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Undercard bout
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Carl Pumpkins (ranked 4465 p4p, 5258 weight class) and Elton Sparks (ranked 426 p4p, 456 weight class). Carl Pumpkins could well score a knockout today. He has the power to get to Elton Sparks's chin.
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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, Carl Pumpkins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Elton Sparks!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Ian Loll and William Peck.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Sparks jabs at Pumpkins's body.
Sparks scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
The fighters circle momentarily. Sparks darts into range and connects with a nice straight punch.
Sparks tries a head kick but it misses.
Pumpkins ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Sparks misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Pumpkins.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Sparks connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Nice straight punches there by Pumpkins. You know Roy Jones Jr respects the hands of Pumpkins.
Sparks throws a looping overhand right but Pumpkins ducks down to avoid it.
Pumpkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparks throws a right and a left that both miss.
A swing and a miss from Pumpkins.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Sparks bobs and weaves and throws out a fast jab that snaps Pumpkins's head backwards.
Sparks thows a left - swing and a miss!
Pumpkins keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Sparks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
A slow jab from Sparks misses its intended target.
Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Sparks.
Sparks throws a hook to the side of Pumpkins's head but Pumpkins sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Pumpkins tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Sparks was well out of range. Poor timing from Pumpkins.
Sparks swings for the body but Pumpkins moves out of range.
A punch lands to the side of Sparks 's head but he takes it in his stride.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pumpkins swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Pumpkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Pumpkins sets himself, and Sparks steps forward looking for the clinch! Pumpkins avoids it this time.
Pumpkins's corner calls for a 1, 2 combination and Pumpkins duly obliges.
Sparks takes a swing at Pumpkins's ribcage but misses.
The fighters circling - Pumpkins throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks wants to clinch up but Pumpkins keeps it at a distance.
Pumpkins looks to throw the jab but Sparks is out of range.
Sparks lands a right hook to the body.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target.
Pumpkins seem to be loading up, looking for a big counter.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks works his jab well there, keeping his opponent at a distance.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Sparks cracks Pumpkins with a hook to the jaw. Both fighters smile at eachother and high-five before getting back down to business.
Sparks misses with a jab to the body
and Pumpkins counters by moving into the clinch.
Pumpkins misses with a body punch.
Pumpkins tries to land knees in the clinch but Sparks avoids the damage to the body.
Sparks lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Sparks is working Pumpkins over against the cage.
Pumpkins tries to work over Sparks's body with a swooping hook but it only glances the target.
Pumpkins struggles to land a body shot inside as Sparks controls his hands.
Sparks is clearly stalling here... Pick up the pace son.
Pumpkins lands a body punch.
A head punch on the inside from Pumpkins fails to land.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
A hook to the body from Sparks.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pumpkins controls his hands.
Pumpkins tries to land a knee to the head but Sparks blocks with his arms.
Pumpkins can't find room to land a body shot as Sparks controls the action.
Sparks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pumpkins swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Pumpkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparks blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparks breaks the clinch and we're back to striking at distance.
Sparks throws a couple of head shots and lands with the final one - a decent hook, which struck Pumpkins on the side of the head.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Pumpkins misses with a wild body shot.
Sparks scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Pumpkins doesn't seem bothered though.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
A slow jab from Pumpkins misses its intended target.
Sparks is looking for the big counter here.
Sparks tries to keep at a distance but Pumpkins has taken the fight into the clinch.
Pumpkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks lands a right hand that snaps the head of Pumpkins backwards.
Pumpkins throws a knee to the head but misses.
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!
Pumpkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Sparks misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
A short right from Pumpkins on the inside.
Sparks is looking to control Pumpkins's arms but Pumpkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sparks has his back to the cage.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
Pumpkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks appears to be waiting to throw a counter punch to the body.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparks misses with a body shot.
Pumpkins connects with a crisp jab.
Pumpkins takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Pumpkins misses with a body shot.
Pumpkins misses the shot to the body.
The crowd cheers as Sparks lands an impressive looking overhand right. Pumpkins doesn't seem phased though.
Pumpkins throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Sparks throws out a counter right but Pumpkins avoids it with no problem.
Pumpkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
Pumpkins ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Pumpkins slips under a jab from Sparks.
Pumpkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
Sparks is landing a lot of head punches in this opening round! Pumpkins had better start moving his head a bit unless he wants his face to turn into mush.
Sparks lands three nice shots there - that looked like it hurt!
A lazy left from Sparks finds it's target.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pumpkins.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins needs to keep his hands up - Sparks had a free shot at his head there.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Good standup being displayed there by Sparks as he connects with a hook.
Sparks throws a right hand that Pumpkins ducks under and follows up with a left that Pumpkins also avoids with ease.
Pumpkins misses with a wild body shot.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Pumpkins waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract Sparks.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks takes a really solid shot there but just smiles back and shrugs his shoulders.
Sparks takes a swing at Pumpkins's ribcage but misses.
Sparks slips a jab from Pumpkins.
Sparks lands a jab, followed by a cross and another cross, as Pumpkins backs up against the cage.
Sparks throws a body shot but no joy.
Nice jab there from Sparks.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins darts in and out, connecting with a jab.
A jab from Sparks misses.
Pumpkins misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Sparks.
Sparks scores with a nice head shot.
Pumpkins staying out of range there.
Pumpkins throws an uppercut from half a mile away. Sparks sees it coming and avoids it easily.
Sparks misses with a straight left.
Sparks scores with the left hand. Pumpkins knows he should have avoided that one.
Pumpkins swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pumpkins slips a straight right by Sparks.
Pumpkins on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
Sparks catches Pumpkins with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Pumpkins takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Pumpkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A nice side step and Sparks releases a counter shot to the body, but it doesn't find it's home.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Sparks pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Pumpkins tries to close the distance and clinch up but Sparks swats him away and circles back towards the center.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A swing and a miss from Sparks.
Sparks swings widly with a right hand
and Pumpkins counters by clinching up.
Pumpkins misses with a shot to the kidneys.
Sparks lands with a short head shot on the inside.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Sparks.
The fighters are starting to perspire pretty heavily.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparks lands with a light punch inside.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks tries to stall but Pumpkins uses the opportunity to gain a better position.
Pumpkins blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Sparks takes a knee right on the jaw!
Sparks blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Pumpkins.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pumpkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Sparks taking a break, stalling in the clinch.
Sparks blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Pumpkins letting Sparks take a breather here.
Pumpkins digs a right hand underneath Sparks's ribcage. Sparks let out a lung full of air as it connected.
Sparks looks winded!
The pace really dropping off here, momentarily.
Pumpkins missing with knees to the body.
Pumpkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Elton Sparks dominated that round.
That's time! Back to the action!
Pumpkins looks to land a left hand but Sparks moved out of range nicely.
Pumpkins misses with a looping left.
Pumpkins walks straight into a jab right on the nose. That one stung - he's blinking and trying to clear his head.
Pumpkins ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Sparks moves away.
Sparks swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Pumpkins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Sparks throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Pumpkins is looking to counter punch.
Pumpkins walks straight into an uppercut. Luckily it didn't land flush.
Pumpkins sees a low kick coming and goes to check it, but it's actually a body kick and it thuds into his unprotected ribs.
Sparks connects nicely with a jab. Noted by the judges no doubt.
Pumpkins has not gone for a single takedown so far in this fight, which seems like a very strange tactic when you consider that he has the superior wrestling and BJJ.
Sparks throws an overhand right that lands on Pumpkins's shoulder, as Pumpkins tries to avoid the shot.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
A shot to the body from Pumpkins misses
and Sparks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Sparks scores with a sloppy right hand. Pumpkins should have avoided that one.
Elton Sparks seems to be getting the better of the standup.
Sparks lands a body shot.
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!
Pumpkins misses with a hook. Sparks ducked under it nicely.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Pumpkins paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A telegraphed right hand from Pumpkins misses the target.
Pumpkins avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Sparks fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Pumpkins manages to avoid it.
Sparks ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Pumpkins moves away.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Nice defenses there by Sparks.
Sparks lands with a hook. Pumpkins tried to avoid it but it clipped the top of his head.
Pumpkins throws out a loose jab but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
It seemed like Sparks was going to counter with the hook but didn't fully commit to it.
Pumpkins looks like he's developed a pretty tasty lump over his left eye. He'll need to avoid taking much more damage to that.
Pumpkins misses with an uppercut
and Sparks counters with a nice uppercut.
Pumpkins clinches with his opponent.
Good anti-grappling being displayed by Sparks as Pumpkins tries to tie him up.
Sparks lands a nice uppercut.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks blocking some punches.
Sparks lands with a short shot to the head.
Sparks has had enough of the clinch but Pumpkins keeps him there for the moment.
Pumpkins fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Pumpkins.
Sparks is trying to slow down the pace of the fight but Pumpkins is keeping busy.
Sparks tries to throw a body punch but Pumpkins avoids it by throwing Sparks back against the cage.
Sparks lands a shoulder strike that jolts his opponent's head backwards.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Sparks blocks the elbow strike.
Pumpkins misses with the head strike.
Sparks trying to control the position but instead, Pumpkins has worked for underhooks and has pushed Sparks into the cage.
Pumpkins landing knees to the head.
 It looks like Elton Sparks has been cut.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins tries a shoulder strike but it doesn't do any damage.
Sparks has a couple of punches blocked by Pumpkins.
Sparks is looking to break free of the clinch but Pumpkins has double underhooks.
Carl Pumpkins has scored more points in the clinch so far.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Pumpkins throws a head punch that misses.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks working aggressively here.
Pumpkins dictating the pace here, as the fighters clinch against the cage.
Pumpkins lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparks swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tries to break free but Pumpkins pushes him back against the cage.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Sparks is working hard here but doesn't seem to be able to control effectively, up against the cage.
Pumpkins is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Sparks is defending well for now.
The referee is keeping an eye on Pumpkins - much more stalling and he will separate the fighters.
Pumpkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Pumpkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pumpkins lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparks lands a left hand that snaps the head of Pumpkins backwards.
Sparks is working Pumpkins over against the cage.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins connects with a nasty looking knee right to Sparks's face.
Pumpkins lands with a short punch from the clinch.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Pumpkins.
Pumpkins is stalling here.
Sparks on the defensive, avoiding the knees to the body.
Pumpkins blocking some punches.
Pumpkins goes for a body shot but it's blocked.
Pumpkins misses with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Sparks lands a nice looking hook to the body, against the cage.
Sparks wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Pumpkins has him pressed against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins misses with some punches.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Sparks.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Sparks blocking some punches.
Sparks has been looking to improve his clinch game in recent weeks. Pumpkins seems to have the measure of him in the clinch so far, so let's see if Sparks can turn it around.
A battle for position here, against the cage.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sparks swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pumpkins throws a vicious knee straight up the middle but Sparks blocks it with crossed arms.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
Sparks tries to circle away but Pumpkins has him pinned against the cage.
Sparks working aggressively here.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparks pushes off and circles away, back to the middle of the mat.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
Sparks pushes Pumpkins back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
Pumpkins lands a short shot on the inside that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Pumpkins.
Sparks manages to get underhooks and slows down the pace for a moment.
