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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Derek Patterson (ranked 3759 p4p, 2538 weight class) and Johny Handicks (ranked 428 p4p, 318 weight class). Patterson comes to the cage accompanied by I'm So High. Nashville Pussy. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Derek Patterson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 23 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Johny Handicks!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Handicks fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Patterson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Handicks with a jab.
Patterson misses with a leg kick.
Handicks looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Patterson throws a jab but it's blocked by Handicks.
Handicks works over Patterson's head and body with a nice combination.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Handicks connects with a jab.
Patterson uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Handicks.
As Handicks backs away, Patterson returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Patterson throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Handicks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Patterson looks to land a left hand but Handicks moved out of range nicely.
Handicks's jab looks to have found its range, popping Patterson under the eye.
Handicks throws a jab but it's blocked by Patterson.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Handicks lands a jab to the head.
Good exchange - Patterson coming out on top.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Handicks misses with a jab to the body
and Patterson counters with a solid body kick.
Patterson has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
A jab from Handicks misses.
A low kick from Patterson is predictable there
and Handicks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Handicks misses with a series of wild punches.
Patterson throws an overhand right that lands on Handicks's shoulder, as Handicks tries to avoid the shot.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Handicks misses with a lunging right hand
and Patterson counters with a left to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Patterson lands a really nice looking cross but Handicks seems unphased.
 Handicks is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Handicks displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Patterson throws out the jab.
Handicks scores with a punch to the head.
The fighters circling - Handicks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Patterson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Handicks.
Handicks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Patterson.
Patterson loads up on a big right hand but Handicks slips the punch.
Patterson lands a right hook to the body.
Handicks uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Patterson.
Handicks takes a swing at Patterson's ribcage but misses.
Handicks moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Handicks misses with a body shot.
Handicks is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Patterson doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Handicks defending well as Patterson loads up on a big left hand.
Handicks smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Patterson throws a lazy right hand but Handicks sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks misses with a combination
letting Patterson counter with a right hand.
Handicks keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Handicks swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Handicks cracks Patterson with a good jab.
A jab from Handicks misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Patterson is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Handicks.
Patterson throws a leg kick but Handicks sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Johny Handicks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Patterson throws a head kick but Handicks moves out of range.
Handicks misses with an uppercut
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice uppercut there from Patterson.
Patterson throws a hook to the side of Handicks's head but Handicks sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Handicks throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Handicks stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Patterson lands a jab to the head.
Patterson steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Handicks.
Handicks lands a slapping body shot.
Handicks throws a big shot that misses.
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 Derek Patterson 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.
Patterson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Handicks counters with a stiff right hand.
Handicks takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Patterson misses with a left hand
and Handicks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Handicks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Patterson to score with a decent uppercut.
Handicks is still on wobbly legs! Can Patterson finish him?
Handicks waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Patterson.
Handicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Patterson throws a counter high kick but Handicks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Handicks seems to have recovered his senses.
Handicks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Patterson moves away.
Patterson is looking to counter punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Patterson throws a hook but Handicks avoids it easily.
Patterson lands a nice hook to Handicks's body. Handicks takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Handicks throws a looping overhand right but Patterson ducks down to avoid it.
Handicks throws a lazy right hand but Patterson sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Patterson misses with an uppercut.
Handicks misses with a hook. Patterson ducked under it nicely.
Handicks throws a poor cross that misses
and Patterson counters with a stiff right hand.
Jab from Patterson.
Handicks bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Patterson comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Handicks falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Handicks was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:29 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Derek Patterson!
Derek Patterson took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Ma Balls Is Hot Clothing for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Bjorn IronSide (ranked 3673 p4p, 2599 weight class) and Jean Cristopher La Vellei (ranked 414 p4p, 324 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 27 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Gregory Folan and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from La Vellei.
La Vellei throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. IronSide tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. La Vellei is in IronSide's guard.
IronSide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard.
La Vellei looking for submissions from the bottom but instead IronSide passes into side control.
La Vellei is in a bad spot here and he knows it... just holding on for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei tries to bench press IronSide off him but IronSide keeps the position.
La Vellei is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
IronSide wants to control but La Vellei is keeping him busy.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei is trying to buck IronSide off.
La Vellei sneaks back into half guard.
La Vellei is trying to get back to full guard.
IronSide works his way into side control.
La Vellei is looking to regain half guard here but IronSide keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
IronSide trying to control the action but La Vellei is working from the bottom.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
La Vellei is trying to improve his position.
La Vellei looks to move to half guard but instead IronSide has passed into mount! Damn!
IronSide goes for an armbar but La Vellei turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from La Vellei.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but IronSide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing.
La Vellei trying to control the position from guard on top but IronSide is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
IronSide working a defensive guard here.
La Vellei is looking to work some ground and pound but IronSide has wrist control.
La Vellei pushes down on IronSide's leg and manages to get into half guard.
La Vellei wants to take a breather but IronSide is having none of it.
IronSide has hold of La Vellei's hands but La Vellei slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
La Vellei not doing much here.
La Vellei sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. IronSide defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
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. La Vellei connects with a nice short shot to IronSide's temple.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. La Vellei lands a nice short elbow.
IronSide is staying active underneath La Vellei, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
La Vellei is looking for a kimura here.
