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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Nate Masvidal (ranked 1748 p4p, 1582 weight class) and Nils Ragnaar (ranked 211 p4p, 192 weight class). Ragnaar has chosen Mustasch - The Wave as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 25 - 30 - 1, fighting out of London, Nate Masvidal!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 19 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Nils Ragnaar!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Masvidal has taken the fight to the clinch.
Ragnaar throws a knee to the head but misses.
Masvidal on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Masvidal blocks a body shot from Ragnaar.
Ragnaar misses with some punches.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Masvidal.
Masvidal lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Ragnaar backwards.
Masvidal misses with some punches.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Masvidal.
Masvidal lands with a short head shot on the inside.
With the fighters up against the cage, Ragnaar throws an elbow but misses.
Masvidal throws a punch but it's blocked by Ragnaar.
Ragnaar softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Masvidal is trying to pull guard but Ragnaar turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Ragnaar throws an elbow that misses.
Ragnaar tries to work over Masvidal's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Masvidal lands with a short shot to the head.
Ragnaar misses with an elbow over the top.
Ragnaar throws an elbow but it misses.
Masvidal tries to land a knee to the head but Ragnaar blocks with his arms.
Masvidal lands a nice trip takedown into half guard.
Ragnaar is staying active underneath Masvidal, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Masvidal is trying to work for a kimura but Ragnaar is defending well.
Masvidal missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Masvidal thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Ragnaar's head.
Masvidal is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Masvidal wants to pass the guard but Ragnaar is defending well.
Masvidal is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Ragnaar doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Masvidal.
Masvidal maintaining the dominant position here and is working for a kimura. He's locked it up! Ragnaar could be in real trouble here! He's trying to wriggle out but Masvidal has cracked it and Ragnaar is screaming in pain - he's tapped out! Great finish by Masvidal!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Nate Masvidal!
After the big win, Nate Masvidal made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Un-Kaged Nutrition and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
In defeat, Nils Ragnaar stepped up to the mic, saying 'Gonna Train Hard Again And Get The Next Win'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Karel Sup (ranked 2167 p4p, 1829 weight class) and Tor KillsInWater (ranked 250 p4p, 213 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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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 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Karel Sup!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 28 - 10 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Tor KillsInWater!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Trevor Gratis and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
KillsInWater stuns Sup with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
A jab from Sup misses.
Despite the aggression on KillsInWater's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
KillsInWater rushes Sup and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater struggles to land a body shot inside as Sup controls his hands.
Sup blocks an uppercut.
KillsInWater stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - KillsInWater looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
KillsInWater connects with a single shot there.
KillsInWater slips under a jab.
KillsInWater throws out a counter right but Sup avoids it with no problem.
KillsInWater throws out a powerful jab.
Sup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
KillsInWater is looking to clinch.
KillsInWater lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Sup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KillsInWater circles away quickly and effectively.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
KillsInWater throws a big counter head kick but Sup avoids it with no problem.
KillsInWater pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
Sup ducks under a wild hook from KillsInWater.
Sup tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but KillsInWater was well out of range. Poor timing from Sup.
KillsInWater defending well as Sup loads up on a big left hand.
KillsInWater is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
KillsInWater looks to land a right hand but Sup moved out of range.
Sup appears to be looking for a big counter.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Sup moves out of range.
Sup is looking to counter punch.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
A combination from KillsInWater does no damage.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
Sup throwing a counter right hand but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
KillsInWater slips a straight right by Sup.
KillsInWater misses with a looping left.
Sup throwing a counter right hand but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that half lands.
A head kick from KillsInWater lands but Sup takes it in his stride.
Sup misses with a looping left.
Sup takes a kick to the side of the head.
Sup throws a big shot that misses.
KillsInWater dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Nice defenses there by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Sup momentarily.
KillsInWater misses with a hook. Sup ducked under it nicely.
Sup throwing a counter right hand but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater staying out of range there.
KillsInWater keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
A telegraphed right hand from KillsInWater misses the target.
Nice cross by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater tries to clinch but Sup is having none of it.
KillsInWater cracks Sup with a good jab.
KillsInWater tries to close the distance and clinch but Sup swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Sup blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Sup connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sup is really struggling to find his range with his punches. KillsInWater's reach advantage is clearly causing him problems.
Sup connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Sup misses with a double jab.
KillsInWater scores with a crisp jab that stopped Sup in his tracks.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
Sup lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Sup.
KillsInWater steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Sup.
KillsInWater lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses
and Sup counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
KillsInWater has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Sup lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for KillsInWater.
KillsInWater blocking some punches.
KillsInWater's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Sup throws a big shot that misses.
Sup takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Sup throws an overhand right that lands on KillsInWater's shoulder, as KillsInWater tries to avoid the shot.
KillsInWater clinches.
KillsInWater escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sup misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
KillsInWater has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses.
Sup scores with a nice right hand.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
A head kick misses from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater wants to clinch.
Sup throws a hook but KillsInWater blocks it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater throws a body punch but Sup moves out of range.
Sup closes the distance and clinches.
Sup wants a takedown but no success here.
KillsInWater manages to break the clinch.
Sup is looking to clinch.
KillsInWater throws a fast counter high kick but Sup manages to duck under it in time.
KillsInWater is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Sup had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
KillsInWater connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Sup 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.
KillsInWater is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Sup working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
KillsInWater looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Sup lands a couple of digs.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
KillsInWater trying to keep a closed guard but Sup is proving a slippery customer.
Sup content to strike from guard, landing some decent shots.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod.
