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Money - Additional - #7 PBP Commentary |
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Toti Rotiz (ranked 3024 p4p, 25090 weight class) and Johnny Cipriani (ranked 382 p4p, 675 weight class). Rotiz comes to the cage accompanied by Southtown . This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Toti Rotiz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Johnny Cipriani!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cipriani avoids the body shot from Rotiz.
Rotiz shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Cipriani's guard.
Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz throwing strikes but missing.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Rotiz stands up over Cipriani, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Rotiz trying to control but Cipriani is working from the bottom.
Rotiz prevents Cipriani from getting back to his feet.
Rotiz got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cipriani has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Rotiz has managed to get both his arms back between Cipriani's legs - danger averted.
Rotiz cracks Cipriani with a solid left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz connects with a couple of short punches.
Rotiz is pushing down on Cipriani's leg trying to pass to half guard. Cipriani is fighting to maintain full guard but Rotiz has managed to sneak the leg through.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cipriani is defending against the submission attempts here by Rotiz.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Rotiz connects with a nice short shot to Cipriani's temple.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotiz looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Cipriani with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Cipriani is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Rotiz is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Cipriani is just riding it out for now. Rotiz eventually gives up the hold.
Rotiz working the head and body with strikes.
Rotiz lands strikes from half guard.
Cipriani trying to hold on to Rotiz's head to control him but Rotiz postures up.
Rotiz 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.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotiz scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Cipriani is looking for a sweep. Rotiz is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Cipriani is pressing down on Rotiz's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Rotiz is in close to Cipriani's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Rotiz wants to control from the top but Cipriani keeps moving.
Rotiz drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Cipriani manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Rotiz has Cipriani in his guard.
Cipriani looking to sit in guard and control but Rotiz gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cipriani has momentary wrist control but Rotiz slips an elbow through the middle.
Cipriani is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Rotiz defends well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Cipriani looking for a guillotine here but Rotiz defends easily.
Rotiz definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Cipriani looks winded!
Rotiz looking to pass the guard.
Rotiz controlling from the top position.
Rotiz stopping the sweep attempt from Cipriani.
Rotiz chips away with some ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Rotiz is working Cipriani over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Cipriani has his foot on Rotiz's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Rotiz works his way back into a safe position though.
Rotiz stays in close to Cipriani's body and controls the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rotiz working some strikes from top position.
 Cipriani is rocked!
Rotiz slips nicely into half guard.
Cipriani is still in real trouble! Can Rotiz finish him?
Rotiz trying to control the pace.
Cipriani seems to have recovered his senses.
Cipriani on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Rotiz is working for a submission of some sort.
Rotiz not doing much here.
Rotiz winds up and cracks Cipriani with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Rotiz is nestled in close to Cipriani, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Toti Rotiz dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Rotiz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Cipriani dodges the punch combination from Rotiz.
Rotiz is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Cipriani's half guard.
Rotiz takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Rotiz keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Rotiz is thwarting Cipriani's attempts to control the position.
Rotiz lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rotiz lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Rotiz is trying to work for a kimura but Cipriani is defending well.
Ground and pound from Rotiz.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rotiz seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cipriani does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Rotiz is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Cipriani defends it well.
Cipriani has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Rotiz is working away from the top position though.
Cipriani wants to get back to full guard.
Rotiz working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Rotiz is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Cipriani trying to control from the bottom.
Rotiz uses his free foot to push down on Cipriani's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Cipriani.
Cipriani is wriggling around trying to escape.
Cipriani is breathing heavily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big strike lands for Rotiz! That's really hurt Cipriani and he's turned his back - Rotiz keeps firing away and the ref dives in to stop the fight! Rotiz jumps to his feet to celebrate the victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:24 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Toti Rotiz!
Toti Rotiz decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Night Lights (ranked 3254 p4p, 3373 weight class) and Maks Teller (ranked 359 p4p, 374 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Night Lights!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maks Teller!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lights pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Teller scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Teller stuns Lights with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Teller throws a jab when Lights was well out of range.
Lights tries to clinch up.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Lights takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller cracks Lights with a right hand to the side of the head.
Teller changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Lights takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Lights's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Teller connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Lights scrambles back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Jab by Teller.
Teller has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Lights is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Lights staying out of range there.
Teller tries to score with a low kick but Lights moves his leg out of the way.
Teller just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromLights.
