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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Max Gunn (ranked 24190 p4p, 24488 weight class) and Michael McConnell (ranked 445 p4p, 439 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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BJJ Blue Belt
Excellent boxer
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Decent boxing
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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 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Max Gunn!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Michael McConnell !
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Reed Andrews and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
McConnell shoots in for a double leg but Gunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McConnell closes the distance and clinches.
McConnell lands a damaging elbow.
 It looks like Max Gunn has been cut.
Gunn tries to circle away but McConnell has him pinned against the cage.
McConnell gets double underhooks and manages to take the fight to the ground.
McConnell looking to control the position here, rather than advance.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Gunn wants to stand and escape but McConnell is having none of it.
Gunn is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Gunn really does look like a pencil wearing a pair of gloves. Let's hope he has a gameplan to suit that ridiculous body shape.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell gets to his feet. Gunn looking to butt scoot but the ref puts an end to that. On your feet son!
Gunn throws a leg kick but he was too far away and it doesn't land.
A jab lands there for Gunn.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Gunn avoids it really well and circles away.
Gunn punishes McConnell 's body with a nice straight punch.
McConnell fails miserably with a takedown attempt.
Max Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
Gunn connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Gunn throws a right and a left that McConnell avoids nicely.
McConnell shoots in for a double leg but Gunn sprawls well. That's going to sap some energy.
McConnell checks a leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Gunn slaps away a takedown attempt from McConnell , before circling back to the center of the mat.
McConnell looks for a takedown here. Will he get it? Gunn is fending him off so far but McConnell persists. Nope, Gunn circles away and we're back to standing.
Gunn tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but McConnell was well out of range. Poor timing from Gunn.
McConnell wants to counter with a clinch but Gunn pushes him away.
McConnell has been spending a lot of time sparring his boxing in the run up to the fight, trying to sharpen up those hands and look for a knockout.
Gunn jabs. That one connects to the head of his opponent.
McConnell clinches up with Gunn and pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell pulls Gunn into guard.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McConnell looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Gunn wants to stand and escape but instead McConnell has hit a sweep and he's now on top in guard.
McConnell is intent on slowing down the pace of the fight, simply looking to control.
McConnell forces his way into half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is trying to stand up here but McConnell is controlling him well.
Gunn looking for submissions off his back.
McConnell wants to work for an arm triangle but Gunn is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
McConnell with a momentary lay and pray from half guard.
Gunn is looking to escape.
The referee calls for the fighters to work.
Gunn kicks off McConnell and gets to his feet.
McConnell closes the distance and scores a nice trip takedown into half guard. Gunn did well to prevent McConnell getting side control.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McConnell is looking for a kimura but Gunn is holding onto that half guard position, so it's hard for McConnell to get the leverage.
Gunn is looking for a sweep. McConnell is wise to his cunning plan and keeps the top position.
Gunn is trying to stand back up but McConnell is controlling him
McConnell works his way into side control.
McConnell gets to mount! Gunn was on the offensive and wasn't defending properly.
McConnell scoring with strikes but Gunn is staying in there.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Gunn wants to hold on but McConnell pushes him away.
McConnell looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
McConnell controlling the pace for now.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Michael McConnell will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Max Gunn's cut.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Gunn keeps the fight standing with a nice sprawl.
Gunn tries to keep at a distance but McConnell has taken the fight into the clinch.
Nice body punch from McConnell .
Gunn tries to break free but McConnell pushes him back against the cage.
McConnell is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Gunn is defending well.
Gunn is trying to break free.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
McConnell pulls Gunn into guard.
Gunn postures up as if he's going to throw some strikes but drops back for an ankle! McConnell is in big trouble! He looks ready to tap! But no, he's escaped and dives on top of Gunn, into his guard.
Gunn has his foot on McConnell 's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. McConnell works his way back into a safe position though.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McConnell decides he's had enough of playing guard and decides to stand. Come on Gunn, up you get!
McConnell misses with a kick to the body
and Gunn counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Gunn gets tackled into the cage by McConnell . McConnell maintains the clinch.
McConnell jumps guard but Gunn stands there with McConnell around his waist. McConnell gives up and drops back to his feet. We remain in the clinch.
Max Gunn has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Michael McConnell .
McConnell tries for a takedown but Gunn manages to get underhooks.
Gunn is pressed up against the cage. McConnell has hold of a leg and is looking to drag Gunn down to the mat. Gunn avoids the attempt though and has circled away. We're back to striking at a distance.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
McConnell changes levels and looks for a double leg takedown. Gunn tries to avoid it but McConnell manages to keep hold of a leg and drag Gunn to the ground. Gunn escapes though and pops straight back up to his feet.
