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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Snappy Whiplash (ranked 1418 p4p, 21620 weight class) and Bernie Sanders (ranked 103 p4p, 328 weight class). Whiplash comes to the cage accompanied by Rapt (TRZTN Remix) - Karen O. Sanders has chosen Shooter Gang as his entrance music. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 17 - 3, fighting out of Tokyo, Snappy Whiplash!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bernie Sanders!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sanders shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Whiplash sprawls well. Whiplash wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Sanders gets slowly back to his feet.
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash scores with a push kick.
Whiplash ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sanders moves away.
Whiplash scores with a jab. Sanders acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Sanders gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Whiplash.
Sanders shoots in looking for a takedown but Whiplash manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Sanders's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Whiplash was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Whiplash lands with a straight right. Sanders didn't see that one coming.
 Sanders is rocked!
Whiplash 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.
Whiplash scoring well with a low kick there.
Whiplash throws a hook to the side of Sanders's head but Sanders sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Whiplash uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Sanders is still on wobbly legs! Can Whiplash finish him?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sanders has a takedown stuffed.
Sanders seems to have recovered his senses.
Snappy Whiplash has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bernie Sanders.
Whiplash swings for the body but Sanders moves out of range.
Whiplash throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sanders sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Whiplash is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Sanders fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Whiplash sprawls well initially but Sanders persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Whiplash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiplash keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Sanders throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Whiplash is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sanders not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Whiplash is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Whiplash is trying is best to control the position here.
Whiplash regains full guard. Nicely done.
Whiplash pulls Sanders in close to prevent any damage.
Whiplash has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Sanders working some strikes from top position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Sanders missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Whiplash trying to control the position here.
Sanders stopping the sweep attempt from Whiplash.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Whiplash avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Sanders is looking to work some ground and pound but Whiplash has wrist control.
Whiplash wants to hit a sweep here but Sanders passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Whiplash there!
Sanders tries to control but Whiplash wriggling away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sanders throwing shots from mount but they're not landing.
Poor strikes thrown by Sanders there. More accuracy and less frantic strikes would help!
Whiplash blocking the ground and pound.
Sanders misses with a head shot.
Sanders thowing strikes but they're hitting the gloves, not doing any damage.
Sanders raining down shots from the mount!
Sanders working Whiplash over with strikes here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Bernie Sanders will probably get the nod.
That's time! Whiplash's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Whiplash throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Sanders on the side of the head.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Whiplash, as that shot connected.
Whiplash connects with a body shot that sends Sanders's belly button to the back.
Jab from Whiplash.
A solid leg kick lands there for Whiplash.
Decent striking displayed by Whiplash there.
A jab from Whiplash misses.
Good exchange - Whiplash coming out on top.
Whiplash misses with a body shot
and Sanders connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
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!
Sanders uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Whiplash.
Whiplash lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Sanders checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Whiplash is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Sanders can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Whiplash lands a big right hand that sends Sanders crashing to the mat! Whiplash stays standing though and waves Sanders back to his feet!
Whiplash throws a nice looking combination but Sanders bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Whiplash is looking to slow Sanders down with leg kicks.
Whiplash throws a monster overhand right that drops Sanders! Whiplash follows up with more strikes from mount and the fight is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Snappy Whiplash!
After winning the bout, Snappy Whiplash thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Bernie Sanders had this to say: 'COME ON! FU@#$ ALL JUDGES!!! I WON!'.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Casimiro Nicoletta (ranked 1862 p4p, 3468 weight class) and Edd Norton (ranked 282 p4p, 476 weight class). Nicoletta comes to the cage accompanied by For Once In My Life. 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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Great wrestler
World class boxer
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Powerful |
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Casimiro Nicoletta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Edd Norton!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Yves DeLean and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nicoletta pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Norton gets tackled into the cage by Nicoletta. Nicoletta maintains the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Nicoletta fails to land.
Nicoletta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicoletta pushes Norton up against the cage in a clinch.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicoletta presses Norton against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Nicoletta as Norton tries to tie him up.
Norton is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Nicoletta is keeping busy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Norton escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Norton lands with a nice body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton is looking to clinch but Nicoletta is avoiding it.
Nicoletta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Nicoletta throws a lazy uppercut
and Norton counters with a three punch combo that has Nicoletta backing up. Nicoletta nods at Norton to acknowledge the strikes.
Norton scores with a body shot.
Nicoletta attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Norton swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Norton ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Norton tries to clinch but Nicoletta moves away
enabling Nicoletta to counter with a crisp jab.
Nicoletta throws a poor cross that misses
and Norton connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Norton has managed to clinch.
Norton lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Nicoletta backwards.
Nicoletta misses with a punch to the body.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nicoletta misses with a punch to the body.
Nicoletta 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.
Nicoletta tries to throw a body punch but Norton avoids it by throwing Nicoletta back against the cage.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Nicoletta lands with a short shot to the head.
Nicoletta tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
A real battle for position is taking place between these two warriors.
Nicoletta misses with a punch to the body.
Nice body punch from Nicoletta - that landed with a thud.
Nicoletta wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Norton has him pressed against the cage.
Nicoletta tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicoletta misses with a body punch.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Norton blocks a body shot from Nicoletta.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Nicoletta working aggressively here.
Norton blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Norton blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta misses with a punch on the inside.
Norton controlling the action here for a moment.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Nicoletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicoletta lands a right hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Nicoletta has a couple of punches blocked by Norton.
Norton pressing his opponent against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Nicoletta breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Nicoletta throws a punch but it's blocked by Norton.
Nicoletta lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Norton lands a right hand.
Norton is trying to maintain a safe position but Nicoletta gets an underhook and turns Norton into the cage.
Norton pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
A big left from Nicoletta misses.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Nicoletta dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Nicoletta's corner calls for a 1-2. Nicoletta obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Nicoletta misses with a leg kick
and Norton counters with a leg kick.
Nicoletta throws a looping overhand right but Norton ducks down to avoid it.
Nice uppercut lands for Nicoletta. That snapped Norton's head back.
A decent looking cross lands there for Nicoletta.
Norton bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Nicoletta throws a shot from downtown. Norton moves away and avoids it.
Casimiro Nicoletta is winning the standup battle so far.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Norton pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Crunch! Nicoletta slams his shin into Norton's torso.
