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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Tungsten Kaafjord (ranked 2759 p4p, 2691 weight class) and Turd McPherson (ranked 275 p4p, 269 weight class). Kaafjord comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Tungsten Kaafjord!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Turd McPherson!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kaafjord takes a swing at McPherson's ribcage but misses.
McPherson with the counter takedown but Kaafjord avoids it easily.
McPherson keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kaafjord.
McPherson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
McPherson gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kaafjord takes a swing at McPherson's ribcage but misses.
McPherson tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
McPherson gets tackled into the cage by Kaafjord. Kaafjord maintains the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord stalling against the cage.
McPherson tries to pull guard but Kaafjord forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
Kaafjord misses with a hook to the ribs.
Kaafjord works on McPherson's body with a couple of short punches.
Kaafjord leaning against his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
McPherson is trying to pull guard but Kaafjord turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
McPherson is trying to pull guard but Kaafjord turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Tungsten Kaafjord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd McPherson.
Kaafjord controlling the action here for a moment.
We've been hearing reports that Kaafjord has been drilling takedowns in recent sessions so let's see if that has an impact on the result of this fight.
McPherson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaafjord smiles and moves away.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Kaafjord cracks McPherson with a big right hand that sends him crashing to the floor. Kaafjord has the opportunity to follow him to the ground but instead he's beckoning McPherson to stand back up!
 McPherson is rocked!
 It looks like Turd McPherson has been cut.
Kaafjord connects with an inside leg kick.
Kaafjord throws a sloppy head kick
and McPherson counters with a shoot takedown. Kaafjord fights it but they end up in guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
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!
Kaafjord not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kaafjord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPherson.
Kaafjord working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from McPherson.
McPherson wants to pass the guard but Kaafjord is keeping the position.
McPherson throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
McPherson postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
McPherson working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
McPherson scoring with some ground and pound.
McPherson throws an elbow that misses. Kaafjord uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in McPherson's guard. Nice move by Kaafjord!
Kaafjord scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
McPherson keeping moving, preventing Kaafjord from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord lands a couple of elbows.
McPherson working for submissions but it's allowed Kaafjord to get to half guard.
McPherson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
McPherson trying to get back to full guard but Kaafjord takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
McPherson is trying to reverse the position but instead Kaafjord has taken his back - oops!
Kaafjord has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for McPherson.
McPherson rolls, trying to escape but Kaafjord keeps control of the position.
Kaafjord has his opponent's back and is working for the choke.
McPherson is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson trying to control the hands but Kaafjord breaks the grip.
Kaafjord looking to break McPherson's wrist control so he can sink in the choke. McPherson remaining controlled and patient though - he really has to keep calm otherwise Kaafjord will wrap this one up with the rear naked choke!
McPherson is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
McPherson wants to escape the position.
McPherson is still trying to improve position.
Kaafjord controls the position.
McPherson is trapped and Kaafjord is scoring with shots to the head and body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
McPherson tries to roll but Kaafjord sticks to his back.
McPherson trying to control the hands but Kaafjord breaks the grip.
Kaafjord is working the ground and pound. Can McPherson escape?
McPherson trying to control the position but Kaafjord manages to sink in the hooks.
McPherson looks winded!
McPherson showing good submission defense here.
McPherson can't escape the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Turd McPherson's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
McPherson blocks a head kick by Kaafjord.
Kaafjord clinches up against the cage.
McPherson can't get the takedown.
McPherson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaafjord smiles and moves away.
Kaafjord closes the distance and clinches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord pushes McPherson back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
McPherson tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Kaafjord smiles and moves away.
Tungsten Kaafjord has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Turd McPherson.
McPherson gets tackled into the cage by Kaafjord. Kaafjord maintains the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord breaks from the clinch.
Kaafjord misses with the combination.
McPherson is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Kaafjord misses with a jab, cross combination.
McPherson changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Kaafjord fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McPherson manages to avoid it.
Tungsten Kaafjord is winning the standup battle so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kaafjord swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
McPherson with the counter takedown but Kaafjord avoids it easily.
Tungsten Kaafjord is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
A big left from Kaafjord misses.
Kaafjord misses with a body shot
and McPherson counters with a shoot takedown. Kaafjord fights it but they end up in guard.
McPherson throws a big elbow that misses.
Tungsten Kaafjord overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
McPherson scoring with some ground and pound.
Kaafjord has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but McPherson can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Kaafjord looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McPherson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Kaafjord is keeping the position for now.
