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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Hands Norseson (ranked 6148 p4p, 25057 weight class) and Leonid Breznikov (ranked 399 p4p, 430 weight class). 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 featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Hands Norseson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Leonid Breznikov!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Breznikov tries to move into range but Norseson moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Norseson lands with a straight right. Breznikov didn't see that one coming.
Breznikov will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Breznikov takes one on the button.
Breznikov misses with a low kick.
Norseson cracks Breznikov with a good jab.
Norseson takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Breznikov misses with a straight right.
A little feinted left hand from Norseson on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Breznikov misses with a looping left.
Breznikov drops his hands momentarily and Norseson takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Norseson really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Breznikov connects with a body shot.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Breznikov fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Norseson sprawls well initially but Breznikov persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Norseson pushes Breznikov off and gets back to his feet.
Norseson definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Jab from Norseson.
Breznikov gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Norseson.
 Breznikov is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Breznikov throws a jab but it's blocked by Norseson.
Breznikov takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
Breznikov takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Norseson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Hands Norseson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Norseson cracks Breznikov with a good jab.
Breznikov is still on wobbly legs! Can Norseson finish him?
Norseson lands a jab to Breznikov's midsection.
Norseson drops Breznikov with a naaaaasty hook - Breznikov is in real trouble here! Norseson dives in to side control and pounds out his opponent for a TKO victory! The crowd goes nuts!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Hands Norseson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Roman Dinu (ranked 2866 p4p, 3396 weight class) and Mikael Olofsson (ranked 308 p4p, 361 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Mikael Olofsson was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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BJJ White 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 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of London, Roman Dinu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Mikael Olofsson!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, William Peck and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Olofsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Olofsson lands a head shot.
Dinu walks into a stiff left hand from Olofsson.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Olofsson, as that shot connected.
Olofsson scores with a nice head shot.
Dinu just misses with a punch to the body.
Dinu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Olofsson has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Olofsson lands a head shot.
Dinu misses with a series of wild punches.
Dinu misses with a hook. Olofsson ducked under it nicely.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Olofsson throws a combination that misses
and Dinu counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Olofsson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Dinu takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Mikael Olofsson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice shot by Olofsson.
Dinu loads up on a big right hand but Olofsson slips the punch.
Dinu just misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Olofsson misses with a jab, cross combination.
Olofsson tests Dinu's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Olofsson moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Olofsson might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Dinu bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Olofsson's head.
Olofsson has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Olofsson scores with a sloppy right hand. Dinu should have avoided that one.
Olofsson cracks Dinu with a big right hand that sees him stumbling back against the cage! Dinu falls to his knees and Olofsson doesn't need a second invitatation - he rushes in and fires off several unanswered shots that force the referee to stop the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:30 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Mikael Olofsson!
A relieved looking Mikael Olofsson 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 Ike Villanova (ranked 3756 p4p, 3413 weight class) and Leo Pard (ranked 436 p4p, 412 weight class). Ike Villanova is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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BJJ White Belt
Solid boxing
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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 3 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ike Villanova!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Leo Pard!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Pard throws a sloppy body shot
and Villanova counters with a left and a right that stings Pard.
Villanova swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Villanova definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Villanova thuds his right hand into Pard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Villanova takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Villanova's corner calls for a 1-2. Villanova obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Pard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Villanova.
Pard tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Villanova throws a jab but it's blocked by Pard.
Pard buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Pard with the inside leg kick.
Pard throws a nice head kick!
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Pard misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Villanova on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Pard. Pard obviously looking to wear him down.
Villanova misses with a looping left.
Villanova throws a hook but Pard blocks it.
And Pard responds with a good body kick, but Villanova manages to step out the way in time.
Villanova throws a right hand that misses
and Pard counters with a flying knee. Nice.
A slapping leg kick lands for Pard.
Villanova throws a looping overhand right but Pard ducks down to avoid it.
Pard catches Villanova with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
A head kick from Pard lands but Villanova takes it in his stride.
Villanova slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Pard misses with the body kick
and Villanova counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Villanova cracks Pard with a nasty uppercut that draws ooohs from the crowd and sends Pard tumbling backwards onto the mat. He tries to recover but Villanova pounces and lands a hail of unanswered strikes that forces the referee to step in to end the fight! Pard is not happy but he gave the referee no choice!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Ike Villanova!
