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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ephraim Tranchemontagne (ranked 4562 p4p, 3107 weight class) and Frank Jaeger (ranked 519 p4p, 381 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ephraim Tranchemontagne!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Frank Jaeger!
The judges for this bout are James Ackerman, Donald Grub and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A slapping body kick lands there for Tranchemontagne.
That kick from Jaeger tenderised Tranchemontagne's leg. Tranchemontagne is trying to keep his angry face on.
Jaeger clinches with his opponent.
Tranchemontagne throws a head punch that misses.
Tranchemontagne with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Tranchemontagne tries to land a knee to the head but Jaeger blocks with his arms.
Tranchemontagne avoids a wild elbow strike from Jaeger.
Jaeger throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Tranchemontagne can't find room to land a body shot as Jaeger controls the action.
Tranchemontagne dodges an elbow strike from Jaeger.
Tranchemontagne has a couple of punches blocked by Jaeger.
Jaeger misses with an elbow strike.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters up against the cage, Tranchemontagne throws an elbow but misses.
A short left from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Tranchemontagne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Jaeger blocks an elbow strike from Tranchemontagne.
Jaeger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne misses with a knee strike.
Tranchemontagne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Tranchemontagne really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Tranchemontagne misses with a punch on the inside.
Jaeger lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Ephraim Tranchemontagne has been cut.
Tranchemontagne tries to land knees in the clinch but Jaeger avoids the damage to the body.
Tranchemontagne takes an elbow to the forehead.
Jaeger throws an elbow that misses.
Jaeger managing to block the knees to the body from Tranchemontagne.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Jaeger.
Tranchemontagne misses with a hook to the ribs.
Tranchemontagne tries to work over Jaeger's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Tranchemontagne swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Jaeger throws an elbow that misses.
Jaeger keeps control of Tranchemontagne as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Tranchemontagne misses with a knee strike.
Jaeger blocks an uppercut.
Jaeger has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Tranchemontagne seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Jaeger can turn it around.
Tranchemontagne lands an elbow inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Jaeger.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Jaeger dodges an elbow strike from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne lands a left hand that snaps the head of Jaeger backwards.
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!
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Tranchemontagne just misses with a elbow thrown towards Jaeger's brow.
Tranchemontagne looking to throw knees to the head but Jaeger is blocking nicely.
With the fighters up against the cage, Jaeger throws an elbow but misses.
Jaeger misses with an elbow over the top.
Jaeger blocks a body shot from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne tries to throw a body punch but Jaeger avoids it by throwing Tranchemontagne back against the cage.
Jaeger lands an elbow inside.
Tranchemontagne tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Tranchemontagne working hard to break the clinch.
Tranchemontagne is trying to break free.
Jaeger pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Tranchemontagne looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Tranchemontagne throws a knee to the head but misses.
Jaeger blocks the elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jaeger managing to block the knees to the body from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne lands a nice knee to the body.
Tranchemontagne is trying to break the clinch but Jaeger has him pressed against the cage.
Jaeger blocks a body shot from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Jaeger looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Tranchemontagne misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Jaeger throws an elbow but it misses.
Tranchemontagne tries to land a knee to the head but Jaeger blocks with his arms.
Tranchemontagne blocks an elbow strike.
Tranchemontagne tries to circle away but Jaeger has him pinned against the cage.
Tranchemontagne tries to throw a body punch but Jaeger avoids it by throwing Tranchemontagne back against the cage.
Jaeger blocks an elbow strike.
Tranchemontagne blocks the elbow strike.
Jaeger lands an elbow inside that Tranchemontagne shrugs off.
Ephraim Tranchemontagne's cut is getting worse.
Tranchemontagne misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Tranchemontagne lands a right hand.
Jaeger managing to block the knees to the body from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne blocks an elbow strike.
Tranchemontagne looking to throw knees to the head but Jaeger is blocking nicely.
Tranchemontagne breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Tranchemontagne tries to close the distance and clinch but Jaeger swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Tranchemontagne throws a head kick that misses
and Jaeger counters by clinching up.
Tranchemontagne misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Tranchemontagne can't find room to land a body shot as Jaeger controls the action.
Jaeger blocks the elbow strike.
Jaeger prevents a body shot from Tranchemontagne.
Jaeger lands a damaging elbow.
Ephraim Tranchemontagne's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Nice elbow from Jaeger.
Jaeger dodges an elbow strike from Tranchemontagne.
Tranchemontagne lands an elbow just above Jaeger 's eye.
Jaeger creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Tranchemontagne's defenses.
Jeez, Ephraim Tranchemontagne's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Ephraim Tranchemontagne's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Frank Jaeger!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Baldwin Baldwin Conner (ranked 2798 p4p, 1211 weight class) and Richard Ramirez (ranked 322 p4p, 169 weight class). Ramirez has chosen Get Lucky as his entrance music. Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 4 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Baldwin Baldwin Conner!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Richard Ramirez!
The judges for this bout are William Gold, Sam Margolis and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Baldwin Conner walks into a straight right hand from Ramirez.
It looks like Baldwin Baldwin Conner has been cut.
Baldwin Conner scores with a crisp jab that stopped Ramirez in his tracks.
Ramirez with a poor takedown
letting Baldwin Conner counter with a right hand.
Ramirez steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Baldwin Conner.
Ramirez misses with a few strikes there.
Ramirez uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Baldwin Conner.
Ramirez will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body punch
and Ramirez counters with a shoot takedown. Baldwin Conner fights it but they end up in guard.
Ramirez drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Ramirez jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
Baldwin Conner on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Baldwin Conner tries to get out of the position.