IronSide is looking to improve his position.
IronSide is trying to defend against the ground and pound but La Vellei scores with a couple of nice shots.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
IronSide is trying to stand up here but La Vellei is controlling him well.
La Vellei prevents IronSide from improving his position.
The fighters are battling for position here. IronSide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
IronSide fakes high and swings low for a body shot but La Vellei manages to avoid it.
La Vellei thows a left - swing and a miss!
A left lands for La Vellei.
La Vellei fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
IronSide wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
IronSide walks into a left hand.
IronSide is looking to clinch but La Vellei is avoiding it.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
IronSide wants to clinch but La Vellei slips to the side
and La Vellei counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
IronSide fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei looks like he wants to counter punch here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
La Vellei throws a counter combo.
La Vellei scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
IronSide fails in his attempt to clinch.
La Vellei has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
La Vellei shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches IronSide napping and manages to drive through into side control!
La Vellei throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
La Vellei misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
IronSide is looking for a sweep.
La Vellei has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
La Vellei working away diligently from side control. Landing strikes effectively there - that will score him some points on the judges scorecards.
La Vellei cracks IronSide with a big elbow.
La Vellei is looking to take a break and control but IronSide is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
IronSide taking punishment in the form of punches.
La Vellei lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear IronSide down.
IronSide on the wrong end of some ground and pound.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
La Vellei working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
IronSide is looking to regain half guard here but La Vellei keeps moving and retains side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. IronSide knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
La Vellei throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and IronSide works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
La Vellei is working for a kimura but IronSide is defending it quite comfortably.
IronSide avoiding damage under a succession of punches from La Vellei.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei trying to control from half guard but IronSide is working away.
La Vellei winds up and cracks IronSide with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
La Vellei wants to lay and pray for a moment but IronSide keeps working.
La Vellei not landing any meaningful shots this time.
La Vellei is looking for a kimura but IronSide is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for La Vellei to get the leverage.
La Vellei working IronSide over with strikes.
IronSide trying to control but La Vellei postures up.
La Vellei looking for a kimura but he'll have to free his other leg if he wants to finish that. Perhaps he's just using it as a distraction technique.
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei has got the better of the ground game so far.
IronSide is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of La Vellei's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take La Vellei's back!
IronSide has the hooks in. La Vellei is trying to push off one leg but he has to do so cautiously to avoid being submitted.
IronSide lands a shot to the head.
La Vellei preventing the rear naked choke attempt from IronSide.
IronSide throws a big right hand but he misses and hits the mat. Ouch.
IronSide is not going to allow La Vellei to sit and survive in this position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
IronSide defends well against a solid takedown attempt from La Vellei.
IronSide drops down looking for a counter takedown but La Vellei sprawls and moves away.
Some bone on bone action there as IronSide checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
La Vellei misses with a head kick.
IronSide fails with an attempt to clinch.
La Vellei dives in for a single leg takedown but IronSide sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
La Vellei tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but IronSide defends well and La Vellei ends up having to push IronSide into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Bjorn IronSide has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
No joy there for IronSide, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
A low kick lands for IronSide.
IronSide tries to clinch but La Vellei moves out of range.
La Vellei throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
La Vellei has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
La Vellei shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. IronSide is trying to defend but La Vellei finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
La Vellei is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
IronSide actively working from the bottom here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
La Vellei is trying to work for a kimura but IronSide is defending well.
La Vellei controlling the action here.
La Vellei is sneakily working for an arm triangle but IronSide sees it coming and defends easily.
La Vellei is thwarting IronSide's attempts to control the position.
The fighters are battling for position here. IronSide manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
La Vellei postures up in IronSide's guard and throws a big left but IronSide blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
La Vellei lands a couple of decent looking shots.
La Vellei wants to control from the top but IronSide keeps moving.
Jean Cristopher La Vellei is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
La Vellei controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
La Vellei stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. IronSide swivels though and keeps the full guard.
IronSide keeping moving, preventing La Vellei from controlling successfully.
IronSide manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. La Vellei manages to get himself to full guard.
La Vellei bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in IronSide's guard.
La Vellei has gone for a leg lock! IronSide slips out almost immediately though and dives into La Vellei's guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
IronSide tries to free his leg and advance position but La Vellei is retaining full guard.
La Vellei is trying to control the position but IronSide postures up.
IronSide trying to control the position from guard on top but La Vellei is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
La Vellei wants to sweep but no luck.
Bjorn IronSide has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
La Vellei is pulling down on IronSide's head to control his posture.
La Vellei is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
La Vellei looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
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.
IronSide trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
IronSide might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
La Vellei looking for a guillotine here but IronSide defends easily.
IronSide postures up in La Vellei's guard and throws a big left but La Vellei blocks it.
La Vellei wants to sweep but no luck.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
IronSide looking to pass the guard.
La Vellei is trying to control the position but IronSide postures up.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jean Cristopher La Vellei.
Well La Vellei 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 William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 28:29
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jean Cristopher La Vellei!
A relieved looking Jean Cristopher La Vellei thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Harry Winks (ranked 2583 p4p, 2998 weight class) and Bsmds Nasmfus (ranked 323 p4p, 359 weight class). Bsmds Nasmfus will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 2, fighting out of London, Harry Winks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bsmds Nasmfus!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nasmfus looks to score with a jab to the body but Winks is just out of range.
