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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Nick Gage (ranked 3458 p4p, 5417 weight class) and Orn Frostulfsson (ranked 396 p4p, 512 weight class). I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Nick Gage!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 12 - 1, fighting out of Tokyo, Orn Frostulfsson!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Franklyn Lucas and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gage throws a hook but Frostulfsson blocks it.
Frostulfsson is trying to counter with his kicks.
Frostulfsson keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Gage gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Frostulfsson avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Gage wants to control here, rather than go for any submissions from the bottom. At least for now.
Gage looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Gage working for a triangle but Frostulfsson defends it easily.
We've been hearing good reports from Gage's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Frostulfsson wants to pass the guard but Gage is keeping the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gage pushes a forearm under Frostulfsson's chin to create some space. He's escaped his hips and pivoted quickly for an armbar! Can he extend the arm? Yes, Frostulfsson is tapping out! Damn, that was fast!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Nick Gage!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Horus Egyptian (ranked 3597 p4p, 2497 weight class) and Maks Teller (ranked 418 p4p, 324 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Horus Egyptian!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Maks Teller!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Eddie Farnsworth and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Egyptian lands a nice shot to the body.
Egyptian throws a leg kick which misses Teller's front leg but catches the back leg as Teller tries to avoid it.
Egyptian lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Egyptian looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Egyptian clobbers Teller with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Teller swings for the body but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller connects with a single shot there.
Teller looks to land a right hand but Egyptian moved out of range.
Egyptian clinches with his opponent.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
A knee to the head by Egyptian.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian is controlling him.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Egyptian tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian stands there with Teller around his waist. Teller gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Egyptian using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Egyptian works on Teller's body with a couple of short punches.
Teller wants a takedown but no success here.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Egyptian lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Teller wants to get back to striking at distance but Egyptian won't allow it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Teller breaks the clinch.
Teller tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Egyptian was well out of range. Poor timing from Teller.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian lands with a thumping leg kick.
Teller checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Teller has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Teller throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Egyptian.
Teller slips under a jab from Egyptian.
Teller takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Egyptian closes the distance and clinches.
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller throws a right hand that misses
and Egyptian counters with a good low kick that Teller was not able to check.
Egyptian steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller misses with a body shot.
Egyptian throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
Egyptian lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Teller throws a hook but Egyptian blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws out a powerful jab.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Teller misses with a right hand
and Egyptian finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Egyptian wants to land a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Maks Teller seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Egyptian moves out of range as Teller strikes.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Teller takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
Egyptian lands a nice leg kick that just misses Teller's sensitive parts.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Egyptian as he avoids it easily.
Teller scores with a jab to the body.
Egyptian buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Egyptian misses with the combination.
Teller dives in for a single leg takedown but Egyptian sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Teller fails with the takedown.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Teller misses with a looping right.
A jab from Teller misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Egyptian swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Horus Egyptian is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Nice uppercut there from Teller.
Egyptian is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Teller is really struggling to land any decent head shots against his taller opponent.
Egyptian moves into the clinch.
Egyptian with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Teller breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Teller's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Teller slips a jab from Egyptian.
Teller lands a glancing blow to the side of Egyptian's head.
Teller misses with a looping left.
Egyptian throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Egyptian chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Teller looks to land a left hand but Egyptian moved out of range nicely.
Teller misses with a head kick.
A jab lands there for Egyptian.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Teller misses the jab.
Egyptian was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian fires out a quick counter leg kick but Teller just manages to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Teller shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Egyptian sprawls well. Egyptian wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Teller gets slowly back to his feet.
Egyptian swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Teller tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Teller swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Teller throws a right and a left that Egyptian avoids nicely.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Egyptian has managed to clinch.
Teller tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Egyptian escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian tries a head kick but it misses.
Teller throws out a counter right but Egyptian avoids it with no problem.
Egyptian blocks a jab.
Egyptian throws a jab but it's blocked by Teller.
Egyptian scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Egyptian misses with a hook. Teller ducked under it nicely.
Egyptian looks to land a body kick but Teller moved away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Horus Egyptian dominated that round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Teller throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Egyptian takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Egyptian is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Teller can do to turn this around?
Teller throws a looping overhand right but Egyptian ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Teller throws a series of punches but Egyptian moves out of range.
Teller connects with the punch.
Teller throws a solid leg kick but Egyptian takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Teller.
Teller steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Egyptian.
Egyptian tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Horus Egyptian is winning the standup battle so far.
Egyptian throws a leg kick but Teller checks it.
Egyptian moves away from the strike by Teller.
Teller throws a predictable looking body shot
letting Egyptian counter with a right hand.
Egyptian will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Teller checks a leg kick nicely.
Teller walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Egyptian checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Egyptian lands with an overhand left.
Teller misses with a takedown attempt - Egyptian sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Egyptian with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Teller throws out the jab.
Teller lands the left hand.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Egyptian fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Egyptian fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Teller.
Teller misses with a left hand
and Egyptian counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Egyptian misses with a straight left.
Teller connects with a nice looking jab.
Teller missing with a left hand there. Egyptian was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian missing with a left hand there. Teller was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Teller pivots, looking for a leg kick but Egyptian is out of range and Teller settles back down.