That's time! Sup's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Sup slips a jab and a cross from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater keeps the fight on the outside.
Sup misses with an uppercut. KillsInWater saw that one coming.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
KillsInWater throws a series of punches but Sup avoids them all with ease.
Sup is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by KillsInWater.
Sup looks to score with a jab to the body but KillsInWater is just out of range.
A combination from Sup does no damage.
Sup throws a body shot but no joy.
KillsInWater rushes Sup and presses him up against the cage.
Sup lands a left hand.
Sup's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
KillsInWater throws a one two combo.
KillsInWater lands a nice looking body shot.
Sup scores with a body shot.
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!
Sup swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A big left from Sup misses.
Sup swings and misses with a hook to the body.
KillsInWater swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Sup fails with an attempt to clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries a head kick but it misses.
Sup blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater throws a nice looking combination but Sup bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Sup pushes KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.
Sup is trying to force a seperation but KillsInWater has the dominant position.
KillsInWater tries to throw a body punch but Sup avoids it by throwing KillsInWater back against the cage.
I was talking to Sup's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
KillsInWater tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
KillsInWater wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
KillsInWater can't break the clinch.
Sup breaks the clinch.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sup.
A little jabbing left from KillsInWater on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Sup throws a hook but KillsInWater blocks it.
KillsInWater throws a sloppy head kick
enabling Sup to counter with a crisp jab.
A head kick from KillsInWater lands but Sup takes it in his stride.
Sup takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
KillsInWater tries to clinch up.
KillsInWater throws a head kick but Sup moves out of range.
An attempted straight right counter from Sup misses the target.
Sup avoids a punch combination nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sup.
Tor KillsInWater is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Sup throws a hook to the side of KillsInWater's head but KillsInWater sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater misses with a body shot.
KillsInWater throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
A jab from Sup misses.
Sup throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
KillsInWater is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
A decent looking cross lands there for Sup.
KillsInWater ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sup moves away.
A quick step to the side and Sup tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
KillsInWater lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Sup lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but KillsInWater circles away quickly and effectively.
KillsInWater throws a counter combo.
Sup moves into range and clinches up with KillsInWater.
KillsInWater lands a hook to the side of the head.
KillsInWater throws a punch but it's blocked by Sup.
KillsInWater breaks the clinch.
Sup misses with a few strikes there.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater ducks under a wild hook from Sup.
As Sup backs off KillsInWater throws a huge counter combo but Sup manages to avoid it all.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
Sup throws a looping overhand right but KillsInWater ducks down to avoid it.
KillsInWater moves out of range as Sup strikes.
KillsInWater uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sup.
Danga de danga de dang - KillsInWater scores with a four punch combination!
Sup throws a right hand that KillsInWater ducks under and follows up with a left that KillsInWater also avoids with ease.
A punch combination from KillsInWater misses.
A telegraphed right hand from Sup misses the target.
KillsInWater keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Sup slips a straight right by KillsInWater.
KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Sup.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
KillsInWater is trying to get back to half guard.
Sup working the ground and pound from side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
KillsInWater tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Check out the look on Sup's face as he threw that strike - that's one determined fighter!
KillsInWater tries to bench press Sup off him but Sup keeps the position.
Sup in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
KillsInWater is working to avoid the ground and pound but Sup connects with a decent elbow.
KillsInWater tries to improve position but can't.
KillsInWater is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Sup off and has taken his back!
KillsInWater keeps control of the position as Sup tries to break free.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Tor KillsInWater will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sup, as that shot connected.
Sup throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Sup fakes high and swings low for a body shot but KillsInWater manages to avoid it.
KillsInWater scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater.
Sup goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Sup getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Tor KillsInWater seems to be getting the better of the standup.
KillsInWater takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Sup throws a shot from downtown. KillsInWater moves away and avoids it.
Sup tries to clinch but KillsInWater moves away
and KillsInWater counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
This has been an exciting period of action!
KillsInWater misses with a looping left.
KillsInWater scores with a head kick.
KillsInWater lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Sup backs up against the cage.
Sup scores with a decent looking hook.
KillsInWater throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
KillsInWater circles away from the clinch attempt
and KillsInWater counters with a head kick. That will keep Sup thinking before he tries any more sloppy attacks!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sup misses with a looping left.
KillsInWater takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Sup is looking to clinch but KillsInWater is avoiding it.
Sup keeps the fight on the outside.
Sup blocks a head kick by KillsInWater.
Sup waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract KillsInWater.
Sup uses good head movement to avoid the hook from KillsInWater.
KillsInWater misses with a right hand
and Sup counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jab from Sup.
Sup has KillsInWater up against the cage in a clinch.
KillsInWater breaks from the clinch.
Sup shoots in with a lovely double leg takedown. KillsInWater manages to land in full guard to minimise the damage.
KillsInWater looking for a guillotine here but Sup defends easily.
Sup distracts KillsInWater with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
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!
KillsInWater had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Sup defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
KillsInWater looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
KillsInWater lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Sup looking to control.
KillsInWater stopping the sweep attempt from Sup.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sup might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Sup has his hands on KillsInWater's head, controlling the position.
Sup 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.
Sup looking for a sweep. Not yet Sup, not yet.
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.
Sup has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but KillsInWater has passed into side control.
Sup is looking for a sweep.
You can see the frustration on Sup's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Sup is looking for a sweep.
Karel Sup has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
KillsInWater wants to control but Sup is keeping him busy.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
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 Karel Sup.