An out of breath Ike Villanova 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Buck Bentley (ranked 2998 p4p, 3073 weight class) and Yin Mao (ranked 256 p4p, 263 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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BJJ Purple Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Buck Bentley!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yin Mao!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, William Peck and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentley.
Mao connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Mao walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Mao throws a leg kick which misses Bentley's front leg but catches the back leg as Bentley tries to avoid it.
Bentley throws a series of punches but Mao avoids them all with ease.
Bentley darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Bentley misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bentley moves away from the strike by Mao.
It looked like Bentley wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Bentley misses with a right hand
and Mao counters with a stiff right hand.
Mao throws a head kick that half lands.
 It looks like Buck Bentley has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao thuds his shin into the meat of Bentley's side.
A looping hook to the body misses from Bentley. Mao does a little dance to reset his feet.
Mao's coach down at Temple of Fitness was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mao's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Mao throws a head kick that misses.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao feints and then cracks Bentley's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Bentley down.
Mao is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Mao throws a leg kick but Bentley sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bentley fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Mao misses with a low kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mao thows a body kick. Bentley tries to catch it but that hurt him.
We've been told by Bentley's head coaches at 1% Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Bentley moves out of range of the body kick from Mao.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
Mao moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Bentley throws a hook but Mao blocks it.
Mao pivots, looking for a leg kick but Bentley is out of range and Mao settles back down.
Bentley waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Mao.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mao throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A counter left hand to the body from Bentley misses its target.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Bentley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao lands a nice leg kick that just misses Bentley's sensitive parts.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
An attempted straight right counter from Bentley misses the target.
Mao slips under a jab.
Bentley takes a kick to the body and keeps moving.
Mao misses with a low kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with an outside leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Mao misses.
Mao tries to land a leg kick but Bentley saw it coming and moves away.
Bentley swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
The fighters circling - Bentley throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Bentley is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Bentley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mao throws a head kick that misses
enabling Bentley to counter with a crisp jab.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley moves out of range easily.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Mao dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Buck Bentley'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.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Bentley is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Mao throws a shot from downtown. Bentley moves away and avoids it.
Mao buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Mao tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Bentley loads up on a big right hand but Mao slips the punch.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao connects with a solid leg kick.
Bentley bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Bentley chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Mao can pounce on him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mao misses with a head kick.
Mao scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao lands with a slapping head kick.
Mao keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bentley.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
Mao misses with a low kick.
Mao throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bentley sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Mao throws a head kick but Bentley moves out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Bentley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A swing and a miss from Bentley.
Bentley blocks a low kick nicely.
A punch combination from Bentley misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Mao! But no joy.
Bentley throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley moves out of range easily.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Yin Mao seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bentley checks the leg kick.
A little feinted left hand from Bentley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Mao momentarily.
Mao misses with a kick to the body.
Mao scores with a kick to the midsection.
Mao scoring well with a low kick there.
Mao displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Bentley throws out the jab.
Bentley misses with a looping left.
Mao defending well as Bentley loads up on a big left hand.
Mao slips under a jab from Bentley.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Bentley misses with a hook. Mao ducked under it nicely.
Mao throws a nice inside leg kick.
Mao throws a leg kick but Bentley moved away.
Bentley throwing a counter right hand but Mao manages to avoid it.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
A little feinted left hand from Bentley on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mao throws a low kick but Bentley avoids it.
It looked like Bentley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
Mao is looking to slow Bentley down with leg kicks.
Nice defenses there by Mao.
Bentley swings widly with a right hand
and Mao counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yin Mao showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Buck Bentley'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. Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Bentley blocks a low kick nicely.
Mao throws a half hearted mid kick.
A slapping body kick lands there for Mao.
Bentley takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Mao moves out of range as Bentley strikes.
Mao tries a low kick but Bentley avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Bentley moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
Mao throws a wild body kick that Bentley sees coming a mile off.
Bentley misses with an uppercut. Mao saw that one coming.
Yin Mao seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A cross from Mao lands.
Mao fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Bentley has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Mao throws a low kick but it's checked well by Bentley.
A head kick misses from Mao.
Mao uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Bentley.
Bentley throws a hook but Mao avoids it easily.
This entire fight has taken place on the feet so far and you wonder whether Bentley might be better served trying to take this one to the ground because he's losing the standup battle so far.