McPherson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
McPherson won't allow Kaafjord to sweep him here.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as McPherson accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
McPherson in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Kaafjord bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in McPherson's guard.
McPherson looking for a guillotine here but Kaafjord defends easily.
McPherson wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Kaafjord is now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McPherson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for McPherson.
McPherson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Kaafjord uses it to pass to side control.
McPherson manages to land a sweep and he's now on top! Lovely Jiu Jitsu!
Kaafjord wants to get back to full guard.
Kaafjord might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
McPherson sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Kaafjord defending well though.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kaafjord keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Kaafjord has hold of McPherson's hands but McPherson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
McPherson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tungsten Kaafjord dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Turd McPherson's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Kaafjord lands a nice looking body shot.
Kaafjord lands with a shot to the body.
Kaafjord lands with a nice body punch.
McPherson takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kaafjord scores with a shot to the body.
Kaafjord scores with a crisp jab that stopped McPherson in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kaafjord ducks down and throws a big overhand right - it lands flush on the jaw, knocking McPherson out cold! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:13 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Tungsten Kaafjord!
A relieved looking Tungsten Kaafjord 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nathan Leal (ranked 2055 p4p, 2595 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 208 p4p, 257 weight class). Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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25 - 21 - 0 |
BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 25 - 21 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin throws a sloppy head kick
and Leal counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
It looks like Naoise Durnin has been cut.
Durnin misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Leal is looking to counter punch.
Durnin jabs at Leal's body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Durnin.
Durnin's jab looks to have found its range, popping Leal under the eye.
Durnin lands with a nice body punch.
Leal is breathing heavily.
Durnin connects with a good right hand that stumbles Leal. Leal circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
 It looks like Nathan Leal has been cut.
Leal switches off momentarily and Durnin cracks him with a monster right hand! Leal topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Durnin dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Durnin!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Naoise Durnin!
Our winner, Naoise Durnin, 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 lightweight MMA rules bout between Auric Gallahad (ranked 1814 p4p, 1779 weight class) and Mangas Coloradas (ranked 222 p4p, 216 weight class). Gallahad comes to the cage accompanied by Go to War. Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Hilo, Auric Gallahad!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Mangas Coloradas!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Coloradas fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Gallahad on the side of the head.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Good exchange - Coloradas coming out on top.
Coloradas fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Gallahad checks it well.
Gallahad feinted with a counter takedown.
Gallahad closes the distance, clinches up and gets a nice trip takedown into side control. Very smooth.
Coloradas throws Gallahad to one side and escapes!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Coloradas throws a nice outside leg kick.
Gallahad takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Gallahad misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gallahad closes this distance looking for a takedown but Coloradas circles away.
Gallahad looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Gallahad avoids it with no problem.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coloradas shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coloradas sprawls and moves away.
Coloradas throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
Coloradas lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Coloradas lands a big head kick that sends Gallahad tumbling to the mat! Coloradas takes a step backwards and waves Gallahad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
 Gallahad is rocked!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Coloradas sprawls well. Coloradas wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet.
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Coloradas as he jumps to the side.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses.
Mangas Coloradas is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses
and Gallahad counters with a single leg into guard. Coloradas didn't expect that.
Coloradas pushes Gallahad off and scrambles back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Coloradas swivels and escapes.
A nice side step and Coloradas releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Gallahad has a takedown stuffed.
Coloradas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Coloradas keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gallahad dives in for a single leg takedown but Coloradas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Coloradas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Coloradas slows down the pace here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Coloradas.
Coloradas receives a warning from the referee for stalling.
Gallahad is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Coloradas is defending well for now.
Nice body punch from Coloradas.
Coloradas working Gallahad over with knees to the body.
Coloradas content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Gallahad swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Gallahad takes a knee right on the jaw!
A short uppercut from Coloradas.
Gallahad takes a knee right on the jaw!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Coloradas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallahad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Coloradas is stalling here.
Coloradas stalling.
Coloradas lands with a left to the head.
Coloradas lands a knee to the body.
Coloradas unloads a knee to the mid-section. Gallahad lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Gallahad tries to circle away but Coloradas has him pinned against the cage.
Come on Coloradas - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas 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.
Gallahad tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Coloradas defends well and Gallahad ends up having to push Coloradas into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Coloradas is stalling here.
Gallahad jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Coloradas walks away with a smile on his face. Gallahad gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
A head kick misses from Coloradas.
Coloradas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Coloradas throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Coloradas lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
Gallahad takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coloradas looks to land a right hand but Gallahad moved out of range.
