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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zeducous Zarandous (ranked 4124 p4p, 4403 weight class) and Sebastian Laksfoss (ranked 179 p4p, 190 weight class). Both fighters look pumped up here. Let's hope this is a good fight!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeducous Zarandous!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 1, fighting out of London, Sebastian Laksfoss!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, John Kavanagh and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Zarandous scores with a big left there. The judges will like that one.
Laksfoss looks really tired already! That doesn't bode well for a good, competitive fight!
Zarandous feints a jab promting Laksfoss to slip. Zarandous then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Laksfoss slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
 It looks like Sebastian Laksfoss has been cut.
Zarandous connects with a jab.
We've been told by Zarandous's head coaches at The Jungle Room that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Nice cross by Zarandous.
Laksfoss looks to clinch
and Laksfoss takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Zarandous lands a really nice looking cross but Laksfoss seems unphased.
Zarandous cracks Laksfoss with a good jab.
Laksfoss drops his hands momentarily and Zarandous takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
That has opened up Sebastian Laksfoss's cut even more.
Laksfoss looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Oooooh!!! Zarandous has knocked Laksfoss down with a huge combo! Zarandous steps away and waves a wobbly Laksfoss back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Laksfoss is rocked!
Laksfoss switches off momentarily and Zarandous cracks him with a monster right hand! Laksfoss topples backwards and makes a semi conscious attempt to cover up, as Zarandous dives in to land one more shot, before the referee has time to call the fight. What a finish by Zarandous!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:33 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Zeducous Zarandous!
Zeducous Zarandous took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, Northern Zombie for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Stanley Wagon (ranked 3100 p4p, 5127 weight class) and Buzz Dukes (ranked 360 p4p, 495 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Dukes's choice of entrance music: The heat is on.. Stanley Wagon has the edge in experience - let's see if he can make that count tonight.
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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 4 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Wagon!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Buzz Dukes!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Alyssa Summers and Steve Montenegro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagon lands a jab to the head.
Stanley Wagon seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice jab there from Wagon.
Wagon throws the left hand but Dukes avoids the punch easily.
A jab lands there for Wagon.
Wagon uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dukes.
Dukes changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Wagon tries to avoid it but Dukes manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Wagon to the ground. Wagon escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Wagon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagon slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Dukes wants to clinch.
Wagon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dukes forces Wagon back against the cage and clinches.
Dukes told us before the fight that he's been working on his elbows. An under utilised technique these days - let's see if it can sway the outcome of the fight.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon lands a shot to the body.
Our sources have told us that Wagon has been working on his knees in the buildup to the fight.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes lands a body punch in the clinch.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes unloads a knee to the mid-section. Wagon lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Dukes presses Wagon against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Wagon.
Dukes landing knees to the body.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Still in the clinch, Dukes scores with a nice short uppercut.
Dukes lands a glancing elbow in the clinch.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes scores with a shot to the side of Wagon's head.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Dukes effectively controlling the action here.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Dukes lands on the inside with an uppercut.
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!
Dukes lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Wagon backwards.
Wagon lands a shot to the body.
Dukes drops to a knee looking for a takedown but Wagon gets the underhooks and prevents it.
Dukes lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagon works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Dukes looks winded!
Dukes struggles to land a body shot inside as Wagon controls his hands.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes is stalling here. The referee will be looking to step in if he doesn't pick up the pace.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes looking to stall.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes can't find room to land a body shot as Wagon controls the action.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dukes's elbow.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Wagon is trying to keep an underhook but Dukes manages to get the takedown into half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagon is looking to escape.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dukes is looking to take a break and control but Wagon is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Wagon pushes Dukes off looking to stand but Dukes dives back in and keeps control.
Dukes trying to control the action but Wagon is working from the bottom.
The fighters are going at a pretty good pace and they're both starting to sweat now.
Dukes postures up and decides to stand up, from the half guard. The ref calls for Wagon to stand up.
Wagon throws out a powerful jab.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagon waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Dukes.
A telegraphed right hand from Wagon misses the target.
Wagon swings widly with a right hand
and Dukes counters with a nice kick to the body.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Wagon keeps the fight on the outside.
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 Stanley Wagon will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Wagon connects with a lovely jab that went straight through the gap between Dukes's hands.
