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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Zilvinas Umantas (ranked 3733 p4p, 24067 weight class) and Jimmy Uso (ranked 397 p4p, 508 weight class). Jimmy Uso is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference 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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Zilvinas Umantas!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Jimmy Uso!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Uso tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Umantas manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Umantas appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Uso fails in his attempt to clinch.
The fight stays on the outside here - Uso looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Uso is looking to clinch but Umantas is avoiding it.
Umantas feints and as Uso raises his hands in defense, Umantas changes levels and drives through with a takedown into guard.
Uso tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Umantas trying to control but Uso is working from the bottom.
Uso striking from his own guard.
Umantas passes into half guard under a barage of strikes.
Umantas wants to work for an arm triangle but Uso is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Umantas prevents Uso from improving his position.
Uso is refusing to be controlled, as Umantas sits in half guard.
Umantas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Umantas tries to pass to full mount but Uso defends it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Umantas wants to lay and pray for a moment but Uso keeps working.
Uso really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Umantas. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Uso missing with punches from the bottom.
Umantas is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Uso misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Uso throws a strike from the bottom that misses.
Umantas trying to mount his opponent but Uso defends it.
Umantas is working for a kimura but Uso is defending it quite comfortably.
Uso punching from the bottom.
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.
Umantas blocks the strikes from Uso.
Umantas is figuring out what he wants to do next.
Uso is looking to get full guard. It looks like he might be successful but at the last minute Umantas jumps into side control!
Uso manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Uso flails away from the bottom but he's not doing any damage.
Umantas blocks the strikes from Uso.
Uso is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Umantas's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Umantas's back!
Uso lands shots from the back.
Umantas is defending well here and trying to improve his position.
Uso is not going to allow Umantas to sit and survive in this position.
Uso keeps control of the position as Umantas tries to break free.
Uso avoiding Umantas 's attempts to control his hands.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Uso.
Umantas looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Umantas trying to control the hands but Uso won't let him.
Uso controlling well, preventing Umantas from escaping the position.
Watch the back of the head! Comes the shout from the referee towards Uso.
Umantas tries to escape the position.
Umantas is working hard here to advance position.
Uso is looking to finish with some ground and pound!
Umantas trying to control the position but Uso manages to sink in the hooks.
Uso lands punches and elbows.
Umantas trying to control the hands but Uso won't let him.
Uso cracks Umantas with a big shot to the side of the head Umantas is covering up - he's in big trouble! Uso connects with another shot that knocks Umantas out cold! Uso stands above his unconscious opponent and soaks up the roars from the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:58 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Jimmy Uso!
A determined Jimmy Uso didn't want to dwell on this fight in his post fight interview. Instead he was more keen to state he wants a title shot. Let's see if he gets it!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Marco Natta (ranked 551 p4p, 4465 weight class) and Kadyn Mercer (ranked 27 p4p, 263 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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BJJ Brown Belt
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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 12 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Natta!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Kadyn Mercer!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Natta tries to counter by clinching up but Mercer breaks away and moves out of range.
Natta misses with a looping left.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Natta.
Mercer closes the distance and clinches.
Mercer jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Mercer fails to pull the fight into his guard.
Mercer fails to pull guard.
Marco Natta has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Kadyn Mercer.
Mercer jumps guard but Natta stands there with Mercer around his waist. Mercer gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Natta misses with a hook to the ribs.
Natta manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Natta is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mercer defends well.
Natta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer slows down the pace of the fight for a moment. He'll need to remain active if he doesn't want to see the fight stood back up.
Natta definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Mercer is proving a slippery customer.
Natta has Mercer pulled in close to control his posture.
The referee looks like he's ready to step in and stand the fighters back up.
Natta throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Natta not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
That's two 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.
A telegraphed right hand from Natta misses the target.
Natta takes a swing at Mercer's ribcage but misses.
Natta just misses with a punch to the body.
Mercer moves out of range as Natta strikes.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Natta pushes him off.
Natta seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Mercer wants to clinch.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Nice uppercut lands for Natta. That snapped Mercer's head back.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Mercer looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Natta looks to score with a jab to the body but Mercer is just out of range.
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Natta is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Mercer.
Natta is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Mercer.
Mercer fails in his attempt to clinch.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natta misses with an uppercut.
Mercer has Natta up against the cage in a clinch.
Mercer tries to pull guard but Natta won't allow it.
Mercer jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Mercer gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Mercer tries to clinch but Natta is having none of it.
Mercer is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Natta forces Mercer back against the cage and clinches.
Mercer blocks a body shot from Natta.
Natta jumps guard.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natta working a defensive guard here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta looking to control.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that round.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mercer slips under a jab.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer moves in looking to clinch but Natta pushes him off.
Mercer gets tackled into the cage by Natta. Natta maintains the clinch.
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Mercer wants to pass the guard but Natta is keeping the position.
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Mercer seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Natta has an active guard here but Mercer has managed to pass into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer performing his best blanket impression for a moment.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Natta wants to improve his position but Mercer is controlling well.
Mercer wants to lay and pray for a moment but Natta keeps working.
That's two 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.
Natta is trying to control but Mercer passes into side control!
Natta is looking for a sweep.