Gallahad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coloradas tries to avoid it but Gallahad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coloradas to the ground. Coloradas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coloradas throws a head kick that Gallahad semi-blocks.
Oh Gallahad is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Gallahad takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Gallahad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coloradas tries to avoid it but Gallahad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coloradas to the ground. Coloradas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gallahad seems to have got his legs back now.
Coloradas lands with an overhand left.
Coloradas throws a head kick but Gallahad moves out of range.
Gallahad appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Coloradas lands a big head kick that sends Gallahad tumbling to the mat! Coloradas takes a step backwards and waves Gallahad back to his feet - he wants the finish!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Gallahad shoots in looking for a takedown. Coloradas tries to sprawl out of it but Gallahad keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Coloradas manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Gallahad shoots for a takedown but Coloradas saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Gallahad shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Coloradas as he avoids it easily.
Coloradas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Coloradas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Coloradas has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Gallahad shoots in for a double leg but Coloradas sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Coloradas raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gallahad is trying hard to land a takedown here. Coloradas sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Coloradas lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Coloradas misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Coloradas pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Gallahad avoids the head kick by Coloradas.
Coloradas lands a leg kick that knocks Gallahad off balance momentarily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A chopping leg kick lands by Coloradas.
Gallahad closes the distance and gets a trip takedown into side control. Coloradas quickly recovers to half guard.
Gallahad is looking to advance position but Coloradas won't allow it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Coloradas moves into full guard.
Gallahad trying to control but Coloradas is working from the bottom.
Coloradas tries to land a sweep but no joy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Mangas Coloradas showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Coloradas throws a nice inside leg kick.
A low kick lands for Coloradas.
A head kick misses from Coloradas.
Nice takedown defense from Coloradas. No joy for Gallahad on that attempt.
Coloradas is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Gallahad dives in for a single leg takedown but Coloradas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Coloradas! But no joy.
Coloradas taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Coloradas lands a left hand that snaps the head of Gallahad backwards.
Gallahad tries to pull guard but Coloradas won't allow it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Auric Gallahad. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Coloradas lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Gallahad is trying to maintain a safe position but Coloradas gets an underhook and turns Gallahad into the cage.
The referee is keeping an eye on Coloradas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Coloradas breaks the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A clash of legs there as Gallahad blocks the low kick.
Gallahad drops down looking for a counter takedown but Coloradas sprawls and moves away.
Gallahad changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Coloradas tries to avoid it but Gallahad manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Coloradas to the ground. Coloradas escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Coloradas throws a big counter head kick but Gallahad avoids it with no problem.
Gallahad takes a head kick and shrugs it off.
Gallahad will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Coloradas throws a quick head kick that knocks Gallahad silly! This fight is all over! What a finish! Coloradas is up on the cage, taking in the applause from the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:46 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Mangas Coloradas!
A relieved looking Mangas Coloradas 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 middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 1619 p4p, 1791 weight class) and Coyote Wolf (ranked 200 p4p, 219 weight class). Llewellyn comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday. AJ Llewellyn is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of London, Coyote Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Trevor Gratis and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf takes the fight into the clinch.
Wolf lands an elbow inside.
It looks like AJ Llewellyn has been cut.
Wolf breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Llewellyn lands a nice looking body shot.
Wolf keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn looks to score with a jab to the body but Wolf is just out of range.
Wolf misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Llewellyn stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Wolf.
Wolf takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Llewellyn keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Wolf misses with a shot to the body
and Llewellyn counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Llewellyn is looking to work some ground and pound but Wolf has wrist control.
Llewellyn forces his way into half guard.
Llewellyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Wolf's head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
Llewellyn wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Llewellyn has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Llewellyn trying to control the pace.
Llewellyn is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Wolf won't allow Llewellyn to pass to mount.
Llewellyn misses with a head shot. Wolf uses the momentum to regain guard.
Wolf avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
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.
Llewellyn works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Llewellyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Wolf felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Llewellyn working to pass to mount. He's got his hand pressing down on Wolf's thigh. Wolf counters though and makes it back to full guard.
Llewellyn is pushing down on Wolf's leg trying to pass to half guard. Wolf is fighting to maintain full guard but Llewellyn has managed to sneak the leg through.
Wolf keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Ground and pound from Llewellyn.
Wolf is refusing to be controlled, as Llewellyn sits in half guard.
Llewellyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Wolf can do anything to dispel that myth.