Lights changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Teller tries to avoid it but Lights manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Teller to the ground. Teller escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Lights definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Teller attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Lights changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
The fighters circle momentarily. Teller darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Lights.
Teller throws a big shot that misses.
Lights appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Teller fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Lights misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Lights is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Teller looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Donk. Teller catches Lights right on the button with a cross.
Teller lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Teller keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Lights has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Teller finds it's way round the side to connect with Lights's head.
Teller tests Lights's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Lights throws a head kick but Teller moves out of range.
Lights shoots in looking for a takedown. Teller tries to sprawl out of it but Lights keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Teller manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Teller tests Lights's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller lands with a right hand.
Teller tries to score a power double leg takedown but Lights sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Teller somewhat.
Teller displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Lights.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Night Lights. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Teller lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Lights takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Teller getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Lights on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
 Lights is rocked!
Teller connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Oh Lights is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Teller fakes the body blow, causing Lights to drop his hands! Left hook to the temple! Lights goes stiff, and falls face first into the mat. Goodnight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:46 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Maks Teller!
Maks Teller bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
Night Lights was interviewed post fight and said 'Losing is part of learning, you will never be one of the great in your craft if you didn't experience losing.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dr Rockzo The Rock N Roll Clown (ranked 3349 p4p, 4136 weight class) and Jayden Sven (ranked 421 p4p, 498 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think The Rock N Roll Clown might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Metalocalypse- Ode to Dr. Rockzo. Jayden Sven has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Dr Rockzo The Rock N Roll Clown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Jayden Sven!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Percy O'Donnell and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sven tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but The Rock N Roll Clown was well out of range. Poor timing from Sven.
A quick step to the side and The Rock N Roll Clown tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The Rock N Roll Clown lands a glancing blow to the side of Sven's head.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws an overhand right that lands on Sven's shoulder, as Sven tries to avoid the shot.
The Rock N Roll Clown jabs at Sven's body.
The Rock N Roll Clown just misses with a punch to the body.
Sven looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The Rock N Roll Clown avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
The Rock N Roll Clown ducks under a wild hook from Sven.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sven.
Sven throws a hook but The Rock N Roll Clown blocks it.
The Rock N Roll Clown was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Sven slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
The Rock N Roll Clown takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
The Rock N Roll Clown uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Sven.
Sven connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
A jab from Sven misses.
Some wild striking there from The Rock N Roll Clown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The Rock N Roll Clown tests Sven's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Sven throws a poor cross that misses
and The Rock N Roll Clown counters with a lovely straight right hand!
The Rock N Roll Clown definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Sven lands with an overhand left.
Donk. Sven catches The Rock N Roll Clown right on the button with a cross.
Sven throws an uppercut from half a mile away. The Rock N Roll Clown sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sven ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
A jab from The Rock N Roll Clown misses.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
The Rock N Roll Clown scores with a jab to the body.
The Rock N Roll Clown throws a right hand that misses
and Sven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sven might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
The Rock N Roll Clown misses with a hook
and Sven connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sven clobbers The Rock N Roll Clown with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
The Rock N Roll Clown is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sven fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches The Rock N Roll Clown on the side of the head.
Oh The Rock N Roll Clown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Sven with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Sven pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
The Rock N Roll Clown looks to clinch
and Sven counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Sven drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks The Rock N Roll Clown right on the button. The Rock N Roll Clown goes down! Sven follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Sven gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jayden Sven!
In defeat, Dr Rockzo The Rock N Roll Clown stepped up to the mic, saying 'come close I need to tell you something, I have a confession to make, I do cocaine. ca ca ca yeah baby.'.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Wolfgang Von Wild (ranked 4861 p4p, 5329 weight class) and Kyle Reeler (ranked 420 p4p, 435 weight class). Reeler comes into a darkened arena with his song building. Don’t question my heart kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! This should be fireworks!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Wolfgang Von Wild!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kyle Reeler!
The judges for this bout are Timothy Bukovac, Frank Antenori and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Von Wild shoots in but Reeler avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Reeler gets a takedown into half guard.
Von Wild actively working from the bottom here.
Reeler tries to stand and escape but Von Wild is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Reeler is controlling the pace.
Von Wild trying to control from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Reeler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Wild wants to control but Reeler is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Reeler perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Von Wild trying to control but Reeler postures up.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Von Wild shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Reeler's guard.
Von Wild slips nicely into half guard, despite the strikes coming from Reeler.