Mao keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Bentley keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Bentley was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bentley throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Mao follows through with a counter body kick but it doesn't land.
Mao looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Mao connects with an inside leg kick.
Mao throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
Mao dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Bentley. That did some damage!
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Mao lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Bentley has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Bentley and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
A slapping leg kick lands for Mao.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A slow jab from Bentley misses its intended target.
Mao throws out a leg kick but Bentley moves out of range and Mao only half commits.
It looked like Bentley was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mao.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Bentley blocks a head kick by Mao.
Mao scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Mao defending well as Bentley loads up on a big left hand.
Mao swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Mao throws a quick inside leg kick.
Mao connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Bentley swings for the body but Mao moves out of range.
Mao slips a jab and a cross from Bentley.
Mao appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Mao throws a push kick but Bentley slaps the foot to one side.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bentley misses with an uppercut
and Mao counters with a slapping leg kick.
Bentley pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Mao wants to land a leg kick but Bentley is out of range.
Bentley went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Mao scores with a leg kick.
Bentley will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
A low kick from Mao is predictable there
and Mao takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Mao throws a leg kick that misses.
Yin Mao is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bone on bone clash there as Bentley blocks the leg kick.
Buck Bentley has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Mao lands a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yin Mao comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Mao 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 Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Yin Mao!
A very excited looking Yin Mao rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Dana Black (ranked 3901 p4p, 3126 weight class) and Alkandros Vasilios (ranked 322 p4p, 267 weight class). Alkandros Vasilios acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Dana Black !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alkandros Vasilios!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Black fakes a strike and closes the distance, dragging Vasilios to the ground. Black is now in Vasilios's guard.
Vasilios looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Vasilios throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Black looking to pass the guard.
Black advances to half guard.
Vasilios is looking for a sweep. Black is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Black passes the half guard and he's now in mount! Big trouble for Vasilios!
Vasilios bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Black looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Black throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! Vasilios escapes and throws Black 's legs to the side, diving into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vasilios trying to control the position but Black is working away.
Black is looking to reverse the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Vasilios lands an elbow.
Vasilios wants to lay and pray for a moment but Black keeps working.
Vasilios scores with a couple of short elbows.
Vasilios working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Vasilios is looking to take a break and control but Black is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Black looks to move to half guard but instead Vasilios has passed into mount! Damn!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Black is trying to escape the mount.
Vasilios in mount throwing good strikes here, bouncing his opponent's head off the canvas.
Vasilios working away from the top, dropping strikes.
Black is squirming around, avoiding Vasilios's attempts to control the action.
Black can't escape the position.
Vasilios lands a nice shot to the head.
Vasilios manages to capitalize on a mistake by Black to take his back!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Black is trying to break free.
The crowd hopeful of a finish here - Vasilios's supporters are on their feet, screaming for him to go for the rear naked choke.
Vasilios is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
The referee is taking a good look at Black as he is on the wrong end of some big shots from Vasilios!
Vasilios working for the choke.
Vasilios looking for the rear naked choke. And he's got it! Black taps!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Alkandros Vasilios!
A victorious Alkandros Vasilios thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Zai Zai Cabango (ranked 2715 p4p, 3144 weight class) and Jero Wolf (ranked 343 p4p, 389 weight class). Wolf is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: Better Together. The key to victory for Zai Zai Cabango has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 2 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Zai Zai Cabango!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Jero Wolf!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Cabango.
Wolf ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Cabango moves away.
Cabango appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Cabango throws a looping overhand right but Wolf ducks down to avoid it.
Wolf drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Cabango defends it well.
Wolf misses with a low kick.
Cabango looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Cabango fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Wolf.
Cabango throws a body kick that misses
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown. Cabango fights it but they end up in guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Cabango looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Wolf passes into half guard.
Wolf seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango is trying to maintain the position but Wolf is very close to passing his half guard.
Wolf scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Cabango wants to get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabango actively working from the bottom here.
Wolf working over Cabango with some ground and pound. Cabango looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Cabango wants to control but Wolf is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Cabango is looking to improve his position.
Cabango is working hard here to advance position.
Wolf seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Cabango does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Cabango trying to control here.
Wolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Cabango is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
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.
Wolf tries to pass to full mount but Cabango defends it.
Wolf trying to control the action but Cabango is working from the bottom.
If this pace continues, the referee will definitely step in and force a standup.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Wolf content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Good exchange - Cabango coming out on top.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cabango dips to his left and cracks Wolf with an uppercut!