Gunn lands a body shot.
Gunn misses with a low kick as McConnell jumps back.
Gunn connects with a body shot that sends McConnell 's belly button to the back.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McConnell wants to clinch.
It looked like Gunn was trying to counter with a body shot coming off that last attack from McConnell .
A punch combination from McConnell misses.
Gunn paws at his opponent with the jab and then lunges in with a straight, right on the button.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
McConnell closes the distance and clinches up with Gunn, looking for a takedown. McConnell pushes Gunn against the cage but Gunn circles to the side and manages to break the clinch.
Gunn throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Gunn stuffs the takedown attempt from McConnell . McConnell gets slowly back to his feet.
McConnell is breathing heavily.
Gunn throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Gunn works McConnell 's body with a nice hook.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McConnell rushes forward with a series of wild hooks but Gunn moves out of range and avoids them all easily.
Gunn throws a counter high kick but McConnell was just alert enough to avoid it.
McConnell throws a head kick but Gunn moves out of range.
Gunn just misses with a punch to the body.
Gunn misses with a body shot.
Max Gunn is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
McConnell closes the distance but Gunn moves to the side
and Gunn counters with a left to the body.
McConnell takes an uppercut right on the button but keeps his composure.
A jab from Gunn misses.
McConnell ducks under a wild hook from Gunn.
Gunn looks to land a combination but McConnell avoids it well.
Gunn misses with a hook. McConnell ducked under it nicely.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Gunn is looking to score with low kicks.
Gunn throws a combination but it was largely blocked by McConnell .
A left and a right from Gunn both land. Nice combination.
Max Gunn is winning the standup battle so far.
Gunn takes a swing at McConnell 's ribcage but misses.
McConnell connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Gunn scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
A big left from Gunn misses.
Gunn fails to land with the punch combination there - jab, cross, hook, miss, miss, miss.
McConnell steps to the side to avoid the strikes from Gunn.
McConnell shoots in looking for a takedown. Gunn tries to sprawl out of it but McConnell keeps driving through. The fighters are pinned against the cage. Gunn manages to get underhooks and after a bit of a struggle, circles away and we're back to standing.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Max Gunn dominated that second round.
The cut man is working on Max Gunn's cut.
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. This is the final round!
Gunn bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps McConnell 's head backwards.
Gunn looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
McConnell throws a wild hook but Gunn just manages to duck under it and - ooooh! McConnell gets nailed by a brutal uppercut which crumples him back against the cage! The referee jumps in - Gunn raises his hands in celebration and walks away!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:27 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Max Gunn!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Cayden Roberts (ranked 3929 p4p, 5308 weight class) and Eddie Roth (ranked 383 p4p, 415 weight class). Roth has chosen Straight Back to It as his entrance music, which hasn't gone down very well with the crowd. Cayden Roberts has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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BJJ White Belt
Excellent boxer
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BJJ Blue Belt
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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 1 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Cayden Roberts!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Hilo, Eddie Roth!
The judges for this bout are Columbo Gatti, Lou da Vinci and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Roth content to slow the pace in the clinch.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
Roberts can't break the clinch.
Roberts is trying to push Roth away but Roth has him pressed against the cage, so he's going nowhere.
Roth prevents Roberts from breaking the clinch.
Roberts stalling.
Roberts is trying to break the clinch but Roth has him pressed against the cage.
Roth lands an uppercut.
Roth lands with a light punch inside.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Roth has the dominant position.
Roberts struggles to land a body shot inside as Roth controls his hands.
Nice body punch from Roberts - that landed with a thud.
Roberts looking to slow down the pace here.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Nice body punch from Roberts - that landed with a thud.
Roberts gets through Roth's defenses to land a nice punch to the side of the head.
Roth escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Roberts misses with the combination.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Roth throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Roberts.
Roberts darts in and clinches Roth up against the cage.
Roth tries to land a knee to the body but he is off balance and Roberts avoids it.
Roth tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roberts has had enough of the clinch but Roth keeps him there for the moment.
Roberts misses with a short punch on the inside.
Roth breaks the clinch and we return to the middle of the mat.
Roberts lands with an overhand left.
Roberts fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Roberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roberts tries to close the distance and clinch but Roth swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Roth is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Roberts.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Roth, as that shot connected.
It looks like Cayden Roberts has been cut.
Roberts missing with a left hand there. Roth was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Roberts closes the distance looking to clinch
and Roth counters with a head kick that drops Roberts to the mat! Roberts scrambles across the canvas and gets back to his feet, still wobbly!
 Roberts is rocked!
Roberts moves into range and throws a combination. A nice jab followed by a hook to the body.