Nicoletta closes the distance but Norton moves to the side
and Norton makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nicoletta misses with a body kick.
Nicoletta feints and then cracks Norton's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Norton down.
Nicoletta looks to land a body kick but Norton moved away.
Nicoletta misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Norton.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Nicoletta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Norton can do to turn this around?
Nicoletta drives through and clinches with Norton against the cage.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Nicoletta's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicoletta misses with a kick to the body.
An inside leg kick from Nicoletta misses.
Nicoletta throws an off balance right hand
and Norton counters with a nice uppercut.
Nicoletta keeps the fight on the outside.
As Norton backs away, Nicoletta returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
A kick lands to the mid section there for Nicoletta.
Nicoletta misses with a left hand
and Norton counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
A big left from Nicoletta misses.
Nicoletta with the inside leg kick.
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!
Nicoletta cracks Norton with a right hand to the side of the head.
Norton moves in looking to clinch but Nicoletta pushes him off.
Norton avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Norton misses the jab.
Norton clinches with his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Norton's elbow.
Nicoletta fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Norton's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Nicoletta tries to clinch up.
As Nicoletta backs off Norton throws a huge counter combo but Nicoletta manages to avoid it all.
Casimiro Nicoletta seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nicoletta throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and Norton counters with a good low kick that Nicoletta was not able to check.
Norton displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Nicoletta throws out the jab.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Norton takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
As Nicoletta backs off Norton throws a huge counter combo but Nicoletta manages to avoid it all.
Norton moves out of range of the strikes.
Norton is looking for the big counter here.
Norton takes one to the chin there.
Norton takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Nicoletta moves into the clinch successfully.
A body shot lands from Nicoletta.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta misses with the head strike.
Norton trying to stall but Nicoletta improves his position.
Nicoletta tries to work over Norton's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Nicoletta lands a left hand that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Nicoletta tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
A short right from Nicoletta.
Norton blocking some punches.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nicoletta lands a hook that snaps the head of Norton backwards.
Nicoletta tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Nicoletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Norton throws a leg kick
and Nicoletta finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Nice body kick from Nicoletta.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Casimiro Nicoletta dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! So, we enter the final round. Let's see if either fighter can bring us a finish, or whether we're going to the judges scorecards.
Nicoletta throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
A little jabbing left from Norton on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Norton checks a leg kick.
Nicoletta tries to score with a low kick but Norton moves his leg out of the way.
Nicoletta misses with a looping left.
Norton moves away from the strike by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta swats away the attempt to clinch by Norton.
A looping hook to the body misses from Nicoletta. Norton does a little dance to reset his feet.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nicoletta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A head kick misses from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta takes a shot to the body in his stride.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Norton lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Norton blocks the body kick.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicoletta throws a body punch but Norton moves out of range.
Nicoletta throws a leg kick but Norton checks it.
Nicoletta ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Norton moves away.
Norton throws a sloppy head kick and Nicoletta moves out of range easily.
Norton lunges at Nicoletta with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Nicoletta's hand.
Nicoletta fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Norton on the side of the head.
Nice cross by Nicoletta.
Norton avoids the head kick by Nicoletta.
Norton tries a quick counter leg kick but Nicoletta is wise to it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Nicoletta closes the distance looking to clinch
letting Norton counter with a right hand.
Nicoletta dips to his left and cracks Norton with an uppercut!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Norton tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
A head kick misses from Nicoletta.
Nicoletta tries to land a front kick but Norton steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Norton looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nicoletta keeps Norton at a distance using the push kick.
Nicoletta scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Norton doesn't seem bothered though.
Nicoletta connects with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Norton has a nice red mark on his side after a thudding body kick by Nicoletta.
Nicoletta closes the distance and clinches.
Nicoletta lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Nicoletta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Norton stalling against the cage.
Nicoletta misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Nicoletta tries a body shot but Norton blocks it.
Norton wants to stall.
Nicoletta can't find room to land a body shot as Norton controls the action.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Nicoletta pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Nicoletta will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Norton lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Edd Norton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Nicoletta throws the left hand but Norton avoids the punch easily.
Nicoletta is looking to land body kicks.
Nicoletta takes the fight into the clinch.
Norton is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Norton gets through Nicoletta's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Nicoletta lands with a short head shot on the inside.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Norton working aggressively here.
And that's the end of the fight!
Casimiro Nicoletta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Nicoletta has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Casimiro Nicoletta!
A relieved looking Casimiro Nicoletta 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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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Never Hurry (ranked 2299 p4p, 2035 weight class) and Jake Conway (ranked 257 p4p, 227 weight class). Fingers crossed for an exciting fight - I'm sure both fighters are looking for a nice under the table bonus!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Never Hurry!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jake Conway!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Steve Smith and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hurry lands with an uppercut that bounces Conway off the cage and back into range.
 It looks like Jake Conway has been cut.
Conway looks to throw the jab but Hurry is out of range.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry jabs Conway to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Conway connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Hurry moves into the clinch.
Conway tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hurry prevents a body shot from Conway.
I was talking to Hurry's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Conway can't find room to land a body shot as Hurry controls the action.
Hurry swings wildly with an uppercut but Conway uses good head movement to avoid it.
A nice right hand lands inside from Conway.
Conway swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hurry wants to break free but Conway has control.
Conway goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hurry breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Hurry listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Conway throws a shot from downtown. Hurry moves away and avoids it.
Hurry appears to be looking for a big counter.
Conway pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Nice defenses there by Hurry.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hurry takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Conway scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hurry in his tracks.
Hurry uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Conway.
Conway missing with a left hand there. Hurry was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hurry drives through and clinches with Conway against the cage.
Hurry's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
A combination from Hurry does no damage.
Conway throws a good cross that connects.
 It looks like Never Hurry has been cut.
The fight stays on the outside here - Hurry looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Conway! But no joy.
Hurry swinging wildly here.
Hurry takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hurry slips a jab from Conway.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses.
Conway throws a shot from downtown. Hurry moves away and avoids it.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hurry lands a head kick. Conway smiles back at him and beckons him forward.
Conway looks to land a right hand but Hurry moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Conway.
Hurry staying out of range there.
