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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Gaultier Girard (ranked 4704 p4p, 22515 weight class) and Gajah Mada (ranked 474 p4p, 558 weight class). Mada is bouncing up and down as he enters the arena, backed by Fighter Mode. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 36 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gaultier Girard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 42 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Gajah Mada!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Dillan Fox and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mada stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Mada wants it to stay on the feet.
Mada feints the counter takedown.
Mada looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Girard shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Mada as he avoids it easily.
Mada with the counter takedown but Girard avoids it easily.
Girard shoots in for a takedown but Mada shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Mada feints the counter takedown.
Girard looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Gaultier Girard. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Girard throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Gajah Mada has been cut.
Girard has taken the fight to the clinch.
Girard tries for a takedown but Mada manages to get underhooks.
Girard blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Girard makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
Girard pulls guard successfully.
Girard looking to control.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mada throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Girard works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Girard utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Mada cracks Girard with a solid left hand.
Mada has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Mada cracks Girard with a solid left hand.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mada.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Girard holds on and takes a little breather.
Girard really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
Girard not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Girard is edging up against the cage. He's using the cage to get back to his feet. Nice work there - the fighters are clinched.
Mada fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Girard.
A body shot lands from Girard.
Girard pulls guard successfully.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Girard tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Girard pulls Mada in close to his closed guard and prevents Mada from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mada in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Girard knows he needs to get back to his feet asap. He's simply no match for Mada on the ground.
Girard working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mada.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mada throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
Girard wants to stand but Mada is controlling the position.
Girard seems keen to control Mada's posture.
Girard controls Mada momentarily but Mada frees himself.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Girard lands with a nice body punch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mada on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
It's a brutal combination of punches from Girard! Mada is backing up but he can't get away as Girard lands with one final shot to the jaw that drops Mada and ends the fight. Great knockout.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Gaultier Girard!
After winning the bout, Gaultier Girard thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
In defeat, Gajah Mada stepped up to the mic, saying 'World please forgive Me'.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Lee Van Cleefe (ranked 3277 p4p, 20116 weight class) and Nathan Leal (ranked 383 p4p, 564 weight class). Van Cleefe's entrance music is Classics - The Master (1984) TV series. A fine choice. Nathan Leal acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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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 25 - 33 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Lee Van Cleefe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 21 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Nathan Leal!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Robert Douchet and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Van Cleefe drives through with a takedown into Leal's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Van Cleefe looking to sit in guard and control but Leal gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Leal postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! Van Cleefe is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Leal, into his guard.
Van Cleefe won't allow Leal to sweep him here.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes but missing.
Leal keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
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.
Van Cleefe advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe throwing shots but missing, from side control.
Van Cleefe tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Van Cleefe has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Van Cleefe raining down shots from the mount!
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Leal can do anything to dispel that myth.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Leal is having none of it.
Van Cleefe is in full mount, looking to secure a guillotine but Leal is surviving well by controlling Van Cleefe's body position as best he can.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe has hold of Leal's left arm, perhaps looking for a submission. The two fighters tussle over control of the isolated limb and Leal manages to get his arm back to his side and away from danger.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Van Cleefe swings around for an armbar but it's a sloppy attempt and Leal is now in Van Cleefe's guard. A big mistake from Van Cleefe there, giving up the dominant position!
Van Cleefe has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Leal can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Van Cleefe has a closed guard, preventing Leal from standing up.
Van Cleefe escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Leal gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Leal wants to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling his posture from full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe manages to sweep nicely, so he's now on top. Leal manages to get himself to full guard.
Leal wants to sweep but no luck.
Van Cleefe trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Leal keeping moving, preventing Van Cleefe from controlling successfully.
Leal is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Van Cleefe is aware though and is defending well.
Van Cleefe trying to control but Leal is working from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are hurling abuse towards the fighters... You can hardly blame them though because there isn't a lot going on in the fight.
Van Cleefe throwing strikes from guard but Leal blocks nicely.
Van Cleefe slips nicely into half guard.
Van Cleefe is trying for a guillotine from the top but the pressure isn't in the right place so Leal is just riding it out for now. Van Cleefe eventually gives up the hold.
Van Cleefe seems to be working for a kimura but Leal defends the submission attempt.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lee Van Cleefe dominated that round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Van Cleefe closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Van Cleefe seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Leal does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Ground and pound from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Van Cleefe passes to full mount!
Van Cleefe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Leal can do to turn this around?
Leal is trying desperately to improve position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Van Cleefe controlling his opponent.
Leal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Cleefe.
Leal defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Van Cleefe.
Van Cleefe fails to take his opponent's back.
Van Cleefe is working hard here to advance position.
It really doesn't seem like the step up in weight is hurting Van Cleefe here at all. He's more than holding his own against the bigger man.
Van Cleefe is looking to secure an arm. He's managed it! He's pivoting for an armbar - that looks tight! But Leal has managed to get out of it and now he's in a dominant position. Nice work from Leal!
Van Cleefe controlling the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe is trying to keep Leal in close.
Van Cleefe is really struggling to control Leal but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Leal really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Van Cleefe. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Leal tries to stand but Van Cleefe is controlling from the bottom.
Van Cleefe wants to sweep but no luck.
Leal decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Van Cleefe, up you get!
Van Cleefe fakes low and throws an overhand right that catches Leal on the side of the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Leal.
Van Cleefe misses with a body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Leal! But no joy.
Van Cleefe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Van Cleefe throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Leal.
Leal unleashes a big counter combination but Van Cleefe bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Van Cleefe bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Leal is looking to get back to his feet here but Van Cleefe is keeping cool and he's managed to take Leal's back.
You can see the frustration on Leal's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Van Cleefe has his hand under the chin of his opponent looking for the choke. He's nearly got it! This one could be all over! But no, Leal has freed his hand and lives to survive another… well, another couple of seconds at least!
Lee Van Cleefe overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Van Cleefe tries to keep control of the position but Leal is staying busy.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Van Cleefe is working really hard to secure the rear naked choke. Leal defends successfully for a significant amount of time. Both fighters are looking very determined.
