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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Bankers (ranked 3966 p4p, 4300 weight class) and Bane Carter (ranked 458 p4p, 490 weight class). There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Gregory Bankers!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Bane Carter!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Donald Grub and Chris Edwards.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carter uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Bankers has time to react.
Bankers tries to score a power double leg takedown but Carter sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Bankers somewhat.
Bankers gets tackled into the cage by Carter. Carter maintains the clinch.
Carter breaks the clinch.
We've been hearing reports that Bankers has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Carter tries to bum rush Bankers with a series of wild strikes but Bankers uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Carter misses with a wild combination.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carter lands a lovely overhand right.
Carter has taken the fight to the clinch.
Bankers is stalling here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carter pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Carter tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bankers avoids a punch combination nicely.
Carter scores with a sloppy right hand. Bankers should have avoided that one.
Carter clinches up with Bankers and pushes him back against the cage.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter cracks Bankers with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Carter scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carter rushes Bankers and presses him up against the cage.
Carter breaks from the clinch.
Carter misses with a series of wild punches.
Carter lands with a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Bankers seems to be squinting his left eye. Perhaps he got a poke in that previous exchange. Carter shows no mercy and swarms him with a barage of strikes! Bankers is backing up but Carter catches him with a final right hook that drops him! Bankers covers up and the referee steps in to end the fight! Carter Jumps to his feet and flashes his guns to the crowd. Oh yeah, baby! How'd you like them apples?!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Bane Carter!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Frank Jaeger (ranked 3754 p4p, 2787 weight class) and Johanas Jankens (ranked 459 p4p, 361 weight class). Jankens has chosen Can't touch this by- MC HAMMER as his entrance music. Johanas Jankens 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 heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Jaeger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Johanas Jankens!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Steven Brown and Colin Fotheringham.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a low kick but it's checked well by Jankens.
Jankens moves out of range of the body kick.
Jaeger could do with losing a few pounds - he looks very soft around the mid section, to put it politely.
Jankens throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Jaeger on the side of the head.
Jankens throws a body punch but Jaeger moves out of range.
Jaeger half committed to a counter leg kick.
Jaeger throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Jaeger steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Jankens.
Jaeger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jankens.
Jankens misses the body punch
and Jaeger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaeger takes one on the button.
A swing and a miss from Jankens.
Jankens swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Jaeger makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Jaeger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jankens if he has to take too many more of those.
Jankens moves out of range as Jaeger throws a body kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Jaeger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jankens scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Jaeger fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Jankens checks it well.
Jaeger misses with a low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens misses with a shot to the body
and Jaeger counters with an outside leg kick.
Jankens throws a lazy right hand but Jaeger sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Jaeger looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Jaeger takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Jankens scores with a three punch combo!
 It looks like Frank Jaeger has been cut.
Jaeger looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Jaeger scores with a nice body kick.
Jankens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaeger counters with an inside leg kick.
Jankens thows a left - swing and a miss!
A jab lands there for Jankens.
Jankens misses the jab.
Jaeger shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Jankens is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaeger throws a wild body kick that Jankens sees coming a mile off.
Jankens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Johanas Jankens seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jankens looks winded!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaeger!
Jaeger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jankens lunges at Jaeger with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Jaeger's hand.
Jankens's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Jankens throws a body punch but Jaeger moves out of range.
Jaeger delivers a nice body kick.
Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jankens.
Jaeger throws a quick counter head kick but Jankens was just out of range.
Jankens throws a sloppy body shot
and Jaeger counters with a good low kick that Jankens was not able to check.
Jankens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaeger.
Jaeger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Good leg kick by Jaeger.
Jaeger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaeger - that will leave a mark!
Jaeger is looking to slow Jankens down with leg kicks.
Jankens swings widly with a right hand
and Jaeger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jaeger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger throws a nice outside leg kick.
Jankens looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A slapping leg kick lands for Jaeger.
Jankens throws a right hand that misses
and Jaeger counters with a nice body kick.
Jaeger moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Jankens 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.
Jaeger thows a body kick. Jankens tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Jankens on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jaeger looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jankens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaeger scores with a kick to the midsection.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jaeger - that will leave a mark!
Jaeger looks for the body kick but Jankens saw that one coming.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jaeger dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Jankens. That did some damage!
