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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 1881 p4p, 4094 weight class) and Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf (ranked 246 p4p, 456 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf enters 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 22 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 33 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Dillan Fox and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tamdfjsmf moves out of range as Tarlah strikes.
Tamdfjsmf is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Tarlah throws a poor cross that misses
and Tamdfjsmf counters with a three punch combo that has Tarlah backing up. Tarlah nods at Tamdfjsmf to acknowledge the strikes.
Tamdfjsmf slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Tarlah throws the left hand but Tamdfjsmf avoids the punch easily.
Tarlah listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Tamdfjsmf ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Tamdfjsmf closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Tarlah gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
Tarlah with a flurry of punches that miss.
Tarlah has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Tarlah throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamdfjsmf has his hands on Tarlah's head, controlling the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf scrambles and gets back to his feet.
Tarlah misses the jab.
Balink Tarlah is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Tarlah looks to throw the jab but Tamdfjsmf is out of range.
Tarlah misses with a lunging right hand
and Tamdfjsmf counters with a nice leg kick.
Tamdfjsmf bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Tamdfjsmf wants to counter with a clinch but Tarlah pushes him away.
Tarlah throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from Tarlah misses its intended target.
Tarlah moves into range and clinches up with Tamdfjsmf.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take this one to the mat.
Balink Tarlah has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf.
Tarlah is working on a single leg takedown against the cage. Tamdfjsmf can't fight it off and eventually Tarlah manages to take the fight to the floor. Tamdfjsmf looks annoyed but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Tarlah wants to control from the top but Tamdfjsmf keeps moving.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Tarlah's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully.
Tarlah utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
Tamdfjsmf looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
Tarlah keeping moving, preventing Tamdfjsmf from controlling successfully.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Tarlah is pulling down on Tamdfjsmf's head to control his posture.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control but Tarlah is working from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf tries to free his leg and advance position but Tarlah is retaining full guard.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Tamdfjsmf trying to control the position from guard on top but Tarlah is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Tamdfjsmf moves into range and clinches up with Tarlah.
Tamdfjsmf gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Nice strikes from Tamdfjsmf there.
Tamdfjsmf is looking to take a break and control but Tarlah is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Tamdfjsmf is pressing down on Tarlah's thigh, looking to free his foot. Tarlah is holding on for now.
Tamdfjsmf is trying to control the action in half guard but Tarlah is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Tamdfjsmf moves into full mount! Tarlah won't be happy about that!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Tamdfjsmf instigates a clinch.
Tamdfjsmf goes for a takedown in the clinch but Tarlah prevents it.
Tarlah breaks the clinch.
Tarlah throws a poor cross that misses
so Tamdfjsmf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Tamdfjsmf is pushing down on Tarlah's leg trying to pass to half guard. Tarlah is fighting to maintain full guard but Tamdfjsmf has managed to sneak the leg through.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control but Tarlah is keeping him busy.
Tarlah is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Tamdfjsmf scores with a couple of nice shots.
Tarlah slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Tamdfjsmf throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Tamdfjsmf wants to control from the top but Tarlah keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Tamdfjsmf scoring with punches to the head and body.
Tarlah wants to improve his position but instead Tamdfjsmf has moved into half guard.
Tarlah controlling the leg, holding on to half guard.
Tamdfjsmf missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Tamdfjsmf with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Tamdfjsmf trying to mount his opponent but Tarlah defends it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Tarlah desperately trying to maintain half guard.
Tamdfjsmf has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Tarlah defend it? Tamdfjsmf steps over the head and cranks it - Tarlah is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Tamdfjsmf!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Psmfisd Tamdfjsmf!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Ali Dixon (ranked 1351 p4p, 5913 weight class) and Bjorn IronSide (ranked 183 p4p, 526 weight class). Ali Dixon 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 17 - 8 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Ali Dixon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 30 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Bjorn IronSide!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dixon avoids the body shot from IronSide.
Dixon bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of IronSide's head.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
Dixon looks to land a combination but IronSide avoids it well.
Dixon with a hook.
Dixon misses with a few strikes there.
Dixon throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
IronSide tries to clinch
and Dixon counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps IronSide thinking.
A looping hook to the body misses from Dixon. IronSide does a little dance to reset his feet.
Dixon keeps the fight on the outside.
IronSide tries to clinch but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but IronSide was well out of range. Poor timing from Dixon.
Dixon lands a lovely overhand right.
Dixon is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dixon connects with a good right hand that stumbles IronSide. IronSide circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
IronSide blocks a head kick by Dixon.
IronSide tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
IronSide manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Dixon on his heels. He'll look to pass Dixon's guard now, I'm sure.
Dixon pushes IronSide off and scrambles back to his feet.
Dixon rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and IronSide moves into the clinch.
IronSide stalls.
IronSide told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Dixon wants to break free but IronSide has control.