Roth is a painfully thin specimen of a man. You do wonder whether a good body kick would snap him clean in two.
Roth closes the distance and clinches.
Roth misses with some punches.
Roth misses with a punch to the body.
Roberts is trying to force a seperation but Roth has the dominant position.
Roth lands with a light punch inside.
Roth stalls.
Roberts misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Roth breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Roth is looking to clinch but Roberts is avoiding it.
Roth has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Roth there as he acknowledges the shot.
Ohhhhh! A huge head kick from Roth! Roberts is out on his feet! Roth rushes in and throws more strikes. The ref is looking closely - Roberts is covering up but the punishment is just too much and the ref steps in to stop the fight! Roberts is staring into space, just thankful that the beatdown has ended. Brutal finish.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:20 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Eddie Roth!
Eddie Roth managed to slip a mention for his sponsors, Northern Zombie, into his post fight interview.
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Sebastian Laksfoss (ranked 5473 p4p, 3129 weight class) and Zeducous Zarandous (ranked 215 p4p, 155 weight class). On his way into the cage it seems that Sebastian Laksfoss has been attacked by a crazed fan! It looks like it might have been the just bleed guy! Luckily Sebastian Laksfoss seems to be OK! I thought that lunatic was in prison!?
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BJJ White Belt
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Granite chin |
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Excellent boxer
Granite chin |
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 1, fighting out of London, Sebastian Laksfoss!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Zeducous Zarandous!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, Bruno Lombardi and Joseph Jones.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Laksfoss takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Zarandous lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
It looks like Sebastian Laksfoss has been cut.
Zeducous Zarandous seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Zarandous comes forward and lands a shot to the body, then darts back out of range.
Laksfoss is breathing heavily.
Zarandous scores with a one two! Laksfoss had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Laksfoss takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Zarandous scores with a spinning back kick!
Laksfoss needs to keep his hands up - Zarandous had a free shot at his head there.
Laksfoss takes a shot to the nose. Hopefully that hasn't broken it.
Sebastian Laksfoss's cut is getting worse.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Laksfoss gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Zarandous.
Zarandous cracks Laksfoss with a big right hand that sends him to the floor! Laksfoss looks wobbly but he's sprung back up to his feet straight away… can Zarandous finish him?
Laksfoss is rocked!
Zarandous is using his reach advantage to land shots from outside his opponent's range.
Zarandous is throwing a storm of strikes! Right hook, left hook and follows it up with a spinning back fist! Laksfoss hits the canvas like a rag doll! And just like that, this one is over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:32 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Strikes). Zeducous Zarandous!
After the big win, Zeducous Zarandous made sure to do all the important stuff like thanking his sponsors Northern Zombie and telling the interviewer how much he loves him.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Jason Mann (ranked 4429 p4p, 2675 weight class) and Tye Kwondo (ranked 401 p4p, 283 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Jason Mann!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Tye Kwondo!
The judges for this bout are Jorge Garcia, Chad Campbell and Anthony Taglia.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Kwondo gets caught napping as Mann dives in and scores a takedown. Kwondo manages to retain guard.
Mann wants to control from the top but Kwondo keeps moving.
Mann has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Kwondo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kwondo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Kwondo looking to sweep here. No luck so far.
Kwondo looking for a guillotine here but Mann defends easily.
Kwondo working from the bottom, still in full guard. He's managed to get a loose triangle. Mann doesn't seem to be doing much to defend here, obviously he feels comfortable in the position. Mann manages to throw the legs off his shoulder and he's back into guard - no problem.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Mann wants to control from the top but Kwondo keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwondo escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Mann gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Kwondo trying to control the position here.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Kwondo wants to sweep here but Mann controlling him for the moment.
Kwondo pulls Mann in close to prevent any damage.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are starting to boo a lack of action.
Kwondo looking for submissions from the bottom here. Moving his hips around, possibly looking for an armbar.
Mann has decided he wants to stand but the closed guard of Kwondo is proving hard to escape from.
Mann stopping the sweep attempt from Kwondo.
Kwondo is throwing his legs up, looking for submissions. Mann is aware though and is defending well.
Kwondo has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mann can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Mann controls from within his opponent's guard.
Kwondo tries to land a sweep but no joy.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo is trying to keep Mann in close.
Kwondo has his foot on Mann's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mann works his way back into a safe position though.
Kwondo pulls Mann in to control the position.
Kwondo is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mann defends well.
Kwondo working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Mann.
Kwondo had isolated an arm as going for a kimura. Mann defends it easily.
Kwondo has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Mann is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Kwondo.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Kwondo manages to get one leg in to regain half guard.
