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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Der Hund (ranked 21258 p4p, 24487 weight class) and James Cortes (ranked 574 p4p, 530 weight class). Hund kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Dogs of War. 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 3 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Der Hund!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, James Cortes!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Micheangelo Fripello and Chris Saunders.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A momentary lapse in concentration from Hund enables Cortes to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Hund manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Cortes wants to control from the top but Hund keeps moving.
Hund has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Cortes is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cortes preventing the sweep.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cortes wants to stand but Hund is controlling his posture from full guard.
Hund looking to control.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cortes trying to control but Hund is working from the bottom.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Cortes shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Hund counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Hund has clasped his hands together around Cortes's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Cortes is trying to control Hund's posture but Hund avoids it.
Hund wants to control but Cortes is keeping him busy.
Hund decides to stand up, so the ref orders Cortes to his feet.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown but Hund shows good takedown defense.
An attempted straight right counter from Hund misses the target.
Cortes changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Hund looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Hund can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes wants to control but Hund is keeping him busy.
Hund is looking to regain half guard here but Cortes keeps moving and retains side control.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hund manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Cortes wants to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Cortes is staying active underneath Hund, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Cortes tries to get to full guard but Hund has control of the leg.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Hund there.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Hund controlling the action here.
Hund is working for an americana but Cortes has been sneaky and has managed to get back to half guard, whilst Hund was thinking about the submission.
Hund pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cortes is keeping the position for now.
Hund is working hard here to advance position.
Cortes wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
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.
Cortes keeping moving, preventing Hund from controlling successfully.
Hund landing with the ground and pound.
Hund with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hund wants to control from the top but Cortes keeps moving.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Cortes has his hands on Hund's head, controlling the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Der Hund 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.
Hund closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Hund lands in his opponent's guard.
Hund stands and steps away. Cortes gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
Cortes shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Hund but Hund pushes him off and we're back to square one.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hund throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hund gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Hund.
That's one minute gone in the round.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Hund misses with a knee to the head.
Cortes is trying to pull guard but Hund has him pressed against the cage.
Cortes is trying to force a seperation but Hund has the dominant position.
Cortes pulls Hund into guard.
Hund content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Cortes tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Hund with a nice head shot there.
Hund gets to his feet - Cortes follows without any prompting.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Hund is defended easily by Cortes.
Hund sets himself, and Cortes steps forward looking for the clinch! Hund avoids it this time.
Hund looks for a takedown but Cortes sprawls well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes shoots for a double leg takedown but Hund sprawls well. He's pushed Cortes's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Der Hund has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of James Cortes.
Cortes closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Hund quickly recovers to half guard.
Hund has managed to escape just enough to sneak back to his feet but Cortes is on him like a limpet, forcing Hund back against the cage.
Cortes is breathing heavily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cortes stops a takedown attempt from Hund.
Cortes wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hund has him pressed against the cage.
Hund breaks from the clinch.
Cortes gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Cortes jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Hund walks away with a smile on his face. Cortes gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hund looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cortes has closed the distance and engaged Hund in a clinch.
Cortes scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hund landing knees to the body.
Hund landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hund breaks the clinch.
Hund gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Hund gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
Hund is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Cortes trying to keep a closed guard but Hund is proving a slippery customer.
Hund tries to free his leg and advance position but Cortes is retaining full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hund slips nicely into half guard.
Hund thows a huge punch but Cortes dodges it nicely.
Cortes is not content to let Hund control the position.
Cortes looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Hund decides to stand up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Der Hund dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Hund dives in and scores a takedown into Cortes's guard.
Cortes looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Hund puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Hund is trying to control. Cortes wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Hund is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Cortes can do to turn this around?
Cortes is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hund takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Cortes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hund is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hund looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Still in half guard, Hund seems content to control.
Cortes is trying to maintain the position but Hund is very close to passing his half guard.
Hund perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
Hund works his foot free and advances to mount.
Cortes takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cortes working to try and regain half guard.