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian tries to land knees in the clinch but Teller avoids the damage to the body.
Teller wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian gets caught napping as Teller dives in and scores a takedown. Egyptian manages to retain guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Teller is looking to advance position but Egyptian has hit a scissor sweep - now he's on top in mount!
Teller bucks up and throws Egyptian to the side - he's got back to his feet. Great escape!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Teller misses with a two punch combination.
Egyptian uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Teller digs a good hook to Egyptian's body.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Egyptian slips under a jab from Teller.
Egyptian feints and then cracks Teller's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Teller down.
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teller drops back down to his feet.
Egyptian lands a left hand.
Egyptian tries a knee to the head but he's missed.
Teller tries to break free but Egyptian pushes him back against the cage.
Teller goes for a takedown attempt but Egyptian pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
Teller tries for a takedown but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and avoids it easily.
Teller throws an overhand right that lands on Egyptian's shoulder, as Egyptian tries to avoid the shot.
Egyptian is looking to counter punch.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Egyptian connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egyptian misses with a looping left.
Egyptian uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Teller.
Teller scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Egyptian misses with a low kick.
Teller throws a lazy right hand but Egyptian sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Teller throws a nice looking combination but Egyptian bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Teller slips under a jab.
Teller throws the left hand but Egyptian avoids the punch easily.
Egyptian tries to clinch up but Teller circles away and keeps his distance.
Teller let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Egyptian is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Egyptian moves in looking to clinch but Teller pushes him off.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian tries to close the distance and clinch up but Teller swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Teller scores with a decent looking hook.
A punch combination from Teller misses.
Egyptian gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
Egyptian's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Egyptian tries to land a leg kick but Teller saw it coming and moves away.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A slapping leg kick lands for Egyptian.
Teller misses with a jab to the body
and Egyptian counters with a nice low kick that buckles Teller's knee momentarily.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Egyptian keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Teller.
Egyptian clinches up against the cage.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Horus Egyptian has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Teller jumps guard but Egyptian turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Teller escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Some wild striking there from Teller.
Teller gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Teller is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Sloppy strikes from Teller. Those never looked like landing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Egyptian closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Teller tries to circle away but Egyptian has him pinned against the cage.
Egyptian manages to break the clinch.
Egyptian ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Egyptian tried to counter with a leg kick but Teller avoided it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Horus Egyptian will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action. So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Teller.
As Teller backs away, Egyptian returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Egyptian is looking to slow Teller down with leg kicks.
Teller swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Egyptian feinted there with a counter leg kick.
Egyptian is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Egyptian gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Teller.
Teller throws a jab but it's blocked by Egyptian.
Egyptian connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Teller's hands.
Egyptian will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Egyptian shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
A swing and a miss from Teller.
Egyptian throws a solid leg kick but Teller takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Egyptian.
Egyptian has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Egyptian there as he acknowledges the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Teller shoots in for a takedown but Egyptian shows good takedown defense.
Teller misses with a head kick.
Teller thows a left - swing and a miss!
An inside leg kick from Teller misses.
An inside leg kick lands from Egyptian.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Teller tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Egyptian swivels and escapes.
Horus Egyptian has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Maks Teller.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Egyptian waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Teller.
Teller swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Teller throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little feinted left hand from Egyptian on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
A nice leg kick lands there from Egyptian.
Teller throws a body punch but Egyptian moves out of range.
A clash of legs there as Egyptian blocks the low kick.
Teller throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
Egyptian walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Teller checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Egyptian looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller misses with an uppercut. Egyptian saw that one coming.
Egyptian tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Teller! But no joy.
Egyptian looks to land a combination but Teller avoids it well.
Donk. Egyptian catches Teller right on the button with a cross.
Egyptian misses with a low kick as Teller jumps back.
The fighters circling - Teller throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Teller lands a nice shot to the body.
Teller fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Egyptian looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Teller on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Egyptian. Egyptian obviously looking to wear him down.
Teller on the wrong end of a nice hook.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Teller dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Egyptian. That did some damage!
Egyptian scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Egyptian fails in his attempt to clinch.
Egyptian scoring well with a low kick there.
Egyptian misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Teller.
Egyptian misses with a leg kick.
Teller misses with a straight right.
Egyptian uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Teller.
Teller blocks a head kick by Egyptian.
Teller misses with a low kick.
Egyptian misses with a wild body shot.
Teller paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Egyptian avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Teller scores with a decent looking hook.
Egyptian fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Teller is out of range.
Teller lands with a right hand.
Egyptian defending well as Teller loads up on a big left hand.
Egyptian misses with a body kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Egyptian.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Teller cracks Egyptian with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Egyptian takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Egyptian with the inside leg kick.
Egyptian blocks a head kick by Teller.
Jab from Teller.
Egyptian staying out of range there.
Teller ducks under a wild hook from Egyptian.
A little jabbing left from Teller on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Egyptian uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Teller.
Egyptian pivots, looking for a leg kick but Teller is out of range and Egyptian settles back down.
Egyptian throws a low kick but Teller avoids it.
It seemed like Teller was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Teller scores with a nice strike.
Egyptian throws a right and a left that Teller avoids nicely.
Egyptian uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Teller.