Hurry digs a good hook to Conway's body.
Conway throws a head kick that misses.
Hurry ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Conway moves away.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Conway throws a hook to the side of Hurry's head but Hurry sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Conway takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Hurry cracks Conway with a right hand to the side of the head.
Hurry cracks Conway with a good jab.
That has opened up Jake Conway's cut even more.
Hurry throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
The fighters circling - Conway throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Hurry swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Conway scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
A jab from Conway misses.
Hurry avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Conway displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hurry throws out the jab.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Conway misses with a straight right.
Conway throws a looping overhand right but Hurry ducks down to avoid it.
Good standup being displayed there by Hurry as he connects with a hook.
Hurry just misses with a punch to the body.
Conway loads up on a big right hand but Hurry slips the punch.
It looked like Hurry was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Conway thows a left - swing and a miss!
Hurry moves into range and connects with a jab.
Hurry tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
The fighters circle momentarily. Conway darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Conway throws a lazy right hand but Hurry sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab-cross combination lands for Hurry and sends Conway crashing to the mat! Hurry follows him down to the mat - Conway regains half guard but he's not out of trouble yet!
The cut above Jake Conway's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Conway has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Hurry is working away from the top position though.
Conway wants to sweep but Hurry has passed to side control!
Conway is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Hurry's leg. Oh but that's left an opportunity for Hurry! He's got an arm triangle... it looks tight! He's rotating and Conway has tapped! This one is allllll over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:59 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Arm Triangle). Never Hurry!
Never Hurry 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 featherweight MMA rules bout between Bam Bam Joshy (ranked 1244 p4p, 1725 weight class) and Michael Barnes (ranked 109 p4p, 147 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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152
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30
149
15 - 16 - 0 |
Abu Dhabi Champ
Dangerous knees
Very quick |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 16 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Bam Bam Joshy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 16 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael Barnes!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Joshy lands with a straight right. Barnes didn't see that one coming.
Joshy attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Joshy tries to bum rush Barnes with a series of wild strikes but Barnes uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A slow jab from Joshy misses its intended target.
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Barnes bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
Barnes misses with a hook. Joshy ducked under it nicely.
Joshy throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Barnes tries to work over Joshy's front leg with a kick but Joshy checks it.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes pushes forward with a 1-2 combination that forces Joshy back to the cage. Barnes follows up with a solid lead hook to the liver.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Barnes throws a body shot but no joy.
A lazy left from Barnes finds it's target.
Joshy slips a straight right by Barnes.
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!
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Joshy was well out of range. Poor timing from Barnes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Barnes throws a shot from downtown. Joshy moves away and avoids it.
Barnes lands the left hand.
Barnes slips a straight right by Joshy.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
Joshy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Joshy smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Joshy misses with an uppercut. Barnes saw that one coming.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Barnes looks to land a right hand but Joshy moved out of range.
Barnes throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
A swing and a miss from Barnes.
Barnes blocks a low kick nicely.
Joshy connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Barnes's hands.
Joshy misses the jab.
Barnes throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Joshy tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Barnes is in Joshy's guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Barnes works a leg free and moves into half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy actively working from the bottom here.
Barnes trying to control from Joshy's half guard. Joshy has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Joshy keeping full guard, as Barnes tries to pass.
Barnes looking to sit in guard and control but Joshy gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Joshy looking to pass the guard.
Barnes lands a beautiful sweep and he's now moved into his opponent's guard.
Barnes got a little sloppy there for a moment and Joshy has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Barnes has managed to get both his arms back between Joshy's legs - danger averted.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Barnes has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at QUBE Gym. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Barnes accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes passes Joshy's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes distracts Joshy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes cracks Joshy with a solid left hand.
Joshy looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Barnes has picked Joshy up and slammed him! Joshy can't keep hold of the triangle and Barnes manages to pass to side control!
Barnes sitting in side control, looking to soften his opponent up with elbows and hammerfists but Joshy is avoiding damage well and looking to escape the position.
Joshy is not content to let Barnes control the position.
Barnes moving around in side mount but really he's just happy to control for now.
Barnes trying to control the action but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes in side control lands a decent elbow.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Michael Barnes dominated that round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Joshy throws a body shot but no joy.
Barnes throws a low kick but it's checked well by Joshy.
Barnes jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Joshy lands a right hook to the body.
Joshy throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Barnes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Joshy.
Barnes connects with a solid leg kick.
Barnes walks into a stiff left hand from Joshy.
Barnes takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Barnes keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Joshy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Joshy throws a head kick that misses.
Barnes fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Joshy manages to avoid it.
Joshy fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Barnes.
Barnes throws a hook but Joshy blocks it.
Barnes connects with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy throws a jab but it's blocked by Barnes.
Nice shot lands for Joshy.
Joshy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Barnes drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Joshy defends it well.
Joshy jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Barnes ducks under a wild hook from Joshy.
Barnes moves out of range as Joshy throws a body kick.
Joshy takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Barnes loads up on a big right hand but Joshy slips the punch.
Joshy moves out of range of the body kick from Barnes.
Barnes walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Nice defenses there by Joshy.
Joshy avoids a kick to the body.
Barnes throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Jab from Joshy.
Barnes turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Bam Bam Joshy is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Nice straight punches there by Barnes. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Barnes.
Joshy looks to score with a jab to the body but Barnes is just out of range.
Barnes with the counter takedown but Joshy avoids it easily.
Joshy has his front leg slapped to the side - a nice low kick landing there from Barnes.
Bam Bam Joshy is winning the standup battle so far.
Joshy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Joshy looks to land a left hand but Barnes moved out of range nicely.
Barnes swings for the body but Joshy moves out of range.
Joshy throws a shot from downtown. Barnes moves away and avoids it.
Joshy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Barnes.
Barnes scores a trip takedown into side control. Nice.
Joshy dodges the ground and pound from Barnes.
Barnes tries for a kimura. Not really close to a finish though.
Michael Barnes has got the better of the ground game so far.
Joshy is sneaking out the side here. He's bucked Barnes off and has taken his back!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Barnes rolls, trying to escape but Joshy keeps control of the position.
Joshy seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Barnes trying to control the hands but Joshy won't let him.