It looked like Winks was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Nasmfus.
Nasmfus moves into the clinch.
Nasmfus jumps guard but Winks stands there with Nasmfus around his waist. Nasmfus gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Stalling in the clinch from Winks.
Still in the clinch, Winks scores with a nice short uppercut.
A short uppercut from Winks.
Winks is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Nasmfus breaks from the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nasmfus drops his hands momentarily and Winks takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
 It looks like Bsmds Nasmfus has been cut.
Winks scores with a hook.
Nasmfus bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Nasmfus has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
A head kick misses from Nasmfus.
Winks keeps the fight on the outside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Winks throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Nasmfus is rocked!
Nasmfus is wiping some vaseline out of his eye. Winks doesn't give a rats ass about fair play and cracks him with a massive hook to the side of the head! Nasmfus crumples to the floor out cold! The cornerman is going to be in Nasmfus's bad books for that mishap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:14 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Harry Winks!
In his post fight interview, Harry Winks started talking himself up. Luckily his charisma kept the crowd on side and gave him a good reception.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hayden (ranked 2373 p4p, 2232 weight class) and Jackie Chan (ranked 290 p4p, 276 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 16 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Jackie Chan!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chan lands a nice leg kick that just misses Hayden's sensitive parts.
A low kick lands for Hayden.
Chan throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hayden.
As Chan tries to get set, Hayden tries to push him back and clinch up but Chan manages to avoid the attempt.
Chan misses with a straight left.
Chan throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Hayden counters with a good low kick that Chan was not able to check.
Hayden looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Hayden is just sitting in guard, looking to avoid any submissions.
Hayden is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Chan is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Hayden working some strikes from top position.
Hayden controlling from the top position.
Hayden preventing the sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Chan not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Chan keeping full guard, as Hayden tries to pass.
Hayden sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Chan is keeping the position.
Hayden won't allow Chan to sweep him here.
Hayden postures up and lands a big shot to Chan's brow.
Hayden scoring with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Hayden 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.
Hayden preventing the sweep.
Chan trying to keep a closed guard but Hayden is proving a slippery customer.
Hayden makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Hayden 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.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
Hayden controls from within his opponent's guard.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayden scores with a crisp jab that stopped Chan in his tracks.
Hayden forces Chan back against the cage and clinches.
Hayden lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hayden working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Chan has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Hayden avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Hayden's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hayden lands a head kick!
Hayden works over Chan's head and body with a nice combination.
Chan will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Hayden shoots in and gets a takedown into Chan's guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hayden cracks Chan with a solid left hand.
Hayden's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Hayden pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Chan is keeping the position for now.
Chan is trying to keep Hayden in close.
Hayden advances to half guard.
Hayden not doing much here.
Chan tries to get to full guard but Hayden has control of the leg.
Chan is in trouble now - Hayden has advanced to mount!
A nice elbow there by Hayden.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Clay Hayden 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.
Hayden scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hayden is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chan can do to turn this around?
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from Hayden. Chan shrugs it off though.
Chan moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hayden lands with a kick to the temple. Chan shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Chan gets caught napping as Hayden dives in and scores a takedown. Chan manages to retain guard.
Chan is pulling down on Hayden's head to control his posture.
Hayden stopping the sweep attempt from Chan.
Hayden chips away with some ground and pound.
Chan trying to strike from the bottom but really, it's not the best position to be doing that from!
Hayden showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Hayden drops back, looking for a kneebar! Chan looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Chan looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Chan!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hayden manages to get back to half guard.
Chan is just content to waste time from the top position. Hayden takes advantage of the situation and regains full guard.
Hayden is adopting a defensive guard.
Hayden keeping moving, preventing Chan from controlling successfully.
Hayden escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Chan gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Chan pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hayden is keeping the position for now.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chan's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chan stands over his opponent and dives in with a flying punch! Hayden throws up his legs and catches Chan in a triangle! Oh this looks tight! Chan tries to escape but he's forced to tap! Wow, fantastic work there by Hayden! That came out of nowhere!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:49 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Clay Hayden!
A relieved looking Clay Hayden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Pete Kiloe (ranked 2813 p4p, 1827 weight class) and Mac Bandini (ranked 330 p4p, 237 weight class). Kiloe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Boys Noize - Lava Lava. Bandini has chosen Expanse as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Pete Kiloe had a look across the cage there at his opponent. He definitely means business
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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 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Pete Kiloe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Mac Bandini!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Bandini connects with the punch.
Bandini tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kiloe was well out of range. Poor timing from Bandini.
Bandini lands with a nice body punch.
Kiloe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Kiloe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini cracks Kiloe with a right hand to the side of the head.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe blocks a jab.
Kiloe is looking for a counter combo.
Kiloe slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini misses with an uppercut.
Kiloe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandini's coach down at Tiaoali Lvavatai BJJ & MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Bandini's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Kiloe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Bandini throws the left hand but Kiloe avoids the punch easily.
Bandini pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Kiloe appears to be looking for a big counter.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Kiloe moved out of range.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Kiloe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
A little feinted left hand from Kiloe on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Kiloe moves forwards but Bandini connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Bandini thuds a left hand into Kiloe's body.