Mercer is looking to take a break and control but Natta is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Natta is looking for a sweep.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Kadyn Mercer seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Mercer fails with an attempt to clinch.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Natta.
Mercer uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Natta.
Natta misses with a body shot.
Mercer is looking to clinch.
Mercer wants to clinch up but Natta keeps it at a distance.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
Natta avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
A jab from Natta misses.
Mercer tries to clinch there but Natta circles away.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natta keeps the fight on the outside.
Mercer tries to clinch but Natta is having none of it.
Natta tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Mercer manages to circle out of the way.
Natta circles away from the clinch attempt.
Mercer steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Natta.
Wow, both these guys are really going for it!
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up but Natta swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Natta throws a body punch but Mercer moves out of range.
Natta swats away the attempt to clinch by Mercer.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Mercer uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Natta.
Mercer tries to counter with a clinch but Natta shakes him off and moves away.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Natta moves into the clinch successfully.
Natta pulls guard successfully.
Mercer being controlled here momentarily.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Marco Natta dominated that second round.
That's time! Back to the action! Let's hear some noise people - this is the final round!
Natta gets in close and instigates a clinch.
Natta is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Mercer can do to turn this around?
Natta successfully pulls guard.
Mercer is stalling in the full guard.
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Natta keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mercer's corner is telling him to maintain position.
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mercer wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Natta paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Mercer avoids the body shot from Natta.
Mercer moves away from the strike by Natta.
Natta missing with a left hand there. Mercer was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Natta clinches up with Mercer and pushes him back against the cage.
Mercer jumps guard but Natta turns him against the cage and keeps the fight standing.
Natta manages to pull guard.
Mercer must be cautious of submissions here, given that his opponent has the superior Jiu Jitsu.
Natta keeping moving, preventing Mercer from controlling successfully.
Mercer controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natta is trying to control the position but Mercer postures up.
Mercer trying to control the position from guard on top but Natta is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Natta pulls Mercer in close to his closed guard and prevents Mercer from doing any damage or advancing position.
Mercer trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Mercer tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Natta manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mercer tries to clinch up.
Mercer tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
As Mercer tries to get set, Natta tries to push him back and clinch up but Mercer manages to avoid the attempt.
Natta throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Mercer tries to clinch up but Natta circles away and keeps his distance.
Mercer is looking to clinch but Natta is avoiding it.
Mercer tries to close the distance and clinch but Natta swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Natta closes the distance and pushes Mercer back into the cage.
Natta manages to pull guard.
Natta is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mercer is aware though and is defending well.
Marco Natta is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Mercer trying to control but Natta is working from the bottom.
Natta looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Natta keeping full guard, as Mercer tries to pass.
Natta has his hands on Mercer's head, controlling the position.
Natta continues to stall.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Kadyn Mercer has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Mercer instigates a clinch.
And that's the end of the fight!
Marco Natta showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Natta 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 Steve Smith scores the fight 30:27
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Marco Natta!
A relieved looking Marco Natta thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Tyler Westlake (ranked 3249 p4p, 3437 weight class) and Colt Wagner (ranked 368 p4p, 379 weight class). Chooooooooon! I think Westlake might be my favorite fighter, now he's come out to Tek It (Sped Up). 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 lightweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 5 - 9 - 1, fighting out of Montreal, Tyler Westlake!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Colt Wagner!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Alec Ball and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Wagner closes this distance looking for a takedown but Westlake circles away.
Wagner is looking to clinch.
Westlake shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Westlake showed some decent athleticism there.
Wagner manages to create a bit of space in order to work his way back to his feet. Westlake keeps hold of his opponent and drives him back against the cage.
Wagner wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Wagner lands an elbow that stopped Westlake in his tracks for a moment.
Wagner wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Wagner lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Wagner decides to pull guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Westlake stops Wagner from standing up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Wagner wants to control but instead he gets his guard passed and Westlake is now in half guard.
Wagner looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Wagner really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Westlake. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
Westlake controlling the action here.
Westlake stands up from half guard.
Wagner is looking to clinch but Westlake is avoiding it.
Westlake slaps away a takedown attempt from Wagner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Westlake drops down looking for a counter takedown but Wagner sprawls and moves away.
Wagner digs a good body shot into Westlake's ribs.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Wagner, as that shot connected.
Wagner shoots in but no luck this time.
Westlake wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Tyler Westlake has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Colt Wagner.
A chopping leg kick lands by Wagner.
Wagner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
Wagner pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
Westlake prevents Wagner from breaking the clinch.
Wagner manages to break the clinch.
Westlake shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlake stands up from half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westlake half commits to a counter takedown before pushing away, out of range.
Wagner tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Westlake decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Wagner's guard.
Westlake is looking to work some ground and pound but Wagner has wrist control.
Westlake decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Westlake stuffs the takedown.
Wagner throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Westlake looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
A big right from Wagner misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlake slaps away a takedown attempt from Wagner, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Wagner looks winded!
Westlake shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Wagner's guard.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Westlake passes into half guard.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Westlake missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Westlake with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Colt Wagner will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Wagner has managed to clinch.