Kwondo is controlling Mann's trapped leg to prevent Mann from advancing to side control.
Mann is looking to take a break and control but Kwondo is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Mann tries to stand but can't do so whilst Kwondo controls his leg.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Kwondo regains full guard. Nicely done.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Tye Kwondo dominated that round.
That's time! Mann's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Kwondo looks to land a combination but Mann avoids it well.
Kwondo has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Some wild striking there from Kwondo.
Mann tries to counter by clinching up but Kwondo breaks away and moves out of range.
Kwondo throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and Mann counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Kwondo closes the distance and looks for a trip takedown... aaaand he's got it - Kwondo lands in his opponent's guard.
Kwondo postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Kwondo postures up.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Kwondo lands a couple of digs.
Kwondo wants to control from the top but Mann keeps moving.
Mann throws a couple of weedy looking strikes off his back.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Kwondo loads up on a big left hand. Mann felt that one! He's just covering up now, not defending himself intelligently - Kwondo looks towards the ref and unloads with 3 more big shots and the ref has no choice but to stop the fight! Mann can't hide his disappointment, as Kwondo celebrates the victory.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:23 of round 2, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Tye Kwondo!
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Anton Krylov (ranked 365 p4p, 2787 weight class) and Stanley Wagon (ranked 45 p4p, 306 weight class). Anton Krylov has the better chin. Will he look to stand and bang today?
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Abu Dhabi Champ
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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 8 - 3 - 0, fighting out of St Petersburg, Anton Krylov!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 5 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Stanley Wagon!
The judges for this bout are Alyssa Summers, David Schapiro and Dean Styles.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Krylov lands a jab to the nose.
Krylov lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Wagon is pinned up against the cage taking some big shots here. The referee is looking closely deciding whether he should stop the fight.
Krylov connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Wagon misses with a right hand
and Krylov counters with a nice double leg into side control. Wagon won't be happy with that.
Wagon wants to get back to his feet.
Krylov advances to full mount.
Krylov is controlling this nicely and is looking to make no mistakes. Wagon is trying to wiggle out of this horrible position. Wagon flips to his side and attempts to get a leg in for half guard. Krylov anticipates the leg and manages to get behind Wagon and secures both hooks! This could be bad! Krylov slips an arm under Wagon chin and tries to position for a rear naked choke. Krylov has worked the choke in now and it looks tight. Krylov is squeezing on Wagon like an anaconda would it's prey. Wagon fails to tap and has fallen unconscious! We've got ourselves a winner by way of a rear naked choke!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:42 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (RNC). Anton Krylov!
Anton Krylov thanked the fans post fight for their support.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Lyman Hicks (ranked 290 p4p, 1040 weight class) and Small Richard (ranked 23 p4p, 85 weight class). Both fighters will be looking to make this an exciting fight for the fans, I'm sure!
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Counter fighter
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 12 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Lyman Hicks!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 14 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Richard!
The judges for this bout are Bruno Lombardi, Eddie Farnsworth and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
A swing and a miss from Hicks.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks misses with a looping left.
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hicks. Richard does a little dance to reset his feet.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
Hicks misses with the combination.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks misses with a left hand
and Richard counters with a driving takedown into guard. Nice work there by Richard.
Richard trying to control but Hicks is working from the bottom.
Hicks has control of Richard's left arm, preventing Richard from doing any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks not looking particularly offensive just at the moment.
Hicks working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Richard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks trying to control the position.
Richard working some strikes from top position.
Richard pushing down on Hicks's thigh, trying to pass to half guard. He's managed it... Nice work.
Hicks avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Richard.
Richard trying to pass the guard but Hicks defending well.
Hicks is pressing down on Richard's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Hicks looking to control.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Richard with a flurry of punches that miss.
Hicks looking for a sweep. Not yet Hicks, not yet.
Hammerfist, elbow! yells Richard's corner. There ya go! There ya go!
Hicks controlling the position.
Hicks will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Richard is looking to work some ground and pound but Hicks has wrist control.
Richard with a couple of shots to the head there. Not particularly brutal.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Hicks is on top in guard.
Richard has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Richard has an omoplata and is looking to use it perhaps as a submission or perhaps to transition. Hicks is in a bit of discomfort here, but he's managed to free himself and has dived into side control! That didn't work out too well for Richard.
Hicks wants to lay and pray for a moment but Richard keeps working.
Richard is looking for a sweep.
Hicks has had enough of the ground for now and decides to stand.
Hicks swings for the body but Richard moves out of range.
Hicks misses with an uppercut. Richard saw that one coming.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Hicks connects with a crisp jab.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard defending well as Hicks loads up on a big left hand.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Hicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Hicks lunges in with swinging rights and lefts but Richard circles away quickly and effectively.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks misses with a body punch
and Richard decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hicks's guard.