Hund lands a couple of nice shots there from mount.
Der Hund overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Hund scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Cortes?
Hund scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Hund has hold of Cortes's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Cortes manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
Hund with shots to the head and body - Cortes looks very uncomfortable down there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hund connects with a couple of good shots from mount.
 Cortes is rocked!
 It looks like James Cortes has been cut.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hund has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Cortes's face.
Cortes is still in real trouble! Can Hund finish him?
Hund loads up with a big shot that hurts Cortes! He's pulled Hund in close but Hund has postured up and lands more strikes. Can Cortes survive? More strikes from Hund and Cortes is out! The ref jumps in to save him! Brutal ground and pound!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:32 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Der Hund!
An out of breath Der Hund thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gregory Leighton (ranked 24616 p4p, 24771 weight class) and Street Jackson (ranked 559 p4p, 554 weight class). Leighton's entrance music is Bulls on Parade. A fine choice. 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 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Gregory Leighton!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Street Jackson!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Colin Fray.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Leighton fails to land the takedown.
Jackson unleashes a big counter combination but Leighton bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jackson takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Leighton shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Jackson pinned against the cage. Jackson gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
As Leighton backs off Jackson throws a huge counter combo but Leighton manages to avoid it all.
Leighton throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Jackson's waist but Jackson gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Leighton off to one side.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gregory Leighton. That's going to take a lot out of him.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Leighton feints and as Jackson raises his hands in defense, Leighton changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Leighton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson keeping full guard, as Leighton tries to pass.
Jackson wants to get back to his feet but Leighton is in a dominant position and won't allow it.
Leighton trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leighton postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Leighton prevents Jackson from getting back to his feet.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Leighton is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Leighton stands and throws Jackson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Leighton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Jackson trying to remain calm as Leighton controls from the top position.
Leighton seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Jackson for as long as he can get away with.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Leighton lands some shots froms side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson wants to escape from the position here - easier said than done!
Leighton cracks Jackson with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Jackson is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Leighton lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Jackson down.
Jackson looks winded!
Leighton taking a breather here.
Leighton scores with a couple of short elbows.
Leighton in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Leighton 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Leighton taking a breather here.
Leighton postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here as Leighton stalls from top position.
Jackson is working hard to escape and get back to his feet. After a battle for position, Leighton asserts his dominance and retains side control.
Leighton working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Leighton working the ground and pound but he's contacting the mat, not the fighter.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Leighton looks up at the clock and then as Jackson takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Leighton smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Jackson wants to get back to his feet.
Leighton thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Gregory Leighton dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Leighton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Leighton swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jackson throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Leighton is looking for a counter combo.
Leighton looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leighton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gregory Leighton seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Leighton moves in looking to clinch but Jackson pushes him off.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
Leighton has a takedown stuffed.
Jackson throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Leighton moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Leighton clinches up against the cage.
Leighton is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jackson can do to turn this around?
Leighton goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Leighton pulls guard successfully.
Leighton is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Leighton is actively looking for submissions from his back. He's worked himself a little space on the bottom and seems to be going for a triangle. No, he's switched into an armbar! That was slick! Jackson rolls with it to try and escape but Leighton cranks on the arm and Jackson is forced to tap out! This one is aaaaaaaaall over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:36 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Gregory Leighton!
A very excited looking Gregory Leighton 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Noah Arkamus (ranked 5330 p4p, 24623 weight class) and Taistelu Jaska (ranked 523 p4p, 571 weight class). Jaska is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Taistelu Jaska Theme from youtube. Taistelu Jaska is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the 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 Hilo, Noah Arkamus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Taistelu Jaska!
The judges for this bout are Roger Salmon, Paul Gruel and Jeff Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jaska scores with a takedown into Arkamus's guard.
Arkamus has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Arkamus looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Jaska showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Jaska throwing strikes from guard but Arkamus blocks nicely.
Jaska wants to get up but he can't break Arkamus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Jaska connects with a couple of short punches.
Jaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Arkamus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Jaska is in close to Arkamus's body, working some short punches and elbows.
Jaska really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Arkamus. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Arkamus looking to hit a scissor sweep but Jaska is one step ahead there.
Jaska 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.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaska has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Arkamus is proving hard to escape from.
Jaska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
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.
Jaska wanted to stand there but Arkamus had control of the position.
Arkamus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaska engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Jaska landing some decent shots from guard.
Jaska wants to control from the top but Arkamus keeps moving.
Jaska with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Arkamus is looking for a triangle but Jaska pushes his legs off easily.
Jaska wants to control from the top but Arkamus keeps moving.
Arkamus will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Jaska 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.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jaska working some strikes from top position.
Jaska controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Arkamus had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Jaska defends it easily.
Jaska is looking to stand up but Arkamus won't let him.
Jaska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Jaska content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Arkamus keeping full guard, as Jaska tries to pass.
Jaska wants to get up but he can't break Arkamus's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Arkamus keeping full guard, as Jaska tries to pass.
Jaska must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkamus is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jaska postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Jaska stands up and waves to Arkamus to follow him.
Jaska moves into the clinch successfully.
Jaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arkamus really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Jaska scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Arkamus looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaska looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaska wants to stand up but Arkamus is controlling the position.
Jaska postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Arkamus to stand up.
Jaska looking to score a takedown here. Arkamus is defending well but Jaska drives through and ends up in Arkamus's guard.
Jaska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jaska rushes Arkamus and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jaska gets the body lock takedown. After a quick scramble, Arkamus regains guard.
Jaska decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Jaska rushes Arkamus and presses him up against the cage.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arkamus jumps guard but Jaska stands there with Arkamus around his waist. Arkamus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Jaska gets a nice trip takedown into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taistelu Jaska dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Jaska lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Arkamus backs up against the cage.
Jaska lands with a nice combination. Arkamus backs away looking to recover.
Jaska moves into the clinch.
Jaska breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Arkamus shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Jaska but Jaska pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Nice body kick from Jaska.
Arkamus tries to keep at a distance but Jaska has taken the fight into the clinch.
Jaska tightens his grip and picks Arkamus up, before dumping him to the ground. Arkamus manages to land in guard.
We've been informed that Jaska has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Jaska sitting in guard here, content to control.
Jaska scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Jaska trying to stand up but can't free himself from Arkamus's guard.
Jaska content to stall in guard here.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Jaska working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
Jaska lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Arkamus looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Jaska has picked Arkamus up and slammed him! Arkamus can't keep hold of the triangle and Jaska manages to pass to side control!
Jaska lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Arkamus down.
Jaska scores with punches from side control.
Jaska is putting a hurting on Arkamus here, landing some big shots from side control.
Jaska in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
Jaska wants to control but Arkamus is keeping him busy.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkamus manages to get back to half guard.
Jaska performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Jaska drops an elbow to the side of Arkamus's head.
Arkamus is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Jaska scores with a couple of nice shots.
Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.
Jaska is working for a submission of some sort.
Taistelu Jaska has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jaska stands up and beckons Arkamus to join him on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Arkamus enables Jaska to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Arkamus manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Jaska is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Arkamus is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Jaska defends well.
Arkamus looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jaska cracks Arkamus with a solid left hand.
Arkamus can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Jaska controls the pace.
Jaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arkamus is keeping the position for now.
Jaska trying to control the position from guard on top but Arkamus is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaska looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Jaska's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Jaska pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Arkamus is keeping the position for now.
Arkamus working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Jaska has passed into half guard!
Jaska trying to pass the guard but Arkamus defending well.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Arkamus wants to get back to full guard but Jaska has passed into side control.
Arkamus is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Taistelu Jaska showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Jaska closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Arkamus did well to prevent Jaska getting side control.
Jaska is taking a breather. Arkamus 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.
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.