Wagner pushes off an throws an elbow but Westlake leans to the side and avoids it. We're back to clinching against the cage.
Westlake has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Wagner after a bit of a struggle.
Westlake blocks an elbow strike.
Wagner breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Nice sprawl there from Wagner as Westlake shoots in.
Wagner throws a body punch but Westlake moves out of range.
Westlake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Westlake went nuts there looking for a big combo counter but none of the flurry connected.
Wagner clinches with his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake is working for takedown but Wagner is calmly controlling the position for now.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Tyler Westlake. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Wagner throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Wagner.
Wagner manages to break the clinch.
Westlake keeps the fight on the outside.
Westlake is looking to counter the offense by Wagner and move into the clinch.
Wagner shoots in for a takedown. "Ole!" shouts Westlake as he jumps to the side.
Wagner tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Westlake manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Westlake avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Wagner shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Westlake counters by moving into the clinch. Good anticipation by Westlake.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wagner looks to throw an elbow but misses.
Wagner lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Wagner with the Thai clinch. He's looking to land a big knee but he's not managed it this time.
Westlake breaks the clinch.
Westlake takes the fight into the clinch.
Westlake blocks an elbow strike from Wagner.
A nice right hand lands inside from Wagner.
Wagner tries to break free but Westlake pushes him back against the cage.
Wagner misses with a short punch on the inside.
Wagner lands a right hand.
Wagner is trying to break the clinch but Westlake is controlling him.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Wagner wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Westlake has him pressed against the cage.
Colt Wagner seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
A quick uppercut on the inside from Wagner.
Wagner throws a head punch that misses.
Wagner misses with the head strike.
Wagner has a couple of punches blocked by Westlake.
Westlake has clasped his hands together around Wagner's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Wagner bucks up and manages to escape back to his feet!
Wagner gets to the clinch - let's see what his plan is here.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Westlake pulls guard effortlessly.
Westlake is pulling down on Wagner's head to control his posture.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Westlake has butterfly guard. He's looking to stand up here. He pushes Wagner off him and springs to his feet nicely. The crowd applauds.
Wagner tries to close the distance and clinch up but Westlake swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Wagner scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Wagner looks to land a combination. Westlake sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Westlake keeps the fight on the outside.
Wagner tries to clinch but Westlake moves out of range.
Westlake changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Wagner throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Westlake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Wagner looks to clinch
and Westlake counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Wagner is breathing heavily.
Westlake prevents Wagner from standing back up.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Colt Wagner 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! Let's get this one finished - here comes the final round!
The fight stays on the outside here - Wagner looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
Westlake appears to be looking for a counter takedown.
Colt Wagner seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Wagner tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Westlake throws a big counter combination but Wagner scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Wagner tries to pull guard but Westlake holds him up against the cage and eventually Wagner drops back down to his feet.
Wagner makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Westlake manages to pull guard. Let's see whether he can land a sub off his back.
Westlake throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Westlake is adopting a defensive guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Westlake bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Wagner's guard.
Westlake stays in close to Wagner's body and controls the position.
Wagner wants to stand and escape but Westlake is having none of it.
Tyler Westlake overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Wagner working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Westlake.
Wagner is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
Westlake controls the pace of the fight for a moment.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Westlake.
Westlake fakes an overhand right and shoots for a takedown. Wagner sprawls well initially but Westlake persists and gets the takedown into half guard.
Wagner scrambles, trying to get to his feet, but Westlake manages to mount him!
Wagner takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Westlake breaks from Wagner's wrist control and lands an elbow.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Westlake controlling his opponent.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Westlake landing strikes from the mount.
Westlake lands a big shot there that rocks Wagner but he's holding on and managing to survive for now.
Westlake get's back to his feet.
Wagner swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Wagner is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Westlake rather than just go for the knockout.
Westlake drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Westlake circles away from the clinch attempt
and Westlake counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagner won't be happy with that.
Wagner wants to get back to his feet but Westlake is dominant here and he's now got Wagner's back!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Wagner is covering up but some of the strikes from Westlake are getting through and doing damage.
Westlake is working for the choke. He's slipped one arm under the chin. Wagner has to defend the other arm for all he's worth... but Westlake has managed to get that arm free too and he's tightening the choke! Wagner taps out and looks absolutely disgusted with himself. Westlake doesn't care though - he's delighted!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Tyler Westlake!
An out of breath Tyler Westlake 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 bantamweight MMA rules bout between Toshiro Hitsugaya (ranked 2309 p4p, 2115 weight class) and Theodore Bundy (ranked 158 p4p, 146 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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146
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6 - 8 - 0 |
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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 8 - 7 - 0, fighting out of New York, Toshiro Hitsugaya!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Theodore Bundy!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hitsugaya throws a shot from downtown. Bundy moves away and avoids it.
Bundy connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Hitsugaya! He's out on his feet! Bundy rushes in and drops Hitsugaya with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:10 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). Theodore Bundy!
Theodore Bundy managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Northern Zombie, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Joe McConnell (ranked 1657 p4p, 1554 weight class) and Kamu Havas (ranked 95 p4p, 89 weight class). Havas has chosen LXST CXNTURY - CARBON MIST as his entrance music. Kamu Havas told me before the fight that he's been watching a lot of DVDs so let's see if that helps him in this one! I can't wait to find out!
