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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Alec Harvey (ranked 2645 p4p, 2667 weight class) and The Royal Savage (ranked 300 p4p, 302 weight class). Harvey's entrance music is I DONT KNOW HOW BUT THEY FOUND ME - Choke. A fine choice. The key to victory for Alec Harvey has got to be keeping the fight on the feet.
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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 19 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alec Harvey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 22 - 14 - 1, fighting out of New York, The Royal Savage!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Frank Dennis and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A jab from Harvey does it's job there.
Harvey throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Savage stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Savage misses with a hook. Harvey ducked under it nicely.
A slow jab from Savage misses its intended target.
An attempted straight right counter from Harvey misses the target.
A swing and a miss from Savage.
Harvey slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Harvey scores with a jab to the head.
Harvey looks to have improved his striking defense since last time we saw him fight.
Savage staying out of range there.
Harvey sizes up Savage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
Harvey comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Harvey works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Harvey sizes up Savage with a pawing jab and scores with a straight right down the middle.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Harvey lands a really nice looking cross but Savage seems unphased.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage misses with the combination.
Decent striking displayed by Harvey there.
Harvey fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Harvey throws an overhand right that lands on Savage's shoulder, as Savage tries to avoid the shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage misses with a jab, cross combination.
Harvey misses with an uppercut. Savage saw that one coming.
Savage throws a left and a right that both miss
and Harvey counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Harvey is really head hunting here, hardly looking to strike to the body at all.
The fighters circle momentarily. Harvey darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Harvey throws a series of strikes that have Savage backpedaling.
Savage walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Harvey pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Savage looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
A slow jab from Harvey misses its intended target.
Savage walks into a stiff left hand from Harvey.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
Savage thows a left - swing and a miss!
Harvey scores with a jab to the head.
Nice shot lands for Harvey.
Savage misses with an uppercut. Harvey saw that one coming.
Savage throws a shot from downtown. Harvey moves away and avoids it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Savage misses with a right hand
enabling Harvey to counter with a crisp jab.
Harvey misses with the combination.
Savage paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Savage drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Harvey keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Harvey lands a right hook to the body.
Alec Harvey seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Harvey's corner calls for a 1-2. Harvey obliges with the 1 part as he scores the single shot and moves back out of range.
Savage shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
Savage throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Harvey had a free shot at his head there.
Savage drops his hands momentarily and Harvey takes advantage with a crisp shot to the head.
Savage has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Harvey avoids a punch combination nicely.
A big left from Savage misses.
Harvey swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Harvey cracks Savage with an open hand slap.
Savage tests Harvey's chin there with a solid looking shot.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Harvey misses with a wild combination.
Savage swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
A combination from Harvey does no damage.
Savage ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage moves away from the strike by Harvey.
Savage misses with a looping left.
Savage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Harvey connects with a right hand. Savage shakes it off.
Savage uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Harvey.
Harvey smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Savage takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harvey counters with a series of strikes. Savage will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Savage throws a nice looking combination but Harvey bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Savage has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from Harvey finds it's way round the side to connect with Savage's head.
Savage throws a body punch but Harvey moves out of range.
Savage takes a swing at Harvey's ribcage but misses.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Savage displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Harvey throws out the jab.
Harvey scores with a nice one two combo and darts back out of range to avoid anything coming in the opposite direction.
Harvey scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
Savage looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Savage takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
Harvey is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
A combination from Savage does no damage.
Harvey with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Savage gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Savage misses with a straight right.
Savage rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
A decent looking cross lands there for Harvey.
Savage tries to move into range but Harvey moves to the side and lands with a nice right hand.
Savage throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
The crowd are going absolutely nuts as the round comes to an end - what a fantastic round of action!
Savage misses with a wild combination.
Savage uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Harvey has time to react.
Savage takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Alec Harvey dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Harvey avoids the body shot from Savage.
Savage swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Harvey connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Savage misses with a shot to the body
and Harvey counters with a nice uppercut.
Harvey connects with a single shot there.
Harvey lands with a shot to the body.
Savage swings away but doesn't land with a series of punches.
It looked like Harvey wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Savage with poor footwork there. He got himself in a bit of a tangle, enabling Harvey to score with a decent uppercut.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Savage might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Harvey has got the better of the exchanges.
Savage swings and misses with a shot to the body
and Harvey counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Harvey jabs Savage right on the nose. Savage blinks but takes it well.
Savage misses the shot to the body.
Savage takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harvey.
Harvey throws a good cross that connects.
Harvey paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
The Royal Savage is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Savage fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Harvey manages to avoid it.
Harvey cracks Savage with a good shot that sees him stumbling back into the cage.
Harvey scores with the left hand. Savage knows he should have avoided that one.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Savage takes a shot to the body in his stride.
Savage throws a right and a left that both miss.
Harvey throws out a loose jab but Savage uses good head movement to avoid it.
Savage needs to keep his hands up - Harvey had a free shot at his head there.
Harvey jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Savage takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Harvey connects with a good right hand that stumbles Savage. Savage circles away out of range and recomposes himself.
Savage throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Savage showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Harvey.
Savage connects with a jab and follows up with a big overhand right! Oh that's hurt Harvey! He's out on his feet! Savage rushes in and drops Harvey with another big right hand, forcing the referee to stop the fight!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:43 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Punches). The Royal Savage!
The Royal Savage decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a welterweight MMA rules bout between Dodge Schotel (ranked 1457 p4p, 3129 weight class) and Binsar Siregar (ranked 201 p4p, 374 weight class). Schotel comes to the cage accompanied by Inner Circle - Games People Play. The fight MMA fans around the world have waited their entire lives for!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the welterweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 8 - 5 - 1, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dodge Schotel!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 10 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Binsar Siregar!
The judges for this bout are George Francis, Frank Dennis and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Schotel scoring well with a low kick there.
A bone on bone clash there as Siregar blocks the leg kick.
Good leg kick by Schotel.
Schotel tries to keep at a distance but Siregar has taken the fight into the clinch.
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Schotel misses with a wild body shot.
Siregar moves out of range of the leg kick from Schotel.
Siregar tries to clinch there but Schotel circles away.
Schotel misses with a hook to the body
and Siregar counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel throws a sloppy head kick
and Siregar counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Schotel manages to escape and get back to his feet!
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Schotel has been talking about how he's improved his wrestling in the run up to the fight so let's see if that's enough to sway the balance.
Schotel throws a leg kick
and Siregar counters with a shoot takedown. Schotel fights it but they end up in guard.
Schotel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Siregar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schotel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Schotel will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Siregar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siregar working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Schotel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Siregar pulls Schotel in close to prevent any damage.
Schotel won't allow Siregar to sweep him here.
Schotel gets to his feet and steps away from his opponent.
Schotel throws a lazy head kick
and Siregar counters with a single leg into guard. Schotel didn't expect that.
Siregar throws a big elbow that misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Siregar tries to free his leg and advance position but Schotel is retaining full guard.
Siregar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Schotel preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Siregar with a flurry of punches that miss.
Siregar throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Schotel works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Siregar trying to control but Schotel is working from the bottom.
Siregar with a nice head shot there.
Schotel working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Siregar.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Schotel is on top in guard.