Teller throws out a leg kick but Egyptian moves out of range and Teller only half commits.
Egyptian throws a looping overhand right but Teller ducks down to avoid it.
Egyptian scores with a leg kick.
Egyptian clinches with his opponent.
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!
Teller wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
Teller is trying to break the clinch but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Teller has had enough of the clinch but Egyptian keeps him there for the moment.
Egyptian tries to throw a body punch but Teller avoids it by throwing Egyptian back against the cage.
Teller misses with the head strike.
Teller tries to pull guard but Egyptian holds him up against the cage and eventually Teller drops back down to his feet.
A short right from Egyptian.
Egyptian lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Teller backwards.
Egyptian lands a nice knee to the body.
Teller takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Egyptian scores with a shoulder strike.
Horus Egyptian is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Egyptian landing knees to the head.
Teller is trying to push Egyptian away but Egyptian has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Teller letting Egyptian take a breather here.
Teller is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
Maks Teller has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Egyptian breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Horus Egyptian.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Egyptian, 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 Chad Campbell scores the fight 30:27
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight 30:27
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Horus Egyptian!
A relieved looking Horus Egyptian thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yadiel Brown (ranked 3004 p4p, 1564 weight class) and Fyodor Dmitriev (ranked 347 p4p, 193 weight class). Brown comes to the cage accompanied by City of Angels. Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Yadiel Brown!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Fyodor Dmitriev!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Joseph Jones and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Dmitriev, as that shot connected.
 It looks like Yadiel Brown has been cut.
Dmitriev on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Dmitriev moves away from the strike by Brown.
Dmitriev tries to counter by closing the distance.
Brown lands a big head kick that sends Dmitriev tumbling to the mat! Brown takes a step backwards and waves Dmitriev back to his feet - he wants the finish!
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown just misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitriev has managed to clinch.
Dmitriev blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Brown throws a knee to the head but misses.
Dmitriev misses with some punches.
Dmitriev lands a body punch.
Our sources have told us that Brown has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Dmitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Brown blocking some punches.
Dmitriev doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Brown misses with some punches.
Brown lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dmitriev lands an uppercut.
Brown crunches a lovely knee into Dmitriev's ribcage.
Brown is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dmitriev is defending well for now.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dmitriev.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dmitriev.
Brown blocks a body shot from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands a left hand.
A head punch on the inside from Dmitriev fails to land.
A right hook to the body lands for Dmitriev.
Brown is breathing heavily.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev misses with a short punch on the inside.
Dmitriev lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dmitriev can't find room to land a body shot as Brown controls the action.
Dmitriev lands a right hand.
Brown scores with a shot to the side of Dmitriev's head.
A nice left hand lands by Dmitriev.
Dmitriev digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Dmitriev blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Dmitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitriev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Brown misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Dmitriev.
Brown working aggressively here.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Brown blocks a body shot from Dmitriev.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dmitriev goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
A body shot lands from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Brown using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Dmitriev has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Brown lands a nice knee to the body.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Dmitriev.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands with a left to the head.
Dmitriev lands a left hand.
Brown swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dmitriev has a couple of punches blocked by Brown.
Dmitriev swings wildly with an uppercut but Brown uses good head movement to avoid it.
Dmitriev is working Brown over against the cage.
Dmitriev is working Brown over against the cage.
Dmitriev scores with a shot to the side of Brown's head.
Dmitriev lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Dmitriev blocks an uppercut.
Dmitriev struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dmitriev lands with a short shot to the head.
Brown tries to land knees in the clinch but Dmitriev avoids the damage to the body.
Dmitriev stalling in the clinch but Brown improves position.
Brown pushes Dmitriev back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitriev tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Brown's elbow.
Dmitriev lands an uppercut.
Yadiel Brown's cut is getting worse.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Brown.
Brown lands a left hand.
Dmitriev scores with a shoulder strike.
Brown missing with knees to the body.
Dmitriev lands a right hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dmitriev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
A left hand lands to the body for Dmitriev.
Dmitriev digs a right hand underneath Brown's ribcage. Brown let out a lung full of air as it connected.
We've been informed that Dmitriev has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Dmitriev lands a right hand.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Dmitriev lands a body punch.
A hook to the body from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Dmitriev lands a left hand that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
Dmitriev lands a hook that snaps the head of Brown backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dmitriev lands a body punch in the clinch.
Brown prevents a body shot from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev lands a body shot.
Dmitriev lands a hook to the side of the head.
Dmitriev lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Dmitriev presses Brown against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Dmitriev.
Dmitriev misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Dmitriev lands with a light punch inside.
Dmitriev misses with a punch to the body.
Dmitriev softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Dmitriev lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Dmitriev struggles to land a body shot inside as Brown controls his hands.
Dmitriev lands an uppercut.
Nice body punch from Dmitriev - that landed with a thud.
Dmitriev stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Brown takes a shot to the head.
Dmitriev scores with an uppercut up the middle.
 Brown is rocked!
Yadiel Brown's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
Dmitriev scores with a nice hook to the head.
Oh Brown is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Good body shot from Dmitriev.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Fyodor Dmitriev dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Yadiel Brown's cut.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Brown has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Dmitriev.
Brown seems to have got his legs back now.