Jankens fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jaeger manages to avoid it.
Jaeger looks for the body kick but Jankens saw that one coming.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jankens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaeger pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Jaeger thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Jankens if he has to take too many more of those.
Jankens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaeger scores with a kick to the body.
A nice leg kick from Jaeger, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jaeger buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Jankens throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Jankens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaeger.
You can see that Jankens has visibly slowed down as a result of the leg kicks
Jankens moves out of range as Jaeger throws a body kick.
Jankens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jankens has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Jaeger.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jaeger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Jankens misses with an uppercut
and Jaeger counters with a leg kick.
Jaeger scores with a leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Jaeger dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Frank Jaeger's cut.
That's time! Jaeger's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jankens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jankens 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.
Both fighters circling a little - Jaeger finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Jaeger goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Jaeger.
Jaeger is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
A lazy body kick from Jaeger
and Jankens counters with a nice body shot.
Jankens misses with an uppercut
and Jaeger counters with a nice kick to the body.
Jaeger throws the kick towards the body but Jankens avoids it.
Jaeger scores with a leg kick.
Jankens misses with an uppercut.
Jaeger lands a leg kick that knocks Jankens off balance momentarily.
Jaeger throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankens throws a hook but Jaeger avoids it easily.
Jaeger throws out a leg kick but Jankens moves out of range and Jaeger only half commits.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jankens misses with a body shot
and Jaeger counters with a solid body kick.
Jankens is breathing heavily.
Jankens throws a right and a left that Jaeger avoids nicely.
Jankens throws a nice looking combination but Jaeger bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jankens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaeger - the referee stops the clock and Jankens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaeger. Jankens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaeger delivers a nice body kick.
Jaeger looks for the body kick but Jankens saw that one coming.
Jaeger throws a nice head kick!
 It looks like Johanas Jankens has been cut.
Jankens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaeger.
Frank Jaeger is winning the standup battle so far.
Jankens swings away with a body shot that misses
and Jaeger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jankens tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jaeger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jankens's sensitive parts.
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick and Jankens moves out of range easily.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jankens just misses with a punch to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jankens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
A thudding body kick lands there by Jaeger!
Jaeger lands a nice leg kick that just misses Jankens's sensitive parts.
Jaeger moves away from the strike by Jankens.
Jab, jab by Jankens - just one landing.
Jaeger tries a head kick but it misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Jankens! But no joy.
Jaeger lands with a kick to the ribs.
Jaeger connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A good leg kick by Jaeger.
Jaeger is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jankens can do to turn this around?
Jankens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Jaeger jinks towards his opponent looking like he wants to counter with a mid kick but doesn't commit.
Jaeger uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Jankens.
Jaeger is looking to counter with a body kick.
Jaeger throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jaeger throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jankens walks forward, straight into a front kick from Jaeger.
Jankens misses with a combination
and Jaeger counters with a thumping low kick.
Jankens has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Jaeger.
Jankens throws an off balance right hand
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Jaeger connects with an inside leg kick.
Jaeger scores with a push kick.
Jaeger thumps Jankens with a low kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Jaeger. Jankens shrugs it off though.
That kick from Jaeger tenderised Jankens's leg. Jankens is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaeger thumps Jankens with a low kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaeger.
Jaeger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jankens.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Jaeger pushes Jankens away with a front kick.
Jaeger bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
Jaeger lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jankens takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Jaeger lands a nice looking body kick.
Jankens sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Jaeger thuds his shin into the meat of Jankens's side.
Jaeger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Jaeger throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Jaeger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jankens takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jankens moves out of range of the body kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jankens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaeger - the referee stops the clock and Jankens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaeger. Jankens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaeger turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Frank Jaeger dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaeger. That's going to slow Jankens down.
Jaeger fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Jankens.
Jaeger looks for the body kick but Jankens saw that one coming.
Jaeger misses with a low kick.
Jankens looks to score with a jab to the body but Jaeger is just out of range.
Jaeger slips a straight right by Jankens.
Jankens throws a hook but Jaeger blocks it.
Jankens throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Jaeger tried to counter with a leg kick but Jankens avoided it.
Jaeger moves out of range of the strikes.
Jaeger looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Nice cross by Jankens.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaeger moves out of range as Jankens strikes.