Ramirez tries to free his leg and advance position but Baldwin Conner is retaining full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ramirez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Ramirez postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Baldwin Conner swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Baldwin Conner pulls Ramirez in to control the position.
Ramirez trying to control but Baldwin Conner is working from the bottom.
Ramirez being controlled here momentarily.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
Ramirez controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Ramirez misses with an uppercut.
Ramirez fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ramirez takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ramirez was well out of range. Poor timing from Baldwin Conner.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Baldwin Conner avoids it easily.
Baldwin Conner throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Ramirez is trying hard to land a takedown here. Baldwin Conner sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.
Baldwin Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Baldwin Conner scores with the left hand. Ramirez knows he should have avoided that one.
We've been told by Baldwin Conner's head coaches at Shut Up & Train! {$1000} that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Ramirez avoids the body shot from Baldwin Conner.
Ramirez feints the counter takedown.
Baldwin Conner thuds a left hand into Ramirez's body.
Baldwin Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Baldwin Conner cracks Ramirez with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Baldwin Conner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Baldwin Conner just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Baldwin Conner. Ramirez does a little dance to reset his feet.
Baldwin Conner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Ramirez displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Baldwin Conner throws out the jab.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot by Baldwin Conner.
Ramirez shoots for a double leg takedown but Baldwin Conner sprawls well. He's pushed Ramirez's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baldwin Conner.
Ramirez throws a right and a left that both miss.
Ramirez keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Ramirez moves out of range as Baldwin Conner strikes.
Ramirez slips a straight right by Baldwin Conner.
Ramirez ducks under a wild hook from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner misses with a lunging right hand
and Ramirez counters with a single leg into guard. Baldwin Conner didn't expect that.
Ramirez throwing strikes but missing.
Ramirez trying to control but Baldwin Conner is working from the bottom.
Ramirez seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Baldwin Conner has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Ramirez pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Baldwin Conner is keeping the position for now.
Baldwin Conner pulls Ramirez in close to his closed guard and prevents Ramirez from doing any damage or advancing position.
Ramirez is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Baldwin Baldwin Conner's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Baldwin Conner misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Ramirez.
Baldwin Conner throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ramirez takes one to the side of the head.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Baldwin Conner counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Nice body punch from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner throws a hook but Ramirez blocks it.
Baldwin Conner feints a jab promting Ramirez to slip. Baldwin Conner then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Ramirez slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Baldwin Conner fails to land with a series of punches.
Ramirez is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Richard Ramirez is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Ramirez shoots for a takedown but Baldwin Conner saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Ramirez shoots in looking for a takedown. Baldwin Conner tries to sprawl out of it but Ramirez keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Baldwin Conner manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Richard Ramirez.
A slow jab from Baldwin Conner misses its intended target.
Baldwin Conner throws a lazy right hand but Ramirez sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Ramirez with the counter takedown but Baldwin Conner avoids it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez looks for a takedown but Baldwin Conner sprawls well.
Ramirez shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Baldwin Conner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A big left from Baldwin Conner misses.
Ramirez takes a jab right on the kisser.
Baldwin Conner uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ramirez.
Ramirez tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Baldwin Conner defends well and Ramirez ends up having to push Baldwin Conner into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
It looked like Baldwin Conner was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Ramirez.
Ramirez feints a straight left to the body, then turns around with a flashy move and hits Baldwin Conners jaw with a dramatic spinning back fist!
Ramirez shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Baldwin Conner as he jumps to the side.
Baldwin Conner is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Ramirez can do to turn this around?
Ramirez is breathing heavily.
Baldwin Conner slaps away a takedown attempt from Ramirez, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Ramirez on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez needs to keep his hands up - Baldwin Conner had a free shot at his head there.
Baldwin Conner changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Baldwin Conner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baldwin Conner defends it well.
Ramirez takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Ramirez throws a series of punches but Baldwin Conner avoids them all with ease.
A big left from Baldwin Conner misses.
Ramirez drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Baldwin Conner defends it well.
Baldwin Conner cracks Ramirez with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Baldwin Conner throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner is winning the standup battle so far.
Baldwin Conner scores with a three punch combo!
Baldwin Conner moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
A big left from Ramirez misses.
Ramirez has his takedown stuffed
and Baldwin Conner connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
 Ramirez is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner throws the left hand but Ramirez avoids the punch easily.
Baldwin Conner throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ramirez's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Ramirez duly obliges.
Baldwin Conner fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Ramirez tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Baldwin Conner takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Baldwin Conner takes a swing at Ramirez's ribcage but misses.
Baldwin Conner leaves Ramirez with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Ramirez uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Baldwin Conner.
Baldwin Conner loads up on a big right hand but Ramirez slips the punch.
Baldwin Conner slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Baldwin Conner connects with a body shot.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Baldwin Conner.
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!
Baldwin Conner misses with a double jab
and Ramirez counters with a single leg into guard. Baldwin Conner didn't expect that.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Ramirez controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Ramirez throws a big right hand that misses.
Ramirez is pushing down on Baldwin Conner's leg trying to pass to half guard. Baldwin Conner is fighting to maintain full guard but Ramirez has managed to sneak the leg through.
Ramirez thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Baldwin Conner's head.
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
Ramirez is working for a submission of some sort.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Baldwin Baldwin Conner's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Baldwin Conner keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Baldwin Conner rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Ramirez counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Baldwin Conner is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
Ramirez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Baldwin Conner has managed to free his arm - good work.
Ramirez wants to work for an arm triangle but Baldwin Conner is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Baldwin Conner keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ramirez prevents Baldwin Conner from improving his position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ramirez is trying a forearm choke I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Ramirez 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.