IronSide wants to take the fight to the mat but Dixon manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
Dixon tries to break free but IronSide pushes him back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
IronSide ties up his opponent against the cage and manages to drag the fight down to the ground. IronSide no doubt will be looking to work submissions from his guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon stands up from guard. Let's bang!
The crowd cheers as Dixon lands an impressive looking overhand right. IronSide doesn't seem phased though.
Dixon uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before IronSide has time to react.
Dixon gets tackled into the cage by IronSide. IronSide maintains the clinch.
IronSide breaks from the clinch.
IronSide throws a right hand that Dixon ducks under and follows up with a left that Dixon also avoids with ease.
Dixon is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
The fight stays on the outside here - IronSide looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Dixon cracks IronSide with an open hand slap.
IronSide misses with a head kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dixon throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dixon lands a left and a right that send IronSide crashing to the mat, dazed. Dixon thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
 IronSide is rocked!
 It looks like Bjorn IronSide has been cut.
Dixon circles away from the clinch attempt.
Dixon appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
IronSide is still on wobbly legs! Can Dixon finish him?
IronSide throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as IronSide checks a leg kick.
It looks like Dixon has been trying to sharpen up his punching technique, as it looks crisper than last time we saw him.
IronSide tries to clinch up but Dixon circles away and keeps his distance.
IronSide seems to have recovered his senses.
IronSide dodges the punch combination from Dixon.
IronSide throws a head kick that Dixon semi-blocks.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dixon tries to land a leg kick but IronSide saw it coming and moves away.
IronSide takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Dixon stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Dixon wants it to stay on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
IronSide throws a head kick but Dixon moves out of range.
Dixon is looking to counter punch.
IronSide tries to clinch up.
Dixon looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Dixon clobbers IronSide with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
IronSide rushes Dixon and presses him up against the cage.
IronSide breaks the clinch.
Dixon throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dixon scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Dixon feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends IronSide sprawling to the canvas! IronSide rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dixon finish him?!
Dixon pulls out of a head kick attempt.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
IronSide gets in close and instigates a clinch.
IronSide is trying to pull guard but Dixon turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ali Dixon dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Bjorn IronSide's cut.
That's time! Dixon's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
IronSide drives through and clinches with Dixon against the cage.
IronSide tries for a takedown. No joy.
IronSide is working for takedown but Dixon is calmly controlling the position for now.
IronSide breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
IronSide throws a head kick that misses.
IronSide walks into a straight right hand from Dixon.
Dixon lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dixon throws a series of punches but IronSide avoids them all with ease.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
IronSide slips a straight right by Dixon.
Dixon catches IronSide with a right, a left, a right. It's raining punches and IronSide forgot an umbrella! Another punch and he's down. This one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Ali Dixon!
During a confident post fight interview, Ali Dixon thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Rios (ranked 2230 p4p, 2086 weight class) and Horacio Sadaval (ranked 291 p4p, 278 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Sadaval's choice of entrance music: Prohibido Olvidar. Horacio Sadaval 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Manuel Rios!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Horacio Sadaval!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Rios gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Rios throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rios defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Rios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval tries to close the distance and clinch but Rios swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Manuel Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Rios defends well and Sadaval ends up having to push Rios into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Sadaval has Rios up against the cage in a clinch.
Sadaval has Rios pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Rios manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Sadaval wants the takedown. Rios is fighting it off but Sadaval persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Rios's guard against the cage.
Rios wants to stand but Sadaval is controlling the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Rios misses with a hook.
A little jabbing left from Sadaval on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sadaval shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Rios pinned against the cage. Rios gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Sadaval darts in looking for a takedown but Rios gets double underhooks and turns Sadaval into the cage.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Rios misses with a hook. Sadaval ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Rios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Rios moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval fails with the takedown.
Rios catches Sadaval with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Rios connects with a right hand. Sadaval shakes it off.
Sadaval closes the distance and gets a double leg, slamming Rios to the mat! Rios manages to get full guard.
Rios scrambles and gets back to his feet.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sadaval.
Sadaval stands up and beckons Rios to his feet.
Horacio Sadaval seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval moves into range and clinches up with Rios.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Sadaval takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Sadaval breaks the clinch.
Rios throws out a loose jab but Sadaval uses good head movement to avoid it.
Sadaval is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
We've been told by Rios's head coaches at Tran MMA Gym that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Rios just misses with a punch to the body.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sadaval with a jab.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rios misses.
Sadaval throws out a counter right but Rios avoids it with no problem.
Rios ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sadaval moves away.
Rios gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Sadaval to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Rios is looking to stand up but Sadaval isn't so interested in that idea.
Sadaval stands up and waves to Rios to follow him.
Rios throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Sadaval to counter with a crisp jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Rios throws a body shot but no joy.
Sadaval is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Rios scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Rios 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.
Rios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Rios tries to bum rush Sadaval with a series of wild strikes but Sadaval uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Sadaval tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Rios manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Some wild striking there from Rios.