Pumpkins unloads a knee to the mid-section. Sparks lets out a prehistoric sounding urrrrgh.
Pumpkins's head jolts backwards as he takes an uppercut right on the button!
Pumpkins misses with a hook to the ribs.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pumpkins pushes Sparks back against the cage and lands a hook to the side of the head.
A head punch on the inside from Sparks fails to land.
Sparks swings wildly with an uppercut but Pumpkins uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pumpkins tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Sparks's elbow.
Sparks blocks a body shot from Pumpkins.
Sparks tries a body shot but Pumpkins blocks it.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks throws a head punch that misses.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins throws a head punch that misses.
Pumpkins tries to land a shot to the body but it's blocked.
Pumpkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumpkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Pumpkins.
Sparks lands with a right to the head.
Pumpkins missing with knees to the body.
Pumpkins has a couple of punches blocked by Sparks.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Pumpkins swings wildly with an uppercut but Sparks uses good head movement to avoid it.
Pumpkins misses with a knee to the head.
A short left from Pumpkins.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Elton Sparks will probably get the nod - 10:9.
The cut man is working on Elton Sparks's cut.
OK. That's time! The bell goes and we're back to the action. Ladies and gentlemen, this is the final round!
Pumpkins swings away with a body shot that misses
and Sparks connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Pumpkins looks to score with a jab to the body but Sparks is just out of range.
A jab from Pumpkins misses.
Sparks throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Pumpkins swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Sparks throws a lazy head kick
and Pumpkins counters with a right hand to the body.
Pumpkins misses the shot to the body.
A big left from Pumpkins misses.
Pumpkins moves away from the strike by Sparks.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Pumpkins misses the shot to the body.
Sparks lands a nice looking body shot.
Pumpkins ducks under a wild hook from Sparks.
Pumpkins is looking to counter punch.
Pumpkins slips under a jab.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Sparks is moving around nicely and scores here with a single head shot.
Pumpkins looks to throw the jab but Sparks is out of range.
Pumpkins takes a swing at Sparks's ribcage but misses.
Pumpkins throws a poor cross that misses
and Sparks counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Sparks rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
letting Pumpkins counter with a right hand.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparks misses with a jab, cross combination.
A looping hook to the body misses from Sparks. Pumpkins does a little dance to reset his feet.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pumpkins.
This fight brought to you by 5M nutrition - it's mmmmm tasty. Nice jab by Pumpkins.
Sparks misses with a looping right.
Pumpkins lands a vicious shot with the stealth of a sniper and the strength of a viper. Are vipers that strong? I can think of lots of things that are stronger than a viper - not many rhyme with sniper though.
Sparks looks to land a right hand but Pumpkins moved out of range.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Sparks misses with a hook
and Pumpkins counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Sparks takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Pumpkins wants to clinch.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
A jab from Sparks misses.
Pumpkins tries to clinch up.
Sparks throws out a counter right but Pumpkins avoids it with no problem.
Pumpkins avoids the body shot from Sparks.
Pumpkins was looking to counter that move with a punch but didn't quite pull the trigger.
A telegraphed right hand from Sparks misses the target.
Sparks just misses with a punch to the body.
Pumpkins is looking to counter the offense by Sparks and move into the clinch.
Sparks connects with a looping right hand.
Sparks with a hook.
A jab from Sparks finds it's way through Pumpkins's defenses.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
Sparks ducks under a wild hook from Pumpkins.
Sparks is looking to clinch.
Pumpkins appears to be looking for a big counter.
Sparks has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Pumpkins ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Sparks cracks Pumpkins with a right hand to the side of the head.
Sparks lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparks takes a shot right to the bread basket.
Pumpkins forces Sparks back against the cage and clinches.
Pumpkins with an attempt at a knee that misses.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pumpkins lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of Sparks backwards.
Pumpkins working aggressively here.
Sparks working hard to break the clinch.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Sparks struggles to land a body shot inside as Pumpkins controls his hands.
Pumpkins misses the knee to the body. Nice hip positioning from Sparks.
Sparks leaning his opponent against the cage.
Pumpkins works for underhooks and lands a body shot in the process.
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumpkins's elbow.
Pumpkins presses Sparks against the cage and delivers a mid-strength body shot.
Sparks is looking to control Pumpkins's arms but Pumpkins gets an underhook and turns him. Now Sparks has his back to the cage.
Sparks misses with a short punch on the inside.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Pumpkins misses with a body punch.
Sparks swings away with an uppercut that misses.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Sparks tried to land a shot to the body but connects with Pumpkins's elbow.
Sparks misses with a hook from the clinch.
Pumpkins misses with a punch on the inside.
Pumpkins lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
Sparks is trying to maintain a safe position but Pumpkins gets an underhook and turns Sparks into the cage.
Sparks misses with some punches.
Pumpkins misses with a knee to the head.
Sparks throws a punch but it's blocked by Pumpkins.
Pumpkins lands a left hand.
Pumpkins misses with a body punch.
Sparks misses with a punch to the body.
Pumpkins lands a right hand.
Sparks misses with a body punch.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A head punch on the inside from Pumpkins fails to land.
Sparks misses with the head strike.
Pumpkins misses with a punch to the body.
Sparks lands a body punch in the clinch.
Sparks has a couple of punches blocked by Pumpkins.
Pumpkins doesn't land with the attempted body shot.
Sparks escapes the clinch and we're back to striking.
Sparks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparks slips under a jab.
Sparks is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Pumpkins.
Sparks tries to land a front kick but Pumpkins steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
Pumpkins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Sparks.
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!
A telegraphed right hand from Pumpkins misses the target.
Sparks scores with a hook.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Sparks scores with a jab to the head.
Pumpkins lands an overhand right.
Sparks lands a nice shot to the body.
Sparks uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Pumpkins.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Sparks connects with a jab.
Pumpkins throws a body shot but no joy.
Sparks tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Pumpkins was well out of range. Poor timing from Sparks.
Pumpkins misses with a straight left.
Sparks swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and Pumpkins tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Carl Pumpkins has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Pumpkins scores with a punch to the head.
Sparks lands a straight punch to the body, keeping Pumpkins at a distance.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Sparks, as that shot connected.
Pumpkins swings for the body but Sparks moves out of range.
Nice uppercut there from Sparks.
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!
Sparks moves into range and connects with a jab.
Pumpkins throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Pumpkins moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
Pumpkins jabs at Sparks's body.
Sparks scores with a punch to the gut of his opponent.
Sparks finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Pumpkins misses with a right hand
and Sparks counters with a crisp hook to the side of the head.
Pumpkins showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Sparks.
Sparks slips under a jab.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Pumpkins fails to land with a series of punches.
A little jabbing left from Sparks on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
The fighters circling - Sparks throws out the jab but it was never going to land.
Pumpkins throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Sparks looks like he wants to counter punch here.
A jab from Pumpkins misses.
Sparks tries to clinch up.
Pumpkins walks into a left hand.
Sparks lands a lovely overhand right.
Sparks tries to clinch but Pumpkins moves out of range.
Sparks throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Pumpkins stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
A punch combination from Pumpkins misses.
Pumpkins takes a hook to the side of the head. I wonder if that's got his ears ringing.
Elton Sparks is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
Sparks listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
And that's the end of the fight!
I would just about give that final round to Elton Sparks.
I've got Sparks 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 Gregory Folan scores the fight 27:30
Judge Ian Loll scores the fight 27:30
Judge William Peck scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Elton Sparks!
A less than humble Elton Sparks misjudged his post fight interview somewhat and came across a little too arrogant whilst trying to hype up his own abilities.
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Coming up we have a light heavyweight MMA rules bout between Justice McManus (ranked 4980 p4p, 4483 weight class) and Niache Hippolytos (ranked 531 p4p, 498 weight class). McManus comes to the cage accompanied by Pat Murphy of the Irish Brigade. I can't wait for this one - let's get the fighter introductions out of the way and get this one started!
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BJJ Blue Belt
Solid boxing
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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 2 - 10 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Justice McManus!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Niache Hippolytos!
The judges for this bout are Steve Smith, William Peck and Robert Douchet.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Hippolytos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Niache Hippolytos seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Hippolytos is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by McManus.
A leg kick checked by McManus.
McManus tries to counter by moving into the clinch but Hippolytos manages to circle out of the way.
Hippolytos throws a hook but McManus blocks it.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a nice body shot.
Hippolytos tries a head kick but it misses.
Hippolytos tries to close the distance and clinch but McManus swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Hippolytos keeps the fight on the outside.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Hippolytos swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by McManus.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hippolytos throws a leg kick
and McManus counters with a kick to the head that grazes his opponent. Hippolytos is lucky that one didn't land flush.
McManus scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
Hippolytos pushes McManus up against the cage in a clinch.
Hippolytos lands a nice shot to the body.
Hippolytos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
McManus scores with an uppercut up the middle.
Hippolytos lands punches inside but they're not really causing much damage.
Hippolytos throws an elbow but it's blocked.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus wants to break free. God knows he wants to breaaaak freeee.
Hippolytos fails to land with a short punch on the inside.
Hippolytos throws a punch but it's blocked by McManus.
Hippolytos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
McManus breaks from the clinch.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus is looking to clinch.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
A bone on bone clash there as McManus blocks the leg kick.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.
McManus 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.
McManus moves out of the way of the counter high kick fromHippolytos.
Hippolytos misses with an uppercut.
McManus checks a leg kick.
It appears McManus was looking to counter with a kick there.
Hippolytos with a hook.
Hippolytos walks into a straight right hand from McManus.
McManus gets cracked with a nice right hand there by Hippolytos.
Hippolytos throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippolytos swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
McManus avoids the head kick by Hippolytos.
McManus appears to be looking for a counter punch to the body.
The fight stays on the outside here - McManus looks like he's thinking about clinching though.
McManus uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Hippolytos.
McManus is looking for a counter combo.
McManus is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hippolytos throws a looping overhand right but McManus ducks down to avoid it.
McManus checks a low kick from Hippolytos.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hippolytos.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos throws the kick towards the body but McManus avoids it.
McManus looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hippolytos tries to score with a leg kick but it misses it's target.
McManus misses with a low kick.
Hippolytos misses with a series of wild punches.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hippolytos clobbers McManus with an overhand right that has the crowd gasping. That made a horrendous noise.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
Hippolytos throws a series of punches but McManus avoids them all with ease.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
McManus tries to clinch but Hippolytos is having none of it.
Hippolytos lands with a thumping leg kick.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos just manages to avoid a counter high kick fromMcManus.
McManus is looking to score with low kicks.
McManus misses with a body kick.
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
Hippolytos fakes high and swings low for a body shot but McManus manages to avoid it.
McManus is looking to counter with a body kick.
Ooooh, nice body kick lands from McManus. Hippolytos shrugs it off though.
Well, he's not going to score with shots like that. A lazy body kick attempt from Hippolytos.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hippolytos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos misses with a kick to the body
and McManus counters with a nice body kick.
McManus pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hippolytos throws an ugly left hook that misses
and McManus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Hippolytos missing with a left hand there. McManus was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hippolytos.
McManus displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hippolytos throws out the jab.