Schotel is looking to stand up but Siregar won't let him.
Schotel trying desperately to get back to his feet here but he's not having any joy at all. He's going to tire himself out if he's not careful.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar looking for a sweep. Not yet Siregar, not yet.
Schotel wanted to stand there but Siregar had control of the position.
Siregar wants to sweep here but Schotel controlling him for the moment.
Siregar wriggles free and stands up.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schotel plants his feet and lands a nice head kick!
Siregar pushes Schotel up against the cage in a clinch.
Siregar has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Schotel is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
Siregar changes levels and goes for a takedown here. Schotel fights it off and pushes away nicely.
Schotel misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Siregar darts in looking for a takedown but Schotel gets double underhooks and turns Siregar into the cage.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Schotel shoots in and drives through. Siregar sprawls well.
Siregar chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Schotel can pounce on him.
Schotel misses with a wild body shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Siregar! But no joy.
A leg kick checked by Siregar.
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 Dodge Schotel will probably get the nod.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action.
Schotel swinging wildly here.
Siregar showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Schotel.
Schotel moves into range and clinches up with Siregar.
The referee calls for Schotel to work.
Schotel effectively controlling the action here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Schotel effectively controlling the action here.
Siregar is looking for a takedown up against the cage. Schotel gets underhooks though and prevents the takedown attempt.
Siregar escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
That's one minute gone in the round.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Schotel.
Schotel looks to land a combination. Siregar sees it coming but can only parry a couple of the shots.
Schotel slaps away a takedown attempt from Siregar, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Schotel moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Siregar throws the kick towards the body but Schotel avoids it.
Schotel misses with a leg kick
and Siregar decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Schotel's guard.
Siregar postures up in Schotel's guard and throws a big left but Schotel blocks it.
Siregar stopping the sweep attempt from Schotel.
Siregar with a nice head shot there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Schotel bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Siregar's guard.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Siregar throws a couple of shots from the bottom but they don't land.
Siregar looking to control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Siregar is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Schotel gets to his feet. Siregar looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Siregar tries to clinch up but Schotel circles away and keeps his distance.
Schotel swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Left hook, right uppercut from Siregar.
Schotel misses with a body kick.
Siregar fails with the takedown
and Schotel cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
Schotel throws a head kick that misses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar moves away from the strike by Schotel.
Schotel throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dodge Schotel is winning the standup battle so far.
Schotel throws a head kick that Siregar semi-blocks.
Siregar tries to clinch up but Schotel circles away and keeps his distance.
Dodge Schotel is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Siregar shoots in and gets a takedown into Schotel's guard.
Schotel wants to sweep but no luck.
Siregar works a leg free and moves into half guard.
Siregar wants to control but Schotel is keeping him busy.
Siregar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Siregar throws a strike but Schotel avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Schotel pulls Siregar in close to prevent any damage.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schotel wants to stand but Siregar is controlling the position.
Siregar drops back for a leg but he's not going to get it - he lets go and Schotel dives on top into guard.
Schotel stopping the sweep attempt from Siregar.
Schotel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Schotel throws a left and a right that both miss
and Siregar counters with a nice double leg into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Schotel is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Dodge Schotel dominated that second round.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Schotel gets a clinch.
Schotel breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Siregar moves out of range of the body kick from Schotel.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Siregar.
Schotel missing with a left hand there. Siregar was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
A head kick by Schotel misses
and Siregar counters with a single leg into guard. Schotel didn't expect that.
Schotel wants to get back to his feet but Siregar passes into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Siregar wants to pass to mount but Schotel is defending the position.
Siregar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
In the pre-fight buildup videos we saw Siregar working his ground and pound in the gym. He isn't landing a great percentage of his ground strikes so far though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Well, if Siregar is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Schotel won't allow Siregar to pass to mount.
Siregar not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Binsar Siregar has got the better of the ground game so far.
Siregar throwing punches and elbows but they're not doing any damage.
Schotel trying to control here.
Siregar lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
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.
Siregar with the ground and pound but Schotel uses the opportunity to regain guard.
Siregar trying to land body shots but he keeps hitting the mat.
Siregar trying to control but Schotel is working from the bottom.
Siregar missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Siregar looking to sit in guard and control but Schotel gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Schotel decides to stand up and beckons his opponent to follow.
Dodge Schotel seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Siregar slips under a jab.
Schotel misses with the combination.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Siregar tries to shoot in for a takedown. He's got hold of a leg but Schotel swivels and escapes.
Schotel throws a nice looking combination but Siregar bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
Schotel misses with a few strikes there.
Siregar looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
Schotel takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Schotel explodes with a nice body kick and back out of range. Nice work.
Schotel defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Siregar.
Dodge Schotel has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Binsar Siregar.
A head kick misses from Schotel.
A jab from Schotel misses.
Siregar wants to clinch up but Schotel keeps it at a distance.
Schotel appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Schotel misses with a straight right.
Siregar tries a quick counter leg kick but Schotel is wise to it.
Schotel clinches.
Schotel is looking to break free of the clinch but Siregar has double underhooks.
Schotel breaks the clinch.
Schotel swings away with a leg kick that misses.
Schotel lands an overhand right.
Schotel is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Siregar can do to turn this around?
Schotel throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Siregar is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Schotel throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Dodge Schotel is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Siregar tries to clinch but Schotel moves out of range.
Binsar Siregar has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Siregar decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
And that's the end of the fight!
Dodge Schotel showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Schotel, 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 George Francis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Frank Dennis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Robert Twigg scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Dodge Schotel!
Dodge Schotel decided to thank the fans in attendance for making a great atmosphere. It seemed to go down pretty well.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Corwin Anstey (ranked 1283 p4p, 3725 weight class) and Naoise Durnin (ranked 136 p4p, 374 weight class). Durnin has chosen I'm Shipping Up To Boston by The Dropkick Murphy's as his entrance music. These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 29 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Corwin Anstey!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 32 - 27 - 0, fighting out of New York, Naoise Durnin!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Daniel Franklin and Gwen Towbar.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A looping hook to the body misses from Durnin. Anstey does a little dance to reset his feet.
Anstey fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Durnin avoids it really well and circles away.
Horrible takedown attempt by Anstey or perhaps it was just good defense by Durnin, which made it look bad.
Anstey looking to score a takedown here. Durnin is defending well but Anstey drives through and ends up in Durnin's guard.
Anstey stays in close to Durnin's body and controls the position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Anstey stops Durnin from standing up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Anstey is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Anstey with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Anstey makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Durnin avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Anstey accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
Durnin wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
Anstey wants to control from the top but Durnin keeps moving.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Anstey looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durnin goes for a spinning back kick but it misses.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Durnin stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Durnin wants it to stay on the feet.
Nice jab there from Durnin.
 It looks like Corwin Anstey has been cut.
Anstey throws the overhand right but ducks down into a quick takedown attempt. Durnin was covering up waiting for the punch and Anstey finishes the takedown easily into guard.
Durnin can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Anstey controls the pace.
Anstey looking to pass the guard.
Anstey engaging in some classic timewasting tactics.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Durnin wants to stand up but Anstey is controlling him.
The referee is asking the fighters to pick up the pace.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A lull in the action here being met with boos from the crowd.