I think KillsInWater has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 29:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:29
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
The fight is ruled a majority draw!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Marco Vera (ranked 1214 p4p, 1268 weight class) and Manco Capac (ranked 168 p4p, 182 weight class). Capac has chosen Iggy Pop - The Passenger as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. 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 welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 0 - 0, fighting out of New York, Marco Vera!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 23 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Manco Capac!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Trevor Gratis and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vera misses with a looping left.
Capac dodges the punch combination from Vera.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vera misses with an uppercut. Capac saw that one coming.
Vera wants to clinch
so Capac counters with a double leg into guard. Good agility.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Capac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Capac trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Vera keeping moving, preventing Capac from controlling successfully.
Vera is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac is stalling in the full guard.
Capac missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Capac working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
Capac wants to control from the top but Vera keeps moving.
We've had a lack of effective grappling in the last minute or so, which could well see a referee standup.
Capac prevents Vera from getting back to his feet.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Vera throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Vera looks to throw the jab but Capac is out of range.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Capac slips under a jab from Vera.
Vera throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Capac doesn't seem bothered though.
Capac's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Vera connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Capac scrambles back to his feet.
 It looks like Manco Capac has been cut.
Vera throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vera wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Vera scores with a nice right hand.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Vera misses with a combination
and Capac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Capac wants to lay and pray for a moment but Vera keeps working.
Vera tries to kick Capac off but Capac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Capac looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Still in half guard, Capac seems content to control.
Nice strikes from Capac there.
Capac slows the pace down in half guard.
Capac throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Capac thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Vera wants to get back to his feet.
Nice strikes from Capac there.
Vera blocking the ground and pound attempt from Capac.
Capac slips a nice elbow through Vera's hands, connecting with Vera's forehead.
Capac is looking to take a break and control but Vera is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Capac is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Capac stops Vera from getting back to his feet.
Capac not landing any meaningful shots this time.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Vera defending well though.
Vera tries to kick Capac off but Capac keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Capac content to control rather than advance.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Manco Capac will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac'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.
Vera is looking to clinch but Capac is avoiding it.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
A big right from Vera misses.
Vera tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Capac paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Vera takes a swing at Capac's ribcage but misses.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Capac slips a straight right by Vera.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Capac keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Vera throws an off balance right hand
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Capac is controlling him.
Capac postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Capac has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Capac tries to free his leg and advance position but Vera is retaining full guard.
Manco Capac has got the better of the ground game so far.
Vera is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
Capac landing with the ground and pound.
Capac is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
Vera is looking to get back to his feet but can't, whilst Capac is controlling him.
Capac postures up and lands a big shot to Vera's brow.
Capac wants to pass the guard but Vera is keeping the position.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Capac stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Vera swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Capac.
Vera avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Vera is looking to stand up but Capac isn't so interested in that idea.
Capac trying to control the position from guard on top but Vera is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Capac avoids the body shot from Vera.
Vera pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Capac slips under a jab from Vera.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
Capac blocks a jab.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Vera throws a body shot but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Capac slips the punch.
Capac is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Vera has Capac up against the cage in a clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Capac.
A head punch on the inside from Capac fails to land.
Vera throws a punch but it's blocked by Capac.
Vera breaks the clinch.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vera lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Vera closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Vera throws a hook but Capac avoids it easily.
Capac drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Vera defends it well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vera fails with an attempt to clinch.
Capac with the counter takedown but Vera avoids it easily.
Capac ducks right into an uppercut from Vera.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Capac changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Vera misses with a hook.
Capac feints the counter takedown.
Capac takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Marco Vera is winning the standup battle so far.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vera is looking to clinch.
Marco Vera seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vera getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Vera lands a jab. Then a cross. Then finally a nice hook to the body. Good work there by Vera.
Vera throws a right and a left that Capac avoids nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Vera dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Manco Capac'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. Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Vera loads up on a big right hand but Capac slips the punch.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Vera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vera falls off balance throwing a combination
and Capac counters with a nice double leg into side control. Vera won't be happy with that.
Capac scoring with punches and elbows.
Vera is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Capac goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Vera has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Capac but great work by Vera.
Vera tries to stand but Capac is controlling his head.
Vera has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Vera tries to clinch up but Capac circles away and keeps his distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vera looks to land a left hand but Capac moved out of range nicely.
Vera throws a right and a left that both miss.
Vera tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Capac manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Capac circles away from the clinch attempt.
Capac tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Capac keeps the fight on the outside.
Vera misses with a wild body shot.
And Capac tries to counter it with a takedown but Vera pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Vera wants to clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vera moves in looking to clinch but Capac pushes him off.
Vera misses with an uppercut
and Capac counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Capac scores with a couple of good hammerfists.
Vera looks like he's trying to stand up.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capac.
Capac stops Vera from getting back to his feet.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Capac connects with a nice short shot to Vera's temple.
Capac working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Capac is looking to advance position but Vera won't allow it.
Vera avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Capac.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Capac is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Capac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Capac is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Vera pushes Capac off looking to stand but Capac dives back in and keeps control.
Capac lands with a punch from half guard.
Capac looking to pass the half guard. Not this time.
Capac missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Capac lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Vera is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
Capac is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Vera defends it well.
Capac is looking to advance position but Vera won't allow it.
Capac missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Vera is trying to stand back up but Capac is controlling him
The referee wants the fighters to be more active or he's going to reset them on the feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Capac thows a huge punch but Vera dodges it nicely.
Vera pushes Capac off looking to stand but Capac dives back in and keeps control.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Vera throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Manco Capac comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Capac has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 28:29
Judge Trevor Gratis scores the fight 29:28
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 28:29
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Manco Capac!