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8 - 8 - 0 |
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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 9 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Joe McConnell!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Kamu Havas!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Steve Smith and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell misses with an uppercut
and Havas counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps McConnell thinking.
McConnell moves in looking to clinch but Havas pushes him off.
Havas looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
A big right from Havas misses.
McConnell throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Havas counters with a straight right hand.
McConnell tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Havas paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Havas throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McConnell moves into range and clinches up with Havas.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Kamu Havas has been cut.
Havas is trying to force a seperation but McConnell has the dominant position.
McConnell lands an elbow that stopped Havas in his tracks for a moment.
McConnell tries to land a knee to the head but Havas blocks with his arms.
Havas takes an elbow to the temple.
Havas blocks an uppercut.
McConnell throws an elbow that misses.
McConnell lands an elbow inside.
That has opened up Kamu Havas's cut even more.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McConnell looking to throw knees to the head but Havas is blocking nicely.
The referee is keeping an eye on Havas - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
A quick uppercut on the inside from McConnell.
The cut above Kamu Havas's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
McConnell creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through Havas's defenses.
McConnell misses with a punch on the inside.
Havas wants to break free but McConnell has control.
Havas is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McConnell breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Havas misses with a double jab.
McConnell throws a lazy uppercut
and Havas counters with a lovely shot to the body.
McConnell closes the distance and pushes Havas back into the cage.
McConnell throws an elbow but it's blocked.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Havas displaying some good clinch control by pressing McConnell up against the cage.
Havas takes an elbow to the temple.
Kamu Havas's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
The referee calls the doctor in to look at Kamu Havas's cut. Oh no, the doctor has called an end to the bout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:27 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Cut). Joe McConnell!
Joe McConnell gave a mention to Northern Zombie in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Joe Diddy (ranked 1706 p4p, 933 weight class) and RollBack TheNineteenth (ranked 237 p4p, 130 weight class). Diddy's ring entrance music is that housewives' favourite, lvl99ROIDMAGE. RollBack TheNineteenth will no doubt be looking to use his reach advantage to good effect.
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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 12 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Sydney, Joe Diddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 10 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, RollBack TheNineteenth!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diddy shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. TheNineteenth defends it nicely.
TheNineteenth throws out a powerful jab.
TheNineteenth rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Diddy moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
A little feinted left hand from Diddy on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
TheNineteenth misses with an uppercut. Diddy saw that one coming.
Diddy has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from TheNineteenth finds it's way round the side to connect with Diddy's head.
Diddy has managed to clinch.
TheNineteenth tries to circle away but Diddy has him pinned against the cage.
Diddy can't find room to land a body shot as TheNineteenth controls the action.
TheNineteenth blocking some punches.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diddy is trying to drag TheNineteenth to the mat but TheNineteenth just about manages to keep his footing. He used the cage to his advantage there.
TheNineteenth lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Diddy backwards.
Diddy misses with the head strike.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diddy drops down for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Joe Diddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch but Diddy keeps him there for the moment.
Diddy working aggressively here.
Diddy keeps the fight in the clinch, despite TheNineteenth's efforts to push away.
Diddy swings wildly with an uppercut but TheNineteenth uses good head movement to avoid it.
TheNineteenth wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
TheNineteenth tries to circle away but Diddy has him pinned against the cage.
Diddy fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Nice body punch from Diddy.
TheNineteenth wants to break free but Diddy has control.
TheNineteenth tries to break the clinch but Diddy is controlling the position.
TheNineteenth wants to get back to striking at distance but Diddy won't allow it.
TheNineteenth blocks an uppercut.
TheNineteenth has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
TheNineteenth looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
TheNineteenth working hard to break the clinch.
TheNineteenth wants to strike at distance but he can't break free of the clinch.
Diddy can't find room to land a body shot as TheNineteenth controls the action.
Diddy definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Diddy misses with a punch to the body.
Diddy has clasped his hands together around TheNineteenth's back... aaand, he's got a takedown into side control. Nicely done.
Diddy is trying to get an arm triangle but TheNineteenth is defending well.
TheNineteenth pushes Diddy away and creates a bit of space to escape. He's almost out here... but no, Diddy gets a good hold of his legs and remains firmly in side control.
TheNineteenth really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Diddy. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
TheNineteenth wants to control but Diddy postures up.
TheNineteenth prevents Diddy from improving position.
Diddy is looking to take a break and control but TheNineteenth is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Diddy grinds an elbow into TheNineteenth's temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Diddy tries to move into full mount but can't pass TheNineteenth's legs.
Diddy trying to control the position but TheNineteenth is working away.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up. He's worked his way up against the cage but Diddy has just dragged him back down to the mat.
Diddy working away.
TheNineteenth is looking to regain half guard here but Diddy keeps moving and retains side control.
TheNineteenth parries the strikes from Diddy easily there. Diddy is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable TheNineteenth to escape.
Diddy has knee on belly and now moves to full mount! Trouble for TheNineteenth!