Arkamus is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Jaska pulls his head out easily.
Jaska is nestled in close to Arkamus, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Jaska is keen to just control but Arkamus is a slippery customer.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Jaska in particular looking to stall.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jaska decides to stand up and try his luck on the feet.
Jaska closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Jaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arkamus keeps working.
Jaska controls the position.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jaska wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Arkamus, who protects the arm well.
Jaska controls the position.
Arkamus is looking for a sweep.
Jaska lands a nice forearm strike.
Jaska working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
Jaska tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Arkamus is looking for a sweep.
Jaska has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jaska wants to lay and pray for a moment but Arkamus keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Arkamus looking for a sweep but Jaska has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Jaska landing strikes from the mount and Arkamus is in trouble!
Arkamus tries to reverse the position but Jaska maintains control.
Jaska scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Arkamus?
Jaska stands up from mount. Strange move.
Arkamus tries to sprawl but Jaska drives through with a takedown into half guard.
Arkamus has hold of Jaska's hands but Jaska slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Well, if Jaska is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Arkamus looking for submissions off his back.
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Arkamus looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Jaska trying to pass the guard but Arkamus defending well.
Nice strikes from Jaska there.
Nice strikes from Jaska there.
Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.
Jaska slips a nice elbow through Arkamus's hands, connecting with Arkamus's forehead.
Jaska is trying to work for a kimura but Arkamus is defending well.
Jaska tries to pass the half guard into mount. Arkamus knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jaska scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Arkamus is staying active underneath Jaska, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.
Jaska looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Arkamus with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Arkamus actively working from the bottom here.
Jaska wants to stand but Arkamus has hold of a leg and an arm, so he's trapped for now.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Jaska passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Arkamus!
Noah Arkamus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jaska is standing up out of mount! Strange tactic there - he must really want this one on the feet!
And that's the end of the fight!
Taistelu Jaska comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Jaska 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 Roger Salmon scores the fight 26:30
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 26:30
Judge Jeff Smith scores the fight 26:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Taistelu Jaska!
After the fight, Taistelu Jaska 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Steve Marshal (ranked 4542 p4p, 24779 weight class) and Jacky Chan (ranked 493 p4p, 557 weight class). Steve Marshal could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Jacky Chan's chin.
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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 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Steve Marshal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jacky Chan!
The judges for this bout are Jeff Smith, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nice takedown defense from Chan. No joy for Marshal on that attempt.
Chan changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Chan shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Chan showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chan slows the pace down in half guard.
Chan seems to be working for a kimura but Marshal defends the submission attempt.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Chan lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal is looking for a sweep. Chan is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chan trying to control the pace.
Marshal knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Chan on the ground.
Chan takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Marshal wants to get back to full guard.
Marshal keeping hold of Chan's head, controlling as best he can.
Marshal continues to stall.
Chan wants to pass to mount but Marshal is defending the position.
Marshal blocking the ground and pound attempt from Chan.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
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. Chan connects with a nice short shot to Marshal's temple.
Chan stalling.
Marshal on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Marshal tries to get out of the position.
Marshal keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Chan throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Marshal keeps control of the position for the meantime.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Chan tries to keep at a distance but Marshal has taken the fight into the clinch.
Chan tries to circle away but Marshal has him pinned against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal displaying some good clinch control by pressing Chan up against the cage.
Marshal is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Chan is defending well.
Marshal prevents a takedown attempt there.
Marshal pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Marshal forces Chan back against the cage and clinches.
Marshal wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Chan jumps guard but Marshal turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Chan should think about turning a few of those tyres round his middle into muscle if he wants people to take him seriously as an athlete.
Chan is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Marshal pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Steve Marshal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jacky Chan.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Marshal drags the fight down to the ground.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Marshal is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Marshal controlling Chan's posture.
Chan trying to control the position from guard on top but Marshal is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Marshal pulls Chan in close to prevent any damage.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Marshal wants to improve his position but instead Chan has moved into half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Jacky Chan will probably get the nod.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Marshal rushes Chan and presses him up against the cage.