Wagon tries to keep at a distance but Dukes has taken the fight into the clinch.
Wagon is working Dukes over against the cage.
Dukes leaning his opponent against the cage.
Wagon tries a body shot but Dukes blocks it.
Dukes landing knees to the body.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Buzz Dukes seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Wagon scores with a hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Dukes is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Wagon is defending well.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Dukes is breathing heavily.
Wagon misses with a shot to the kidneys.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Dukes.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Wagon.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
A right handed body shot lands from Wagon.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukes is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Wagon is keeping busy.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon works on Dukes's body with a couple of short punches.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
A right hook to the body lands for Wagon.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagon misses with a body punch.
Wagon lands a nice shot to the body.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon lands a body punch in the clinch.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon tries to work over Dukes's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Wagon struggles to land a body shot inside as Dukes controls his hands.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Dukes can do to turn this around?
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Dukes has Wagon pushed against the cage.
Dukes tries for a takedown but Wagon manages to get underhooks.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Dukes gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dukes tries to clinch up.
Good shot there by Wagon.
A swing and a miss from Wagon.
Wagon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagon works the jab nicely.
Dukes takes one on the button.
Wagon lands a head shot.
A jab from Wagon finds it's way through Dukes's defenses.
Dukes wants to clinch up but Wagon keeps it at a distance.
Wagon looks to throw the jab but Dukes is out of range.
Dukes misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Stanley Wagon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Dukes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wagon getting the better of the striking in that exchange.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Dukes staying out of range there.
Dukes rushes Wagon and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Dukes misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukes prevents a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon is leaning against Dukes and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
Wagon lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Dukes or not.
Dukes blocks a body shot from Wagon.
Wagon is pressed up against the cage. Dukes has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Wagon down to the mat. Wagon avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Dukes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukes unleashes a big counter combination but Wagon bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Wagon scores with a hook.
Stanley Wagon is winning the standup battle so far.
A big left from Wagon misses.
Dukes let fly with a counter punch to the body but it didn't land.
Wagon looks to land a left hand but Dukes moved out of range nicely.
Wagon loads up on a big right hand but Dukes slips the punch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Stanley Wagon dominated that second 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. And we move into the final round!
Dukes tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Wagon throws a big shot that misses.
Dukes with the counter takedown but Wagon avoids it easily.
Wagon lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
Wagon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Dukes goes for a double leg but Wagon avoids the attempt and the two fighters end up clinched against the cage as Wagon continues to drive forward.
Wagon is looking to counter punch.
Dukes shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Wagon defends it nicely.
Wagon swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Wagon looks to land a right hand but Dukes moved out of range.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes wants to counter the offense by Wagon and move into the clinch position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dukes wants to clinch
and Wagon counters with a stiff right hand.
Buzz Dukes is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Wagon lands an overhand right.
Wagon throws a poor cross that misses
and Dukes counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Dukes takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dukes keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Wagon.
Wagon misses with a looping left.
Dukes blocks a jab.
Dukes is looking for the big counter here.
Dukes tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Wagon paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Dukes fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Stanley Wagon has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Buzz Dukes.
Dukes staying out of range there.
Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Dukes has closed the distance and engaged Wagon in a clinch.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon misses with a punch to the body.
Wagon tries to throw a body punch but Dukes avoids it by throwing Wagon back against the cage.
Wagon tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Dukes's elbow.
Wagon can't find room to land a body shot as Dukes controls the action.
Wagon tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Wagon misses with a hook to the ribs.
Dukes manages to break the clinch.
Dukes throws a looping left and ducks down for a takedown. He's got his arms around Wagon's waist but Wagon gets an underhook and avoids the takedown by throwing Dukes off to one side.
Stanley Wagon is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Stanley Wagon is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Wagon throws a lazy right hand but Dukes sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
Wagon backing away here, and Dukes unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Wagon connects with the punch.
Dukes ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
A jab from Wagon misses.
Wagon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukes steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
Dukes takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dukes uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Wagon.
A big left from Wagon misses.
Wagon misses with an uppercut.
Dukes needs to keep his hands up - Wagon had a free shot at his head there.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagon as he avoids it easily.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dukes shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says Wagon as he avoids it easily.