After winning the bout, Manco Capac 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Wallace Cobb (ranked 1954 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Deepen Cider (ranked 287 p4p, 298 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Cobb might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Where's Wallace?. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 34 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Wallace Cobb!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Deepen Cider!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cobb slips a jab and a cross from Cider.
Cobb was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Cider on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
A slapping body kick lands there for Cider.
A combination from Cider does no damage.
Cider staying out of range there.
Cobb jabs Cider to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cobb does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
Cobb throws a half hearted mid kick.
Cobb pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cider keeps Cobb at a distance using the push kick.
Cobb fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Cider manages to avoid it.
Cobb seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice body punch from Cider.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Cider.
Cider doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Cobb fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Cider.
Cobb lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cobb catches Cider with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Cider takes one to the chin there.
Cider moves away from the strike by Cobb.
Nice jab there from Cobb.
Cobb takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
Cobb blocks a head kick by Cider.
Cider slips under a jab.
Cobb lands with a good body shot.
Cider lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Cobb backs up against the cage.
Cider uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Cobb.
Nice body kick there by Cider.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Danga de danga de dang - Cider scores with a four punch combination!
Cobb misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Cobb lands a high kick!
Cider turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
A punch combination from Cider misses.
Cider on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
That's a knee to de groin and it's over and out! Cobb crumples to the ground after an illegal strike from Cider - the referee stops the clock and Cobb gets 5 minutes to recover from that one. "I'm sorry" says Cider. Cobb manages to get back to his feet and the fight resumes.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Cobb misses with a hook. Cider ducked under it nicely.
Cobb keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Cider.
Wallace Cobb seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cider lands with a thumping leg kick.
Cider lands a head kick. Cobb smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Cobb throws the kick towards the body but Cider avoids it.
Cider throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Cider swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Cider looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
It looked like Cobb wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A solid leg kick lands there for Cobb.
A slapping leg kick lands for Cider.
Cider lands a high kick!
A nice inside leg kick there by Cobb. That's going to slow Cider down.
A jab from Cobb finds it's way through Cider's defenses.
Cobb scores with a sloppy right hand. Cider should have avoided that one.
Cobb throws a hook but Cider blocks it.
Cider throws a right hand that Cobb ducks under and follows up with a left that Cobb also avoids with ease.
Cobb throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Cobb changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
Cider closes the distance and lands a one-two.
Cobb is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
A jab from Cobb misses.
Cider moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Cobb scores with a crisp jab that stopped Cider in his tracks.
Cider misses with a two punch combination.
A shot to the liver by Cobb. Beautiful body shot.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Cobb checks a leg kick.
Cobb tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Cider is able to avoid easily.
Cider fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cobb has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cider looks to land a combination but Cobb avoids it well.
Cobb throws a shot to the body.
Cider throws the kick towards the body but Cobb avoids it.
It looked like Cobb was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Cobb swings for the body but Cider moves out of range.
Cobb is looking to clinch but Cider is avoiding it.
Sloppy strikes from Cider. Those never looked like landing.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cobb.
Cobb sizes up Cider with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cobb slips under a jab from Cider.
Cobb connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Cider's hands.
Cobb throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Cider takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
A looping hook to the body misses from Cobb. Cider does a little dance to reset his feet.
Cobb avoids the head kick by Cider.
Cobb is looking to counter punch.
Cobb moves into range and connects with a jab.
Cobb misses with a lunging right hand
and Cider counters with a three punch combo that has Cobb backing up. Cobb nods at Cider to acknowledge the strikes.
Cobb throws a hook to the side of Cider's head but Cider sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
It seemed like Cider was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Cobb takes a swing at Cider's ribcage but misses.
Cobb tried to score with a low kick but Cider checks it.
Cider misses with a wild combination.
Cobb throws a leg kick but Cider sees it coming and moves out of range.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Cider misses with a head kick.
Cobb misses with a low kick.
Cobb lands with a nice body kick.
Cobb throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Cider sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Cider scores with a one two! Cobb had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Deepen Cider will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cider takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Deepen Cider is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Cider misses with a straight right.
Cider throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Cider misses with a wild body shot.
Cobb throws a body punch but Cider moves out of range.
Cobb closes the distance and clinches.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cider blocks an uppercut.
Cobb tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Cobb misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cider scores with a hook to the body.
Cobb tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Cider's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cider misses with a hook to the ribs.
Cider lands with a light punch inside.
Cider works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Cider blocking some punches.
Cider lands a left hand that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider tries to throw a body punch but Cobb avoids it by throwing Cider back against the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cider misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Cider throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Cobbs head.
Cobb tries to throw a body punch but Cider avoids it by throwing Cobb back against the cage.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
A short body shot lands from Cider as the two fighters clinch.
Cider lands with a light punch inside.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Cider throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Good body shot from Cider.
Cider is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider lands a nice shot to the body.
Cider scores with a nice hook to the head.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider.
Deepen Cider seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cider is working Cobb over against the cage.
Cider works on Cobb's body with a couple of short punches.
Good body shot from Cider.
A short right from Cider.
Stalling in the clinch from Cider.
A nice right hand lands inside from Cider.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Cider throws a punch but it's blocked by Cobb.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider.
Cobb throws a head punch that misses.
Good body shot from Cider.
A short body shot lands from Cider as the two fighters clinch.
Cider is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider.
Come on Cider - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Good body shot from Cider.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider taking a breather.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cider lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cider tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Cider lands a hook to the side of the head.
Cider gets through Cobb's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cobb swings wildly with an uppercut but Cider uses good head movement to avoid it.