McManus uses good head movement to avoid the hook from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos misses with a body shot.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
Hippolytos swings away with a body shot that misses
and he gets countered with a snapping leg kick.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos tries a head kick but it misses.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippolytos.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hippolytos throws a hook to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippolytos has his head slapped from side to side by a 3 punch combination. That must have hurt him.
It looks like Niache Hippolytos has been cut.
Hippolytos throws a leg kick that is checked
letting McManus counter with a right hand.
McManus throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
McManus moves his head to the side to avoid a jab but walks straight into a cross.
McManus gets cracked there but stands up to it.
A jab from Hippolytos misses.
Hippolytos avoids a low kick by using good footwork.
McManus sets himself, and Hippolytos steps forward looking for the clinch! McManus avoids it this time.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos lands with a shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hippolytos. McManus does a little dance to reset his feet.
McManus keeping at a good range here, avoiding a leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hippolytos.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
McManus doesn't manage to clinch there - Hippolytos circles away.
Hippolytos throws a shot from downtown. McManus moves away and avoids it.
Hippolytos throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a left to the body.
Hippolytos throws a poor cross that misses
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.
Hippolytos swats away the attempt to clinch by McManus.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos throws a right hand that misses
and McManus counters with a body kick.
McManus lands a slapping body shot.
Nice body kick there by McManus.
Hippolytos misses with an uppercut.
As Hippolytos backs away, McManus returns fire with a leg kick that just misses.
Hippolytos rushes in with a sloppy looking punch
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
Hippolytos throws a leg kick that is checked
and Hippolytos takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Hippolytos on the receiving end of a decent leg kick there by McManus. McManus obviously looking to wear him down.
Hippolytos throws a jab, cross combination which is slipped
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
McManus tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hippolytos manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
A little jabbing left from Hippolytos on the counter but it doesn't find it's target.
Hippolytos swings widly with a right hand
and McManus counters with a body kick that brings a smile to the face of both fighters.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Niache Hippolytos will probably get the nod.
The cut man is working on Niache Hippolytos's cut.
That's time! McManus's corner gives him a slap on the ass as he gets ready to fight.
Jab, jab by McManus - just one landing.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Justice McManus is winning the standup battle so far.
Hippolytos misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
McManus blocks the body kick.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
Hippolytos pivots as if he's going to throw a leg kick but stops half way.
McManus was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos throws a lazy head kick
and McManus counters with a lovely straight right hand!
McManus moves into range and clinches up with Hippolytos.
Hippolytos scores with a shoulder strike.
McManus struggles to land a body shot inside as Hippolytos controls his hands.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus can't get the takedown.
McManus wants to take the fight to the mat but Hippolytos manages to get underhooks and keep the fight in the clinch.
McManus is looking for a takedown.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Justice McManus. That's going to take a lot out of him.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
McManus avoids a wild elbow strike from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos prevents McManus from breaking the clinch.
Hippolytos swings away with an uppercut that misses.
McManus tries to score a body lock takedown but Hippolytos shows good agility there to stay on his feet.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
A head punch blocked on the inside by Hippolytos.
Some stalling of biblical proportions here from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos lands a knee to the head there! That was nasty!
McManus misses with a body punch.
Hippolytos prevents a body shot from McManus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
McManus breaks from the clinch.
Hippolytos with a hook.
Hippolytos misses with a hook.
Hippolytos waving his hands out in front of him, looking to distract McManus.
McManus half committed to a counter leg kick.
McManus fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
A low kick from Hippolytos misses
and McManus counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hippolytos throws an off balance right hand
and McManus counters with a quick right hand to the jaw.
A clash of legs there as Hippolytos blocks the low kick.
Hippolytos takes a swing at McManus's ribcage but misses.
McManus appeared to be looking to counter that last move with a leg kick.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
The fight moves into the clinch position.
The fighters are starting to get sweaty, which will make takedowns a bit more tricky.
McManus is looking to score with knees to the body. Maybe he'll change it up and go body then head. Hippolytos is defending well for now.
McManus wants to break the clinch but can't.
Hippolytos lands with a short punch from the clinch.
With the fighters up against the cage, McManus throws an elbow but misses.
McManus blocks an elbow strike from Hippolytos.
McManus has dropped down and is looking to force the takedown but it's defended by Hippolytos after a bit of a struggle.
Hippolytos keeps the fight in the clinch, despite McManus's efforts to push away.
Hippolytos lands a hook that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Hippolytos keeps him there for the moment.
Hippolytos stays in close to his opponent and throws a right hand to the body.
Both fighters are absolutely exhausted here.
Hippolytos blocks a knee to the body. He'll have a nicely bruised forearm in the morning.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos can't find room to land a body shot as McManus controls the action.
Hippolytos lands on the inside with an uppercut.
Hippolytos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McManus's defenses.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hippolytos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
Hippolytos throws a blind hook that connects with the side of McManuss head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippolytos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippolytos won't allow it.
Hippolytos lands a right uppercut that snaps the head of McManus backwards.
McManus wants to break free but Hippolytos has control.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
A short left from Hippolytos.
I was talking to McManus's coach per-fight and he was telling me that they'd been working on the clinch in the runup to this fight.
Hippolytos pushes McManus back against the cage and unloads with a body punch.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Hippolytos scores with a shot to the side of McManus's head.
A short uppercut from McManus.
McManus blocks a couple of punches on the inside.
Hippolytos lands a body punch in the clinch.
An uppercut to the body lands inside from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos has been the more effective fighter overall so far.
Hippolytos makes some space for himself and lands an uppercut.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus is trying to work out of this bad position, with his back against the cage.
McManus takes a shot to the head.
A frustrated look appears on McManus's face as he tries to break the clinch.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the side of the head.
Niache Hippolytos seems to be working more effectively in the clinch in the fight so far.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
With the fighters clinched against the cage, McManus creates a bit of distance for himself and scores with a nice uppercut.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Hippolytos throws a nice elbow but it doesn't land.
McManus is trying to break free.
Nice body punch from Hippolytos.
McManus has had enough of the clinch and is looking to separate.
McManus has had enough of the clinch but Hippolytos keeps him there for the moment.
Hippolytos keeps control of McManus as he tries to wriggle out of the double underhooks.
Hippolytos stops a takedown attempt from McManus.
Hippolytos lands a hook to the body. It's hard to tell if that hurt McManus or not.
Hippolytos creates a bit of space for himself and sneaks an elbow through McManus's defenses.
 It looks like Justice McManus has been cut.
Nice body punch from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos comes over the top with an elbow. That landed flush.
A nice glancing elbow lands by Hippolytos.
McManus's corner calls for him to break the clinch, which he does.
Hippolytos misses with a body kick.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
A swing and a miss from Hippolytos.
A slow jab from Hippolytos misses its intended target.
Hippolytos throws a body shot but no joy.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hippolytos tries a switch kick but it misses it's target.
Hippolytos moves into the clinch successfully.
Hippolytos misses with a shot to the kidneys.
McManus lands an elbow inside.
Hippolytos will no doubt start fighting again in a minute but for now he's just having a little rest, leaning McManus up against the cage.
Hippolytos misses with a knee strike.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
McManus is trying to break the clinch but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
Hippolytos misses with an elbow over the top.
McManus tries to land knees in the clinch but Hippolytos avoids the damage to the body.
Hippolytos pushes off and fires off an elbow that misses, before clinching up again, against the cage.
A short right from Hippolytos on the inside.
Hippolytos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus has a body lock and is looking for a takedown. Hippolytos is bouncing around trying to prevent the takedown and somehow he has indeed managed to stay on his feet.
The pace slowing considerably in the clinch, as Hippolytos takes a break from that fighting nonsense to think about the finer things in life.
An uppercut on the inside fails to land for Hippolytos.
McManus throws a knee to the head but misses.
Hippolytos lands a left hand.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos softening up his opponent with strikes, against the cage.
McManus blocks a punch to the side of the head.
Hippolytos lands a damaging elbow.
McManus manages to break the clinch.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos looks to land a right hand but McManus moved out of range.
Hippolytos with a nice looking leg kick. You could hear that one land in a back row.
Hippolytos checks a leg kick.
McManus uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Hippolytos.
McManus wants to clinch.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Niache Hippolytos showed his class in that round. I'd imagine he'll take it on all the scorecards.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
That's the end of the round. The referee orders the cornermen out of the cage so we can get back down to business. This is the final round!
McManus lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hippolytos throws out a loose jab but McManus uses good head movement to avoid it.
Hippolytos misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hippolytos misses with a looping left.
Hippolytos pulls out of a head kick attempt.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Hippolytos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hippolytos misses with a leg kick
and McManus counters with a body kick that stops Hippolytos in his tracks momentarily.
McManus checks a low kick from Hippolytos.
McManus is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Hippolytos.
Hippolytos throws a nice looking combination but McManus bobs and weaves to avoid any damage.
McManus throws a counter high kick but Hippolytos was just alert enough to avoid it.
That's one minute gone in the round.
McManus ducks under a wild hook from Hippolytos.
McManus takes a body kick right on the floating rib. Ouchie.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a hook to the body.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Hippolytos fails with an attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos misses with a low kick as McManus jumps back.
A quick step to the side and McManus tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
The sound of bone on bone echoes around the arena as McManus checks a leg kick.
Hippolytos blocks a head kick by McManus.
Hippolytos's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
McManus misses with a head kick.
Hippolytos lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hippolytos has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from McManus.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos tries to clinch but fails miserably
and McManus counters with a nice body kick.
Hippolytos throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
McManus throws a big counter combination but Hippolytos scrambles out of danger and avoids any damage.
Hippolytos takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Hippolytos misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
Hippolytos swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
An inside leg kick from Hippolytos misses.
Hippolytos swings and misses with a shot to the body
and McManus counters with a low kick, right behind Hippolytos 's knee.
Hippolytos misses with a right hand
and McManus counters with a series of strikes. Hippolytos will be more careful next time no doubt.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hippolytos misses with a combination
and McManus counters with a lovely shot to the body.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
McManus clinches.
With the two fighters working up against the cage, Hippolytos just misses with a elbow thrown towards McManus's brow.
Hippolytos stalling against the cage.
McManus wants to push off and get back to the center of the mat but Hippolytos has him pressed against the cage.
Hippolytos tries a body shot but McManus blocks it.
Hippolytos misses with a hook from the clinch.
McManus trying to land knees to the body.
McManus wants to break free but Hippolytos has control.
McManus manages to break the clinch.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Hippolytos tries to land a front kick but McManus steps back. That was a bit too telegraphed.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
McManus moves in looking to clinch but Hippolytos pushes him off.
McManus wants to clinch up but Hippolytos keeps it at a distance.
Hippolytos throws a sloppy head kick
and McManus counters with a nice uppercut.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.
Hippolytos is looking to slow McManus down with leg kicks.
Hippolytos misses with a left hand
and McManus connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Hippolytos misses with a lunging right hand
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
Hippolytos tries to clinch up but McManus circles away and keeps his distance.
McManus avoids the clinch attempt nicely.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos swings away with a body shot that misses
and McManus counters with a good right hand that lands right on the jaw.
McManus moves out of range of the strikes.
Hippolytos misses with a left hand
and McManus counters with a three punch combination, finished off with a leg kick. Nice work.
That has opened up Niache Hippolytos's cut even more.