Dukes has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
Wagon throws a shot from downtown. Dukes moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Dukes's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Wagon pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Wagon swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Dukes ducks under a wild hook from Wagon.
Dukes displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Wagon throws out the jab.
Wagon lands a jab.
Nice defenses there by Dukes.
Dukes moves out of range as Wagon strikes.
Wagon scores with a hook.
Wagon throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Dukes looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dukes fails with an attempt to clinch.
Dukes tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Wagon manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Wagon is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dukes tries to clinch up but Wagon circles away and keeps his distance.
Dukes shoots in for a double leg but Wagon sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
Nice jab there from Wagon.
Wagon throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Dukes sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Wagon is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Dukes.
Dukes uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Wagon.
Dukes slips a jab from Wagon.
Buzz Dukes has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Wagon cracks Dukes with a good jab.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Dukes moves into range and clinches up with Wagon.
Dukes tries to take the fight to the ground by pulling guard but can't manage it.
Wagon doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Dukes looking to throw knees to the head but Wagon is blocking nicely.
And that's the end of the fight!
Stanley Wagon showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Wagon, winning every round. Will the judges agree? They are the ones who matter, even if they are often depressingly incompetent. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alyssa Summers scores the fight 30:27
Judge Steve Montenegro scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Stanley Wagon!
A relieved looking Stanley Wagon thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
The defeated Buzz Dukes had this to say: 'I need to get better'.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Caiden Banks (ranked 5606 p4p, 2716 weight class) and Ripp Colton (ranked 266 p4p, 135 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 super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 1 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Caiden Banks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ripp Colton!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Lou da Vinci and David Schapiro.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Colton clinches with his opponent.
Colton decides to pull guard.
Banks wants to control from the top but Colton keeps moving.
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into side control.
Colton tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Banks wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Banks is moving around in side control but his primary objective seems to be to maintain the position.
Colton is looking to reverse the position.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks remains in side control and seems content to stay there. It's a versatile position from which he can work both strikes and submissions, whilst maintaining that control, so maybe he'll sit here for a while.
Banks tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
Colton is trying to improve his position.
Banks tries to move into full mount but can't pass Colton's legs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
There's not a lot going on here and the crowd are letting the fighters know they're not willing to tolerate a lack of action.
Banks gets to mount! Colton was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
Colton is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Banks takes a little breather and maintains the position. The referee will be looking for him to stay active from such a dominant position though.
Banks working the ground and pound effectively.
Colton has found himself in a tricky position here. He's been working his transitions in training so let's see if he can work his way out of it.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Colton is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks controlling the pace for now.
Colton is desperately trying to improve his position but Banks has a good base and remains in mount.
Colton tries to lock up and control but Banks gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Colton working to try and regain half guard.
Colton looks winded!
Colton keeps trying to improve his position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Banks looking to control but Colton is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Colton keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Banks controlling the position easily from mount.
Banks prevents Colton from getting the reversal.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Banks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Banks gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Colton successfully pulls guard.
Colton looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Banks passes into half guard.
Colton wants to get back to full guard but Banks has mounted him!
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Colton is trying desperately to improve position.
Colton is breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Colton wants to hold on but Banks pushes him away.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks trying to control but he's not successful this time.
Banks controlling from the full mount.
Banks is stalling here but it's allowed Colton to get half guard.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is defending well.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Banks slows the pace down in half guard.
Colton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Banks controlling the action here.
Colton looking for submissions off his back.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Colton is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Banks is keen to just control but Colton is a slippery customer.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Banks perhaps working for something from half guard, or maybe not. It looks like he's just sitting there.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Colton moves into the clinch.
Banks pulls guard successfully.
Banks is pulling down on Colton's head to control his posture.
Banks has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
Banks is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Colton defends well.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Colton sitting in guard here, content to control.
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banks is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Caiden Banks dominated that second 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. This is the final round!
Colton closes the distance and presses his opponent up against the cage.
Banks jumps guard.
Banks controlling Colton's posture.
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Banks working for submissions but it's allowed Colton to get to half guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Banks looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Banks looking for submissions off his back.
Banks is looking to control Colton's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Banks avoid being mounted?