Bandini ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kiloe moves away.
Kiloe slips a jab from Bandini.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Bandini lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Bandini's corner calls for a 1-2. Bandini obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Bandini throws a lazy uppercut
and Kiloe counters with a straight right hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini scores with a jab. Kiloe acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Bandini.
Bandini throws a jab but it's blocked by Kiloe.
Bandini lands a jab to Kiloe's midsection.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini connects with a body shot.
Bandini swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Kiloe.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Bandini looks to land a right hand but Kiloe moved out of range.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Kiloe might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Bandini digs a good hook to Kiloe's body.
Bandini lands with a right hand.
Kiloe takes a shot right to the bread basket.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kiloe ducks right into an uppercut from Bandini.
The step up in weight doesn't seem to be a problem for Bandini. He's performing admirably here against the bigger man.
Kiloe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bandini.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
Kiloe is looking for a counter combo.
Bandini lands a lovely overhand right.
Bandini scores with the left hand. Kiloe knows he should have avoided that one.
Kiloe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Kiloe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice cross by Bandini.
Kiloe avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bandini scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Kiloe doesn't seem bothered though.
Kiloe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
Nice defenses there by Kiloe.
We've been told by Kiloe's head coaches at Canucks Combat Club that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bandini throws a lazy right hand but Kiloe sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Kiloe went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Bandini works the jab nicely.
Kiloe slips under a jab from Bandini.
Bandini misses with a looping right.
Kiloe is looking for a counter combo.
Bandini tests Kiloe's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Bandini has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bandini stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini scores with a shot to the body.
Bandini throws an off balance right hand
and Kiloe counters with a left and a right that stings Bandini.
Bandini scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bandini lunges at Kiloe with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Kiloe's hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mac Bandini showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. And we move into the final round!
Kiloe bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A jab from Bandini misses.
Kiloe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Mac Bandini seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Bandini thows a left - swing and a miss!
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bandini misses with an uppercut.
Bandini misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bandini dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
A jab lands there for Bandini.
Bandini 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.
A swing and a miss from Bandini.
It looked like Kiloe was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Kiloe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Kiloe seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lazy left from Bandini finds it's target.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bandini. Kiloe does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mac Bandini seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bandini scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
A decent looking cross lands there for Bandini.
Kiloe doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Bandini lands a head shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kiloe steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Bandini.
Kiloe slips a straight right by Bandini.
Kiloe moves away from the strike by Bandini.
Nice shot by Bandini.
Mac Bandini is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Kiloe looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
A left lands for Bandini.
Pete Kiloe has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bandini works Kiloe's body with a nice hook.
Bandini scores with a jab to the body.
Bandini scores with a body shot.
Bandini lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kiloe takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Bandini is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Mac Bandini comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Bandini 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 Alec Ball scores the fight 25:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 25:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 25:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Mac Bandini!
Mac Bandini took to the mic after the fight and begged the organizational hierarchy for a shot at the title.
Pete Kiloe spoke after the fight, saying 'I'll be back!'.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Herbert Mullin (ranked 1365 p4p, 1744 weight class) and Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 187 p4p, 223 weight class). Sitsongrit has chosen ศึกษานารี - LABANOON as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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38
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34
160
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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 23 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Herbert Mullin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mullin closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Sitsongrit scores with a shoulder strike.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
We've been informed that Sitsongrit has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Mullin lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Sitsongrit or not.
Mullin tries to break free but Sitsongrit pushes him back against the cage.
Sitsongrit wants a takedown.
Sitsongrit tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Mullin smiles and moves away.
Mullin throws out a powerful jab.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mullin misses with a wild body shot.
Sitsongrit moves into the clinch.
Mullin tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Mullin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Mullin displaying some good clinch control by pressing Sitsongrit up against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit stops a takedown attempt from Mullin.
Mullin is trying to drag Sitsongrit to the mat but Sitsongrit just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Sitsongrit is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
A right handed body shot lands from Mullin.
Mullin struggles to land a body shot inside as Sitsongrit controls his hands.
Mullin wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
Sitsongrit trying to control the position but instead, Mullin has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sitsongrit into the cage.
Stalling in the clinch from Sitsongrit.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Sitsongrit taking a breather.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Mullin as Sitsongrit tries to tie him up.
Mullin doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Mullin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Mullin letting Sitsongrit take a breather here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Showtime Sitsongrit.
Mullin tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sitsongrit swats him away and circles back towards the center.
A little jabbing left from Sitsongrit on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Sitsongrit.
A countering left hand to the body from Sitsongrit misses.
Mullin doesn't manage to clinch there - Sitsongrit circles away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Sitsongrit! But no joy.
Mullin slips under a jab from Sitsongrit.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Mullin.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mullin takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight on the outside.
A leg kick checked by Mullin.
Mullin scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Mullin tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Mullin closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Come on Sitsongrit - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Mullin misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sitsongrit gets underhooks to prevent Mullin's takedown attempt.
Sitsongrit blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mullin is trying to break free.
Mullin is trying to break the clinch but Sitsongrit has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sitsongrit takes one to the chin there.
Sitsongrit tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Mullin paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mullin darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Mullin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Sitsongrit has Mullin pushed against the cage.