Ramirez missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Baldwin Baldwin Conner is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Baldwin Conner is staying active underneath Ramirez, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Ramirez tries to pass the half guard into mount. Baldwin Conner knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
Baldwin Conner is controlling Ramirez's trapped leg to prevent Ramirez from advancing to side control.
Ramirez is trying to control the action in half guard but Baldwin Conner is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ramirez frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Ramirez looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Baldwin Conner prevents Ramirez from taking his back.
Ramirez with some aggressive grappling here. He's looking for submissions here, rather than waiting for the opportunity to counter.
Richard Ramirez has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ramirez thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Baldwin Conner is in all sorts of trouble here.
Ramirez is working for a guillotine from mount but Baldwin Conner frees his head quite easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ramirez wants to finish this one by submission but Baldwin Conner is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Ramirez.
Ramirez is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Baldwin Conner has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Ramirez looking to ground and pound but Baldwin Conner is blocking nicely.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Ramirez unloads with some shots from mount but Baldwin Conner bucks and avoids them well.
Ramirez misses with a head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Richard Ramirez comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Baldwin Conner has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge William Gold scores the fight 28:28
Judge Sam Margolis scores the fight 28:28
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 28:28
The fight is ruled a draw!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Antti Railio (ranked 786 p4p, 1467 weight class) and Roger Sparr (ranked 120 p4p, 219 weight class). Roger Sparr is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Antti Railio!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Roger Sparr!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fotheringham, Steven Brown and Richard Clark.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparr darts in and lands a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Sparr not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Sparr working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sparr is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Railio is just riding it out for now. Sparr eventually gives up the hold.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparr missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Railio wants to improve his position but Sparr is controlling well.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Railio keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparr is working for a submission of some sort.
Sparr trying to pass the guard but Railio defending well.
Railio avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Sparr.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Railio on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Railio on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Railio tries to get out of the position.
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Sparr wants to pass to mount but Railio is defending the position.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Sparr thows a huge punch but Railio dodges it nicely.
Sparr working over Railio with some ground and pound. Railio looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Sparr is keen to just control but Railio is a slippery customer.
Sparr not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Railio is staying active underneath Sparr, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Railio looks to throw the jab but Sparr is out of range.
Sparr wants to counter the offense by Railio and move into the clinch position.
Sparr swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparr shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Railio pinned against the cage. Railio gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sparr looks to score with a jab to the body but Railio is just out of range.
Sparr goes for a double leg but Railio avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Railio continues to drive forward.
Railio was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Railio cracks Sparr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Sparr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away can Railio finish him?
Sparr is rocked!
 It looks like Roger Sparr has been cut.
Sparr circles to his right, straight into a beautiful hook by Railio. Sparr falls face first into the canvas - great knockout victory for Railio!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Antti Railio!
A victorious Antti Railio thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vladamir Fedetenko (ranked 1313 p4p, 873 weight class) and Jarkko Ahola (ranked 197 p4p, 131 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vladamir Fedetenko!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Jarkko Ahola!
The judges for this bout are Paul Tew, Andrew Berry and Donald Grub.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ahola throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fedetenko tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Ahola was well out of range. Poor timing from Fedetenko.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko shakes him off and moves away.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahola throws a shot to the body.
Fedetenko cracks Ahola with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
It looks like Jarkko Ahola has been cut.
Fedetenko uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola misses with an uppercut.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
Fedetenko moves in looking to clinch but Ahola pushes him off.
A jab from Fedetenko misses.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
It looked like Fedetenko wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Ahola missing with a left hand there. Fedetenko was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Fedetenko lands a nice hook to Ahola's body. Ahola takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedetenko needs to keep his hands up - Ahola had a free shot at his head there.
Fedetenko catches Ahola with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Fedetenko throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Fedetenko tries to clinch up.
Fedetenko ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedetenko tries to clinch but Ahola is having none of it.
Fedetenko tries to clinch up.
Fedetenko throws a jab when Ahola was well out of range.
Fedetenko lands a right hook to the body.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
A big right from Fedetenko misses.
Fedetenko misses with an uppercut. Ahola saw that one coming.
Fedetenko looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola misses with a double jab
and Fedetenko counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Fedetenko bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Ahola's head backwards.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Ahola scores with a shot to the body.
Ahola lands with a nice body punch.
Fedetenko throws a shot from downtown. Ahola moves away and avoids it.
Ahola is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Fedetenko walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Ahola fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Fedetenko manages to avoid it.
Fedetenko displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ahola throws out the jab.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedetenko throws a looping overhand right but Ahola ducks down to avoid it.
Ahola throws an off balance right hand
and Fedetenko counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Ahola misses with an uppercut. Fedetenko saw that one coming.
Fedetenko was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Ahola throws a body punch but Fedetenko moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedetenko.
Ahola lands with a good body shot.
Fedetenko throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko pushes him away.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Ahola throws a right hand that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Ahola dips to his left and cracks Fedetenko with an uppercut!
Ahola looks to land a combination but Fedetenko avoids it well.
The fighters circling - Ahola throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Fedetenko avoids the body shot from Ahola.
An attempted straight right counter from Fedetenko misses the target.
Fedetenko lands a jab to the head.
Ahola lands a lovely overhand right.
Ahola avoids the body shot from Fedetenko.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Fedetenko instigates a clinch.
Ahola blocks a body shot from Fedetenko.
Ahola has a couple of punches blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko tries to throw a body punch but Ahola avoids it by throwing Fedetenko back against the cage.
Fedetenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ahola digs a right hand underneath Fedetenko's ribcage. Fedetenko let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Fedetenko can't find room to land a body shot as Ahola controls the action.
Fedetenko struggles to land a body shot inside as Ahola controls his hands.
Fedetenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Fedetenko misses with some punches.
Fedetenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aholas head.
Fedetenko tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Ahola's elbow.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
Ahola swings wildly with an uppercut but Fedetenko uses good head movement to avoid it.
Ahola lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Ahola lands with a light punch inside.
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 Vladamir Fedetenko will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Ahola jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Fedetenko on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Fedetenko swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Ahola in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
Ahola ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Fedetenko walks into a stiff left hand from Ahola.
Ahola just misses with a punch to the body.
Fedetenko doesn't manage to clinch there - Ahola circles away.
Ahola comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Fedetenko throws out a loose jab but Ahola uses good head movement to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ahola lands with a hook. Fedetenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Fedetenko connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
A slow jab from Fedetenko misses its intended target.
Ahola takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Jarkko Ahola seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ahola lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Ahola lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Fedetenko at a distance.
Ahola defending well as Fedetenko loads up on a big left hand.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko pushes him away.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Ahola misses with a hook.
Ahola works Fedetenko's body with a nice hook.
Ahola misses with a hook. Fedetenko ducked under it nicely.
Fedetenko lands a nice shot that snaps Ahola's head back.
Fedetenko fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Ahola's jab looks to have found its range, popping Fedetenko under the eye.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Fedetenko is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Fedetenko uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ahola.
Ahola scores with a jab to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Ahola fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Ahola lands a body shot.
A big left from Fedetenko misses.
Ahola is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
That has opened up Jarkko Ahola's cut even more.
Fedetenko moves away from the strike by Ahola.
Ahola changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Ahola. Fedetenko does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Ahola throws a hook but Fedetenko avoids it easily.
Ahola uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Fedetenko.
Ahola tries to counter by closing the distance.
A looping hook to the body misses from Fedetenko. Ahola does a little dance to reset his feet.
Ahola throws a poor cross that misses
and Fedetenko counters with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Ahola wants to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko pushes him away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko looks to land a right hand but Ahola moved out of range.
Ahola misses with a body shot.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right.
Fedetenko ducks under a wild hook from Ahola.
Fedetenko tries to clinch there but Ahola circles away.
Ahola swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Ahola has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Fedetenko misses with a straight right.
Ahola misses with a looping left.
Ahola swats away the attempt to clinch by Fedetenko.
Ahola lands with a hook. Fedetenko tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola connects with a body shot.
Ahola scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Fedetenko's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Ahola connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Fedetenko scrambles back to his feet.
Ahola throws a jab but it's blocked by Fedetenko.
Fedetenko swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Fedetenko closes the distance and pushes Ahola back into the cage.
Fedetenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Ahola misses with some punches.
A head punch on the inside from Fedetenko fails to land.
Fedetenko lands a left hand.
Ahola lands with a short shot to the head.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedetenko lands a right hand.
Ahola lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Fedetenko fails to land.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Fedetenko pushes Ahola back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Ahola is breathing heavily.
Ahola blocks an uppercut.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Fedetenko.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jarkko Ahola showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jarkko Ahola's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Ahola looks to land a left hand but Fedetenko moved out of range nicely.
A little feinted left hand from Fedetenko on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Fedetenko waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Ahola.
Ahola tries to counter with a clinch but Fedetenko shakes him off and moves away.
Fedetenko misses with a straight left.
Fedetenko misses with a wild body shot.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Ahola. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
A big right from Fedetenko misses.
Fedetenko throws a hook but Ahola blocks it.
Fedetenko moves forwards but Ahola connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Fedetenko slips a straight right by Ahola.
Fedetenko takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Fedetenko steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Ahola.
Fedetenko walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Fedetenko closes the distance and clinches.
Fedetenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fedetenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Fedetenko throws a punch but it's blocked by Ahola.
Ahola lands a shoulder strike.
Fedetenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedetenko lands with a right to the head.
Ahola blocking some punches.
Ahola blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Vladamir Fedetenko has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Fedetenko blocks a punch to the side of the head.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedetenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko misses with the head strike.
Ahola blocks an elbow strike.
Fedetenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedetenko works on Ahola's body with a couple of short punches.
Ahola takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fedetenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
Ahola misses with a body punch.
Fedetenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko - that landed with a thud.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
A short body shot lands from Fedetenko as the two fighters clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ahola prevents a body shot from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko scores with a shot to the side of Ahola's head.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Ahola.
A short left from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a left hand that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
A short left from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Fedetenko lands with a right to the head.
A short left from Fedetenko.
A short right from Fedetenko.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fedetenko creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fedetenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Aholas head.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Ahola is rocked!
Fedetenko misses with a body punch.
Ahola is still on wobbly legs! Can Fedetenko finish him?
Fedetenko lands a body shot.
Ahola seems to have recovered his senses.
Fedetenko doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Ahola tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fedetenko scores with a hook to the body.
Fedetenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Fedetenko lands a shot to the body.
A nice right hand lands inside from Fedetenko.
Fedetenko tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Fedetenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nice body punch from Fedetenko - that landed with a thud.
A hook to the body from Fedetenko.
A right hook to the body lands for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko tries to work over Ahola's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A left hand lands to the body for Fedetenko.
Fedetenko lands a shot to the body.