Anstey postures up in Durnin's guard and throws a big left but Durnin blocks it.
The referee has decided to stand the fighters back up, so we'll restart on the feet.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
Naoise Durnin seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Durnin throws a push kick but Anstey slaps the foot to one side.
Durnin thows a left - swing and a miss!
Durnin throws a sloppy head kick and Anstey moves out of range easily.
Durnin throws a right and a left that Anstey avoids nicely.
Durnin shuffles to his left behind two crisp jabs. Anstey eats them both and turns towards Durnin to reposition himself and eats a stinging right hand-left hook combo.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Durnin displays good takedown defense there as he swats away a double leg from Anstey.
Durnin dips down and scores with a jab to the body.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Naoise Durnin dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Corwin Anstey's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Anstey uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Durnin.
Anstey tries to drive through with a takedown attempt but Durnin defends well and Anstey ends up having to push Durnin into the cage where they will battle it out in the clinch.
Durnin is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Anstey is trying to pull guard but Durnin turns him against the cage and we stay in the clinch.
Anstey tries for a takedown. No joy.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Corwin Anstey. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Durnin lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Anstey backwards.
Anstey definitely looks more muscular than last time we saw him fight.
Durnin is pressed up against the cage. Anstey has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Durnin down to the mat. Durnin avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Durnin misses with a body shot.
Anstey moves out of range of the strikes.
A swing and a miss from Durnin.
Durnin throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Sloppy strikes from Anstey. Those never looked like landing.
Anstey shoots in for a takedown but Durnin shows good takedown defense.
Durnin lands with a nice body kick.
Anstey fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Durnin lands a nice shot that snaps Anstey's head back.
 Anstey is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Durnin is throwing punches like he's double parked. Oh my word! Huge right hand from Durnin shuts the power down on Anstey. Lights out, game over! Durnin is your winner.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:08 of round 2, we have a winner by way of KO (Punches). Naoise Durnin!
A victorious Naoise Durnin thanked his army of followers in his post fight interview, telling people to make sure they follow him on Twitter.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Clay Hayden (ranked 1827 p4p, 2130 weight class) and Sebastion Lynar (ranked 227 p4p, 248 weight class). Both fighters really staring each other down here, as Sebastion Lynar enters the cage!
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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 17 - 24 - 1, fighting out of London, Clay Hayden!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 19 - 13 - 0, fighting out of New York, Sebastion Lynar!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Gwen Towbar and Tiny Johnson.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hayden throws a leg kick that misses.
Hayden swings wildly with a couple of big hooks
and Hayden takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hayden lands a jab to the nose.
Lynar gets caught flat footed, as Hayden shoots in with a quick takedown into guard.
Lynar is pulling down on Hayden's head. It's preventing any offense from Hayden, at least for the moment.
Lynar keeping moving, preventing Hayden from controlling successfully.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hayden looking to pass the guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Lynar looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Lynar is looking for a triangle but Hayden pushes his legs off easily.
Hayden trying to control but Lynar is working from the bottom.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Lynar looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Hayden loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayden wants to pass the guard but Lynar is keeping the position.
Lynar is trying to control the position but Hayden postures up.
Lynar is working actively off his back, looking to secure an arm or perhaps work for a triangle.
Hayden in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
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.
Hayden tries to free his leg and advance position but Lynar is retaining full guard.
Hayden keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Lynar's head.
Hayden working some strikes from top position.
Lynar looking for a triangle here. Hayden is fighting it but it looks tight! Lynar pulls the arm across and this one won't last much longer! Nope, Hayden is tapping out - this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 2:35 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle Choke). Sebastion Lynar!
Sebastion Lynar bigged himself up after the win. The crowd seemed to love it.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Balink Tarlah (ranked 2035 p4p, 1487 weight class) and Bum Phillips (ranked 232 p4p, 181 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 middleweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 27 - 20 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Balink Tarlah!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Bum Phillips!
The judges for this bout are Cecil Peabody, Tiny Johnson and Robert Twigg.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Tarlah is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Phillips.
Phillips throws out a counter right but Tarlah avoids it with no problem.
Good exchange - Tarlah coming out on top.
Tarlah stuffs the takedown.
Tarlah smiles there as he lands a nice right hand right on the button.
Tarlah drives through with a takedown into guard.
Phillips is looking to cinch up a triangle. Tarlah throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Phillips's body to avoid the submission. Phillips has instead reached around Tarlah's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Phillips arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Bum Phillips!
An out of breath Bum Phillips 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Pudd Nelson (ranked 1388 p4p, 2036 weight class) and Magnus Gunnarsson (ranked 201 p4p, 278 weight class). Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the light heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 9 - 12 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Pudd Nelson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 22 - 0, fighting out of New York, Magnus Gunnarsson!
The judges for this bout are Wesley Smith, Daniel Franklin and Cecil Peabody.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Nelson tries to clinch but Gunnarsson moves out of range.
Gunnarsson needs to keep his hands up - Nelson had a free shot at his head there.
Nelson wants to clinch up but Gunnarsson keeps it at a distance.
Gunnarsson with the counter takedown but Nelson avoids it easily.
Gunnarsson moves into the clinch successfully.
Gunnarsson has managed to pull guard. Let's see whether he can work an aggressive guard. It will also be interesting to see what tactics Nelson uses from the top position.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Gunnarsson wants to control from the top but Nelson keeps moving.
Gunnarsson is frustrating his opponent with some stalling tactics from top position.
Nelson throws his legs up looking for a submission but Gunnarsson uses it to pass to side control.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson seems a little lost for a moment, as Gunnarsson dominates the positioning.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson lands a decent elbow from side control.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
Gunnarsson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Nelson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Gunnarsson but great work by Nelson.
Nelson wants to stand but Gunnarsson is controlling his arm.
Nelson goes for an armbar here - this could be all over! But no, Gunnarsson has escaped beautifully and is now on top in side control! Oh, that's unlucky for Nelson but great work by Gunnarsson.
Gunnarsson looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Nelson is looking to work his way out of this bad position but Gunnarsson is controlling him well.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
I wouldn't like to be where Nelson is right now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount.
Let's hope that Gunnarsson has the urge to step up the pace any second now because for the last 15 or 20 seconds he's just been holding on tight.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Nelson is positioning himself to get back to half guard.
Gunnarsson staying calm.
Gunnarsson wants to control but Nelson is keeping him busy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The referee tells the fighters to keep busy.
You can see the frustration on Nelson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Nelson tries to improve position but can't.
The referee asks Gunnarsson politely if he wouldn't mind getting on with it and actually doing something. Gunnarsson prefers to stall for the moment though.
Gunnarsson is chipping away with strikes.
Gunnarsson controlling from side mount.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Gunnarsson scoring with punches and elbows.
Nelson is looking to regain half guard here but Gunnarsson keeps moving and retains side control.
Gunnarsson scores with a couple of nice shots to the head there. The referee takes a look at Nelson to see if he's OK.
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson postures up.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunnarsson is looking to finish here, going for an Americana. Nelson knows the correct defense though, so he's OK.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
A bit of a lull in the action. I'm sure it will pick up again soon... even if the ref has to physically pick them up and put them back on their feet.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson dominated that round.