Richard trying to control the position from guard on top but Hicks is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hicks looking to control the pace of the fight rather than finish it.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard has gone for a leg lock! Hicks slips out almost immediately though and dives into Richard's guard.
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 Lyman Hicks will probably get the nod.
The fighters' corners scream their final instructions, as the referee calls time. Here we go, back to the action!
Jab by Hicks.
Richard takes a jab on the nose there. A little bit of blood seems to be coming out. Hopefully that won't affect his breathing.
Hicks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Richard manages to avoid it.
Hicks is using his reach advantage well here, landing the more effective single shots from range.
Hicks loads up on a big right hand but Richard slips the punch.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Hicks seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Richard takes a body punch but keeps moving.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks digs a good body shot into Richard's ribs.
Lyman Hicks is winning the standup battle so far.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks lands a jab to Richard's midsection.
A jab lands there for Hicks.
Lyman Hicks is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks thuds his right hand into Richard's forehead from close range. That could be painful for both fighters.
Hicks misses with a hook
and Richard counters with a takedown into side control.
We've been informed that Richard has been working hard on his conditioning in the buildup to the fight.
Hicks is not content to let Richard control the position.
Richard swings around for an armbar but Hicks sees it coming a mile off and turns beautifully into Richard's guard.
Hicks got a little sloppy there for a moment and Richard has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Hicks has managed to get both his arms back between Richard's legs - danger averted.
Richard has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Hicks can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Richard is striking from the bottom but Hicks uses the opportunity to pass into half guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping him busy.
Small Richard has got the better of the ground game so far.
Richard trying to hold on to Hicks's head to control him but Hicks postures up.
Hicks prevents Richard from improving his position.
Richard looking for submissions off his back.
Richard actively working from the bottom here.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks is looking to take a break and control but Richard is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Richard is in trouble now - Hicks has advanced to mount!
Hicks is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Richard can do to turn this around?
Richard can't escape the position.
Richard manages to regain half guard. Good work.
Hicks seems content to maintain position for now, rather than mounting any offense.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard regains full guard. Nicely done.
Hicks is taking a break and basically stalling. The referee will not allow him to do that for long.
Hicks trying to control the position from guard on top but Richard is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard working for submissions but it's allowed Hicks to get to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Lyman Hicks dominated that second round.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
Hicks darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hicks, as that shot connected.
Hicks jabbing away but nothing is landing.
Richard on the wrong end of an overhand right that came out of nowhere.
Hicks just misses with a punch to the body.
Hicks throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hicks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Richard uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hicks.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hicks throws a body shot but no joy.
Hicks misses with a body shot.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Hicks jabs Richard to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Richard keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Richard with the counter takedown but Hicks avoids it easily.
Hicks throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Richard feints the counter takedown.
Richard moves forwards but Hicks connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Hicks throws the left hand but Richard avoids the punch easily.
Richard changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Hicks looks to score with a jab to the body but Richard is just out of range.
Jab, jab by Hicks - just one landing.
A slow jab from Hicks misses its intended target.
Richard drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hicks defends it well.
Hicks throws a nice hook to the body that draws an oooh from the crowd.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
A jab from Hicks misses.
Hicks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Richard.
A punch combination from Hicks misses.
Richard is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hicks looks to land a left hand but Richard moved out of range nicely.
Richard ducks under a wild hook from Hicks.
Hicks throws a lazy right hand but Richard sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
And Richard tries to counter it with a takedown but Hicks pushes his down on his head and steps out.
Hicks throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Richard takes a shot to the eye socket. That's gotta hurt.
Richard slips under a jab from Hicks.
Hicks missing with a left hand there. Richard was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Hicks throws a looping overhand right but Richard ducks down to avoid it.
Richard tries a counter takedown but it's more of a dummy move, and he uses it to push himself away.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hicks throws a shot from downtown. Richard moves away and avoids it.
Hicks throws an off balance right hand
and Richard counters with a shoot takedown into half guard.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hicks has managed to free his arm - good work.
Richard is trying to work for a kimura but Hicks is defending well.
Hicks wants to control but Richard is keeping busy.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Richard is trying a forearm choke… I don't think that's going to do much at this level of the game.
Hicks tries to roll over but Richard keeps him under control.
Lyman Hicks is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
The crowd thankful this round is nearly over.
Richard lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
And that's the end of the fight!
Lyman Hicks showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hicks, 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 Bruno Lombardi scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Judge Franklyn Lucas scores the fight for Lyman Hicks!