Van Cleefe is working hard for the rear naked choke here.
Van Cleefe seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Van Cleefe is cranking Leal's head sideways - that looks painful. He's managed to get his other arm under the chin and this looks bad for Leal! He's tightened the choke and Leal is tapping out!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:59 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Lee Van Cleefe!
After winning the bout, Lee Van Cleefe thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between AJ Llewellyn (ranked 2386 p4p, 2627 weight class) and I Am Jewish (ranked 285 p4p, 304 weight class). Llewellyn comes to the cage accompanied by Doomsday. I Am Jewish acknowledges the crowd's support as he enters the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, AJ Llewellyn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, I Am Jewish!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Robert Douchet and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jewish scores with a leg kick.
Jewish thumps Llewellyn with a low kick.
Jewish lands with a cross.
Jewish lands a leg kick that knocks Llewellyn off balance momentarily.
Jewish swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Jewish pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Llewellyn avoids the body shot from Jewish.
Llewellyn is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Jewish.
Jewish misses with a hook.
Thud! ouch! good body kick from Jewish - that will leave a mark!
Jewish lands with a nice body punch.
Jewish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Llewellyn blocks a jab.
Llewellyn tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Jewish swivels and escapes.
Jewish throws a nice inside leg kick.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Jewish throws a lazy uppercut
and Llewellyn connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jewish chopping away at his opponent's legs.
We've been informed that Jewish has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Jewish fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Llewellyn has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
A slow jab from Jewish misses its intended target.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jewish misses the shot to the body.
Llewellyn throwing a counter right hand but Jewish manages to avoid it.
Jewish lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Jewish throws a lazy head kick
and Llewellyn counters with a single leg into guard. Jewish didn't expect that.
Llewellyn tries to free his leg and advance position but Jewish is retaining full guard.
Llewellyn passes Jewish's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
Llewellyn takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jewish trying to hold on to Llewellyn's head to control him but Llewellyn postures up.
Llewellyn wants to lay and pray for a moment but Jewish keeps working.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn wants to pass to mount but Jewish is defending the position.
Llewellyn with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Llewellyn thumps the canvas. Not on purpose obviously - he just missed Jewish's head.
Llewellyn seems to be taking a bit of a break to think of his next move. He lands a short punch in the meantime.
Llewellyn is trying to control the action in half guard but Jewish is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Llewellyn moves into full mount! Jewish won't be happy about that!
Llewellyn controlling his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Llewellyn is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Jewish has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Llewellyn looking to control and managing it successfully.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Jewish can do anything to dispel that myth.
Llewellyn trying to control but he's not successful this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Llewellyn sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Llewellyn is in the full mount, landing strikes.
Jewish is working to get back to half guard.
Llewellyn landing strikes from the mount.
A nice elbow there by Llewellyn.
Llewellyn lands a couple of good shots and Jewish has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
Llewellyn is working the ground and pound. Can Jewish escape?
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that AJ Llewellyn will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Jewish connects with a body shot that sends Llewellyn's belly button to the back.
Jewish throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Llewellyn sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Jewish misses with a double jab
and Llewellyn counters with a lovely straight right hand!
 Jewish is rocked!
Jewish chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jewish ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Llewellyn moves away.
Jewish's jab looks to have found its range, popping Llewellyn under the eye.
Jewish misses with a body kick.
Jewish is looking to chop away at Llewellyn's legs.
Llewellyn half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Llewellyn is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Jewish thows a body kick. Llewellyn tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Llewellyn goes for a double leg but Jewish avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Jewish continues to drive forward.
Llewellyn tries to pull guard but Jewish forces him back to his feet, against the cage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jewish pushes Llewellyn back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Jewish lands a left hand that snaps the head of Llewellyn backwards.
Llewellyn breaks 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!
Jewish fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Jewish's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Llewellyn connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Jewish scrambles back to his feet.
Jewish is still on wobbly legs! Can Llewellyn finish him?
I Am Jewish is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Jewish.
I Am Jewish seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jewish throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Llewellyn changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Jewish swinging wildly here.
As Jewish tries to get set, Llewellyn tries to push him back and clinch up but Jewish manages to avoid the attempt.
Jewish misses with a hook to the body
and Llewellyn counters with a big right hand! Oh Jewish is in trouble here! Llewellyn follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:18 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). AJ Llewellyn!
A victorious AJ Llewellyn thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Darwin Budluvski (ranked 3090 p4p, 1883 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 361 p4p, 248 weight class). The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 32 - 22 - 2, fighting out of Montreal, Darwin Budluvski!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 18 - 12 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Steve Smith and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Budluvski misses with a kick to the body.
Budluvski attempts a leg kick but it's missed by a good margin.
Budluvski punishes Lynar's body with a nice straight punch.
Excellent takedown into side control there by Lynar.
Lynar taking a breather here.
Lynar is looking to take a break and control but Budluvski is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Budluvski wants to get back to his feet but Lynar drags him back down.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar wants to work for a kimura but he's foiled early by Budluvski, who protects the arm well.
Lynar working hard here to secure a kimura but he's not really in the right position for it.
Lynar prevents Budluvski from escaping the position.
Budluvski trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
Lynar has knee on belly and moves into mount.
Lynar goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Budluvski turns into him and now he's in Lynar's guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Lynar is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Budluvski tries to stand but Lynar is controlling from the bottom.
Budluvski got a little sloppy there for a moment and Lynar has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Budluvski has managed to get both his arms back between Lynar's legs - danger averted.
Budluvski has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Budluvski avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Budluvski wants to stand up, so he's looking to wriggle free of Lynar's closed guard. He's half up but Lynar has locked on to an arm! Uh oh! Lynar pivots and extends the arm, Budluvski falls face first to the mat and taps??... does he?? YES! He's tapping! Excellent counter grappling there by Lynar! Well done that man!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:34 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar tried to hype himself up post fight but didn't word it too well and it ended up with him sounding like a bit of a tool.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Geo Versu (ranked 1994 p4p, 1670 weight class) and Alois Vrana (ranked 291 p4p, 247 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 21 - 13 - 1, fighting out of Sydney, Geo Versu!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 13 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Alois Vrana!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Versu uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Vrana.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Versu lands a head shot.