Marshal is trying to drag Chan to the mat but Chan just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Chan avoiding damage as Marshal throws knees to the body.
Chan is trying to pull guard but Marshal turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Chan tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Marshal breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Marshal closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Chan's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Marshal landing some decent shots from guard.
Chan looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Marshal wants to get up but he can't break Chan's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Marshal is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Marshal with a flurry of punches that miss.
Chan is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Chan tries to strike from the bottom.
Marshal has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Marshal engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Chan is working an open guard so Marshal takes the opportunity to get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Chan fails to land the takedown.
Chan is breathing heavily.
Chan keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
No luck for Marshal with that takedown attempt.
Chan doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Steve Marshal. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Chan blocks a head kick by Marshal.
Chan is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Marshal closes the distance and clinches.
Marshal is looking to take this one to the mat.
Marshal can't get the takedown.
Marshal has Chan pressed against the cage, preventing Chan from circling away and getting back to striking at range.
Marshal manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Marshal has control of Chan's left arm, preventing Chan from doing any damage.
Marshal is looking to sweep but instead, Chan has passed into half guard.
Marshal looking for submissions off his back.
Steve Marshal overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Chan is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Marshal defends it well.
Marshal tries to roll over but Chan keeps him under control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Marshal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Chan trying to mount his opponent but Marshal defends it.
Marshal keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Steve Marshal dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Marshal stuffs the takedown attempt from Chan. Chan gets slowly back to his feet.
A punch lands to the side of Chan 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Marshal throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Nice takedown defense from Marshal. No joy for Chan on that attempt.
Marshal looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Marshal lands a big right hook! Chan looks hurt but is still standing! Marshal lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Chan falls down and Marshal dives in with a huge hammer fist! Chan's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Marshal runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:37 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Steve Marshal!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ming Quan (ranked 4337 p4p, 4252 weight class) and Freddy Kruger (ranked 487 p4p, 483 weight class). Quan comes to the cage accompanied by Flash - Queen. Freddy Kruger will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Ming Quan!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Freddy Kruger!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Ryoma Takatsuka and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Quan shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Kruger defends it nicely.
Kruger counters with a body kick.
Quan tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kruger was well out of range. Poor timing from Quan.
Kruger shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Quan as he avoids it easily.
Kruger shoots in but Quan avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Quan closes the distance and clinches.
Quan is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Ming Quan has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Freddy Kruger.
Kruger trying to land knees to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Quan tries to land knees in the clinch but Kruger avoids the damage to the body.
Kruger is fighting off a takedown attempt but Quan is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Kruger to the mat. Kruger regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Kruger working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Quan has passed into half guard!
Well, if Quan is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kruger on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Quan in particular looking to stall.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Kruger can do anything to dispel that myth.
Kruger trying to control here.
Quan sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Kruger tries to regain full guard. Instead though, Quan has advanced to mount. Uh oh.
Kruger is trying desperately to improve position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kruger throwing punches from his back but nothing is landing.
Quan tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Kruger really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Quan. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Kruger is trying to escape the mount.
Quan lands a big shot there that rocks Kruger but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Quan's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Quan controlling from the full mount.
Quan looking to secure an arm triangle but Kruger defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Quan has isolated one of Kruger's arms. Kruger looking to fight him off but Quan twists into an armbar. It's tight... Will he tap?? YES, he's tapped! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Ming Quan!
Post fight, Ming Quan took to the microphone: '“Every thousand years, I test each life system in the Universe. I visit it with mysteries, earthquakes, unpredicted eclipses, strange craters in the wilderness... if these are taken as natural, I judge that system ignorant and harmless - I spare it. But if the Hand of Ming is recognized.....'.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ranganathan Iyer (ranked 3448 p4p, 5083 weight class) and Darth Vader Lord (ranked 440 p4p, 512 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Darth Vader Lord enters the cage!