That's time! Nelson's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Nelson tries to close the distance and clinch but Gunnarsson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gunnarsson shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Nelson is trying to defend but Gunnarsson finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Gunnarsson seems to be looking for submissions.
Nelson is staying active underneath Gunnarsson, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Gunnarsson thows a huge punch but Nelson dodges it nicely.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson actively working from the bottom here.
Gunnarsson takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Nelson has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Gunnarsson is working away from the top position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
Magnus Gunnarsson has got the better of the ground game so far.
Gunnarsson wants to pass the guard but Nelson is defending well.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Nelson tries to roll over but Gunnarsson keeps him under control.
Gunnarsson is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Gunnarsson seems very keen to just sit and control from half guard but Nelson does not like that idea so much and is remaining active off his back.
Nelson is looking to sinch up a guillotine here but Gunnarsson pulls his head out easily.
Nelson trying to control here but he's found himself mounted! Oh no!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson dominating with strikes here.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling his opponent.
Nelson is wriggling around trying to escape.
Gunnarsson controlling the pace for now.
Nelson is in all sorts of trouble here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson wants to control but instead Nelson manages to regain half guard.
Gunnarsson has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Well, if Gunnarsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Nelson wants to control but Gunnarsson is keeping busy.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Gunnarsson trying to control from half guard but Nelson is working away.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Well, if Gunnarsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
Gunnarsson working Nelson over with strikes.
Still in half guard, Gunnarsson seems content to control.
Gunnarsson winds up and cracks Nelson with a swinging punch to the side of the head.
Nelson wants to get back to full guard.
Nelson has hold of Gunnarsson's hands but Gunnarsson slips his arm to the side and lands an elbow.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Nelson wants to sweep but Gunnarsson has passed to side control!
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Magnus Gunnarsson showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Nelson lands a lovely overhand right.
Nelson clinches with his opponent.
Gunnarsson tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Nelson avoids it.
Gunnarsson drags the fight down to the ground.
Nelson wants to stand and escape but instead Gunnarsson has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
Nelson is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Gunnarsson is aware though and is defending well.
Gunnarsson passes Nelson's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Well, if Gunnarsson is going to just lie there, perhaps we should talk about what we're having for dinner tonight… I'm having a ham and pineapple pizza… Yum. Can't wait.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nelson looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Gunnarsson is looking for a kimura. It's going to be difficult to finish that from half guard though and Nelson defends it well.
Gunnarsson has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Gunnarsson looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Nelson with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Nelson looking for submissions off his back.
Gunnarsson looks over to his corner - he wants some instructions but his corner are not responding.
Nelson trying to hold on to Gunnarsson's head to control him but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands with a punch from half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Gunnarsson is controlling the pace.
Nelson looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Gunnarsson prevents Nelson from standing back up.
Gunnarsson trying to pass the guard but Nelson defending well.
Gunnarsson controlling the action here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson frees up his trapped foot and advances to mount.
Nelson is looking to get to half guard.
Nelson is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Gunnarsson working the ground and pound effectively.
Nelson flailing away with punches but nothing is landing.
Gunnarsson avoids the attempt from Nelson to control.
Gunnarsson controlling from the full mount.
Nelson tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunnarsson has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Nelson's face.
Nelson tries to hold on but Gunnarsson postures up.
Gunnarsson lands a heavy elbow.
Nelson is trying to escape the mount.
Gunnarsson with good strikes from the mount here!
Gunnarsson controlling the position easily from mount.
Nelson wants to hold on but Gunnarsson pushes him away.
Magnus Gunnarsson is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Gunnarsson content just to control the position here.
Pudd Nelson has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Gunnarsson scoring with some good ground and pound from mount here. Will he manage to finish Nelson?
And that's the end of the fight!
Magnus Gunnarsson comfortably won the final round on my scorecard.
I've got Gunnarsson winning every round here. Surely the decision will go his way and he'll pick up a well deserved decision victory. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Wesley Smith scores the fight 27:30
Judge Daniel Franklin scores the fight 27:30
Judge Cecil Peabody scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Magnus Gunnarsson!
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Zack Rize (ranked 1089 p4p, 1393 weight class) and Alexander Cotilla (ranked 116 p4p, 149 weight class). Rize kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Luke Combs - When It Rains It Pours. I don't know about you partner, but I'm pumped for this one!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 21 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zack Rize!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Alexander Cotilla!
The judges for this bout are Daniel Franklin, Chris Downing and Alan Glass.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Rize darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Cotilla stumbles momentarily as he takes a strong leg kick from Rize.
Rize misses with a looping left.
Cotilla raises up his leg as if looking to counter with a high kick.
Rize has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Team Grunt in the buildup to the fight.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize dances in quickly and lands a nice inside leg kick on Cotilla. That did some damage!
Rize thows a body kick. Cotilla tries to catch it but that hurt him.
Rize throws a low kick but it's checked well by Cotilla.
Cotilla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Cotilla avoids the body shot from Rize.
Cotilla throws a counter combo.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla checks a low kick from Rize.
A nice side step and Cotilla releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
A looping hook to the body misses from Rize. Cotilla does a little dance to reset his feet.
Rize throws a quick inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rize fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Zack Rize is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Rize cracks Cotilla with a right hand to the side of the head.
Rize tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Cotilla was well out of range. Poor timing from Rize.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Cotilla moves away and avoids it.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
A jab lands there for Rize.
Rize throws a head kick that connects with a bit of head and a bit of hand.
 It looks like Alexander Cotilla has been cut.
Rize connects with a looping right hand.
Rize tests Cotilla's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Cotilla takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Cotilla looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize catches Cotilla with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Good work by Cotilla as he checks the leg kick.
Rize cracks Cotilla with an open hand slap.
Cotilla's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Rize connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cotilla scrambles back to his feet.
Cotilla throws a half hearted mid kick.
Rize misses with a looping right.
Cotilla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Cotilla tries to clinch there but Rize circles away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla throws a nice outside leg kick.
Rize looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
Rize lands with an uppercut that bounces Cotilla off the cage and back into range.
Rize throws a shot from downtown. Cotilla moves away and avoids it.
Rize misses with a hook.
Cotilla moves into range and lands a nice body kick.
Rize connects with a body shot that sends Cotilla's belly button to the back.
Cotilla checks a low kick from Rize.
Cotilla unleashes a big counter combination but Rize bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Cotilla pulls out of a head kick attempt.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Cotilla chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Rize can pounce on him.
Rize takes a swing at Cotilla's ribcage but misses.
A bone on bone clash there as Cotilla blocks the leg kick.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Rize waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Cotilla.
Cotilla is looking for the big counter here.
A slapping leg kick lands for Rize.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Rize tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
A nice combination there by Cotilla.
Cotilla avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
Cotilla lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
Rize with a nice calf kick.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Cotilla misses with a wild combination.
Rize with the inside leg kick.
Rize scores with a leg kick.
Cotilla blocks a jab.
Rize lands a right hook to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cotilla misses with a head kick.
Cotilla darts in and clinches Rize up against the cage.
Cotilla blocks a punch to the side of the head.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla stalling in the clinch.
Rize can't find room to land a body shot as Cotilla controls the action.
Cotilla gets through Rize's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Cotilla blocks an uppercut.
Rize tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Rize misses with a hook from the clinch.