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Banks actively working from the bottom here.
Banks regains full guard. Nicely done.
Colton takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Banks working a defensive guard here.
Banks is really struggling to control Colton but he's trying to hold on to the position.
Banks working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Colton doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Colton manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Banks looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Banks might be looking to lock onto one of his opponent's long limbs for a submission, whilst we're on the ground.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Banks can't keep his opponent in guard - Colton advances to half guard, no doubt looking to mount.
Banks trying to hold on to Colton's head to control him but Colton postures up.
Banks is pressing down on Colton's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Colton is looking to work some ground and pound but Banks has wrist control.
Banks throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Colton pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Banks is keeping the position for now.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Colton clinches up against the cage.
Banks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Colton can do to turn this around?
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Colton pulls guard effortlessly.
Banks wants to pass the guard but Colton is keeping the position.
Ripp Colton has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Caiden Banks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Colton throwing strikes off his back to little effect.
And that's the end of the fight!
Ripp Colton comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Banks has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Lou da Vinci scores the fight 29:28
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Caiden Banks!
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Colin Hasty (ranked 2718 p4p, 1909 weight class) and Emmanuel Couture (ranked 343 p4p, 254 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Colin Hasty has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Colin Hasty seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Colin Hasty!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 4 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmanuel Couture!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Jonathan Paton and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hasty closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Couture swats away the attempt to clinch by Hasty.
Couture cracks Hasty with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Couture drops a shoulder and throws an uppercut that cracks Hasty right on the button. Hasty goes down! Couture follows him to the mat and finishes the job with more strikes! Couture gets the win via TKO!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Emmanuel Couture!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Small Richard (ranked 1125 p4p, 2643 weight class) and Caleb Jones (ranked 96 p4p, 215 weight class). Caleb Jones has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 5 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Richard!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Helsinki, Caleb Jones!
The judges for this bout are Eddie Farnsworth, Steve Montenegro and John Kavanagh.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones is looking to clinch but Richard is avoiding it.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
Jones can't do much from the bottom here.
Richard scores with punches from side control.
Richard taking a breather here.
Richard definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Richard scores with a couple of short elbows.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones parries the strikes from Richard easily there. Richard is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Jones to escape.
Jones is trying to control Richard's posture but Richard avoids it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Richard looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Richard is trying to get an arm triangle but Jones is defending well.
Jones tries to improve position but can't.
Jones is working to avoid the ground and pound but Richard connects with a decent elbow.
Richard goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Jones has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Richard but great work by Jones.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard tries to bench press Jones off him but Jones keeps the position.
Jones has an Americana. Richard didn't react quickly enough there and he's in big trouble now! He tries to squirm out but is forced to tap! Jones is delighted and gyrates in front of the ring girls. They seem to like the attention - it'll be interesting to see if Jones hooks up with any of them at the after show party.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:26 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Caleb Jones!
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Jake Jones (ranked 982 p4p, 877 weight class) and Jon Meril (ranked 139 p4p, 128 weight class). Meril has chosen YEAT - Get Busy as his entrance music. Jake Jones is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples... Tweaking his own nipples that is.
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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 9 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jake Jones!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 4 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Meril!
The judges for this bout are John Kavanagh, Franklyn Lucas and Reed Andrews.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jones loads up on a big right hand but Meril slips the punch.
Meril slips a straight right by Jones.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Jake Jones seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jones connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Meril looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Meril uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jones.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones misses with a right hand
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones misses with a looping left.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
A nice side step and Meril releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Meril.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Meril tries to counter by closing the distance.
Jones tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Meril was well out of range. Poor timing from Jones.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Jones misses the jab.
Jones misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a straight right hand.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a hook but Meril avoids it easily.
Meril is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Jones with a body shot.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A looping hook to the body misses from Jones. Meril does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a body punch
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a left and a right that stings Jones.
Meril slips under a jab from Jones.
Meril is looking for the big counter here.
Jones misses with a straight left.
A nice side step and Meril releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
We've been told by Jones's head coaches at DF Fitnesscentrum that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Jones throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses the body punch
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones scores with a sloppy right hand. Meril should have avoided that one.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
Meril throws a counter combo.