Wolf misses with an uppercut.
Cabango half committed to a counter leg kick.
Wolf misses the shot to the body.
Wolf throws a jab but it's blocked by Cabango.
Cabango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Cabango ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Wolf moves away.
Cabango throws a head kick that misses.
Cabango looks to land a left hand but Wolf moved out of range nicely.
Zai Zai Cabango is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wolf closes the distance and clinches up with Cabango, looking for a takedown. Wolf pushes Cabango against the cage but Cabango circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Wolf looking to score a takedown here. Cabango is defending well but Wolf drives through and ends up in Cabango's guard.
Cabango is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Wolf wants to control from the top but Cabango keeps moving.
Wolf with a nice head shot there.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cabango working for a triangle but Wolf defends it easily.
Cabango is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Wolf is aware though and is defending well.
Cabango working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Wolf.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Cabango throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Wolf won't allow Cabango to sweep him here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Wolf content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf dominated that round.
That's time! Cabango's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Wolf loads up on a big right hand but Cabango slips the punch.
Good leg kick by Cabango.
Zai Zai Cabango seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wolf's jab looks to have found its range, popping Cabango under the eye.
Cabango looks for the body kick but Wolf saw that one coming.
Cabango is looking to slow Wolf down with leg kicks.
Good work by Wolf as he checks the leg kick.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabango cracks Wolf with a good jab.
An inside leg kick from Cabango misses.
Cabango fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Wolf manages to avoid it.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf's coach down at Triumph Over Fear was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Wolf's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
Zai Zai Cabango is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cabango walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Wolf checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Wolf lands a body shot.
Wolf lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wolf lands an overhand right.
Cabango throws a head kick that looked like it stung.
 It looks like Jero Wolf has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A low kick from Cabango misses
and Wolf counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Cabango is trying to control but can't.
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Cabango is controlling Wolf's trapped leg to prevent Wolf from advancing to side control.
Wolf trying to control the pace.
Wolf wants to take a breather but Cabango is having none of it.
Cabango taking some punishment here, with Wolf in his half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wolf lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabango trying to control here.
Wolf is trying to control the action in half guard but Cabango is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Ground and pound from Wolf.
Cabango is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Well, if Wolf is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf wants to pass to mount but Cabango is defending the position.
Cabango trying to control but Wolf postures up.
Wolf is looking for a kimura here.
Cabango looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Cabango is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
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.
Wolf uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Cabango.
Wolf lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Cabango at a distance.
Cabango gets caught flat footed, as Wolf shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Wolf has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Cabango has momentary wrist control but Wolf slips an elbow through the middle.
Cabango escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Wolf gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Cabango is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
Wolf landing some decent shots from guard.
Wolf controlling from the top position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jero Wolf showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jero Wolf's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Cabango avoids the body shot from Wolf.
Cabango went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wolf connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A low kick from Cabango misses
and Wolf counters with a shoot takedown. Cabango fights it but they end up in guard.
Cabango wants to sweep but no luck.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Wolf's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Wolf lands a couple of digs.
Cabango can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Wolf controls the pace.
Cabango is looking for a triangle but Wolf pushes his legs off easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wolf trying to control the position from guard on top but Cabango is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Wolf is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Cabango looking to control but Wolf passes into half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cabango is looking to improve his position.
Cabango is looking to control Wolf's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Cabango avoid being mounted?
Wolf sitting and controlling from the half guard.
Wolf looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Wolf is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Cabango doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Wolf.
Cabango is defending against the submission attempts here by Wolf.
Cabango wants to get back to full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wolf seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Wolf lands with a punch from half guard.
Cabango pushes Wolf off looking to stand but Wolf dives back in and keeps control.
Wolf controlling the action here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Wolf just misses with a punch to the body.
Cabango swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Cabango misses the shot to the body.
Wolf takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Wolf swings away with a body shot that misses
and Cabango makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Wolf misses with a wild body shot.
Wolf throws a hook but Cabango avoids it easily.
Cabango throws a leg kick that is checked
so Wolf counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
Cabango looking to control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wolf stands up over Cabango, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Wolf accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Zai Zai Cabango has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Cabango is trying to keep Wolf in close.
Wolf with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
Cabango looking to control.
Cabango had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Wolf defends it easily.