Vrana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Vrana cracks Versu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Versu moves out of range easily.
Versu has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Tran MMA Gym in the buildup to the fight.
Vrana ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Versu lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Vrana has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Vrana and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Vrana checks a low kick. Bone on bone - not my idea of a good time.
Versu takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Vrana is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
The crowd cheers as Vrana lands an impressive looking overhand right. Versu doesn't seem phased though.
Vrana has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Versu shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Vrana defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
Vrana moves into range and connects with a jab.
Versu throws a hook but Vrana blocks it.
Versu with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Vrana gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Versu.
Vrana checks a leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrana gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Versu counters with an inside leg kick.
Versu misses with a kick to the body
and Vrana counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Vrana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Vrana misses with a few strikes there.
Versu scores with a hook.
Versu misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu throws a hook but Vrana blocks it.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
Vrana works the jab nicely.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
A swing and a miss from Versu.
Vrana lands a body shot.
Vrana throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Versu will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Versu takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Vrana jabbing away but nothing is landing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrana clobbers Versu with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana moves away from the strike by Versu.
A lazy left from Vrana finds it's target.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Vrana looks for the body kick but Versu saw that one coming.
Alois Vrana seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Vrana scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Versu misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Vrana.
Vrana feints and then cracks Versu's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Versu down.
Versu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vrana misses with a looping right.
Versu throws a wild body kick that Vrana sees coming a mile off.
A little jabbing left from Vrana on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Vrana throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Versu walks into a left hand.
Versu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Versu throws a low kick but his opponent is out of range.
Nice jab there from Vrana.
Vrana fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Versu manages to avoid it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Vrana bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Versu's head.
Vrana moves out of range of the strikes.
Nice uppercut lands for Vrana. That snapped Versu's head back.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana scores with a jab.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrana checks a leg kick.
Versu throws a leg kick but Vrana sees it coming and moves out of range.
Vrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
Sloppy strikes from Vrana. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Versu misses with a straight left.
Versu digs a good body shot into Vrana's ribs.
Vrana lands with a thumping leg kick.
Versu looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrana tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Vrana has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Versu takes one on the chin but seems OK.
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!
An inside leg kick lands from Versu.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Versu stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Vrana.
Vrana misses with a jab, cross combination.
Versu swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Vrana uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Versu has time to react.
Vrana takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrana misses with a body kick.
Versu throws out a loose jab but Vrana uses good head movement to avoid it.
A low kick from Vrana is predictable there
enabling Versu to counter with a crisp jab.
Versu tries to score with a low kick but Vrana moves his leg out of the way.
Vrana is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Versu fakes with the hands and throws a leg kick but Vrana is out of range.
Versu just misses with a punch to the body.
Versu connects with a jab.
Versu looking to land some kicks to the body here.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Vrana lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Versu at a distance.
Versu takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Vrana lands a nice looking kick to the body. Versu takes a step back to recover.
Versu avoids the head kick by Vrana.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Versu looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Vrana swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Versu swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Versu misses with a few strikes there.
Vrana fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Versu throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Versu takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Vrana scores with a decent looking hook.
Versu throws a low kick but Vrana avoids it.
Vrana throws a leg kick
and Versu counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Versu moves away from the strike by Vrana.
It looked like Versu wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Vrana misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Versu scores with a nice strike.
Vrana scores with a slapping 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!
Versu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Vrana is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Versu.
Versu looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Versu throws a push kick but Vrana slaps the foot to one side.
Vrana only half commits to the counter leg kick.
A clash of legs there as Vrana blocks the low kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Versu takes one to the side of the head.
Versu on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
Vrana throws a leg kick which misses Versu's front leg but catches the back leg as Versu tries to avoid it.
Sloppy strikes from Versu. Those never looked like landing.
Vrana lands with an overhand left.
Versu throws a feint and then finishes with a kick to the body.
Versu takes a nasty kick to the mid section... That should keep him thinking. Does he try and block and risk a head kick landing?
Vrana scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
A head kick misses from Vrana.
Vrana blocks the body kick.
Vrana lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Versu looks for the body kick but Vrana saw that one coming.
Vrana has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Vrana throws a quick head kick that skims the top of Versu's head.
Vrana connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Vrana.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Vrana misses with a body shot.
Versu pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Vrana throws a sloppy head kick and Versu moves out of range easily.
Versu throws a push kick but Vrana slaps the foot to one side.
Donk. Vrana catches Versu right on the button with a cross.
Versu throws a body kick that misses.
Vrana connects with a looping left hand that seems like it dazed Versu momentarily.
Versu fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Vrana manages to avoid it.
Versu ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Vrana moves away.
Versu moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Vrana lands a right hook to the body.
Versu misses with an uppercut. Vrana saw that one coming.
Versu is hobbling a little on that front leg after taking quite a few leg kicks so far in this fight.
Versu misses with a low kick.
Vrana looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Versu connects with a nice looking jab.
Vrana connects with a body shot that sends Versu's belly button to the back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Versu on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Versu drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Versu takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Vrana throws a front kick that sends Versu stumbling back into the cage.
Versu misses with a wild body shot.
Vrana slips a jab and a cross from Versu.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Versu takes a head kick and keeps coming.
Versu throws a shot from downtown. Vrana moves away and avoids it.
Vrana walks into a jab.
Vrana uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Versu.
Versu lunges at Vrana with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Vrana's hand.
Vrana misses with a low kick.
Versu is looking to counter with a body kick.
Vrana moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu throws a jab but it's blocked by Vrana.
Versu looks to throw the jab but Vrana is out of range.
Versu misses with a body kick.
Vrana lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Versu throws the kick towards the body but Vrana avoids it.