Rios scores with the left hand. Sadaval knows he should have avoided that one.
A swing and a miss from Rios.
Sadaval defending well as Rios loads up on a big left hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manuel Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Rios throws an overhand right that lands on Sadaval's shoulder, as Sadaval tries to avoid the shot.
Rios displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Sadaval.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rios misses with a hook.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Rios throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval looking to score a takedown here. Rios is defending well but Sadaval drives through and ends up in Rios's guard.
Sadaval stands up and waves to Rios to follow him.
Sadaval slips under a jab.
Rios is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sadaval can do to turn this around?
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown - he's clinched up with Rios but Rios pushes him off and we're back to square one.
Rios defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Rios scores with a jab. Sadaval acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Sadaval looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rios throws a one two combo.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Rios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Rios throws his opponent off and manages to get back to his feet! Nicely done!
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Rios throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Rios misses with a looping left.
Sadaval tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Rios keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Sadaval scores with a jab to the jaw.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rios stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Rios wants it to stay on the feet.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
Sadaval takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sadaval avoids the body shot from Rios.
And Sadaval tries to counter it with a takedown but Rios pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Horrible takedown attempt by Sadaval or perhaps it was just good defense by Rios, which made it look bad.
Rios looks to throw the jab but Sadaval is out of range.
Sadaval tries to clinch but Rios is having none of it.
Nice sprawl there from Rios as Sadaval shoots in.
Rios stuffs the takedown.
Sadaval avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval has managed to clinch.
Rios tries to break free but Sadaval pushes him back against the cage.
Sadaval tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Rios's elbow.
Sadaval working aggressively here.
Rios is trying to break free.
Sadaval breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Rios shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Manuel Rios is winning the standup battle so far.
A combination from Rios does no damage.
Sadaval slips a jab from Rios.
Rios scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sadaval shoots in for a takedown but Rios shows good takedown defense.
Sadaval closes the distance and clinches up with Rios, looking for a takedown. Sadaval pushes Rios against the cage but Rios circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Sadaval fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Sadaval takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Manuel Rios dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Rios connects with a crisp jab.
Jab, jab by Rios - just one landing.
Sadaval keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Rios.
Rios fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Sadaval.
Sadaval fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Rios misses with an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rios throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sadaval is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Rios's half guard.
Horacio Sadaval has got the better of the ground game so far.
Sadaval escapes and gets back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sadaval with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Rios to score with a decent uppercut.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Rios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Rios is looking for a counter combo.
Manuel Rios has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Horacio Sadaval.
Sadaval misses with a takedown attempt - Rios sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Manuel Rios is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Rios throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rios works over Sadaval's head and body with a nice combination.
Sadaval fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rios avoids it really well and circles away.
Rios rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Sadaval moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Manuel Rios is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rios is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Sadaval.
Sadaval rushes Rios and presses him up against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Rios after a bit of a struggle.
Sadaval digs a right hand into Rios's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Rios's gas tank.
Rios is pressed up against the cage. Sadaval has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Rios down to the mat. Rios avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Rios throws a lazy right hand but Sadaval sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Rios misses with a straight right.
Rios missing with a left hand there. Sadaval was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A shot to the liver by Rios. Beautiful body shot.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rios tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rios to the ground. Rios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Rios swats away the attempt to clinch by Sadaval.
Sadaval staying out of range there.
Sadaval ducks under a wild hook from Rios.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
A big left from Rios misses.
Sadaval will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Sadaval shoots in looking for a takedown. Rios tries to sprawl out of it but Sadaval keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Rios manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Sadaval takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Sadaval shoots in for a double leg but Rios sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Sadaval.
Sadaval looks for a takedown. He's got it. We're now in half guard.
Rios manages to escape and get back to his feet!
Horacio Sadaval has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Sadaval has his takedown stuffed
and Rios cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sadaval closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rios's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sadaval ducks right into an uppercut from Rios.
Rios lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sadaval looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
A telegraphed right hand from Rios misses the target.
Rios throws a nice looking combination but Sadaval bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sadaval shoots in and drives through. Rios sprawls well.
Sadaval changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Rios tries to avoid it but Sadaval manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Rios to the ground. Rios escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Sadaval misses with a hook. Rios ducked under it nicely.
Sadaval avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manuel Rios showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rios, 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 Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Manuel Rios!
Manuel Rios was full of energy after the big win and talked about how he thinks he can do big things in this sport. The crowd were appreciative of his determination to succeed.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Naoise Durnin (ranked 2324 p4p, 2037 weight class) and Corwin Anstey (ranked 242 p4p, 219 weight class). Durnin comes to the cage accompanied by I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's. The key to victory for Naoise Durnin has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 27 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Durnin tries a head kick but it misses.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Anstey.
Anstey tries to clinch there but Durnin circles away.
Durnin tests Anstey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
A head kick misses from Durnin.