Lyman Hicks wins by unanimous decision!
Lyman Hicks took to the microphone after his victory and thanked his sponsors, 30th Century Beer Store for their support in the buildup to the fight.
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a super heavyweight MMA rules bout between Yair Espinoza (ranked 4261 p4p, 3158 weight class) and Ayden Gaines (ranked 218 p4p, 158 weight class). Ayden Gaines is the more experienced fighter, so let's see if that makes a difference tonight.
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BJJ White Belt
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the super heavyweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Yair Espinoza!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Ayden Gaines!
The judges for this bout are David Schapiro, John Kavanagh and Eddie Farnsworth.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Espinoza throws a quick inside leg kick.
Espinoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
Espinoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espinoza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
That kick from Espinoza tenderised Gaines's leg. Gaines is trying to keep his angry face on.
Espinoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Espinoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espinoza with the inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza fakes a jab and scores with a low kick.
Espinoza scoring well with a low kick there.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza with the inside leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Espinoza lands a nice leg kick that just misses Gaines's sensitive parts.
Gaines tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Gaines on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by Espinoza. Espinoza obviously looking to wear him down.
Gaines looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Espinoza looking to take his opponent's legs away with the low kicks.
A good leg kick by Espinoza.
Espinoza connects with a leg kick. He turned his hip over nicely there.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza lands a leg kick that knocks Gaines off balance momentarily.
Espinoza throws a leg kick which misses Gaines's front leg but catches the back leg as Gaines tries to avoid it.
Espinoza chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Oooooooooooh, not good. A low kick from Espinoza lands where it shouldn't have, right in the... well, you know what he did? He kicked him in the penis. He's injured, injured bad. The referee sends both fighters to their corners and Gaines has 5 minutes to recover. He's OK now though... a thumbs up from Gaines and we're back underway with a touch of gloves.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Espinoza throws a nice inside leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
A solid leg kick lands there for Espinoza.
Gaines's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Espinoza feints and then cracks Gaines's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Gaines down.
Espinoza fakes with a right hand and throws a good leg kick, right into the thigh. That had to hurt Gaines.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Espinoza dominated that round.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business.
Gaines blocks a low kick nicely.
Yair Espinoza seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Espinoza tried to score with a low kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Espinoza is wise to it.
Espinoza misses with a low kick.
Espinoza throws out a leg kick but Gaines moves out of range and Espinoza only half commits.
Gaines appeared to try and counter that last move with a leg kick.
Espinoza will need to close the distance a bit before he attacks - that leg kick was thrown from too far away.
Gaines takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Espinoza tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Espinoza scores with a leg kick.
Espinoza is looking to chop away at Gaines's legs.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Espinoza is looking to chop away at Gaines's legs.
Gaines flicks out a counter leg kick but Espinoza steps away.
Espinoza misses with a low kick as Gaines jumps back.
A low kick lands for Espinoza.
A nice inside leg kick there by Espinoza. That's going to slow Gaines down.
Espinoza connects with an inside leg kick.
Espinoza lands a leg kick and bounces back out of range.
Espinoza tries to land a leg kick but Gaines saw it coming and moves away.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Espinoza is wise to it.
Espinoza tried to score with a low kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines feints a counter leg kick.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to work over Gaines's front leg with a kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Gaines keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
Gaines flicks out a counter leg kick but Espinoza steps away.
Gaines checks a leg kick nicely.
Gaines feints a counter leg kick.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines checks it.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
A leg kick checked by Gaines.
A low kick lands for Espinoza.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Yair Espinoza dominated that second round.
The corners get their ten second warning. Both fighters stand from their stools and stare each other down, ready to get back to the action. This is the final round!
Espinoza scores with a leg kick.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Espinoza is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Gaines can do to turn this around?
Espinoza connects with an inside leg kick.
Espinoza buckles his opponent's knee momentarily with a nice leg kick.
A bone on bone clash there as Gaines blocks the leg kick.
Espinoza does a little shimmy and throws a leg kick. The leg kick missed by a considerable margin though, making him look a little bit silly for doing the shimmy.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A nice leg kick from Espinoza, right into the meat of the thigh.
Both these guys seem content to just stand up and trade with each other but Gaines might want to think about changing up his gameplan a bit because over the course of the fight, Espinoza has got the better of the exchanges.
Espinoza lands a leg kick that knocks Gaines off balance momentarily.
Espinoza connects with an inside leg kick.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Espinoza lands a leg kick that knocks Gaines off balance momentarily.
Gaines on the wrong end of a nice low kick. He's acting like it's no big deal but he doesn't want to take many more of those.
Espinoza thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Yair Espinoza is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and moves out of range.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Espinoza lands with a thumping leg kick.