Wolf looking to pass the guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Wolf got a little sloppy there for a moment and Cabango has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Wolf has managed to get both his arms back between Cabango's legs - danger averted.
And that's the end of the fight!
Jero Wolf comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Wolf 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 Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Jero Wolf!
Jero Wolf decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Avatna Haviid (ranked 2035 p4p, 3263 weight class) and Don WhipAhoo (ranked 269 p4p, 400 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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166
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163
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BJJ White Belt
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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 5 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Avatna Haviid!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Don WhipAhoo!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A low kick lands for Haviid.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Haviid lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and WhipAhoo has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from WhipAhoo and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Haviid moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
WhipAhoo checks a leg kick.
Haviid swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
WhipAhoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haviid tries to work over WhipAhoo's front leg with a kick but WhipAhoo checks it.
A little jabbing left from WhipAhoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
A cross from Haviid lands.
Avatna Haviid seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
WhipAhoo throws a series of punches but Haviid moves out of range.
Haviid fails to land with a series of punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haviid walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. WhipAhoo checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Haviid cracks WhipAhoo with a right hand to the side of the head.
Haviid finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Haviid misses with a low kick.
WhipAhoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
That's one minute gone in the round.
WhipAhoo on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Haviid. Haviid obviously looking to wear him down.
WhipAhoo takes a swing at Haviid's ribcage but misses.
WhipAhoo walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A leg kick checked by WhipAhoo.
Haviid throws a body punch but WhipAhoo moves out of range.
Haviid throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
A low kick lands for Haviid.
WhipAhoo checks the leg kick nicely there.
Haviid misses with a wild body shot.
Haviid swings for the body but WhipAhoo moves out of range.
A little jabbing left from WhipAhoo on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
WhipAhoo throws an overhand right that lands on Haviid's shoulder, as Haviid tries to avoid the shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haviid looks to land a left hand but WhipAhoo moved out of range nicely.
WhipAhoo doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Haviid is looking to chop away at WhipAhoo's legs.
WhipAhoo misses with a lunging right hand
and Haviid counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
WhipAhoo checks a low kick from Haviid.
Haviid just misses with a punch to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haviid. WhipAhoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
Haviid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haviid waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract WhipAhoo.
A swing and a miss from Haviid.
WhipAhoo has Haviid up against the cage in a clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A right hook to the body lands for WhipAhoo.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
WhipAhoo blocks a body shot from Haviid.
WhipAhoo lands a nice uppercut.
WhipAhoo working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Haviid misses with a punch to the body.
Haviid working aggressively here.
WhipAhoo lands an uppercut.
Haviid tried to land a shot to the body but connects with WhipAhoo's elbow.
WhipAhoo blocks an elbow strike from Haviid.
WhipAhoo misses with a punch on the inside.
WhipAhoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Haviid.
WhipAhoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhipAhoo swings away with an uppercut that misses.
WhipAhoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
WhipAhoo has a couple of punches blocked by Haviid.
WhipAhoo blocks an elbow strike.
A frustrated look appears on Haviid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
WhipAhoo blocks the elbow strike.
WhipAhoo lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Haviid tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and WhipAhoo avoids it.
Haviid tries to throw a body punch but WhipAhoo avoids it by throwing Haviid back against the cage.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Haviid misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Haviid throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Haviid goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
WhipAhoo lands with a left to the head.
WhipAhoo keeps control of Haviid as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A frustrated look appears on Haviid's face as he tries to break the clinch.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Haviid just misses with a elbow thrown towards WhipAhoo's brow.
Haviid tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
WhipAhoo gets through Haviid's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for WhipAhoo.
WhipAhoo scores with a nice hook to the head.
WhipAhoo escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Haviid lands a nice shot to the body.
Haviid throws a leg kick that misses.
WhipAhoo looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Haviid tried to score with a low kick but WhipAhoo checks it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Avatna Haviid dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
WhipAhoo moves out of range as Haviid throws a body kick.
WhipAhoo was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Good standup being displayed there by Haviid as he connects with a hook.
WhipAhoo tries to clinch but Haviid moves out of range.
Haviid lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Avatna Haviid is winning the standup battle so far.
A looping hook to the body misses from Haviid. WhipAhoo does a little dance to reset his feet.
WhipAhoo flicks out a counter leg kick but Haviid steps away.
A chopping leg kick lands by Haviid.
Haviid tries to land a leg kick but WhipAhoo saw it coming and moves away.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from WhipAhoo! But no joy.