Dmitriev lands a right hook to the body.
Dmitriev feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Brown sprawling to the canvas! Brown rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Dmitriev finish him?!
Brown missing with a left hand there. Dmitriev was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Brown bobbing and weaving nicely... He's ducked under a jab and ducks again but ooooooh! Dmitriev comes at him with an uppercut from hell! Brown falls to the canvas, unconscious! This one is all over! Oh man, looking at the replay that was right on the button! Brown was out before he hit the floor!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:31 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Fyodor Dmitriev!
After winning the bout, Fyodor Dmitriev thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Jean LeBeau (ranked 2101 p4p, 2697 weight class) and Chris Jarvis (ranked 284 p4p, 341 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jean LeBeau!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Chris Jarvis!
The judges for this bout are Chad Campbell, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jarvis moves into the clinch.
Jarvis working aggressively here.
Jarvis tries a body shot but LeBeau blocks it.
Jarvis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Jarvis misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBeau lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by LeBeau.
Jarvis lands a nice shot to the body.
Jarvis goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
LeBeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarvis.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Jarvis.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
Jarvis tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Jarvis has a couple of punches blocked by LeBeau.
Jarvis takes a shot to the head.
A head punch on the inside from LeBeau fails to land.
Jarvis misses with a shot to the kidneys.
LeBeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
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!
Jarvis avoiding damage as LeBeau throws knees to the body.
Jarvis tries to throw a body punch but LeBeau avoids it by throwing Jarvis back against the cage.
Jarvis lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of LeBeau backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
LeBeau lands a shot to the body.
Jarvis fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Knees in the clinch landing for LeBeau.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBeau lands with a short shot to the head.
LeBeau lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short left from LeBeau.
LeBeau tries a body shot but Jarvis blocks it.
LeBeau lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Jarvis lands with a left to the head.
LeBeau lands a right hand.
LeBeau lands with a short shot to the head.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvis uses good head movement to avoid it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jarvis tries a body shot but LeBeau blocks it.
Jarvis tried to land a shot to the body but connects with LeBeau's elbow.
LeBeau swings wildly with an uppercut but Jarvis uses good head movement to avoid it.
LeBeau throws a punch but it's blocked by Jarvis.
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBeau lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Jarvis or not.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Jarvis fails to land.
Jarvis blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for LeBeau.
LeBeau lands a body punch.
LeBeau lands a right hand.
 Jarvis is rocked!
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Jarvis is still on wobbly legs! Can LeBeau finish him?
LeBeau misses with some punches.
Jarvis misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBeau misses with a hook from the clinch.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
Jarvis blocks a punch to the side of the head.
LeBeau working aggressively here.
LeBeau misses with a punch on the inside.
LeBeau misses with a short punch on the inside.
LeBeau fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
LeBeau lands a big knee! That's hurt Jarvis! Oh, he's all over the place! LeBeau lands another knee that sends Jarvis to the floor and the referee steps in to end the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:38 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Jean LeBeau!
A relieved looking Jean LeBeau thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jumba Smif (ranked 1146 p4p, 2420 weight class) and Toby MacAlister (ranked 171 p4p, 317 weight class). MacAlister has chosen Megadeth - This Was My Life as his entrance music. Jumba Smif 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 7 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Jumba Smif!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Toby MacAlister!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Steve Montenegro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Smif scores with a three punch combo!
MacAlister scores with a decent looking hook.
It looks like Jumba Smif has been cut.
We've been told by Smif's head coaches at in shig we trust that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A low kick lands for Smif.
A telegraphed right hand from Smif misses the target.
A lazy body kick from MacAlister
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
Smif is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by MacAlister.
MacAlister lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Jumba Smif seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
MacAlister slips under a jab.
MacAlister has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
MacAlister swings widly with a right hand
and Smif counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
MacAlister takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
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!
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
A jab from Smif finds it's way through MacAlister's defenses.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice cross by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to bum rush Smif with a series of wild strikes but Smif uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
Smif throws a head kick that misses.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
MacAlister misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the head.
MacAlister looks to land a right hand but Smif moved out of range.
Smif throwing a counter right hand but MacAlister manages to avoid it.
Smif blocks a jab.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Smif just misses with a punch to the body.
MacAlister feints a counter leg kick.
Smif scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
MacAlister 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.
MacAlister blocks a jab.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister misses with a right hand
and Smif counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Smif connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
MacAlister throws a leg kick that misses.
Smif misses with a hook
and MacAlister counters with a stiff right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif checks a leg kick.
Good shot there by MacAlister.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister throws out a counter right but Smif avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister throws a shot to the body.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
MacAlister uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister throws a body shot but no joy.
Smif ducks down and throws a hook to the body but MacAlister moves away.
MacAlister staying out of range there.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Smif's head.
Smif looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Smif dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Smif misses with a leg kick
and MacAlister counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
MacAlister blocks a low kick nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
MacAlister lands a high kick!
Jab by Smif.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif throws an overhand right that lands on MacAlister's shoulder, as MacAlister tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister takes a jab right on the kisser.
Smif misses with a body shot.
Smif cracks MacAlister with a good jab.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
MacAlister tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Smif was well out of range. Poor timing from MacAlister.
Smif dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on MacAlister. That did some damage!