Hippolytos throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hippolytos scores with a nice head shot.
Hippolytos wants to land a leg kick but McManus is out of range.
McManus misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hippolytos lets loose with a powerful body kick. McManus will feel that in the morning.
Hippolytos throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
A low kick from Hippolytos misses
and McManus counters with a nice leg kick.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses
and McManus counters with a nice jab to the body that keeps Hippolytos thinking.
A leg kick checked by Hippolytos.
Hippolytos wants to counter with a clinch but McManus pushes him away.
Hippolytos thows a leg kick but McManus checks it
and McManus counters with a three punch combo that has Hippolytos backing up. Hippolytos nods at McManus to acknowledge the strikes.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
McManus scoring well with a low kick there.
Hippolytos throws a hook to the side of McManus's head but McManus sees it coming and ducks under it beautifully.
Hippolytos throws a right hand that misses
and McManus makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hippolytos swings away with a leg kick that misses.
It looked like McManus was looking amped, ready to throw a big counter but didn't commit.
Hippolytos misses with a head kick.
As Hippolytos looks to move away, McManus throws a big counter combo but Hippolytos just gets out of the way.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Hippolytos misses with a body shot.
Hippolytos throws a body punch but McManus moves out of range.
McManus fires out a quick counter leg kick but Hippolytos just manages to avoid it.
Hippolytos rushes McManus and presses him up against the cage.
Hippolytos prevents a body shot from McManus.
McManus wants to get back to striking at distance but Hippolytos won't allow it.
McManus breaks from the clinch.
Hippolytos throws a series of punches but McManus moves out of range.
Hippolytos throws a body kick, spinning off balance
and McManus finishes the little exchange by landing a big kick to the body.
Niache Hippolytos is fighting for a decision - hopefully he's judged it right and he's actually winning the fight.
McManus takes a step back and watches a body kick go sailing past his mid section.
Hippolytos throws a sloppy head kick and McManus moves out of range easily.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
McManus misses with a leg kick.
Hippolytos replies with a solid counter kick to the body but McManus blocks it well.
Hippolytos thumps McManus with a low kick.
A big right from Hippolytos misses.
McManus tries to score with a low kick but Hippolytos moves his leg out of the way.
Hippolytos scores with a nice looking left hook and follows it up with an uppercut!
A chopping leg kick lands by McManus.
Hippolytos misses with a low kick.
McManus wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Hippolytos closes the distance but McManus moves to the side
and McManus cracks him with a counter punch right on the button.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
McManus fails in his attempt to clinch.
Justice McManus has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
Hippolytos looks to land a combination but McManus avoids it well.
Hippolytos throws a wild body kick that McManus sees coming a mile off.
Hippolytos misses with an attempted mid kick.
Some bone on bone action there as McManus checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
McManus throws a decent looking leg kick but it doesn't land clean.
Hippolytos misses the body punch
and McManus counters with a straight right hand.
Hippolytos connects with a solid leg kick.
Hippolytos throws a head kick that misses.
McManus tried to counter with a leg kick but Hippolytos avoided it.
And that's the end of the fight!
That was a close round. You could make an argument for either fighter but I would give it to Justice McManus.
I think Hippolytos has won this one but let's see whether the judges agree with me. Over to the ring announcer for the scorecards.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3 rounds of action, we go to the scorecards for a decision.
Judge Steve Smith scores the fight 28:29
Judge William Peck scores the fight 29:28
Judge Robert Douchet scores the fight 27:30
In favor of your winner, by split decision... Niache Hippolytos!
An out of breath Niache Hippolytos 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 heavyweight MMA rules bout between Christian Liars (ranked 3753 p4p, 3954 weight class) and Thunda Punch (ranked 387 p4p, 399 weight class). Buckle up people - heeeeeeeeeere we go!
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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 3 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Christian Liars!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 1 - 2 - 0, fighting out of London, Thunda Punch!
The judges for this bout are William Peck, Alec Ball and Gregory Folan.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Punch moving in and out of range nicely, whilst landing the scoring shot.
It looks like Christian Liars has been cut.
Punch swings for the body but Liars moves out of range.
Punch misses with a straight right.
Liars doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
Liars ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Liars scores with a one two! Punch had his feet all tangled up there and couldn't avoid the strikes.
Punch digs a good body shot into Liars's ribs.
Liars looks to land a left hand but Punch moved out of range nicely.
Thunda Punch seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Liars scores with a straight right hand, right through his opponent's guard.
Punch misses with a telegraphed body shot
and Liars counters with a takedown into side control.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Liars trying to control the action but Punch is working from the bottom.
We get told so often about how wrestlers don't like to be on their backs. Let's see if Punch can do anything to dispel that myth.
Punch is looking for a sweep.
Punch wants to control but Liars postures up.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Liars tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Liars looks up at the clock and then as Punch takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Liars smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
Liars in side control, throwing shots but Punch defends.
Liars tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
The ground and pound from Liars seems to be hitting the mat more than his opponent.
Liars looking to punish the body of his opponent here but Punch is avoiding damage well.
Punch is not content to let Liars control the position.
Punch struggling a bit here.
Punch is looking to reverse the position.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Liars trying to control the position but Punch is working away.
Punch parries the strikes from Liars easily there. Liars is wary of posturing up too much because it might enable Punch to escape.
Punch managing to avoid any damage from the strikes thrown by Liars.
Liars working the ground and pound but Punch is defending the strikes.
Liars laying and praying for a moment but Punch takes advantage and regains half guard.
Liars thows a huge punch but Punch dodges it nicely.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Liars not throwing his punches with enough precision this time.
Punch is trying to control but can't.
The referee must be thinking about standing these guys back up.
Liars throwing shots but Punch is blocking nicely.
We've been hearing that Liars has been drilling a lot of ground and pound in training, so let's see if he get the finish.
Punch avoiding damage under a succession of punches from Liars.
Liars missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Punch regains full guard, whilst avoiding punches from Liars.
Liars looking to pass the guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Liars throwing strikes but missing.
Liars in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Liars looking to pass the guard.
The referee decides to stand the fighters back up.
Punch looks to land a left hand but Liars moved out of range nicely.
Liars just misses with a punch to the body.
Punch looks to land a right hand but Liars moved out of range.
Liars misses with a hook
and Punch counters with a shot to the ribs. That looked like it hurt.
Liars ducks right into an uppercut from Punch.
Left hook, right uppercut from Punch.
Liars swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Thunda Punch is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Punch throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Punch wings a very wild body shot but it does the job and lands to the midsection.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Liars lands with a right hand.
Liars shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Punch to counter with a crisp jab.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Punch misses the shot to the body.
Liars doesn't react quick enough there as he takes a shot to the body.
A really sloppy takedown attempt there from Liars.
A looping hook to the body misses from Punch. Liars does a little dance to reset his feet.
Liars is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Punch.
A punch combination from Punch misses.
Liars closes the distance and takes a jab right on the nose as he does so.
Punch lands a body shot.
Punch throws a right and a left that both miss.
Liars takes a jab right on the kisser.
Punch fakes a head shot and lands one to the body.
Punch digs a good hook to Liars's body.
Liars throws an overhand right that lands on Punch's shoulder, as Punch tries to avoid the shot.
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!
Oooooh!!! Punch has knocked Liars down with a huge combo! Punch steps away and waves a wobbly Liars back to his feet! This one might not go much longer!
 Liars is rocked!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Punch shakes his hands by his side, trying to relax. Liars takes his eyes off the ball for a moment - Punch sees the opportunity and cracks him with a massive hook! Liars bends double and collapses on top of himself - he's out! The crowd are going absolutely nuts! Wow, what a knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:09 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Thunda Punch!
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Daniel Daniel Philips (ranked 2588 p4p, 5488 weight class) and Paul Stahl (ranked 185 p4p, 279 weight class). The crowd giving both fighters a great reception on their way into the arena. That's good to see.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 3 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Daniel Daniel Philips!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 0 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Amsterdam, Paul Stahl!
The judges for this bout are Alec Ball, Ian Loll and Elvis Blanc.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Daniel Philips throws a jab but it's blocked by Stahl.
Stahl with a jab.
Stahl lands a left and a right that send Daniel Philips crashing to the mat, dazed. Stahl thinks about following him to the mat but decides to wave him back up to his feet!
Daniel Philips is rocked!
Daniel Philips is holding his hands too far apart here. Stahl throws a hard, straight punch right down the pipe and BOOM! Daniel Philips is out! That punch landed square on the jaw - what a shot!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 0:15 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Paul Stahl!
Paul Stahl seemed lost for words in his post fight interview but he remembered to thank his fans and directed everyone to his website.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Jett Robins (ranked 2086 p4p, 3067 weight class) and Papi Chichilla (ranked 159 p4p, 220 weight class). Papi Chichilla is staring across the cage at his opponent, tweaking his nipples.
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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 3 - 1 - 0, fighting out of Rio de Janeiro, Jett Robins!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 6 - 9 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Papi Chichilla!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Ian Loll and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Chichilla lunges in with an uppercut that skims his opponent's chin.
Robins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Chichilla misses the shot to the body.
Chichilla misses with a body shot.
Robins displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Chichilla throws out the jab.
Robins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chichilla.
Chichilla slips in close and lands a nice hook before moving back out of range.
Robins ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Chichilla jabs Robins to the body, keeping him at a distance.
Chichilla has been working on his striking defense in training and it's paying off as Robins is landing a low percentage of strikes.
Chichilla swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Robins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chichilla connects with a body shot.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Chichilla connects with a lovely right hand, straight down the pipe.
Chichilla bobs and weaves and unloads with a good uppercut.
Chichilla dips to his left and cracks Robins with an uppercut!
Nice defenses there by Robins.
Robins is looking to counter the offense by Chichilla and move into the clinch.
Chichilla tries to bum rush Robins with a series of wild strikes but Robins uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
We've been told by Robins's head coaches at Besta-Fera Training Center that he's been working on his takedown defense in preparation for this fight.
Robins uses good footwork to avoid the strikes from Chichilla.
Robins slips a straight right by Chichilla.
Robins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Robins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Papi Chichilla seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Chichilla misses with an uppercut. Robins saw that one coming.
Robins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chichilla misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Robins.
Robins is trying to close the distance and clinch up, after that failed offence from Chichilla.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Chichilla swings for the body but Robins moves out of range.
Robins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Robins moves out of range as Chichilla strikes.
Chichilla uses good footwork to get in and out and land a nice right hand before Robins has time to react.
Chichilla misses the shot to the body.
Chichilla scores with a shot to the body.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Chichilla throws the left hand but Robins avoids the punch easily.
Robins wants to take advantage of his opponent's missed offense by moving into the clinch.
Chichilla misses the shot to the body.
Chichilla throws a lazy right hand but Robins sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
Robins seemed to be looking to counter by closing the distance.
Chichilla swings for the body but Robins moves out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Decent striking displayed by Chichilla there.
Nice shot lands for Chichilla.
Robins is rocked!
Robins walks right into a perfectly timed right hook and goes down hard! He's out cold! The ref cradles Robins limp body while Chichilla jumps on to the cage and waves to the roaring crowd. Wow that was just a brutal knockout!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 3:19 of round 1, we have a winner by way of KO (Punch). Papi Chichilla!