Cobb misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Cider.
Cobb misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cobb misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Cider.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
Cider scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Cobb struggles to land a body shot inside as Cider controls his hands.
Cider lands a body punch.
Cider lands a body punch.
Cider lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Cobb backwards.
Cider working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Cider scores with a shoulder strike.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cider scores with a shot to the side of Cobb's head.
Cider lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Cider.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Cider.
Cider digs a right hand into Cobb's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Cobb's gas tank.
Cider stalling.
Cider has Cobb pressed against the cage.
Cider drops Cobb onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Cobb is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
 Cobb is rocked!
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Cider creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Oh Cobb is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Cider lands with a short shot to the head.
Cider creates some distance for himself and unleashes a massive uppercut that sends Cobb's eyes rolling into the back of his head! Cobb drops to his knees and Cider pours it on with more strikes until the referee steps in to end the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:33 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Deepen Cider!
Deepen Cider seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Ruud Altena (ranked 1766 p4p, 977 weight class) and Sambo Sam (ranked 230 p4p, 131 weight class). Altena comes to the cage accompanied by Grontapu by Double Rock. On his way into the cage it seems that Ruud Altena has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Ruud Altena seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 11 - 9 - 0, fighting out of New York, Ruud Altena!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of London, Sambo Sam!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Elvis Blanc and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Altena is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Altena slips a jab from Sam.
Sam fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Altena manages to avoid it.
Sam fails with the takedown.
Sam dodges the punch combination from Altena.
Sam appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Sam tries to move into range but Altena moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Ruud Altena seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Sam closes the distance and pushes Altena back into the cage.
Sam can't break the clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Altena tries to land a knee to the head but Sam blocks with his arms.
Altena manages to break the clinch.
Altena throws a right hand that Sam ducks under and follows up with a left that Sam also avoids with ease.
A head kick misses from Altena.
Sam changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Sam rushes Altena and presses him up against the cage.
Sam has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Altena is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Altena lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Altena lands a hook to the side of the head.
Altena pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Sam drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
Sam with a flurry of punches that miss.
Sam in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Sam wants to control from the top but Altena keeps moving.
Sam tries to free his leg and advance position but Altena is retaining full guard.
Sam showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
Altena manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Altena tries a head kick but it misses.
Sam fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Ruud Altena has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Sambo Sam.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Altena lands a head kick!
It looks like Sambo Sam has been cut.
No joy there for Sam, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Sam scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Altena regains half guard, as Sam was trying to land strikes.
Sam lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Sam looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sam throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Altena on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Altena tries to get out of the position.
Altena looks like he's trying to stand up.
Sam is trying to control. Altena wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Sam slips a nice elbow through Altena's hands, connecting with Altena's forehead.
Altena is in a tricky position. We've heard reports from his gym mates at The Devil’s Playground that he's been drilling escapes, so let's see if he can get back to his feet.
Sam trying to mount his opponent but Altena defends it.
Sam is looking to take a break and control but Altena is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Altena is looking to escape.
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.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Sam blocks a head kick by Altena.
Altena stuffs the takedown.
Altena doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Sam shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Altena kicks off Sam and gets to his feet.
Altena clinches.
Altena manages to break the clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Ruud Altena dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sambo Sam's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Altena throws a head kick that misses.
Altena misses with a double jab.
Sam misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Altena pulls out of a head kick attempt.
A head kick from Altena lands but Sam takes it in his stride.
Sam throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Altena tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Sam is in Altena's guard.
Sam is looking to work some ground and pound but Altena has wrist control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Sam's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Altena is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sam throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Sam prevents Altena from getting back to his feet.
Sam slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sam postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altena keeps working.
Sam has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Sam scores with punches from side control.
Sam moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Altena parries the strikes from Sam easily there. Sam is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Altena to escape.
Sam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Altena wants to get back to his feet but Sam drags him back down.
Sloppy strikes there by Sam.
Sam throwing strikes but missing, from side control.
Sam lands some shots froms side control.
An elbow from Sam crashes against the mat.
Sam tries for a kimura but Altena is defending well.
Altena is not content to let Sam control the position.
Sam in side control lands a nice looking series of punches and elbows.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Altena is not content to let Sam control the position.
Altena prevents Sam from improving position.
Sam trying to control the action but Altena is working from the bottom.
Sam in side control, throwing shots but Altena defends.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Altena is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
Sam wants to lay and pray for a moment but Altena keeps working.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Altena tries to clinch there but Sam circles away.
Altena connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Sam's hands.
Altena is looking to clinch but Sam is avoiding it.
Ruud Altena is winning the standup battle so far.
Sam changes levels and drives through with a really nice takedown into side control. Altena looks really pissed at himself for not defending that better.
Sam goes for an armbar! This could be all over! Wait, no, Altena rolls with the submission and now he's on top in Sam's guard! Nice work there by Altena!
Sam controlling Altena's posture.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Altena is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Sam has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Altena is looking to defend but Sam has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Altena! Sam pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Altena taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:56 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Sambo Sam!
Sambo Sam 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Sean Strickland (ranked 599 p4p, 815 weight class) and Caio Carvalho (ranked 81 p4p, 115 weight class). Carvalho has chosen Pentagono - É o Moio as his entrance music. Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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14 - 7 - 0 |
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Excellent boxer
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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 15 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Sean Strickland!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Caio Carvalho!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Carvalho slips under a jab from Strickland.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
Carvalho throws a lazy right hand but Strickland sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Strickland misses with a body shot.
Carvalho lands with an overhand left.
 It looks like Sean Strickland has been cut.