Joshy doesn't have the hooks in and Barnes manages to turn into his guard.
Barnes keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Joshy's head.
Barnes is working Joshy over from the guard. He should look to pass the guard and do a little more damage with these strikes.
Joshy keeping moving, preventing Barnes from controlling successfully.
Barnes stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Joshy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Barnes is working the ground and pound from guard. He might want to try advancing position though to get more of an impact.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Joshy looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Joshy might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
Joshy working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Barnes doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Barnes manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Barnes's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Barnes trying to control but Joshy is working from the bottom.
Barnes stands up over Joshy, holding his feet. He dives back in and lands a decent shot to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Michael Barnes will probably get the nod - 10:9.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Barnes thows a leg kick but Joshy checks it
and Joshy holds on and brings the fighters into a clinch.
Joshy misses with a knee strike.
Barnes escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Joshy avoids the body shot from Barnes.
Barnes lands with a good body shot.
That kick from Joshy tenderised Barnes's leg. Barnes is trying to keep his angry face on.
Joshy swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Barnes lands a body shot.
Joshy throws an overhand right that lands on Barnes's shoulder, as Barnes tries to avoid the shot.
Joshy scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Joshy loads up on a big right hand but Barnes slips the punch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Barnes just misses with a punch to the body.
A jab from Barnes does it's job there.
Joshy uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Barnes.
Joshy tries a low kick but Barnes avoids it.
And Barnes tries to counter it with a takedown but Joshy pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Joshy looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Joshy throws a body punch but Barnes moves out of range.
Joshy lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Barnes circles away quickly and effectively.
Barnes misses with a body shot.
No luck for Barnes with that takedown attempt.
Barnes bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Barnes is trying to ground and pound but Joshy uses the momentary lack of control by Barnes to regain half guard.
Barnes misses with a head shot. Joshy uses the momentum to regain guard.
Barnes trying to control the position from guard on top but Joshy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Joshy working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Barnes.
Barnes pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Joshy is keeping the position for now.
Barnes lands a couple of decent looking shots.
Joshy is looking to cinch up a triangle. Barnes throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Joshy's body to avoid the submission. Joshy has instead reached around Barnes's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Joshy arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:56 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bam Bam Joshy!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Devin Hill (ranked 1659 p4p, 2702 weight class) and Kent Fredricks (ranked 96 p4p, 137 weight class). Kent Fredricks will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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270
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Abu Dhabi Champ
Excellent boxer
Very quick |
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World class boxer
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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 17 - 16 - 2, fighting out of Las Vegas, Devin Hill!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kent Fredricks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Fredricks scores with a crisp jab that stopped Hill in his tracks.
Fredricks throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Hill.
Fredricks lands with a cross.
Fredricks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hill was well out of range. Poor timing from Fredricks.
Fredricks goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill throws a counter high kick but Fredricks was just alert enough to avoid it.
Fredricks throws a nice looking combination but Hill bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Fredricks throws a head kick that misses
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
Hill wants to clinch.
Hill takes one on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Hill throws a low kick, looking for Fredricks's leg but Fredricks calmly moves out of range.
Fredricks is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Fredricks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hill swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Fredricks throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Hill counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Fredricks chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hill can pounce on him.
Fredricks 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill with the inside leg kick.
Hill on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
Hill 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.
Fredricks misses with a jab and misses with a cross straight after too.
No joy there for Fredricks, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
Hill is looking to counter with a body kick.
Fredricks takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Hill misses the shot to the body.
Fredricks scores with a jab.
Fredricks with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Hill to score with a decent uppercut.
Hill misses with a wild body shot.
Fredricks goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill takes one to the side of the head.
Fredricks connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
A combination from Fredricks does no damage.
Hill was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Kent Fredricks seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hill lands a jab to Fredricks's midsection.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice combination there by Fredricks.
Hill tries to close the distance and clinch up but Fredricks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Hill takes one to the chin there.
Hill waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Fredricks.
Hill dodges the punch combination from Fredricks.
Fredricks scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Hill is looking to wear down Fredricks with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Fredricks keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Fredricks throws a right hand that Hill ducks under and follows up with a left that Hill also avoids with ease.
Fredricks looks to throw the jab but Hill is out of range.
Hill changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Hill has taken the fight to the clinch.
Hill swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Fredricks has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Fredricks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Hill struggles to land a body shot inside as Fredricks controls his hands.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Fredricks creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Fredricks lands a hook that snaps the head of Hill backwards.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Fredricks avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredricks avoids the damage to the body.
Hill tries a body shot but Fredricks blocks it.
Fredricks blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Fredricks blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Fredricks lands with a short punch from the clinch.
A bit of stalling here from Fredricks.
Hill lands a shot to the body.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill cracks Fredricks with a nice body shot.
Fredricks looks winded!
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredricks avoids the damage to the body.
Fredricks avoiding damage as Hill throws knees to the body.
Fredricks lands with a short shot to the head.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredricks is defending well for now.
A hook to the body from Hill.
Fredricks has a couple of punches blocked by Hill.
Hill goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Fredricks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Fredricks after a bit of a struggle.
Fredricks tries to break the clinch but Hill is controlling the position.
Fredricks lands a knee 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!
Hill lands a nice elbow.
Hill with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Hill has clasped his hands together around Fredricks's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Hill works a knee to the body and follows up with a nice elbow to the head.
Hill thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
Hill cracks Fredricks with an elbow. That is naaassty.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Hill scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Fredricks to see if he's OK.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kent Fredricks will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Fredricks throws an off balance right hand
and Hill counters with a thumping low kick.
Hill forces Fredricks back against the cage and clinches.
Fredricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Nice elbow from Hill.
Hill blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Fredricks softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Fredricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill pushes Fredricks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
Hill works on Fredricks's body with a couple of short punches.
Hill pushes Fredricks back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hill works on Fredricks's body with a couple of short punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, Hill creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
Still in the clinch, Hill scores with a nice short uppercut.
Hill misses with a shot to the kidneys.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Fredricks avoids the elbow strike from Hill, against the cage.
Fredricks lands a right hand.
Fredricks struggles to land a body shot inside as Hill controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Fredricks is breathing heavily.
Fredricks blocks an elbow strike from Hill.