Jankens takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Jankens misses the jab.
Jaeger feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Jaeger tries to land a front kick but Jankens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jankens takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A jab from Jankens misses.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jankens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaeger - the referee stops the clock and Jankens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaeger. Jankens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaeger throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Jaeger.
Jaeger lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jaeger throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Jankens.
Jaeger ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jaeger thinks about countering with a head kick.
Jankens takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Jaeger looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Jaeger tries to land a front kick but Jankens steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Jankens misses with a hook
and Jaeger counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Jaeger lands a nice looking body kick.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Jankens might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Jaeger has got the better of the exchanges.
Jaeger throws a leg kick which misses Jankens's front leg but catches the back leg as Jankens tries to avoid it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good leg kick by Jaeger.
Johanas Jankens has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Frank Jaeger is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice leg kick lands there from Jaeger.
Jaeger feints and then cracks Jankens's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jankens down.
Jankens throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
And Jaeger counters with a quick kick to the body but Jankens blocks it.
An inside leg kick lands from Jaeger.
Jaeger thuds his shin into the meat of Jankens's side.
Jaeger fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jankens stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Jaeger.
Jankens on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Jaeger. Jaeger obviously looking to wear him down.
Jaeger tries to work over Jankens's front leg with a kick but Jankens checks it.
Jankens swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Jankens throws a hook but Jaeger blocks it.
Jaeger quickly followed up with a counter body kick but doesn't connect.
Jaeger throws a head kick but Jankens moves out of range.
Jankens moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Jaeger bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Jankens.
Jaeger lands a head kick!
Jankens avoids a kick to the body.
Jankens looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Jaeger throws a wild body kick that Jankens sees coming a mile off.
Jaeger throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jankens misses with a straight left.
Jankens throws a jab when Jaeger was well out of range.
Jankens throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Jaeger counters with a nice leg kick.
Jankens misses with a double jab
and Jaeger counters with a leg kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Jankens crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Jaeger - the referee stops the clock and Jankens gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Jaeger. Jankens manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Jaeger chopping away at his opponent's legs.
That kick from Jaeger tenderised Jankens's leg. Jankens is trying to keep his angry face on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Jaeger. That's going to slow Jankens down.
Jankens misses with a combination
and Jaeger counters with a nice body kick.
Nice body kick from Jaeger.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jankens throws a combination that misses
and Jaeger counters with a leg kick.
Jaeger lands with a kick to the temple. Jankens shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Jaeger throws a sloppy head kick and Jankens moves out of range easily.
Jankens throws a body punch but Jaeger moves out of range.
Jaeger fires out a quick counter leg kick but Jankens just manages to avoid it.
Jankens rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Jaeger finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Jaeger connects with an inside leg kick.
A good leg kick by Jaeger.
Jankens misses with a two punch combination.
Jaeger lands with a thumping leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Frank Jaeger showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Jaeger has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steven Brown scores the fight 30:27
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Frank Jaeger!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ryan Nemeth (ranked 5925 p4p, 3241 weight class) and Rick Martel (ranked 592 p4p, 415 weight class). Nemeth's entrance music is Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson . A fine choice. Martel has chosen Beautiful People by - Marilyn Manson as his entrance music. Ryan Nemeth could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rick Martel's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ryan Nemeth!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rick Martel!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, William Gold and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nemeth drops his hands momentarily and Martel takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
It looks like Ryan Nemeth has been cut.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Martel forces Nemeth back against the cage and clinches.
Nemeth is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Martel lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Martel lands a knee to the head.
Martel gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Knees in the clinch landing for Martel.
Nemeth wants a takedown.
Martel looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nemeth tries to score a body lock takedown but Martel shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Ryan Nemeth. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Martel connects with a nasty looking knee right to Nemeth's face.
Nemeth definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Martel scores with a knee to the head.
Ryan Nemeth's cut is getting worse.
Nemeth is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Martel lands with a left to the head.
Martel lands a body shot.
Martel gets underhooks to prevent Nemeth's takedown attempt.
Martel is trying to wear down his opponent with knees to the body.
Nemeth takes an elbow to the forehead.
Martel with the Thai clinch, lands a knee to the head.
Ryan Nemeth's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Martel lands with a right to the head.
Still in the clinch, Martel scores with a nice short uppercut.