Vrana displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Versu throws out the jab.
Vrana looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Vrana stalks Versu and leaps in with a furious combination of punches. Uppercuts and crosses smash into Versu's face. Versu staggers backwards, shaken.
Vrana buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Alois Vrana seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Vrana takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Versu drops his hands momentarily and Vrana takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Versu takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Versu will be looking to protect his midsection after taking some solid kicks to the body.
Versu tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Vrana was well out of range. Poor timing from Versu.
Vrana getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
Versu takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Versu throws a hook but Vrana avoids it easily.
Versu takes a jab right on the kisser.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses.
Vrana defending well as Versu loads up on a big left hand.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alois Vrana showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Versu takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrana.
Vrana cracks Versu with a good jab.
Jab by Versu.
Vrana throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Versu swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Vrana cracks Versu with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Versu tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Versu throws the left hand but Vrana avoids the punch easily.
Vrana digs a good hook to Versu's body.
Vrana stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Versu.
A solid leg kick lands there for Vrana.
Versu throws a right hand that Vrana ducks under and follows up with a left that Vrana also avoids with ease.
Vrana avoids the body shot from Versu.
Vrana lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Versu throws a jab when Vrana was well out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Vrana moves out of range of the body kick from Versu.
Vrana swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Vrana will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Versu loads up on a big right hand but Vrana slips the punch.
Vrana works the jab nicely.
Vrana uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Versu.
Versu is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Vrana.
Vrana uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Versu.
Versu on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Vrana. Vrana obviously looking to wear him down.
Vrana just misses with a punch to the body.
Vrana tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Versu feints and then cracks Vrana's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Vrana down.
Versu throws a leg kick but Vrana sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Vrana lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Vrana lands with an overhand left.
Vrana connects with a high kick.
Vrana throws a lazy head kick
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Vrana tries to score with an inside leg kick but telegraphs it and Versu is able to avoid easily.
Geo Versu has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Versu lands a jab to Vrana's midsection.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Versu lands a head kick!
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Versu throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Versu gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Versu walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Vrana checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Vrana moves away from the strike by Versu.
A nice leg kick lands there from Vrana.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Vrana scores with the left hand. Versu knows he should have avoided that one.
Vrana throws a right and a left that both miss.
Versu takes one on the button.
Versu walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Versu 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.
Vrana cracks Versu with a good jab.
A cross from Vrana lands.
Versu throws a sloppy head kick and Vrana moves out of range easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Nice shot lands for Vrana.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as Vrana checks a leg kick.
Vrana with a nice calf kick.
Versu throws a head kick but Vrana moves out of range.
Versu looking to throw a kick but he's pulled out of it.
Versu needs to keep his hands up - Vrana had a free shot at his head there.
Vrana uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
A left lands for Vrana.
Versu misses with a two punch combination.
Vrana lands a high kick!
Versu goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana digs a good body shot into Versu's ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Versu throws a jab when Vrana was well out of range.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Vrana! But no joy.
Vrana slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Vrana moves out of range as Versu throws a body kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Vrana bobs and weaves into range and then changes levels and scores with a nice takedown into side control.
Vrana stands up.
Versu throws out a leg kick but Vrana moves out of range and Versu only half commits.
Vrana scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Versu thows a leg kick but Vrana checks it
and Vrana counters with a good, hard body kick but Versu shrugs it off.
Vrana jabs Versu to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Nice jab there from Vrana.
Versu tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
An inside leg kick from Versu misses.
Vrana scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Vrana ducks under a wild hook from Versu.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Jab, jab by Vrana - just one landing.
A low kick from Versu is predictable there
and Vrana counters with a nice leg kick.
Vrana throws a two punch combo that lands nicely.
Alois Vrana is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Vrana throws out a powerful jab.
And that's the end of the fight!
Alois Vrana comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Vrana has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Alois Vrana!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Rock Romero (ranked 1224 p4p, 1783 weight class) and Gilbervan Soares (ranked 165 p4p, 239 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Rock Romero !
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 15 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Gilbervan Soares!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Soares rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Romero moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Romero misses with a right hand
and Soares counters with a straight right hand.
Romero avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Romero is looking to counter punch.
Soares shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Romero defends it nicely.
Romero misses with a straight left.
Soares shoots in but no luck this time.
We've been informed that Soares has been sparring a lot of Muay Thai in the buildup to this fight so let's see if that has an impact on the result.
Romero throws an off balance right hand
and Soares counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Romero throws a hook but Soares blocks it.
Soares fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Romero works the jab nicely.
Soares tries to close the distance and clinch up but Romero swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've been told by Romero 's head coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Soares throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Soares closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
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!
Soares fails with an attempt to clinch.
Rock Romero seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
The fight stays on the outside here - Soares looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Soares on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Soares moves out of range of the strikes.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Romero with a hook.
Soares is rocked!
Soares misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Soares is still on wobbly legs! Can Romero finish him?
Rock Romero has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Gilbervan Soares.
Soares ducks under a wild hook from Romero .
Soares seems to have recovered his senses.
Soares darts in trying to clinch
and Romero counters with a big left hand that crumples Soares! He was out before he hit the floor! Brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Rock Romero !
A very excited looking Rock Romero made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Deontay DJ (ranked 1356 p4p, 1481 weight class) and Paulius Zurauskas (ranked 159 p4p, 174 weight class). DJ comes to the cage accompanied by Lil Scrappy - No Problem. Rumors backstage are that the fighters have been paid to keep it standing but we know that would never happen in MMA!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 22 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Deontay DJ!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 14 - 0, fighting out of London, Paulius Zurauskas!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Trevor Gratis and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
DJ scores with a punch to the head.
DJ misses with a head kick.
Zurauskas looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
DJ misses with a wild combination.
Zurauskas swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Deontay DJ seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zurauskas swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Zurauskas! But no joy.
Zurauskas 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.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws an off balance right hand
and Zurauskas counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Zurauskas thuds a left hand into DJ's body.