Our winner, Papi Chichilla, made sure he spent some time buttering up the crowd during his post fight interview, which will no doubt bring him a few more fans.
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Coming up we have a heavyweight MMA rules bout between Aaron Goodson (ranked 1352 p4p, 3245 weight class) and Clack Clack (ranked 147 p4p, 345 weight class). Goodson kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is HonestKey- The Unseen. 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 6 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Aaron Goodson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 2 - 1 - 0, fighting out of London, Clack Clack!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Trevor Gratis and Steve Smith.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Clack gets cracked there but stands up to it.
Clack connects with a leg kick.
Clack moves out of range as Goodson strikes.
Goodson swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Clack misses with an uppercut.
It looked like Goodson wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Clack tries to close the distance and clinch but Goodson swats him to one side with an open hand palm strike and circles away.
Goodson lands a really nice looking cross but Clack seems unphased.
Clack jabbing away but nothing is landing.
A looping hook to the body misses from Clack. Goodson does a little dance to reset his feet.
A counter left hand to the body from Goodson misses its target.
Clack misses with a straight left.
Clack 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.
A slow jab from Clack misses its intended target.
Goodson throws a shot from downtown. Clack moves away and avoids it.
Goodson moves out of range as Clack strikes.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Goodson connects with a slap. Keep your fist closed son.
Clack misses with a low kick.
Goodson throws the left hand but Clack avoids the punch easily.
Goodson sets himself, and Clack steps forward looking for the clinch! Goodson avoids it this time.
Clack Clack seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Clack scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Goodson doesn't seem bothered though.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
A left lands for Clack.
Donk. Goodson catches Clack right on the button with a cross.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Goodson lands a head shot.
Goodson catches Clack with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Clack misses with a left hand
and Goodson counters with a nice body shot.
Goodson showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Clack.
Goodson has been working on his boxing with his coaches at Temple of Fitness in the buildup to the fight.
Goodson rushes Clack and starts throwing punches like they are going out of style! Clack is up against the cage and has nowhere to go. Goodson piles on the pressure and Clack crumples to the floor! This one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 1:25 of round 1, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Aaron Goodson!
During a confident post fight interview, Aaron Goodson thanked all his fans. He seemed very genuine when describing how motivated his fans keep him.
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Big Daddy (ranked 1055 p4p, 2335 weight class) and Kotetsu Yama (ranked 82 p4p, 171 weight class). Both fighters look fresh as a daisy as they make their way towards the cage.
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Ladies and gentlemen. This fight is 3 rounds, in the featherweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 6 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Big Daddy!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of Las Vegas, Kotetsu Yama!
The judges for this bout are Yves DeLean, Alec Ball and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Yama tries to clinch but is not successful on this occasion.
Daddy misses with a looping right.
Daddy connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Daddy misses with a body shot.
Daddy closes this distance looking for a takedown but Yama circles away.
Yama connects with a single shot there.
A looping hook to the body misses from Daddy. Yama does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Yama is looking to clinch but Daddy is avoiding it.
Yama scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
Daddy seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Yama takes a body punch that cleary hurt but he's trying not to show any weakness.
A big right from Yama misses.
Daddy takes a jab right on the nose. That must have hurt but he shrugs his shoulders and looks to return the favor.
Yama gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Yama is active off his back here, looking for submissions.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Yama preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Yama keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Daddy has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Daddy working from the guard for now, landing some ground and pound.
There's a bit of a scramble here and now Yama is on top in guard.
Yama distracts Daddy with his right hand and drops a big elbow with his other arm.
Daddy utilising some decent striking defenses from the guard, preventing the ground and pound.
Yama postures up and lands some nice ground and pound.
Yama throwing strikes from guard but Daddy blocks nicely.
Yama throwing strikes but missing.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Yama has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
Yama chips away with some ground and pound.
Yama postures up to throw the ground and pound strikes but they don't connect.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Yama makes a bit of distance and scores with some ground and pound, still in guard.
Daddy is doing well to control the posture of his opponent and prevent any damage.
Daddy preventing the ground and pound from doing any damage.
Daddy avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Yama sitting in guard, not really doing much.
Yama wants to pass the guard but Daddy is keeping the position.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama with a flurry of punches that miss.
Daddy looking to sweep using the butterfly guard but Yama puts pay to that idea as he passes nicely into half guard.
Yama is trying to control the action in half guard but Daddy is working away on the bottom, looking perhaps to get back to full guard.
Yama moves into full mount! Daddy won't be happy about that!
Yama lands an elbow that was bordering on illegal but the referee lets it go with a warning.
Yama tries to control but Daddy wriggling away.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Daddy is wriggling around trying to escape.
Yama lands a couple of good shots and Daddy has given up his back, trying to escape the position!
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama trying desperately to keep hold of the dominant position.
Daddy is covering up but some of the strikes from Yama are getting through and doing damage.
Yama is hanging on to Daddy's back as he tries to escape.
Yama scores with strikes from the back.
You can see the frustration on Daddy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Daddy is taking damage to the body and head.
Yama tightening his grip on Daddy, looking for the choke.
Daddy tries to escape but Yama has the hooks in and won't let him break free.
Yama throwing damaging strikes from the back! Daddy could be in trouble here!
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Yama lands strikes to the head.
You can see the frustration on Daddy's face… He knows he is in trouble unless he improves his position sooner rather than later.
Daddy manages to reverse the position and now he's in Yama's guard. Nice work there by Daddy.
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yama throws his legs up looking for a submission but Daddy uses it to pass to side control.
Daddy cracks Yama with a big right hand but Yama just smiles back at him and invites him to have another go.
Yama is trying to get back to half guard.
Daddy cracks Yama with a big elbow.
Daddy wants to lay and pray for a moment but Yama keeps working.
Daddy looks up at the clock and then as Yama takes his cue and looks up at the clock too, Daddy smacks him right in the chops with a big elbow! How rude!
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daddy creates a bit of distance and throws down some hard shots.
Yama is moving his hips around well on the bottom and has managed to get back to half guard.
The two fighters exchange a few words. I couldn't hear what they were saying but maybe it's more fun if you make it up yourself. Daddy connects with a nice short shot to Yama's temple.
We've seen a great period of action over the last minute or so - credit to both fighters for going all out!
Yama looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
Yama is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Daddy scores with a couple of nice shots.
Yama is trying to control but can't.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Daddy lands a big shot. The thud that echoes around the arena is like music to the fans' ears.
Yama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Yama looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Daddy slips a nice elbow through Yama's hands, connecting with Yama's forehead.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy is trying to control. Yama wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Daddy is looking to pass the guard... He's managed it - he's now in full mount!
Daddy landing strikes from the mount and Yama is in trouble!
Daddy looking to control but Yama is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
Daddy landing shots from mount.
Daddy trying to control but Yama is having none of it.
Yama is looking to get to half guard.
Daddy has his opponent pinned against the cage, landing some nasty ground and pound that is really making a bit of a mess out of Yama's face.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Yama is looking to improve his position but Daddy isn't that keen on the idea.
Daddy working the ground and pound effectively.
Yama regains half guard.
Yama is pressing down on Daddy's left leg trying to get back to full guard. He's managed it.
Daddy trying to control but Yama is working from the bottom.
Daddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daddy has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Daddy lands a couple of elbows.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Daddy landing with the ground and pound.
Yama looking for a guillotine here but Daddy defends easily.
Daddy postures up.
Daddy scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
Yama keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Yama isolates an arm and boxes in a triangle. Daddy stacks Yama on his neck as he steps over and passes to the side. He's now in a much more dominant position where he can look to do some serious damage. Nice move by Daddy!
Yama is trying to get back to half guard.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close round but Kotetsu Yama will probably get the nod.
The fighters get back to their feet, the hooter sounds and we're back to the action!
Daddy throws a body punch but Yama moves out of range.
Daddy moves into range and connects with a jab.
Yama cracks Daddy with a right hand to the side of the head.
Daddy takes a swing at Yama's ribcage but misses.
Yama throws a wild combination but nothing lands.
Yama misses with a body shot.
Nice sprawl there from Daddy as Yama shoots in.
Daddy misses the shot to the body.
Yama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Yama throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Daddy is looking for a takedown here. He's shot in and has managed to get it, finishing up in Yama's half guard.
Yama tries to get to full guard but Daddy has control of the leg.
Daddy 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.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy working the head and body with strikes.
Nice strikes from Daddy there.
Yama pushes Daddy off and gets back to his feet.
Daddy shoots in but doesn't get the takedown
enabling Yama to counter with a crisp jab.
Daddy keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yama connects with a jab.
Daddy gets his head snapped back by a nice shot there.
Daddy staying out of range there.
Daddy scores with a nice right hand.
Yama connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Yama throws a right and a left that both miss.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Daddy dives in and grabs Yama's left leg, looking for a takedown. Yama pushes down on Daddy's head and hops out.
Yama has been working his punching technique in the buildup to the fight and it appears to be paying off.
Daddy throws a body punch but Yama moves out of range.
Daddy lands with a right hand.
Yama has used his reach advantage pretty well so far tonight.
Yama keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Daddy.
Yama avoids the body shot from Daddy.
Yama drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Daddy defends it well.
Daddy fakes high and swings low for a body shot but Yama manages to avoid it.
Daddy lands a nice shot to the body.
Daddy throws a jab to the body, straight down the pipe. Boom. That sent Yama stumbling backwards but he manages to regain his composure quickly.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown but doesn't get it.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
Yama misses with a hook.
Yama tests Daddy's chin there with a solid looking shot.
Nice body punch from Yama.
Yama shakes his hands off, looking to compose himself, but takes a jab to the jaw whilst he does it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama jabs at Daddy's body.
Yama avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Yama tries to bum rush Daddy with a series of wild strikes but Daddy uses good footwork to avoid the assault.
Yama throws a combination but it was largely blocked by Daddy.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yama moves away.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yama. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
Daddy is looking to wear down Yama with body shots, infact he's throwing more body shots than head shots at the moment.
Daddy missing with a left hand there. Yama was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yama misses with a looping left.
Daddy swings wildly with a hook that is half blocked by Yama.
Daddy throws out a token jab with nothing on it.
A big right from Yama misses.
Daddy changes levels looking for a counter takedown but doesn't commit.
Kotetsu Yama seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Yama throws a lazy right hand but Daddy sees it coming a mile off and sidesteps it easily.
A jab from Daddy misses.
Daddy throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Kotetsu Yama seems to be getting the better of the standup.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama lands a nice shot to the body.
A looping hook to the body misses from Yama. Daddy does a little dance to reset his feet.
A quick step to the side and Daddy tries to counter with a shot to the body but it doesn't connect.
Daddy takes a solid shot to the body. That one hurt him but he's trying not to show it.
Yama misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy closes the distance and after a bit of a stuggle, scores a takedown into Yama's guard.
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Yama escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Daddy gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Yama working for a triangle but Daddy defends it easily.
Yama is breathing heavily.
Daddy works over Yama with some ground and pound from guard.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Daddy scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yama wants to sweep but no luck.
Yama bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Daddy's guard.
Yama scoring with punches to the head and body.
Yama throwing strikes but missing.