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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 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Ranganathan Iyer!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Darth Vader Lord!
The judges for this bout are Colin Fray, Josh West and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Iyer throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Lord was covering up waiting for the punch and Iyer finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Lord looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Iyer distracts Lord with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Lord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lord is looking for a triangle but Iyer pushes his legs off easily.
Lord looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Iyer has picked Lord up and slammed him! Lord can't keep hold of the triangle and Iyer manages to pass to side control!
Iyer tries to move into full mount but can't pass Lord's legs.
Iyer is trying to get an arm triangle but Lord is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord is looking for a sweep.
Iyer trying to control the position but Lord is working away.
Lord is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer controls the position.
Lord tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Lord looking for a sweep but Iyer has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Lord is wriggling around trying to escape.
Iyer scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Lord?
Iyer wants to control the pace but Lord is squirming around nicely.
Lord is in all sorts of trouble here.
Iyer wants to finish this one by submission but Lord is holding onto his waist, trying to prevent any attacks from Iyer.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Iyer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Lord working to try and regain half guard.
Iyer wants to control the pace but Lord is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lord tries to reverse the position but Iyer maintains control.
Lord keeps trying to improve his position.
The referee warns Lord that he has to improve his position here as he takes two more clean shots to the head.
A nice elbow there by Iyer.
Iyer is landing with some decent strikes but Lord is trying to advance his position so the referee is letting the fight continue.
Iyer raining down hammerfists from mount.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Iyer lands a heavy elbow.
Lord is rocked!
Lord working to try and regain half guard.
Lord is still in real trouble! Can Iyer finish him?
Lord in a bad spot here, taking shots to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape.
Iyer is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Lord has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Iyer in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Iyer prevents Lord from getting the reversal.
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape.
Lord gets back to half guard.
Lord seems to have recovered his senses.
Iyer looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iyer wants to get back to his feet.
Iyer wants to free his trapped foot but Lord is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Iyer is working for a kimura but Lord is defending it quite comfortably.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it.
Iyer knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Lord on the ground.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranganathan Iyer dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Lord shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Iyer but Iyer pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Iyer rushes Lord and presses him up against the cage.
Lord goes for a takedown in the clinch but Iyer prevents it.
Iyer taking a breather.
Lord tries for a takedown but Iyer manages to get underhooks.
Ranganathan Iyer has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Darth Vader Lord.
Iyer pulls guard successfully.
Iyer trying to keep a closed guard but Lord is proving a slippery customer.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Iyer is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Iyer has escaped and now he's on top!
Lord looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Iyer chips away with some ground and pound.
Lord keeping moving, preventing Iyer from controlling successfully.
Lord throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Iyer decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Lord shoots in looking for a takedown. Iyer tries to sprawl out of it but Lord keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Iyer manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Iyer scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice strikes from Iyer there.
Lord actively working from the bottom here.
Lord has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Cobra Kai Dojo. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Iyer lands a nice short elbow.
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Iyer trying to control from half guard but Lord is working away.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer is nestled in close to Lord, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Iyer is looking for a kimura here.
Lord with the active half guard here but Iyer passes nicely into side control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Iyer landing a few strikes.
Lord tries to bench press Iyer off him but Iyer keeps the position.
Iyer trying to control the position but Lord is working away.
Iyer stands up and beckons Lord to his feet.
Lord shoots in looking for a takedown but Iyer manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Lord's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Lord is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Iyer lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Iyer.
Lord closes the distance and clinches up with Iyer, looking for a takedown. Lord pushes Iyer against the cage but Iyer circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Iyer drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Lord tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Iyer wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Iyer trying to control the action but Lord is working from the bottom.
Iyer is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Lord is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Lord is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Iyer's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Iyer takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Ranganathan Iyer overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Lord looking for submissions off his back.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ranganathan Iyer dominated that second round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action! This is the final round!
Lord shoots in for a takedown but Iyer shows good takedown defense.