Zurauskas takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
DJ takes a body punch but keeps moving.
No joy there for DJ, who threw a few shots but didn't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ lets loose with a powerful body kick. Zurauskas will feel that in the morning.
DJ misses the shot to the body.
DJ slips under a jab.
DJ swings and misses with a hook to the body.
DJ throws a leg kick but Zurauskas checks it.
Zurauskas checks a low kick from DJ.
DJ tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
A jab from Zurauskas does it's job there.
A looping hook to the body misses from DJ. Zurauskas does a little dance to reset his feet.
DJ takes a swing at Zurauskas's ribcage but misses.
DJ tries to land a front kick but Zurauskas steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
DJ's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and DJ duly obliges.
DJ throws a poor cross that misses
and Zurauskas counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
DJ is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Zurauskas pulls his head out easily.
Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura but DJ is defending well.
Zurauskas is sneakily working for an arm triangle but DJ sees it coming and defends easily.
DJ kicks Zurauskas off and gets back to his feet.
DJ swings for the body but Zurauskas moves out of range.
Zurauskas scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. DJ doesn't seem bothered though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
DJ throws a big shot that misses.
Zurauskas lands a front kick.
Zurauskas blocks a head kick by DJ.
DJ finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
A solid body kick from Zurauskas.
DJ is breathing heavily.
Zurauskas takes a swing at DJ's ribcage but misses.
Zurauskas jabs at DJ's body.
Zurauskas cracks DJ with a big right hand and DJ goes down!
 It looks like Deontay DJ 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!
Zurauskas is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Zurauskas passes DJ's left leg - he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.
Zurauskas is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. DJ doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Zurauskas.
DJ is not content to let Zurauskas control the position.
DJ looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Zurauskas is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, DJ has managed to free his arm - good work.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Paulius Zurauskas dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Deontay DJ's cut.
That's time! DJ's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Zurauskas throws a jab but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ throws a counter high kick but Zurauskas was just alert enough to avoid it.
Zurauskas has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Zurauskas throws an overhand right that lands on DJ's shoulder, as DJ tries to avoid the shot.
Paulius Zurauskas seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Zurauskas looks to score with a jab to the body but DJ is just out of range.
DJ loads up on a big right hand but Zurauskas slips the punch.
DJ ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Zurauskas throws a body punch but DJ moves out of range.
DJ throws a sloppy head kick and Zurauskas moves out of range easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Zurauskas throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Zurauskas is on the wrong end of a nice combination from DJ.
DJ throws a body kick that misses.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
DJ dives in for a single leg takedown but Zurauskas sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Zurauskas looks like he wants to counter punch here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
DJ is trying to break the clinch but Zurauskas is controlling him.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas lands a nice uppercut.
DJ lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Zurauskas throws a punch but it's blocked by DJ.
DJ looks like he'd prefer to be striking at range right now.
Zurauskas tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Zurauskas throws a head punch that misses.
Zurauskas tries a body shot but DJ blocks it.
Zurauskas misses with a punch to the body.
DJ manages to break the clinch.
DJ swings widly with a right hand
and Zurauskas makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Zurauskas fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
DJ throws a nice looking combination but Zurauskas bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Zurauskas drops DJ with a huge uppercut! DJ drops to the floor like a sack of potatoes. Zurauskas is raining down punches and the ref stops the fight! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:57 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Paulius Zurauskas!
Paulius Zurauskas 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Rayful Edmond (ranked 1186 p4p, 1077 weight class) and Akimbo Spice (ranked 185 p4p, 171 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 17 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Rayful Edmond!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Akimbo Spice!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Robert Douchet and Alec Ball.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Edmond circles away from the clinch attempt.
Edmond feints a jab promting Spice to slip. Edmond then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Spice slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Spice tries to clinch up but Edmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Spice misses with a shot to the body
and Edmond moves into the clinch.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Come on Edmond - let's have some action - none of this stalling nonsense.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Edmond escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Akimbo Spice seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Spice pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Spice.
Edmond checks a leg kick nicely.
Edmond moves away from the strike by Spice.
Edmond is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Spice.
Edmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Akimbo Spice is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Spice tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Edmond swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Edmond scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Spice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Spice throws a jab when Edmond was well out of range.
Edmond is looking to counter the offense by Spice and move into the clinch.
Edmond closes the distance and pushes Spice back into the cage.
Edmond wants to stall.
Spice scores with a nice hook to the head.
Spice misses with a punch to the body.
Edmond lands an elbow just above Spice 's eye.
Both fighters working to control the clinch.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Edmond misses with a body punch.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond is working Spice over against the cage.
Edmond takes a shot to the head.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edmond.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Edmond throws an elbow but it's blocked.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Edmond taking a breather.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Spice lands with a light punch inside.
Edmond tries a body shot but Spice blocks it.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
A bit of stalling here from Edmond.
Spice misses with some punches.
Spice letting Edmond take a breather here.
Spice goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Spice lands with a short shot to the head.
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Edmond looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond takes the fight into the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Spice pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Spice pushes Edmond back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Edmond scores with a nice hook to the head.
Edmond taking a breather.
Edmond will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning Spice up against the cage.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spice misses with a body punch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The referee is keeping an eye on Edmond - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice tries to throw a body punch but Edmond avoids it by throwing Spice back against the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spice.
Edmond is trying to maintain a safe position but Spice gets an underhook and turns Edmond into the cage.
A shot in the inside from Spice.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Spice working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Edmond is looking to control Spice's arms but Spice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edmond has his back to the cage.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Edmond.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice looks for the body kick but Edmond saw that one coming.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Spice walks into a jab.
Sloppy strikes from Spice. Those never looked like landing.
Spice scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Spice throws a body punch but Edmond moves out of range.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Akimbo Spice will probably get the nod.
That's time! Back to the action!
Edmond blocks a head kick by Spice.
We've been informed that Spice has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Edmond tries a head kick but it misses.
Edmond lands a nice looking body shot.