Cotilla blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
A short left from Rize.
Cotilla takes a shot to the head.
Rize lands a hook that snaps the head of Cotilla backwards.
Rize misses with some punches.
Rize struggles to land a body shot inside as Cotilla controls his hands.
Cotilla breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Rize tries to work over Cotilla's front leg with a kick but Cotilla checks it.
The fight stays on the outside here - Cotilla looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cotilla down.
Cotilla throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Rize connects with a body shot that sends Cotilla's belly button to the back.
Alexander Cotilla is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
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!
Cotilla defending well as Rize loads up on a big left hand.
Cotilla is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cotilla down.
Rize throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
As Rize backs off Cotilla throws a huge counter combo but Rize manages to avoid it all.
Cotilla looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rize lands a body shot.
Rize showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Cotilla.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize scores with a body shot.
A solid leg kick lands there for Rize.
Rize lands a leg kick that knocks Cotilla off balance momentarily.
Rize gets off balance looking for a body kick
and Cotilla counters with a series of strikes that sends Rize to the canvas! Cotilla follows down into guard, looking to finish the fight!
Rize keeping full guard, as Cotilla tries to pass.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rize pulls Cotilla in to control the position.
Cotilla missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Rize is pulling down on Cotilla's head. It's preventing any offense from Cotilla, at least for the moment.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Rize keeping moving, preventing Cotilla from controlling successfully.
Cotilla wants to get up but he can't break Rize's closed guard. He needs to be careful trying to break the legs open, as he's open to submissions here.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Zack Rize dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Alexander Cotilla's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. And we move into the final round!
Rize misses the shot to the body.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Cotilla! But no joy.
Nice jab there from Rize.
Rize lands a slapping body shot.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
Rize wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
Jab from Rize.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Rize lands with a thumping leg kick.
Rize connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
That has opened up Alexander Cotilla's cut even more.
Zack Rize seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Cotilla takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Cotilla keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
That kick from Rize tenderised Cotilla's leg. Cotilla is trying to keep his angry face on.
Rize throws out a leg kick but Cotilla moves out of range and Rize only half commits.
Rize feints a jab promting Cotilla to slip. Rize then demonstrates his capabilities by jabbing again. Cotilla slips again and ducks right into an uppercut.
Cotilla's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Rize blocks the body kick.
Rize throws a leg kick
and Cotilla counters with a three punch combo that has Rize backing up. Rize nods at Cotilla to acknowledge the strikes.
It looks like Zack Rize has been cut.
Cotilla tries to land a leg kick but Rize saw it coming and moves away.
Rize ducks down and throws a hook to the body.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Rize misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Cotilla.
A jab from Rize finds it's way through Cotilla's defenses.
Rize changes levels and scores with a jab to the body.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Rize throws a chopping leg kick but Cotilla manages to avoid taking any serious damage.
Rize lunges at Cotilla with a hook that half lands and is half blocked by Cotilla's hand.
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Rize looks to land a right hand but Cotilla moved out of range.
Rize misses the shot to the body.
Rize scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Rize lands a nice leg kick that just misses Cotilla's sensitive parts.
Rize connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Rize avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
A quick step to the side and Rize tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Rize fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Cotilla has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Rize throws a body shot but no joy.
Despite the aggression on Cotilla's face he doesn't fully commit to the counter.
Rize with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Rize scores with a jab to the body.
Cotilla avoids the body shot from Rize.
Cotilla doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Rize lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Zack Rize is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Rize misses with a low kick.
Cotilla was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Alexander Cotilla has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Rize keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
The cut above Alexander Cotilla's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Rize uses good footwork to get in and out, landing a nice hook.
Rize looks to score with a jab to the body but Cotilla is just out of range.
Cotilla throws a counter combo.
A nice inside leg kick there by Rize. That's going to slow Cotilla down.
Rize jabs at Cotilla's body.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Cotilla throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
Cotilla throws a head kick that misses.
Cotilla uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Rize.
Cotilla is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Rize with a body shot.
And that's the end of the fight!
Zack Rize showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Rize, 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 Daniel Franklin scores the fight 30:27
Judge Chris Downing scores the fight 30:27
Judge Alan Glass scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Zack Rize!
An out of breath Zack Rize 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 light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Dick Dennison (ranked 179 p4p, 789 weight class) and Tino Takala (ranked 31 p4p, 129 weight class). Dick Dennison had real problems making weight for this fight. After initially coming in at 206.1lbs, he had two hours to make the official fight weight. He made it but it will have taken a lot out of him to cut those extra few pounds. The atmosphere really building for this one as we go over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the light heavyweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 18 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Dick Dennison!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 17 - 11 - 2, fighting out of Helsinki, Tino Takala!
The judges for this bout are Chris Downing, Robert Twigg and George Francis.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Dennison dips to his left and cracks Takala with an uppercut!
Dennison lands with an uppercut that bounces Takala off the cage and back into range.
Dennison works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dennison tries to clinch but Takala is having none of it.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dennison with a body shot.
Dennison misses with a left hand
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennison has been working on his boxing with his coaches at The Rubber Guard Emporium in the buildup to the fight.
Dennison shoots in but no luck this time.
It seemed like Takala was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Takala bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison shoots in and gets a takedown into half guard. Dennison showed some decent athleticism there.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Dennison landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dennison misses with a head shot. Takala uses the momentum to regain guard.
Dennison has been looking to land a fair amount of strikes on the ground. He might be looking to soften his opponent up in order to work for a submission.
Dennison throws a big elbow that misses.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Dennison throws a strike but Takala rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
Dennison pulls Takala in close to his closed guard and prevents Takala from doing any damage or advancing position.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Takala controlling him for the moment.
Dennison seems keen to control Takala's posture.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Dennison is pulling down on Takala's head. It's preventing any offense from Takala, at least for the moment.
Dennison wants to sweep here but Takala controlling him for the moment.
Dennison pulls Takala in close to prevent any damage.
Dennison continues to stall.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala tries to stand but Dennison is controlling from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
Takala swats away the attempt to clinch by Dennison.
Takala lets it all go there with a big combo counter but none of the punches connected.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Dennison tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Takala was well out of range. Poor timing from Dennison.
Dennison has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
Dennison clinches with his opponent.
Dennison tries to throw a body punch but Takala avoids it by throwing Dennison back against the cage.
Takala escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Dennison has his takedown stuffed
and Takala counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt. He shot from a bit too far out.
Takala swings away with a counter right hand but no contact made.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Takala's head.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Tino Takala will probably get the nod.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up, looking for a takedown. He shifts his weight and gets a nice trip into half guard.
Dennison lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Takala is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Dennison scores with a couple of nice shots.
Dennison scoring with strikes to the body and head.
Takala wants to get back to his feet.
Dennison is looking to stall here but Takala recovers full guard.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala wants to stand up but Dennison is controlling him.
Dennison wants to control from the top but Takala keeps moving.
Dennison is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Takala is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Dennison stops Takala from standing up.
Dennison missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Dennison trying to control the position from guard on top but Takala is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
A big thud reverberates around the arena there as Dennison accidentally thumps the mat. Hopefully he's not broken his hand.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Dennison trying to control but Takala is working from the bottom.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Dennison shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and Takala counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Dennison shoots in and drives through. Takala sprawls well.