Anstey slips a jab and a cross from Durnin.
Anstey throws a looping overhand right but Durnin ducks down to avoid it.
Anstey shoots for a takedown but Durnin saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
Durnin lands a big head kick that sends Anstey tumbling to the mat! Durnin takes a step backwards and waves Anstey back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Anstey is rocked!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Durnin lands with a big right hook that stumbles Anstey - he's out on his feet here! Durnin follows up with another monster hook that separates Anstey from consciousness! Anstey falls, almost in slow motion to the canvas! Durnin stands and admires his work as the crowd go wild.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:39 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naoise Durnin!
A very excited looking Naoise Durnin made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Juha Niska (ranked 2254 p4p, 1838 weight class) and Geo Versu (ranked 323 p4p, 272 weight class). The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Juha Niska!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Niska looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Niska chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Versu can pounce on him.
Niska shoots in but Versu avoids the takedown attempt easily.
Niska has Versu up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska tries to score a body lock takedown but Versu shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Versu misses with an elbow over the top.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Niska tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Versu prevents a takedown attempt there.
Versu works on Niska's body with a couple of short punches.
Niska prevents a body shot from Versu.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu can't find room to land a body shot as Niska controls the action.
Versu is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Niska is defending well for now.
Versu has a couple of punches blocked by Niska.
Versu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
We've been informed that Versu 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.
Niska blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Versu blocks an elbow strike from Niska.
Niska has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Versu uses from the top position.
Versu wants to stand and escape but instead Niska has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Niska trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Niska content to stall in guard here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu looking for a sweep. Not yet Versu, not yet.
Niska is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Niska postures up.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
A slapping leg kick lands for Versu.
Versu scores with a nice right hand.
Versu misses with an uppercut
and Niska counters with a left and a right that stings Versu.
Niska shoots in and drives through. Versu sprawls well.
Versu swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Versu connects with a nice looking jab.
Versu lands a jab followed by a nice looking cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Niska closes the distance and clinches.
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!
Versu misses with a hook to the ribs.
Versu pushes off an throws an elbow but Niska leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Niska blocks an uppercut.
Versu goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Niska is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Versu is defending well.
Niska avoiding damage as Versu throws knees to the body.
Versu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Versu misses with a punch to the body.
Niska drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Versu misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Versu swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Versu tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Niska can't get the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Geo Versu dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Versu keeps the fight on the outside.
The fighters circling - Versu throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Niska feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Versu scores with a nice head shot.
A jab from Versu misses.
Versu pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Versu throws a poor cross that misses
and Niska counters with a straight right hand.
Versu punishes Niska's body with a nice straight punch.
Niska takes one to the chin there.
Versu fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Niska has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A swing and a miss from Niska.
Versu misses with an attempted mid kick.
Geo Versu seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Versu looks to land a body kick but Niska moved away.
Niska uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Versu.
Versu uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Niska has time to react.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu misses with an uppercut
and Niska counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Versu paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Niska fakes with an overhand right and moves in to clinch with Versu, pushing him back against the cage.
Niska is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Versu is defending well.
Versu tries to throw a body punch but Niska avoids it by throwing Versu back against the cage.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Versu.
Versu doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Niska.
Niska drops down looking for an ankle pick but Versu pulls his leg out and moves away.
Niska pushes Versu up against the cage in a clinch.
Niska pulls guard successfully.
Versu is stalling in the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Niska is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Versu wants to get up but he can't break Niska's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
Niska working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Versu doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Versu manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Niska wants to sweep but no luck.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
Niska can't keep his opponent in guard - Versu advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Niska wants to get back to full guard.
Niska has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
Niska is pressing down on Versu's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Versu preventing the sweep.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Niska is on top in guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu keeping full guard, as Niska tries to pass.
Niska is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Versu keeping moving, preventing Niska from controlling successfully.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Geo Versu will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
Niska shoots in for a double leg but Versu sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Niska avoids a punch combination nicely.
Niska darts in and clinches Versu up against the cage.
Versu pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
A jab from Versu misses.
Niska slips a jab from Versu.
Versu lands with a cross.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Niska half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Niska blocks a leg kick.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch up but Versu swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Versu misses with a low kick as Niska jumps back.
A quick step to the side and Niska tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Versu throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Niska avoids the body shot from Versu.
Niska was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Geo Versu is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Versu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Niska manages to avoid it.
Niska gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Versu counters with a nice leg kick.
Versu is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Niska is looking to clinch.
Versu lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Versu tries a head kick but it misses.
Niska tries to clinch but Versu is having none of it.
Versu only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Niska connects with a solid leg kick.
Versu moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu misses with a body shot
and Niska counters with a head kick. That will keep Versu thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Niska has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Versu.
Niska tries to close the distance and clinch but Versu swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Niska looks for a takedown but Versu sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Juha Niska. That's going to take a lot out of him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Niska takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Versu lands an overhand right.