Haviid definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
WhipAhoo throws a body shot but no joy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Haviid throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
WhipAhoo throws a big shot that misses.
A clash of legs there as WhipAhoo blocks the low kick.
Haviid fakes a jab and throws a low kick but WhipAhoo checks it well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for WhipAhoo.
Haviid is looking to score with low kicks.
Haviid misses with a leg kick.
WhipAhoo swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The fighters circling - Haviid throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
WhipAhoo appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
WhipAhoo avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Haviid swings for the body but WhipAhoo moves out of range.
It seemed like WhipAhoo was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Haviid tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Haviid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haviid moves out of range as WhipAhoo strikes.
Haviid swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Haviid's hands are dropping dangerously low here and WhipAhoo connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Haviid scrambles back to his feet.
It looks like Avatna Haviid has been cut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Haviid throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Haviid is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that WhipAhoo can do to turn this around?
Haviid scores with a jab to the body.
Haviid takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
 Haviid is rocked!
Haviid thows a leg kick but WhipAhoo checks it
and WhipAhoo counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:22 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Don WhipAhoo!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Trayvon Lewis (ranked 1516 p4p, 3893 weight class) and Eric Winston (ranked 203 p4p, 444 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Eric Winston was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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176
6 - 2 - 0 |
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177
1 - 2 - 0 |
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Basic striking
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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 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Trayvon Lewis!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Eric Winston!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Dillan Fox and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Lewis tries to score with a low kick but Winston moves his leg out of the way.
Winston is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Lewis with a body shot.
Winston avoids the body shot from Lewis.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Winston.
Winston throws the kick towards the body but Lewis avoids it.
Winston tries a head kick but it misses.
An attempted straight right counter from Lewis misses the target.
Lewis misses with a hook to the body
and Winston makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Lewis throws a body shot but no joy.
Winston thuds his right hand into Lewis's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Lewis shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. Winston manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
Lewis trying to control but Winston is working from the bottom.
Winston 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.
Winston keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis trying to control the position from guard on top but Winston is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Lewis working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
We've been hearing that Lewis has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Lewis trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Winston keeping full guard, as Lewis tries to pass.
Lewis scoring with punches to the head and body.
Lewis stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Winston swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Lewis is working hard here to advance position.
Winston keeping moving, preventing Lewis from controlling successfully.
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.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Lewis tries to free his leg and advance position but Winston is retaining full guard.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Winston pulls Lewis in close to prevent any damage.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Winston just misses with a punch to the body.
Winston scores with a nice strike.
Eric Winston is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Winston throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Lewis's head.
Winston is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Lewis.
Winston cracks Lewis with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Winston throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Winston slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Lewis takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Lewis throws a front kick aimed at Winston's knee but Winston avoids it well.
A countering left hand to the body from Winston misses.
Lewis keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Winston looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Winston has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis misses with a kick to the body
and Winston makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Lewis looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Winston moves away from the strike by Lewis.
A big right from Lewis misses.
Lewis has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Winston finds it's way round the side to connect with Lewis's head.
Lewis misses with an attempted mid kick.
Lewis on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Winston. Winston obviously looking to wear him down.
Winston throws a body punch but Lewis moves out of range.
Winston missing with a left hand there. Lewis was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
And Lewis counters with a quick kick to the body but Winston blocks it.
Lewis closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Lewis lands in his opponent's guard.
Lewis throwing strikes but missing.
Lewis is in close to Winston's body, working some short punches and elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Winston working a defensive guard here.
Lewis won't allow Winston to sweep him here.
Lewis passes Winston's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Lewis throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Lewis wants to advance to full mount but Winston doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Winston wants to improve his position but instead Lewis has moved into half guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Winston tries to roll over but Lewis keeps him under control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Eric Winston will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Lewis checks a leg kick.
Winston throws a half hearted mid kick.
Winston throws a right hand that misses
and Lewis counters with a nice double leg into guard.
Winston is pulling down on Lewis's head. It's preventing any offense from Lewis, at least for the moment.
Winston is trying to keep Lewis in close.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Lewis accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Lewis is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Lewis working the head and body with strikes.
Winston is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Lewis scores with a couple of nice shots.
Lewis is trying to control. Winston wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis stalling.
Lewis thows a huge punch but Winston dodges it nicely.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Winston wants to get back to full guard.