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
MacAlister doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Smif takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Smif has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from MacAlister finds it's way round the side to connect with Smif's head.
MacAlister connects with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister lands a right hook to the body.
Smif throws a sloppy head kick and MacAlister moves out of range easily.
Smif attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
MacAlister looks to land a combination but Smif avoids it well.
A telegraphed right hand from MacAlister misses the target.
MacAlister fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Smif tries a head kick but it misses.
MacAlister throws a right hand that misses
and Smif counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Smif scores with a hook to the body. MacAlister takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
MacAlister takes a swing at Smif's ribcage but misses.
Smif keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Smif swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Smif connects with a body shot.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister connects with a single shot there.
Smif moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
MacAlister misses with a looping left.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Toby MacAlister will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Smif lands a right hook to the body.
A chopping leg kick lands by Smif.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by MacAlister.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
MacAlister lands a jab to the head.
The fighters circling - MacAlister throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
A solid body kick from Smif.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Smif can pounce on him.
MacAlister looks to land a left hand but Smif moved out of range nicely.
Smif walks into a straight right hand from MacAlister.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
MacAlister throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Smif counters with a stiff right hand.
MacAlister scoring well with a low kick there.
Jumba Smif is winning the standup battle so far.
MacAlister steps to his left, right into the path of a big body kick from Smif. That one must have hurt.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif scores with the left hand. MacAlister knows he should have avoided that one.
MacAlister moves out of range as Smif throws a body kick.
A punch lands to the side of Smif 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Smif lands a leg kick that knocks MacAlister off balance momentarily.
A cross from MacAlister lands.
Smif slips under a jab.
Smif moves out of range of the leg kick from MacAlister.
MacAlister shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
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!
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister misses with a straight left.
MacAlister waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Smif.
Smif connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between MacAlister's hands.
Smif thuds his shin into the meat of MacAlister's side.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
A leg kick checked by Smif.
MacAlister throws a series of punches but Smif moves out of range.
MacAlister connects with a right hand. Smif shakes it off.
A looping hook to the body misses from MacAlister. Smif does a little dance to reset his feet.
MacAlister throws a low kick but it's checked well by Smif.
Smif swings widly with a right hand
and MacAlister makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Smif tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Smif ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
MacAlister just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromSmif.
Smif keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a wild combination.
MacAlister's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Smif looks to throw the jab but MacAlister is out of range.
Smif misses with an uppercut.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Smif scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Smif misses with an attempted mid kick.
MacAlister scores with a jab to the body.
Smif throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
MacAlister throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Smif throws a half hearted mid kick.
MacAlister throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
Nice defenses there by Smif.
Smif thumps MacAlister with a low kick.
Smif bobs and weaves and then throws a good body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif checks it.
Smif uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from MacAlister.
Smif moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
MacAlister has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Smif.
MacAlister throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
MacAlister misses with an uppercut. Smif saw that one coming.
MacAlister tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
Good standup being displayed there by Smif as he connects with a hook.
Smif pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Smif lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
MacAlister keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Smif.
MacAlister appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Smif uses good head movement to avoid the hook from MacAlister.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif throws a hook to the side of MacAlister's head but MacAlister sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jumba Smif dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Jumba Smif's cut.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. The crowd applaud as we get ready to start the final round!
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
MacAlister throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Smif sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
MacAlister throws a jab but it's blocked by Smif.
It looked like Smif wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
MacAlister drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
MacAlister misses the jab.
A slow jab from MacAlister misses its intended target.
Smif lands a nice hook to MacAlister's body. MacAlister takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Smif slips under a jab from MacAlister.
Smif defending well as MacAlister loads up on a big left hand.
Smif sizes up MacAlister with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Some bone on bone action there as Smif checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
MacAlister keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The fighters circling - Smif throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Smif misses with an uppercut. MacAlister saw that one coming.
Smif throws a head kick but MacAlister moves out of range.
MacAlister misses with a hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Smif dodges the punch combination from MacAlister.
MacAlister cracks Smif with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Smif fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Smif lands a head kick!
Smif slips a jab and a cross from MacAlister.
A swing and a miss from MacAlister.
Danga de danga de dang - Smif scores with a four punch combination!
Good work by Smif as he checks the leg kick.
Smif was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Smif throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Smif throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Smif throws a body shot but no joy.
MacAlister doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister throws a right and a left that Smif avoids nicely.
Smif throws a looping overhand right but MacAlister ducks down to avoid it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister throws a leg kick
letting Smif counter with a right hand.
MacAlister throws a big shot that misses.
MacAlister takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
MacAlister throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
MacAlister misses with a hook to the body
and Smif counters with a nice body shot.
MacAlister ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Smif moves away.
MacAlister looks to score with a jab to the body but Smif is just out of range.
Smif slips a straight right by MacAlister.
Smif with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
MacAlister just misses with a punch to the body.
Smif lands with a good body shot.
Smif misses with a hook. MacAlister ducked under it nicely.
MacAlister missing with a left hand there. Smif was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Smif displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as MacAlister throws out the jab.
MacAlister throws a leg kick but Smif sees it coming and moves out of range.
Smif throws a big shot that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
MacAlister tests Smif's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Smif keeps MacAlister at a distance using the push kick.