Versu keeps the fight on the outside.
Versu has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Versu will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Niska tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Versu manages to circle out of the way.
Versu misses with a straight left.
Niska swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Versu throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Niska looks for the body kick but Versu saw that one coming.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A head kick misses from Versu.
Niska attempts a counter takedown but Versu avoids it well and moves away.
Niska tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Versu counters with a head kick. That will keep Niska thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
Versu connects with an inside leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Niska blocks a head kick by Versu.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Niska saw that one coming.
Niska is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Niska takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
The fight stays on the outside here - Niska looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws a leg kick that misses.
Niska tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Versu manages to circle out of the way.
Versu thows a leg kick but Niska checks it
and Niska counters with a straight right hand.
Niska wants to clinch up but Versu keeps it at a distance.
Juha Niska has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Niska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Niska fails in his attempt to clinch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Versu.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Niska tries to clinch up but Versu circles away and keeps his distance.
Niska on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Versu. Versu obviously looking to wear him down.
Niska tries to clinch but Versu is having none of it.
Niska slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Niska looking to score a takedown here. Versu is defending well but Niska drives through and ends up in Versu's guard.
Versu trying to keep a closed guard but Niska is proving a slippery customer.
And that's the end of the fight!
Geo Versu comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Versu 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Geo Versu!
During a confident post fight interview, Geo Versu thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Showtime Sitsongrit (ranked 1458 p4p, 1988 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 191 p4p, 263 weight class). Sitsongrit comes to the cage accompanied by ศึกษานารี - LABANOON. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Showtime Sitsongrit!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sitsongrit scores with a hook to the body. Phillips takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Phillips takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Sitsongrit pushes Phillips up against the cage in a clinch.
Sitsongrit lands an uppercut.
Sitsongrit is stalling here.
A short uppercut from Sitsongrit.
Sitsongrit can't find room to land a body shot as Phillips controls the action.
Sitsongrit lands a hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sitsongrit has Phillips pushed against the cage.
Sitsongrit 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.
Phillips tries for a takedown. No joy.
Sitsongrit dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit pressing his opponent against the cage.
Phillips wants the takedown. Sitsongrit is fighting it off but Phillips persists and manages to bring the fight to the ground, ending up in Sitsongrit's guard against the cage.
Phillips being controlled here momentarily.
Phillips drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but Sitsongrit manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Phillips has Sitsongrit in his guard.
Phillips can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Sitsongrit controls the pace.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit looking to pass the guard.
Phillips escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Sitsongrit gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Sitsongrit engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
Phillips has his foot on Sitsongrit's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Sitsongrit works his way back into a safe position though.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Sitsongrit avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Sitsongrit got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phillips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Sitsongrit has managed to get both his arms back between Phillips's legs - danger averted.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Phillips keeping full guard, as Sitsongrit tries to pass.
Sitsongrit is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Phillips had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sitsongrit defends it easily.
Sitsongrit content to stall in guard here.
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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Phillips has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Sitsongrit can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Sitsongrit 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.
Phillips looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Showtime Sitsongrit dominated that round.
That's time! Sitsongrit's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sitsongrit gets a takedown into half guard.
Sitsongrit seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Sitsongrit is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Phillips has managed to free his arm - good work.
Sitsongrit working Phillips over with strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Phillips looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sitsongrit works his way into side control.
Phillips tries to buck Sitsongrit off but Sitsongrit is having none of it.
Sitsongrit is staying tight to Phillips's torso, preventing him from escaping.
Phillips is trying to get back to half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips is looking to regain half guard here but Sitsongrit keeps moving and retains side control.
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.
Phillips being controlled for a moment.
Phillips is looking to reverse the position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Sitsongrit here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Sitsongrit taking a breather here.
Phillips tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sitsongrit slows the pace down.
Sitsongrit is looking to take a break and control but Phillips is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Phillips being controlled for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Sitsongrit swings for the body but Phillips moves out of range.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Sitsongrit forces Phillips back against the cage and clinches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Sitsongrit.
Phillips gets control of Sitsongrit's arms and successfully pulls guard. Phillips will no doubt be looking for submissions off his back.
Phillips looking to try and escape his hips here, looking for a submission. It looks like he's going for a triangle but Sitsongrit is defending well. Phillips quickly switches to an armbar and extends the arm! Sitsongrit has no choice but to tap, to a very quick submission! Wow, that was lightning fast! Phillips celebrates on the cage, with the crowd.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Bum Phillips!
A relieved looking Bum Phillips 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jonny Picogram (ranked 1873 p4p, 1396 weight class) and Masa Saitoh (ranked 274 p4p, 202 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 light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jonny Picogram!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Masa Saitoh!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Saitoh takes a swing at Picogram's ribcage but misses.
Saitoh slips under a jab.
Saitoh scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
enabling Picogram to counter with a crisp jab.
It looks like Masa Saitoh has been cut.