A decent looking cross lands there for Jones.
Jones scores with a nice strike.
Meril defending well as Jones loads up on a big left hand.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Jones clinches up with Meril and pushes him back against the cage.
Meril blocking some punches.
Meril misses with a hook from the clinch.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Jones tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Jones throws a punch but it's blocked by Meril.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Meril lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Jones backwards.
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 Jake Jones will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Meril bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Jones throws out a loose jab but Meril uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jones throws a right hand that misses
and Meril counters with a two punch combo.
Jones looks to land a left hand but Meril moved out of range nicely.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
Jones swings for the body but Meril moves out of range.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a jab to the body
and Meril counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Meril slips a jab from Jones.
A countering left hand to the body from Meril misses.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
Jon Meril seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jones misses with a lunging right hand
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Meril moves away.
Jones misses with a left hand
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
Jones lands a nice hook to Meril's body. Meril takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jones misses the body punch
and Meril counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Jones gets a clinch.
Jones fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Meril blocks an uppercut.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Meril backwards.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones taking a breather.
Meril has a couple of punches blocked by Jones.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Meril blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
Jones working aggressively here.
Jones misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Meril blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Meril.
Jones lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
Jones has a couple of punches blocked by Meril.
Jake Jones has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Meril misses with a short punch on the inside.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
Jones working aggressively here.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones misses with some punches.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
The referee calls for Jones to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Jones.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
A head punch on the inside from Jones fails to land.
Jones working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
A head punch on the inside from Meril fails to land.
Meril blocking some punches.
Jones misses with the head strike.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Meril.
Jones throws a head punch that misses.
Jones controlling the action here for a moment.
Meril lands with a left to the head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Jake Jones dominated that second round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Meril uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Jones.
A nice side step and Meril releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Jones throws a sloppy body shot
and Jones takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Jones misses the jab.
Meril looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jones thuds a left hand into Meril's body.
Jones swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones looks to score with a jab to the body but Meril is just out of range.
Jones moves to clinch but Meril breaks away
and Meril counters with a series of strikes. Jones will be more careful next time no doubt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jones misses with a shot to the body
enabling Meril to counter with a crisp jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Meril moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
Jones swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jones tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Meril cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jones swings widly with a right hand
and Meril counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Meril moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones throws a jab but it's blocked by Meril.
A telegraphed right hand from Jones misses the target.
Despite the aggression on Meril's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Jones fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Meril ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
As Jones backs off Meril throws a huge counter combo but Jones manages to avoid it all.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jones misses with an uppercut. Meril saw that one coming.
A countering left hand to the body from Meril misses.
Jones with a nice cross.
Jones lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Meril at a distance.
Jones throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Meril's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Jones connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Meril scrambles back to his feet.
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!
Jones misses with a shot to the body
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jones tries to clinch up
and Meril counters with a three punch combo that has Jones backing up. Jones nods at Meril to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jones throws a poor cross that misses
and Meril connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Meril paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Jones rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Meril counters with a one-two to the body.
Jake Jones is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Jones misses with an uppercut
and Meril counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Jon Meril has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Jones fails with an attempt to clinch.
Jones throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Meril sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Meril throws a counter combo.
Jones swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice defenses there by Meril.
Jones closes the distance looking to clinch
and Meril counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jones thinking.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Meril moves out of range as Jones strikes.
Jones tries to close the distance and clinch up but Meril swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Jones is looking to clinch but Meril is avoiding it.
Meril unleashes a big counter combination but Jones bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Jones throws a body shot but no joy.
Meril lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Meril ducks under a wild hook from Jones.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Meril avoids the body shot from Jones.
Meril is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Jon Meril.
I think Jones has won this one but let's see what the judges have to say. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight 29:28
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight 28:29
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 29:28
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Jake Jones!
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Thomas Forrester Jr (ranked 961 p4p, 1135 weight class) and Fabio Gurgel (ranked 155 p4p, 176 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Thomas Forrester Jr!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Fabio Gurgel!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, Jorge Garcia and Bruno Lombardi.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Forrester Jr connects with a jab.
It looks like Fabio Gurgel has been cut.
Forrester Jr misses with a series of wild punches.