Sitsongrit holding his opponent close, against the cage.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sitsongrit tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Mullin working hard to break the clinch.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Mullin tries to circle away but Sitsongrit has him pinned against the cage.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sitsongrit is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Mullin goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Herbert Mullin 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.
Mullin scores with a nice head shot.
Sitsongrit throws a series of punches but Mullin avoids them all with ease.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a series of punches.
Mullin darts in and clinches Sitsongrit up against the cage.
Mullin working aggressively here.
Mullin is looking for a takedown.
Sitsongrit displaying some good clinch control by pressing Mullin up against the cage.
Sitsongrit drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit throws a head punch that misses.
Sitsongrit gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Mullin.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit prevents Mullin from breaking the clinch.
Mullin is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Mullin breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mullin looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Sitsongrit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Mullin has Sitsongrit pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Sitsongrit manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Mullin takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Mullin escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sitsongrit is looking to slow Mullin down with leg kicks.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Mullin is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Sitsongrit gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Mullin tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit lands with a right to the head.
Sitsongrit just leaning against Mullin, taking a breather.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit continues to stall. The referee tells him to work or he's going to break them up.
Sitsongrit tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Mullin's elbow.
Sitsongrit lands a body punch in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Sitsongrit lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Mullin drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Sitsongrit gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Sitsongrit will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Mullin up against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mullin being controlled against the cage.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Showtime Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit misses with a jab, cross combination.
A nice leg kick from Sitsongrit, right into the meat of the thigh.
Mullin throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Sitsongrit's head.
It looks like Showtime Sitsongrit has been cut.
Mullin wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Mullin seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Mullin has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Sitsongrit.
Herbert Mullin is winning the standup battle so far.
Nice jab there from Sitsongrit.
Mullin tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Sitsongrit closes the distance and clinches.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mullin prevents a body shot from Sitsongrit.
Mullin breaks the clinch.
Sitsongrit uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Mullin.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Mullin misses with a kick to the body
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
Mullin tries to land a front kick but Sitsongrit steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Mullin lands a jab to Sitsongrit's midsection.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin closes the distance and pushes Sitsongrit back into the cage.
Sitsongrit stalling the fight.
A shot in the inside from Mullin.
Mullin tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mullin is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Sitsongrit pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Nice body punch from Sitsongrit.
Mullin breaks the clinch.
Mullin throws a right hand that Sitsongrit ducks under and follows up with a left that Sitsongrit also avoids with ease.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Showtime Sitsongrit showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Showtime Sitsongrit's cut.
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!
Sitsongrit looks to land a combination. Mullin sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Mullin lands a slapping body shot.
Mullin swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Mullin closes the distance looking to clinch
and Sitsongrit counters with a straight right hand.
 Mullin is rocked!
Mullin is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sitsongrit fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Mullin working hard to break the clinch.
Mullin has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Sitsongrit drops down looking for an ankle pick but Mullin pulls his leg out and moves away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mullin throws a head kick that misses.
Sitsongrit tries to counter by closing the distance.
Sitsongrit tries to clinch but Mullin moves out of range.
Herbert Mullin is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Mullin shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Sitsongrit counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Mullin misses with a looping right.
Sitsongrit lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sitsongrit has managed to clinch.
Sitsongrit stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Sitsongrit pulls guard.
Mullin won't allow Sitsongrit to sweep him here.
Mullin trying to control the position from guard on top but Sitsongrit is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mullin trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Sitsongrit manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Mullin manages to get himself to full guard.
Mullin is looking to stand back up... there's a bit of a scramble and Sitsongrit dives into side control.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Mullin is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mullin is looking for a sweep.
Sitsongrit working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mullin bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looks to land a body kick but Mullin moved away.
It looked like Mullin wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Mullin misses with a jab, cross combination.
Mullin wants to clinch up but Sitsongrit keeps it at a distance.
Mullin takes the fight into the clinch.
Mullin is trying to force a seperation but Sitsongrit has the dominant position.
Sitsongrit is looking to control Mullin's arms but Mullin gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sitsongrit has his back to the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Sitsongrit - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sitsongrit lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Showtime Sitsongrit seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mullin lands a right hand that snaps the head of Sitsongrit backwards.
Sitsongrit leaning against his opponent.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit avoiding damage.
Mullin wants to break free but Sitsongrit has control.
Sitsongrit keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Mullin's efforts to push away.
Mullin just leaning against Sitsongrit, taking a breather.
Mullin drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Mullin is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Sitsongrit is keeping busy.
Sitsongrit goes for a takedown attempt but Mullin pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Nice sprawl there from Sitsongrit as Mullin shoots in.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Herbert Mullin. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Sitsongrit wants to clinch up but Mullin keeps it at a distance.
Sitsongrit swats away the attempt to clinch by Mullin.
And that's the end of the fight!
Showtime Sitsongrit comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Sitsongrit 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 28:29
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Showtime Sitsongrit!
Our winner, Showtime Sitsongrit, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus McCrae (ranked 872 p4p, 952 weight class) and Oscar Bolleke (ranked 117 p4p, 127 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Bolleke's choice of entrance music: RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Gus McCrae!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke keeps the fight on the outside.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
Bolleke misses with a looping right.