Martel connects with a knee to the head.
Nice body punch from Martel - that landed with a thud.
Martel lands an elbow that stopped Nemeth in his tracks for a moment.
Martel landing knees to the head.
Jeez, Ryan Nemeth's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ryan Nemeth's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Rick Martel!
After the fight, Rick Martel was humble in paying tribute to his opponent but made it clear he wants to go on to bigger and better things. It seemed to go down well with the crowd who cheered him loudly.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hovon Jankens (ranked 2718 p4p, 1896 weight class) and Pdiddy Parker (ranked 356 p4p, 263 weight class). Pdiddy Parker is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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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 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Hovon Jankens!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Pdiddy Parker!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Richard Clark and James Atkins.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Parker connects with a nice looking jab.
It looks like Hovon Jankens has been cut.
We've been informed that Parker has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Parker takes a swing at Jankens's ribcage but misses.
Parker slips under a jab from Jankens.
Jankens jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Parker pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Jankens throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Jankens misses with a double jab.
Parker moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pdiddy Parker seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Parker lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Parker fails to land with a series of punches.
Parker listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Parker staying out of range there.
Jankens missing with a left hand there. Parker was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Parker only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Jankens throws a body shot but no joy.
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!
Parker takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Parker keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Parker stuns Jankens with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Jankens blocks a head kick by Parker.
Parker lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Hovon Jankens's cut is getting worse.
Jankens moves out of range as Parker throws a body kick.
It looked like Jankens wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Jankens ducks under a wild hook from Parker.
An inside leg kick lands from Parker.
Parker misses with a left hand
and Parker takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Parker rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Jankens moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Parker avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Parker is looking to slow Jankens down with leg kicks.
Jankens needs to keep his hands up - Parker had a free shot at his head there.
Parker lands a head kick!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Parker buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Parker paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Hovon Jankens's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Jankens on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Parker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
A big right from Parker misses.
Jankens misses with a lunging right hand
and Parker counters with a crisp right hand that drops Jankens! Parker lets Jankens back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Jankens is breathing heavily.
Parker throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Parker cracks Jankens with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Jankens looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Parker finish him?
 Jankens is rocked!
Jeez, Hovon Jankens's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Hovon Jankens's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:43 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Pdiddy Parker!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ramesses Rei (ranked 2039 p4p, 3194 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 281 p4p, 410 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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Ramesses Rei!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Chris Edwards, Andrew Berry and Steven Brown.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rei just misses with a punch to the body.
A countering left hand to the body from Sparr misses.
Rei misses with a two punch combination.
Rei backing away here, and Sparr unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Rei swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Sparr.
Sparr lands a jab to the nose.
Rei gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Sparr looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Sparr working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparr is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rei wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Rei is keeping the position.
Sparr is working Rei over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Sparr is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Sparr working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Sparr slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Sparr throws a big elbow that misses.
Sparr stopping the sweep attempt from Rei.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Sparr chips away with some ground and pound.
Sparr postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Rei keeping moving, preventing Sparr from controlling successfully.
Rei knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Sparr on the ground.
Sparr loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Sparr wants to pass the guard but Rei is keeping the position.
Sparr postures up.
Sparr missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparr has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sparr tries to free his leg and advance position but Rei is retaining full guard.
Rei wants to sweep here but Sparr controlling him for the moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Sparr throws a hook but Rei avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparr slips under a jab from Rei.
Rei scores with a jab.
Sparr closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Rei did well to prevent Sparr getting side control.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Sparr lands a nice short elbow.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Rei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr lands with a punch from half guard.
Sparr is trying to control the action in half guard but Rei is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Sparr content to control rather than advance.
Sparr wants to lay and pray for a moment but Rei keeps working.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparr is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Rei has managed to free his arm - good work.
Rei controlling the position for now.
Rei is trying to stand back up but Sparr is controlling him
Rei on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Rei tries to get out of the position.
Sparr passes to full mount!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The crowd growing excited in anticipation of a finish here! Right on cue, Sparr cracks his opponent with a massive right hand that draws loud cheers!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Rei tries to hold on but Sparr postures up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Sparr dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Sparr uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Rei.
Rei staying out of range there.
Sparr shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Sparr showed some decent athleticism there.