Lewis working over Winston with some ground and pound. Winston looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Lewis is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Trayvon Lewis overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Lewis keeping composed on the top, looking to control the action.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
Lewis takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Lewis's ground tactics aren't going to win him many fans. Let's hope he's got fireworks for us if he gets back to his feet because he's not doing much on the ground.
Winston actively working from the bottom here.
Lewis wants to work for an arm triangle but Winston is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Winston is looking to improve his position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lewis throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Winston makes the exchange count by landing a cracking kick to the body. Lewis really felt that one!
Eric Winston seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Winston is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Winston checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Lewis shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches Winston napping and manages to drive through into side control!
Lewis wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Winston, who protects the arm well.
Lewis wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Winston wants to control but Lewis postures up.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
Lewis scores with a couple of short elbows.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Lewis connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Winston some visible discomfort.
Winston prevents Lewis from moving into mount.
Lewis lands a knee to the body and follows it up with some ground and pound to the head. That will wear Winston down.
Lewis wants to control but Winston is keeping him busy.
Lewis just content to control the position.
Winston is trying to control Lewis's posture but Lewis avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Trayvon Lewis dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
Winston lands with a kick to the ribs.
Winston misses with a body shot.
Lewis gets a takedown into half guard.
Lewis is thwarting Winston's attempts to control the position.
Lewis lands with a punch from half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lewis moves into full mount! Winston won't be happy about that!
Winston wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
Lewis sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Lewis is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Winston can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lewis prevents Winston from getting the reversal.
Lewis takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Winston wants to control but Lewis is having none of it.
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.
Winston slips a leg in and gets back to half guard.
Winston on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Winston won't allow Lewis to pass to mount.
Winston is looking for a sweep. Lewis is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Lewis 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.
Winston trying to control here.
Lewis lands with a punch from half guard.
Lewis working Winston over with strikes.
Lewis stalling.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Winston trying to hold on to Lewis's head to control him but Lewis postures up.
Lewis thows a huge punch but Winston dodges it nicely.
Lewis missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Lewis seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Winston trying to control here.
Lewis is trying to control the action in half guard but Winston is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Winston wants to improve his position but Lewis is controlling well.
Winston is looking to control Lewis's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Winston avoid being mounted?
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Lewis scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Winston is trying to control but can't.
Winston is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Lewis with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Lewis misses with a leg kick.
Lewis looking for a takedown here - he's got it.
Winston not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
And that's the end of the fight!
Trayvon Lewis showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Lewis has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Trayvon Lewis!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Axmed Abdullah (ranked 1539 p4p, 2901 weight class) and Joel Osmond (ranked 176 p4p, 309 weight class). I'm sure you'll be fascinated to know that I was talking to some pointless Z list celebrity before the fight and he thought that Joel Osmond was going to win. Let's see if he was right.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Axmed Abdullah !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joel Osmond!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Abdullah stuffs the takedown.
Abdullah closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Abdullah is nestled in close to Osmond, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Osmond manages to get to full guard.
Abdullah landing some decent shots from guard.
Abdullah postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Osmond is looking to sweep but instead, Abdullah has passed into half guard.
Abdullah landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Osmond taking some punishment here, with Abdullah in his half guard.
Abdullah throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Osmond wants to improve his position but Abdullah is controlling well.
Abdullah 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.
Abdullah scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
It looks like Joel Osmond has been cut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Abdullah with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Abdullah lands with a punch from half guard.
Abdullah scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Abdullah working over Osmond with some ground and pound. Osmond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Osmond is rocked!
The cut above Joel Osmond's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Osmond keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Osmond has hold of Abdullah 's hands but Abdullah slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Abdullah working over Osmond with some ground and pound. Osmond looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Osmond is still in real trouble! Can Abdullah finish him?
Joel Osmond's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Joel Osmond's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:57 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Axmed Abdullah !
A relieved looking Axmed Abdullah 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Abasi Njagi (ranked 514 p4p, 6106 weight class) and Ray White (ranked 38 p4p, 183 weight class). Njagi comes to the cage accompanied by The Game - Name Me King (Feat. Pusha T). White is bobbing his head along to his entrance song: HonestKey- Keep Fightin'. Ray White has the eye of the tiger tonight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the bantamweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Abasi Njagi!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ray White!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Njagi shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts White as he jumps to the side.