Von Wild is trying to work for a kimura but Reeler is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Von Wild is trying to work for a kimura but Reeler is defending well.
Von Wild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reeler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Wild.
Reeler wants to improve his position but Von Wild is controlling well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Von Wild seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Reeler does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Von Wild trying to pass the guard but Reeler defending well.
Von Wild looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Von Wild is working for a submission of some sort.
Reeler preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
Reeler wants to control but Von Wild is keeping busy.
That's four 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.
Von Wild wants to control but Reeler is keeping him busy.
Von Wild is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Reeler doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Von Wild.
Reeler actively working from the bottom here.
Reeler is refusing to be controlled, as Von Wild sits in half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Von Wild seems to be working for a kimura but Reeler defends the submission attempt.
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 Wolfgang Von Wild will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Reeler defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Von Wild.
Von Wild fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Reeler fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Von Wild sprawls well initially but Reeler persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Von Wild is pressing down on Reeler's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Von Wild throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Reeler showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Von Wild looking to control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Von Wild is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Reeler defends well.
Von Wild has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Reeler can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Reeler controls from within his opponent's guard.
Reeler is continuing to stall.
Von Wild not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
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.
Von Wild is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Von Wild is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Von Wild is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Reeler is aware though and is defending well.
Reeler makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Reeler is stalling in the full guard.
Von Wild throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Von Wild had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Reeler defends it easily.
Reeler must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Reeler scoring with some ground and pound.
Von Wild working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Reeler doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Reeler manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Reeler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Von Wild's head.
Reeler tries to stand but Von Wild is controlling from the bottom.
Reeler works over Von Wild with some ground and pound from guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Reeler got a little sloppy there for a moment and Von Wild has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Reeler has managed to get both his arms back between Von Wild's legs - danger averted.
Reeler is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Von Wild has his feet on Reeler's thighs here. He's pushed Reeler off and worked for a very quick armbar from the bottom! He's flipped onto his stomach and he's cranking hard on the arm! Reeler screams in pain and taps out! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Wolfgang Von Wild!
Our winner, Wolfgang Von Wild, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
The defeated Kyle Reeler had this to say: 'He’s is simply a better fighter end of story'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Presley Chai (ranked 5887 p4p, 5345 weight class) and Angus Wyatt (ranked 603 p4p, 575 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Presley Chai!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Angus Wyatt!
The judges for this bout are Frank Antenori, Timothy Bukovac and Jack Bonds.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wyatt catches Chai with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Angus Wyatt seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wyatt's jab looks to have found its range, popping Chai under the eye.
Chai is rocked!
 It looks like Presley Chai has been cut.
Wyatt fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Wyatt lands a nice shot that snaps Chai's head back.
Oh Chai is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Wyatt swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wyatt cracks Chai with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Chai falls to his knees and Wyatt doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Angus Wyatt!
Angus Wyatt was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Michael Lee (ranked 5920 p4p, 6001 weight class) and Chaikka Chai (ranked 613 p4p, 620 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Michael Lee has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Michael Lee seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Lee!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Chaikka Chai!
The judges for this bout are Jack Bonds, Don Winkell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Lee avoiding damage as Chai throws knees to the body.
Chai throws an elbow that misses.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Lee throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Chais head.
Chai scores with a hook to the body.
Chai pushes off an throws an elbow but Lee leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Chai misses with some punches.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chai looking to slow down the pace here.
Lee tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Chai looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Chai throws a head punch that misses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
Lee breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Lee moves to clinch but Chai breaks away
and Chai counters with a stiff right hand.
It looks like Michael Lee has been cut.
Lee pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Lee instigates a clinch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Chai wants to stall.
Chai breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails in his attempt to clinch.
Chai appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Lee closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Lee prevents a body shot from Chai.
Lee is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Chai is defending well for now.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Chai just misses with a elbow thrown towards Lee's brow.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chai's efforts to push away.
Chai is looking to break free of the clinch but Lee has double underhooks.
Lee is working Chai over against the cage.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Lee takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chai blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Chai is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Lee misses with a hook from the clinch.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee lands with a left to the head.
Lee lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Lee is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Lee keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chai's efforts to push away.
Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Chai stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Lee clinches up against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Chai tries to stall but Lee uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Chai is trying to force a seperation but Lee has the dominant position.
Lee stalling in the clinch.
Chai lands with a right to the head.