Yama tries to free his leg and advance position but Daddy is retaining full guard.
Yama lands a couple of digs.
Daddy tries to land a sweep but no joy.
Yama content to stall in guard here.
Yama wants to control from the top but Daddy keeps moving.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Daddy trying to keep a closed guard but Yama is proving a slippery customer.
Yama stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Daddy swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Daddy is pulling down on Yama's head. It's preventing any offense from Yama, at least for the moment.
Yama trying to control the position from guard on top but Daddy is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Daddy looking to hit a scissor sweep but Yama is one step ahead there.
Daddy trying to control the position.
The referee has stepped in and called for a break in the action. We'll restart on the feet.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Daddy swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Yama is loading up here, looking for a big counter of his own.
Yama falls off balance throwing a combination
and Daddy decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Yama's guard.
Yama throwing some rather feeble looking strikes off his back.
Yama striking off his back but it's not causing Daddy any problems.
Daddy stands and throws Yama's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Daddy wants to control but Yama is keeping him busy.
Yama sneaks back into half guard.
Yama is refusing to be controlled, as Daddy sits in half guard.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Daddy looks to score some points with some ground and pound.
Daddy working Yama over with strikes.
The fighters are battling for position here. Yama manages to regain full guard. Nice work.
Yama keeping moving, preventing Daddy from controlling successfully.
Daddy is sitting in guard, working some ground and pound.
Yama throwing his legs up looking for a triangle.
Yama wants to control but Daddy passes easily into half guard.
Yama tries to roll over but Daddy keeps him under control.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Yama is still trying to improve position.
Nice strikes from Daddy there.
Yama gets back to full guard.
Big Daddy overall seems to be getting the better of the ground position in the fight so far.
Daddy got a little sloppy there for a moment and Yama has worked his way into a loose triangle - can he finish it?! No, Daddy has managed to get both his arms back between Yama's legs - danger averted.
Daddy trying to pass the guard but can't manage it just yet.
Yama is trying to control the position from the bottom.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
A close second round but Kotetsu Yama will probably get the nod - 10:9.
That's time! Back to the action! This is the final round!
Yama throws a hook but Daddy blocks it.
Yama lands a powerful looking uppercut that connected with his opponent's jaw.
Yama scores with a decent looking hook.
Daddy has his takedown stuffed
and Yama connects with a straight left hand counter down the middle.
Yama slaps away a takedown attempt from Daddy, before circling back to the center of the mat.
Daddy uses some good footwork to avoid the body shot by Yama.
Yama dives in for a single leg takedown but Daddy sprawls and the fighters end up clinched against the cage.
Yama throws a shot to the body.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Yama missing with a left hand there. Daddy was out of range so wasted energy throwing that one.
Yama slips under a jab from Daddy.
Yama swings wildly with a right hand that was never going to find it's target.
Daddy swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Nice takedown defense from Yama. No joy for Daddy on that attempt.
That's three failed takedown attempts in the round for Big Daddy. That's going to take a lot out of him.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Daddy ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Yama moves away.
A swing and a miss from Yama.
Daddy moves out of range of the strikes.
Daddy throws an ugly left hook that misses
and Daddy takes a counter punch right on the button for his troubles.
Yama goes to the watering hole and comes back with a big thumbs up from the judges as he scores a three punch combo.
Daddy is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Yama.
Yama swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Daddy throwing a counter right hand but Yama manages to avoid it.
Yama misses with an uppercut.
Yama looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Yama takes a big intake of breath there - he's definitely tired.
Yama throws a good cross that connects.
Yama misses with an uppercut. Daddy saw that one coming.
Daddy was looking to counter that last move with a shot to the body but he didn't commit.
Yama takes a swing at Daddy's ribcage but misses.
Daddy shoots in for a takedown and gets it.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Yama is staying active underneath Daddy, who seems content to just control the action from this position.
Yama actively working from the bottom here.
Daddy drops an elbow to the side of Yama's head.
Yama trying to get back to full guard but Daddy takes advantage of the position and moves to full mount!
Yama is in all sorts of trouble here.
Daddy looking to finish Yama with some ground and pound. This is bad for Yama!
Daddy looking to control and managing it successfully.
Yama is working to get back to half guard.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Yama takes a big shot to the head but keeps on trying to improve his position.
Daddy looking to ground and pound his opponent to a finish here.
Yama gets back to half guard.
Daddy working the head and body with strikes.
Yama on the receiving end of some nice ground and pound.
Yama wants to get back to his feet.
Daddy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Daddy prevents Yama from improving his position.
Daddy working Yama over with strikes.
Daddy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
 Yama is rocked!
Daddy looks towards his corner to check for any instructions. The corner give him nothing to work with, so he cracks Yama with a short hammerfist. I guess that's as good as any advice he could get in this position.
Yama is still in real trouble! Can Daddy finish him?
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Yama has no desire to be mounted, so is trying to control. Daddy is working away from the top position though.
Daddy working over Yama with some ground and pound. Yama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Yama actively working from the bottom here.
Daddy working over Yama with some ground and pound. Yama looks like he wants out of this position, which is understandable.
Daddy lands a massive shot from half guard that has rocked Yama! More strikes land and this one is all over! Daddy jumps to his feet and is applauded loudly by the crowd!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 4:35 of round 3, we have a winner by way of TKO (Strikes). Big Daddy!
Big Daddy gave a mention to Honest Apparel ($30 SPECIAL ALL T-Shirts!) in his post fight interview. That will please them (and hopefully generate some sales).
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Coming up we have a middleweight MMA rules bout between Manuel Paruzzi (ranked 1301 p4p, 2651 weight class) and Rodriguez Rodriguez (ranked 163 p4p, 293 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 9 - 0 - 0, fighting out of Tokyo, Manuel Paruzzi!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 4 - 3 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Rodriguez Rodriguez!
The judges for this bout are Gregory Folan, Yves DeLean and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Paruzzi will have to do better than that with his takedown attempts.
Rodriguez gets taken down but at least he's managed to land in guard.
Paruzzi wants to control from the top but Rodriguez keeps moving.
Rodriguez is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Paruzzi defends well.
Paruzzi tries to free his leg and advance position but Rodriguez is retaining full guard.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Paruzzi controls from within his opponent's guard.
Paruzzi stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Rodriguez swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Rodriguez looking for a guillotine here but Paruzzi defends easily.
Paruzzi advances position into side control!
Rodriguez tries to work a leg under to get back to half guard but Paruzzi wriggles his own leg back out and remains in side control.
You can see the frustration on Rodriguez's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Paruzzi tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.
Rodriguez can't do much from the bottom here.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
My god... these two guys really need to pick up the pace or everyone will leave to go get a beer.
Paruzzi just content to control the position.
Paruzzi will need to keep those long limbs tucked in whilst he's on the ground, to prevent any submissions.
Paruzzi wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping him busy.
Paruzzi working away.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Paruzzi in side control, just content to control the action for now.
Paruzzi tries to move to mount but Rodriguez blocks the move with his legs.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Paruzzi trying to control the action but Rodriguez is working from the bottom.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Rodriguez is the aggressor but that punch slipped nicely by Paruzzi.
Paruzzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paruzzi tries to counter with a takedown but Rodriguez is quick to defend against it.
Paruzzi keeping a good distance there, avoiding the body shot.
Paruzzi throws a shot to the body.
Paruzzi fakes high and shoots in for a takedown but Rodriguez avoids it really well and circles away.
Rodriguez feints a counter leg kick.
Rodriguez drops down and drives through with a powerful takedown into guard.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Paruzzi controls Rodriguez momentarily but Rodriguez frees himself.
Rodriguez trying to control the position from guard on top but Paruzzi is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Rodriguez controlling from the top position.
Paruzzi looking for submissions off his back, moving his hips, looking for an opening.
Paruzzi looks to be in better condition than last time we saw him fight. Obviously he's been working hard on his cardio.
Paruzzi is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Rodriguez stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Paruzzi swivels though and keeps the full guard.
Paruzzi avoiding any damage from the ground and pound.
Rodriguez sneaks a leg through and gets to half guard. That was like a knife through butter how easily he passed Paruzzi's guard.
Rodriguez is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Paruzzi has managed to free his arm - good work.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Paruzzi trying to control from the bottom.
Rodriguez seems to be looking for submissions.
Paruzzi is looking to improve his position.
Rodriguez is sneakily working for an arm triangle but Paruzzi sees it coming and defends easily.
Paruzzi is refusing to be controlled, as Rodriguez sits in half guard.
Rodriguez is thwarting Paruzzi's attempts to control the position.
Paruzzi is in a bad position, trying to hold on for dear life but he is really struggling to maintain any sort of control.
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are showing their displeasure at the lack of action as loud boos ring out around the arena.
Paruzzi is not content to let Rodriguez control the position.
Paruzzi is trying to maintain the position but Rodriguez is very close to passing his half guard.
Rodriguez wants to work for an arm triangle but Paruzzi is really keeping half guard well and defending the submission attempt.
Paruzzi trying to hold on to Rodriguez's head to control him but Rodriguez postures up.
Paruzzi looking for submissions from an awkward position here.
Paruzzi looking to work for a kimura from the bottom.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Paruzzi wants to control but Rodriguez is keeping busy and won't allow it.
Paruzzi actively working from the bottom here.
Paruzzi makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Paruzzi.
Rodriguez wants to pass the guard but Paruzzi is keeping the position.
Rodriguez keeps trying to improve his position.
Paruzzi looking to control.
Paruzzi keeping moving, preventing Rodriguez from controlling successfully.
Rodriguez in full guard, throwing the ground and pound. No damage this time.
Paruzzi is looking to cinch up a triangle. Rodriguez throws the leg off to one side though and gets in tight to Paruzzi's body to avoid the submission. Paruzzi has instead reached around Rodriguez's neck and now has a guillotine! Oh, this is biiiig trouble! Paruzzi arches his back and squeezes and forces the tap from his hapless opponent.
Ladies and gentlemen, after 8:55 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Guillotine). Manuel Paruzzi!
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Coming up we have a featherweight MMA rules bout between Happy Hands (ranked 866 p4p, 931 weight class) and Tre Jokinen (ranked 70 p4p, 73 weight class). Hands kept the crowd waiting but all that was forgotten when his ring entrance music started. The incomparable musical genius that is Pharoahe Monch- Simon Says. There are an array of beautiful celebrities at ringside tonight! I wonder if any of them paid for their tickets.
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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 9 - 5 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Happy Hands!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 8 - 4 - 0, fighting out of Montreal, Tre Jokinen!
The judges for this bout are Trevor Gratis, Elvis Blanc and Dillan Fox.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands swung with a counter right hand that didn't connect.
Jokinen throws a body punch but Hands moves out of range.
Hands lands a jab to the head.
Hands seems to be moving with more speed, compared to his last bout. He must have been working on that in the gym.
Jab by Hands.
Hands ducks low and lands a nice hook to the body of his opponent.
Hands slips a jab and a cross from Jokinen.
Hands shapes like he's going to throw a leg kick but settles back down.
Hands throws a body punch but Jokinen moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a wild combination.
Hands swung with a counter punch to the body but it didn't connect.
Jokinen misses with a wild body shot.
Jokinen looks to score with a jab to the body but Hands is just out of range.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Hands keeping his hands up high there, blocking the jab from Jokinen.