Njagi uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from White.
Njagi changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
White with a body punch. A glancing blow.
White lands a nice shot that snaps Njagi's head back.
White cracks Njagi with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
White feints and then dives in with a takedown. That was a long way out but the feint bought him enough time to close the distance and complete the takedown. Now we'll play guard for a bit and see who can get the better of that position.
White must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
White trying to control the position from guard on top but Njagi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
White looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Njagi throws his legs up looking to secure a triangle. Oh, that looks pretty tight, I gotta say! White escapes and throws Njagi's legs to the side, diving into side control!
White looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass Njagi's legs.
Njagi is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njagi has improved his flexibility recently so we will have to see if he can use that to his advantage.
White tries to move into full mount but can't pass Njagi's legs.
White working away.
Njagi sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
White is looking to advance position but Njagi won't allow it.
White seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Njagi does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Njagi with the active half guard here but White passes nicely into side control.
White cracks Njagi with an elbow. That is naaassty.
Njagi is trying to get back to half guard.
White is trying to get an arm triangle but Njagi is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
White trying to control the position but Njagi is working away.
White working the head and body with strikes.
Njagi regains half guard.
Njagi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
White drops an elbow to the side of Njagi's head.
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
Njagi actively working from the bottom here.
White is working hard to pass the guard. He's done it - he's now in full mount! Trouble for Njagi!
White looking to finish Njagi with some ground and pound. This is bad for Njagi!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Njagi can't escape the position.
Njagi tries to hold on but White pushes him away.
Njagi is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
White scores with a couple of good head shots there.
Njagi is squirming around, avoiding White's attempts to control the action.
Njagi sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Nice strikes from White there.
Njagi regains full guard. Nicely done.
Njagi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
White wants to pass the guard but Njagi is keeping the position.
Njagi working for a triangle but White defends it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White wants to control from the top but Njagi keeps moving.
Njagi working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because White has passed into half guard!
White is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Njagi is refusing to be controlled, as White sits in half guard.
Njagi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Njagi is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but White pulls his head out easily.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ray White 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.
White throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
White ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Njagi moves away.
Donk. White catches Njagi right on the button with a cross.
Njagi shoots in for a takedown from distance. He catches White napping and manages to drive through into side control!
White has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Njagi is trying to land an Americana. He has the arm isolated but White is keeping cool and he's avoided the danger for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Njagi wants to take a breather but White manages to regain guard - a lesson learnt for Njagi.
White is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Njagi is aware though and is defending well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Njagi drops back looking for a heel hook - he quickly realises he's not going to get it but White manages to dive on top of him before he can escape and now Njagi has White in his guard.
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Njagi is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. White is aware though and is defending well.
Njagi is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Njagi is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Njagi escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. White gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
White lands a couple of decent looking shots.
White works over Njagi with some ground and pound from guard.
Njagi keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Njagi is trying to keep White in close.
White lands a couple of elbows.
Njagi is looking for a triangle but White pushes his legs off easily.
White distracts Njagi with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Njagi keeping moving, preventing White from controlling successfully.
White stands and steps away. Njagi gets to his feet too and we're back to the striking game.
White lands with a right hand.
White looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
White throws a shot from downtown. Njagi moves away and avoids it.
White throws a jab but it's blocked by Njagi.
Njagi throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around White's waist but White gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Njagi off to one side.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
White waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Njagi.
White stuffs the takedown attempt from Njagi. Njagi gets slowly back to his feet.
White misses with a shot to the body
and Njagi counters with a nice double leg into side control. White won't be happy with that.
White tries to improve position but can't.
Njagi laying and praying for a moment but White takes advantage and regains half guard.
Njagi seems to be working for a kimura but White defends the submission attempt.
Njagi is looking for a kimura but White is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for Njagi to get the leverage.
White is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Njagi's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Njagi's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
White is looking for the choke from the back position but Njagi is controlling his hands well.
Njagi is in bad spot here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
White is remaining active here, looking for the choke. The more discerning members of the crowd will appreciate his efforts.
Njagi is in bad spot here.
Ray White has got the better of the ground game so far.
Njagi is working hard here to advance position.
Njagi won't enjoy being in this position. White looking for the choke. Oh... he's slipped the arm under the neck - Njagi is tapping - it's over boys! White picks up the submission victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:52 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Ray White!
Ray White is the new bantamweight champion!
A very excited looking Ray White rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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