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram scores with a leg kick.
Saitoh avoids the body shot from Picogram.
Picogram keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Picogram throws a poor cross that misses
and Saitoh counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Nice uppercut lands for Saitoh. That snapped Picogram's head back.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Saitoh 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.
Saitoh fails to land the takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh slips a straight right by Picogram.
Picogram bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Picogram lands a really nice looking cross but Saitoh seems unphased.
Picogram tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Saitoh was well out of range. Poor timing from Picogram.
A slow jab from Saitoh misses its intended target.
Picogram tries to clinch up
so Saitoh counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Picogram looking to control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Saitoh missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Saitoh postures up in Picogram's guard and throws a big left but Picogram blocks it.
Picogram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Saitoh looking to pass the guard.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Picogram trying to control the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh looking to pass the guard.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Saitoh scoring with some ground and pound.
Saitoh stays in close to Picogram's body and controls the position.
Saitoh wants to control from the top but Picogram keeps moving.
Picogram is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Saitoh trying to control the position from guard on top but Picogram is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
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.
Picogram misses with a wild body shot.
Saitoh misses with a right hand
and Picogram counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Picogram misses with a combination
and Saitoh connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Picogram throws a body shot but no joy.
Picogram is looking to clinch.
Saitoh drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Picogram defends it well.
Picogram swings for the body but Saitoh moves out of range.
Picogram misses with a body shot
and Saitoh counters with a nice uppercut.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Saitoh drops his shoulder and cracks Picogram with a huge uppercut! Picogram goes down! Can Saitoh finish him?
 Picogram is rocked!
 It looks like Jonny Picogram has been cut.
Saitoh throwing strikes but missing.
Oh Picogram is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Saitoh cracks Picogram with a solid left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh dominated that round.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action!
Picogram throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Picogram seems to have got his legs back now.
Picogram tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Saitoh manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Saitoh decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Picogram moves into full guard.
Saitoh postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Saitoh postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Picogram is trying to keep Saitoh in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh won't allow Picogram to sweep him here.
Saitoh forces his way into half guard.
Picogram wants to get back to full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh slips a nice elbow through Picogram's hands, connecting with Picogram's forehead.
Saitoh throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The referee walks around the fighters to get a better view of the action. Saitoh lands a nice short elbow.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Picogram is looking to control Saitoh's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Picogram avoid being mounted?
Saitoh wants to take a breather but Picogram is having none of it.
Saitoh thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh is controlling the pace.
Saitoh is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Picogram is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Saitoh controlling the pace.
Saitoh looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Picogram trying to control from the bottom.
Picogram tries to roll over but Saitoh keeps him under control.
Saitoh not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Saitoh has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
The fighters are battling for position here. Picogram manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Picogram is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Picogram keeping moving, preventing Saitoh from controlling successfully.
Saitoh has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Picogram is trying to control the position but Saitoh postures up.
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
Saitoh looking to sit in guard and control but Picogram gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Saitoh strikes from his own guard.
Picogram won't allow Saitoh to sweep him here.
Picogram trying to control but Saitoh is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh trying to punch from his back but it's not doing any damage.
Picogram looking to pass the guard.
Picogram trying to control the position from guard on top but Saitoh is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Saitoh bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Picogram's guard.
Saitoh with a flurry of punches that miss.
Saitoh is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram has momentary wrist control but Saitoh slips an elbow through the middle.
Picogram wants to sweep but no luck.
Picogram trying to control the position.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Masa Saitoh showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Picogram gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Saitoh counters with a straight right hand.
Saitoh is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Picogram.
Saitoh sizes up Picogram with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Picogram gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Picogram is wriggling around but Saitoh manages to pass to half guard.
Picogram trying to control here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Saitoh working over Picogram with some ground and pound. Picogram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Picogram is not content to let Saitoh control the position.
Picogram keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Saitoh working over Picogram with some ground and pound. Picogram looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Saitoh trying to control from half guard but Picogram is working away.
Saitoh prevents Picogram from improving his position.
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. Saitoh connects with a nice short shot to Picogram's temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Saitoh lands strikes from half guard.
Saitoh throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Picogram has hold of Saitoh's hands but Saitoh slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Nice strikes from Saitoh there.
Saitoh with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Saitoh takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Saitoh seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Picogram does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Picogram is looking to improve his position.
Picogram on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Masa Saitoh is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Saitoh controlling the action here.
Picogram moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Saitoh is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
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.
Saitoh preventing the sweep.
Saitoh 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.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Jonny Picogram has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Saitoh slips a straight right by Picogram.
Saitoh steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Picogram. That one must have hurt.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Picogram throws a low kick but Saitoh avoids it.
Saitoh throws an off balance right hand
and Picogram counters with a nice leg kick.
And that's the end of the fight!