Diddy manages to capitalize on a mistake by TheNineteenth to take his back!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Diddy trying to control.
TheNineteenth showing good submission defense here.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
TheNineteenth is trying to stand back up.
TheNineteenth can't escape the position.
TheNineteenth is trying to defend against the choke here but Diddy has an arm under his chin. This one might not last much longer. Diddy Tightens the hold and TheNineteenth taps out furiously! Diddy displays superior BJJ to win the fight.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:48 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Joe Diddy!
Joe Diddy thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Michiel Kortenhorst (ranked 2032 p4p, 934 weight class) and Phillip Personal Space (ranked 235 p4p, 121 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 10 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Helsinki, Michiel Kortenhorst!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Phillip Personal Space!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Yves DeLean and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Personal Space 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.
Kortenhorst is trying hard to land a takedown here. Personal Space sprawls well and keeps this one on the feet.
A little jabbing left from Personal Space on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Personal Space waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Kortenhorst.
Personal Space stuffs the takedown attempt from Kortenhorst. Kortenhorst gets slowly back to his feet.
Personal Space gets caught napping as Kortenhorst dives in and scores a takedown. Personal Space manages to retain guard.
Personal Space trying to control the position.
Personal Space is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Personal Space really doesn't want to stay on the ground with Kortenhorst. If he can't get it back to his feet, it's only a matter of time before he'll be tapping out.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Personal Space is persisting with the attempt to improve his position.
Personal Space keeps trying to improve his position.
Kortenhorst pushes down on Personal Space's leg and manages to get into half guard.
Personal Space wants to improve his position but Kortenhorst is controlling well.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Personal Space has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Kortenhorst is working away from the top position though.
Kortenhorst is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Personal Space is looking for a sweep. Kortenhorst is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Kortenhorst is looking for an arm triangle, whilst trying to pass to side control. Personal Space doesn't seem that keen to cooperate though. No luck this time Kortenhorst.
Personal Space trying to control from the bottom.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kortenhorst has freed up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Personal Space tries to hold on but Kortenhorst pushes him away.
Personal Space working to try and regain half guard.
Kortenhorst is working on an americana here. Ooh, that looks pretty nasty! Nope, Personal Space has managed to escape the submission attempt.
Kortenhorst prevents Personal Space from getting the reversal.
Kortenhorst wants to control the pace but Personal Space is squirming around nicely.
Kortenhorst looks like he's working for a submission but he's not found anything just yet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Personal Space holds on to Kortenhorst around his waist, trying desperately to prevent any attacks.
Kortenhorst working to secure an arm triangle but it's not happening for him just yet.
Kortenhorst is thinking about an arm triangle here, looking to tighten it up before moving to side control. Personal Space can see it coming though and defends well with a couple of strikes to the head and some good arm positioning.
Personal Space reaches up to try and pull Kortenhorst in and control his posture, but Kortenhorst latches on to an arm and pivots quickly for an armbar! Personal Space taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:53 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Armbar). Michiel Kortenhorst!
Michiel Kortenhorst opened up his post fight interview with a scream to camera that he wants a title shot! Whether he deserves the shot will be up to the management of the organization, so I guess he'll have to wait and see.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Noel Diaz (ranked 276 p4p, 567 weight class) and Vinny Dias (ranked 41 p4p, 80 weight class). Diaz comes to the cage accompanied by The Stockton Slap Song. Dias has chosen Stranglehold- Ted Nugent as his entrance music. Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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12 - 1 - 0 |
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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 30 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Noel Diaz!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 12 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Vinny Dias!
The judges for this bout are Elvis Blanc, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Diaz dives in for a single leg takedown but Dias sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Diaz can't get the takedown.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz is fighting off a takedown attempt but Dias is just too persistent for him and manages to trip Diaz to the mat. Diaz regains guard as soon as the fighters hit the mat.
Diaz working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Dias.
Dias throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Diaz works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Diaz seems to have improved his submission grappling technique since last time we saw him. Let's see if he can pull off a submission.
Dias wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Diaz looking to hit a scissor sweep but Dias is one step ahead there.
Diaz doesn't do any damage with a couple of strikes from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz is trying to control the position but Dias postures up.
Diaz trying to control the position here.
Dias trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz seems keen to control Dias's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Dias wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Diaz wants to clinch.
Dias scores with a sloppy right hand. Diaz should have avoided that one.
Diaz uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Dias.
Diaz looks for a takedown but Dias sprawls well.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz fails with the takedown.
Dias avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz darts in and clinches Dias up against the cage.
Dias misses with a body punch.
Dias swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Dias throws a head punch that misses.
Diaz blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Dias is struggling to control the position.
Diaz is trying to pull guard but Dias turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Dias tries a body shot but Diaz blocks it.
Diaz is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Dias is defending well for now.
Dias misses with a hook from the clinch.
Diaz jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Dias walks away with a smile on his face. Diaz gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Dias shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias wants to free his trapped foot but Diaz is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Diaz is trying to maintain the position but Dias is very close to passing his half guard.
Dias uses his free foot to push down on Diaz's thigh. Eventually he works his other foot free and he's advanced to mount - this is trouble for Diaz.