Bolleke dodges the punch combination from McCrae.
A countering left hand to the body from Bolleke misses.
Bolleke changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
McCrae has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Brooklyn Mixed Martial Arts in the buildup to the fight.
McCrae ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
McCrae looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
We could do with one of the fighters taking the initiative a bit more on the ground - they're both waiting to capitalize on a mistake.
This has been an exciting period of action!
McCrae parries the strikes from Bolleke easily there. Bolleke is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable McCrae to escape.
Bolleke wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by McCrae, who protects the arm well.
McCrae takes an elbow right on the bridge of the nose and winces in pain.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke is trying to get an arm triangle but McCrae is defending well.
McCrae is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Bolleke tries to advance to mount but can't.
McCrae wants to control but Bolleke postures up.
Bolleke sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but McCrae is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Bolleke throwing ground and pound but whilst doing so, he forgets to control position and McCrae works his way back to half guard. Good composure under pressure.
McCrae is refusing to be controlled, as Bolleke sits in half guard.
Bolleke scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Bolleke looks to land a strike but McCrae avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolleke trying to control but McCrae is working from the bottom.
McCrae utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke being controlled here momentarily.
Bolleke missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
McCrae avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Bolleke's corner is telling him to maintain position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
A big left from McCrae misses.
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.
McCrae closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
McCrae's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Bolleke swats away the attempt to clinch by McCrae.
A big right from McCrae misses.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Bolleke scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. McCrae doesn't seem bothered though.
Bolleke scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke misses the body punch
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Bolleke manages to avoid it.
McCrae scores with a jab. Bolleke acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Bolleke jabs at McCrae's body.
McCrae thows a left - swing and a miss!
Bolleke throws a looping overhand right but McCrae ducks down to avoid it.
Bolleke tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McCrae was well out of range. Poor timing from Bolleke.
McCrae on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Bolleke throws a lazy right hand but McCrae sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Bolleke throws a poor cross that misses
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A cross from McCrae lands.
Bolleke fails with a takedown attempt.
McCrae looks to land a combination but Bolleke avoids it well.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.
Bolleke lands with a right hand.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Bolleke doesn't seem bothered though.
A jab from Bolleke misses.
McCrae swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
Bolleke uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Bolleke scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke ducks under a wild hook from McCrae.
McCrae tries to clinch but Bolleke is having none of it.
A looping hook to the body misses from McCrae. Bolleke does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCrae ducks right into an uppercut from Bolleke.
McCrae loads up on a big right hand but Bolleke slips the punch.
McCrae lands a body shot.
Bolleke comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
McCrae wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
McCrae swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
McCrae throws a body punch but Bolleke moves out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke scores with a shot to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke moves into range and connects with a jab.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae swings away with a body shot that misses
letting Bolleke counter with a right hand.
McCrae misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Bolleke throws a body shot but no joy.
Bolleke takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Bolleke moves out of range of the strikes.
McCrae closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
McCrae has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Bolleke finds it's way round the side to connect with McCrae's head.
McCrae swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Bolleke counters with a stiff right hand.
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
McCrae swings for the body but Bolleke moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
McCrae is looking to wear down Bolleke with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
McCrae lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Bolleke circles away quickly and effectively.
Bolleke looks to land a left hand but McCrae moved out of range nicely.
McCrae throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Bolleke scores with a jab to the jaw.
Bolleke defending well as McCrae loads up on a big left hand.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Bolleke smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Bolleke is just out of range.
Bolleke is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
A lazy left from Bolleke finds it's target.
Bolleke avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A little jabbing left from Bolleke on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Bolleke circles away from the clinch attempt.
Bolleke thows a left - swing and a miss!
McCrae slips a jab from Bolleke.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke jabs McCrae right on the nose. McCrae blinks but takes it well.
Bolleke walks into a jab.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A telegraphed right hand from Bolleke misses the target.
Bolleke scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrae in his tracks.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Bolleke has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Bolleke rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McCrae counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Bolleke throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent McCrae stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
McCrae throws a jab but it's blocked by Bolleke.
McCrae takes a swing at Bolleke's ribcage but misses.
McCrae tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Bolleke was well out of range. Poor timing from McCrae.
A shot to the liver by Bolleke. Beautiful body shot.
Bolleke scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Bolleke misses with a body shot.
McCrae slips a straight right by Bolleke.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Bolleke throws a jab but it's blocked by McCrae.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. And we move into the final round!
McCrae misses with a body shot.
Bolleke shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Bolleke thows a huge punch but McCrae dodges it nicely.
Bolleke not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Bolleke lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke is looking to stall here but McCrae recovers full guard.
Bolleke postures up in McCrae's guard and throws a big left but McCrae blocks it.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Bolleke working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as McCrae works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Bolleke with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
McCrae preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Bolleke throws a big right hand that misses.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Bolleke looking to pass the guard.
Bolleke in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Bolleke makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Bolleke postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McCrae keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
McCrae avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Bolleke.
McCrae keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Bolleke wants to pass to mount but McCrae is defending the position.
Gus McCrae has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Bolleke throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke is trying to control. McCrae wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
McCrae is trying to control but can't.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Bolleke has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Bolleke there as he acknowledges the shot.