Strickland throws a hook to the side of Carvalho's head but Carvalho sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Strickland lands a nice shot that snaps Carvalho's head back.
Strickland throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Strickland takes one to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice cross by Strickland.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Strickland takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Nice shot by Strickland.
Strickland is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Carvalho.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Carvalho avoids the body shot from Strickland.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Strickland fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Strickland throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland throws a right and a left that both miss.
Carvalho takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Carvalho misses with a lunging right hand
letting Strickland counter with a right hand.
Carvalho misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Strickland.
It looked like Strickland wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
A slow jab from Carvalho misses its intended target.
Strickland is looking to counter punch.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Strickland works Carvalho's body with a nice hook.
Strickland fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Carvalho was well out of range. Poor timing from Strickland.
Sean Strickland seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Strickland takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Strickland throws a shot from downtown. Carvalho moves away and avoids it.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Sean Strickland is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Carvalho stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Jab, jab by Carvalho - just one landing.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
A telegraphed right hand from Strickland misses the target.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho lands a jab to the head.
Strickland swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
Strickland scores with a jab to the jaw.
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvalho misses with a right hand
and Carvalho takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Strickland throws a jab when Carvalho was well out of range.
Strickland takes a swing at Carvalho's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Strickland dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland misses the jab.
Carvalho uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Strickland.
Strickland staying out of range there.
A little feinted left hand from Strickland on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Carvalho walks into a straight right hand from Strickland.
Strickland throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Strickland fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Carvalho cracks Strickland with an open hand slap.
Carvalho 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Strickland.
Carvalho throws a lazy uppercut
and Strickland counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Strickland stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Carvalho can do to turn this around?
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho blocks it.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Strickland swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A combination from Strickland does no damage.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Carvalho might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Strickland has got the better of the exchanges.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Strickland misses with a wild body shot.
Carvalho misses with a wild body shot.
Strickland keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Carvalho throws the left hand but Strickland avoids the punch easily.
Carvalho takes a swing at Strickland's ribcage but misses.
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.
Sean Strickland's cut is getting worse.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Strickland misses with a low kick as Carvalho jumps back.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
Carvalho throws a poor cross that misses
and Strickland counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Strickland has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Carvalho finds it's way round the side to connect with Strickland's head.
Carvalho slips a jab from Strickland.
Carvalho keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Strickland.
Strickland pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Carvalho back to the cage. Strickland follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Sean Strickland is winning the standup battle so far.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho misses the jab.
Strickland throwing a counter right hand but Carvalho manages to avoid it.
Strickland looks to throw the jab but Carvalho is out of range.
Carvalho lands the left hand.
Sean Strickland's cut is bleeding quite badly. He's got to try and protect it.
A jab from Strickland misses.
Strickland defending well as Carvalho loads up on a big left hand.
Carvalho misses with a hook
and Strickland counters with a straight right hand.
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!
Strickland misses with an uppercut. Carvalho saw that one coming.
Carvalho feints the counter takedown.
Carvalho misses with a body shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Sean Strickland dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Sean Strickland'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. This is the final round!
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Strickland scores with a hook to the body. Carvalho takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Strickland lands with a good body shot.
Strickland looks to land a right hand but Carvalho moved out of range.
Strickland missing with a left hand there. Carvalho was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A looping hook to the body misses from Strickland. Carvalho does a little dance to reset his feet.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Carvalho scores with a punch to the head.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
A punch combination from Strickland misses.
And Carvalho tries to counter it with a takedown but Strickland pushes his down on his head and steps out.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Carvalho throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Strickland on the side of the head.
Strickland finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Both fighters are looking to counter, which isn't making for the most exciting fight in the world.
Carvalho tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Strickland was well out of range. Poor timing from Carvalho.
Strickland slips under a jab from Carvalho.
A slow jab from Strickland misses its intended target.
Carvalho just misses with a punch to the body.
Strickland swings for the body but Carvalho moves out of range.
Carvalho is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho scores with a nice strike.
Carvalho takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Carvalho swings widly with a right hand
and Strickland counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Carvalho scores with a jab to the body.
Strickland misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Carvalho ducks under a wild hook from Strickland.
Carvalho bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Carvalho changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Strickland waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Carvalho.
Carvalho drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Strickland defends it well.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho looks to land a left hand but Strickland moved out of range nicely.
Strickland throws a hook but Carvalho avoids it easily.
Carvalho with the counter takedown but Strickland avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a hook but Strickland avoids it easily.
Carvalho throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sean Strickland is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Strickland's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Carvalho connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Strickland scrambles back to his feet.
Strickland misses the shot to the body.
The fighters circle momentarily. Carvalho darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Jeez, Sean Strickland's cut is really nasty now. The referee must be thinking about getting that checked.
Strickland throws a looping overhand right but Carvalho ducks down to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Carvalho misses with a straight right.
Strickland is looking for a counter combo.
Strickland lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Carvalho scores with a nice takedown into half guard. Let's see what he's got on the ground.
Strickland blocking the ground and pound attempt from Carvalho.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Strickland regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Carvalho.
Carvalho tries to free his leg and advance position but Strickland is retaining full guard.
Carvalho slips nicely into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Caio Carvalho.
I think Strickland 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 Dillan Fox scores the fight 29:28
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 29:28
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Sean Strickland!
A relieved looking Sean Strickland 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 Ham Burger (ranked 1167 p4p, 867 weight class) and Vladimir Kosmanov (ranked 161 p4p, 120 weight class). Vladimir Kosmanov has the power to score a knockout today if he connects clean with Ham Burger's chin.