Hill lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Hill lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hill lands a body punch in the clinch.
Hill is trying to drag Fredricks to the mat but Fredricks just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
Hill looking for a takedown.
Hill lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Fredricks works on Hill's body with a couple of short punches.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hill tries to throw a body punch but Fredricks avoids it by throwing Hill back against the cage.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Fredricks's ribcage.
A nice right hand lands inside from Hill.
Hill landing knees to the body.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Hill putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Fredricks in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Hill blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A shot in the inside from Hill.
Hill presses Fredricks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Hill lands a body punch.
Hill gets an overhook and lands an elbow to the side of the head.
Hill working Fredricks over with knees to the body.
Hill working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Nice body punch from Hill.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hill.
Hill tries to pull guard but can't drag his opponent to the mat. Fredricks just stands there and leans against the cage.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Fredricks takes an elbow to the temple.
Hill fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Hill stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Fredricks prevents a body shot from Hill.
Fredricks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill turns his back and goes for a hip toss. It's a bit messy but it gets the job done and Hill manages to end up in side control.
Hill working the body and head with strikes.
Fredricks being controlled for a moment.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hill landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Fredricks really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Hill. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Hill taking a breather here.
Hill throws an elbow but Fredricks slips to the side and avoids it well.
A lull in the action here.
We've been hearing good reports from Hill's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
Hill scoring with punches from side control.
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.
Hill cracks Fredricks with a big right hand but Fredricks just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Hill is chipping away with strikes.
Hill working the ground and pound.
Hill is looking to take a break and control but Fredricks is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Fredricks is trying to control Hill's posture but Hill avoids it.
Hill trying to control the position but Fredricks is working away.
Hill scoring with punches from side control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Devin Hill dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hill gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Fredricks goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Hill is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Fredricks is defending well for now.
Hill trying to land knees to the body.
Fredricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hill managing to block the knees to the body from Fredricks.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hill.
Hill lands a nice shot to the body.
Hill misses with a hook to the ribs.
Hill tries a knee to the head but Fredricks blocks it.
A hook to the body from Hill.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hill missing with knees to the body.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Fredricks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Fredricks prevents a body shot from Hill.
Fredricks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Devin Hill has scored more points in the clinch so far.
A right hook to the body lands for Hill.
Hill lands with a short head shot on the inside.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hill can't find room to land a body shot as Fredricks controls the action.
Hill tries for a takedown. No joy.
Hill doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Hill crunches a lovely knee into Fredricks's ribcage.
Hill landing some nice looking knees to the body.
Hill using the Thai plumb to throw knees but Fredricks has his back arched nicely, preventing the strike.
Hill tries to land knees in the clinch but Fredricks avoids the damage to the body.
A short right from Hill.
Hill lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Hill scores a nice knee to the body.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Fredricks has had enough of the clinch but Hill keeps him there for the moment.
Fredricks tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Hill lands a hook that snaps the head of Fredricks backwards.
Knees to the body from Hill.
Fredricks takes a knee to the side of the body.
Fredricks takes an elbow to the temple.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Fredricks is trying to break free.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Hill is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Fredricks gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Hill on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Fredricks managing to block the knees to the body from Hill.
Hill tries to pull guard but Fredricks holds him up against the cage and eventually Hill drops back down to his feet.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Devin Hill. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Hill blocks an uppercut.
Hill lands a body shot in the clinch.
Hill tries for a takedown but Fredricks manages to get underhooks.
Hill is working Fredricks over against the cage.
Hill scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Fredricks takes an elbow to the temple.
Fredricks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A right handed body shot lands from Hill.
Hill lands a hook to the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Fredricks prevents the takedown attempt.
Fredricks stalls.
A short right from Fredricks.
A shot in the inside from Fredricks.
Hill cracks Fredricks with a nice body shot.
A short left from Hill.
Hill softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Hill gets through Fredricks's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Hill throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Fredrickss head.
Fredricks lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Hill lands a right hand that snaps the head of Fredricks backwards.
Fredricks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
Fredricks tries a knee to the head but Hill blocks it.
Hill drops down looking for an ankle pick but Fredricks pulls his leg out and moves away.
Fredricks throws a leg kick
and Hill counters with a nice shoot takedown that brings the fighters to the ground.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hill throwing strikes from guard but Fredricks blocks nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hill is stalling in the full guard.
Hill throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Hill lands a couple of digs.
Hill throws a big elbow that misses.
Hill controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Hill in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
And that's the end of the fight!
Devin Hill showed his dominance in that final round.
I think Hill 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 29:28
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Devin Hill!
Devin Hill decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Vlastimil Vyr (ranked 1913 p4p, 1873 weight class) and Alexander Lee (ranked 104 p4p, 103 weight class). Alexander Lee will no doubt be trying to keep this one on the feet, where he has a distinct advantage.
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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 12 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Vlastimil Vyr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Alexander Lee!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Vyr getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
A combination from Vyr does no damage.
Lee lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
It looks like Vlastimil Vyr has been cut.
Lee takes an uppercut right on the jaw but it doesn't phase him.
Lee cracks Vyr with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Vyr looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Lee finish him?
 Vyr is rocked!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Vyr drops his hands momentarily and Lee needs no second invitation. He sets himself and throws a perfect high kick, that clips Vyr just on the top of the head. Vyr drops like a sack of potatoes to the canvas, out cold! Oooooooh yeah! Stick a fork in Vyr - he's done!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:18 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Alexander Lee!
Jumping up and down and very excited, Alexander Lee waved his t-shirt featuring Silverguard Outfitters 🛡's logo in front of the cameras.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Alexus Argento (ranked 808 p4p, 1164 weight class) and Peter Kowalski (ranked 99 p4p, 131 weight class). Argento comes to the cage accompanied by For Heavy Metal we will die!. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 7 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Alexus Argento!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Peter Kowalski!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Steve Smith and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kowalski moves out of range as Argento strikes.
Kowalski throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Argento sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Peter Kowalski seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Kowalski is defended easily by Argento.
Kowalski misses with a left hand
and Argento counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
A momentary lapse in concentration from Kowalski enables Argento to shoot in and score with a neat double leg. Kowalski manages to secure a closed guard as the fighters hit the mat.