Rei wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Sparr has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Sparr is thwarting Rei's attempts to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rei wants to get back to full guard.
Sparr working Rei over with strikes.
Rei keeping control of the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparr is looking to take a break and control but Rei is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Sparr thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Rei's head.
Ground and pound from Sparr.
Sparr is looking to advance position but Rei won't allow it.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Rei taking some punishment here, with Sparr in his half guard.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparr lands strikes from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparr lands strikes from half guard.
Sparr tries to pass the half guard into mount. Rei knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Sparr is taking a breather. Rei says something to him but it's hard to make out. Perhaps he's telling him to get on with it and actually do something.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr slips a nice elbow through Rei's hands, connecting with Rei's forehead.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Nice strikes from Sparr there.
Rei is rocked!
Sparr has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Sparr lands a big elbow - Rei is in trouble! More strikes from the mount and Rei is forced to tap out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Roger Sparr!
Our winner, Roger Sparr, 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 578 p4p, 2420 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 96 p4p, 324 weight class). Frank comes to the cage accompanied by Knife Talk x Drake ft. 21 Savage x Project Pat. 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 15 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Everest Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, James Ackerman and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Frank walks forward, straight into a front kick from Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald scores with a spinning back kick!
Frank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald circles away.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Frank down.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frank closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Fitzgerald to the mat! Fitzgerald manages to get full guard.
Frank looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Fitzgerald has momentary wrist control but Frank slips an elbow through the middle.
Fitzgerald wants to get back to his feet but Frank passes into half guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Frank prevents Fitzgerald from standing back up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald wants to control but Frank is keeping busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Fitzgerald tries to kick Frank off in order to stand up. Frank Avoids the leg push though and dives into side control.
Fitzgerald takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
Frank happy to just control the position for now.
Frank has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Frank will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Frank lands a knee to the body and a forearm to the face.
Fitzgerald is trying to buck Frank off.
Frank is looking to take a break and control but Fitzgerald is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald seems a little lost for a moment, as Frank dominates the positioning.
Fitzgerald is not content to let Frank control the position.
Frank working away.
Frank wants to control but Fitzgerald is keeping him busy.
Fitzgerald tries to escape but Frank is in control.
Fitzgerald dodges the ground and pound from Frank.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank prevents Fitzgerald from escaping the position.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Everest Frank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Fitzgerald sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Fitzgerald connects with an inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Fitzgerald dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Fitzgerald defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Frank.
Fitzgerald lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Fitzgerald slaps away a takedown attempt from Frank, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Fitzgerald with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
Fitzgerald appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Frank is breathing heavily.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Frank misses with a looping right.
Frank gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Fitzgerald lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Frank shoots in but Fitzgerald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzgerald is looking for the big counter here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
That's time! Back to the action!
Frank goes for a double leg but Fitzgerald avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Fitzgerald continues to drive forward.
Frank is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Frank tries to score a body lock takedown but Fitzgerald shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Frank's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Fitzgerald follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Nice body kick from Fitzgerald.
A low kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a front kick.
Both fighters circling a little - Fitzgerald finishes the exchange with a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice body kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald darts in looking for a takedown but Frank gets double underhooks and turns Fitzgerald into the cage.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Fitzgerald. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch but Frank swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Frank steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Fitzgerald. That one must have hurt.
Fitzgerald has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Frank has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Fitzgerald.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fitzgerald throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Frank has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Fitzgerald.
A nice leg kick from Fitzgerald, right into the meat of the thigh.
Fitzgerald throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Frank.
Frank tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Fitzgerald fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank tries to counter with a takedown but Fitzgerald is quick to defend against it.
Frank fails to land the takedown.
Fitzgerald lands a front kick.
Frank shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Fitzgerald as he avoids it easily.
And Fitzgerald responds with a good body kick, but Frank manages to step out the way in time.
Fitzgerald looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick!
Frank takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Frank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Fitzgerald scoring well with a low kick there.
Fitzgerald goes for a high kick. It partially lands.
Everest Frank's cut is getting worse.
Frank shoots and misses
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald shoots in but no luck this time.