Lee struggles to land a body shot inside as Chai controls his hands.
Lee lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Chaikka Chai has been cut.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Lee throws a punch but it's blocked by Chai.
Lee gets through Chai's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Lee swings wildly with an uppercut but Chai uses good head movement to avoid it.
Lee is pushing Chai up against the cage, for a bit of lean and pray action. Action being used the in the loosest possible sense of the word.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Lee has him pressed against the cage.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lee dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Lee clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Lee has Chai pushed against the cage.
Lee has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Chai is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
Chai is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Michael Lee has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee clinches.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee effectively controlling the action here.
Lee has Chai pressed against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Chai's elbow.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Lee breaks from the clinch.
Lee darts in and clinches Chai up against the cage.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Lee just misses with a elbow thrown towards Chai's brow.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee lands a body shot in the clinch.
Lee lands a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Chai tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lee has Chai pressed against the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Lee misses with a punch on the inside.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Chai can't break the clinch.
Chai stalling in the clinch but Lee improves position.
Lee breaks the clinch.
Lee throws a big shot that misses.
Lee throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Chai counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Chai looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Lee looks to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice body shot.
Chai cracks Lee with a right hand to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lee fails with an attempt to clinch.
A little jabbing left from Chai on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Lee rushes Chai and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Lee slows down the pace here.
Lee is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chai can do to turn this around?
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Chai being controlled against the cage.
Chai scores with a shoulder strike.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Lee.
Chai blocks a body shot from Lee.
Lee pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Michael Lee is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Lee tries to clinch up
and Chai cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee gets in close and instigates a clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Lee.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
Chai is looking to control Lee's arms but Lee gets an underhook and turns him. Now Chai has his back to the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Chai fails to land.
Chai pressing his opponent against the cage.
A nice left hand lands by Lee.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Chai blocking some punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Lee as Chai tries to tie him up.
Chai is trying to slow the pace down but that's a couple of times in a row that he's tried to get underhooks and Lee has denied him.
Lee lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chai backwards.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Lee dominated that second round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Chai tries to keep at a distance but Lee has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Chai trying to control the position but instead, Lee has worked for underhooks and has pushed Chai into the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Chaikka Chai.
Lee misses with a shot to the body
enabling Chai to counter with a crisp jab.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch up but Chai swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Lee clinches up with Chai and pushes him back against the cage.
Lee's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee tries to close the distance and clinch but Chai swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Chai swats away the attempt to clinch by Lee.
Chai looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lee tries to clinch but Chai moves away
letting Chai counter with a right hand.
Chai moves out of range as Lee strikes.
Chai swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Lee tries to clinch but Chai is having none of it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lee closes the distance looking to clinch
and Chai connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Lee moves into the clinch successfully.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Chai just leaning against Lee, taking a breather.
Chai misses with some punches.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Chai misses with a body punch.
The referee is keeping an eye on Lee - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Chai trying to stall but Lee improves his position.
Lee misses with an elbow strike.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Stalling in the clinch from Lee.
Lee has a couple of punches blocked by Chai.
Chai is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Lee is defending well for now.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Lee working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Chai.
Michael Lee's cut is getting worse.
A shot in the inside from Lee.
Lee lands with a light punch inside.
Lee misses with a body punch.
Lee throws a head punch that misses.
Lee misses with a punch to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Chai being controlled against the cage.
Lee creates a bit of distance and throws an elbow that only just misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chai goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
Chai is trying to maintain a safe position but Lee gets an underhook and turns Chai into the cage.
Lee keeps control of Chai as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Chai stalling the fight.
Lee manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Chai lands a nice uppercut.
Chai's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Lee tries to throw a body punch but Chai avoids it by throwing Lee back against the cage.
Chai leaning against his opponent.
Lee has Chai pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lee lands a nice uppercut.
Chai wants to break the clinch but can't.
Lee misses with a hook to the ribs.
A head punch on the inside from Lee fails to land.
Chai working hard to break the clinch.
Lee tries a body shot but Chai blocks it.
Lee lands a right hand.
Chaikka Chai has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Lee goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Chai's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Lee closes the distance and clinches.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lee looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Chai looking to stall.
Chai lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Michael Lee is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Lee.
And that's the end of the fight!