Fedetenko with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Still in the clinch, Fedetenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Fedetenko gets through Ahola's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Fedetenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Fedetenko lands a hook that snaps the head of Ahola backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Fedetenko throws a knee to the head but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ahola tries to work over Fedetenko's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Ahola goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Fedetenko pushes Ahola against the cage. Fedetenko is working some dirty boxing. Fedetenko pushes off with a quick right hook! Ahola goes down! Ahola tries to stand but stumbles back to his kness! Fedetenko moves in to finish and the ref steps in to prevent any more damage!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:17 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladamir Fedetenko!
After winning the bout, Vladamir Fedetenko thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dwalin Giantslayer (ranked 510 p4p, 1492 weight class) and Torraso Fisticuffs (ranked 82 p4p, 223 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Dwalin Giantslayer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Torraso Fisticuffs!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No luck for Giantslayer with that takedown attempt.
Dwalin Giantslayer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Fisticuffs misses with a lunging right hand
and Giantslayer counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Giantslayer lands a couple of digs.
Giantslayer is looking to work some ground and pound but Fisticuffs has wrist control.
Giantslayer looking to pass the guard.
Fisticuffs really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Giantslayer. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet but he's too absorbed in his own little project and Giantslayer manages to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Giantslayer trying to pass the guard but Fisticuffs defending well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Fisticuffs avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Giantslayer.
Giantslayer lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Giantslayer thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Fisticuffs's head.
Giantslayer is keen to just control but Fisticuffs is a slippery customer.
Giantslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giantslayer seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Fisticuffs does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Fisticuffs can do anything to dispel that myth.
Giantslayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Giantslayer missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Fisticuffs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Giantslayer sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fisticuffs defending well though.
Giantslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giantslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Giantslayer thows a huge punch but Fisticuffs dodges it nicely.
Giantslayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Giantslayer trying to control the pace.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fisticuffs keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Giantslayer trying to control from half guard but Fisticuffs is working away.
Giantslayer sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer throwing shots but Fisticuffs is blocking nicely.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Giantslayer lands a nice short elbow.
Fisticuffs wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Giantslayer there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Giantslayer is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Fisticuffs is rocked!
Giantslayer content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Fisticuffs blocking the ground and pound attempt from Giantslayer.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Giantslayer wants to take a breather but Fisticuffs is having none of it.
Giantslayer prevents Fisticuffs from standing back up.
Giantslayer not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Giantslayer looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Giantslayer throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dwalin Giantslayer 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.
Giantslayer throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Giantslayer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Fisticuffs is trying to defend but Giantslayer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Fisticuffs is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Giantslayer scores with a couple of nice shots.
Fisticuffs is still in real trouble! Can Giantslayer finish him?
Giantslayer is controlling the pace.
Giantslayer lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Giantslayer sitting in half guard here. He lands a big elbow that has hurt Fisticuffs! Oh, Fisticuffs is in big trouble! Giantslayer lands more strikes and the ref dives in to save him! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:50 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Dwalin Giantslayer!
After the fight, Dwalin Giantslayer 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 Voracic Frank (ranked 1490 p4p, 3137 weight class) and Bruno De Oliveira (ranked 222 p4p, 386 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 13 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Voracic Frank!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 16 - 0, fighting out of London, Bruno De Oliveira!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Bishop, James Atkins and Phil Schofield.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
De Oliveira bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is not content to let De Oliveira control the position.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
The referee asks De Oliveira politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. De Oliveira prefers to stall for the moment though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank is looking for a sweep.
De Oliveira is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Frank leaves De Oliveira with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
De Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Voracic Frank has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bruno De Oliveira.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown
letting Frank counter with a right hand.
Frank tries to sprawl but De Oliveira drives through with a takedown into half guard.
De Oliveira is taking a breather. Frank 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank manages to get to full guard.
De Oliveira tries to free his leg and advance position but Frank is retaining full guard.
Frank had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. De Oliveira defends it easily.
De Oliveira controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Frank might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
De Oliveira misses with a takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a straight right hand.
De Oliveira has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Frank lands a nice looking body shot.
Frank gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frank is trying to control the position but De Oliveira postures up.
De Oliveira pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Frank is keeping the position for now.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
De Oliveira slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
De Oliveira trying to control the action but Frank is working from the bottom.
De Oliveira is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Bruno De Oliveira dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
De Oliveira tries for a takedown but Frank circles away easily
and Frank counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Frank scores with the left hand. De Oliveira knows he should have avoided that one.
Frank lands a big uppercut and De Oliveira crumbles to the floor! The ref thinks about stopping the fight but De Oliveira looks OK. Frank waves De Oliveira back to his feet!
De Oliveira with a lazy takedown attempt
and Frank counters with a nice right hand that sends De Oliveira toppling to the canvas! De Oliveira scrambles and gets back to his feet - can Frank finish him?!
De Oliveira is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
De Oliveira shoots and misses
and Frank counters with a powerful cross that connects right on the chin and the lights go out! A massive one punch knock out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Voracic Frank!
A victorious Voracic Frank thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ricky Thompson (ranked 447 p4p, 1092 weight class) and Boyd Fitzgerald (ranked 73 p4p, 159 weight class). Well, I have no idea who's going to take this one!
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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 20 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ricky Thompson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Boyd Fitzgerald!
The judges for this bout are James Atkins, Colin Fotheringham and Daniel Bishop.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thompson is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Fitzgerald's half guard.
Thompson trying to control the pace.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Thompson throwing shots but Fitzgerald is blocking nicely.
Thompson slips a nice elbow through Fitzgerald's hands, connecting with Fitzgerald's forehead.
Fitzgerald is looking to improve his position.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Thompson lands a nice short elbow.
Thompson thows a huge punch but Fitzgerald dodges it nicely.