Spice fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Edmond shoots in for a takedown but Spice shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Edmond pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Spice is clearly looking to counter with head kicks.
Spice tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Edmond paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Edmond went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Edmond darts in and clinches Spice up against the cage.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edmond tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond is looking to control Spice's arms but Spice gets an underhook and turns him. Now Edmond has his back to the cage.
Spice tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond stalling in the clinch but Spice improves position.
Edmond stalling in the clinch.
Both guys are working to get underhooks.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Spice.
Spice lands a hook that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Edmond stalling the fight.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
Edmond shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Spice defends it nicely.
Spice gets a clinch.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
Spice scores with an uppercut up the middle.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Edmond wants to stall.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spice is keeping busy.
A nice right hand lands inside from Edmond.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
Spice lands a right hand.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Spice lands a right hand that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace in the clinch, to catch his breath.
Spice misses with a hook from the clinch.
A head punch on the inside from Spice fails to land.
Akimbo Spice seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Edmond is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Edmond stalling in the clinch but Spice improves position.
Spice tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Edmond blocking some punches.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Edmond.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Nice body punch from Spice.
Spice misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Edmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
A nice left hand lands by Spice.
Spice struggles to land a body shot inside as Edmond controls his hands.
Edmond is stalling here.
Spice lands a body shot.
Spice misses with a body punch.
Edmond taking a breather.
Edmond stalls.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Spice.
Nice body punch from Edmond.
Spice lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Spice misses with the head strike.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Edmond backwards.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Edmond has Spice pressed against the cage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond taking a breather.
Spice can't find room to land a body shot as Edmond controls the action.
Spice lands with a short head shot on the inside.
Spice misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Edmond blocks a body shot from Spice.
Spice has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Edmond is trying to stall.
Spice lands with a left to the head.
A nice left hand lands by Edmond.
Edmond blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Edmond wants to stall.
Edmond just leaning against Spice, taking a breather.
Edmond looking to slow down the pace here.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice lands with a shot to the body.
Spice misses with a head kick.
Edmond avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Akimbo Spice showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
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. This is the final round!
Spice throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Spice throws a head kick that misses
enabling Edmond to counter with a crisp jab.
Spice lands with a head kick! That's gotta hurt.
Edmond uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Spice.
Spice lands a high kick!
Spice throws a sloppy head kick and Edmond moves out of range easily.
Edmond throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Edmond pushes Spice up against the cage in a clinch.
Edmond just leaning against Spice, taking a breather.
Spice doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Edmond is trying to stall.
Edmond is trying to stall.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
Spice tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Edmond's elbow.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Spice tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Edmond prevents a body shot from Spice.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Edmond takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
Edmond tries to stall but Spice uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spice is keeping busy.
Edmond trying to stall but Spice improves his position.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice fails with an attempt to clinch.
Spice misses with a kick to the body.
Edmond was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Spice throws a jab but it's blocked by Edmond.
Spice swinging wildly here.
Spice tries to clinch up but Edmond circles away and keeps his distance.
Spice is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Spice has closed the distance and engaged Edmond in a clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Spice tries a body shot but Edmond blocks it.
Edmond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Spice fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Edmond is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Spice is keeping busy.
Edmond wants to stall.
Spice lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond's corner are urging him to control the action in the clinch for a moment, rather than mount any serious offense. I'm sure the crowd appreciate those instructions... not.
Spice tries to work over Edmond's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Edmond wants to stall.
Edmond blocks an uppercut.
Edmond holding his opponent close, against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Spice moves in looking to clinch but Edmond pushes him off.
Spice throws a hook but Edmond avoids it easily.
Spice swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Edmond cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Spice closes the distance and clinches.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
Edmond trying to stall but Spice improves his position.
Spice has a couple of punches blocked by Edmond.
Edmond tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Spice's elbow.
Akimbo Spice is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
A body shot lands from Spice.
Edmond softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Spice lands with a light punch inside.
Stalling in the clinch from Edmond.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Edmond just leaning against Spice, taking a breather.
Edmond taking a breather.
Rayful Edmond has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
The ref breaks the fighters up, due to lack of action by Rayful Edmond.
Edmond rushes Spice and presses him up against the cage.
Edmond stalling here - the referee won't stand for too much of that.
Edmond swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Edmond leaning his opponent against the cage.
The referee calls for Edmond to work.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Edmond has a couple of punches blocked by Spice.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Akimbo Spice.
Well Spice has outworked and out performed his opponent in all aspects of the game today. He was simply too good and the decision should be no more than a formality. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 29:28
Judge Alec Ball scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Akimbo Spice!
Akimbo Spice thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Kwame Redcliffe (ranked 378 p4p, 1013 weight class) and Joey Chandler (ranked 59 p4p, 140 weight class). Redcliffe kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Close Your Eyes (And Count To F**k). This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 12 - 3, fighting out of Los Angeles, Kwame Redcliffe!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 16 - 16 - 1, fighting out of Los Angeles, Joey Chandler!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Ian Loll and Yves DeLean.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chandler steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe throws a looping overhand right but Chandler ducks down to avoid it.
Kwame Redcliffe seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Redcliffe scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Redcliffe lands with a thumping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with the combination.
Chandler throws out a counter right but Redcliffe avoids it with no problem.
Redcliffe thuds a mid kick into his opponent's body. That will wear on Chandler if he has to take too many more of those.
Chandler slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Chandler doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Redcliffe throws a hook but Chandler avoids it easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A head kick misses from Redcliffe.
A telegraphed right hand from Chandler misses the target.
Chandler moves away from the strike by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses with a body kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler avoids the head kick by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe looks to land a left hand but Chandler moved out of range nicely.
Chandler throws an off balance right hand
and Redcliffe counters with an outside leg kick.
Redcliffe takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
Chandler tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Redcliffe was well out of range. Poor timing from Chandler.
A leg kick checked by Chandler.
Redcliffe slips a straight right by Chandler.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe misses the jab.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chandler counters with a nice uppercut.
Chandler misses with a wild body shot.