Argento wants to pass the guard but Kowalski is keeping the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kowalski looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Argento puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Kowalski is staying active underneath Argento, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
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.
Argento not doing much here.
Kowalski is not content to let Argento control the position.
Kowalski makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Kowalski.
Kowalski looking to hit a scissor sweep but Argento is one step ahead there.
Argento with a nice head shot there.
Kowalski looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Kowalski not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Kowalski looking for a sweep. Not yet Kowalski, not yet.
Argento throwing strikes but missing.
The referee is pacing around the two fighters, thinking about a standup.
Kowalski is pulling down on Argento's head to control his posture.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Nice takedown defense from Kowalski. No joy for Argento on that attempt.
A head kick misses from Argento.
Kowalski connects with a nice looking jab.
Argento takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski misses with a shot to the body
and Argento counters with a good low kick that Kowalski was not able to check.
The fighters circle momentarily. Kowalski darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Argento takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Kowalski shoots in but no luck this time.
Argento keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Kowalski.
Kowalski will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Argento defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Kowalski.
Alexus Argento has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Peter Kowalski.
Kowalski drops his hands momentarily and Argento takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Kowalski closes this distance looking for a takedown but Argento circles away.
Kowalski throws a right and a left that Argento avoids nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kowalski with a hook.
Kowalski jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A slow jab from Kowalski misses its intended target.
Kowalski fails with the takedown
and Argento counters with a stiff right hand.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Kowalski closes the distance and clinches up with Argento, looking for a takedown. Kowalski pushes Argento against the cage but Argento circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Argento is looking to counter with head kicks.
Argento stuffs the takedown attempt from Kowalski. Kowalski gets slowly back to his feet.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Kowalski tries for a takedown but Argento circles away easily
and Argento counters with a crisp one two that drops Kowalski! Argento thinks about following him to the mat for a moment but instead steps back and waves Kowalski to his feet! Kowalski is in big trouble!
Nice sprawl there from Argento as Kowalski shoots in.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Peter Kowalski will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Kowalski misses with a combination
and Argento counters with a monster hook and another for good measure! Kowalski falls to the ground, out cold! Stick some heavy metal music over the top of that clip and it's one for the highlight makers!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:05 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Alexus Argento!
A relieved looking Alexus Argento thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hjallis Kalske (ranked 312 p4p, 580 weight class) and Gwynn Evans (ranked 51 p4p, 86 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 15 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hjallis Kalske!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Gwynn Evans!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kalske closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Evans did well to prevent Kalske getting side control.
Kalske is looking to take a break and control but Evans is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Kalske controlling the pace.
Kalske trying to mount his opponent but Evans defends it.
Kalske trying to control from half guard but Evans is working away.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
Evans is using up a lot of energy trying to get back to his feet. Perhaps he should improve his position first.
Kalske 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.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kalske throwing shots but they're hitting the canvas more than the man.
Evans makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Evans.
Kalske with a nice head shot there.
Evans wants to stand and escape but Kalske is having none of it.
Evans manages to escape and get back to his feet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske throws a good cross that connects.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Kalske takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jab from Evans.
Kalske throws a low kick but it's checked well by Evans.
Kalske lands a jab.
Evans throws a leg kick but Kalske sees it coming and moves out of range.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Evans throws out a counter right but Kalske avoids it with no problem.
Evans on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Kalske gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Evans.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Evans misses with a hook. Kalske ducked under it nicely.
Kalske misses with a leg kick.
Kalske shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Evans pinned against the cage. Evans gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Kalske moves out of range of the body kick from Evans.
Kalske looks to land a left hand but Evans moved out of range nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kalske uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Evans.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
A clash of legs there as Evans blocks the low kick.
Kalske has been working on his boxing with his coaches at FF Forever in the buildup to the fight.
Evans fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Kalske checks it well.
Evans dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Kalske takes a swing at Evans's ribcage but misses.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Evans! But no joy.
Kalske staying out of range there.
Evans throws the kick towards the body but Kalske avoids it.
A decent looking cross lands there for Kalske.
Evans throws a low kick but Kalske avoids it.
Kalske checks a low kick from Evans.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Kalske dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Evans takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Evans walks into a jab.
Kalske misses with a hook.
Evans appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
Kalske blocks the body kick.
Kalske gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Kalske throws a hook but Evans blocks it.
Gwynn Evans seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans cracks Kalske with a right hand to the side of the head.
Evans lands with a right hand.
Kalske is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
Kalske misses with a kick to the body.
Kalske gets a takedown into half guard.
Kalske is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Kalske working the head and body with strikes.
Evans looks like he's trying to stand up.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Evans is trying is best to control the position here.
Kalske missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Evans is trying to stand up here but Kalske is controlling him well.
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Kalske sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Evans defending well though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske 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.
Kalske 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.
Evans tries to kick Kalske off but Kalske keeps his base steady and stays in half guard.
Evans moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kalske trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Kalske loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Evans kicks Kalske off and gets to his feet.
Kalske takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Gwynn Evans is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Evans fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Kalske manages to avoid it.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Evans with a nice calf kick.
A nice leg kick from Evans, right into the meat of the thigh.
Evans looks to land a left hand but Kalske moved out of range nicely.
Kalske thumps Evans with a low kick.
Kalske drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske throws a strike aimed at the side of Evans's head but Evans avoids it well.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin!
Kalske slips under a jab from Evans.
Evans avoids a kick to the body.
Kalske throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Evans throws a jab when Kalske was well out of range.
Kalske fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Evans is looking to chop away at Kalske's legs.
Evans throws a looping overhand right but Kalske ducks down to avoid it.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
Evans lands a high kick!
A telegraphed right hand from Evans misses the target.
Evans motions for Kalske to come forward. Evans throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Kalske dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Evans. That did some damage!
Kalske misses with a hook. Evans ducked under it nicely.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Kalske has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Kalske looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
Evans throws a leg kick
and Evans takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Evans connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kalske steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Evans.
Kalske is looking to counter with a body kick.
Evans throws a jab but it's blocked by Kalske.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A quick step to the side and Kalske tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Evans fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
A looping hook to the body misses from Evans. Kalske does a little dance to reset his feet.
Evans checks a low kick from Kalske.
Kalske looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Evans moves away from the strike by Kalske.