Smif tries to bum rush MacAlister with a series of wild strikes but MacAlister uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
MacAlister looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A bone on bone clash there as Smif blocks the leg kick.
MacAlister has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Smif moves out of range of the strikes.
MacAlister on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Smif connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Smif ducks under a wild hook from MacAlister.
Smif misses with a double jab.
MacAlister has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Smif.
A jab from MacAlister misses.
Smif on the wrong end of a nice jab.
A solid body kick from Smif.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
MacAlister cracks Smif with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Smif throws a head kick that half lands.
MacAlister throws a shot from downtown. Smif moves away and avoids it.
MacAlister throws a hook to the side of Smif's head but Smif sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Smif goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
MacAlister swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Smif scores with a body shot.
Smif looks to score with a jab to the body but MacAlister is just out of range.
MacAlister lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
MacAlister throws an overhand right that lands on Smif's shoulder, as Smif tries to avoid the shot.
Smif lands with a cross.
MacAlister throws a looping overhand right but Smif ducks down to avoid it.
Crunch! Smif slams his shin into MacAlister's torso.
MacAlister misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Smif.
An attempted straight right counter from Smif misses the target.
MacAlister scores with a sloppy right hand. Smif should have avoided that one.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Smif throws a jab but it's blocked by MacAlister.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Jumba Smif.
Well Smif has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Anthony Taglia scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 27:29
Judge Dean Styles scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jumba Smif!
Jumba Smif thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Milan Ponjevic (ranked 2601 p4p, 1390 weight class) and Clint River (ranked 392 p4p, 214 weight class). Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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6 - 1 - 0 |
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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 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Milan Ponjevic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of New York, Clint River !
The judges for this bout are Steve Montenegro, Eddie Farnsworth and Russell Pearce.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
River leaves Ponjevic with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
River tries a quick counter leg kick but Ponjevic is wise to it.
Ponjevic tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but River swivels and escapes.
River scores with a body shot.
Ponjevic scores with a shot to the body.
Nice takedown defense from River . No joy for Ponjevic on that attempt.
River only half commits to the counter leg kick.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Milan Ponjevic. That's going to take a lot out of him.
River misses with a kick to the body.
Ponjevic shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Ponjevic is looking for a kimura here.
River kicks off Ponjevic and gets to his feet.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
River defending well as Ponjevic loads up on a big left hand.
River uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Ponjevic.
Ponjevic looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ponjevic drives through with a takedown into guard.
Ponjevic thinks about going for a leg but decides against it, in order to maintain the position.
Ponjevic has gone for a leg lock! River slips out almost immediately though and dives into Ponjevic's guard.
Ponjevic is working actively from the bottom, looking for submissions. He's escaped his hips to the side and he's going for an armbar! River has his hands clasped together but Ponjevic extends and breaks River 's desperate grasp, forcing a tap out due to armbar! Nice BJJ displayed there by Ponjevic.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Milan Ponjevic!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Darius Ghetea (ranked 510 p4p, 377 weight class) and Vinicius Honorio (ranked 64 p4p, 48 weight class). Honorio has chosen Through the Darkness by Vinicius Honorio as his entrance music. Darius Ghetea 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Darius Ghetea!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinicius Honorio!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Joseph Jones and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Honorio throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Ghetea sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Honorio fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Ghetea looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Honorio misses with a takedown
and Ghetea moves into the clinch.
Honorio misses with a hook to the ribs.
Ghetea misses with a short punch on the inside.
Honorio has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Ghetea is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Ghetea misses with the head strike.
Honorio struggles to land a body shot inside as Ghetea controls his hands.
Honorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea lands a right hand that snaps the head of Honorio backwards.
Ghetea can't find room to land a body shot as Honorio controls the action.
Honorio breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Good standup being displayed there by Honorio as he connects with a hook.
Ghetea misses with a low kick as Honorio jumps back.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Horrible takedown attempt by Honorio or perhaps it was just good defense by Ghetea, which made it look bad.
It looked like Ghetea was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Ghetea wants to slow Honorio down by chopping away at his legs.
Ghetea looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Honorio clinches up against the cage.
Honorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Honorio pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Honorio rushes Ghetea and presses him up against the cage.
Honorio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
A nice left hand lands by Ghetea.
Ghetea scores with a nice hook to the head.
Ghetea tries to throw a body punch but Honorio avoids it by throwing Ghetea back against the cage.
Ghetea swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honorio swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Honorio wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Ghetea has him pressed against the cage.
Ghetea pushes Honorio back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Honorio has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea lands with a short shot to the head.
Ghetea escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Honorio has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Ghetea.
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!
Honorio tries to clinch but Ghetea moves out of range.
Ghetea pivots, looking for a leg kick but Honorio is out of range and Ghetea settles back down.
Honorio blocks a leg kick.
An inside leg kick from Ghetea misses.
Honorio looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Honorio misses with a two punch combination.
Ghetea misses the body punch
and Honorio counters by clinching up.
Honorio misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Ghetea throws a punch but it's blocked by Honorio.
Ghetea lands a shoulder strike.
Ghetea lands a body punch in the clinch.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Honorio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Honorio jumps guard.