Fitzgerald fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Frank has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Boyd Fitzgerald seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Fitzgerald keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank doesn't succeed with the takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Fitzgerald throws a front kick that sends Frank stumbling back into the cage.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald tries to close the distance and clinch up but Frank swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Frank closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzgerald, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes Fitzgerald against the cage but Fitzgerald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Fitzgerald is trying hard to land a takedown here. Frank sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Fitzgerald lands with a straight right. Frank didn't see that one coming.
Boyd Fitzgerald is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Fitzgerald lands a nice looking body kick.
Fitzgerald throws a body kick that digs right into the meat.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
A nice inside leg kick there by Fitzgerald. That's going to slow Frank down.
Frank has a takedown stuffed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt
and Fitzgerald counters with an outside leg kick.
Fitzgerald fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Frank.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Fitzgerald thumps Frank with a low kick.
Fitzgerald with a nice calf kick.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Frank jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzgerald wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Fitzgerald breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Fitzgerald leaves Frank with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
A slapping leg kick lands for Fitzgerald.
Fitzgerald lands a head kick. Frank smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Boyd Fitzgerald showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Everest Frank's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Fitzgerald throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Frank changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Fitzgerald tries to avoid it but Frank manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Fitzgerald to the ground. Fitzgerald escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
A chopping leg kick lands by Fitzgerald.
Frank darts in looking for a takedown but Fitzgerald gets double underhooks and turns Frank into the cage.
Frank is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Fitzgerald to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank has Fitzgerald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzgerald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Frank jumps guard but Fitzgerald turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzgerald pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Frank misses with a takedown attempt - Fitzgerald sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fitzgerald fails in his attempt to clinch.
Frank changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Frank displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Fitzgerald.
Frank closes the distance and clinches up with Fitzgerald, looking for a takedown. Frank pushes Fitzgerald against the cage but Fitzgerald circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fitzgerald thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Frank if he has to take too many more of those.
Fitzgerald digs a good body shot into Frank's ribs.
Fitzgerald fakes the leg kick and cracks Frank in the body.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Fitzgerald. Frank shrugs it off though.
Fitzgerald delivers a nice body kick.
Fitzgerald thows a body kick. Frank tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Fitzgerald scores with a kick to the body.
Fitzgerald feints and then cracks Frank's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Frank down.
Fitzgerald throws a nice outside leg kick.
Frank shoots in but Fitzgerald avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Fitzgerald buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands a nice leg kick that just misses Frank's sensitive parts.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fitzgerald turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Everest Frank has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A combination from Fitzgerald does no damage.
Frank fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Frank shoots in looking for a takedown. Fitzgerald tries to sprawl out of it but Frank keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Fitzgerald manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Frank fails with the takedown.
Fitzgerald with the inside leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a thumping leg kick.
Fitzgerald lands with a kick to the ribs.
Frank's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Fitzgerald connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Frank scrambles back to his feet.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but Fitzgerald shows good takedown defense.
Frank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald is trying to stand back up but Frank is controlling him
Fitzgerald has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Frank is on him like a limpet, forcing Fitzgerald back against the cage.
Fitzgerald prevents a takedown attempt there.
Frank is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Fitzgerald pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Frank looking for a takedown.
Frank has Fitzgerald pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Fitzgerald manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Fitzgerald wants to break the clinch but can't.
Frank is trying to drag Fitzgerald to the mat but Fitzgerald just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fitzgerald stalling against the cage.
Frank pulls Fitzgerald into guard.
Frank's legs have taken a beating and he's really slowing down as a result.
Fitzgerald looking to pass the guard.
Fitzgerald advances to half guard.
Fitzgerald seems to have lost interest with the ground game and is thinking about standing back up.
Fitzgerald gets to his feet - back to striking we go!
And that's the end of the fight!
Boyd Fitzgerald comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Fitzgerald winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Colin Fotheringham scores the fight 26:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Tew scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Boyd Fitzgerald!
An out of breath Boyd Fitzgerald thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Amaru Kawiwasulu (ranked 564 p4p, 1953 weight class) and Frank Blank (ranked 94 p4p, 271 weight class). Frank Blank will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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7 - 7 - 0 |
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Solid Muay Thai
KO power |
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Solid chin |
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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 14 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Amaru Kawiwasulu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Frank Blank!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Blank looks to land a combination but Kawiwasulu avoids it well.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter punch.
Kawiwasulu blocks a head kick by Blank.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice shot to the body.