Thompson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Fitzgerald defending well though.
Fitzgerald trying to control but Thompson postures up.
Thompson misses with a head shot. Fitzgerald uses the momentum to regain guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Thompson's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Thompson working some strikes from top position.
Thompson is working Fitzgerald over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Fitzgerald scores with a nice shot.
Fitzgerald working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Thompson.
Thompson lands a couple of digs.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Fitzgerald is on top in guard.
Fitzgerald stopping the sweep attempt from Thompson.
Thompson has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Fitzgerald has passed into side control.
Fitzgerald scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is looking for a sweep.
Thompson's coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts have been working on his defensive grappling in preparation for this fight so let's see if he can get out of this tricky position.
Fitzgerald looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Thompson is trying to control Fitzgerald's posture but Fitzgerald avoids it.
Fitzgerald wants to lay and pray for a moment but Thompson keeps working.
Thompson is looking to reverse the position.
You can see the frustration on Thompson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Thompson tries to improve position but can't.
Thompson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Fitzgerald's best efforts.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Thompson is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Fitzgerald's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Fitzgerald's back!
Fitzgerald staying busy and making it hard for Thompson to control.
Thompson is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Thompson lands a punch that was close to the back of the head but the ref thinks it's OK.
Thompson throwing damaging strikes from the back! Fitzgerald could be in trouble here!
Thompson has the hooks in. Fitzgerald is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
Thompson punches Fitzgerald on the ear.
Thompson lands punches and elbows.
Thompson avoiding Fitzgerald 's attempts to control his hands.
Thompson lands with a hammerfist to the side of Fitzgerald's head.
Fitzgerald is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Thompson is landing with strikes. Fitzgerald can't take much more of this.
Fitzgerald is still in real trouble! Can Thompson finish him?
Thompson trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Fitzgerald seems to have recovered his senses.
Thompson lands a massive shot to the side of Fitzgerald 's head and he's out cold! Thompson jumps to his feet and milks the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Ricky Thompson!
Ricky Thompson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Voodoo Nutrition for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Everest Frank (ranked 1232 p4p, 1276 weight class) and Deontologicus Smiff (ranked 183 p4p, 193 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 - 8 - 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 6 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Deontologicus Smiff!
The judges for this bout are James Glass, Daniel Bishop and William Gold.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smiff throws a shot from downtown. Frank moves away and avoids it.
Smiff throws a front kick aimed at Frank's knee but Frank avoids it well.
Frank closes this distance looking for a takedown but Smiff circles away.
Frank drives through with a takedown into guard.
Frank content to stall in guard here.
Frank postures up and lands a big shot to Smiff's brow.
Frank avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Smiff looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Smiff looking to hit a scissor sweep but Frank is one step ahead there.
Frank throwing strikes but missing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Frank working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Frank tries to free his leg and advance position but Smiff is retaining full guard.
Frank preventing the sweep.
Smiff can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Frank controls the pace.
Frank stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Smiff swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Smiff is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Frank defends well.
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.
Smiff not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Frank has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Frank won't allow Smiff to sweep him here.
Frank is looking to work some ground and pound but Smiff has wrist control.
Smiff striking off his back but it's not causing Frank any problems.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Frank trying to control but Smiff is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Frank shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Frank stalling away here and it's allowed Smiff to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
We've been hearing that Frank has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank is stalling in the full guard.
Smiff pulls Frank in to control the position.
Frank controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Smiff has his foot on Frank's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Frank works his way back into a safe position though.
Frank works over Smiff with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Frank 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.
Frank wants to control from the top but Smiff keeps moving.
Smiff wants to sweep but no luck.
Smiff lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Smiff trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Smiff throws a strike but Frank rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Smiff is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Frank throws a strike but Smiff rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Everest Frank dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Frank tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Smiff swivels and escapes.
Frank is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Smiff can do to turn this around?
Frank looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Smiff is fending him off so far but Frank persists. Nope, Smiff circles away and we're back to standing.
Smiff displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Frank.
Smiff unleashes a big counter combination but Frank bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Everest Frank. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Frank has a takedown stuffed.
Smiff looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Frank shoots for a double leg takedown but Smiff sprawls well. He's pushed Frank's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Frank tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smiff was well out of range. Poor timing from Frank.
Frank shoots in for a takedown but Smiff shows good takedown defense.
Frank walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
It looks like Everest Frank has been cut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Frank fails with a takedown attempt.
Frank goes for a double leg but Smiff avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Smiff continues to drive forward.
Frank blocking some punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smiff wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Frank jumps guard but Smiff turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Smiff has clasped his hands together around Frank's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Frank is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Smiff throws an elbow but Frank slips to the side and avoids it well.
Smiff trying to control the position but Frank is working away.
Smiff misses with the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Frank parries the strikes from Smiff easily there. Smiff is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Frank to escape.
Smiff is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Frank has escaped the position, nice work there.
Smiff misses with a strike but at least he's keeping busy, looking to cause some damage - that will still help him when it comes to the judges scorecards.
Smiff works to advance to full mount. Frank defends for a few seconds but eventually he succumbs.
Smiff looking to ground and pound but Frank is blocking nicely.
Frank is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Frank working to try and regain half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Frank taking shots to the head.
Frank tries to hold on but Smiff postures up.
Frank is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Smiff thowing shots but they're missing.
Frank is desperately trying to improve his position but Smiff has a good base and remains in mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smiff throwing strikes here but Frank is writhing around nicely and avoiding any serious damage.
Frank is in a horrible position here, under a barrage of strikes, he's managing to avoid any damage.