Michael Lee showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Lee, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Timothy Bukovac scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Michael Lee!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Supa Plex (ranked 5970 p4p, 25274 weight class) and Renato Barbosa (ranked 617 p4p, 702 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Supa Plex!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Renato Barbosa!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Barbosa tries to score a power double leg takedown but Plex sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Barbosa somewhat.
Barbosa takes one to the chin there.
Barbosa tries to clinch but Plex moves out of range.
Plex misses with a body kick.
Barbosa shoots in for a takedown but Plex shows good takedown defense.
Plex pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Barbosa back to the cage. Plex follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Plex looks for the body kick but Barbosa saw that one coming.
Plex drives through and clinches with Barbosa against the cage.
Plex dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa tries for a takedown but Plex manages to get underhooks.
Supa Plex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Barbosa.
Barbosa goes for a takedown in the clinch but Plex prevents it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plex drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Plex takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Barbosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Plex smiles and moves away.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Barbosa enables Plex to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Barbosa manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plex postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
We've been hearing that Plex has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plex.
Plex trying to control but Barbosa is working from the bottom.
Plex is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Barbosa is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Barbosa escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Plex gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Barbosa looks winded!
Plex throwing strikes from guard but Barbosa blocks nicely.
Plex with a nice head shot there.
Plex content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plex makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plex is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Plex's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Plex trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Plex distracts Barbosa with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Plex from controlling successfully.
Plex content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plex wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Plex throws an elbow that misses. Barbosa uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Plex's guard. Nice move by Barbosa!
Plex tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plex is working hard here to advance position.
Plex is trying to keep Barbosa in close.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Plex doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
Plex pulls Barbosa in close to prevent any damage.
Plex looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Barbosa puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Barbosa is pressing down on Plex's thigh, looking to free his foot. Plex is holding on for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Barbosa prevents Plex from improving his position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Supa Plex dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Barbosa tries to keep at a distance but Plex has taken the fight into the clinch.
Plex jumps guard but Barbosa stands there with Plex around his waist. Plex gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Plex is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Barbosa to keep the fight standing.
Plex breaks the clinch.
Barbosa doesn't manage to clinch there - Plex circles away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barbosa fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Plex throws a leg kick that misses.
Plex is looking to clinch.
Barbosa fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barbosa closes the distance and clinches.
Barbosa is trying to pull guard but Plex has him pressed against the cage.
Barbosa is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Supa Plex has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Renato Barbosa.
Barbosa drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Plex gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Barbosa misses with a punch on the inside.
Barbosa misses with a body punch.
Plex has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Plex is looking to take this one to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plex displaying some good clinch control by pressing Barbosa up against the cage.
Plex takes an elbow to the temple.
It looks like Supa Plex has been cut.
Barbosa goes for a takedown attempt but Plex pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Plex tries to clinch there but Barbosa circles away.
Plex tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Plex gets a takedown into half guard.
Plex is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Barbosa can do to turn this around?
Barbosa has one foot on Plex's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plex gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
We've been informed that Barbosa has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Barbosa is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Plex pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Barbosa is breathing heavily.
Plex wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Barbosa has him pressed against the cage.
Plex stalling against the cage.
Plex has picked Barbosa up - he's going for a ride! Plex dumps his opponent to the mat with a thud and settles into half guard.
Plex scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Plex trying to mount his opponent but Barbosa defends it.
Barbosa on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Plex is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Plex looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Barbosa is not content to let Plex control the position.
Plex is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Barbosa moves into full guard.
Plex makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Plex accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Plex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plex trying to control the position from guard on top but Barbosa is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Supa Plex dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Supa Plex's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
A right-left combo lands from Plex.
Plex throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
Plex keeps the fight on the outside.
Plex tries to score a power double leg takedown but Barbosa sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Plex somewhat.
Plex has Barbosa up against the cage in a clinch.
Barbosa can't get the takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Plex is trying to break the clinch but Barbosa is controlling him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Plex gets a trip takedown into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Plex scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Plex misses with a head shot. Barbosa uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barbosa looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Barbosa working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Plex.
Plex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Barbosa is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Plex postures up and lands a big shot to Barbosa's brow.
Barbosa takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Plex content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Plex pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Barbosa is keeping the position for now.
Plex with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Plex working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Plex with a flurry of punches that miss.
Plex trying to move into half guard but instead Barbosa has managed to sweep!
Barbosa looking to pass the guard.
Barbosa wants to get up but he can't break Plex's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Plex scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Barbosa with a lazy takedown attempt
and Plex connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Barbosa moves out of range as Plex throws a body kick.