Diaz wants to hold on but Dias pushes him away.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Diaz is desperately trying to improve his position but Dias has a good base and remains in mount.
Dias sends his fist crashing into the mat - the crowd let out a collective ooooooh. Let's hope he's not broken it!
Diaz sneaks a leg under to get to half guard.
Diaz keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Diaz does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Dias is trying to work for a kimura but Diaz is defending well.
Diaz wants to improve his position but Dias is controlling well.
Diaz is working hard here to advance position.
Diaz is controlling Dias's position as best he can from this difficult position.
Diaz wants to control but Dias is keeping busy and won't allow it.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Diaz moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Diaz is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias dominated that round.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Diaz fails to land the takedown.
Nice cross by Dias.
Nice defenses there by Diaz.
Diaz fails in his attempt to clinch.
Diaz tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Noel Diaz is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Diaz tries to close the distance and clinch up but Dias swats him away and circles back towards the center.
Diaz misses with a two punch combination.
A jab from Dias misses.
Diaz was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Diaz throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Dias thows a left - swing and a miss!
Dias stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Diaz throws a head kick that misses.
Dias wants to counter the offense by Diaz and move into the clinch position.
A swing and a miss from Dias.
Diaz throws a quick counter head kick but Dias was just out of range.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Diaz tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Dias swivels and escapes.
Diaz uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Dias.
Diaz closes this distance looking for a takedown but Dias circles away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz has managed to clinch.
Diaz blocks an uppercut.
Dias lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Diaz wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Dias has him pressed against the cage.
Dias misses with a short punch on the inside.
Diaz manages to break the clinch.
Dias has tried to improve his agility in the runup to this fight.
Dias avoids the head kick by Diaz.
Dias looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Dias tries to clinch but Diaz moves out of range.
Dias misses with an uppercut.
Dias takes a swing at Diaz's ribcage but misses.
Diaz throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Diaz pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz tries to bum rush Dias with a series of wild strikes but Dias uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
A little jabbing left from Dias on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Diaz gets caught flat footed, as Dias shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
This has been an exciting period of action!
Diaz is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Dias is aware though and is defending well.
Dias looking to pass the guard.
Dias trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Dias scoring with punches to the head and body.
Dias wants to control from the top but Diaz keeps moving.
Dias prevents Diaz from getting back to his feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Diaz swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Dias trying to control but Diaz is working from the bottom.
Diaz avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Dias stands and throws Diaz's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Dias misses with the ground and pound.
Dias trying to control the position but Diaz is working away.
Diaz tries to bench press Dias off him but Dias keeps the position.
Dias tries for an arm triangle. That looks pretty tight to me. Is this one over!?! Possibly, maybe, no Dias has let go of the choke. Obviously it wasn't as tight as we thought!
Dias is looking to take a break and control but Diaz is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dias landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
Diaz prevents Dias from improving position.
Dias looking for an arm triangle but it's way too loose to do anything.
Diaz regains half guard.
Dias trying to mount his opponent but Diaz defends it.
Dias not landing any meaningful shots this time.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Vinny Dias showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business. This is the final round!
Diaz throws a low kick but it's checked well by Dias.
Dias changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Dias swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown. Dias tries to sprawl out of it but Diaz keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Dias manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
Diaz just misses with a punch to the body.
Dias lands an overhand right.
Diaz shoots in but no luck this time.
Vinny Dias seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Diaz shoots in looking for a takedown but Dias manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Diaz's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Noel Diaz. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Diaz shoots in for a takedown but Dias shows good takedown defense.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dias lands with a two punch combination before moving back out of range.
Horrible takedown attempt by Diaz or perhaps it was just good defense by Dias, which made it look bad.
Dias throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dias shoots in for a takedown! He's got it and he's managed to land in side control! That's better than Dias was expecting from the takedown attempt, I'm sure!
Dias advances to mount.
Diaz tries to reverse the position but Dias maintains control.
Dias goes for an armbar but he's not got it… Diaz turns into him and now he's in Dias's guard.
Dias is looking for a triangle but Diaz pushes his legs off easily.
Diaz pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dias is keeping the position for now.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Diaz wanted to stand there but Dias had control of the position.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dias wants to sweep but no luck.
Diaz trying to stand up but can't free himself from Dias's guard.
Dias is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Diaz is aware though and is defending well.
Dias escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Diaz gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Dias keeping full guard, as Diaz tries to pass.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dias is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Diaz avoids a guillotine attempt easily.
Diaz wants to get up but he can't break Dias's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
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.
Dias working a defensive guard here.
Diaz working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Diaz sitting in guard here, content to control.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Diaz misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Dias uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Diaz has time to react.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dias lunges at Diaz with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Diaz's hand.
Dias uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Diaz.
Noel Diaz has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Vinny Dias is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Diaz misses with a kick to the body.
And that's the end of the fight!
Vinny Dias comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
Well Dias 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 Elvis Blanc scores the fight 27:30
Judge Yves DeLean scores the fight 27:30
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Vinny Dias!
After the big win, Vinny Dias 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Ante Petric (ranked 196 p4p, 409 weight class) and Emmerson Mile (ranked 27 p4p, 51 weight class). Emmerson Mile has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Ante Petric!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 9 - 3 - 0, fighting out of New York, Emmerson Mile!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Gregory Folan and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mile throws a low kick but Petric avoids it.