Good standup being displayed there by Hands as he connects with a hook.
We can't be sure of the tactics at this early stage but we have heard that Jokinen has been working on his takedowns a lot in the buildup to the fight and we can only assume he's going to look to take this to the mat.
Hands's jab looks to have found its range, popping Jokinen under the eye.
The crowd are loving this. Great action here.
Hands scores with a crisp jab that stopped Jokinen in his tracks.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen tries to check a leg kick but that clearly hurt him.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
Jokinen misses with a double jab
and Hands makes him pay by landing a thudding low kick.
Hands listening to his corner there, landing a nice uppercut.
Hands stuns Jokinen with a nice body shot, before stepping back out of range.
Hands throws a monster uppercut resembling something out of street fighter but it doesn't land.
Happy Hands is looking to keep the fight on the feet at all costs.
Jokinen looks to clinch
and Hands counters with a leg kick that reverborates around the arena.
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Hands jabs at Jokinen's body.
Happy Hands seems to be the more aggressive standup fighter in this bout.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
A nice inside leg kick there by Hands. That's going to slow Jokinen down.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
Hands feints and then cracks Jokinen's leading leg with a nice low kick. He's obviously looking to slow Jokinen down.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Wooooo! Give it up for these two warriors! They are putting on a show!
Hands moves into range and lands a nice leg kick.
A chopping leg kick lands by Hands.
Hands throws a series of punches but Jokinen avoids them all with ease.
Jokinen scores with a decent looking hook.
Hands lands with a thumping leg kick.
Hands fakes and then throws a beautiful body shot. Jokinen looks a bit winded and takes a step backwards to take a breath.
Hands takes a step towards his opponent and connects with a left hand, before circling away.
A nice leg kick from Hands, right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands tries to work over Jokinen's front leg with a kick but Jokinen checks it.
Hands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Hands lands with a cross.
A left lands for Hands.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a decent looking cross there.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Jokinen looks to land a right hand but Hands moved out of range.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands cracks Jokinen with an open hand slap.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
Jokinen lands a right hook to the body.
Hands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Hands connects with a hook to the side of his opponent's head.
A head kick misses from Hands.
Jokinen tries to clinch but Hands moves out of range.
Jokinen misses with a body punch
and Hands counters with a slapping leg kick.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hands attempts a low kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen's leg has a nasty welt from taking a succession of leg kicks. That must be slowing him down.
A looping hook to the body misses from Hands. Jokinen does a little dance to reset his feet.
Good leg kick by Hands.
Jokinen fails with a rather predictable takedown attempt.
Jokinen lands with a nice combination. Hands backs away looking to recover.
It looks like Happy Hands has been cut.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Boom, another hit is landed. "You're gunna get knocked out" taunts Hands, as that shot connected.
Hands just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen is throwing a lot of body shots here, looking to wear down Hands rather than just go for the knockout.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Hands throws a body kick but he wasn't in range.
Hands works the jab nicely.
Hands scores with a reasonable looking shot to the body. Jokinen doesn't seem bothered though.
Jokinen blocks a low kick nicely.
Jokinen misses with a takedown attempt - Hands sprawls well and throws a nice strike on the way out which just misses.
Jokinen defending well as Hands loads up on a big left hand.
Jokinen takes a push kick to the midsection and stumbles backwards.
Hands lands a leg kick. The shin dug right into the meat of the thigh.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen moved away.
Jokinen misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Hands.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Hands throws out a powerful jab.
Hands looks to score with a combo but nothing lands.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands cracks Jokinen with a right hand to the side of the head.
Jokinen takes a punch right to his stomach. That took the wind out of him momentarily.
Jokinen throws a good cross that connects.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Jokinen tries to clinch up against the cage, rushing in to close the distance. Hands manages to break the clinch and circles back to the middle of the mat.
Hands looked to counter that last move with a leg kick but didn't pull the trigger.
Jokinen tries to clinch up but Hands circles away and keeps his distance.
A low kick lands for Hands.
Jokinen walks into a straight right hand from Hands.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Hands moves forwards but Jokinen connects with a nice, crisp jab.
Jokinen throws a hard body shot but it just misses.
Hands is really peppering his opponent's head with punches.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen avoids the body shot from Hands.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen's jab looks to have found its range, popping Hands under the eye.
Hands misses with a series of wild punches.
Jokinen takes a thudding leg kick, right into the meat of the thigh.
Jokinen swings and misses with a hook to the body.
Jokinen tries to land with a swinging hook to the body but Hands was well out of range. Poor timing from Jokinen.
Hands catches Jokinen with a nice straight right. He seems pissed - ooooh, it's on now! On like donkey kong!
Hands misses the jab.
Hands scores with a spinning back kick!
Jokinen 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.
Hands misses the shot to the body.
Jokinen moves out of range of the body kick.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Jokinen checks the leg kick nicely there.
Jokinen doesn't fully commit to the body shot counter.
Hands scores to the head and body with a nice combination!
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Some bone on bone action there as Jokinen checks a low kick. Luckily it wasn't a particularly hard one.
Jokinen is definitely looking for the counter takedowns here.
Hands throws a nice head kick!
Hands connects with a leg kick.
Jokinen lands with a shot to the body.
Hands misses with a low kick.
Hands fakes a couple of low kicks, before throwing one on the third attempt. It connects and Jokinen has to reset his feet before getting ready to engage.
Hands scores with a decent looking hook.
Jokinen takes a nice looking leg kick right on the meat of his thigh there.
Hands connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Hands connects with a crisp jab.
Hands scores with a three punch combo!
Fantastic stuff here - a very entertaining period of action, which has drawn cheers from the crowd.
Hands walks forward and throws out a flicking leg kick. Jokinen checks it nicely though, as he moves to the side.
Jokinen gets the takedown into side control.
Hands prevents Jokinen from moving into mount.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Hands is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
Jokinen tries to advance to mount but Hands denies him.
Hands is looking for a sweep.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Hands is looking for a sweep.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Hands is holding Jokinen down, trying to stall.
Jokinen is trying to get an arm triangle but Hands is defending well.
Hands struggling a bit here.
Jokinen tries to land with some ground and pound but misses.
Hands is trying to control Jokinen's posture but Jokinen avoids it.
And that is the end of the round. The fighters go back to their corners.
Happy Hands dominated that round.
The cut man is working on Happy Hands's cut.
That's the end of the interval. I'm sure that seemed a lot quicker than a minute for our two fighters! Back to the action.
Hands showing good head movement there, avoiding the strikes from Jokinen.
Jokinen takes one on the chin but seems OK.
Hands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Jokinen looks to throw the jab but Hands is out of range.
Jokinen throws an off balance right hand
and Hands counters with a nice uppercut.
Jokinen just misses with a punch to the body.
Jokinen pushing out the jab but it's not landing.
Happy Hands is winning the standup battle so far.
Hands scores with a slapping inside leg kick.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Jokinen connects with a single shot there.
Hands scores with a push kick.
Hands looks to score with a jab to the body but Jokinen is just out of range.
Hands takes a shot right to the liver - Bas would have been proud of that punch.
Jokinen lands with an overhand left.
Hands is really dominating this fight. Is there anything that Jokinen can do to turn this around?
That's one minute gone in the round.
Hands slips a jab from Jokinen.
Hands lands with an overhand left.
Hands misses with a body shot. Nice footwork from Jokinen.
Jokinen is looking to take this fight into the clinch.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and moves out of range.
Hands slips under a jab from Jokinen.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands misses with a body shot
and Jokinen counters with a straight right hand.
Some wild striking there from Jokinen.
Jokinen has his head snapped back a nice jab. A little nod from Jokinen there as he acknowledges the shot.
Hands is looking to slow Jokinen down with leg kicks.
A head kick by Hands misses
enabling Jokinen to counter with a crisp jab.
Hands ducks under a wild hook from Jokinen.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen cracks a nice hook into Hands's ribs.
Hands looks for the body kick but Jokinen saw that one coming.
Jokinen chopped to the floor by a nice leg kick but he springs right back up before Hands can pounce on him.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Jokinen throws a combination but comes up with nothing but fresh air.
Hands scores with a jab. Jokinen acknowledges it with a nod of the head.
Hands misses with a half-hearted attempt at a head kick.
Jokinen scores with a nice head shot.
Hands with a body punch. A glancing blow.
Jokinen misses with a double jab.
Hands throws a low kick but Jokinen avoids it.
Jokinen takes one to the chin there.
Nice body kick there by Hands.
Jokinen ducks down and throws a hook to the body but Hands moves away.
Jokinen throws a shot from downtown. Hands moves away and avoids it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands throws a body shot but no joy.
A jab lands there for Hands.
Hands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Jokinen decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
Jokinen thows a wild elbow that connects with the canvas.
Jokinen trying to pass the guard but Hands defending well.
Hands is trying to get back to full guard.
Jokinen missing with the ground and pound from half guard.
Hands preventing any damage for now, controlling his opponent's head.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Hands kicks off Jokinen and gets to his feet.
Hands with a nice calf kick.
The crowd cheering loudly, showing their appreciation for the quality fight we're seeing here.
Jokinen pushes Hands up against the cage in a clinch.
Hands prevents the takedown attempt.
Jokinen gets a trip takedown into half guard.
Hands blocking the ground and pound attempt from Jokinen.
Tre Jokinen has got the better of the ground game so far.
Jokinen stalling away here and it's allowed Hands to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Hands controlling the position.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen trying to control but Hands is working from the bottom.
Hands controlling Jokinen's posture.
We may be looking at a referee standup if the pace doesn't pick up soon.
Jokinen controlling from the top position.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
Hands finds nothing but air with that leg kick attempt.
Jokinen has a pretty nasty looking mouse under his right eye.
Hands connects with a nice looking jab.
That's six 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.
A combination from Hands does no damage.
Hands throws a head kick that misses and slips in the process. He scrambles back to his feet and the fighters circle.
Jokinen drops down looking to force a counter takedown but Hands defends it well.
Hands lands with a slapping head kick.
It looks like Tre Jokinen has been cut.
Hands lands with a nice low kick. That'll leave a bruise.
Jokinen displays some good footwork, moving neatly out of range as Hands throws out the jab.
A low kick from Hands is predictable there
and Jokinen counters with a nice double leg into half guard.
Jokinen stalling away here and it's allowed Hands to slip out his trapped foot and regain full guard.
Jokinen wants to control from the top but Hands keeps moving.
Jokinen forces his way into half guard.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Hands is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is working for a kimura but Hands is defending it quite comfortably.
Jokinen is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Hands has managed to free his arm - good work.
Jokinen throwing shots but Hands is blocking nicely.
That's eight 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.
Nice strikes from Jokinen there.
Hands is trying to control but can't.
Jokinen throws a strike but Hands avoids it easily and moves to full guard.
Jokinen trying to control the position from guard on top but Hands is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Hands pulls Jokinen in to control the position.
Jokinen missing there with some ground and pound from the guard.
Jokinen pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Hands is keeping the position for now.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Jokinen throwing shots from guard but he's hitting more mat than opponent.
The referee has motioned to the fighters to stand back up.
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen slips under a jab.
Hands bobs and weaves well there to avoid the strikes.