Barbosa changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Plex wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Plex tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Barbosa takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Barbosa tries to counter by closing the distance.
Renato Barbosa has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Plex shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Barbosa keeping moving, preventing Plex from controlling successfully.
Plex scoring with punches to the head and body.
Plex works over Barbosa with some ground and pound from guard.
Plex content to stall in guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Barbosa keeping full guard, as Plex tries to pass.
Plex has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Plex keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Barbosa's head.
Plex stands up over Barbosa, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Plex wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barbosa preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Plex is looking to work some ground and pound but Barbosa has wrist control.
Plex wants to control from the top but Barbosa keeps moving.
Plex throws a big elbow that misses.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
Plex landing with the ground and pound.
Barbosa looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Plex is in close to Barbosa's body, working some short punches and elbows.
And that's the end of the fight!
Supa Plex showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Plex has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 30:27
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Supa Plex!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ahmed El Shaarawy (ranked 4308 p4p, 5956 weight class) and Bigi Boi Chai (ranked 507 p4p, 587 weight class). Bigi Boi Chai has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ahmed El Shaarawy's chin.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ahmed El Shaarawy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Bigi Boi Chai!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Timothy Bukovac and Percy O'Donnell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
El Shaarawy shoots in but no luck this time.
Chai raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
El Shaarawy wants to clinch
and Chai counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Ahmed El Shaarawy has been cut.
El Shaarawy leaves his chin hanging out and Chai seizes the opportunity with an uppercut! El Shaarawy crumbles to the floor in a heap! The referee steps in and tends to the downed fighter! What a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:21 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Bigi Boi Chai!
Bigi Boi Chai seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Co-main event
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Simbolon (ranked 3478 p4p, 5374 weight class) and Tyson Iii (ranked 430 p4p, 564 weight class). Simbolon comes to the cage accompanied by Beat It. Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Daniel Simbolon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tyson Iii!
The judges for this bout are Don Winkell, Percy O'Donnell and Timothy Bukovac.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iii tries to clinch
and Simbolon counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
No joy there for Simbolon, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Simbolon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iii moves away.
Simbolon throws a jab but it's blocked by Iii.
Iii is looking for the big counter here.
Nice defenses there by Iii.
A big right from Simbolon misses.
Simbolon has managed to clinch.
Iii tries to pull guard but Simbolon forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Iii wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Simbolon pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Iii uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Simbolon.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Iii moves out of range as Simbolon strikes.
Iii replies with a solid counter kick to the body but Simbolon blocks it well.
Iii fails to land with a series of punches.
Iii takes a jab right on the kisser.
It looks like Tyson Iii has been cut.
Simbolon ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Simbolon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Iii.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Simbolon.
Daniel Simbolon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Simbolon lands a nice looking body shot.
Simbolon definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Iii looks winded!
Simbolon cracks Iii with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Simbolon misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Iii.
Simbolon misses with a looping right.
Iii tries to counter by closing the distance.
Simbolon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Iii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Simbolon.
Simbolon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Iii moves away.
Iii ducks under a wild hook from Simbolon.
Iii tries for a takedown but Simbolon sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Simbolon cracks Iii with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Daniel Simbolon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Iii wants to clinch up but Simbolon keeps it at a distance.
Iii takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Simbolon steps in with a hook that catches Iii right on the chin and knocks him to the floor! Simbolon follows him down with more strikes and that's all she wrote! Iii looks absolutely devastated.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Daniel Simbolon!
Daniel Simbolon seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Stian Lygre (ranked 3090 p4p, 3037 weight class) and Jhonny Sparks (ranked 314 p4p, 308 weight class). Lygre comes to the cage accompanied by ADHD. Jhonny Sparks struggled to make weight for this fight. He only made it down to 146.7lbs at the first attempt and had to take the additional two hours to make the official bout weight. Let's see how much it's taken out of him. Stian Lygre has a significant reach advantage - let's see if he can make it count.
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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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stian Lygre!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Jhonny Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Percy O'Donnell, Jack Bonds and Don Winkell.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lygre shoots in for a takedown but Sparks shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lygre feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Lygre misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Sparks fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Lygre sprawls well initially but Sparks persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Sparks stalling.
Lygre is trying to stand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lygre is trying to get back to full guard.