McCrae needs to keep his hands up - Bolleke had a free shot at his head there.
McCrae swings and misses with a hook to the body.
McCrae ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Bolleke moves away.
Bolleke swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
McCrae tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Bolleke scores with a nice strike.
McCrae misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Bolleke counters with a nice uppercut.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bolleke. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
Bolleke slips under a jab from McCrae.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae throws the left hand but Bolleke avoids the punch easily.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but McCrae is just out of range.
Bolleke throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. McCrae was covering up waiting for the punch and Bolleke finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Bolleke is working McCrae over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Bolleke controls from within his opponent's guard.
McCrae working a defensive guard here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Bolleke trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
And that's the end of the fight!
Oscar Bolleke comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Bolleke winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Oscar Bolleke!
Oscar Bolleke thanked the fans post fight for their support.
The defeated Gus McCrae had this to say: 'Back to the gym.'.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Ziggy Stardust (ranked 453 p4p, 1359 weight class) and Dan Averescu (ranked 55 p4p, 190 weight class). Stardust comes to the cage accompanied by Starman. Averescu is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Guns N' Roses - Welcome To The Jungle. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 19 - 8 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ziggy Stardust!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dan Averescu!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stardust connects with a solid leg kick.
Averescu misses with a looping left.
Averescu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
A jab from Averescu misses.
Averescu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Averescu scores with the left hand. Stardust knows he should have avoided that one.
A cross from Stardust lands.
Averescu throws out a loose jab but Stardust uses good head movement to avoid it.
Stardust uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Averescu.
Stardust throwing a counter right hand but Averescu manages to avoid it.
Stardust throws a leg kick which misses Averescu's front leg but catches the back leg as Averescu tries to avoid it.
Averescu throws a lazy uppercut
and Stardust counters with a low kick, right behind Averescu 's knee.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Averescu rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Averescu throws a shot from downtown. Stardust moves away and avoids it.
Stardust delivers a nice body kick.
Stardust moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
A thudding body kick lands there by Stardust!
Averescu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
That kick from Stardust tenderised Averescu's leg. Averescu is trying to keep his angry face on.
Averescu misses with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice kick to the body.
Averescu looks winded!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Averescu misses with an uppercut.
Stardust catches Averescu with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
It looks like Dan Averescu has been cut.
Stardust slips under a jab from Averescu.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Averescu's defenses.
Stardust changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Stardust slips under a jab.
Stardust scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Stardust displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Averescu throws out the jab.
Averescu throws a right hand that misses
and Stardust counters with a nice body kick.
An inside leg kick lands from Stardust.
Averescu throws a hook but Stardust avoids it easily.
Stardust was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Averescu 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.
Averescu swings widly with a right hand
and Stardust counters with a nice low kick that buckles Averescu's knee momentarily.
Averescu takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Stardust cracks a nice hook into Averescu's ribs.
Stardust scores with a nice body kick.
Stardust scores with a jab to the head.
Nice straight punches there by Stardust. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Stardust.
A jab from Stardust finds it's way through Averescu's defenses.
Averescu is rocked!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Averescu takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Good leg kick by Stardust.
Stardust moves away from the strike by Averescu.
Averescu throws a poor cross that misses
and Stardust counters with a leg kick.
Stardust fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Dan Averescu seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Stardust thows a body kick. Averescu tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Stardust keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Averescu.
Stardust scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Stardust thumps Averescu with a low kick.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Averescu crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Stardust - the referee stops the clock and Averescu gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Stardust. Averescu manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
Stardust throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Nice cross by Stardust.
Averescu is still on wobbly legs! Can Stardust finish him?
Stardust scores with a nice strike.
Nice body kick from Stardust.
Averescu drops his hands momentarily and Stardust needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Averescu just on the top of the head. Averescu drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Averescu - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Ziggy Stardust!
Ziggy Stardust really struggled to get his t-shirt on before his hand was raised. Making sure that Brooklyn Threads logo gets some air time is pretty tricky when you're all sweaty.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tino Takala (ranked 584 p4p, 882 weight class) and Walter Payton (ranked 94 p4p, 135 weight class). Payton has chosen Andre Nickatina - Yeah as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Walter Payton 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Walter Payton!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala stalks Payton and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Payton's face. Payton staggers backwards, shaken.
It looks like Walter Payton has been cut.
A slapping leg kick lands for Takala.
Payton jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Good exchange - Takala coming out on top.
Payton throws an overhand right that lands on Takala's shoulder, as Takala tries to avoid the shot.
Danga de danga de dang - Takala scores with a four punch combination!
Payton fails with an attempt to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Nice defenses there by Takala.
Payton throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala counters with a beautiful punch that sends Payton to the canvas!
Payton is rocked!
Payton pulls Takala in close to prevent any damage.
Payton is still in real trouble! Can Takala finish him?
Payton trying to keep a closed guard but Takala is proving a slippery customer.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala won't allow Payton to sweep him here.
Payton seems to have recovered his senses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Payton looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Payton has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Takala takes the fight into the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Payton tries a body shot but Takala blocks it.
Takala wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Payton keeps control of Takala as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Takala throws a punch but it's blocked by Payton.
Takala lands with a short shot to the head.
I was talking to Takala's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Payton lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Takala misses with some punches.