Evans checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Evans let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Kalske pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
Evans moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Kalske looks to score with a jab to the body but Evans is just out of range.
Evans fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Evans steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
A big right from Evans misses.
Evans throws out a powerful jab.
Kalske lands a jab.
Gwynn Evans seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Evans stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Kalske.
Nice uppercut lands for Evans. That snapped Kalske's head back.
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!
Evans will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Evans displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Kalske throws out the jab.
Evans lands a slapping body shot.
Evans avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
A low kick from Kalske misses
and Evans counters with a nice leg kick.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Kalske misses with a kick to the body.
The fighters circling - Evans throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Evans throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Kalske just misses with a punch to the body.
Kalske shoots in and scores a nice double leg takedown into half guard.
Evans pushes Kalske off looking to stand but Kalske dives back in and keeps control.
Kalske thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Evans's head.
Evans is refusing to be controlled, as Kalske sits in half guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Evans taking some punishment here, with Kalske in his half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kalske stops Evans from getting back to his feet.
Ground and pound from Kalske.
Evans wants to get back to his feet.
Evans manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Kalske keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Kalske is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Kalske softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kalske escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
The fighters circle momentarily. Evans darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Kalske looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Kalske throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Evans tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Kalske is in Evans's guard.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kalske throwing strikes but missing.
Kalske won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
Kalske postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kalske wants to control from the top but Evans keeps moving.
Evans trying to control the position here.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Evans wants to stand but Kalske is controlling the position.
Evans looking for a sweep. Not yet Evans, not yet.
Evans keeping moving, preventing Kalske from controlling successfully.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Kalske lands with a kick to the ribs.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
A head kick misses from Evans.
Evans missing with a left hand there. Kalske was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Evans takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Evans stuffs the takedown.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Gwynn Evans will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Kalske fakes the leg kick and cracks Evans in the body.
Evans lands a nice looking body kick.
Evans lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Kalske throws out a powerful jab.
That kick from Evans tenderised Kalske's leg. Kalske is trying to keep his angry face on.
Kalske throws a leg kick but Evans sees it coming and moves out of range.
Kalske throws a front kick aimed at Evans's knee but Evans avoids it well.
Kalske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Kalske swings for the body but Evans moves out of range.
Kalske misses with a wild body shot.
Evans looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Kalske connects with a single shot there.
Kalske tries a head kick but it misses.
Evans swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Kalske chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Evans can pounce on him.
Kalske avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Evans misses the jab.
Evans gets caught flat footed, as Kalske shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Evans is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Evans lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kalske prevents a body shot from Evans.
Evans swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Evans misses with a body punch.
Kalske lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Evans backwards.
Evans doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Evans throws a punch but it's blocked by Kalske.
A short left from Kalske.
Evans tries to throw a body punch but Kalske avoids it by throwing Evans back against the cage.
Evans stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Evans misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kalske has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Evans after a bit of a struggle.
Evans breaks from the clinch.
Kalske is looking to chop away at Evans's legs.
Evans fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Kalske.
Kalske throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Evans takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Kalske throws a hook to the side of Evans's head but Evans sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Evans lands with a kick to the temple. Kalske shrugs as if to say "is that all you've got?"
Evans sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Kalske goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Evans lands a high kick!
Kalske misses with a straight left.
Kalske misses the shot to the body.
Some bone on bone action there as Kalske checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Evans takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Kalske shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Evans sprawls well. Evans wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Kalske gets slowly back to his feet.
Kalske fakes a jab and throws a low kick but Evans checks it well.
Evans throws a hook but Kalske avoids it easily.
Kalske throws a series of punches but Evans moves out of range.
Kalske thuds a left hand into Evans's body.
Evans misses with an uppercut.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Kalske pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Evans attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Evans moves out of range of the body kick.
Evans lands with a shot to the body.
Kalske thows a leg kick but Evans checks it
and Evans counters with a straight right hand.
Evans scoring well with a low kick there.
Kalske throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Evans lands a leg kick that knocks Kalske off balance momentarily.
A slapping leg kick lands for Evans.
Kalske looks to land a body kick but Evans moved away.
Kalske lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Evans circles away quickly and effectively.
A punch combination from Evans misses.
Evans throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice defenses there by Evans.
Evans uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Kalske.
Evans waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kalske.
A jab from Evans misses.
Evans displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Kalske.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Hjallis Kalske. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Kalske fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Evans looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Evans throws a big shot that misses.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Evans connects with a body shot that sends Kalske's belly button to the back.
Kalske on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Evans throws the left hand but Kalske avoids the punch easily.
Evans checks the leg kick.
Nice straight punches there by Evans. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Evans.
Evans tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kalske was well out of range. Poor timing from Evans.
Evans gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Kalske to score an easy takedown into full guard.
Evans seems keen to control Kalske's posture.
Kalske won't allow Evans to get back to his feet.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Kalske controlling from the guard. I say controlling but really, he's stalling.
Kalske lands a couple of digs.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Gwynn Evans.
I've got Evans winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 29:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Gwynn Evans!
During a confident post fight interview, Gwynn Evans thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Cooper Roos (ranked 83 p4p, 426 weight class) and Marcus Alexander (ranked 12 p4p, 53 weight class). Roos comes to the cage accompanied by EASY MONEY. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 20 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Cooper Roos!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 8 - 1, fighting out of New York, Marcus Alexander!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Elvis Blanc and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
We've got one fighter who appears to only be looking to counter and the other not looking particularly aggressive either, so we could be in for a dull fight.
Roos takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Roos uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Alexander.
Roos is looking to counter with a body kick.
Alexander 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.
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Roos connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Roos blocks a head kick by Alexander.
Roos throwing a counter right hand but Alexander manages to avoid it.
Roos throws a body kick but he was well out of range there.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Alexander misses with a hook. Roos ducked under it nicely.
Roos swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Alexander lets the fists fly and connects with a left straight followed by a right hook.
It looks like Cooper Roos has been cut.
Roos shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Alexander throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Roos to counter with a crisp jab.
Roos lands a big head kick that sends Alexander tumbling to the mat! Roos takes a step backwards and waves Alexander back to his feet - he wants the finish!
Alexander is rocked!