Redcliffe scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
A shot to the body from Redcliffe misses
and Chandler counters with a nice body shot.
Chandler takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe looks to land a right hand but Chandler moved out of range.
Chandler swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Redcliffe scores with a leg kick.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Redcliffe misses with a left hand
and Chandler counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Redcliffe throws a low kick but Chandler avoids it.
Redcliffe misses the body punch
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Chandler slips a straight right by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks a nice hook into Chandler's ribs.
Chandler looks to score with a jab to the body but Redcliffe is just out of range.
Redcliffe moves forwards but Chandler connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that is checked
and Chandler counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Redcliffe throws a lazy right hand but Chandler sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Chandler throws a body shot but no joy.
Redcliffe is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Chandler looks to throw the jab but Redcliffe is out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands a slapping body shot.
Chandler is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Redcliffe dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Redcliffe moves out of range as Chandler strikes.
Redcliffe pushes Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe slowing the pace effectively.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Redcliffe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
A short right from Redcliffe.
Chandler has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Redcliffe is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Chandler is trying to work for a single leg takedown but Redcliffe pulls him back up using the underhooks.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Chandler working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Chandler is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Redcliffe gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Redcliffe lands with a short punch from the clinch.
Chandler wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Redcliffe has him pressed against the cage.
Redcliffe throws a knee to the head but misses.
Chandler fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Chandler misses with the head strike.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Knees to the body from Redcliffe.
Chandler is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Redcliffe is defending well.
Redcliffe misses with a body punch.
Redcliffe lands a body punch in the clinch.
Chandler wants a takedown.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Chandler has Redcliffe pressed up against the cage and is working for takedown. Redcliffe manages to improve position though and keeps the fight standing.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that round.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler misses with a straight left.
Kwame Redcliffe is winning the standup battle so far.
A jab from Chandler misses.
Chandler ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Redcliffe moves away.
Redcliffe turns his hip over beautifully as he lands a nice leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
It seemed like Chandler was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Chandler avoids the body shot from Redcliffe.
Chandler jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Redcliffe was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Redcliffe keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Redcliffe.
Chandler is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Redcliffe scores with a jab to the jaw.
Redcliffe misses with a series of wild punches.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a left hand
and Redcliffe counters with a slapping leg kick.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Redcliffe misses with a combination
and Chandler counters with a straight right hand.
Redcliffe takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Redcliffe looks to land a combination. Chandler sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Redcliffe connects with a solid leg kick.
Redcliffe throws a jab when Chandler was well out of range.
A little jabbing left from Chandler on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Chandler just misses with a punch to the body.
Redcliffe throws a poor cross that misses
and Chandler counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Redcliffe displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chandler throws out the jab.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Chandler's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Redcliffe scoring well with a low kick there.
Redcliffe with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Redcliffe throws a body punch but Chandler moves out of range.
Redcliffe misses with an uppercut.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler throws a hook to the side of Redcliffe's head but Redcliffe sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Redcliffe throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Redcliffe swings for the body but Chandler moves out of range.
Redcliffe ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Chandler uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Chandler ducks under a wild hook from Redcliffe.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe cracks Chandler with a good jab.
Chandler moves out of range as Redcliffe throws a body kick.
Redcliffe blocks a jab.
Redcliffe moves away from the strike by Chandler.
Redcliffe throws a leg kick that misses.
Chandler takes a swing at Redcliffe's ribcage but misses.
Redcliffe has Chandler up against the cage in a clinch.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
I was talking to Redcliffe's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Redcliffe lands a shoulder strike.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe taking a breather.
Chandler tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Chandler can do to turn this around?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Chandler can't get the takedown.
Chandler goes for a takedown attempt but Redcliffe pushes him away and we're back to fighting at a distance.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler misses with a hook.
Redcliffe lands a nice looking body shot.
Redcliffe dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Chandler. That did some damage!
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Redcliffe uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Chandler.
Chandler takes a punch to the jaw and another one to the bread basket.
Redcliffe thumps Chandler with a low kick.
Redcliffe thows a left - swing and a miss!
A nice side step and Chandler releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Chandler misses with a straight right.
Redcliffe pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Redcliffe connects with the punch.
Chandler moves out of range of the body kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Kwame Redcliffe dominated that second round.
Well, the break between rounds is over. Let's get back to the scrappin! This is the final round!
Redcliffe misses with a body shot.
Redcliffe uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chandler.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Chandler uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Redcliffe.
Redcliffe is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Chandler.
Redcliffe is looking to slow Chandler down with leg kicks.
Chandler checks a leg kick.
Chandler thows a left - swing and a miss!
Chandler misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Redcliffe counters with an inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chandler on the wrong end of a kick to the body.
Redcliffe is looking to clinch but Chandler is avoiding it.
Chandler connects with a good right hand that stumbles Redcliffe. Redcliffe circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Chandler lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Redcliffe at a distance.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chandler slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
A slow jab from Chandler misses its intended target.
Chandler throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Redcliffe sees it coming and avoids it easily.
It looked like Redcliffe wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Redcliffe slips under a jab.
Redcliffe throws a head kick that misses.
Redcliffe keeps Chandler at a distance using the push kick.
Some bone on bone action there as Chandler checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Redcliffe connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chandler scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Redcliffe scores with a nice body kick.
Chandler scores with a punch to the head.
Redcliffe rushes Chandler and presses him up against the cage.
Joey Chandler has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chandler blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Redcliffe lands with a good tight uppercut 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!
Redcliffe tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Chandler avoids it.
Redcliffe gets double underhooks to prevent a takedown attempt from Chandler.
Chandler lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Redcliffe misses with a punch on the inside.
Chandler lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Redcliffe.
Chandler has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Redcliffe after a bit of a struggle.
Redcliffe is defending well against a takedown attempt.
Kwame Redcliffe has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Joey Chandler.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe keeps the fight in the clinch, despite Chandler's efforts to push away.
Redcliffe misses with a knee strike.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Chandler struggles to land a body shot inside as Redcliffe controls his hands.