Mile wants to land a leg kick but Petric is out of range.
Mile misses with a low kick.
Mile throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Petric tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Petric throws a body punch but Mile moves out of range.
Emmerson Mile seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Petric has managed to clinch.
Petric digs a right hand into Mile's ribs. Those have got to be taking their toll on Mile's gas tank.
Mile is looking to control Petric's arms but Petric gets an underhook and turns him. Now Mile has his back to the cage.
Mile escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Petric bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Mile's coach down at Gunplay MMA was telling us pre-fight that they have been working on Mile's balance. Obviously they view that as a key factor in the outcome of this fight.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mile throws a body kick that sends a sickening thudding noise reverberating around the arena.
Mile throws a front kick that sends Petric stumbling back into the cage.
Petric walks forward, straight into a front kick from Mile.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Petric rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Mile moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Petric swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Mile lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Mile lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Mile is on the wrong end of a nice combination from Petric.
Petric misses with a hook
and Mile counters with a head kick that drops Petric to the mat! Petric scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Petric is rocked!
Mile throws a body kick that misses.
Oh Petric is still all over the place! His legs are completely gone! Will he be able to recover?!!
Mile with a nice calf kick.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Petric gets hit by the mother of all head kicks and drops to the canvas in a crumpled heap! Woooow, the Internet is going to be talking about this one for weeks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:41 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Head Kick). Emmerson Mile!
Emmerson Mile is the new heavyweight champion!
A very excited looking Emmerson Mile rambled incoherently for about 5 minutes post fight about how awesome he is. It was kinda funny for a while but then everyone got annoyed.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Hrvoje Kovacevic (ranked 82 p4p, 366 weight class) and Killer Mike (ranked 15 p4p, 58 weight class). This should be a great matchup!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Hrvoje Kovacevic!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Killer Mike!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kovacevic throws a shot from downtown. Mike moves away and avoids it.
Kovacevic swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
A little jabbing left from Mike on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Kovacevic looks to score with a jab to the body but Mike is just out of range.
Nice shot lands for Mike.
Mike tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Kovacevic paws at him with a jab and circles away.
Kovacevic wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Kovacevic definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Kovacevic throws a lazy uppercut
and Mike cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Mike misses the shot to the body.
Mike uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Kovacevic.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mike has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Mike there as he acknowledges the shot.
It looks like Killer Mike has been cut.
A jab lands there for Kovacevic.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Good shot there by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands with a hook. Mike tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike blocks a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacevic digs a good hook to Mike's body.
Kovacevic tries to move into range but Mike moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Mike fails in his attempt to clinch.
Mike has done a lot of speed work in the buildup to this fight.
Mike rushes Kovacevic and pushes him back against the cage in a clinch.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike displaying some good clinch control by pressing Kovacevic up against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Kovacevic can't find room to land a body shot as Mike controls the action.
Mike blocking some punches.
Mike scores with a shot to the side of Kovacevic's head.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Kovacevic or not.
Mike lands a body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike works on Kovacevic's body with a couple of short punches.
Kovacevic tries a body shot but Mike blocks it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A right hook to the body lands for Kovacevic.
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!
Kovacevic lands a right hand.
Mike tries to work over Kovacevic's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic misses with the head strike.
Mike lands a body shot.
Stalling in the clinch from Mike.
Mike tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Kovacevic is trying to break free.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
Kovacevic working hard to break the clinch.
Mike content to slow the pace in the clinch.
A shot in the inside from Mike.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike throws a punch but it's blocked by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Mike blocks an uppercut.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Mike blocking some punches.
Kovacevic can't break the clinch.
Mike gets through Kovacevic's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Kovacevic working some nice short punches in the clinch.
Mike controlling the action here for a moment.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a body punch.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Mike working aggressively here.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Mike is controlling him.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Mike.
Mike goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Mike softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
Kovacevic has a couple of punches blocked by Mike.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike misses with the head strike.
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Kovacevic misses with a hook to the ribs.
A short right from Kovacevic.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Mike throws a hook to the body. More of an arm punch but it's all scoring with the judges.
Kovacevic breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Mike is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Kovacevic.
Kovacevic ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Mike moves away.
Mike connects with a single shot there.
Kovacevic connects with a body shot.
Kovacevic throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Mike stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Kovacevic displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Mike throws out the jab.
Mike connects with a body shot that sends Kovacevic's belly button to the back.
Mike jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Kovacevic dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd applaud the fighters' efforts here as the round comes to an end.
Mike ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
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 Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
That's time! Kovacevic's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Mike throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Kovacevic counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot that snaps Mike's head back.
Mike tries to clinch but Kovacevic moves out of range.
Kovacevic appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
Mike fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Kovacevic tests Mike's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Kovacevic walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Kovacevic defending well as Mike loads up on a big left hand.
Kovacevic swings away with a body shot that misses
and Mike counters into the clinch. Nicely done.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Kovacevic working aggressively here.
Mike blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Mike lands a hook that snaps the head of Kovacevic backwards.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
A head punch on the inside from Mike fails to land.