Dennison comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Tino Takala is looking to throw some combinations by the looks of things.
Dennison throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Dennison throws a jab when Takala was well out of range.
A nice side step and Takala releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
Takala moves out of range of the strikes.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Takala! But no joy.
Dennison looks frustrated there after his takedown attempt is stuffed easily.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison dives in for a single leg takedown but Takala sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Dennison is leaning against Takala and scores with a nice uppercut to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Takala can't break the clinch.
Takala breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Takala avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dennison misses with a lunging right hand
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Takala takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Takala walks into a left hand.
Takala looks shocked there as he takes a right hand to the temple.
Dennison tries to grapple but his opponent circles
and Takala counters with an outside leg kick.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison gets his takedown attempt stuffed easily
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Dick Dennison seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Takala leaves Dennison with his face pressed against the mat as he sprawls beautifully, defending against a solid takedown attempt.
Takala slaps away a takedown attempt from Dennison, before circling back to the center of the mat.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Dennison throws a jab but it's blocked by Takala.
As Dennison backs off Takala throws a huge counter combo but Dennison manages to avoid it all.
Takala keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Takala is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Dennison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala counters with a straight right hand.
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 Dick Dennison will probably get the nod.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Dennison swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Takala doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Takala gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Dennison throws a lazy uppercut
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Tino Takala seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Dennison scores with a sloppy punch to the body. Not much technique there but it did the business.
Dennison keeps his opponent at a distance with a nice jab.
Dennison swings away with a body shot that misses
and Takala cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Takala steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Dennison.
Takala looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Dennison fails with the takedown
and Takala counters with a right hand that sends Dennison tumbling to the canvas! Can Takala finish him? He dives into Dennison's guard looking to do just that!
Dennison is rocked!
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala would like to get this fight back to the feet but can't get free from the closed guard.
Oh Dennison is still in real trouble! Will he be able to recover?!!
Dennison is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Dennison thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Dennison seems to have got his legs back now.
Dennison lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Dennison is nestled in close to Takala, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Takala is looking to escape.
Takala is staying active underneath Dennison, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Takala keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Dennison trying to control from half guard but Takala is working away.
Dennison stops Takala from getting back to his feet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dennison is working for a kimura but Takala is defending it quite comfortably.
Dennison content to sit in half guard and control for a moment.
Takala taking some punishment here, with Dennison in his half guard.
Dennison looks to land a strike but Takala avoids it nicely and regains full guard.
Dennison is stalling in the full guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Dennison is looking to work some ground and pound but Takala has wrist control.
Dennison in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Takala is trying to stand up but he's not managed so far.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
Dennison shoots in looking for a double leg takedown. Takala defends it nicely.
A little jabbing left from Takala on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Takala avoids the body shot from Dennison.
Dennison tries to score a power double leg takedown but Takala sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Dennison somewhat.
Takala throws a counter combo.
That's four 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.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Dennison thinking.
Dennison misses with a takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Both fighters are breathing heavily.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a nice uppercut.
Dennison closes the distance and clinches up with Takala, looking for a takedown. Dennison pushes Takala against the cage but Takala circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Takala has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt.
Takala counters with a body kick.
Takala stuffs a takedown. It's all about dictating where the fight takes place and Takala wants it to stay on the feet.
Dennison looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Takala is fending him off so far but Dennison persists. Nope, Takala circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tino Takala really dominated that round.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Dennison darts in looking for a takedown but Takala gets double underhooks and turns Dennison into the cage.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Dennison has dropped down and is working for a takedown. Takala is trying to keep an underhook but Dennison manages to get the takedown into half guard.
Takala looks like he's trying to stand up.
Dennison sitting in half guard, looking to land shots. Takala defending well though.
Dennison throws a big elbow that misses, also allowing Takala to regain full guard.
Dennison chips away with some ground and pound.
Dennison throws an elbow that misses. Takala uses the momentum to reverse the position. He's now in Dennison's guard. Nice move by Takala!
Dennison looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Takala puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Dennison slips a foot under and gets full guard. Nice work.
Dennison wants to sweep but no luck.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Takala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dennison is proving hard to escape from.
Dennison wants to sweep but no luck.
Takala has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Dennison is proving hard to escape from.
Dennison is pulling down on Takala's head. It's preventing any offense from Takala, at least for the moment.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A few boos can be heard. I'm sure they will multiply if the fighters don't pick up the pace.
Takala wants to stand but Dennison is controlling his posture from full guard.
Dennison has a butterfly guard looking to sweep but Takala has passed into side control.
Takala tries to get to his feet but he's trapped momentarily.
Dennison is looking to regain half guard here but Takala keeps moving and retains side control.
Takala wants to stand but Dennison is controlling his arm.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Dennison throws a shot to the body.
Dennison tries to clinch up but Takala circles away and keeps his distance.
A countering left hand to the body from Takala misses.
Dennison lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Dennison shoots in looking for a takedown but Takala manages to keep the fight standing, pushing Dennison's face into the canvas for good measure before circling away.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Dick Dennison. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Dennison doesn't succeed with the takedown
and Takala counters with a two punch combo.
It's got to the stage where if one of these guys blows hard enough, the other might fall over.
Dennison shoots in for a takedown but Takala shows good takedown defense there and keeps this one on the feet.
Takala throws a counter combo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Dennison misses the jab.
Takala unleashes a big counter combination but Dennison bobs and weaves and avoids any damage.
Takala ducks under a wild hook from Dennison.
Dennison fails with a takedown attempt from distance.
Takala is clearly trying to counter these attacks from Dennison with a body shot.
Dennison misses with a takedown
and Takala counters with a stiff right hand.
Dennison misses with a hook
and Takala counters with a good low kick that Dennison was not able to check.
Dennison with a lazy takedown attempt
and Takala counters with a straight that turns Dennison's legs to rubber! Takala pushes forward with more strikes and Dennison goes down, battered and bloody! That's a wrap folks!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:43 of round 4, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tino Takala!
Tino Takala is the new light heavyweight champion!
Tino Takala managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Champion Apparel, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jeremy Cross (ranked 184 p4p, 256 weight class) and Super Salajudin Ii (ranked 22 p4p, 36 weight class). Cross comes to the cage accompanied by Folk Metal. Over to our ring announcer for the fighter introductions!
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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 22 - 7 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Jeremy Cross!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 20 - 8 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Super Salajudin Ii!
The judges for this bout are Tiny Johnson, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Cross fakes a head punch and goes low to the body. Nicely done.
Cross with a nice cross.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Cross has been working on his boxing with his coaches at 23.5 Hour Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Cross throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Nice shot by Cross.
Cross throws a leg kick that is checked
and Cross takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
A low kick from Cross misses
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross scores with a jab. Salajudin Ii acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Cross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a right hand to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters nicely by changing levels and landing a hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Cross throws a hook but Salajudin Ii blocks it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Salajudin Ii tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Cross stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
Cross lands a pitter patter jab to the forehead of his opponent.
Cross connects with a body shot that sends Salajudin Ii's belly button to the back.
Cross thows a left - swing and a miss!
Salajudin Ii looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Nice straight punches there by Salajudin Ii. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Salajudin Ii.