Llewellyn wants to take a breather but Wolf is having none of it.
Llewellyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Wolf avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Llewellyn moves nicely into side control.
Llewellyn working the head with strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Llewellyn misses with an attempted head punch from side control.
Llewellyn trying to control the position but Wolf is working away.
Llewellyn working the ground and pound but Wolf is defending the strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn in side control lands a decent elbow.
Wolf taking punishment in the form of punches.
Llewellyn in side control, throwing shots but Wolf defends.
Llewellyn is looking to take a break and control but Wolf is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Llewellyn throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Wolf prevents Llewellyn from moving into mount.
Llewellyn wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
AJ Llewellyn dominated that round.
The cut man is working on AJ Llewellyn's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches.
A nice left hand lands by Wolf.
Llewellyn misses with a body punch.
Llewellyn gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Wolf has hold of Llewellyn's hands but Llewellyn slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Wolf blocking the ground and pound attempt from Llewellyn.
Llewellyn throwing shots but Wolf is blocking nicely.
Llewellyn is trying to control the action in half guard but Wolf is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Llewellyn controlling the action here.
Llewellyn scoring with strikes to the body and head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Llewellyn takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Llewellyn is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Llewellyn drops an elbow to the side of Wolf's head.
Llewellyn throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Llewellyn missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Llewellyn throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Llewellyn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Llewellyn wants to control but Wolf is keeping him busy.
Llewellyn is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Wolf is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf trying to hold on to Llewellyn's head to control him but Llewellyn postures up.
Llewellyn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Llewellyn thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Llewellyn thows a huge punch but Wolf dodges it nicely.
Llewellyn trying to mount his opponent but Wolf defends it.
Llewellyn works his way into full mount!
Wolf really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Llewellyn. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Llewellyn lands a nice shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn wants to control the pace but Wolf is squirming around nicely.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Llewellyn lands a couple of good shots and Wolf has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Llewellyn lands with a couple of good shots - one to the side of the head and one questionable shot that could be viewed as to the back of the head but the referee lets it go.
Llewellyn is looking to control Wolf but Wolf is wriggling around and keeping busy.
Llewellyn cracks Wolf with a big shot to body and one to the head - really punishing Wolf from the back mount here, looking to soften him up.
Llewellyn tightening his grip on Wolf, looking for the choke.
Wolf has his hands over his head blocking the strikes from Llewellyn.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Wolf!
Llewellyn has his opponent trapped and is landing shots. Not a good position for Wolf.
Wolf is trying to defend against the choke here but Llewellyn has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Llewellyn Tightens the hold and Wolf taps out furiously! Llewellyn displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:46 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). AJ Llewellyn!
An out of breath AJ Llewellyn thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Kevin Faulk (ranked 1468 p4p, 1533 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 182 p4p, 191 weight class). This should be fireworks!
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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 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kevin Faulk!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Faulk tries to clinch but Phillips is having none of it.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Faulk.
Faulk throws a head kick that misses.
Faulk tries to clinch up but Phillips circles away and keeps his distance.
Faulk thuds his shin into the meat of Phillips's side.
Phillips looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Kevin Faulk seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Faulk slaps away a takedown attempt from Phillips, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Faulk tries to clinch there but Phillips circles away.
Faulk instigates a clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Phillips manages to pull guard.
Phillips looking for a sweep. Not yet Phillips, not yet.
Phillips is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Faulk defends well.
Phillips not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Phillips is trying to hold Faulk in close to prevent damage but Faulk has managed to pass into half guard.
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Phillips looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Faulk postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Phillips to stand up.
We've been told by Faulk's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A punch combination from Faulk misses.
Phillips shoots for a double leg takedown but Faulk sprawls well. He's pushed Phillips's face into the mat and manages to get back to his feet relatively easily.
Kevin Faulk has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Faulk bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Faulk connects with a leg kick.
Faulk tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Faulk pushes Phillips away with a front kick.
Phillips gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Faulk connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Faulk feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Phillips sprawling to the canvas! Phillips rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Faulk finish him?!
It looks like Bum Phillips has been cut.
Faulk tries to clinch but Phillips moves out of range.
Faulk stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Faulk wants it to stay on the feet.
Faulk moves into the clinch.
A right handed body shot lands from Faulk.
A nice left hand lands by Faulk.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Faulk is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Phillips jumps guard but Faulk stands there with Phillips around his waist. Phillips gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips letting Faulk take a breather here.