Smiff thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Frank tries to improve his position but Smiff has taken his back! Smiff has a choke - it's sunk in pretty tight... Will Frank tap? No... maybe... yes! He's tapped! Smiff pushes Frank away and gets up to celebrate with his corner!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:41 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Deontologicus Smiff!
A very excited looking Deontologicus Smiff 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 Remi Chavaski (ranked 495 p4p, 355 weight class) and Punchy Cartwright (ranked 75 p4p, 50 weight class). Cartwright has chosen A Pound of Flesh as his entrance music. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 18 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Remi Chavaski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Punchy Cartwright!
The judges for this bout are Richard Clark, James Ackerman and James Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chavaski on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Cartwright. Cartwright obviously looking to wear him down.
Good standup being displayed there by Cartwright as he connects with a hook.
Cartwright lands the left hand.
Chavaski takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Chavaski goes for a double leg but Cartwright avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Cartwright continues to drive forward.
Cartwright tries to break free but Chavaski pushes him back against the cage.
Chavaski can't get the takedown.
We've been hearing reports that Chavaski has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
Cartwright escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Cartwright misses with a hook.
Cartwright lands with a right hand.
Cartwright clobbers Chavaski with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Cartwright tries a low kick but Chavaski avoids it.
Cartwright lands with a thumping leg kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chavaski stops Cartwright from standing up.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski wants to pass the guard but Cartwright is keeping the position.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
Chavaski looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Chavaski looking to pass the guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Cartwright swings widly with a right hand
and Chavaski counters with a single leg into guard. Cartwright didn't expect that.
Chavaski controlling from the top position.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cartwright being controlled here, momentarily.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Chavaski trying to control the position from guard on top but Cartwright is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Cartwright tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Chavaski was well out of range. Poor timing from Cartwright.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Cartwright fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Cartwright throws a shot to the body.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Chavaski is defended easily by Cartwright.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Remi Chavaski. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright lands a lovely overhand right.
A telegraphed right hand from Cartwright misses the target.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
Chavaski moves out of range of the strikes.
Chavaski drops down looking for a counter takedown but Cartwright sprawls and moves away.
A punch combination from Cartwright misses.
Cartwright scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Chavaski has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Cartwright finds it's way round the side to connect with Chavaski's head.
Chavaski doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Cartwright counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chavaski changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Cartwright looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Cartwright regains half guard there - taking advantage of Chavaski's attempt to lay and pray for a moment.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Chavaski trying to control from Cartwright's half guard. Cartwright has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Cartwright dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Cartwright keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Chavaski looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Cartwright manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Chavaski showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cartwright.
Cartwright swinging wildly here.
Chavaski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Cartwright throws a sloppy head kick and Chavaski moves out of range easily.
Cartwright has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Chavaski is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Cartwright connects with a crisp jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Cartwright misses with a low kick as Chavaski jumps back.
Chavaski is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Cartwright.
Good shot there by Cartwright.
Cartwright has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cartwright thows a leg kick but Chavaski checks it
so Chavaski counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Chavaski wants to control from the top but Cartwright keeps moving.
Chavaski is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Cartwright is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cartwright keeping full guard, as Chavaski tries to pass.
Cartwright keeping moving, preventing Chavaski from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Cartwright swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Chavaski trying to control but Cartwright is working from the bottom.
Cartwright has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Chavaski drops back, looking for a kneebar! Cartwright looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Cartwright looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Cartwright!
Cartwright decides to take the fight back to the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cartwright misses with a series of wild punches.
Punchy Cartwright is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Chavaski blocks a head kick by Cartwright.
Cartwright will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Cartwright lands an overhand right.
Chavaski keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Chavaski half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Cartwright thows a leg kick but Chavaski checks it
and Chavaski counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Chavaski is trying to control the action in half guard but Cartwright is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Cartwright makes his way to full guard, as Chavaski worked for a kimura.
Chavaski not doing a lot at the moment. He'll have to show some more aggression or the fight will get stood up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski advances to half guard.
Cartwright is staying active underneath Chavaski, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cartwright is defending against the submission attempts here by Chavaski.
Cartwright has one foot on Chavaski's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cartwright lands with a shot to the body.
Cartwright throws a left and a right that both miss
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Cartwright!
Cartwright throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Punchy Cartwright showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Cartwright takes a swing at Chavaski's ribcage but misses.
Chavaski misses with a takedown attempt - Cartwright sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Cartwright misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Chavaski tries to counter with a takedown but Cartwright is quick to defend against it.
Chavaski shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Oooooh!!! Cartwright has knocked Chavaski down with a huge combo! Cartwright steps away and waves a wobbly Chavaski 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!
Chavaski avoids a punch combination nicely.
Cartwright throws an off balance right hand
and Chavaski counters with a takedown into side control.
Chavaski wants to control but Cartwright is keeping him busy.
Chavaski tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Chavaski has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chavaski tries for a kimura but Cartwright is defending well.
Cartwright is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Remi Chavaski has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Chavaski is trying to get an arm triangle but Cartwright is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Chavaski goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Cartwright has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Chavaski but great work by Cartwright.
Punchy Cartwright has got the better of the ground game so far.
Chavaski gets back to half guard.
Cartwright stands up and beckons Chavaski to join him on the feet.
Chavaski avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Chavaski attempts a counter takedown but Cartwright avoids it well and moves away.
Cartwright misses with an uppercut. Chavaski saw that one coming.
Chavaski appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Chavaski's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Cartwright connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Chavaski scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Cartwright.
Chavaski ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chavaski takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Chavaski shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Punchy Cartwright seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jab, jab by Cartwright - just one landing.