Redcliffe lands with a short shot to the head.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Chandler misses with a short punch on the inside.
Redcliffe scores a nice knee to the body.
Chandler takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Chandler lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Chandler wants a takedown but no success here.
Chandler tries a body shot but Redcliffe blocks it.
Redcliffe connects with a knee to the head.
The two fighters are working to gain dominance in the clinch.
Chandler tries for a takedown. No joy.
Redcliffe lands a right hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Redcliffe digs a right hand underneath Chandler's ribcage. Chandler let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe lands a left hand that snaps the head of Chandler backwards.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Chandler doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Redcliffe is working Chandler over against the cage.
Redcliffe lands a shot to the body.
Redcliffe gets through Chandler's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Chandler wants to break the clinch but can't.
Redcliffe connects with a nasty looking knee right to Chandler's face.
It looks like Joey Chandler has been cut.
Redcliffe unloads a knee to the mid-section.
Still in the clinch, Redcliffe scores with a nice short uppercut.
Redcliffe works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Redcliffe lands with a quick shot inside that doesn't really do much damage.
Nice body punch from Redcliffe - that landed with a thud.
A right hook to the body lands for Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a nice shot to the body.
A hook to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
A right hand to the body from Redcliffe.
Redcliffe putting his Muay Thai to good use. He has Chandler in a tight clinch and is doing some damage with knees to the body.
Redcliffe lands a good knee to the midsection. Chandler won't want to take too many of those.
Good body shot from Redcliffe.
Chandler's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Chandler.
And that's the end of the fight!
Kwame Redcliffe showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Redcliffe 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Kwame Redcliffe!
An out of breath Kwame Redcliffe thanked his loyal fans in his post fight interview, giving them credit for his success over the course of his career.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Dexter Roussel (ranked 399 p4p, 721 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 49 p4p, 97 weight class). Roussel kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Manau - J'ai laissé là bas . Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Ian Loll, Dillan Fox and Trevor Gratis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Phillips on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Roussel looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
A big right from Roussel misses.
Roussel takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Roussel just misses with a punch to the body.
Phillips shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Roussel pinned against the cage. Roussel gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Dexter Roussel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Roussel lands a really nice looking cross but Phillips seems unphased.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Phillips is defended easily by Roussel.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Phillips has time to react.
Roussel lands with a straight right. Phillips didn't see that one coming.
Nice takedown defense from Roussel. No joy for Phillips on that attempt.
Dexter Roussel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Bum Phillips.
A lazy left from Roussel finds it's target.
Roussel is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Phillips takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Roussel swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Phillips counters with a nice uppercut.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Roussel misses with an uppercut. Phillips saw that one coming.
It seemed like Phillips was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Phillips shoots and misses
letting Roussel counter with a right hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel gets caught flat footed, as Phillips shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Phillips from controlling successfully.
Roussel wants to sweep but no luck.
Roussel is working hard here to advance position.
Phillips looking to pass the guard.
Phillips preventing the sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Roussel tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Roussel throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Roussel trying to keep a closed guard but Phillips is proving a slippery customer.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Phillips defending well as Roussel loads up on a big left hand.
Phillips looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dexter Roussel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roussel misses with a looping right.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Roussel avoids it with no problem.
Phillips will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Phillips bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Phillips swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
Roussel takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Phillips tries for a takedown but Roussel circles away easily
enabling Roussel to counter with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Roussel lands a beauty of a right hand that gets the crowd cheering.
Phillips with a poor takedown
and Roussel counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Roussel cracks Phillips with a good jab.
Phillips gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Phillips moves away from the strike by Roussel.
Roussel is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
Roussel throws a shot to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Roussel loads up on a big right hand but Phillips slips the punch.
Roussel takes a swing at Phillips's ribcage but misses.
Roussel throws an overhand right that lands on Phillips's shoulder, as Phillips tries to avoid the shot.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dexter Roussel dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Roussel is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roussel's guard.
Roussel wants to sweep here but Phillips controlling him for the moment.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Roussel can't keep his opponent in guard - Phillips advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Roussel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Phillips can do to turn this around?
Roussel is looking to improve his position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Roussel regains full guard. Nicely done.
Phillips stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Roussel swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Phillips advances position into side control!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel tries to buck Phillips off but Phillips is having none of it.
Phillips advances to mount.
Phillips prevents Roussel from getting the reversal.
Phillips is trying to take his opponent's back.
Phillips wants to control the pace but Roussel is squirming around nicely.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Roussel is looking to improve his position but Phillips isn't that keen on the idea.
Roussel defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Phillips.
Phillips is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Roussel has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Roussel bucks up and manages to get a nice reversal! He's in guard on the top - nicely done!
Roussel makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Our spies down at at MMA Training and Sparring Buddies inform us that Phillips has really been working on his submissions in the buildup to this fight. Will it pay off?
Phillips is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Phillips is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Phillips is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Roussel is aware though and is defending well.
Phillips has momentary wrist control but Roussel slips an elbow through the middle.
Roussel is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Roussel scoring with some ground and pound.
Roussel is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
Roussel got a little sloppy there for a moment and Phillips has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Roussel has managed to get both his arms back between Phillips's legs - danger averted.
Roussel scoring with punches to the head and body.
Phillips isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Roussel stacks Phillips on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Roussel!
Roussel connects with a decent looking elbow from side control that caused Phillips some visible discomfort.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Phillips takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Roussel is putting a hurting on Phillips here, landing some big shots from side control.
Phillips is rocked!
Phillips takes a nasty elbow to the side of the head.
Phillips is still in real trouble! Can Roussel finish him?
Both fighters have adopted an aggressive gameplan on the ground!
Roussel in side control here. He's dropped a big elbow there and Phillips looks hurt! Oh, he is hurt! Roussel turns on the heat and pounds him out for a TKO victory! Good killer instinct there!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:34 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel decided to hype himself up post fight. It was going well but he went on about it a bit too long and the crowd turned on him a little.
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