It looks like Marcus Alexander has been cut.
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!
Alexander fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
Alexander is still on wobbly legs! Can Roos finish him?
Alexander throws an off balance right hand
and Roos counters with a massive hook, right on the button! He's out cold! Damn, that was naaaaaasty! Hopefully he'll be OK.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Cooper Roos!
Cooper Roos thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zachary Klimenko (ranked 8 p4p, 99 weight class) and Arthur Menezes (ranked 1 p4p, 14 weight class). Klimenko comes to the cage accompanied by WEED & MEMORIES. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Zachary Klimenko!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 41 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Arthur Menezes!
The judges for this bout are Robert Douchet, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Klimenko takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Klimenko throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Jab from Menezes.
A jab lands there for Menezes.
Menezes throws a predictable looking body shot
enabling Klimenko to counter with a crisp jab.
Klimenko on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Menezes pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Menezes connects with a right hand. Klimenko shakes it off.
Menezes scores with a jab to the jaw.
Menezes has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Menezes looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Klimenko is fending him off so far but Menezes persists. Nope, Klimenko circles away and we're back to standing.
Menezes with a lazy takedown attempt
and Klimenko cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Klimenko takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Menezes loads up on a big right hand but Klimenko slips the punch.
Klimenko doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Menezes scores with a crisp jab that stopped Klimenko in his tracks.
A jab from Menezes finds it's way through Klimenko's defenses.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Menezes misses with a wild body shot.
Menezes fails in his attempt to clinch.
Menezes just misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko lands a nice looking body kick.
Klimenko fails with an attempt to clinch.
And Menezes tries to counter it with a takedown but Klimenko pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Klimenko misses with a few strikes there.
Nice takedown defense from Klimenko. No joy for Menezes on that attempt.
Zachary Klimenko has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Arthur Menezes.
Klimenko walks into a left hand.
Menezes cracks Klimenko with a good jab.
Menezes with a poor takedown
and Klimenko counters with a stiff right hand.
Menezes has his takedown stuffed
and Klimenko counters by clinching up.
Nice body punch from Klimenko - that landed with a thud.
Klimenko scores with a nice hook to the head.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Klimenko is working Menezes over against the cage.
Menezes looks winded!
A short body shot lands from Klimenko as the two fighters clinch.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menezes misses with a punch on the inside.
A right hook to the body lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right hand.
I was talking to Klimenko's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Klimenko is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko is leaning against Menezes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Klimenko lands a body punch.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klimenko smiles and moves away.
Menezes gets tackled into the cage by Klimenko. Klimenko maintains the clinch.
Still in the clinch, Klimenko scores with a nice short uppercut.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Klimenko won't allow it.
Menezes is trying to pull guard but Klimenko turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Menezes tries to pull guard but Klimenko forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
A right handed body shot lands from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Menezes looking to stall.
Menezes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
A short left from Klimenko.
Klimenko tries to throw a body punch but Menezes avoids it by throwing Klimenko back against the cage.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimenko lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Menezes breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Klimenko cracks Menezes with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Menezes looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Klimenko finish him?
Menezes is rocked!
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Menezes digs a good body shot into Klimenko's ribs.
Arthur Menezes seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Klimenko scores with a hook to the body. Menezes takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Klimenko moves into the clinch.
A left hand lands to the body for Klimenko.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimenko lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Good body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Menezes tries to jump guard but he falls flat on his backside. Klimenko smiles and moves away.
Zachary Klimenko is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Klimenko gets a clinch.
Klimenko lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Menezes wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Klimenko digs a right hand into Menezes's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Menezes's gas tank.
Menezes prevents a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
As the round comes to an end the crowd are showing their appreciation for a great round of action.
Menezes fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Klimenko lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Menezes blocks a body shot from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands with a short shot to the head.
Klimenko works on Menezes's body with a couple of short punches.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zachary Klimenko dominated that round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Klimenko scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Menezes misses the body punch
and Klimenko counters with a crisp right hand that drops Menezes! Klimenko lets Menezes back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
Horrible takedown attempt by Menezes or perhaps it was just good defense by Klimenko, which made it look bad.
Klimenko instigates a clinch.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
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!
A right hand to the body from Klimenko.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Menezes is still on wobbly legs! Can Klimenko finish him?
A nice right hand lands inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a hook to the side of the head.
Klimenko stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Klimenko working some nice short punches in the clinch.
A short left from Klimenko.
Menezes is breathing heavily.
Klimenko makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Menezes has a couple of punches blocked by Klimenko.
Klimenko softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Klimenko misses with a body punch.
Klimenko misses with a punch to the body.
Klimenko misses with a hook to the ribs.
Menezes seems to have recovered his senses.
Menezes misses with a hook to the ribs.
Klimenko is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Menezes can do to turn this around?
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a shot to the body.
Menezes's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Nice body punch from Klimenko - that landed with a thud.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A nice left hand lands by Klimenko.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Klimenko.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menezess head.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Klimenko lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Menezes.
Klimenko using the Thai clinch to land knees to the body.
Klimenko throws a blind hook that connects with the side of Menezess head.
Klimenko throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Nice body punch from Klimenko.
A shot in the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Klimenko scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Klimenko scores with a shoulder strike.
A short right from Klimenko on the inside.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Klimenko.
Klimenko pushes Menezes back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A short right from Klimenko.
Klimenko can't find room to land a body shot as Menezes controls the action.
Klimenko presses Menezes against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Klimenko tries a body shot but Menezes blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Klimenko digs a right hand underneath Menezes's ribcage. Menezes let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Klimenko lands a nice uppercut.
Klimenko lands a right hand that snaps the head of Menezes backwards.
A right hand to the body from Klimenko.
Klimenko drops Menezes onto one knee with a big uppercut from the clinch! Menezes is propped up by the cage and works his way back to his feet!
Klimenko lands a nice shot to the body.
Klimenko scores with a shot to the side of Menezes's head.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Klimenko throws a big uppercut that drops Menezes! More strikes from Klimenko and the referee jumps in to stop the fight! Menezes lies dazed against the cage as Klimenko celebrates with his cornermen!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:30 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Zachary Klimenko!
Zachary Klimenko retains his middleweight title!
Our winner, Zachary Klimenko, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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