A leg kick checked by Gaines.
Gaines was about to counter that last move with a leg kick but changes his mind.
Espinoza misses with a low kick.
Gaines checks a low kick from Espinoza.
Espinoza wants to land a leg kick but Gaines is out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Espinoza tries to land a leg kick but Gaines saw it coming and moves away.
Espinoza thumps Gaines with a low kick.
Espinoza connects with a solid leg kick.
Espinoza throws a leg kick but Gaines sees it coming and moves out of range.
Gaines only half commits to the counter leg kick.
Gaines checks a low kick from Espinoza.
Gaines tries a quick counter leg kick but Espinoza is wise to it.
Espinoza throws a solid leg kick but Gaines takes the impact on his shin and smiles at Espinoza.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Espinoza motions for Gaines to come forward. Espinoza throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
Ayden Gaines has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Espinoza misses with a leg kick.
Espinoza backing away here, and Gaines unleashes a leg kick that just misses.
And that's the end of the fight!
Yair Espinoza showed his dominance in that final round.
Well Espinoza has outscored his opponent in every aspect of the fight today. Only a scarily incompetent judge or two will keep him from a well deserved win... Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge David Schapiro scores the fight for Yair Espinoza!
Judge John Kavanagh scores the fight for Yair Espinoza!
Judge Eddie Farnsworth scores the fight for Yair Espinoza!
Yair Espinoza wins by unanimous decision!
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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Stan Man (ranked 642 p4p, 1078 weight class) and Marco Natta (ranked 45 p4p, 81 weight class). Stan Man could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Marco Natta's chin.
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Counter fighter
Very strong |
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Basic striking
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 14 - 8 - 1, fighting out of London, Stan Man!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Marco Natta!
The judges for this bout are Joseph Jones, John Kavanagh and John Roberts.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Natta rushes Man and presses him up against the cage.
Man is working on a leg, looking for a takedown but Natta is defending well.
Natta misses with a punch on the inside.
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Man postures up in Natta's guard and throws a big left but Natta blocks it.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Natta trying to control the position.
Natta has been taking part in the yoga sessions down at Zombie MMA. Presumably he's going to look for a slick submission... Or maybe he's looking to avoid one.
Man is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Natta controlling Man's posture.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man throwing strikes but missing.
Man stands and throws Natta's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Natta is looking to regain half guard here but Man keeps moving and retains side control.
Natta manages to get back to half guard.
Natta looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Natta is defending against the submission attempts here by Man.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Natta gets back to full guard.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Man postures up in Natta's guard and throws a big left but Natta blocks it.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
A real slowdown in the pace of the fight for a moment, as Natta holds on and takes a little breather.
Man got a little sloppy there for a moment and Natta has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Man has managed to get both his arms back between Natta's legs - danger averted.
Man sitting in guard here, content to control.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Natta seems keen to control rather than go for a submission, at least for now.
Natta is working from a closed guard but he's struggling to control his opponent.
Man with a flurry of punches that miss.
Man working in close now, lands a nice elbow to the side of Natta's head.
Natta escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Man gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Man works over Natta with some ground and pound from guard.
Man passes Natta's right leg, so he's now in half guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Man trying to control from Natta's half guard. Natta has other ideas though and has regained full guard.
Man working some ground and pound from guard but it's not doing any damage.
Man wants to control from the top but Natta keeps moving.
Man works over Natta with some ground and pound from guard.
Natta trying to keep a closed guard but Man is proving a slippery customer.
Natta wants to control but Man passes easily into half guard.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Natta is pressing down on Man's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
That was a close round but I would say that Stan Man will probably get the nod.
That's time! Man's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Natta has Man up against the cage in a clinch.
Man jumps guard but his hands slip and he falls flat on his back. Well, he's made himself look a right mug there, as Natta walks away with a smile on his face. Man gets slowly back to his feet and shakes his head.
Natta misses with a hook.
Natta darts in and clinches Man up against the cage.
Natta jumps into guard, dragging Man to the mat.
Man slips nicely into half guard.
Man is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Natta has managed to free his arm - good work.
Man is trying to control the action in half guard but Natta is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Man is nestled in close to Natta, controlling him well. He's worked in a nice elbow to the side of the head as well, for good measure.
Man lands with an elbow from half guard - that looked like it hurt.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Man is trying to improve position by moving to mount. Natta has hold of his neck though and manages to move into guard! All of a sudden, Man is in a lot of trouble! Natta is straining to finish and he's done it! Man taps out! Amazing!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:21 of round 2, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Marco Natta!