Forrester Jr throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Gurgel.
A big right from Gurgel misses.
Gurgel shoots in for a takedown. He's persisting with it as Forrester Jr sprawls well. Forrester Jr wins this battle and keeps the fight standing. Gurgel gets slowly back to his feet.
Forrester Jr throws the left hand but Gurgel avoids the punch easily.
Fabio Gurgel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Nice sprawl there from Forrester Jr as Gurgel shoots in.
No luck with that takedown attempt from Gurgel.
Thomas Forrester Jr has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Fabio Gurgel.
Forrester Jr scores with a crisp jab that stopped Gurgel in his tracks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Forrester Jr gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Gurgel sitting in guard here, content to control.
Forrester Jr on his back here. We all know that wrestlers don't like being on their back so let's see if Forrester Jr tries to get out of the position.
Forrester Jr throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Forrester Jr keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Forrester Jr is trying to keep Gurgel in close.
Forrester Jr keeping moving, preventing Gurgel from controlling successfully.
Forrester Jr is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Gurgel defends well.
The referee claps his hands together and tells the fighters to work.
Gurgel trying to control but Forrester Jr is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Thomas Forrester Jr is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Forrester Jr fails to land with a series of punches.
Forrester Jr throws a combination. Gurgel tries to block but a couple of punches get through.
Gurgel with a lazy takedown attempt
and Forrester Jr counters with a left and a right that stings Gurgel.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Forrester Jr stuns Gurgel with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Forrester Jr lands with a good body shot.
Forrester Jr comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Gurgel throws a wild hook but Forrester Jr just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! Gurgel gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Forrester Jr raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:17 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Thomas Forrester Jr!
After the big win, Thomas Forrester Jr made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Man (ranked 443 p4p, 785 weight class) and Marco Natta (ranked 33 p4p, 59 weight class). Man, I cannot wait for this one!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 7 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Natta!
The judges for this bout are John Roberts, Chad Campbell and Jonathan Paton.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natta misses with a wild body shot.
Man attempts a counter takedown but Natta avoids it well and moves away.
A slow jab from Natta misses its intended target.
Natta closes the distance and pushes Man back into the cage.
Man has hold of one of Natta's legs. Natta is fighting the takedown attempt but Man gets the trip and lands the takedown into guard.
Man trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Man has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Man's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta has a closed guard, preventing Man from standing up.
Natta is trying to keep Man in close.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man content to sit in guard, stalling... Great. Oh but he could get punished here because Natta has locked up a guillotine! Natta's face is contorted as he sqeezes tight on the submission attempt - will he finish? Man is holding on here and Natta must be using up a lot of energy. Man has gone limp! He's out! He's out cold! Natta gets to his feet, tossing aside his stricken foe. Arms raised, he milks the applause from the crowd. Great submission!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Natta!
Our winner, Marco Natta, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 223 p4p, 573 weight class) and Dean Stomp (ranked 21 p4p, 45 weight class). The crowd seem to be enjoying Stomp's choice of entrance music: 80/20SKYBEEF. This should be fireworks!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 11 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Dean Stomp!
The judges for this bout are Dean Styles, Bruno Lombardi and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Stomp gets caught on his heels momentarily as he allows Hall to score an easy takedown into full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Stomp looking to control.
Stomp is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Stomp trying to control the position.
Hall trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Hall advances to half guard.
Stomp is trying to maintain the position but Hall is very close to passing his half guard.
Hall will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Hall tries to pass the half guard into mount. Stomp knows what he's doing though and prevents the attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Stomp is in trouble now - Hall has advanced to mount!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Stomp defends a decent attempt at a guillotine from Hall.
Stomp working to try and regain half guard.
Stomp tries to lock up and control but Hall gives him a forearm to the face and pushes him away.
Hall pushing the pace here, looking to move to his opponents back and work for a finish.
Hall can't quite control the action as he would like just now, as Stomp is looking to escape.
Hall has hold of an arm here, looking to extend it. He's committed to the armbar attempt here! Will he get it?! Yes! Stomp is forced to tap!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Richard Hall!
Richard Hall retains his featherweight title!