Kovacevic throws a head punch that misses.
We are yet to see a takedown attempt from Mike in the fight. On paper you would think he is the more dominant ground fighter so let's see if these unusual tactics pay off.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mike can't find room to land a body shot as Kovacevic controls the action.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Kovacevic misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Kovacevic doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
A head punch on the inside from Kovacevic fails to land.
Mike has Kovacevic pushed against the cage.
Kovacevic blocking some punches.
Mike prevents a body shot from Kovacevic.
A short left from Mike.
Kovacevic tries to work over Mike's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Kovacevic is trying to break the clinch but Mike has him pressed against the cage.
A short right from Mike on the inside.
Mike struggles to land a body shot inside as Kovacevic controls his hands.
Kovacevic scores with a shot to the side of Mike's head.
Kovacevic lands with a good tight uppercut to the head.
A short right from Kovacevic on the inside.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Mike misses with some punches.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic blocks a body shot from Mike.
Killer Mike seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
Mike has Kovacevic pushed against the cage.
Mike takes a shot to the head.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Mike tries to throw a body punch but Kovacevic avoids it by throwing Mike back against the cage.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic - that landed with a thud.
Mike is breathing heavily.
Kovacevic prevents a body shot from Mike.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Mike's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Mike lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Mike.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike misses with some punches.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Kovacevic lands with a light punch inside.
Kovacevic swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Kovacevic lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Mike backwards.
Mike cracks Kovacevic with a nice body shot.
Kovacevic letting Mike take a breather here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic swings wildly with an uppercut but Mike uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic blocks a punch to the side of the head.
A short body shot lands from Mike as the two fighters clinch.
A short left from Kovacevic.
Kovacevic lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt Mike or not.
The fighters are pressed against the cage, as the pace of the fight slows.
Kovacevic lands a left hand.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Kovacevic as Mike tries to tie him up.
Kovacevic blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Mike lands a right hand.
Mike blocking some punches.
Kovacevic misses with a body punch.
Kovacevic misses with a punch to the body.
A short right hand to the side of the head by Kovacevic.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic throws a punch but it's blocked by Mike.
Mike swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Mike lands a body punch - he's looking to wear down Kovacevic.
Mike scores with a shoulder strike.
Kovacevic working on landing some head shots here - that one got through nicely.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Kovacevic is looking to break free of the clinch but Mike has double underhooks.
Kovacevic lands with a right to the head.
Kovacevic misses with a short punch on the inside.
Mike swings wildly with an uppercut but Kovacevic uses good head movement to avoid it.
Kovacevic lands a shoulder strike.
Mike lands a hook to the side of the head.
Mike doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Kovacevic.
Mike misses with a punch on the inside.
Mike fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Mike scores with a nice hook to the head.
Mike misses with a shot to the kidneys.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close second round but I would say that Hrvoje Kovacevic will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Killer Mike's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Mike lands a jab.
Mike throws a right hand that Kovacevic ducks under and follows up with a left that Kovacevic also avoids with ease.
It looked like Kovacevic was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from Mike.
Kovacevic throws an overhand right that lands on Mike's shoulder, as Mike tries to avoid the shot.
Kovacevic misses the shot to the body.
It seemed like Mike was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Mike throws a right hand that misses
enabling Kovacevic to counter with a crisp jab.
Kovacevic will need to tighten up his combinations if he doesn't want to gas himself out, swinging at thin air.
Mike moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Mike tries to clinch but fails miserably
and Kovacevic counters with a nice body shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kovacevic bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike misses with a hook
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
That has opened up Killer Mike's cut even more.
Mike misses with a body shot
and Mike takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Kovacevic lands a nice shot that snaps Mike's head back.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Kovacevic cracks Mike with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kovacevic lands a slapping body shot.
Kovacevic throws a body shot but no joy.
Kovacevic throws a jab but it's blocked by Mike.
Kovacevic digs a good body shot into Mike's ribs.
Kovacevic throws a lazy right hand but Mike sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Nice body punch from Kovacevic.
Mike tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Kovacevic was well out of range. Poor timing from Mike.
A little feinted left hand from Kovacevic on the counter but he doesn't commit to it.
Mike misses with an uppercut. Kovacevic saw that one coming.
Nice shot by Kovacevic.
Mike darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Mike walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Hrvoje Kovacevic is winning the standup battle so far.
Mike wants to clinch up but Kovacevic keeps it at a distance.
Mike ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Kovacevic moves away.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Kovacevic connects with a nice looking jab.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Mike misses with a body shot
and Kovacevic counters with a nice uppercut.
Kovacevic connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
 Mike is rocked!
Mike glances at the clock... BAM! Kovacevic nails him with a big right hand! A momentary lapse in concentration sends Mike crashing to the mat! The referee steps in and this one is over! Damn, Mike is out of it, he thinks the ref is his opponent!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:19 of round 3, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Hrvoje Kovacevic!
Hrvoje Kovacevic retains his light heavyweight title!
After winning the bout, Hrvoje Kovacevic thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
The defeated Killer Mike had this to say: 'Next fight imma kill someone'.
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