A short right from Takala.
Payton lands with a short shot to the head.
Payton blocks an uppercut.
Payton taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Payton tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Takala breaks from the clinch.
Takala is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Payton.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala tries to bum rush Payton with a series of wild strikes but Payton uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Takala backs away from a small jab... but Payton lunges forward with a huge superman punch! Takala crumples to the ground as his mouth piece is sent flying! Payton with a spectacular finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:11 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Superman Punch). Walter Payton!
A very excited looking Walter Payton rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Sparky Anderson (ranked 673 p4p, 477 weight class) and Macho Man Randy (ranked 95 p4p, 62 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Anderson might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Pick up man. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 18 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Sparky Anderson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Macho Man Randy!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Randy misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Anderson shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Anderson showed some decent athleticism there.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Randy wants to get back to full guard.
Anderson performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
Anderson's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anderson has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Randy tries to reverse the position but Anderson maintains control.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy really wants to buck Anderson off and get back to his feet.
Randy is trying to reverse the position but instead Anderson has taken his back - oops!
Anderson is looking cool and calm here, just waiting for a good opportunity to attack and finish the fight from this dominant position.
Anderson keeps control of the position as Randy tries to break free.
Randy prevents Anderson from getting a body triangle.
Anderson tightening his grip on Randy, looking for the choke.
Randy fending off the submission attempt from Anderson.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson avoiding Randy 's attempts to control his hands.
Randy looking very determined here, making life difficult for Anderson.
Anderson not allowing Randy to control his hands.
Anderson controlling from the back.
Anderson seems to have a rather negative gameplan on the ground. He seems keen to just score the takedown and hold down Randy for as long as he can get away with.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson trying to control momentarily.
Randy rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Randy actively working from the bottom here.
Randy looking to force a kimura from the bottom here. He's concentrating on that move too much though and Anderson pushes past his half guard into mount!
Anderson wants to take Randy's back here but Randy is holding on to an arm, himself looking to escape.
Anderson controlling the position easily from mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy is still trying to improve position.
Anderson looking to control but Randy is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Randy can't escape the position.
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.
Sparky Anderson dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Anderson throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Randy's waist but Randy gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Anderson off to one side.
Randy swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Randy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Anderson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Neither fighter is being very active at the moment, with Anderson in particular looking to stall.
Randy actively working from the bottom here.
Randy is trying to control but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
Randy wants to hold on but Anderson pushes him away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy is desperately trying to improve his position but Anderson has a good base and remains in mount.
Randy sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Anderson will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Randy is looking for a sweep. Anderson is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anderson works his way into full mount!
Anderson takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Randy regains half guard.
Randy has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at PhoQus Fight Club. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Randy trying to keep hold of his opponent's head but Anderson manages to pass to mount!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Randy is in all sorts of trouble here.
Randy wants to control but Anderson is having none of it.
Anderson controlling from the full mount.
Randy regains half guard.
Anderson content to control rather than advance.
Randy is trying to control but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Randy is trying to get back to full guard.
Randy is trying to maintain the position but Anderson is very close to passing his half guard.
Anderson wants to lay and pray for a moment but Randy keeps working.
Sparky Anderson overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Randy trying to control here.
Anderson is trying to work for a kimura but Randy is defending well.
Randy has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Anderson is working away from the top position though.
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.
Randy keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Anderson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Randy throws the left hand but Anderson avoids the punch easily.
Anderson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Randy avoids it really well and circles away.
Randy throws out a counter right but Anderson avoids it with no problem.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Anderson looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sparky Anderson dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. This is the final round!
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Anderson.
Anderson shoots for a double leg takedown but Randy sprawls well. He's pushed Anderson's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Anderson shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Randy manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Anderson wants to control from the top but Randy keeps moving.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Randy throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Randy lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Randy is holding a leg here, probably looking for an ankle lock - he drops back and goes for it! Anderson is in trouble! Is it all over??? No! Anderson has escaped and now he's on top!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Randy looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Randy working a defensive guard but Anderson passes into half guard.
Randy tries to roll over but Anderson keeps him under control.
Randy won't allow Anderson to pass to mount.
Randy is trying to stand back up but Anderson is controlling him
Randy looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Randy is in trouble now - Anderson has advanced to mount!
Macho Man Randy has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Anderson goes for an armbar but Randy turns quickly into his guard - lovely anticipation from Randy.
Randy tries to free his leg and advance position but Anderson is retaining full guard.
Randy trying to control but Anderson is working from the bottom.
Anderson has a closed guard, preventing anything of note from happening. Perhaps he's looking to stall.
Anderson working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Randy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Anderson had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Randy defends it easily.
Randy wants to control from the top but Anderson keeps moving.
Anderson tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Anderson pulls Randy in close to his closed guard and prevents Randy from doing any damage or advancing position.
Randy drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Anderson dives on top into guard.
Randy has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Anderson is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Randy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Anderson gets to mount! Randy was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Anderson tucks in and makes sure he doesn't lose the dominant position.
Sparky Anderson is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Randy really trying hard to get back to half guard here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Randy swinging wildly from the bottom but he's not landing.
And that's the end of the fight!
Sparky Anderson showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Anderson, 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sparky Anderson!
Sparky Anderson 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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