Lord with a lazy takedown attempt
and Iyer cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Iyer throws a combination. Lord tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Iyer shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Lord is trying to defend but Iyer finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Iyer scoring with strikes to the body and head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Iyer trying to mount his opponent but Lord defends it.
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer wants to take a breather but Lord is having none of it.
Lord actively working from the bottom here.
Iyer wants to pass to mount but Lord is defending the position.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Lord looking for submissions off his back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Lord looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Lord looking for submissions off his back.
Lord is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Iyer pulls his head out easily.
Iyer drops an elbow to the side of Lord's head.
Lord has hold of Iyer's hands but Iyer slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Lord looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Lord actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lord looking for submissions off his back.
Iyer works his foot free and advances to mount.
Lord is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Iyer putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape.
Iyer is going oldschool here, as he tries to force Lord to tap using a forearm choke. This isn't 1993 though, so Lord shrugs it off.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lord can't escape the position.
Lord is still trying to improve position.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Iyer can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Lord is looking to escape.
Darth Vader Lord has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Ranganathan Iyer is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Iyer breaks from Lord's wrist control and lands an elbow.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ranganathan Iyer showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Iyer 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 Colin Fray scores the fight 30:27
Judge Josh West scores the fight 30:27
Judge Paul Gruel scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Ranganathan Iyer!
A determined Ranganathan Iyer didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Anakin Skywalker (ranked 4897 p4p, 3248 weight class) and Baki Hanma (ranked 504 p4p, 417 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Baki Hanma was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Anakin Skywalker !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Baki Hanma!
The judges for this bout are Chris Saunders, Paul Gruel and Josh West.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hanma lands with a hook. Skywalker tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Skywalker looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Skywalker looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Hanma moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Hanma lands with an overhand left.
Hanma lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
 Skywalker is rocked!
Hanma lands a big right hook! Skywalker looks hurt but is still standing! Hanma lands a left jab and another right hook! This time Skywalker falls down and Hanma dives in with a huge hammer fist! Skywalker 's eyes roll back! The referee calls for the bell and Hanma runs up the cage to celebrate with his fans!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Baki Hanma!
Baki Hanma really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that PWNAGEâ„¢ logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
Anakin Skywalker spoke after the fight, saying 'I let you win because you are handicap ha ha ha! '.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Resin Wicked (ranked 3749 p4p, 3019 weight class) and Phillip Coles (ranked 466 p4p, 393 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Resin Wicked !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Phillip Coles!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Paul Gruel.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wicked takes one to the side of the head.
Wicked looks exhausted already! Oh dear, he should have come in in better shape than this!
Wicked fails with the takedown
and Coles counters with a straight that turns Wicked 's legs to rubber! Coles pushes forward with more strikes and Wicked goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Phillip Coles!
Phillip Coles 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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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between King Captain Master Daddy High (ranked 2599 p4p, 1814 weight class) and Jason Voorhees (ranked 354 p4p, 230 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, King Captain Master Daddy High!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jason Voorhees!
The judges for this bout are Josh West, Jeff Smith and Roger Salmon.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
High takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Voorhees connects with a body shot.
Voorhees misses the jab.
High really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Voorhees getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Voorhees lands a slapping body shot.
High is breathing heavily.
Voorhees fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches High on the side of the head.
 It looks like King Captain Master Daddy High has been cut.
High fails with the takedown.
High on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Voorhees is looking to chop away at High's legs.
High changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Voorhees tries to avoid it but High manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Voorhees to the ground. Voorhees escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Voorhees lands a big right hand that sends High crashing to the mat! Voorhees stays standing though and waves High back to his feet!
High is rocked!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Voorhees lands hard precision jab right on the jaw that stiffens High up and sends him tumbling to the mat! The ref grabs Voorhees from behind before he can pounce. Some folks in the crowd didn't like that stoppage, but I saw High's eyes roll way back in his head, he was done.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Jason Voorhees!
Jason Voorhees decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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