Masa Saitoh comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Saitoh 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Masa Saitoh!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gus McCrae (ranked 928 p4p, 1246 weight class) and Dexter Roussel (ranked 135 p4p, 175 weight class). Roussel is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Manau - J'ai laissé là bas . Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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World class boxer
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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 19 - 9 - 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 8 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roussel changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. McCrae tries to avoid it but Roussel manages to keep hold of a leg and drag McCrae to the ground. McCrae escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Roussel lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae ducks under a wild hook from Roussel.
Roussel throws a body shot but no joy.
An attempted straight right counter from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Roussel.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as McCrae is landing a low percentage of strikes.
McCrae fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Roussel scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
McCrae throws a hook but Roussel avoids it easily.
McCrae sets himself, and Roussel steps forward looking for the clinch! McCrae avoids it this time.
McCrae looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
It seemed like Roussel was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel takes a swing at McCrae's ribcage but misses.
Roussel scores with a jab.
McCrae throws out a loose jab but Roussel uses good head movement to avoid it.
Roussel uses good head movement to avoid the hook from McCrae.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel throws the left hand but McCrae avoids the punch easily.
Roussel throws a right hand that misses
and McCrae counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
A telegraphed right hand from McCrae misses the target.
Roussel scores with a crisp jab that stopped McCrae in his tracks.
The fighters circling - Roussel throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
Roussel feints the counter takedown.
Roussel lands a glancing blow to the side of McCrae's head.
McCrae scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Roussel steps to the side to avoid the strikes from McCrae.
Roussel blocks a jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from McCrae misses.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roussel throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck McCrae on the side of the head.
A big left from McCrae misses.
McCrae throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Roussel sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussel drops his hands momentarily and McCrae takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
McCrae takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roussel with a nice cross.
Roussel takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
McCrae throws a body shot but no joy.
McCrae misses the body punch
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
McCrae scores with a jab. Roussel acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
McCrae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Roussel tests McCrae's chin there with a solid looking shot.
McCrae takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McCrae feints a jab promting Roussel to slip. McCrae then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Roussel slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
A big left from McCrae misses.
A looping hook to the body misses from Roussel. McCrae does a little dance to reset his feet.
McCrae was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Roussel avoids the body shot from McCrae.
Roussel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
McCrae thuds a left hand into Roussel's body.
McCrae walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roussel pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
A shot to the liver by Roussel. Beautiful body shot.
McCrae throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A big left from Roussel misses.
Gus McCrae is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roussel connects with a single shot there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Roussel fails with the takedown.
Gus McCrae has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Dexter Roussel.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McCrae thuds his right hand into Roussel's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
McCrae throws an overhand right that lands on Roussel's shoulder, as Roussel tries to avoid the shot.
Roussel feints the counter takedown.
Roussel dips to his left and cracks McCrae with an uppercut!
Roussel misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from McCrae.
Roussel slips under a jab from McCrae.
Roussel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before McCrae has time to react.
Roussel takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Roussel with a jab.
Roussel shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Roussel showed some decent athleticism there.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
McCrae moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Dexter Roussel will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Roussel 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.
McCrae uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
Roussel moves out of range of the strikes.
Roussel looks to land a right hand but McCrae moved out of range.
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on McCrae's shoulder, as McCrae tries to avoid the shot.
It looked like McCrae wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Roussel ducks down and throws a hook to the body but McCrae moves away.
As Roussel looks to move away, McCrae throws a big counter combo but Roussel just gets out of the way.
McCrae misses with a looping left.
Roussel looks to throw the jab but McCrae is out of range.
McCrae lands a body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McCrae misses with a straight left.
Roussel misses the body punch
and McCrae counters with a series of strikes. Roussel will be more careful next time no doubt.
A decent looking cross lands there for Roussel.
McCrae defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McCrae.
A swing and a miss from Roussel.
McCrae cracks a nice hook into Roussel's ribs.
McCrae slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
McCrae throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A swing and a miss from McCrae.
McCrae cracks Roussel with a right hand to the side of the head.
McCrae throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
McCrae scores with a jab to the head.
McCrae gets tackled into the cage by Roussel. Roussel maintains the clinch.
Roussel misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from McCrae.
Roussel working aggressively here.
McCrae can't find room to land a body shot as Roussel controls the action.
Roussel tries to throw a body punch but McCrae avoids it by throwing Roussel back against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Roussel changes levels and goes for a takedown here. McCrae fights it off and pushes away nicely.
McCrae lands a right hook to the body.
McCrae connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by McCrae.
That has opened up Dexter Roussel's cut even more.
McCrae lands a right hook to the body.
McCrae drops Roussel with a beautiful combination! Roussel stares up at his opponent, who ushers him back to his feet - McCrae is looking for the KO!
Roussel is rocked!
Roussel fails in his attempt to clinch.
Roussel is still on wobbly legs! Can McCrae finish him?
Roussel scores with a nice right hand.
McCrae misses the jab.