Ghetea seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Ghetea preventing the sweep.
Honorio is trying to control the position but Ghetea postures up.
Honorio throws his legs up looking for a submission but Ghetea uses it to pass to side control.
Ghetea throws a knee to the body but it doesn't do much damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea content to control the pace. The referee will try and keep them active though.
Honorio tries to improve position but can't.
Ghetea controls the position.
Ghetea trying to control the position but Honorio is working away.
Honorio tries to buck Ghetea off but Ghetea is having none of it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Darius Ghetea dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Honorio fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ghetea is looking to counter the offense by Honorio and move into the clinch.
Vinicius Honorio has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Honorio scores with a shot to the body.
Honorio fails with the takedown.
Ghetea digs a good body shot into Honorio's ribs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea throws a leg kick
and Honorio counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Ghetea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
Honorio scores with a punch to the head.
Ghetea tries to score with a low kick but Honorio moves his leg out of the way.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Ghetea.
Honorio misses with a hook to the body
and Ghetea counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a body punch.
Honorio blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Ghetea working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Ghetea misses with some punches.
Honorio tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Honorio blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Honorio works for the underhooks and manages to get a trip takedown into guard.
Honorio trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Honorio trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Ghetea wants to sweep here but Honorio controlling him for the moment.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Ghetea holds on and takes a little breather.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Honorio accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Ghetea keeping moving, preventing Honorio from controlling successfully.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Honorio controlling from the top position.
Honorio trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Ghetea's corner calls for a 1-2. Ghetea obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Ghetea fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Honorio on the side of the head.
Darius Ghetea is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheers as Ghetea lands an impressive looking overhand right. Honorio doesn't seem phased though.
Ghetea misses with a leg kick
and Honorio counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Honorio is pressing down on Ghetea's thigh, looking to free his foot. Ghetea is holding on for now.
Ghetea avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Honorio.
Honorio wants to advance to full mount but Ghetea doesn't think that's going to happen and regains full guard instead.
Ghetea wants to sweep but no luck.
Honorio throwing strikes from guard but Ghetea blocks nicely.
Honorio trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
Ghetea keeping full guard, as Honorio tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honorio trying to control the position from guard on top but Ghetea is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Honorio postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Honorio trying to control but Ghetea is working from the bottom.
It looks like the ref is thinking about a standup.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Honorio sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Ghetea's guard.
Honorio is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Ghetea defends it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Vinicius Honorio will probably get the nod - 10:9.
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. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Honorio ducks under a wild hook from Ghetea.
Ghetea misses with a low kick as Honorio jumps back.
Honorio shoots in and drives through. Ghetea sprawls well.
Ghetea just misses with a punch to the body.
Honorio ducks right into an uppercut from Ghetea.
Honorio avoids the head kick by Ghetea.
Honorio is trying to avoid his opponent's strikes and get into the clinch.
Honorio falls off balance throwing a combination
and Ghetea counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ghetea will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
A jab lands there for Ghetea.
Ghetea works Honorio's body with a nice hook.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Honorio tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Ghetea defends well and Honorio ends up having to push Ghetea into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Ghetea pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
Ghetea wants to clinch.
Honorio chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Ghetea can pounce on him.
Ghetea throws a solid leg kick but Honorio takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Ghetea.
Ghetea is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Honorio can do to turn this around?
Honorio listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Ghetea throws out a leg kick but Honorio moves out of range and Ghetea only half commits.
Honorio throws out a counter right but Ghetea avoids it with no problem.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Honorio tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Honorio displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Ghetea throws out the jab.
Honorio feints the counter takedown.
Ghetea throws a right high kick that is partially blocked by Honorio.
Darius Ghetea is winning the standup battle so far.
Ghetea lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Ghetea motions for Honorio to come forward. Ghetea throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Honorio feints the counter takedown.
Honorio takes a kick to the side of the head.
Honorio goes for a double leg but Ghetea avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Ghetea continues to drive forward.
Darius Ghetea has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Vinicius Honorio.
Ghetea throws a leg kick but Honorio sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Honorio looking to score a takedown here. Ghetea is defending well but Honorio drives through and ends up in Ghetea's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Honorio throws a big right hand that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Ghetea manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Honorio manages to get himself to full guard.
Honorio escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Ghetea gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Honorio is trying to hold Ghetea in close to prevent damage but Ghetea has managed to pass into half guard.
Ghetea is figuring out what he wants to do next.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Honorio tries to roll over but Ghetea keeps him under control.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Ghetea wants to free his trapped foot but Honorio is holding on for dear life with his legs.
And that's the end of the fight!
Darius Ghetea showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Ghetea 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 Columbo Gatti scores the fight 29:28
Judge Joseph Jones scores the fight 29:28
Judge Jonathan Paton scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Darius Ghetea!
A relieved looking Darius Ghetea thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cathal Doherty (ranked 473 p4p, 328 weight class) and Kane Thoupos (ranked 66 p4p, 43 weight class). Doherty kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Jeremy- Pearl Jam. Thoupos comes into a darkened arena with his song building. 151 Rum - JID kicks in, the lights come on and the crowd goes wild! What a showman! These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cathal Doherty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kane Thoupos!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Bruno Lombardi and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Thoupos blocks a jab.
