the bottom here.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Four looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Martin is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
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.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Four tries to clinch up but Martin circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick from Martin misses
so Four counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Martin can't keep his opponent in guard - Four advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Martin wants to control but Four is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Panda Four has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Martin is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Four prevents Martin from improving his position.
And that's the end of the fight!
Panda Four showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Martin 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 Donald Grub scores the fight 29:29
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:29
Judge James Glass scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by majority decision... Swole Ricky Martin!
A very excited looking Swole Ricky Martin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jules Durand (ranked 813 p4p, 1218 weight class) and Roman Zhdanov (ranked 129 p4p, 182 weight class). 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Jules Durand!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Roman Zhdanov!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Atkins and James Ackerman.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durand circles away from the clinch attempt.
Zhdanov misses with a straight left.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Zhdanov takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Zhdanov throws out a counter right but Durand avoids it with no problem.
Durand misses with a hook. Zhdanov ducked under it nicely.
Durand jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
It looks like Roman Zhdanov has been cut.
A lazy left from Durand finds it's target.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zhdanov listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Durand throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Zhdanov counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Roman Zhdanov seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zhdanov slips a jab from Durand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durand misses with a right hand
and Zhdanov cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
It looks like Jules Durand has been cut.
Durand looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A low kick from Zhdanov is predictable there
and Durand cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Durand connects with a right hand. Zhdanov shakes it off.
Durand slips a jab from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov ducks under a wild hook from Durand.
Zhdanov is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Durand lands the left hand.
Zhdanov moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Durand jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A jab from Zhdanov finds it's way through Durand's defenses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Durand uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Zhdanov.
Durand was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Durand drops Zhdanov with a hook right on the temple. He thinks about going to the ground but Zhdanov looks back up at him and smiles so Durand waves him back to his feet - he obviously thinks he can knock him out after that shot landed.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Zhdanov showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Durand.
Durand backing away here, and Zhdanov unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Durand throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Zhdanov throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Durand sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Zhdanov darts in and clinches Durand up against the cage.
Durand is leaning against Zhdanov and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Zhdanov stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Durand tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Durand scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Zhdanov lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Durand backwards.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands a left hand.
Zhdanov pushes Durand back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Durand.
Durand swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Durand blocking some punches.
Zhdanov is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Durand lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Durand has a couple of punches blocked by Zhdanov.
Durand blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Durand lands with a light punch inside.
Durand takes an elbow to the temple.
Durand lands with a short shot to the head.
A right hook to the body lands for Zhdanov.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Zhdanov throws a punch but it's blocked by Durand.
Zhdanov softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Zhdanov makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A nice right hand lands inside from Zhdanov.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the cage.
Durand lands a right hand that snaps the head of Zhdanov backwards.
Durand tries to throw a body punch but Zhdanov avoids it by throwing Durand back against the cage.
Durand pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Zhdanov tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
It looked like Durand was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Zhdanov.
Zhdanov sizes up Durand with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The crowd cheers as Durand lands an impressive looking overhand right. Zhdanov doesn't seem phased though.
That has opened up Roman Zhdanov's cut even more.
Durand scores with a hook to the body. Zhdanov takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Zhdanov misses with a looping right.
Zhdanov throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Durand counters with a crisp right hand that drops Zhdanov! Durand lets Zhdanov back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Durand throws out a loose jab but Zhdanov uses good head movement to avoid it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jules Durand dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Zhdanov throws a leg kick
and Durand scores with a counter punch that sends Zhdanov to the canvas! Durand smells blood - he's punishing Zhdanov with more strikes and the ref has stopped it! Zhdanov has no idea where he is - he's tackled the ref... oh dear, poor guy, the crowd is in hysterics!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jules Durand!
A very excited looking Jules Durand made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Chike Obi (ranked 814 p4p, 953 weight class) and Ivan Kamenev (ranked 109 p4p, 129 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chike Obi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Ivan Kamenev!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kamenev shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Obi as he avoids it easily.
Obi throws a body shot but no joy.
Obi pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Obi throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Kamenev lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Obi circles away quickly and effectively.
Obi moves out of range as Kamenev strikes.
Kamenev uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Obi.
Obi throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kamenev sees it coming and avoids it easily.
And Kamenev tries to counter it with a takedown but Obi pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Kamenev fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev slips a straight right by Obi.
Kamenev is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Obi misses with a looping right.
Obi throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Kamenev misses its intended target.
Obi throws a big shot that misses.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev with the counter takedown but Obi avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice defenses there by Kamenev.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obi defends it well.
Kamenev closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Obi quickly recovers to half guard.
Obi keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Kamenev takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Obi wants to control but Kamenev is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Kamenev is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Obi gets full guard.