Phillips has hold of a leg and is looking for a trip takedown. Faulk avoids it nicely though and we remain in the clinch.
Faulk stalling against the cage.
Phillips has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Faulk is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kevin Faulk dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bum Phillips's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Faulk jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Faulk stuffs the takedown.
Faulk scores with a jab to the jaw.
Faulk jabs Phillips to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Phillips get stunned by a cross and takes another one on the button. Phillips stumbles backwards and tries to bounce back off the cage but Faulk runs in and jumps on him with a leaping lead hook that puts him out! Wow, that was highlight reel stuff! Awesome finish!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Kevin Faulk!
Kevin Faulk decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Sonny Day (ranked 1198 p4p, 1219 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 156 p4p, 158 weight class). Both fighter's entrance songs getting the crowd jumping here.
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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 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Sonny Day!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 10 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Elvis Blanc and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler lands with a shot to the body.
Day ducks under a wild hook from Chandler.
Chandler throws an overhand right that lands on Day's shoulder, as Day tries to avoid the shot.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Day.
Day throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Chandler sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Day moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Day jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Chandler dips to his left and cracks Day with an uppercut!
Day misses with a series of wild punches.
Day gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Chandler stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Day swivels though and keeps the full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Chandler with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Chandler cracks Day with a solid left hand.
Day working a defensive guard here.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Chandler throws a big elbow that misses.
We've been hearing good reports from Day's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler chips away with some ground and pound.
Day is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Day's head.
Chandler in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Chandler postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Day keeping moving, preventing Chandler from controlling successfully.
Chandler is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Day is trying to control the position but Chandler postures up.
Chandler content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
Chandler lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Chandler stands up over Day, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
Chandler is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Day working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Chandler.
Chandler scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Chandler works over Day with some ground and pound from guard.
Chandler throws a big right hand that misses.
Day wants to sweep but no luck.
Chandler missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Chandler working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Day's head.
Chandler trying to control but Day is working from the bottom.
Chandler loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Chandler's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Chandler pushes down on Day's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Chandler not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Day has hold of Chandler's hands but Chandler slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Day is rocked!
Chandler slips a nice elbow through Day's hands, connecting with Day's forehead.
Oh Day is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Chandler lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Day! More strikes land and this one is all over! Chandler jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Joey Chandler!
A relieved looking Joey Chandler 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Adrian Rose (ranked 688 p4p, 1931 weight class) and Joshi Dell (ranked 95 p4p, 250 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Adrian Rose!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Joshi Dell!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dell gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Rose.
Rose lands with a shot to the body.
Rose has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Berloga in the buildup to the fight.
Dell takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Rose jabs Dell to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Rose connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Dell takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Dell fails in his attempt to clinch.
Rose attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
It seemed like Dell was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Rose fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Dell manages to avoid it.
Dell wants to counter with a clinch but Rose pushes him away.
Rose connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dell's hands.
A punch lands to the side of Dell 's head but he takes it in his stride.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Dell checks the leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rose throws a hook but Dell blocks it.
Dell drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Rose defends it well.
Rose pushes Dell away with a front kick.
Rose throws a body kick despite being completely out of range
and Dell counters with a single leg into guard. Rose didn't expect that.
Rose pulls Dell in close to prevent any damage.
Dell preventing the sweep.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dell controls from within his opponent's guard.
Dell sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Rose's guard.
Dell takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Rose is looking to regain full guard. He's left an arm up in the air though and Dell has latched onto it... Big trouble! Dell pivots for an armbar - it's in tight and it Rose is tapping in no time flat! Great counter grappling there from Dell!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Joshi Dell!
An out of breath Joshi Dell thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 919 p4p, 601 weight class) and Salvatore Coppola (ranked 130 p4p, 86 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Coppola's choice of entrance music: Duality. Salvatore Coppola 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 6 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Salvatore Coppola!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, William Peck and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Coppola takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Dixon connects with the punch.
Coppola takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Coppola walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Coppola looks like he wanted to counter with a high kick but didn't throw it.
We've been told by Dixon's head coaches at Sparks gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Dixon lands with a cross.
Dixon ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Coppola moves away.
Coppola takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Dixon lands an overhand right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Coppola is trying hard to land a takedown here. Dixon sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
Ali Dixon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Dixon misses the jab.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Dixon.
Dixon goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. Coppola doesn't seem phased though.
Coppola is rocked!
Coppola bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dixon comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Coppola falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Coppola was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Ali Dixon!
A relieved looking Ali Dixon 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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