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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 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ham Burger!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 18 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Vladimir Kosmanov!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Dillan Fox and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Burger misses with a hook
and Kosmanov counters by moving into the clinch.
Burger misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kosmanov turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Kosmanov manages to end up in side control.
Kosmanov wants to lay and pray for a moment but Burger keeps working.
A control attempt from Burger but he's now mounted!
Kosmanov breaks from Burger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
Burger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov controlling the position easily from mount.
Kosmanov has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Burger's face.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kosmanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burger wants to hold on but Kosmanov pushes him away.
Kosmanov wants to control the pace but Burger is squirming around nicely.
Kosmanov fakes a shot to the body and cracks his opponent in the head. Nice ground and pound there!
Kosmanov with good strikes from the mount here!
Kosmanov putting on the heat here with some good ground and pound!
Burger is desperately trying to get back to half guard.
Kosmanov lands with some vicious ground and pound - can Burger hang on?
Kosmanov lands with some strikes.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kosmanov breaks from Burger's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Burger is wriggling around trying to escape.
Kosmanov dominating with strikes here.
Kosmanov scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Burger?
Burger tries to hold on but Kosmanov postures up.
Kosmanov controlling from mount.
Kosmanov with shots to the head and body - Burger looks very uncomfortable down there.
Burger is rocked!
Kosmanov lands a couple of good shots and Burger has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Oh Burger is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Oooh a big shot gets through from Kosmanov. Many more shots like that and the referee will have to think about stepping in!
Burger tries to roll but Kosmanov sticks to his back.
A helpless look comes across Burger 's face. He knows he's trapped as Kosmanov lands a series of unanswered strikes. The ref steps in to stop the fight and this one is in the books!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Vladimir Kosmanov!
Vladimir Kosmanov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Lennart Hohenthal (ranked 142 p4p, 910 weight class) and Jake Askren (ranked 11 p4p, 70 weight class). I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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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 17 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Lennart Hohenthal!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 17 - 1, fighting out of London, Jake Askren!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Askren tries for a takedown but Hohenthal circles away easily
and Hohenthal counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Hohenthal fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Askren looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Askren has managed to clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Hohenthal.
Nice body punch from Hohenthal.
Hohenthal misses with a hook from the clinch.
Hohenthal lands a hook that snaps the head of Askren backwards.
A body shot lands from Hohenthal.
Askren has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hohenthal is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren is trying to break the clinch but Hohenthal is controlling him.
A short right from Hohenthal on the inside.
Hohenthal lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Askren.
Askren blocks a body shot from Hohenthal.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hohenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Hohenthal lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Askren tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Hohenthal's elbow.
Hohenthal just leaning against Askren, taking a breather.
Hohenthal tries to work over Askren's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Hohenthal misses with a punch to the body.
Hohenthal blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hohenthal lands with a right to the head.
Hohenthal taking a breather.
Hohenthal works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hohenthal takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Askren has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hohenthal after a bit of a struggle.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.
Askren throws a punch but it's blocked by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal tries a body shot but Askren blocks it.
Hohenthal will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Askren up against the cage.
Hohenthal lands a body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Askren misses with a punch to the body.
Askren taking a breather.
Hohenthal controlling the action here for a moment.
A shot in the inside from Hohenthal.
Askren pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Hohenthal punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
Hohenthal punishes Askren's body with a nice straight punch.
Askren looks winded!
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
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!
Hohenthal throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hohenthal closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Askren did well to prevent Hohenthal getting side control.
Hohenthal missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Askren avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Hohenthal.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal passes to side control.
Hohenthal tries to advance to mount but can't.
Askren told us pre-fight that he has been working on his escapes in training. Let's see if he can call on some of his new skills to get back to his feet.
Hohenthal throws a strike aimed at the side of Askren's head but Askren avoids it well.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
Hohenthal tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Askren trying to remain calm as Hohenthal controls from the top position.
Hohenthal landing a few strikes.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Askren managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Hohenthal.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hohenthal is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Hohenthal tries to score with some ground and pound. Askren controls his posture well this time though and the shots don't do any damage.
Hohenthal lands a nice forearm strike.
Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Askren is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Hohenthal scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Askren to see if he's OK.
Hohenthal trying to control the position but Askren is working away.
We've been hearing that Hohenthal has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Hohenthal working the strikes but Askren uses the opportunity to regain half guard.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Hohenthal throwing shots but Askren is blocking nicely.
Hohenthal controlling the action here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lennart Hohenthal 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.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Askren.
Askren tries to clinch but Hohenthal moves out of range.
Askren closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Hohenthal is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Askren can do to turn this around?
Hohenthal circles away from the clinch attempt.
Hohenthal cracks Askren with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Askren darts in looking for a takedown but Hohenthal gets double underhooks and turns Askren into the cage.
Hohenthal fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Askren closes the distance but Hohenthal moves to the side
and Hohenthal counters with a right hand to the body.
Askren is breathing heavily.
Hohenthal scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Hohenthal misses with a wild body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hohenthal misses the shot to the body.
Hohenthal dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Hohenthal leaves Askren with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Askren fails to land the takedown.
Lennart Hohenthal has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Jake Askren.
Nice cross by Hohenthal.
Hohenthal feints and then winds up with a huge right hand that connects perfectly and sends Askren sprawling to the canvas! Askren rolls over backwards and springs off the cage and manages to regain his footing - how acrobatic! Oh, he's still wobbly - can Hohenthal finish him?!
 Askren is rocked!
Lennart Hohenthal is winning the standup battle so far.
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!