After winning the bout, Richard Hall 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 welterweight MMA rules bout between Jon Jackson (ranked 93 p4p, 262 weight class) and Roger Glover (ranked 13 p4p, 37 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Jon Jackson has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Jon Jackson seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the welterweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 17 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Jon Jackson!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Roger Glover!
The judges for this bout are Reed Andrews, Chad Campbell and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Glover tries to bum rush Jackson with a series of wild strikes but Jackson uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Glover lands with a right hand.
Jackson punishes Glover's body with a nice straight punch.
Jackson takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a straight punch to the midsection.
Jackson takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Glover looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Glover misses with a double jab
and Jackson counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
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!
Jackson seems to be working for a kimura but Glover defends the submission attempt.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Glover can do anything to dispel that myth.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Glover is looking to improve his position.
Jackson throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Jackson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Glover trying to hold on to Jackson's head to control him but Jackson postures up.
Jackson is pressing down on Glover's thigh, looking to free his foot. Glover is holding on for now.
We've been hearing good reports from Jackson's training camp. Apparently he has been rolling around with some good quality BJJ practitioners and has been sharpening his skills. Let's see if that has an impact on the fight today.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Jackson looking for an armbar but decides to keep the dominant position instead.
Jackson goes for an armbar but he's not got it
Glover turns into him and now he's in Jackson's guard.
Glover got a little sloppy there for a moment and Jackson has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Glover has managed to get both his arms back between Jackson's legs - danger averted.
Glover slows down the pace of the fight, as he sits in guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Glover controls from within his opponent's guard.
Jackson escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Glover gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Jackson working for a triangle but Glover defends it easily.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Jackson is trying to control the position from the bottom.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Glover's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Glover tries to free his leg and advance position but Jackson is retaining full guard.
Jackson keeping moving, preventing Glover from controlling successfully.
Glover must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Jackson looks to be working for a triangle here. Oh, it looks like he might have it! Glover has picked Jackson up and slammed him! Jackson can't keep hold of the triangle and Glover manages to pass to side control!
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Glover trying to control the position but Jackson is working away.
Jackson is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
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 Jon Jackson will probably get the nod.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Jackson throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Glover leaves Jackson with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Jackson misses with a right hand
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Jackson misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Glover.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover thows a left - swing and a miss!
Jackson looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Glover is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson ducks under a wild hook from Glover.
Jackson attempts a counter takedown but Glover avoids it well and moves away.
Jackson misses with an uppercut. Glover saw that one coming.
Jackson swings widly with a right hand
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover connects with a body shot that sends Jackson's belly button to the back.
Jackson throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Glover stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Glover loads up on a big right hand but Jackson slips the punch.
A big left from Glover misses.
Glover throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Jackson swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Jackson throws a right hand that misses
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a three punch combo that has Jackson backing up. Jackson nods at Glover to acknowledge the strikes.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Glover scores with a jab to the jaw of his opponent.
Glover throws a shot from downtown. Jackson moves away and avoids it.
Jackson fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Glover avoids it really well and circles away.
Jackson shoots and misses
and Glover counters with a straight right hand.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover punishes Jackson's body with a nice straight punch.
A telegraphed takedown attempt from Jackson is defended easily by Glover.
Glover just misses with a punch to the body.
Jackson shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Glover to counter with a crisp jab.
Jackson falls off balance throwing a combination
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roger Glover is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Glover.
Jackson gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Glover counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Glover has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Jackson misses with a takedown
and Glover counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Jackson thinking.
Glover lands with a straight right. Jackson didn't see that one coming.
Glover throws a right hand that Jackson ducks under and follows up with a left that Jackson also avoids with ease.
Jon Jackson seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Jackson misses with a hook to the body
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jackson swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with an uppercut.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Glover throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Jackson stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Jackson swings for the body but Glover moves out of range.
Jackson fails with the takedown.
A looping hook to the body misses from Jackson. Glover does a little dance to reset his feet.
Jackson with a poor takedown
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Jackson was well out of range. Poor timing from Glover.
Jackson appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jackson has his takedown stuffed
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Jackson throws a loose over hand right and dives in with a double leg takedown. Glover tries to sprawl but it's too late and the fighters hit the mat. Jackson is in Glover's guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson drops back, looking for a kneebar! Glover looks panicked! The fighters roll across the mat, one looking to finish, one looking to escape. Glover looks to have wriggled free... Yes, he's got his leg free and he's dived into side control! Good work there from Glover!