It looks like Jeremy Cross has been cut.
Cross misses with a left hand
letting Salajudin Ii counter with a right hand.
Jeremy Cross seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
And Salajudin Ii tries to counter it with a takedown but Cross pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a nice double leg into guard.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Salajudin Ii trying to control the position from guard on top but Cross is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Cross being controlled here, momentarily.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Cross can't do much from the bottom at the moment, as Salajudin Ii controls the pace.
Salajudin Ii postures up.
Cross looking to hit a scissor sweep but Salajudin Ii is one step ahead there.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii postures up.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Salajudin Ii slips under a jab.
Cross ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Cross is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Cross misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a stiff right hand.
Cross misses with a lunging right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Salajudin Ii has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Some wild striking there from Cross.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Cross.
Salajudin Ii defending well as Cross loads up on a big left hand.
Salajudin Ii moves out of range as Cross strikes.
Cross's hands are dropping dangerously low here and Salajudin Ii connects clean with a right hook that sends him down to one knee! Cross scrambles back to his feet.
Salajudin Ii lands a jab to Cross's midsection.
Cross looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
Salajudin Ii throws out a counter right but Cross avoids it with no problem.
Cross fakes a jab and then connects with a hook.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
The fighters circling - Cross throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
A big left from Cross misses.
Cross throws out a loose jab but Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid it.
A slow jab from Cross misses its intended target.
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 Jeremy Cross will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Nice shot lands for Cross.
Cross throws a sloppy body shot
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Cross misses with a straight left.
A countering left hand to the body from Salajudin Ii misses.
Salajudin Ii misses the jab.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Salajudin Ii counters with a straight right hand.
Salajudin Ii ducks under a wild hook from Cross.
Cross misses with a left hand
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Cross thows a leg kick but Salajudin Ii checks it
and Salajudin Ii counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross lands the left hand.
Salajudin Ii slips a straight right by Cross.
Salajudin Ii misses with a straight right.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii looks to score with a jab to the body but Cross is just out of range.
Cross swings widly with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Cross misses with a right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a right hand that sends Cross tumbling to the canvas! Can Salajudin Ii finish him? He dives into Cross's guard looking to do just that!
Cross pushes Salajudin Ii off for just long enough to get back to his feet. Very athletic spring there.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Cross throws a hook to the side of Salajudin Ii's head but Salajudin Ii sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Salajudin Ii doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Cross throws a right hand that misses
and Salajudin Ii makes him pay by landing a nice hook to the body before moving out of range.
Cross throws an ugly left hook that misses
enabling Salajudin Ii to counter with a crisp jab.
Jeremy Cross's cut is getting worse.
Cross throws a body punch but Salajudin Ii moves out of range.
Salajudin Ii swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Nice body punch from Salajudin Ii.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Salajudin Ii staying out of range there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Salajudin Ii lands a right hook to the body.
Salajudin Ii uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Cross.
Salajudin Ii cracks a nice hook into Cross's ribs.
Salajudin Ii cracks Cross with a nice right hand that draws applause from the crowd.
Salajudin Ii drives through with a takedown into Cross's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Salajudin Ii trying to control but Cross is working from the bottom.
Salajudin Ii passes Cross's left leg - he's now in half guard.
Cross is controlling Salajudin Ii's trapped leg to prevent Salajudin Ii from advancing to side control.
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.
Salajudin Ii wants to lay and pray for a moment but Cross keeps working.
Salajudin Ii trying to pass the guard but Cross defending well.
Cross is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Salajudin Ii trying to mount his opponent but Cross defends it.
Cross is not content to let Salajudin Ii control the position.
Cross pushes Salajudin Ii off looking to stand but Salajudin Ii dives back in and keeps control.
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.
Cross keeping control of the leg, stopping his opponent passing to mount.
Salajudin Ii wants to free his trapped foot but Cross is holding on for dear life with his legs.
Salajudin Ii wants to take a breather but Cross is having none of it.
Salajudin Ii is working for submissions here but there's nothing on.
Super Salajudin Ii has got the better of the ground game so far.
Cross works his way to full guard. Good work.
Salajudin Ii pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Cross is keeping the position for now.
Salajudin Ii wants to control from the top but Cross keeps moving.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Super Salajudin Ii showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
The cut man is working on Jeremy Cross's cut.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action!
Cross looks to throw the jab but Salajudin Ii is out of range.
It seemed like Salajudin Ii was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Salajudin Ii takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Cross throws an off balance right hand
and Salajudin Ii counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
Cross pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Cross throws a big shot that misses.
Cross throws a lazy right hand but Salajudin Ii sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Cross misses.
Cross is looking to chop away at Salajudin Ii's legs.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Cross throws a lazy body kick
and Salajudin Ii counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Cross trying to hold on to Salajudin Ii's head to control him but Salajudin Ii postures up.
Salajudin Ii has hold of the far side arm. He's working for the Kimura, can Cross defend it? Salajudin Ii steps over the head and cranks it - Cross is tapping out! That was textbook stuff right there - nice submission victory for Salajudin Ii!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:58 of round 3, we have a winner by way of Submission (Kimura). Super Salajudin Ii!
Super Salajudin Ii is the new heavyweight champion!
A relieved looking Super Salajudin Ii 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 Jeremy Cross had this to say: 'BY THE LIGHT OF THE MOON!'.
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Oscar Bolleke (ranked 98 p4p, 274 weight class) and Dexter Roussel (ranked 15 p4p, 36 weight class). Bolleke kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is RGP - DANG DIGGI BANG. Roussel has chosen Manau - J'ai laissé là bas as his entrance music. 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 5 rounds, for the middleweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 19 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Oscar Bolleke!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 7 - 1, fighting out of Amsterdam, Dexter Roussel!
The judges for this bout are Alan Glass, Wesley Smith and Daniel Franklin.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Bolleke misses the shot to the body.
Bolleke bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Bolleke is looking to counter with a shot to the body.
Bolleke fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Roussel looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Bolleke loads up on a big right hand but Roussel slips the punch.
Bolleke swings away with a body shot that misses
and Roussel counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Bolleke misses the jab.
Roussel takes a body punch but keeps moving.
Bolleke throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Roussel walks into a stiff left hand from Bolleke.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Good exchange - Bolleke coming out on top.
It looks like Dexter Roussel has been cut.
Bolleke scores with a hook.
Nice body punch from Bolleke.
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!
Roussel takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Bolleke misses with a straight left.
Roussel looked like he wanted to counter with a punch but didn't throw it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Nice jab there from Bolleke.
Bolleke is using his height advantage well here, landing a good percentage of his punches.
Bolleke slips under a jab.
Roussel misses with a straight left.
Roussel misses with a body shot
and Bolleke cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Roussel connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Bolleke throws an overhand right that lands on Roussel's shoulder, as Roussel tries to avoid the shot.
And an attempted straight right on the counter from Roussel! But no joy.
Roussel gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Bolleke.
A telegraphed right hand from Roussel misses the target.
Bolleke stooping low to avoid any incoming strikes and then lunges in with an uppercut come cross that lands flush.
That has opened up Dexter Roussel's cut even more.
Roussel misses with a straight left.
Bolleke drives through with a really nice takedown into side control.