After winning the bout, Marco Natta thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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Coming up we have a lightweight MMA rules bout between Gillechriosd McCoy (ranked 96 p4p, 950 weight class) and Rantang Gustus (ranked 14 p4p, 124 weight class). McCoy comes to the cage accompanied by YxngB - The Irish. Gillechriosd McCoy could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Rantang Gustus's chin.
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World class boxer
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, for the lightweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 24 - 11 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Gillechriosd McCoy!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 13 - 6 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Rantang Gustus!
The judges for this bout are Jonathan Paton, Jorge Garcia and Columbo Gatti.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Gustus gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
 It looks like Rantang Gustus has been cut.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown but McCoy shows good takedown defense.
McCoy was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
Gustus swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Gustus tries to close the distance and clinch but McCoy swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Gustus shoots in for a takedown. "I don't think so" says McCoy as he avoids it easily.
Gustus misses with an uppercut.
Gustus takes a jab on the nose. He smiles like he loves it and keeps coming.
Gustus has his hands up protecting his head but a hook from McCoy finds it's way round the side to connect with Gustus's head.
Gustus shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
and McCoy counters with a crisp right hand that drops Gustus! McCoy lets Gustus back up to his feet, looking for a finish!
 Gustus is rocked!
Gillechriosd McCoy has stuffed three takedown attempts in the round now. That's going to take a lot out of Rantang Gustus.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
McCoy swats away the attempt to clinch by Gustus.
Gustus swings widly with a right hand
and McCoy counters with a left to the body.
Gustus misses with a takedown attempt
and McCoy counters with a big right hand! Oh Gustus is in trouble here! McCoy follows up with more strikes and that's it! The ref has stopped it!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:54 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Gillechriosd McCoy!
Gillechriosd McCoy retains his lightweight title!
A very excited looking Gillechriosd McCoy made sure he remembered to thank all the fans both in the arena and on the internet. He said all the coolest people spend all day on MMA websites, which got a big reaction.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Richard Hall (ranked 139 p4p, 561 weight class) and Small Dayton (ranked 10 p4p, 49 weight class). These two fighters really are very evenly matched on the feet - it will be fascinating to see who can assert themselves in that aspect of the fight.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 5 rounds, for the featherweight championship of the world!
Introducing the champion to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 28 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Richard Hall!
And introducing the challenger to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 15 - 6 - 0, fighting out of London, Small Dayton !
The judges for this bout are Russell Pearce, Steve Montenegro and Franklyn Lucas.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hall drives through with a takedown into Dayton 's guard. Let's see what he can do from the top position.
Hall tries to free his leg and advance position but Dayton is retaining full guard.
Dayton has his foot on Hall's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Hall works his way back into a safe position though.
Hall pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Dayton is keeping the position for now.
Dayton keeping moving, preventing Hall from controlling successfully.
Dayton looks more muscular than last time we saw him. He must have been on the weights.
Hall forces his way into half guard.
Dayton wants to improve his position but Hall is controlling well.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hall wants to pass to mount but Dayton is defending the position.
Dayton looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Hall passes to full mount!
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Dayton stops Hall from taking his back. Still, being mounted isn't any better.
Hall moves to his opponent's back but Dayton bucks him off and ends up in guard. A bit of a disaster there for Hall.
Dayton won't allow Hall to sweep him here.
Hall has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Dayton can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Hall wants to sweep but no luck.
Hall has momentary wrist control but Dayton slips an elbow through the middle.
The fighters are starting to get a bit slippery now, which will make submissions a bit more difficult.
Hall looking for a sweep. Not yet Hall, not yet.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Dayton is trying to work a guillotine from the top, or something like that? Don't know how he thinks he's going to get a finish from there.
Hall wants to hit a sweep here but Dayton passes into full mount! Oh no, disaster for Hall there!
Hall is wriggling around trying to escape.
Dayton with the ground and pound from mount.
Hall is trying to escape the mount.
Hall sneaks a leg back under and regains half guard and is working straight away to try and get back to guard. He hasn't managed just yet though.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Hall is looking to regain full guard. Not this time though.
Hall works his way to full guard. Good work.
Dayton slips effortlessly into side control - very nice.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hall tries to get back to half guard but can't.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hall wants to improve his position, back to half guard but Dayton has ideas of his own. He's got hold of Hall's far side arm and it looks like he's got an Americana. Ohh! Ohhhh! OOOOOOOOOH! A human being's arm is not meant to bend like that! Hall is tapping like a morse code operator on the Titanic! SOS SOS! He's out of here! Great win for Dayton !
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Americana). Small Dayton !
Small Dayton is the new featherweight champion!
After winning the bout, Small Dayton thanked all his fans and promised he'd do even better in his next fight. The crowd seemed to love his humility.
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