Blank will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter punch.
Kawiwasulu definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sloppy strikes from Blank. Those never looked like landing.
We've been informed that Blank has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
A punch combination from Blank misses.
Blank has managed to clinch.
Blank breaks the clinch.
Frank Blank seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Kawiwasulu connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Blank momentarily.
It looks like Frank Blank has been cut.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nice body punch from Kawiwasulu.
Blank looks winded!
Kawiwasulu throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Blank blocks it with crossed arms.
Kawiwasulu struggles to land a body shot inside as Blank controls his hands.
Blank manages to break the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kawiwasulu avoids a kick to the body.
Kawiwasulu lands a nice looking body shot.
Blank takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Blank keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kawiwasulu.
Blank throws out a counter right but Kawiwasulu avoids it with no problem.
Blank throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands a jab to Blank's midsection.
Blank uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kawiwasulu.
Blank rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Kawiwasulu moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Kawiwasulu is looking to counter the offense by Blank and move into the clinch.
Oooooh!!! Kawiwasulu has knocked Blank down with a huge combo! Kawiwasulu steps away and waves a wobbly Blank back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kawiwasulu throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Blank.
Kawiwasulu closes the distance and clinches.
Kawiwasulu digs a right hand into Blank's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Blank's gas tank.
Kawiwasulu working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
That has opened up Frank Blank's cut even more.
Kawiwasulu lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Blank.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kawiwasulu.
Kawiwasulu lands with a right to the head.
Kawiwasulu gets through Blank's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
A hook to the body from Kawiwasulu.
A shot in the inside from Kawiwasulu.
 Blank is rocked!
Kawiwasulu pushes Blank against the cage. Kawiwasulu is working some dirty boxing. Kawiwasulu pushes off with a quick right hook! Blank goes down! Blank tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Kawiwasulu moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Amaru Kawiwasulu!
A very excited looking Amaru Kawiwasulu 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 Phuc Dat Bich (ranked 712 p4p, 491 weight class) and Rashid Elkhan (ranked 113 p4p, 83 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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231
21 - 8 - 0 |
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15 - 5 - 0 |
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Counter fighter
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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 21 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Phuc Dat Bich!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Rashid Elkhan!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, Phil Schofield and Paul Tew.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Elkhan throws out a powerful jab.
Elkhan lands with a good body shot.
The fighters circle momentarily. Elkhan darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Elkhan cracks Bich with a good jab.
It looks like Phuc Dat Bich has been cut.
Elkhan lands a big uppercut and Bich crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but Bich looks OK. Elkhan waves Bich back to his feet!
Bich is rocked!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Elkhan cracks Bich with a left hook right on the temple and Bich goes down! He's out! Referee! Stop the fight! Elkhan lands a few more punches before the dopey ref steps in - hopefully Bich is OK!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:29 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rashid Elkhan!
In his post fight interview, Rashid Elkhan started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sonatane Veainu (ranked 182 p4p, 337 weight class) and Ricky Thompson (ranked 30 p4p, 55 weight class). Well, the cameraman is lingering on a pretty young lady for a bit too long there. Keep your eyes on the prize buddy or you'll miss the fighter intros!
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210
24 - 7 - 0 |
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19 - 12 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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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 24 - 7 - 0, fighting out of London, Sonatane Veainu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
The judges for this bout are Phil Schofield, James Ackerman and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Veainu moves to clinch but Thompson breaks away
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Thompson trying to control the position from guard on top but Veainu is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Thompson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
Thompson distracts Veainu with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Veainu is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Thompson is trying to get back to full guard.
Thompson manages to get to full guard.
Thompson wants to sweep but no luck.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Veainu manages to get himself to full guard.
Thompson is in close to Veainu's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson looking to pass the guard.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson stays in close to Veainu's body and controls the position.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Thompson's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Veainu seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Veainu can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Thompson controls the pace.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Veainu getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Nice defenses there by Thompson.
Veainu missing with a left hand there. Thompson was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Thompson on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Thompson misses with a few strikes there.
Thompson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Veainu misses with a hook. Thompson ducked under it nicely.
Thompson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Veainu's waist but Veainu gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Thompson off to one side.
Sonatane Veainu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Thompson gets a double leg takedown into Veainu's guard.
Veainu pulls Thompson in to control the position.