Chavaski gets the takedown into side control.
Chavaski swings around for an armbar but Cartwright sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Chavaski's guard.
Chavaski is trying to hold Cartwright in close to prevent damage but Cartwright has managed to pass into half guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Chavaski is trying to control but can't.
Chavaski wants to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chavaski is working hard here to advance position.
Chavaski looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Chavaski tries to get to full guard but Cartwright has control of the leg.
Punchy Cartwright is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Cartwright wants to stand but his hand is trapped. Chavaski uses the opportunity to regain full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Punchy Cartwright comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Cartwright has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Richard Clark scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Ackerman scores the fight 27:30
Judge James Glass scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Punchy Cartwright!
A very excited looking Punchy Cartwright 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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FIGHT
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Main event
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Anwar Rinda (ranked 117 p4p, 363 weight class) and Brett Shoenfeld (ranked 20 p4p, 49 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Powerful takedowns
Counter fighter
Insanely flexible |
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Counter fighter
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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 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Anwar Rinda!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Brett Shoenfeld!
The judges for this bout are Donald Grub, William Gold and Sam Margolis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rinda avoids the body shot from Shoenfeld.
Shoenfeld throws a series of punches but Rinda avoids them all with ease.
Shoenfeld fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Rinda manages to avoid it.
Shoenfeld throws a body punch but Rinda moves out of range.
Shoenfeld just misses with a punch to the body.
Rinda gets caught napping as Shoenfeld dives in and scores a takedown. Rinda manages to retain guard.
Rinda escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Shoenfeld gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Shoenfeld postures up.
Shoenfeld tries to free his leg and advance position but Rinda is retaining full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rinda can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoenfeld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Rinda has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Rinda won't allow Shoenfeld to pass to mount.
Rinda really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Shoenfeld is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Rinda has given up his back - I dont know if this is a deliberate ploy to try and escape or if he is just struggling down there.
Rinda is staying cool under pressure, defending well against the rear naked choke attempt from his opponent.
Shoenfeld looking to break Rinda's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. Rinda remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Shoenfeld will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rinda fending off the submission attempt from Shoenfeld.
Rinda fending off the submission attempt from Shoenfeld.
Will Shoenfeld go for the finish here or will he try and keep control of the position?
Shoenfeld has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Rinda has freed his hand and lives to survive another well, another couple of seconds at least!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is persistently looking for the submission but Rinda is defending it well.
Rinda turns into Shoenfeld and is now in his guard.
Shoenfeld is looking to sweep but instead, Rinda has passed into half guard.
Shoenfeld is pressing down on Rinda's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rinda stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Shoenfeld swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld is trying to control the position but Rinda postures up.
Shoenfeld wants to control but Rinda passes easily into half guard.
Shoenfeld is looking for a sweep. Rinda is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Shoenfeld trying to control but Rinda postures up.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Shoenfeld connects with a body shot that sends Rinda's belly button to the back.
Rinda scores with a jab to the body.
Shoenfeld closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rinda to the mat! Rinda manages to get full guard.
Rinda keeping full guard, as Shoenfeld tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda looking for a guillotine here but Shoenfeld defends easily.
Shoenfeld pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Rinda is keeping the position for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Rinda is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Shoenfeld, into his guard.
Shoenfeld keeping moving, preventing Rinda from controlling successfully.
Shoenfeld looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Rinda passes easily into side control. Nice work.
Shoenfeld felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Rinda tries for a kimura but Shoenfeld is defending well.
Shoenfeld manages to get back to half guard.
Shoenfeld manages to get to full guard.
Shoenfeld lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rinda swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Rinda can't keep his opponent in guard - Shoenfeld advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Shoenfeld trying to work for an americana but Rinda has managed to regain full guard.
Shoenfeld wants to pass the guard but Rinda is keeping the position.
Shoenfeld wants to control from the top but Rinda keeps moving.
Shoenfeld slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Shoenfeld tries to advance to mount but can't.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Shoenfeld goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Rinda rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Shoenfeld's guard! Nice work there by Rinda!
Shoenfeld is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Brett Shoenfeld showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - 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.
Shoenfeld swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Shoenfeld shoots for a double leg takedown but Rinda sprawls well. He's pushed Shoenfeld's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Rinda was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Rinda getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Shoenfeld throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Rinda.
Shoenfeld misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Rinda.
Shoenfeld drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
Shoenfeld tries to move into full mount but can't pass Rinda's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rinda gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Shoenfeld fails to advance to Rinda's back.
Rinda has worked his way to half guard, taking advantage of Shoenfeld's lack of action.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Rinda wants to improve his position but Shoenfeld is controlling well.
Shoenfeld is keen to just control but Rinda is a slippery customer.
Anwar Rinda has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Rinda looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Shoenfeld is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Rinda!
Rinda is trying to escape the mount but Shoenfeld keeps good control and instead manages to take Rinda's back.
Shoenfeld is working for the rear naked choke. He has one arm under the chin but Rinda has hold of the other arm. A bit of a stalemate here.
Shoenfeld patiently working for the choke. Which fighter will keep their nerve here?
Shoenfeld has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
Rinda is displaying good submission defense - not really looking in danger of submitting to the rear naked choke at the moment. That could change in an instant of course if Shoenfeld gets his way!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rinda won't enjoy being in this position. Shoenfeld looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Rinda is tapping - it's over boys! Shoenfeld picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:24 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Brett Shoenfeld!
A loyal slave to those sponsorship dollars, Brett Shoenfeld made sure he mentioned Pound Town INC, along with how happy he was to win his fight.
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FIGHT
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