Jackson wants to control but Glover postures up.
Glover wants to control but Jackson is keeping him busy.
Jackson can't do much from the bottom here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Glover controlling from side mount.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for a sweep but Glover has passed into full mount! Oh no!
Glover sitting in mount, just looking to control for the moment.
Jackson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Jackson sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Glover really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Jackson. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Jackson gets full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Jackson looking for subs off his back but Glover has passed one foot through into half guard.
Jackson with the active half guard here but Glover passes nicely into side control.
Jackson tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Glover wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Glover trying to control the action but Jackson is working from the bottom.
Glover tries to advance to mount but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Well. There's a bit of a lull in the action here and the crowd are starting to get restless.
Jackson is trying to get back to half guard. He's pushing on Glover's leg. He's managed it. Nice work.
Jackson is looking for a sweep. Glover is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Glover is just sitting in half guard, waiting for something to happen.
Jackson trying to control here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jackson slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Jackson has his hands on Glover's head, controlling the position.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover really dominated that round.
That's time! Jackson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Glover looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jackson misses the body punch
letting Glover counter with a right hand.
Glover fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Glover lands a nice hook to Jackson's body. Jackson takes it in his stride and looks to land his own strikes.
Jackson throws a jab when Glover was well out of range.
It seemed like Glover was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Jackson looking to score a takedown here. Glover is defending well but Jackson drives through and ends up in Glover's guard.
Jackson drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Glover dives on top into guard.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Jackson looking for submissions from the bottom but instead Glover passes into side control.
Jackson is trying to control Glover's posture but Glover avoids it.
Glover tries to cartwheel into mount but he doesn't manage it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Jackson manages to get back to half guard.
Glover takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Jackson manages to get to full guard.
Jackson is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
Jackson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Glover can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover looking to pass the guard.
Jackson working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Glover doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Glover manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
Glover is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Glover trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jackson wants to sweep here but Glover controlling him for the moment.
Glover showing good wrestling skills to control the position.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Glover fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jackson looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Roger Glover dominated that fourth round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Glover lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Jackson at a distance.
Jackson looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Glover scores with a shot to the body.
Glover throws a looping overhand right but Jackson ducks down to avoid it.
Glover fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Jackson manages to avoid it.
Glover lands a head shot.
Jackson with a poor takedown
and Glover counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Glover throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Nice takedown defense from Glover. No joy for Jackson on that attempt.
Jackson ducks right into an uppercut from Glover.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jackson fails to land the takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Jon Jackson. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Glover ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Jackson thows a left - swing and a miss!
Roger Glover seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Jackson drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Jackson throws a sloppy body shot
and Glover counters with a stiff right hand.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson throws a predictable looking body shot
and Glover counters with a right hand to the body.
Both of our modern day gladiators look out of it here - a gruelling 5 rounds of action taking it's toll on them, no doubt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jab by Glover.
Glover lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Nice body punch from Glover.
Glover avoids the body shot from Jackson.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Left hook, right uppercut from Glover.
Jackson scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Glover scores with a body shot.
Jackson lands a slapping body shot.
Glover misses the shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Glover throws a one two combo.
Jackson misses with a looping left.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson with a lazy takedown attempt
and Glover cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Jackson takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Jackson throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Glover counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Glover fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Jackson misses with a wild body shot.
Glover looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Jackson shoots in with a takedown attempt and he has Glover pinned against the cage. Glover gets the underhooks and manages to circle away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Glover with a jab.
Jackson pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Glover throws out a counter right but Jackson avoids it with no problem.
Jackson is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Glover lands a jab-cross combination.
Jon Jackson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Roger Glover is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Jackson misses with a takedown attempt
and Glover counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
And that's the end of the fight!
Roger Glover comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I think Glover has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 5 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Reed Andrews scores the fight 46:49
Judge Chad Campbell scores the fight 46:49
Judge John Roberts scores the fight 46:49
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Roger Glover!
Roger Glover is the new welterweight champion!
Roger Glover decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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