Hands lands a kick to the ribs of his opponent. Nice work there - in and out in a flash.
Jokinen avoids a kick to the body.
Hands throws a leg kick but Jokinen sees it coming and checks it nicely.
Hands uses decent footwork to sidestep a right hand from Jokinen.
Hands throws a leg kick
and Jokinen decides to take the opportunity to score a takedown. He's landed in Hands's guard.
Hands is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Hands working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Jokinen.
Hands keeping full guard, as Jokinen tries to pass.
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 Happy Hands will probably get the nod.
Both fighters have cut men working on them during the interval.
The minute break is over - no more time for sponges and pep talks - back to the action! This is the final round!
An inside leg kick from Hands misses.
Hands connects with a body shot that sends Jokinen's belly button to the back.
Hands looks to throw a body kick
and Jokinen counters with a takedown into side control! That could mean trouble for Hands!
Jokinen is looking for a kimura. He might have it! No, Hands has escaped the position, nice work there.
Hands is trying to buck Jokinen off.
Jokinen is looking to take a break and control but Hands is keeping him honest, looking to work from the bottom.
We've had a slow start to the round here - hopefully the action picks up.
Hands is looking for a sweep.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Jokinen landing with strikes to the head and body from side control.
You can see the frustration on Hands's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Hands is going to have to think about doing something other than just controlling because Jokinen is managing to avoid having the position dictated to him.
Hands is trying to improve his position.
Jokinen postures up a little and throws a couple of hammerfists but they don't connect properly.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
The crowd are getting on the fighters' backs, as the pace has dropped off in the last minute or so.
Hands is not content to let Jokinen control the position.
Hands tries to buck Jokinen off but Jokinen is having none of it.
Jokinen happy to just control the position for now.
Hands is putting a lot of effort into getting back to his feet here.
The ref stands the fighters back up due to a lack of activity.
Jokinen throws out a loose jab but Hands uses good head movement to avoid it.
It looked like Hands wanted to counter with a hook but didn't fully commit.
Hands throws a hook but Jokinen blocks it.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Hands scores with a spinning back kick!
Hands ducks under an overhand right and circles away with a smile on his face.
Jokinen has developed a nice purple lump on his ribcage, as a result of some heavy body kicks from Hands.
A decent looking body kick lands there for Hands.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a nice jab.
Jokinen misses with a few strikes there.
A cross from Hands lands.
A solid leg kick lands there for Hands.
Hands lets loose with a powerful body kick. Jokinen will feel that in the morning.
Hands punishes Jokinen's body with a nice straight punch.
Jokinen is looking to clinch.
Hands throws a nice inside leg kick.
Hands motions for Jokinen to come forward. Hands throws a leg kick but it misses it's target.
Jokinen avoids a lazy jab quite easily.
Jokinen on the wrong end of a vicious looking body shot.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
This is a great period of action - very entertaining stuff!
Hands chopping away at his opponent's legs.
Jokinen tries to close the distance and clinch up against the cage but Hands paws at him with a jab and circles away.
A slapping body kick lands there for Hands.
Hands tries to keep at a distance but Jokinen has taken the fight into the clinch.
Hands taking a breather.
Hands misses with a body punch.
Hands scores with a hook to the body.
Jokinen jumps guard.
Hands has to be careful here, sitting in the guard of a superior BJJ player.
Hands seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Hands has controlled the position for a good 20 seconds, which will no doubt be starting to frustrate his opponent.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working away from the bottom but not quite defensive enough there because Hands has passed into half guard!
Hands stalling.
Jokinen is doing well to avoid being mounted. He's controlling the position at the moment.
That's six minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Hands prevents Jokinen from improving his position.
Jokinen looking for submissions off his back.
Hands passes into side control, despite Jokinen's attempt to control the position.
Jokinen tries to control the position but he's not in luck - Hands easily slips into full mount!
Hands looking to control but Jokinen is working nicely, looking to advance position himself.
That's seven minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen is looking to improve his position but Hands isn't that keen on the idea.
Hands looking to control and managing it successfully.
Jokinen is looking to get to half guard.
Jokinen is writhing around trying to get back to his feet.
Hands content just to control the position here.
That's eight minutes gone in the round.
Neither fighter has done anything of merit for a good minute or two here and the crowd are not happy about it.
Jokinen is in all sorts of trouble here.
Jokinen is still trying to improve position.
Jokinen wants to control but Hands is having none of it.
Tre Jokinen has stepped it up - he knows he needs a finish here!
That's nine minutes gone in the round.
Jokinen working to try and regain half guard.
Jokinen keeps trying to improve his position.
Hands content just to control the position here.
Boooooooooooooooooooo!!! God, this has been a terrible round. Come on you two, sort yourselves out!
Jokinen keeping his composure momentarily, calmly looking to get back to half guard.
Happy Hands is fighting for a decision here - he's started to take the cautious approach.
Hands controlling his opponent.
And that's the end of the fight!
Happy Hands showed his dominance in that final round.
Well I reckon that's a shut out for Hands, 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 Trevor Gratis scores the fight 30:27
Judge Elvis Blanc scores the fight 30:27
Judge Dillan Fox scores the fight 30:27
In favor of your winner, by unanimous decision... Happy Hands!
A relieved looking Happy Hands thanked the fans for their support and gave the usual line about them being amazing. They seemed to believe that he actually meant it.
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Coming up we have a bantamweight MMA rules bout between Blonde Brunson (ranked 946 p4p, 487 weight class) and Hugo Mesquita (ranked 74 p4p, 33 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 bantamweight division.
Introducing the fighter to my left, fighting out of the red corner.
With a record of 13 - 8 - 0, fighting out of Los Angeles, Blonde Brunson!
And introducing the fighter to my right, fighting out of the blue corner.
With a record of 7 - 2 - 0, fighting out of New York, Hugo Mesquita!
The judges for this bout are Dillan Fox, Robert Douchet and Ian Loll.
The bell rings for round one and we are underway!
Mesquita defends well against a solid takedown attempt from Brunson.
Brunson takes one on the chin but keeps coming.
Brunson tries to clinch
and Mesquita counters with a lovely straight right hand!
Brunson lands an overhand left. A wild punch that just about connected.
Brunson tries to score a power double leg takedown but Mesquita sees that one coming and sprawls well. That will dishearten Brunson somewhat.
Mesquita changes levels for a counter takedown but doesn't follow through with his attempt.
Brunson misses with an uppercut.
Mesquita scores with the left hand. Brunson knows he should have avoided that one.
Brunson moves to clinch but Mesquita breaks away
letting Mesquita counter with a right hand.
Brunson decides to change it up a bit and drives through with a nice takedown into half guard.
The fans in attendance giving it up for the two fighters, who have really let it all hang out in the last minute or so!
Mesquita moves his hips nicely and gets into full guard.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita working the defensive guard well to avoid strikes from Brunson.
That's one minute gone in the round.
Mesquita keeping full guard, as Brunson tries to pass.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Mesquita bucks up whilst keeping hold of a body lock, managing to reverse the position. Now he's in top in Brunson's guard.
Mesquita throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Brunson works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Brunson striking off his back but it's not causing Mesquita any problems.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita with a nice head shot there.
Mesquita seems content to control from guard here. He's going to have to remain active though if he doesn't want to get stood back up.
Mesquita looking to pass the guard.
Mesquita drops back for a leg! It's a sloppy attempt though and Mesquita jumps back into guard quickly, to retain the dominant position.
The fighters are pressed up against the cage, both looking to find a bit of space to work.
Mesquita stands up and looks to throw the legs aside to pass to side control. Brunson swivels though and keeps the full guard.
That's two minutes gone in the round.
Brunson looking for a guillotine here but Mesquita defends easily.
The ref warns both fighters not to hold the cage as they work up against the meshing.
Brunson looking for a sweep. Not yet Brunson, not yet.
Brunson has a loose triangle. He'll be looking to tighten that up but Mesquita can see exactly what he's planning and manages to posture up and free himself.
Brunson has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Brunson has his foot on Mesquita's thigh. He's trying to push off and get in position for a triangle, I think. Mesquita works his way back into a safe position though.
Mesquita preventing the sweep.
Mesquita is stalling in the full guard.
Mesquita scores with a decent looking elbow strike.
That's three minutes gone in the round.
Brunson is working an open guard here, looking to improve his position. No doubt that will leave him open to counters but at least he's being more offensive.
Mesquita stands and throws Brunson's legs to the side, diving into side control.
Brunson tries to improve position but can't.
Mesquita just content to control the position.
Mesquita is putting a hurting on Brunson here, landing some big shots from side control.
Brunson is letting Mesquita control him for a moment.
Mesquita thinks about going for a far side armbar but bails out and retains the dominant position instead.
You can see the frustration on Brunson's face, being in this tough position on the bottom.
Brunson throws a couple of punches but he's in a bad position and they don't land.
Brunson taking a bit of punishment here - Mesquita scoring with strikes.
That's four minutes gone in the round.
Brunson tries to buck Mesquita off but Mesquita is having none of it.
Brunson manages to work his way to half guard, despite Mesquita's best efforts.
Mesquita is trying to control. Brunson wants to improve his position but can't escape this time.
Mesquita is in a good position here but he's just trying to control... And he's not even managing to do that successfully.
Mesquita takes advantage of the dominant position to land a couple of big hammer fists.
Mesquita takes a deep breath and rests his weight momentarily on top of his opponent, to control the position.
Brunson is trying to defend against the ground and pound but Mesquita scores with a couple of nice shots.
Mesquita is trying to work for a kimura. This could be trouble! No, Brunson has managed to free his arm - good work.
Brunson makes his way to full guard. A much better position for Brunson.
Mesquita postures up and scores with a shot to the body and a follow up elbow to the head.
Brunson is looking for a guillotine. You can't force these things though and Mesquita defends well.
Mesquita looking to sit in guard and control but Brunson gets the butterfly guard and sweeps. He's now in the guard on the top.
Mesquita has the superior BJJ but he's also working some ground strikes into his gameplan.
That's five minutes gone in the round.
Mesquita is trying to control the position from the bottom.
Brunson throwing elbows and punches but not connecting, as Mesquita works some decent striking defense from the bottom.
Mesquita looking to hit a scissor sweep but Brunson is one step ahead there.
Brunson pressing down on his opponent's thigh, looking to pass guard. Mesquita is keeping the position for now.
Mesquita is trying to control the position but Brunson postures up.
Brunson trying to control the position from guard on top but Mesquita is wriggling around, looking for whatever he can.
Brunson with a flurry of punches that miss.
That's six 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.
Mesquita escapes his hips to the side and looks to be working for an armbar. Brunson gives him a little smile and shakes his head. No chance.
Brunson lands a couple of digs.
Brunson lands a nice shot whilst sitting in his opponent's guard.
Mesquita wants to sweep but no luck.
Brunson is trying to tuck his arms in to keep them safe but Mesquita has managed to isolate one of them and has got a loose triangle. Brunson is looking to defend but Mesquita has done well to lock his legs together - this could be big trouble for Brunson! Mesquita pulls down on the head and a little smile comes across his face - he knows he's got it. Yep, Brunson taps out and this one is all over!
Ladies and gentlemen, after 6:51 of round 1, we have a winner by way of Submission (Triangle). Hugo Mesquita!
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