Obi looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Kamenev has picked Obi up and slammed him! Obi can't keep hold of the triangle and Kamenev manages to pass to side control!
Obi is in a tricky position but he's been working on his transitions down at BLK Elite MMA Gym, so we'll see if he gets out of it.
Kamenev wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Obi, who protects the arm well.
Kamenev is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Obi is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Obi is trying to control. Kamenev wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Obi looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
Kamenev wants to control but Obi is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Obi is trying to work for a kimura but Kamenev is defending well.
Kamenev is looking to improve his position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Kamenev is staying active underneath Obi, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Kamenev works his way to full guard. Good work.
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obi defends it easily.
Kamenev is looking for a triangle but Obi pushes his legs off easily.
Kamenev had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Obi defends it easily.
Obi advances position into side control!
Kamenev is being controlled here.
Obi wants to lay and pray for a moment but Kamenev keeps working.
Obi is pausing for a moment. What's he doing? It looks like he's clearing his nose. Oh dude! He's shot a load of snot all down Kamenev's shoulder. That is not cool.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi trying to control the action but Kamenev is working from the bottom.
Kamenev is trying to control Obi's posture but Obi avoids it.
Kamenev is trying to get back to half guard.
Kamenev has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Obi thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Kamenev tries to buck Obi off but Obi is having none of it.
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 Chike Obi will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Kamenev uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Obi.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obi throws a hook to the side of Kamenev's head but Kamenev sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Kamenev throws a right hand that misses
and Kamenev takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kamenev jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kamenev lands with a hook. Obi tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Obi misses with an uppercut.
A punch lands to the side of Obi 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Kamenev moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Kamenev throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Obi slips a jab and a cross from Kamenev.
Chike Obi is winning the standup battle so far.
Kamenev is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Obi.
Kamenev connects with a nice looking jab.
Obi scores with a jab. Kamenev acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kamenev lands a body shot.
Kamenev throws a big shot that misses.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kamenev has managed to clinch.
Kamenev misses with a body punch.
Kamenev tries for a takedown but Obi manages to get underhooks.
A nice right hand lands inside from Kamenev.
Obi tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kamenev smiles and moves away.
Obi throws a body punch but Kamenev moves out of range.
Obi works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Obi wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Obi jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenev.
Kamenev takes a swing at Obi's ribcage but misses.
Obi shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Obi misses with a body shot.
Kamenev drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Obi defends it well.
Obi takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Kamenev tries to move into range but Obi moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Obi loads up on a big right hand but Kamenev slips the punch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sloppy strikes from Kamenev. Those never looked like landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Obi throws a shot from downtown. Kamenev moves away and avoids it.
Kamenev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kamenev staying out of range there.
Kamenev feints the counter takedown.
Kamenev takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Obi lands with a straight right. Kamenev didn't see that one coming.
Obi throws a lazy right hand but Kamenev sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Obi fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kamenev manages to avoid it.
Kamenev fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Obi manages to avoid it.
Obi on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kamenev lands a jab.
A jab from Obi misses.
Obi misses with a hook.
Kamenev slips a jab from Obi.
Kamenev changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Obi lands a jab to Kamenev's midsection.
Kamenev bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Obi's head backwards.
Kamenev slips under a jab from Obi.
Kamenev drops his hands momentarily and Obi takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kamenev fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
The fighters circling - Kamenev throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Obi tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kamenev was well out of range. Poor timing from Obi.
Kamenev getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Kamenev just misses with a punch to the body.
A counter left hand to the body from Obi misses its target.
Kamenev moves out of range as Obi strikes.
Obi slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Kamenev throws a body shot but no joy.
Kamenev throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Obi was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Obi misses the jab.
Obi swings widly with a right hand
and Kamenev counters with a takedown into side control.
Obi wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Obi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Kamenev trying to control the action but Obi is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Obi wants to control but Kamenev postures up.
Kamenev tries for a kimura but Obi is defending well.
Kamenev working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Kamenev is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Obi has escaped the position, nice work there.
Obi can't do much from the bottom here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Ivan Kamenev will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action! This is the final round!
Obi uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Kamenev.
Obi paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Obi throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Kamenev scores with a jab to the body.
Obi missing with a left hand there. Kamenev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Kamenev blocks a jab.
Nice shot by Obi.
Kamenev gets a clinch.
Kamenev gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Obi is trying to control but can't.
Obi moves into full guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kamenev trying to control but Obi is working from the bottom.
Obi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Kamenev is aware though and is defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Obi is working for submissions here. He's thrown up his legs looking for a triangle but Kamenev frees his head nicely. Oh but Obi has switched to an armbar! Kamenev is tapping furiously! Lovely submission there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Armbar). Chike Obi!
After winning the bout, Chike Obi 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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