Veainu is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Veainu utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Thompson trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Thompson is working Veainu over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Thompson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Veainu works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Thompson wants to pass the guard but Veainu is keeping the position.
Veainu avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Ricky Thompson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Veainu might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Thompson lands a couple of elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Thompson controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veainu being controlled here, momentarily.
Thompson throwing strikes from guard but Veainu blocks nicely.
Thompson scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Thompson looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
Thompson slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Thompson stopping the sweep attempt from Veainu.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Ricky Thompson is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Veainu throws a hook but Thompson blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Thompson blocks a jab.
A big right from Veainu misses.
Thompson closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Veainu's guard.
Thompson postures up in Veainu's guard and throws a big left but Veainu blocks it.
Thompson with a nice head shot there.
Thompson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Thompson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Thompson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Thompson missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Veainu working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
Thompson stands up over Veainu, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ricky Thompson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Thompson tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Veainu defends well and Thompson ends up having to push Veainu into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Veainu is looking to counter punch.
Thompson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Thompson fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Veainu is out of range.
Veainu is really struggling to find his range with his punches. Thompson's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
A punch combination from Veainu misses.
Veainu avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Thompson swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Veainu avoids a punch combination nicely.
Thompson moves out of range as Veainu strikes.
Thompson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Thompson drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Thompson controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Thompson trying to control but Veainu is working from the bottom.
Veainu not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson wants to control from the top but Veainu keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Thompson throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Veainu keeping moving, preventing Thompson from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thompson fails with the takedown.
Veainu closes the distance but Thompson moves to the side
and Thompson counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Thompson throws a big elbow that misses.
Thompson throws a big right hand that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking to work some ground and pound but Veainu has wrist control.
Thompson with a flurry of punches that miss.
Veainu preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Thompson makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Thompson works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Thompson thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Veainu's head.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Thompson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Sonatane Veainu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson wants to pass to mount but Veainu is defending the position.
Thompson lands strikes from half guard.
Veainu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veainu is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Thompson scores with a couple of nice shots.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Thompson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Veainu keeps working.
Veainu on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Veainu keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Thompson drops an elbow to the side of Veainu's head.
Veainu is rocked!
Thompson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Veainu taking some punishment here, with Thompson in his half guard.
Oh Veainu is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Thompson thows a huge punch but Veainu dodges it nicely.
Thompson lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Veainu quite badly. Veainu pulls Thompson in close trying to recover. Thompson postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Veainu on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Veainu doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson very nearly forgot to thank Voodoo Nutrition amongst all the excitement of his win but just as the interview came to a close, he screamed their name. Hopefully he'll get a few nice freebies in the mail as a thank you.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 17 p4p, 283 weight class) and Jake Damien (ranked 2 p4p, 46 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by The Stockton Slap Song. Jake Damien has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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30
171
22 - 2 - 0 |
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30
176
14 - 7 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 22 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jake Damien!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, Chris Edwards and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz forces Damien back against the cage and clinches.
Diaz lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Damien has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Diaz after a bit of a struggle.
A nice left hand lands by Diaz.
The referee calls for Diaz to work.
I was talking to Diaz's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Diaz stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Diaz stops a takedown attempt from Damien.
Damien drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Noel Diaz has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Damien.
Diaz lands a body punch.
Damien being controlled against the cage.
Damien is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Diaz is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz lands an uppercut.
A short right from Diaz on the inside.
Diaz throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Diaz.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Damien being controlled against the cage.
Damien is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Diaz pulls him back up using the underhooks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Diaz throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Damiens head.
Damien is rocked!
Still in the clinch, Diaz scores with a nice short uppercut.
Damien is still on wobbly legs! Can Diaz finish him?
Diaz lands with a right to the head.
Diaz dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Diaz.
Diaz gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Damien.
Nice body punch from Diaz.
Damien looks winded!
Damien tries for a takedown but Diaz manages to get underhooks.
Diaz scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Diaz creates a bit of space for himself and rocks Damien with a big uppercut! Damien tries to clinch up but Diaz pushes him back against the cage and lands another monster strike that crumples Damien to the mat! Damien covers up and Diaz unloads with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Noel Diaz!
Noel Diaz retains his welterweight title!
A very excited looking Noel Diaz rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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