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!
Bolleke working the ground and pound.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke scoring with punches and elbows.
Roussel sneaks a leg under to get back to half guard.
Bolleke is scoring with some nice ground and pound from the dominant position.
Bolleke missing with some ground and pound from the half guard.
Roussel punching from the bottom.
Roussel keeping his head moving to avoid the ground and pound.
Roussel felt the need to train up his defensive grappling in the buildup to the fight. Presumably he was expecting to be in a difficult position like this, so let's see if he can get out of it.
Bolleke landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Roussel has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Roussel is trying to get back to full guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel misses with some strikes from the bottom.
Bolleke is keeping good posture, landing some ground and pound.
Roussel tries to roll over but Bolleke keeps him under control.
Bolleke slips a nice elbow through Roussel's hands, connecting with Roussel's forehead.
Bolleke working some ground and pound from close in. He's looking to maintain this position and strike for a while by the looks of things... although he'll probably advance to full mount in a minute now I've said that.
Bolleke is thinking about going for an arm triangle but he can't free his leg.
Roussel is trying to get back to full guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke not landing any meaningful shots this time.
Roussel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
Bolleke manages to reverse the position and now he's in Roussel's guard. Nice work there by Bolleke.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
Bolleke stands up out of Roussel's guard for a moment - Roussel manages to land a nice upkick.
Bolleke scoring with punches to the head and body.
Bolleke lands a couple of decent looking shots.
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!
Bolleke loading up with the ground and pound but he's missing more than he's landing in this flurry.
Bolleke postures up.
Roussel keeping moving, preventing Bolleke from controlling successfully.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
The referee calls time. The cornermen exit stage left and we're back to business.
Bolleke gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Roussel.
Bolleke throws a big shot that misses.
Roussel lands with a hook. Bolleke tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Roussel takes a big uppercut there. He seems a bit wobbly but no, he's OK.
Roussel jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Bolleke uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Roussel.
Bolleke paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Oscar Bolleke is winning the standup battle so far.
Roussel throws a good cross that connects.
Bolleke connects with a right hand. Roussel shakes it off.
Roussel stuffs the takedown.
A slow jab from Roussel misses its intended target.
Bolleke shoots for a takedown but Roussel saw that one coming a mile off and avoided it easily.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Bolleke lands with a nice body punch.
Bolleke bobbing and weaving, closes the distance and lands a hook to the side of Roussel's head.
The cut above Dexter Roussel's eye is starting to cause him problems now.
Oscar Bolleke seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roussel moves out of range as Bolleke strikes.
Bolleke misses with a wild body shot.
Roussel slips a jab from Bolleke.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel might want to mix his strikes up a bit more. He's just going for head shots at the moment and that can become a bit predictable.
Roussel tests Bolleke's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Roussel keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Bolleke.
Roussel uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Bolleke.
Roussel scores with a decent looking hook.
Bolleke shoots in from a long way out. He's driving through with the takedown attempt and he eventually gets it, landing in Roussel's guard.
Bolleke keeps in close for a moment and lands a decent shot to the side of Roussel's head.
Bolleke won't allow Roussel to sweep him here.
Bolleke postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Bolleke is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Roussel can do to turn this around?
Bolleke passes easily into side control. Nice work.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Roussel tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Bolleke wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
Roussel is trying to control Bolleke's posture but Bolleke avoids it.
We've been hearing that Bolleke has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Roussel is working from the bottom.
Roussel throwing some weak shots from the bottom that do no damage.
Roussel takes a big shot right to the temple there but he's taken it well.
Bolleke working the head and body with strikes.
Bolleke is looking to take a break and control but Roussel is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Oscar Bolleke overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Roussel takes a couple of big shots there - the referee warns him that he has to defend himself better.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel sneaks back into half guard.
Bolleke looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Roussel with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Bolleke is looking for a kimura but he's never going to get it from there.
Roussel is looking to control Bolleke's leg but it's slowly edging free. Can Roussel avoid being mounted?
Roussel is looking for a sweep. Bolleke is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Roussel moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Bolleke throws a strike but Roussel rolls with it and manages to sweep. Now he's in guard on top.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Bolleke tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Bolleke is working the butterfly guard. He manages to land a nice scissor sweep and is now in half guard on the top. Nice move.
Bolleke wants to control but Roussel is keeping him busy.
Roussel wants to improve his position but Bolleke is controlling well.
Bolleke trying to control the action but Roussel is working from the bottom.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
Roussel missing with punches from the bottom.
Roussel wants to get back to full guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Oscar Bolleke dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Dexter Roussel's cut.
That's time! Bolleke's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Roussel throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Bolleke sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Roussel paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Bolleke swings for the body but Roussel moves out of range.
Roussel uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Bolleke.
Roussel connects with a body shot that sends Bolleke's belly button to the back.
Roussel misses with a straight left.
Roussel on the wrong end of a nice hook.
Roussel walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Roussel keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Roussel throws a shot from downtown. Bolleke moves away and avoids it.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Bolleke looks to score with a jab to the body but Roussel is just out of range.
Roussel uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Bolleke.
The fighters circling - Bolleke throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Roussel slips under a jab from Bolleke.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Bolleke fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Roussel manages to avoid it.
Roussel clobbers Bolleke with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
Dexter Roussel is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Roussel lands with a cross to side of his opponent's head.
Bolleke scores with a hook to the body. Roussel takes a step back and tries to catch his breath.
Bolleke connects with a body shot that sends Roussel's belly button to the back.
Roussel misses with a wild body shot.
Roussel drops his hands and takes a jab to the jaw for his troubles.
Dexter Roussel's cut is absolute horrible now. This looks like something out of a horror film with blood covering both fighters.
Bolleke shoots in looking for a single leg takedown. Roussel is trying to defend but Bolleke finishes it well and ends up in half guard. Let's see if he can advance position further.
Bolleke wants to lay and pray for a moment but Roussel keeps working.
Roussel is working for an escape here. He's hooked one of Bolleke's legs and he's managed to sneak out and take Bolleke's back!
That's two minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Bolleke covers up after that shot from Roussel.
Bolleke tries to escape but Roussel has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Roussel throwing strikes from the back - he gets a warning from the referee for striking the back of the head but all these shots are hurting Bolleke!
Roussel trying to control.
Bolleke tries to break free.
Roussel scores with a nice shot to the head of his opponent. Bolleke is looking for a way out.
Roussel gets his hooks in and is throwing strikes.
Roussel is punishing Bolleke with strikes - can he finish him?!
Bolleke rolls and manages to get back to half guard. Nicely done.
Roussel landing with strikes to the body and head, softening up his opponent.
Bolleke is rocked!
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roussel lands a big elbow from half guard. That looks like it's hurt Bolleke quite badly. Bolleke pulls Roussel in close trying to recover. Roussel postures up and lands two really hard shots that put Bolleke on queer street! The ref takes a look and decides to call an end to the fight! Possibly an early stoppage but Bolleke doesn't seem to be complaining too much.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:23 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Dexter Roussel!
Dexter Roussel is the new middleweight champion!
Dexter Roussel decided to go for the less than humble approach in his post fight interview, telling everyone how he is going to conquer the world. The crowd seemed to like it when really that sort of approach could have gone either way.
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