Thoupos turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Thoupos ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Thoupos.
Thoupos takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Thoupos thuds a left hand into Doherty's body.
Doherty missing with a left hand there. Thoupos was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Doherty ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Thoupos moves away.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A slow jab from Doherty misses its intended target.
Thoupos flicks out a counter leg kick but Doherty steps away.
Nice body kick there by Thoupos.
Cathal Doherty seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A jab from Doherty misses.
Thoupos slips a jab from Doherty.
Thoupos tries a quick counter leg kick but Doherty is wise to it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Doherty throws a jab when Thoupos was well out of range.
A telegraphed right hand from Doherty misses the target.
Thoupos let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Doherty misses with a body punch
and Thoupos makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Doherty connects with a crisp jab.
Doherty misses with an uppercut
and Doherty takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
It looks like Cathal Doherty has been cut.
Doherty misses with a hook to the body
and Thoupos counters with a flying knee that drops Doherty! Thoupos dives in and finishes the fight with a flurry of strikes from the mount!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Kane Thoupos!
A relieved looking Kane Thoupos thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Gabrijel Bozic (ranked 558 p4p, 516 weight class) and Panagiotis Nikolau (ranked 78 p4p, 71 weight class). Both these guys have solid standup skills and neither is particularly fantastic on the ground, so let's hope for a nice standup war!
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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 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Gabrijel Bozic!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 6 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Panagiotis Nikolau!
The judges for this bout are Lou da Vinci, Eddie Farnsworth and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bozic misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Bozic avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Bozic thows a left - swing and a miss!
Nikolau misses with a hook.
Nikolau throws a hook to the side of Bozic's head but Bozic sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Jab from Bozic.
Bozic tries to close the distance and clinch up but Nikolau swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Nikolau throws out a counter right but Bozic avoids it with no problem.
Bozic throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nikolau connects with a right hand. Bozic shakes it off.
Nikolau takes a swing at Bozic's ribcage but misses.
Bozic moves out of range of the body kick.
Bozic swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nikolau throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Bozic tries to clinch but Nikolau moves out of range.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Nikolau, as that shot connected.
Bozic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nikolau lands with an uppercut that bounces Bozic off the cage and back into range.
Nikolau throws a nice outside leg kick.
Bozic clinches.
Bozic prevents a body shot from Nikolau.
A right hand to the body from Nikolau.
Bozic is breathing heavily.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Bozic tries a body shot but Nikolau blocks it.
Still in the clinch, Nikolau scores with a nice short uppercut.
Bozic misses with a hook to the ribs.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
A short left from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Nikolau.
Bozic blocks a body shot from Nikolau.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau works on Bozic's body with a couple of short punches.
Nikolau scores with a nice hook to the head.
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!
Nikolau is working Bozic over against the cage.
Nikolau lands a left hand.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nikolau.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nikolau presses Bozic against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Nikolau lands a left hand that snaps the head of Bozic backwards.
Nikolau makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Nikolau pushes Bozic back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Bozic is rocked!
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Oh Bozic is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Nikolau lands with a left to the head.
Nikolau lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nikolau lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nikolau throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nikolau misses with a punch to the body.
Nikolau lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nikolau drops Bozic onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Bozic is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Nikolau dips a shoulder and cracks Bozic with a mighty uppercut! Bozic falls back against the cage and Nikolau unloads with a barrage of strikes! Bozic is completely out with his eyes open, only supported by the cage! Save him ref! Eventually the ref decides to do his job and jumps in - Nikolau screams abuse at the incompetent official before going over to celebrate with his corner. Brutal stuff!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:40 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Panagiotis Nikolau!
Panagiotis Nikolau decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Willie Diggs (ranked 82 p4p, 145 weight class) and Gord Ryan (ranked 9 p4p, 21 weight class). Diggs comes to the cage accompanied by CHOSEN 1. Gord Ryan has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Willie Diggs!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gord Ryan!
The judges for this bout are Anthony Taglia, Russell Pearce and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Ryan misses the shot to the body.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Diggs throws the kick towards the body but Ryan avoids it.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Ryan misses with a body shot.
Diggs appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Ryan throws an off balance right hand
and Diggs counters with a body kick.
Ryan swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Diggs went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Ryan misses with a lunging right hand
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
 It looks like Gord Ryan has been cut.
Diggs throws a jab but it's blocked by Ryan.
Ryan looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Ryan takes a swing at Diggs's ribcage but misses.
Ryan lunges at Diggs with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diggs's hand.
Diggs thows a leg kick but Ryan checks it
and Ryan counters with a nice body shot.
Ryan misses with a body punch
and Diggs counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Diggs blocks a jab.
Ryan misses with a right hand
and Diggs counters with a crisp right hand that drops Ryan! Diggs lets Ryan back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Ryan is rocked!
Ryan is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Diggs rather than just go for the knockout.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Ryan throws a lazy uppercut
and Diggs counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diggs drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Ryan right on the button. Ryan goes down! Diggs follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Diggs gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Willie Diggs!
Willie Diggs is the new middleweight champion!
In his post fight interview, Willie Diggs gave a big smile as he said 'Beat a man once, you had the better night. Beat a man twice, you're the better fighter. Beat a man three times and you're his daddy.'.
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