McCrae misses the shot to the body.
McCrae drops Roussel with a huge uppercut! Roussel drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. McCrae is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:54 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gus McCrae!
After the big win, Gus McCrae made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Brooklyn Apothecary and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 888 p4p, 802 weight class) and Yaya Kouame (ranked 129 p4p, 114 weight class). Llewellyn comes into the arena with Doomsday blaring out of the sound system. Kouame is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by 2Pac - All Eyez On Me. Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good 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 14 - 7 - 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 10 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Yaya Kouame!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kouame misses with a straight left.
Llewellyn feinted with a counter takedown.
Kouame closes the distance and pushes Llewellyn back into the cage.
Llewellyn lands a knee to the body.
Llewellyn blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Kouame will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Llewellyn up against the cage.
Kouame tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Kouame.
Kouame lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
Llewellyn looking for a takedown.
Llewellyn prevents a body shot from Kouame.
Llewellyn turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Llewellyn manages to end up in side control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kouame gives up the full mount - oops, sloppy defensive grappling there!
Kouame is trying to get to the cage to help him get back to his feet.
Llewellyn can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Kouame is looking to escape.
Kouame is trying to get back to his feet but can't.
We've been hearing that Llewellyn has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Llewellyn working for a guillotine from mount but Kouame is in no mood to give up.
Llewellyn wants to control the pace but Kouame is squirming around nicely.
Llewellyn lands with some strikes.
Kouame wants to use the cage to get back to his feet here.
Llewellyn lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Llewellyn lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Kouame hang on?
Llewellyn scoring with strikes but Kouame is staying in there.
Llewellyn landing strikes, looking to finish!
Llewellyn scores with a couple of good head shots there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Llewellyn lands a heavy elbow.
Llewellyn with good strikes from the mount here!
Kouame 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 couple of nice shots there from mount.
Kouame is rocked!
Llewellyn postures up and lands a whopping elbow - oh that's hurt Kouame bigstyle! Two more strikes land for Llewellyn and the fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:36 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Llewellyn!
AJ Llewellyn thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Reni Manfield (ranked 409 p4p, 656 weight class) and Romega Vartanein (ranked 62 p4p, 100 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 5 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Reni Manfield!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Romega Vartanein!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Alec Ball and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vartanein misses with a hook.
Vartanein misses with a straight left.
Vartanein misses with a wild body shot.
Vartanein fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Vartanein jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
Vartanein scores with a hook to the body. Manfield takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Manfield displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Vartanein throws out the jab.
Vartanein takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vartanein jabs Manfield right on the nose. Manfield blinks but takes it well.
Manfield looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Manfield misses with the combination.
Manfield uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Vartanein.
Vartanein just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Vartanein. Manfield does a little dance to reset his feet.
Vartanein misses with a hook to the body
and Manfield counters with a nice double leg into guard.
The fighters are working up against the cage. Vartanein manages to wriggle his way back to his feet, so the fighters are now clinched against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Manfield drops down looking for an ankle pick but Vartanein pulls his leg out and moves away.
Vartanein thuds a left hand into Manfield's body.
Manfield slips a jab from Vartanein.
Manfield scores with a push kick.
Romega Vartanein is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Vartanein throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Manfield counters with a straight right hand.
Vartanein throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Manfield was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Nice shot by Vartanein.
Romega Vartanein seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vartanein misses the shot to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Manfield misses the target.
Manfield lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Vartanein backs up against the cage.
Manfield digs a good body shot into Vartanein's ribs.
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!
Manfield just misses with a punch to the body.
Vartanein swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Manfield half committed to a counter leg kick.
Vartanein ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Manfield wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Manfield avoids the body shot from Vartanein.
Vartanein misses the body punch
letting Manfield counter with a right hand.
Manfield checks the leg kick.
Vartanein scores with a nice right hand.
Manfield takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vartanein is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Manfield drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Vartanein throws a looping overhand right but Manfield ducks down to avoid it.
Vartanein throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Vartanein sizes up Manfield with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Vartanein throws a body shot but no joy.
Manfield appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vartanein lands with a nice body punch.
Manfield fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vartanein manages to avoid it.
Vartanein swings for the body but Manfield moves out of range.
Vartanein misses with a hook
and Manfield counters with a nice uppercut.
Vartanein throws a lazy right hand but Manfield sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Manfield manages to get an easy takedown there - catching Vartanein on his heels. He'll look to pass Vartanein's guard now, I'm sure.
Manfield is standing up over Vartanein. Vartanein looks to escape but Manfield dives into side control.
Vartanein can't do much from the bottom here.
Manfield is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but Vartanein is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
Vartanein is looking to regain half guard here but Manfield keeps moving and retains side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Manfield in side control, working for a kimura. He's got hold of an arm and he's torquing it... Vartanein is tapping! That's the end of the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:22 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Reni Manfield!
During a confident post fight interview, Reni Manfield thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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