Askren tries to get into range but Hohenthal steps to the side and lands a beautiful hook that drops Askren! He's faceplanted into the mat, ass in the air... he's out cold! That's an image he won't want to show his grandkids when he gets older! Hohenthal scores the big KO victory!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Lennart Hohenthal!
Lennart Hohenthal retains his bantamweight title!
A very excited looking Lennart Hohenthal made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Bruce Vanorden (ranked 493 p4p, 422 weight class) and Valentin Taneyev (ranked 76 p4p, 60 weight class). Vanorden kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Unstoppable . Taneyev has chosen Demolisher - Slaughter to Prevail as his entrance music. Valentin Taneyev has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 26 - 15 - 0, fighting out of New York, Bruce Vanorden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 1, fighting out of London, Valentin Taneyev!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Robert Douchet and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Taneyev fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Vanorden.
Taneyev moves into range and throws a lovely three punch combination.
Taneyev moves into range and connects with a jab.
Taneyev scores with a nice head shot.
Vanorden ducks under a wild hook from Taneyev.
Vanorden takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Taneyev thows a left - swing and a miss!
Vanorden is looking to slow Taneyev down with leg kicks.
Vanorden misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Taneyev.
Vanorden avoids the body shot from Taneyev.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Vanorden staying out of range there.
Vanorden looks to score with a jab to the body but Taneyev is just out of range.
Vanorden displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Taneyev throws out the jab.
Taneyev just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromVanorden.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Taneyev.
Vanorden misses with a hook.
Vanorden lands with a slapping head kick.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vanorden moves out of range of the strikes.
Vanorden throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Taneyev now looks to counter with a shot at the body.
Vanorden throws the left hand but Taneyev avoids the punch easily.
Taneyev swinging wildly here.
Taneyev 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.
Vanorden throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Vanorden blocks a head kick by Taneyev.
Vanorden misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
Taneyev connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Taneyev misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Vanorden counters with a head kick.
Vanorden fakes a right and follows up with a big left that drops Taneyev to one knee - oooooh, he's wobbly! Taneyev looks to clinch but Vanorden throws him off and pummels him into the canvas! Taneyev taps out under the strikes! The fight is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:45 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Strikes). Bruce Vanorden!
A relieved looking Bruce Vanorden thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Valentin Taneyev had this to say: 'This is Number one Bullshit'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yago Nascimento (ranked 200 p4p, 605 weight class) and Libor Lunak (ranked 12 p4p, 37 weight class). Nascimento comes to the cage accompanied by Aggressive War Epic Music Collection!. 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 30 - 14 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Yago Nascimento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Libor Lunak!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
No joy there for Nascimento, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Lunak misses with a looping left.
Nascimento fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Lunak misses with a looping left.
Nascimento misses with a body shot
and Nascimento takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Nascimento throws a lazy uppercut
enabling Lunak to counter with a crisp jab.
Nascimento takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Nascimento uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Lunak.
Lunak throws a jab when Nascimento was well out of range.
Lunak swings widly with a right hand
and Nascimento counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Lunak thinking.
Nascimento avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Lunak scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Nascimento just misses with a punch to the body.
Lunak rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Nascimento counters with a left to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nascimento moves into the clinch successfully.
A short right from Nascimento on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A short uppercut from Nascimento.
Nascimento doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Lunak tries to land a knee to the head but misses.
Lunak told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Nascimento misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento works on Lunak's body with a couple of short punches.
Nascimento has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Lunak looks winded!
Still in the clinch, Nascimento scores with a nice short uppercut.
Nascimento softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Nascimento lands with a right to the head.
Nascimento lands an uppercut.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Nascimento.
A left hand lands to the body for Nascimento.
Nascimento lands a hook to the side of the head.
Nascimento scores with a hook to the body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Nascimento tries a body shot but Lunak blocks it.
A hook to the body from Nascimento.
Nascimento lands with a right to the head.
Nascimento throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Lunaks head.
Lunak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nascimento lands with a light punch inside.
Nascimento tries to land a knee to the head but Lunak blocks with his arms.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento lands a body shot in the clinch.
Nice body punch from Nascimento.
Lunak's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nascimento lands a nice uppercut.
Nascimento manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Nascimento breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
A left lands for Nascimento.
It looks like Libor Lunak has been cut.
Nascimento moves out of range as Lunak strikes.
Nascimento is looking to counter punch.
Nascimento takes a swing at Lunak's ribcage but misses.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nascimento is leaning against Lunak and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
A shot in the inside from Nascimento.
Lunak blocks an elbow strike from Nascimento.
Lunak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Lunak throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Nascimento blocks it with crossed arms.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Lunak avoiding damage as Nascimento throws knees to the body.
Lunak misses with a short punch on the inside.
Nascimento tries to work over Lunak's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A right hand to the body from Nascimento.
Nascimento scores with a nice hook to the head.
Nascimento lands a shoulder strike.
Nascimento scores with a nice hook to the head.
A head punch on the inside from Lunak fails to land.
Nascimento lands a nice uppercut.
Lunak working aggressively here.
Nascimento goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Nascimento lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Nascimento tries to throw a body punch but Lunak avoids it by throwing Nascimento back against the cage.
Good body shot from Nascimento.
A short right from Nascimento on the inside.
Nascimento works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Lunak on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Nascimento lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
This has been an exciting period of action!
A short uppercut from Nascimento.
Nascimento lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nascimento lands a big right hand that drops Lunak! The killer instinct kicks in and Nascimento finishes his opponent with a series of strikes from mount. A dominating finish by Nascimento!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Yago Nascimento!
Yago Nascimento thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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