Sparks trying to control the action but Lygre is working from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Sparks not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Lygre is looking to control Sparks's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Lygre avoid being mounted?
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Lygre.
Sparks shoots in for a takedown and gets it. Let's see what he's got on the mat.
Lygre is scooting his butt against the cage and has managed to get back to his feet. Sparks presses him back against the cage, presumably looking to take the fight back to the mat.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Sparks gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Lygre.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre is working for a takedown up against the cage. He can't get it on this occasion though.
Lygre is looking to take this one to the mat.
Sparks is looking for a takedown.
Lygre is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Sparks is working for takedown but Lygre is calmly controlling the position for now.
Lygre wants a takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lygre gets underhooks to prevent Sparks's takedown attempt.
Lygre manages to pull guard.
Sparks postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Lygre is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Sparks missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Sparks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Lygre tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Sparks working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Lygre will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks trying to control the position from guard on top but Lygre is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lygre working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Sparks doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Sparks manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Sparks stays in close to Lygre's body and controls the position.
Lygre pulls Sparks in close to prevent any damage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Lygre throws his legs up looking for a submission but Sparks uses it to pass to side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Lygre shoots in and gets a takedown into Sparks's guard.
Our spies down at at Next Level MMA inform us that Sparks has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sparks controls Lygre momentarily but Lygre frees himself.
Lygre trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Lygre is really struggling to control Sparks but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Sparks manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Lygre manages to get himself to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
Lygre avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks throwing strikes but missing.
Stian Lygre overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Sparks accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Sparks trying to pass the guard. He's being very persistent here but Lygre manages to land a sweep and now he's on top!
Lygre trying to control but Sparks is working from the bottom.
Sparks managing to control the position.
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.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Sparks preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Sparks can do anything to dispel that myth.
Lygre trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Lygre trying to control the position from guard on top but Sparks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Sparks is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Sparks shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lygre is trying to defend but Sparks finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lygre is trying to maintain the position but Sparks is very close to passing his half guard.
Sparks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Lygre really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Lygre wants to control but Sparks is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Lygre wants to sweep but Sparks has passed to side control!
Lygre can't do much from the bottom here.
Lygre tries to wriggle free to get back to his feet but he's given up his back! Oops.
Sparks lands with a hammerfist to the side of Lygre's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Jhonny Sparks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! And we move into the final round!
Sparks bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Lygre bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Jhonny Sparks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sparks doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Lygre counters with a two punch combo.
Sparks stuffs the takedown attempt from Lygre. Lygre gets slowly back to his feet.
Sparks dives in for a single leg takedown but Lygre sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Stian Lygre is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Lygre goes for a double leg but Sparks avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Sparks continues to drive forward.
Lygre is trying to pull guard but being pressed up against the cage enables Sparks to keep the fight standing.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Stian Lygre. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Lygre pulls guard.
Lygre wriggles free and stands up.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Horrible takedown attempt by Lygre or perhaps it was just good defense by Sparks, which made it look bad.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Sparks slips a nice elbow through Lygre's hands, connecting with Lygre's forehead.
Lygre has one foot on Sparks's thigh - he pushes off and manages to get back to his feet.
Sparks misses with a takedown attempt - Lygre sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Sparks tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Lygre swivels and escapes.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Lygre avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Jhonny Sparks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks is pressed up against the cage. Lygre has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Sparks down to the mat. Sparks avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Lygre rushes Sparks and presses him up against the cage.
Sparks works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Lygre is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Lygre has control of Sparks's left arm, preventing Sparks from doing any damage.
Sparks sitting in guard here, content to control.
Sparks prevents Lygre from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sparks sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Lygre trying to keep a closed guard but Sparks is proving a slippery customer.
Sparks preventing the sweep.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sparks fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Lygre stuffs the takedown.
Lygre closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Sparks to the mat! Sparks manages to get full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lygre wants to stand but Sparks is controlling his posture from full guard.
Sparks controls Lygre momentarily but Lygre frees himself.
Lygre in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Lygre wants to control from the top but Sparks keeps moving.
Lygre looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Lygre tries to free his leg and advance position but Sparks is retaining full guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stian Lygre showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Sparks has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Percy O'Donnell scores the fight 28:29
Judge Jack Bonds scores the fight 28:29
Judge Don Winkell scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jhonny Sparks!
Jhonny Sparks tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
Stian Lygre was interviewed post fight and said 'I'll learn from this and I will be back. '.
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